Definition
口出狂言 is a four-character set phrase (成语) meaning 'to speak arrogant or crazy nonsense'. It describes someone who makes boastful, reckless, or delusional statements, often out of overconfidence or ignorance. The literal breakdown is 'mouth utters wild words'. You can use it to criticize someone's speech as being full of hot air or unrealistic claims.
v
to speak arrogantly or recklesslyto make boastful or crazy statements
Examples
- 口出狂言，。Tā zǒng ài kǒu chū kuáng yán, méi rén xiāngxìn tā de huà.He always speaks arrogantly; no one believes what he says.
- 口出狂言，。Bié kǒu chū kuáng yán le, xiān bǎ shìqing zuò hǎo zài shuō.Stop talking nonsense; get the job done first before you say anything.
- 口出狂言，。Tā hē zuì hòu kǒu chū kuáng yán, dézuì le bù shǎo rén.After getting drunk, he made arrogant remarks and offended many people.
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