Candidate expression
一言不发 Meaning
一言不发
Learn the meaning of 一言不发, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 一言不发 means to not say a word (idiom).
Meaning in English
To not say a word (idiom)
| Chinese | 一言不发 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | yi1 yan2 bu4 fa1 |
| Definitions | to not say a word (idiom) |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 一言不发 mean?
一言不发 means to not say a word (idiom).
How do you pronounce 一言不发?
一言不发 is pronounced yi1 yan2 bu4 fa1 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 一言不发 a Chinese idiom or saying?
一言不发 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.