How to Say ‘Have a way with words’ in Simplified Chinese
会说话
huì shuō huà
[huì shwaw-hwah]
💬 Usage Tip: Taken literally, 会说话 would just mean "can talk", but it's used as a compliment for someone who says the right, charming thing.
Phrase Breakdown
会
huì
[huì]
can; know how to
Expresses a learned skill or ability, such as speaking a language.
他会游泳。
He can swim.
说话
shuō huà
[shwaw-hwah]
speak; talk
to speak or say something in conversation
这里的员工说话都很直接。
The employees here all speak very directly.
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