嘴
mouth; spout; words
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
mouth (of humans or animals)
Refers to the physical opening through which one eats, speaks, and breathes.
He opened his mouth and smiled.
Please close your mouth and be quiet.
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My mouth is very dry.
The child put his finger in his mouth.
The dog's snout is very pointed.
noun
spout; nozzle; mouth (of a container)
Usually takes the suffix -儿 (zuǐr) when referring to small spouts.
The teapot spout is broken.
The bottle mouth is too small to pour out.
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He lit the fire on the cigarette holder.
This spout is very well designed.
Please aim the spout at the cup.
noun
words; speech; what one says
Often used in compounds describing speaking habits (e.g., 嘴甜 sweet-tongued, 嘴硬 stubborn in speech).
She has a sweet tongue; everyone likes her very much.
Don't talk too much; this has nothing to do with you.
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He has a hard mouth; he never admits his mistakes.
You have such a fast mouth; you can't keep anything secret.
He is verbally clumsy, but he has a kind heart.