1. qiǎo shé rú huáng [ qiǎo shé rú huáng ]

The tongue is as dexterous as the reeds in a musical instrument, describing someone who is eloquent and good at sophistry.

Source

Liu Jian of the Tang Dynasty, "Commands between Right and Wrong": "Don't listen to a clever talker; right and wrong are mostly caused by self-love and hatred. Even if three people complain to their mother, they will throw her into a tree; a hundred dogs will hear it The wind only barks."

Example

This daughter-in-law is very popular with her mother-in-law.

2. Articulate [ kǒu chǐ líng lì ]

Articulate: speak, speak; clever: smart, flexible. Conversation is quick and easy to deal with. Describe eloquence well.

Source

Chapter 33 of "Dream of Red Mansions" by Cao Xueqin of the Qing Dynasty: "Although Baoyu was always smart and eloquent, at this time, he was deeply sad for Jin Chuaner and wished he could die too. . ”

3. Lianzhu [miào yǔ lián zhū]

Lianzhu: string of beads. Clever and witty words come one after another.

Example

At the school debate, his speech won everyone’s applause.

4. Three-inch tongue [sān cùn zhī shé]

It is a metaphor for the eloquence of being able to speak and argue.

Source

"Historical Records: Biography of Pingyuan Lord Yu Qing": "Mr. Mao's sharp tongue is stronger than a million men."

Example

He relied on ~ to make many people believe his lies.

5. Lingya eloquent [ líng yá lì chǐ ]

Describes someone who is articulate and able to speak well.

Source

"Zhang Tianshi" by Wu Changling of the Yuan Dynasty: "If you don't stay there, you will be sharp-tongued; tune three thousand and four; say people are good or bad; criticize people for their warmth and ignorance; harm people's behavior."

Example

This girl, no one can say anything about her.