created sense approved 金口玉言 · jīnkǒuyùyán · authoritative command — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
金口玉言
jīnkǒuyùyán
authoritative command
Originally used for an emperor's decree; now used to describe words of great authority or commands that cannot be changed, often said with sarcasm.
金口 (literal) → 金口 · jīnkǒu · imperial words 玉 (literal) → 玉 · yù · exquisite 言 (literal) → 言 · yán · speech
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created sense approved 金口玉言 · jīnkǒuyùyán · precious advice — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
金口玉言
jīnkǒuyùyán
precious advice
Valuable or beneficial words that are deeply insightful or enlightening.
金口 (literal) → 金口 · jīnkǒu · valuable advice 玉 (literal) → 玉 · yù · precious 言 (literal) → 言 · yán · speech
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created sense approved 金口玉言 · jīnkǒuyùyán · close-mouthed — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
金口玉言
jīnkǒuyùyán
close-mouthed
To be tight-lipped or reluctant to speak; keeping one's mouth shut
金口 (literal) → 金口 · jīnkǒu · guarded speech 玉 (literal) → 玉 · yù · exquisite 言 (literal) → 言 · yán · speech
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