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口
kǒu
Description
“口”是指人或动物脸上用来吃东西和说话的地方。
"口" refers to the part on a person or animal's face used for eating and speaking.
它也可以表示门口、路口这样的出入地方，还能用来数人或数一口东西。
It can also mean an entrance like a doorway or intersection, and is used to count people or items.
Meanings
口kǒu
mouth (of a person or animal)
他张开口，医生看了看。
He opened his mouth, and the doctor took a look.
口kǒu
opening; entrance or exit
车站门口有很多人。
There are many people at the station entrance.
口kǒu
measure word for people or mouthfuls
我家有五口人。
There are five people in my family.
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Notes
- Etymology
口 is a pictograph of an open mouth, one of the oldest Chinese characters.
- Nuance
口 is more formal/written; 嘴 is the everyday word for 'mouth' when speaking.
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