苟言 gǒuyán rash speech Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 不苟言笑 bùgǒuyánxiào serious and reserved serious in speech and manner; not speaking or laughing casually; often used to describe someone who is dignified, stern, or unapproachable不苟言谈 bùgǒuyántán cautious in speech To be careful about what one says; to speak with caution and not speak casually.