miệng lưỡi
[miəŋ˧˨ʔ lɨəj˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) one's way of speech, often with ungenuineness
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
coi chừng miệng lưỡi đàn bàto see women's narrative with heed
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) having a knack for words
Examples
Cháu bà miệng lưỡi đáo để.The way you're speaking is quite clever, sweet!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “miệng lưỡi” mean?
(noun) one's way of speech, often with ungenuineness
Is “miệng lưỡi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.