能说会道
néng shuō huì dào
a smooth talker; articulate
Character by character
能néng
can
can
说shuō
speak
speak
会huì
able
able
道dào
talk
talk
Example
他能说会道，特别适合做销售。
He’s a smooth talker — perfect for sales.
Tone: neutral.
Usage and origin
Praise, or a hint of distrust, depending on context.
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