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口头禅
kǒutóuchán
Description
口头禅是一个人说话时常常说的话。
A 口头禅 is a phrase a person often says when speaking.
每个人都有自己的口头禅，比如“真的吗”或者“没问题”。
Everyone has their own 口头禅, such as 'Really?' or 'No problem.'
Meanings
口头禅kǒutóuchán
a pet phrase; a phrase one says habitually
“加油”是他的口头禅。
"Jiayou" is his catchphrase.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally a Buddhist term for empty talk, now means a habitual catchphrase.
- Nuance
refers to words someone repeats often, often unconsciously.
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