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张口结舌
張口結舌
zhāngkǒujiéshé
1. agape and tongue-tied (idiom); at a loss for words
2. gaping and speechless

Character Breakdown

张
zhāng
to display; to expand, to open; to stretch; a sheet of paper
HSK 3 7 丶
口
kǒu
mouth; entrance, gate, opening
HSK 3 3 丶
结
jié
knot, tie; to connect, to join
HSK 3 9 丶
舌
shé
tongue; bell clapper
HSK 6 6 丶

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