zuǐ
ruǎn

common
adjective

Meaning of 嘴软

嘴软 means lacking confidence or moral courage when speaking; unable to speak with conviction due to having taken favors or feeling guilty. Pronounced zuǐ ruǎn.

  • lacking confidence or moral courage when speaking; unable to speak with conviction due to having taken favors or feeling guilty

Definitions & Examples

Chī
rén
zuǐ
ruǎn
 
rén
shǒu
duǎn
 

He who eats from others' mouths speaks softly; he who takes others' hands is short.

le
gōng
de
jiǎng
jīn
 
xiàn
zài
shuō
huà
zuǐ
ruǎn
 
gǎn
jiàn
le
 

He took the company bonus, so now he speaks softly and dares not voice his opinions.

yào
shì
méi
de
qián
 
zěn
me
huì
zhè
me
zuǐ
ruǎn
 

If you hadn't taken his money, why would you be so soft-spoken?

xiàng
zuǐ
ruǎn
 
cóng
gēn
rén
zhēng
lùn
 

She has always been soft-spoken and never argues with anyone.