Definition
出言 is a literary separable verb (v.o.) meaning 'to speak' or 'to utter words', often used in formal or written contexts. It frequently appears in fixed phrases like 出言不逊 (to speak rudely), and the object 言 can be separated by modifiers (出恶言 'to utter harsh words'). Unlike common verbs like 说, 出言 emphasizes the manner or content of speaking rather than the act itself.
v.o.
(literary) to speakto utter words (often with a specific manner or tone)
Examples
- ，。Tā zài huì shàng chū yán bù xùn, yǐnqǐ le dàjiā de fǎngǎn.He spoke rudely at the meeting, arousing everyone's resentment.
- ，。Zhè wèi lǐngdǎo chū yán jǐnshèn, cóng bù suíyì pínglùn tārén.This leader speaks cautiously and never casually comments on others.
- ，。Tā chū le zhèyàng wúlǐ de yán, shízài lìng rén shīwàng.He made such rude remarks, truly disappointing.
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