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开口
kāikǒu
Description
"开口"的意思是开始说话。
"开口" means to start speaking.
我们常用它来说一个人第一次说出自己想说的话，比如太害羞了，很久都没有开口。
We often use it to say that a person speaks out what they want to say for the first time, for example, being too shy and not 开口 for a long time.
Meanings
开口kāikǒu
to open one's mouth; to start speaking
他很害羞，不敢开口说话。
He is very shy and doesn't dare to speak.
开口kāikǒu
to ask (someone) for something; make a request
我想借钱，可是不好意思开口。
I want to borrow money, but I'm too embarrassed to ask.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
开 (to open) + 口 (mouth), literally "to open the mouth."
- Nuance
often implies overcoming hesitation, especially when asking someone for a favor.
In videos
“这才是开口说话最安全的方式”
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