- 摇唇鼓舌 yáochúngǔshé to stir up trouble with talkTo wag one's tongue; used to describe spreading rumors, inciting people, or stirring up trouble with speech. It can also describe showing off one's eloquence.
- 鼓舌如簧 gǔshérúhuáng glib-tonguedTo wag one's tongue like the reed of a wind instrument; describes using smooth talk, honeyed words, or sophistry to agitate, persuade, or deceive.
- 鼓舌摇唇 gǔshéyáochún to stir up trouble with talkto wag one's tongue and shake one's lips; to spread rumors or engage in inflammatory talk to incite discord