ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
v.datedstart speaking; (often used in an opera) begin to talk
洗耳恭听，她逼你开言。
If you listen, she wants you to talk.
Word usage
- Separable word"开" and "言" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他咳了两声，开了言。
He coughed twice before speaking.
他的话引得众人都开了言。
His words drew the public to speak.