From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「緘口不言」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「緘口不言」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
Sealed: closed. Seal your mouth and don’t speak.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiān kǒu bù yán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gaam1 hau2 bat1 yin4
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
