甜言蜜语
Definition
(noun) Flattering speech or actions designed to persuade someone gently to do something
Examples
“尽管起初他有所犹豫，但最终还是屈服于那个迷人推销员的甜言蜜语。”
“他几句甜言蜜语，就把我哄笑了。”
A few sweet words from him made me laugh.
“别拿甜言蜜语骗我了，我不上当。”
Don't try to sweet-talk me, I'm not falling for it.
“周五晚上在南京路那家酒吧，她听够了他的甜言蜜语。”
On Friday night at that bar on Nanjing Road, she'd had enough of his sweet talk.
“妈妈不吃这套甜言蜜语，还是让他先把作业写完。”
Mom wasn't buying the sweet talk, and she still made him finish his homework first.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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