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口令
kǒulìng
Description
口令是一个用来证明身份的秘密词，比如进门或者用电脑的时候需要说出来。
A 口令 is a secret word used to prove identity, such as when entering a door or using a computer.
在军队里，长官喊口令，士兵就一起做动作。
In the military, when an officer shouts a 口令, soldiers perform an action together.
Meanings
口令kǒulìng
password; secret word to prove identity
你要先说对口令才能进去。
You must say the password before entering.
口令kǒulìng
verbal command (in drill or military)
教官喊口令，大家马上立正。
When the instructor calls out the command, everyone immediately stands at attention.
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Notes
- Etymology
口 (mouth) + 令 (command/order), literally a spoken order or password.
- Nuance
密码 is the general word for passwords; 口令 stresses a spoken password or drill command.
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