巧言利口
qiǎo​yán​lì​kǒu

glib and deceptive

  • created sense approved 巧言利口 · qiǎo​yán​lì​kǒu · glib and deceptive — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    巧言利口

    qiǎo​yán​lì​kǒu

    glib and deceptive

    To be clever and persuasive with words but deceptive or insincere; having a sharp tongue and a silver way with words used for personal gain.

    巧言 (literal) → 巧言 · qiǎo​yán · deceitful talk 利口 (literal) → 利口 · lì​kǒu · articulate and glib

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