Definition
嘴快 describes a person who speaks too quickly or carelessly, often blurting out things that should be kept private or saying something before thinking. It's a verb phrase (v.p.) that functions like a stative verb or adjective — you can say 他嘴快 ('he has a loose tongue'). The word carries a slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of discretion rather than just fast speech.
v.p.
to have a loose tongueto be quick to blurt things out
Examples
- 嘴快，。Tā zuǐ kuài, shénme mìmì dōu cáng bú zhù.He has a loose tongue — he can't keep any secret.
- 嘴快，。Tā zuǐ kuài, bù xiǎoxīn bǎ jìhuà shuō chūqù le.She blurted it out and accidentally let the plan slip.
- 嘴快，。Nǐ zuǐ kuài de máobìng děi gǎigai, bié shénme dōu wǎng wài shuō.You need to fix your loose-tongue habit — don't just say everything out loud.
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