zhāng​kǒu​jié​shé

at a loss for words

Senses

张口结舌/ 張口結舌 zhāng​kǒu​jié​shé at a loss for words

agape and tongue-tied; describes being speechless due to fear, embarrassment, or being at a loss for an argument.

References

synonym 张口结舌/張口結舌 张嘴结舌/張嘴結舌
synonym 瞠目结舌/瞠目結舌 张口结舌/張口結舌
antonym 义正辞严/義正辭嚴 张口结舌/張口結舌
antonym 呶呶不休/呶呶不休 张口结舌/張口結舌