měi​yán

to put in a good word

Senses

美言 měi​yán to put in a good word

To speak favorably of someone to another person; to recommend or commend someone.

美言 měi​yán beautiful language

(literary) Beautiful, elegant, or kind words; virtuous speech

美言 měi​yán flattery

Specious or insincere words that sound pleasant but lack truth or reliability, often referenced in the Daoist saying 'truthful words are not pleasant, pleasant words are not truthful'

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