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口头
kǒutóu
Description
“口头”的意思是用嘴说，不是写下来的。
"口头" means spoken with the mouth, not written down.
我们常说“口头约定”或者“口头通知”，就是只用说话，没有写在纸上。
We often say "口头约定" or "口头通知", meaning only spoken, not written on paper.
Meanings
口头kǒutóu
oral; verbal; spoken rather than written
我们只有一个口头约定。
We only have a verbal agreement.
口头kǒutóu
in words only; verbally
他口头答应帮我。
He verbally promised to help me.
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Notes
- Etymology
口 (mouth) + 头 (a noun suffix here), literally 'from the mouth'.
- Nuance
contrasts with 书面 (written); often modifies words like 约定, 通知, 承诺.
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