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kǒu

Description

“口”是指人或动物脸上用来吃东西和说话的地方。

它也可以表示门口、路口这样的出入地方,还能用来数人或数一口东西。

Meanings

kǒu

mouth (of a person or animal)

他张开口,医生看了看。

kǒu

opening; entrance or exit

车站门口有很多人。

kǒu

measure word for people or mouthfuls

我家有五口人。

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Notes

  • Etymology

    口 is a pictograph of an open mouth, one of the oldest Chinese characters.

  • Nuance

    口 is more formal/written; 嘴 is the everyday word for 'mouth' when speaking.

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