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Chinese dictionary
v.infmlanswer (or talk) back; scold or curse back
他自知理亏,无论你怎么说,他都不回嘴。
He knew he was in the wrong, so no matter what was said, he remained silent.
我们小的时候,受到长辈的责备时可不敢回嘴。
When we were small, we dared not answer back when scolded by our seniors.
善于回嘴
be quick at retort
你的母亲责备你时,你不应该回嘴。
When your mother scolds you, you shouldn't answer back.
别回嘴!
Don't answer back!
他只是想说明情况,你为什么要责怪他对你回嘴呢?
Why did you accuse him of answering back when all he did was to explain the situation?
Word usage
- Separable word"回" and "嘴" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
你理亏,回不了嘴。
You have no grounds for talking back.