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口头禅

kǒu tóu chán

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • Zen saying repeated as cant
  • (fig.) catchphrase; mantra; favorite expression; stock phrase

Definition

指一个人经常挂在嘴边的词语或句子。

A pet phrase or catchphrase that a person frequently uses.

Usage

用来形容某人习惯性反复使用的词语或表达方式,通常带有个人特色。

Used to describe a word or expression that someone habitually repeats, often characteristic of that person.

Examples

  • 1 他的口头禅是“没问题”,什么事都答应得很快。 (His pet phrase is 'No problem'; he agrees to everything quickly.)
  • 2 这句话成了他的口头禅,每次见面都说。 (This sentence became his catchphrase; he says it every time we meet.)
  • 3 老师经常说“所以呢”作为口头禅。 (The teacher often says 'So what?' as a pet phrase.)
  • 4 他说话时总是带着“那个”的口头禅,听起来有点犹豫。 (He always uses 'that' as a filler word when speaking, sounding a bit hesitant.)
  • 5 电影里的那句经典台词成了很多人的口头禅。 (That classic line from the movie became a catchphrase for many people.)

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