Chinese word dictionary

泣不成声

qì bù chéng shēng · (idiom) unable to speak through tears; sobbing uncontrollably

Word information

Simplified泣不成声
Traditional泣不成聲
Pinyinqì bù chéng shēng
Part of speechDictionary
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HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 泣不成声

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