Three silent words sān Jiān qí kǒu

[Explanation] Putting a seal on the mouth three times. Describes speaking very carefully; or not speaking.禯: seal; close.

[Quotation] "Tai Gong's Golden Chamber": "King Wu asked: 'Can I hear the five emperors' commandments?' Tai Gong said: 'Huang Di said: I am on the people, but I am afraid that the night will not come. Chao. Therefore, Jin people keep their mouths shut; they should be careful about their words. '"

[Shape Distinguishing] Silence; cannot be written as "pliers".

[Synonym] keep silent, keep silent