出言 (chū yán) — (literary) to speak, to utter words (often with a specific manner or tone)
Definition
Literary verb: 'to speak / to utter' — focuses on HOW one speaks (tone, manner), not what is said. Almost always used in set phrases like 出言不逊 (speak rudely) or 出言谨慎 (speak cautiously).
verb
(literary) to speakto utter words (often with a specific manner or tone)
Examples
- ，。Tā zài huì shàng chū yán bú xùn, yǐn qǐ le dà jiā de fǎn gǎn.He spoke rudely at the meeting, arousing everyone's resentment.
- ，。Zhè wèi lǐng dǎo chū yán jǐn shèn, cóng bù suí yì píng lùn tā rén.This leader speaks cautiously and never casually comments on others.
- ，。Tā chū le zhè yàng wú lǐ de yán, shí zài lìng rén shī wàng.He made such rude remarks, truly disappointing.
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