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一言不发

一言不發
yì yán bù fāHSK 7

一言不发 (yì yán bù fā) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishto remain silent (lit. not to utter a single word)

    • EX
      面对大家的指责，他低着头，一言不发。

      Faced with everyone's criticism, he lowered his head and said nothing.

    • EX
      整个会议期间他都一言不发，只是认真地做记录。

      He did not say a word throughout the meeting and simply took careful notes.