守口如瓶
Chinese
to guard | mouth; (a measure word, for people, livestock or utensils) | as (if); such as | bottle; (a measure word); vase bottle; (a measure word); vase; pitcher | ||
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trad. (守口如瓶) | 守 | 口 | 如 | 瓶 | |
simp. #(守口如瓶) | 守 | 口 | 如 | 瓶 | |
Literally: “to shut one's mouth tight like a bottle.” |
Pronunciation
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