created sense approved 美言 · měiyán · to put in a good word — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
美言
měiyán
to put in a good word
To speak favorably of someone to another person; to recommend or commend someone.
美 (literal) → 美 · měi · to praise 言 (literal) → 言 · yán · speech
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created sense approved 美言 · měiyán · beautiful language — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
美言
měiyán
beautiful language
(literary) Beautiful, elegant, or kind words; virtuous speech
美 (literal) → 美 · měi · beautiful 言 (literal) → 言 · yán · speech
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created sense approved 美言 · měiyán · flattery — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
美言
měiyán
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'
美 (literal) → 美 · měi · good 言 (literal) → 言 · yán · speech
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