闭口无言
bì​kǒu​wú​yán

tongue-tied

  • created sense approved 闭口无言/閉口無言 · bì​kǒu​wú​yán · tongue-tied — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    闭口无言 / 閉口無言

    bì​kǒu​wú​yán

    tongue-tied

    to remain silent; to be at a loss for words when someone else is criticizing or refuting you

    闭口 (literal) → 闭口/閉口 · bì​kǒu · to shut up 无言 (literal) → 无言/無言 · wú​yán · speechless; silent

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