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言不及义

yánbùjíyì

Traditional: 言不及義

to talk nonsense (idiom) / frivolous talk

Character Breakdown

言
yán
words, speech; to speak, to say
HSK 4
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
及
jí
to extend; to reach; and; in time
HSK 4
义
yì
right conduct, propriety; justice
HSK 5

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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