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Chinese

tūntūntǔtǔ
Meaning: to speak hesitantly; to be evasive and indirect
Part of Speech: Adjective, Idiom

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Example

他回答問題時吞吞吐吐,讓大家更覺得可疑。
他回答问题时吞吞吐吐,让大家更觉得可疑。
He speaks evasively when answering questions, which makes everyone more suspicious.

Usage Notes

Describes speech that is hesitant, unclear, or deliberately indirect, often because the speaker is nervous or hiding something.

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