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伶牙俐齿
伶牙俐齒
língyálìchǐ
1. clever and eloquent (idiom); fluent
2. having the gift of the gab

Character Breakdown

伶
líng
clever; lonely, solitary
HSK 6 7 丶
牙
yá
tooth, molar; fang, tusk; serrated
HSK 3 4 丶
俐
lì
smooth; active; clever, sharp
HSK 6 9 丶
齿
chǐ
teeth; gears, cogs; age
HSK 5 8 丶

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