yán
duō
shī

idiom
proverb

Meaning of 言多语失

言多语失 means the more one talks, the more likely one is to make mistakes or let secrets slip. Pronounced yán duō yǔ shī.

  • the more one talks, the more likely one is to make mistakes or let secrets slip

Definitions & Examples

huà
shuō
yán
duō
shī
 
hái
shì
shǎo
shuō
liǎng
ba
 

As the saying goes, 'The more you talk, the more mistakes you make,' so you'd better say less.

zhī
dào
yán
duō
shī
de
dào
 
suǒ
zài
huì
shàng
zǒng
shì
hěn
jǐn
shèn
 

He understands the principle that loose lips sink ships, so he is always very cautious in meetings.

Zài
mǐn
gǎn
shí
 
yán
duō
shī
néng
huì
dài
lái
yán
zhòng
hòu
guǒ
 

During that sensitive period, careless talk could lead to serious consequences.