remain mute as if one 's mouth were sealed
remain mute as if one 's mouth were sealed
Chinese idiom, Pinyin is s ā NJI ā NQ í K ǒ u, which means to describe cautious speaking. Also used to describe not willing or afraid to speak. From the Golden Chamber of Taigong.
Idiom explanation
Seal: seal. 3、 It refers to many times. He had a seal on his mouth many times. I'm cautious. Also used to describe not willing or afraid to speak.
Idiom usage
It is used as an example of the degree of confidentiality of things. Chen Chen's the 13th chapter of the water margin but they often comfort themselves, saying that other people will not know what they have to say, even those who know will keep a secret for him.
The origin of Idioms
Taigong Golden Chamber: "King Wu asked:" can you hear the commandments of the five emperors? " Taigong said: "Huang diyun: give it to the people; shake it for fear that it will not arrive at the end of the day. So the people of Jin kept their mouth shut, and they were careful to speak. "
remain mute as if one 's mouth were sealed