出口成章

chū kǒu chéng zhāng

HSK 3.0 Level 7

Definitions

1. (idiom) (of one's speech) eloquent
2. articulate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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笨嘴拙舌

bèn zuǐ zhuō shé

clumsy in speech

inarticulate, opposite of eloquent speech

Related words

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妙语连珠

miào yǔ lián zhū

sparkling with wit (idiom)

witty and clever remarks in quick succession

口若悬河

kǒu ruò xuán hé

mouth like a torrent (idiom)

eloquent and voluble speech

Synonyms

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滔滔不绝

tāo tāo bù jué

unceasing torrent (idiom)

describing fluid and unceasing speech

Usage notes

Common mistakes

This idiom is usually used as a predicate, not as an attribute. Saying 他是一个出口成章的人 sounds awkward; use 他出口成章 instead.

Cultural notes

Often used to praise quick, impromptu eloquence in Chinese, akin to thinking on one's feet.

Example Sentences

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他出口成章，让听众佩服不已。

He speaks eloquently, earning the audience's admiration.

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Child Words of 出口成章

to go out

an exit

mouth

to succeed

chapter

to form a coherent composition