鴉雀無聲

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lit. crow and peacock make no sound · absolute silence (idiom); not a single voice can be heard · absolute silence

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. crow and peacock make no sound
  2. absolute silence (idiom); not a single voice can be heard
  3. absolute silence

Written Forms

鴉雀無聲Traditional · Main Form
鸦雀无声Alternate Form

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