沉默是金

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Chinese

to be silent; to not speak; to be reticent
to be silent; to not speak; to be reticent; to be taciturn; to be untalkative
 
be; yes; this metal; gold; money
trad. (沉默是金/沈默是金) 沉默/沈默
simp. (沉默是金) 沉默

Etymology

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Pronunciation


Proverb

沉默是金

  1. silence is golden

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