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能言善辩

Word · AdjectiveTraditional能言善辯

eloquent; skilled in debate

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

adjective

eloquent; articulate; good at speaking and debating

commendatory

Describes a person with strong oratory skills and sharp debating abilities. Almost always complimentary.

Zuò作
wéi为
yī一
míng名
lǜ律
shī师
 ,
tā他
sī思
wéi维
mǐn敏
jié捷
 ,
néng能
yán言
shàn善
biàn辩
 。

As a lawyer, he is quick-minded and eloquent.

Zài在
tán谈
pàn判
zhuō桌
shàng上
 ,
tā她
yǐ以
néng能
yán言
shàn善
biàn辩
zhù著
chēng称
 。

At the negotiating table, she is known for her eloquence and debating skills.

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Zhè这
wèi位
zhèng政
zhì治
jiā家
kǒu口
cái才
jí极
jiā佳
 ,
què确
shí实
néng能
yán言
shàn善
biàn辩
 。

This politician has excellent oratory skills and is truly eloquent.

Miàn面
duì对
jì记
zhě者
de的
tí提
wèn问
 ,
tā他
zǒng总
néng能
néng能
yán言
shàn善
biàn辩
 ,
duì对
dá答
rú如
liú流
 。

Faced with reporters' questions, he is always eloquent and responds fluently.