一言不发

一言不发一言不發 yán ㄧ ㄧㄢˊ ㄅㄨˋ ㄈㄚ jat1 jin4 bat1 faat3 HSK 7-9

  • to not say a word (idiom)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 一 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 你怎么一言不发? How come you say nothing?
  • 我們一言不發地坐著。 We sat in total silence.

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