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巧言令色

qiǎo yán lìng sè

Meaning

  • to be glib in one's speech and wear an ingratiating expression (idiom)

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Example sentences

  • 巧言令色,鲜矣仁。

    巧言令色,鮮矣仁。

    qiǎo yán lìng sè, xiān yǐ rén。

    Clever words and a flattering appearance rarely indicate a virtuous person.

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