言多必失

言多必失:

Literally means:

he who talks too much is prone to error

Actually means:

the less said, the better

言, means speaking or talking; 失 refers to mistakes.

This term means if one talks too much, he will inevitably say something wrong or inappropriate.

It is often used to caution others to talk less or to talk cautiously. Written expression.

言，说话。失，错误。

言多必失，说话说得太多，就难免会有不对的地方。

多用来劝别人少说话，说话要慎重。书面语。