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拙嘴笨舌
zhuōzuǐbènshé
1. lit. clumsy mouth and broken tongue (idiom); awkward speaker

Character Breakdown

拙
zhuō
awkward, clumsy; dull, stupid
HSK 6 8 丶
嘴
zuǐ
mouth, lips
HSK 3 16 丶
笨
bèn
stupid, foolish, dull, awkward
HSK 4 11 丶
舌
shé
tongue; bell clapper
HSK 6 6 丶

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