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张嘴
zhāngzuǐ
Description
"张嘴"就是把嘴打开。看牙医的时候，医生会让你张嘴。
"张嘴" means to open the mouth. When you see the dentist, the doctor will ask you to 张嘴.
这个词也可以指开口说话，特别是开口向别人要东西。
This word can also mean to speak up, especially to ask someone for something.
Meanings
张嘴zhāngzuǐ
to open one's mouth
请张嘴，我看看你的牙。
Open your mouth, let me check your teeth.
张嘴zhāngzuǐ
to open one's mouth to speak or ask
我不好意思张嘴向他借钱。
I feel embarrassed to ask him for money.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
张 (to open, spread) + 嘴 (mouth), literally 'open the mouth'.
- Nuance
second sense often implies awkwardness in speaking up or making requests.
In videos
“大家在找你张嘴啊”
Images