honey-tongued; sweet-talking
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
speaking in a pleasant or flattering way; having a sweet tongue
Describes someone (often children) who speaks in a way that pleases others. Can be neutral or slightly positive, though it may occasionally imply insincere flattery depending on context.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
zuǐ嘴
tián甜
，
tǎo讨
lǎo老
rén人
xǐ喜
huan欢
。
This child has a sweet tongue and is well-liked by the elderly.
Tā她
zuǐ嘴
tián甜
，
zǒng总
shì是
néng能
shuō说
dòng动
kè客
hù户
。
She is honey-tongued and can always persuade clients.
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Bié别
kàn看
tā他
zuǐ嘴
tián甜
，
qí其
shí实
xīn心
lǐ里
lìng另
yǒu有
dǎ打
suan算
。
Don't be fooled by his sweet talk; he actually has other plans in mind.