Definition
三言两语 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning 'in just a few words' or 'briefly'. It describes speaking or writing concisely, often implying that something can be explained or resolved quickly without lengthy elaboration. It is commonly used as an adverbial phrase before verbs like 说, 讲, or 解释.
f.e.
in a few wordsbrieflysuccinctly
Examples
- 三言两语。Tā sān yán liǎng yǔ jiù bǎ shìqing shuō qīngchu le.He explained the matter clearly in just a few words.
- 三言两语。Zhège wèntí bú shì sān yán liǎng yǔ néng jiǎng míngbai de.This problem cannot be explained clearly in just a few words.
- 三言两语。Tā sān yán liǎng yǔ jiù huàjiě le shuāngfāng de wùhuì.She resolved the misunderstanding between the two sides with just a few words.
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