只字不提 (zhī) — to not say a single word (about something); to avoid mentioning a topic entirely

Définition

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

Exemples

  • 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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