金人緘口
jīn​rén​jiān​kǒu

careful in speech

  • created sense approved 金人缄口/金人緘口 · jīn​rén​jiān​kǒu · careful in speech — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    金人缄口 / 金人緘口

    jīn​rén​jiān​kǒu

    careful in speech

    To be extremely cautious with one's words or to remain silent to avoid trouble; literally "a bronze statue with its mouth sewn shut".

    金人 (literal) → 金人 · jīn​rén · metal statue 缄口 (literal) → 缄口/緘口 · jiān​kǒu · to keep one's mouth shut

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