Definition & Meaning

Word usage

zhāng kǒu

张 口

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1
v.open mouth
- tā yī zhāng kǒu jiù yào jiè qián
  她一张口就要借钱。
  As soon as she opened her mouth, it was to demand money.
- tā bèi qì de bàn tiān méi zhāng kǒu
  她被气得半天没张口。
  She was struck speechless with rage for a long while.
- tā men zhāng kǒu jié shé
  他们张口结舌。
  Their mouths fell open.
synonym
kāi kǒu开口 qǐ chǐ启齿
2
v.dialgape
- tā zhāng kǒu wàng zhe wǒ
  他张口望着我。
  He was gaping at me.

Word usage

Separable word
"张" and "口" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 小鸟张着口等着喂食。
  The bird is waiting for food with a mouth open.
- 我知道他从来没向人张过口。
  I know he has never turned to anyone for help.

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