雄辯是銀,沉默是金
Chinese
convincing argument; eloquent speech; forceful presentation of one's points be; yes; this silver; money to be silent; to not speak; to be reticentto be silent; to not speak; to be reticent; to be taciturn; to be untalkativebe; yes; this metal; gold; money trad. (雄辯是銀,沉默是金) 雄辯 是 銀 , 沉默 是 金 simp. (雄辩是银,沉默是金) 雄辩 是 银 , 沉默 是 金
Etymology
Calque of English speech is silver, silence is golden.
Pronunciation
Proverb
雄辯是銀,沉默是金
- speech is silver, silence is golden
See also
- 沉默是金 (chénmò shì jīn)
- 雄弁は銀、沈黙は金 (yūben wa gin, chinmoku wa kin)