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油嘴滑舌
Mandarin · pinyin yóu zuǐ huá shé
Meanings
- glib
- oily-mouthed and smooth talking
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2–3–2–2 · you2 zui3 hua2 she2
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jau4 zeoi2 waat6 sit3
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phrase
- (idiomatic) speaking in a confident way but without careful thought or honesty; glib, being a fast-talker
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