yǒu​kǒu​nán​yán

unable to speak one's mind

Senses

有口难言/ 有口難言 yǒu​kǒu​nán​yán unable to speak one's mind

to have something on one's mind but find it difficult or awkward to speak out, whether due to fear, embarrassment, or being unable to vindicate oneself

References

synonym 有口难辩/有口難辯 有口难言/有口難言