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三缄其口 Meaning

三缄其口

Learn the meaning of 三缄其口, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 三缄其口 means (idiom) reluctant to speak about it.

Meaning in English

(idiom) reluctant to speak about it

Chinese三缄其口
Pinyinsan1 jian1 qi2 kou3
Definitions(idiom) reluctant to speak about it; tight-lipped
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What does 三缄其口 mean?

三缄其口 means (idiom) reluctant to speak about it.

How do you pronounce 三缄其口?

三缄其口 is pronounced san1 jian1 qi2 kou3 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 三缄其口 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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