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口音

kǒuyīn

Description

口音是一个人说话时的声音特点。

An accent is the characteristic way a person sounds when speaking.

从口音里,我们常常能听出他来自哪里。

From an accent, we can often tell where someone comes from.

Meanings

口音kǒuyīn

accent; way of pronouncing a language

他说话有很重的南方口音。

He speaks with a strong southern accent.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    口 (mouth) + 音 (sound), literally "mouth sound".

  • Nuance

    口音 is regional/personal accent, while 发音 refers to pronunciation itself.

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