in a few words ⇒ 三言两语解释不清。 Sān yán liǎng yǔ jiěshì bù qīng. → It's not possible to explain in a few words.
冷言冷语
make sarcastic comments
只言片语
a few words
片言只语
just a few words ⇒ 你要经常给我发电邮,哪怕片言只语也好。 Nǐ yào jīngcháng gěi wǒ fā diànyóu, nǎpà piàn yán zhī yǔ yě hǎo. → You should e-mail me often — just a few words will do.
甜言蜜语
honeyed words ⇒ 不要为甜言蜜语所迷惑。 Bùyào wèi tián yán mìyǔ suǒ míhuò. → Don't be taken in by honeyed words.
胡言乱语
talk nonsense ⇒ 他一喝酒就会胡言乱语。 Tā yī hējiǔ jiù huì hú yán luàn yǔ. → Once he starts drinking he talks all sorts of nonsense.
花言巧语
smooth talk
豪言壮语
inspirational words ⇒ 教练发豪言壮语,保证下场比赛能赢。 Jiàoliàn fā háo yán zhuàng yǔ, bǎozhèng xià chǎng bǐsài néng yíng. → The coach gave a really inspirational speech, guaranteeing that they could win the next match.