remain mute as if one 's mouth were sealed(sān jiān qí kǒu)

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. "

Chinese PinYin : sān jiān qí kǒu