"civil tongue" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 礼貌用语
• 有礼貌地说话

Definition

以礼貌和尊重的方式说话，避免使用粗鲁或尖刻的话语。这个短语常用于提醒别人说话要有礼貌。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Civil tongue” 是较为正式或稍显过时的表达，常以“Keep a civil tongue”等命令句出现，多用于家庭或权威场合。重点是有礼貌地说话，不只是保持沉默。

Examples

Please keep a civil tongue when talking to your teacher.

和老师说话时请保持**礼貌用语**。

He lost his civil tongue when he got angry.

他生气时忘记了**礼貌用语**。

It's important to use a civil tongue during meetings.

在会议中使用**礼貌用语**很重要。

Mom gave me that look—you know, the 'use your civil tongue' look.

妈妈给了我那个眼神——你知道，就是“要用**礼貌用语**”的表情。

You won’t get far here unless you keep a civil tongue in your head.

在这里不懂得保持**礼貌用语**是走不远的。

If you want help, try asking with a civil tongue next time.

下次如果想要帮助，试着用**礼貌用语**来请求。