一言难尽 (yī yán nán jìn) — it's a long story (to tell); unable to explain in a few words
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'it's a long story (to tell)' — used when a situation has too much history or complexity to explain briefly, so you ask to discuss it later instead.
idiom
it's a long story (to tell)unable to explain in a few words
Examples
- ，一言难尽。Tā hé qī zi zhī jiān de shì, zhēn shì yī yán nán jìn a.The matter between him and his wife — it's really a long story.
- ？一言难尽，。Wèi shén me cí zhí? yī yán nán jìn, yǐ hòu yǒu jī huì zài màn màn shuō ba.Why did you resign? It's a long story — I'll tell you slowly when there's a chance later.
- ，一言难尽。Wèn qǐ zhè duàn jīng lì, tā zǒng shì yáo tóu shuō yī yán nán jìn.When asked about this experience, he always shakes his head and says it's a long story.
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