Definition & Meaning

have a loose tongue; say whatever comes to one's mind; aimless talk; be indiscreet in speaking; talk irresponsibly

Word usage

xìn kǒu kāi hé

信 口 开 河

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deroghave a loose tongue; say whatever comes to one's mind; aimless talk; be indiscreet in speaking; talk irresponsibly
- bù shì xìn kǒu kāi hé
  不是信口开河
  not be just idle talk
- zǒng shì xìn kǒu kāi hé
  总是信口开河
  always run off at the mouth
- xìn kǒu kāi hé hú shuō bā dào
  信口开河，胡说八道
  talk at random and utter nonsense
- xìn kǒu kāi hé de yǎn shuō jiā jī hū bù kě bì miǎn de yào tǎo rén xián wù
  信口开河的演说家几乎不可避免地要讨人嫌恶。
  Speakers who ramble are almost inevitably bores.
synonym
hú shuō bā dào胡说八道 hú yán luàn yǔ胡言乱语 xìn kǒu cí huáng信口雌黄 xìn kǒu hú yán信口胡言 wàng xià cí huáng妄下雌黄
antonym
yán zhī záo záo言之凿凿 yán bì yǒu jù言必有据

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Note
"信口开河" different from "信口雌黄". "信口雌黄" emphasizes disregarding common sense, obliterating facts, and has a heavier meaning; "信口开河" emphasizes talking casually and irresponsibly.

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