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封口
fēngkǒu
Description
“封口”的意思是把东西的开口封住，比如把袋子或信封封起来。
"封口" means to seal the opening of something, such as closing a bag or envelope.
它也可以表示让人不要把秘密说出去。
It can also mean to make someone keep a secret.
Meanings
封口fēngkǒu
to seal an opening or edge
请把这个袋子封口。
Please seal this bag.
封口fēngkǒu
to keep quiet; stop talking about something
这件事你要封口，不要告诉别人。
You must keep this matter secret; don't tell others.
封口fēngkǒu
a sealed opening; the seal itself
信封的封口开了。
The envelope's seal is open.
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Notes
- Etymology
封 (to seal) + 口 (mouth/opening), literally 'seal the opening'.
- Nuance
the 'keep quiet' sense often implies pressuring someone into silence.
In videos
“封口润滑脂涂多了超级大滑”
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