能说会道

能說會道

néngshuōhuìdào

idiom #27,320

Meanings

1 to have the gift of the gab
2 to be eloquent
3 to be a smooth talker

Characters

to be able to; can

to speak; to say

to know how to; skilled at

way; path; to say; to talk

Examples

他能说会道，总能说服客户。

Tā néngshuōhuìdào, zǒng néng shuōfú kèhù.

He has the gift of the gab and can always persuade clients.

销售人员需要能说会道。

Xiāoshòu rényuán xūyào néngshuōhuìdào.

Sales staff need to be eloquent.

Tips

usage

能说会道 can be positive (eloquent, persuasive) or slightly negative (slick talker), depending on context. It describes someone who expresses themselves with great fluency and skill.

Stroke Order

能 néng

说 shuō

会 huì

道 dào