哑口无言 speechless
Explanation
形容理屈词穷，说不出话来的样子。通常用于描述一个人在面对反驳或质疑时，因为理亏或无法反驳而无法言语的场景。
Describes the state of being speechless due to being at a loss for words. Often used to describe someone who is unable to speak due to being at fault or unable to refute a claim.
Origin Story
话说古代有个书生，名叫张郎，学问渊博，出口成章。一日，他与县令之子发生争执，县令之子仗势欺人，出言不逊，张郎据理力争，引经据典，驳得县令之子哑口无言，无地自容。县令之子恼羞成怒，欲对张郎不利，张郎却泰然自若，丝毫不惧。最后，县令明察秋毫，公正裁决，维护了正义，张郎也因此名扬四海。
Once upon a time, there was a scholar named Zhang Lang who was well-versed in literature and eloquent in speech. One day, he got into an argument with the son of the county magistrate. The magistrate's son, relying on his father's power, spoke arrogantly, but Zhang Lang reasoned logically and quoted classics, silencing the magistrate's son who was ashamed and embarrassed. The magistrate's son, enraged by shame, sought to harm Zhang Lang, but Zhang Lang remained calm and unafraid. Finally, the magistrate, with clear judgment, ruled justly, upholding righteousness and making Zhang Lang renowned.
Usage
常用于形容因理亏、尴尬或震惊而说不出话的场景。可作谓语、定语、状语。
Often used to describe scenes where one is speechless due to guilt, embarrassment, or shock. Can be used as a predicate, attributive, or adverbial.
Examples
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面对强有力的证据，他哑口无言，无话可说。
mian dui qiang you li de zheng ju, ta ya kou wu yan, wu hua ke shuo.
Faced with strong evidence, he was speechless.
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听到这个坏消息，她哑口无言，泪流满面。
ting dao zhe ge huai xiaoxi, ta ya kou wu yan, lei liu man mian.
Hearing the bad news, she was speechless and cried.