"keep your mouth shut" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 闭嘴
• 保持沉默

Definition

让某人不要说话，特别是让某人对某事保密。有时也表示完全不要说话。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式或口语表达，有时带有不礼貌或严厉的语气。常用于叫别人别泄露秘密。正式场合用’保持安静’等更礼貌。

Examples

If you know the answer, keep your mouth shut.

如果你知道答案，**闭嘴**。

He told me to keep my mouth shut about the surprise party.

他让我对惊喜派对的事要**保持沉默**。

You should keep your mouth shut during the meeting.

你开会时应该**闭嘴**。

Jenny can't keep her mouth shut—she always shares everyone's secrets.

Jenny总是**管不住嘴**——大家的秘密她都会说出去。

Just keep your mouth shut if you don't want to get in trouble.

如果你不想惹麻烦，就**闭嘴**。

Sometimes it's better to keep your mouth shut and listen.

有时候还是**闭嘴**倾听比较好。