Definition
能说会道 is a four-character idiom that describes someone who is very articulate, eloquent, and skilled at expressing themselves or persuading others through speech. The literal meaning — 'can speak, know how to say' — may sound neutral, but the idiom is generally positive or mildly admiring, though it can carry a slight hint of 'smooth talker' depending on context. It's used as a predicate (那个人很能说会道) or as a descriptive attribute (一个能说会道的销售).
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eloquentarticulategood with words
Examples
- 能说会道,。Tā hěn néng shuō huì dào, shuōfú le suǒyǒu zàichǎng de rén.He is very eloquent and persuaded everyone present.
- 能说会道,。Zhè wèi zhǔchírén néng shuō huì dào, jiémù qìfēn zǒngshì hěn huóyuè.This host is so articulate that the show atmosphere is always lively.
- 。Zuò xiāoshòu xūyào néng shuō huì dào de kǒucái.Being a salesperson requires the gift of gab.
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