Jin Ren San Jian (金人三缄) refers to remaining silent due to apprehension or caution, like a golden statue with its mouth sealed. It signifies a reluctance to speak, derived from "Family Sayings of Confucius: Guan Zhou."
金人三缄 (jīn rén sān jiān) 比喻因有顾虑而闭口不说话，出自《孔子家语·观周》。
| 成语 | 金人三缄 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 比喻因有顾虑而闭口不说话 |
| 出处 | 《孔子家语·观周》：“孔子观周，遂入太祖后稷之庙。庙堂右阶之前有金人焉。三缄其口，而铭其背曰：‘古之慎言人也。’” |
| 拼音 | jīn rén sān jiān |
| 拼音码 | jrsj |
| 近义词 | 缄口不言 |
| 反义词 | 滔滔不绝 |
| 用法 | 主谓式；作谓语；指缄口不言 |
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