只字不提 (zhī) — to not say a single word (about something); to avoid mentioning a topic entirely
Definition
A set phrase meaning 'not say a single word about' something — emphasizes complete silence on a topic, stronger than simply 没说. Often used when someone deliberately avoids mentioning an issue.
idiom
to not say a single word (about something)to avoid mentioning a topic entirely
Examples
- 只字不提。Tā duì zhè jiàn shì zhī.He didn't say a single word about this matter.
- ，只字不提。Jì zhě wèn le wǔ cì, tā què zhī.The reporter asked five times, but he didn't say a word.
- ，只字不提。Zài cǎi fǎng zhōng, tā duì yú zì jǐ de guò qù zhī.In the interview, he avoided mentioning his own past entirely.
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