miệng lưỡi
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Definition
- Noun:
- Eloquence; way with words; glibness: Refers to a person's skill, style, or manner of speaking, often implying they are articulate, persuasive, or very talkative. It can have a neutral, positive, or slightly negative connotation depending on context, suggesting smooth-talking or slickness.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy có miệng lưỡi khá. (He has a good way with words / He is quite eloquent.)
- Đừng nghe theo miệng lưỡi của hắn. (Don't be taken in by his glib talk.)
- Cô ấy miệng lưỡi liến thoắng. (She is very talkative / She has a motor mouth.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries an implied judgment about the speaker's intent or sincerity. It can praise effective communication or criticize manipulative or excessively smooth talk.
Variants and Related Words
- Lém lỉnh (adj): This adjective is often used to describe someone who is "miệng lưỡi," meaning sharp, quick-witted, or glib in speech.
- Cậu bé ăn nói lém lỉnh. (The boy speaks in a quick-witted/glib manner.)
Synonyms
- Eloquence: Fluent or persuasive speaking.
- Glibness: The quality of being fluent but insincere or shallow.
- Volubility: The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Related Idioms
- Miệng lưỡi ra trò: An idiomatic expression emphasizing someone is exceptionally talkative or has a remarkable (often noisy or non-stop) way of speaking.
- Cô ấy thì miệng lưỡi ra trò! (She is incredibly talkative! / She certainly has a motor mouth!)
- to be very talkative