鸦雀无声 yāquè-wúshēng literally crow and peacock make no sound
literally crow and peacock make no sound; absolute silence (idiom); not a single voice can be heard; absolute silence
How to remember 鸦雀无声: 鸦 crow + 雀 sparrow + 无 have not + 声 voice = literally crow and peacock make no sound.
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How it is used
- Idiom: not a crow or sparrow to be heard - utter silence - 全场鸦雀无声 (quán chǎng yāquè wúshēng) the whole hall fell dead silent.
- Describes a hush over a crowd, e.g. an audience gone completely quiet in suspense or shock.
- Written/spoken; vivid picture of total silence.
Example sentences
- 突然间，鸦雀无声。 Tūrán jiān, yāquèwúshēng.Suddenly, everything fell silent.