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牙尖嘴利 (ngaa4 zim1 zeoi2 lei6) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

牙尖嘴利 (ngaa4 zim1 zeoi2 lei6, yá jiān zuǐ lì) — (slang) (for ability to speak, with a negative connotation) articulate; eloquent; persuasive; sharp-tongued; given to using caustic and trenchant language.

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Usage

Level

beyond HSK

Related words

• 牙力 (ngaa4 lik6) — physical strength of teeth; ability to debate (spoken)
• 牙呀仔 (ngaa4 aa1 zai2) — infant (old slang)
• 牙屎屎 (ngaa4 si2 si2) — (verb) to boast; to swank; to talk big; to brag
• 牙屎 (ngaa4 si2) — plaque on teeth; arrogant; likes to show off
• 牙帶 (ngaa4 daai3) — (fish) Trichiuridae
• 牙帶魚 (ngaa4 daai3 jyu2) — hairtail fish; belt fish

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