巧こう言げん

noun

flattery; smooth talk; clever words

Refers to words that are skillfully crafted to please or deceive, often with a negative connotation of insincerity. Commonly used in set phrases like 巧言令色.

• 彼かれの巧こう言げんに騙だまされないように気きをつけて。

  Be careful not to be deceived by his flattery.

• 巧こう言げん令れい色しょくは信しん用ようできない。

  Smooth talk and an ingratiating manner cannot be trusted.