满嘴

滿嘴

mǎnzuǐ

noun #8,223

Meanings

A mouth full of something — used literally for food or figuratively for talk.

他满嘴都是巧克力。

Tā mǎnzuǐ dōu shì qiǎokèlì.

His mouth is full of chocolate.

别信他，满嘴谎话。

Bié xìn tā, mǎnzuǐ huǎnghuà.

Don't believe him — nothing but lies.

他满嘴大道理，自己却做不到。

Tā mǎnzuǐ dàdàolǐ, zìjǐ què zuò búdào.

He's full of lofty principles but can't follow them himself.

usage

When used figuratively (满嘴谎话, 满嘴大道理), 满嘴 carries a negative, dismissive tone — implying someone talks too much or is insincere.

满 mǎn

嘴 zuǐ