仗马寒蝉噤若寒蝉zhàng mǎ hán chánkeep silent out of fear; keep one’s mouth shut ❍ 明达之士岂故为寒蝉仗马哉?慑之于心,故慎之于口耳。(清欧阳巨源《官场现形记序》) Why should sensible men keep reticent? Is it their fear at heart that makes themdiscreet in speaking. 仗马寒蝉zhang ma han chanremain silent out of fear |