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口语
kǒuyǔ
Description
口语是人们说话时用的语言，不是写在书上的语言。
"口语" is the language people use when speaking, not the language written in books.
学中文的时候，很多人想练习口语。
When learning Chinese, many people want to practice "口语".
Meanings
口语kǒuyǔ
spoken language; colloquial speech
我的口语不太好，需要多练习。
My spoken English isn't very good; I need more practice.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
口 (mouth) + 语 (language) — literally "mouth language," i.e. speech.
- Nuance
contrasts with 书面语 (written/formal language).
In videos
“关于如何提升你们的口语水平的”
“你只需要记住一个词：口语”
“对，这，这种很口语的，很小的东西，”
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