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张口结舌

zhāngkǒujiéshé

Traditional: 張口結舌

agape and tongue-tied (idiom); at a loss for words / gaping and speechless

Character Breakdown

张
zhāng
to display; to expand, to open; to stretch; a sheet of paper
HSK 3
口
kǒu
mouth; entrance, gate, opening
HSK 3
结
jié
knot, tie; to connect, to join
HSK 3
舌
shé
tongue; bell clapper
HSK 6

Additional Information

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Chinese
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