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脱口而出 (tuō kǒu ér chū) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

脱口而出 (tuō kǒu ér chū) is a Chinese word: to blurt out. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 脱口而出

短语 duǎn yǔ phrase

to blurt out

他一紧张就把秘密脱口而出了。

tā yī jǐn zhāng jiù bǎ mì mì tuō kǒu ér chū le

When he got nervous, he blurted out the secret.

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Word breakdown

脱 tuō — to escape, slip away

Words with this character (7)
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口 kǒu — mouth

Words with this character (43)
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  • 6 口语 kǒu yǔ — spoken language HSK 4
    • 口 mouth, oral, spoken
    • 语 language, speech
    Example

    他的口语很流利。

    tā de kǒu yǔ hěn liú lì

    His spoken language is very fluent.

  • 7 人口 rén kǒu — population HSK 5
    • 人 person, people
    • 口 individual, head count
    Example

    中国的人口超过十四亿。

    Zhōng guó de rén kǒu chāo guò shí sì yì

    China's population exceeds 1.4 billion.

  • 8 口味 kǒu wèi — taste; flavor HSK 5
    • 口 mouth (the organ that tastes)
    • 味 taste; flavor (the sensation or preference)
    Example

    每个人的口味都不一样。

    měi gè rén de kǒu wèi dōu bù yī yàng

    Everyone's taste is different.

  • 9 口袋 kǒu dài — pocket HSK 5
    Example

    他把钱包放在口袋里。

    tā bǎ qián bāo fàng zài kǒu dài lǐ

    He put the wallet in his pocket.

  • 10 进口 jìn kǒu — to import HSK 5
    • 进 to enter, to bring in
    • 口 port, gateway, border crossing
    Example

    中国进口很多石油。

    Zhōng guó jìn kǒu hěn duō shí yóu

    China imports a lot of oil.

  • 11 一口气 yì kǒu qì — in one breath; at one stretch; without stopping HSK 6
    • 一 one
    • 口 mouth; mouthful
    • 气 breath; air
    Example

    我一口气读完了这本书。

    wǒ yì kǒu qì dú wán le zhè běn shū

    I read this book in one sitting.

  • 12 伤口 shāng kǒu — wound HSK 6
    • 伤 injury, harm
    • 口 opening, break (in the skin)
    Example

    他的伤口还在流血。

    tā de shāng kǒu hái zài liú xiě

    His wound is still bleeding.

  • 13 口号 kǒu hào — slogan HSK 6
    • 口 mouth; oral; spoken
    • 号 call; cry; signal
    Example

    运动员们喊着口号进入赛场。

    yùn dòng yuán men hǎn zhe kǒu hào jìn rù sài chǎng

    The athletes entered the venue shouting slogans.

  • 14 口头 kǒu tóu — oral HSK 6
    • 口 mouth; represents the spoken/oral nature
    • 头 suffix indicating manner or form
    Example

    我们达成了口头协议。

    wǒ men dá chéng le kǒu tóu xié yì

    We reached an oral agreement.

  • 15 口感 kǒu gǎn — mouthfeel HSK 6
    • 口 mouth (the oral cavity where the sensation occurs)
    • 感 sensation/feeling (the sensory experience or texture)
    Example

    这个蛋糕的口感很细腻。

    zhè ge dàn gāo de kǒu gǎn hěn xì nì

    This cake has a delicate mouthfeel.

  • 16 口腔 kǒu qiāng — oral cavity HSK 6
    Example

    医生检查了我的口腔。

    yī shēng jiǎn chá le wǒ de kǒu qiāng

    The doctor examined my oral cavity.

  • 17 可口 kě kǒu — tasty HSK 6
    • 可 acceptable, suitable
    • 口 mouth, taste
    Example

    妈妈做的饭总是很可口。

    mā ma zuò de fàn zǒng shì hěn kě kǒu

    The food mom makes is always tasty.

  • 18 港口 gǎng kǒu — port HSK 6
    • 港 harbor, port facility
    • 口 entrance, opening, gateway
    Example

    这个港口每天都很繁忙。

    zhè ge gǎng kǒu měi tiān dōu hěn fán máng

    This port is very busy every day.

  • 19 窗口 chuāng kǒu — window HSK 6
    • 窗 window (the physical structure or frame)
    • 口 opening, aperture, port (the functional aspect)
    Example

    请到三号窗口办理业务。

    qǐng dào sān hào chuāng kǒu bàn lǐ yè wù

    Please go to window number three to conduct business.

  • 20 胃口 wèi kǒu — appetite HSK 6
    • 胃 stomach, relates to digestion
    • 口 mouth, opening, desire for food
    Example

    他今天胃口很好。

    tā jīn tiān wèi kǒu hěn hǎo

    He has a good appetite today.

  • 21 两口子 liǎng kǒu zi — married couple HSK 7
    • 两 two (people)
    • 口 person (measure word for household members)
    • 子 suffix (makes the word colloquial)
    Example

    他们两口子经营着一家小餐馆。

    tā men liǎng kǒu zi jīng yíng zhe yī jiā xiǎo cān guǎn

    The couple runs a small restaurant.

  • 22 借口 jiè kǒu — excuse HSK 7
    • 借 to use, to make use of (as a means)
    • 口 mouth, words, what one says
    Example

    他总是找借口不来上班。

    tā zǒng shì zhǎo jiè kǒu bù lái shàng bān

    He always finds excuses not to come to work.

  • 23 出口成章 chū kǒu chéng zhāng — to speak eloquently and fluently HSK 7
    • 出 to come out, to exit
    • 口 mouth
    • 成 to become, to form
    • 章 chapter, article, literary composition
    Example

    他出口成章，演讲时从不需要准备稿子。

    tā chū kǒu chéng zhāng yǎn jiǎng shí cóng bù xū yào zhǔn bèi gǎo zi

    He speaks eloquently and fluently; he never needs to prepare a script when giving speeches.

  • 24 口令 kǒu lìng — password HSK 7
    • 口 mouth/oral; represents the verbal or spoken aspect
    • 令 order/command; represents instruction or directive
    Example

    请输入您的口令。

    qǐng shū rù nín de kǒu lìng

    Please enter your password.

  • 25 口吃 kǒu chī — stutter HSK 7
    • 口 mouth, speech
    • 吃 stutter, stammer
    Example

    他从小就口吃。

    tā cóng xiǎo jiù kǒu chī

    He has stuttered since childhood.

  • 26 口哨儿 kǒu shào r — whistle HSK 7
    • 口 mouth (indicates the sound is made with the mouth)
    • 哨 whistle (the main meaning component)
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (adds colloquial tone)
    Example

    他吹了一声口哨儿。

    tā chuī le yì shēng kǒu shào r

    He blew a whistle.

  • 27 口头禅 kǒu tóu chán — catchphrase HSK 7
    • 口 mouth, oral, spoken
    • 头 forms compound meaning 'oral/verbal'
    • 禅 mantra, repeated phrase (from Buddhist meditation practice)
    Example

    她总是说'你知道吗'，这已经成了她的口头禅。

    tā zǒng shì shuō nǐ zhī dào ma zhè yǐ jīng chéng le tā de kǒu tóu chán

    She always says 'you know,' which has become her catchphrase.

  • 28 口子 kǒu zi — opening, gap, tear HSK 7
    • 口 opening, hole
    • 子 noun suffix (no independent meaning)
    Example

    这件衣服破了一个口子。

    zhè jiàn yī fu pò le yí ge kǒu zi

    This piece of clothing has a tear.

  • 29 口岸 kǒu àn — port of entry HSK 7
    • 口 opening, gateway, entry point
    • 岸 shore, landing place, border location
    Example

    深圳有多个重要的口岸连接香港。

    Shēn zhèn yǒu duō gè zhòng yào de kǒu àn lián jiē Xiāng gǎng

    Shenzhen has several important ports of entry connecting to Hong Kong.

  • 30 口径 kǒu jìng — caliber, bore, diameter HSK 7
    • 口 opening, bore (the mouth/opening of a tube or barrel)
    • 径 diameter (measurement across the opening)
    Example

    这支步枪的口径是7.62毫米。

    zhè zhī bù qiāng de kǒu jìng shì qī diǎn liù èr háo mǐ

    The caliber of this rifle is 7.62 millimeters.

  • 31 口才 kǒu cái — eloquence HSK 7
    • 口 mouth; represents verbal expression and speaking
    • 才 talent; represents ability and skill in speaking
    Example

    他的口才很好，总能说服别人。

    tā de kǒu cái hěn hǎo zǒng néng shuō fú bié rén

    His eloquence is excellent; he can always persuade others.

  • 32 口气 kǒu qì — tone (of voice) HSK 7
    • 口 mouth; oral
    • 气 air; breath; manner
    Example

    你说话的口气太不客气了。

    nǐ shuō huà de kǒu qì tài bù kè qi le

    Your tone of speaking is too impolite.

  • 33 口水 kǒu shuǐ — saliva HSK 7
    • 口 mouth (indicates the source)
    • 水 water (indicates the liquid nature)
    Example

    看到美食就流口水。

    kàn dào měi shí jiù liú kǒu shuǐ

    One's mouth waters when seeing delicious food.

  • 34 口碑 kǒu bēi — reputation HSK 7
    • 口 mouth; word-of-mouth
    • 碑 monument; lasting record
    Example

    这家餐厅的口碑很好。

    zhè jiā cān tīng de kǒu bēi hěn hǎo

    This restaurant has a very good reputation.

  • 35 口罩 kǒu zhào — face mask HSK 7
    • 口 mouth, indicates the mouth/face area covered
    • 罩 cover, provides the covering/protective function
    Example

    我每天出门都戴口罩。

    wǒ měi tiān chū mén dōu dài kǒu zhào

    I wear a face mask every day when I go out.

  • 36 口音 kǒu yīn — accent HSK 7
    • 口 mouth; represents the oral/spoken aspect
    • 音 sound/tone; represents the sound quality or tonal characteristic
    Example

    他说中文有美国口音。

    tā shuō zhōng wén yǒu měi guó kǒu yīn

    He speaks Chinese with an American accent.

  • 37 口香糖 kǒu xiāng táng — chewing gum HSK 7
    • 口 mouth (indicates it's something for the mouth)
    • 香 fragrant (indicates pleasant smell/flavor)
    • 糖 candy (indicates it's a sweet confection)
    Example

    她喜欢嚼口香糖。

    tā xǐ huān jiáo kǒu xiāng táng

    She likes to chew gum.

  • 38 异口同声 yì kǒu tóng shēng — in unison HSK 7
    • 异 different (different mouths/speakers)
    • 口 mouth (representing the speakers)
    • 同 same (same voice/opinion)
    • 声 voice/sound (what is spoken)
    Example

    学生们异口同声地回答了老师的问题。

    xué shēng men yì kǒu tóng shēng de huí dá le lǎo shī de wèn tí

    The students answered the teacher's question in unison.

  • 39 忌口 jì kǒu — abstain from certain foods HSK 7
    • 忌 avoid, abstain from, taboo
    • 口 eating, food intake (literally: mouth)
    Example

    医生让我忌口，不能吃辣的。

    yī shēng ràng wǒ jì kǒu bù néng chī là de

    The doctor told me to abstain from certain foods, I can't eat spicy food.

  • 40 目瞪口呆 mù dèng kǒu dāi — dumbfounded, stunned speechless HSK 7
    • 目 eye; represents the visual aspect of being stunned
    • 瞪 to stare wide; describes eyes opened wide in shock
    • 口 mouth; represents the oral aspect of the stunned expression
    • 呆 stupefied, blank; describes the mouth hanging open in a dazed state
    Example

    听到这个消息，他目瞪口呆地站在那里。

    tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi tā mù dèng kǒu dāi de zhàn zài nà lǐ

    Hearing this news, he stood there dumbfounded.

  • 41 突破口 tū pò kǒu — breakthrough point HSK 7
    • 突 sudden, breaking through
    • 破 break, penetrate
    • 口 opening, point, gap
    Example

    我们需要找到解决问题的突破口。

    wǒ men xū yào zhǎo dào jiě jué wèn tí de tū pò kǒu

    We need to find a breakthrough point to solve the problem.

  • 42 缺口 quē kǒu — gap HSK 7
    • 缺 lacking, deficient
    • 口 opening, gap
    Example

    资金缺口达到了一百万元。

    zī jīn quē kǒu dá dào le yì bǎi wàn yuán

    The funding gap reached one million yuan.

  • 43 赞不绝口 zàn bù jué kǒu — full of praise HSK 7
    Example

    客人们对酒店的服务赞不绝口。

    kè rén men duì jiǔ diàn de fú wù zàn bù jué kǒu

    The guests were full of praise for the hotel's service.

而 ér — and (connecting particle)

Words with this character (29)
  • 1 而且 ér qiě — moreover HSK 3
    • 而 connecting particle (and, but)
    • 且 moreover, also (adds emphasis)
    Example

    她不仅会说中文，而且会说英文。

    tā bù jǐn huì shuō zhōng wén ér qiě huì shuō yīng wén

    She not only speaks Chinese, but also speaks English.

  • 2 然而 rán ér — however HSK 4
    • 然 so, thus (establishes a state or condition)
    • 而 but, yet (provides contrastive conjunction)
    Example

    他很努力，然而结果并不理想。

    tā hěn nǔ lì rán ér jié guǒ bìng bù lǐ xiǎng

    He worked very hard, however the result was not ideal.

  • 3 从而 cóng ér — thereby HSK 5
    • 从 following from, proceeding from
    • 而 and then, consequently
    Example

    公司改进了管理方法，从而提高了效率。

    gōng sī gǎi jìn le guǎn lǐ fāng fǎ cóng ér tí gāo le xiào lǜ

    The company improved its management methods, thereby increasing efficiency.

  • 4 反而 fǎn ér — on the contrary HSK 5
    • 反 opposite, contrary
    • 而 conjunction emphasizing contrast
    Example

    他不但没有生气，反而笑了。

    tā bù dàn méi yǒu shēng qì fǎn ér xiào le

    He not only didn't get angry, but instead laughed.

  • 5 因而 yīn ér — therefore HSK 5
    • 因 cause, reason
    • 而 connecting particle (links cause to effect)
    Example

    他生病了，因而没来上课。

    tā shēng bìng le yīn ér méi lái shàng kè

    He got sick, therefore he didn't come to class.

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出 chū — to come out, emerge

Words with this character (74)
  • 1 出租车 chū zū chē — taxi HSK 1
    • 出 out, outbound (suggesting availability for hire)
    • 租 rent, hire (the core rental service concept)
    • 车 vehicle, car (specifies it's a vehicle)
    Example

    我坐出租车去机场。

    wǒ zuò chū zū chē qù jī chǎng

    I take a taxi to the airport.

  • 2 出去 chū qù — to go out HSK 2
    • 出 to exit, to go out from
    • 去 away (directional complement indicating movement away)
    Example

    我想出去走走。

    wǒ xiǎng chū qù zǒu zou

    I want to go out for a walk.

  • 3 出国 chū guó — go abroad HSK 2
    • 出 to go out, to exit
    • 国 country, nation
    Example

    她明年打算出国留学。

    tā míng nián dǎ suàn chū guó liú xué

    She plans to go abroad to study next year.

  • 4 出来 chū lái — to come out HSK 2
    • 出 out, outward movement
    • 来 toward (the speaker), coming direction
    Example

    他从房间里出来了。

    tā cóng fáng jiān lǐ chū lái le

    He came out of the room.

  • 5 出门 chū mén — to go out HSK 2
    • 出 to exit, to go out
    • 门 door, threshold (indicating the boundary between inside and outside)
    Example

    出门前别忘了带伞。

    chū mén qián bié wàng le dài sǎn

    Don't forget to bring an umbrella before going out.

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Structure & writing
1 脱 tuō — to come off; to fall away

脱 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 ⺼ — flesh/meat radical, representing body tissue or muscle
⺼ is a component in 68 characters
HSK 1
能 néng ability; talent; skill 脑 nǎo brain (the main part of the nervous system, located in the cranial cavity, comprising cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, etc.)
HSK 2
然 rán (lit.) correct; right
HSK 3
育 yù to give birth to 胖 pàng fat, overweight (opposite of 瘦) 脏 zàng internal organs of the body 脚 jiǎo foot (of a person or animal) 脸 liǎn face (front of the head, from forehead to chin)
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腿 tuǐ leg (of a person or animal)
HSK 4
肚 dù belly; abdomen 肤 fū skin, the outer surface of the human body 肯 kěn meat attached to bone; key or vital part 背 bèi back (of the upper body, opposite the chest and abdomen) 胳 gē arm (used in "胳膊" "胳臂"), the part of the upper limb between the shoulder and the wrist
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脱 tuō to come off; to fall away 脾 pí spleen (internal organ) 膊 bo 膏 gāo fat; grease; oil
HSK 5
捐 juān to abandon; to give up 肌 jī muscle; tissue composed of muscle fibers capable of contraction 肖 xiào to resemble, to look like 肥 féi fat; containing much fat (opposite of 'lean'; generally not used for people except in 肥胖, 减肥) 胁 xié the side of the body between the armpit and the waist
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胃 wèi stomach (digestive organ connecting the esophagus and duodenum) 胆 dǎn gallbladder, the sac-like organ that stores bile 胜 shèng to defeat an opponent or enemy 胡 hú ancient general term for northern and western ethnic peoples 腰 yāo waist; the middle part of the body between the hips and ribs 膀 bǎng upper arm connected to the shoulder
HSK 6
肝 gān liver (digestive organ in humans and higher animals) 肠 cháng intestine (digestive organ connecting stomach to anus, divided into small and large intestine) 股 gǔ thigh (from hip to knee) 肩 jiān shoulder, the part of the body between the neck and arm 肪 fáng fat (as in 脂肪): organic compound formed from fatty acids and glycerol, stored in animal and plant tissue as an energy source
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肺 fèi lung (respiratory organ) 肿 zhǒng to swell (of skin, mucous membrane, muscle, etc. due to circulatory obstruction, inflammation, suppuration, or internal bleeding) 胞 bāo placenta and fetal membranes 胶 jiāo glue or adhesive substance (made from animal hides, horns, or plant secretions, or synthetic) 胸 xiōng chest; the front of the torso between the neck and abdomen 脂 zhī fat or oil from animal tissue or oil-bearing plant seeds 脆 cuì brittle; easily broken (opposite of "韧") 脖 bó neck (the part connecting head and torso) 腔 qiāng hollow or organ-containing cavity inside an animal's body 臂 bì arm 骨 gǔ bone, the hard tissue supporting the body in humans and vertebrates
HSK 7
婿 xù husband 祭 jì to pay tribute to the deceased 筋 jīn tendon or ligament connecting muscle to bone 肢 zhī limb (arm or leg of a person, or leg of certain animals) 胀 zhàng to swell, expand in volume (opposite of 缩)
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胎 tāi fetus; embryo in the womb of a human or other mammal 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 脉 mài blood vessel 腆 tiǎn (lit.) abundant; plentiful 腊 là ancient winter sacrifice to the gods held in the 12th lunar month 腕 wàn wrist; ankle 腥 xīng raw meat; meat and fish foods 腹 fù abdomen; belly 腻 nì to feel put off by greasy food 腼 miǎn shy and awkward; see 腼腆 膛 táng body cavity 膜 mó membrane (thin tissue in humans, animals, and plants) 膝 xī knee, the front part connecting the thigh and lower leg, containing a joint 膨 péng to expand in volume; to swell 膳 shàn meal; food 臀 tún buttocks 藤 téng plant name: ① wisteria (紫藤), a climbing plant with purple flowers, commonly called 藤萝; ② rattan (白藤), an evergreen woody plant with long, flexible yet tough stems used for weaving chairs, baskets, and boxes, commonly called 藤子; ③ gamboge tree (藤黄), an evergreen tree with round fruit and yellow resin used as a pigment, but toxic and not for coloring food 豚 tún piglet; pig in general
1.2 兑 duì — exchange (old gold or silver items for new ones at a jewelry shop)
兑 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 1
说 shuō to express in words; to speak
HSK 4
脱 tuō to come off; to fall away 阅 yuè to read; to look over
HSK 5
税 shuì tax; duties levied by the government
HSK 7
悦 yuè happy, joyful 锐 ruì sharp or pointed (of a blade or weapon's edge), opposite of 'blunt'

Stroke order

2 口 kǒu — mouth (organ for eating and drinking, sometimes part of the vocal apparatus)
口 is a component in 181 characters
HSK 1
中 zhōng center; middle point equidistant from all sides 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 亮 liàng bright; luminous 只 zhǐ only; nothing else besides 叫 jiào to cry out; to shout (of people or animals expressing emotion or desire)
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可 kě yes; correct; to permit 号 hào name; appellation 吃 chī to eat; to chew and swallow food (including sipping and drinking) 同 tóng same; identical (opposite of '异') 名 míng name; appellation of a person or thing 吗 ma same as "嘛" 吧 ba sentence-final particle softening tone of imperatives; expressing suggestion, consultation, command, or request 听 tīng to listen; to hear 呢 ne particle used at the end of interrogative sentences to prompt or press for an answer 和 hé harmonious; peaceful 哪 nǎ which (followed by a measure word or numeral + measure word, to identify one or more among several people or things) 唱 chàng to sing; to produce musical sounds with the voice 喂 wèi hey; hello (interjection used as a greeting) 喜 xǐ happy; joyful (opposite of 悲) 喝 hē to drink (liquid or fluid food) 回 huí to wind, circle, or rotate 知 zhī knowledge, learning 问 wèn to ask a question about something unknown or unclear 高 gāo tall; high (opposite of 'low')
HSK 2
告 gào to tell, inform, or announce something to others 周 zhōu periphery; circle 咖 kā coffee (evergreen shrub or small tree grown in the tropics; white flowers, red fruit; seeds used to make a beverage; also refers to the beverage itself) 啊 ā interjection of admiration or surprise 啡 fēi used in '咖啡' (coffee): an evergreen shrub/small tree whose roasted seeds are ground to make the beverage coffee
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虽 suī although; even though (used in the first clause, often paired with 'but' in the second clause)
HSK 3
加 jiā to add together; to combine two or more things or numbers 句 jù sentence (a linguistic unit composed of words and phrases expressing a complete idea) 史 shǐ history; historical records and the study of history 合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开) 员 yuán person engaged in work or study
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咱 zán we (inclusive of both speaker and listener), equivalent to "咱们" 响 xiǎng echo; reverberation 哭 kū to cry; to weep from pain, grief, or strong emotion 啤 pí beer (low-alcohol drink brewed from barley and hops, with foam and a slightly bitter taste) 嘴 zuǐ mouth (of a person or animal); organ for eating and speaking 如 rú to suit; to follow; in accordance with 害 hài harm; disadvantage (opposite of 利、益) 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble 或 huò perhaps; maybe 束 shù to tie; to bind 船 chuán boat; ship (primary watercraft, various types, also used in aerospace) 言 yán (lit.) to speak; to say 铅 qiān lead (metallic element, symbol Pb)
HSK 4
京 jīng capital city of a country 兄 xiōng older brother 免 miǎn to remove; to eliminate 另 lìng other; another 台 tái a raised flat platform for observation
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叶 yè leaf (of a plant) 各 gè each; every (referring to different persons or things) 否 fǒu not; used before action morphemes to express negation 吸 xī to inhale or draw liquid/gas into the body (opposite of 呼, though 呼 is limited to breath) 吹 chuī to blow (air from the mouth) 味 wèi taste; flavor perceived by the tongue 呼 hū to exhale; breathe out (opposite of inhale) 命 mìng life; the living force of organisms 咳 ké to cough 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 品 pǐn article; item; object 售 shòu to sell; to vend 喊 hǎn to shout; to yell loudly 嗯 ǹg grunt of agreement or acknowledgment 嗽 sòu to cough; see 咳 (ké) 象 xiàng elephant (the large mammal)
HSK 5
享 xiǎng to possess; to obtain 占 zhàn to occupy; to seize 古 gǔ ancient; of a bygone era, opposite of 'present' 召 zhào to summon, to call 吨 dūn ton (metric unit of mass equal to 1000 kg)
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含 hán hold something in the mouth without swallowing or spitting 吵 chǎo noisy and chaotic; disturbing 呀 yā exclamation of surprise or doubt 咨 zī to consult or inquire of others 咬 yǎo to bite (with upper and lower teeth, to grip or sever something) 哈 hā to open the mouth and breathe out 哎 āi exclamation of dissatisfaction or reminder 哦 ò oh (expressing realization or understanding) 哲 zhé a wise and intelligent person 唉 ài exclamation of grief or regret 唯 wéi solely, only 善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 喻 yù to explain; to make someone understand 器 qì utensils; implements; vessels 局 jú chessboard 扣 kòu to fasten or hook with a ring or clasp 捐 juān to abandon; to give up 沿 yán along (a river, road, or edge of something) 骂 mà to insult or abuse with crude or malicious words
HSK 6
串 chuàn to thread or string things together 吉 jí auspicious; lucky; propitious (opposite of 凶) 吊 diào to hang; to suspend 吐 tǔ to spit out (something from the mouth) 吓 xià to frighten; to scare
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吞 tūn to swallow whole or in chunks without chewing 启 qǐ to open 呆 dāi foolish; stupid 呈 chéng to take on (a form, color, or state); to appear as 哇 wā onomatopoeia for crying or vomiting sounds 啦 la sentence-final particle (fusion of 了 and 啊); indicates completion, change, or a new situation, with exclamatory or surprised tone 喷 pēn to spurt or spray out (liquid, gas, powder, etc.) under pressure 嗓 sǎng throat; larynx 嘛 ma particle indicating something is obvious or self-evident 嘲 cháo 嘿 hēi hey (greeting or to get attention) 噪 zào （of birds or insects）to chirp or buzz noisily 尚 shàng to revere; to value highly 毫 háo fine, pointed hair on a person or animal 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
HSK 7
亭 tíng pavilion; open-sided roofed structure for rest, built by a road or in a garden 侃 kǎn (lit.) upright and forthright 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals) 叨 dāo (colloq.) to talk endlessly; to chatter on and on (see "叨叨") 叭 ba
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叮 dīng to sting or bite (of mosquitoes, etc., piercing skin to suck blood) 叹 tàn to sigh out of worry or sorrow 叼 diāo to hold in the mouth 吁 yù to appeal or call out for a demand 吏 lì government official in ancient times 君 jūn monarch; sovereign 吝 lìn miserly; stingy with one's possessions 吟 yín to chant or recite with a cadence 吩 fēn (colloq.) to instruct or order verbally; to tell someone to do something (used in 吩咐) 吭 kēng to make a sound; to speak 吻 wěn lips 吼 hǒu (of a fierce animal) to roar 呐 nà shout loudly; cry out (see 呐喊) 呕 ǒu to vomit 呛 qiàng to irritate the nose or throat (of a pungent or acrid gas) 呜 wū onomatopoeia for wind, whistles, crying, etc. 呵 hē to scold angrily 呻 shēn to chant; to recite 咀 jǔ to chew and savour slowly in the mouth 咐 fù to instruct or order verbally; to enjoin; to tell someone what to do or not to do 咕 gu onomatopoeia for the sound of a hen or certain birds clucking/cooing 咙 lóng throat; used in 喉咙 (throat) 咧 liě (of the mouth) open to one side; curl sideways 咽 yān pharynx (the muscular tube at the back of the mouth connecting the nasal cavity, oral cavity, and larynx) 哀 āi sorrowful; grieved 哄 hǒng to deceive; to cheat 哆 duō to shiver, tremble (as in 哆嗦) 哑 yǎ mute; unable to speak due to a physical defect or illness 哗 huá noisy and clamorous; loud and chaotic uproar 哨 shào to patrol, to scout 哺 bǔ to feed (a young child or animal); to nurse 哼 hēng to groan or moan in pain 哽 gěng to have food stuck in the throat 唆 suo to instigate; to incite someone to do wrong 唇 chún lip; the muscular tissue around the mouth of humans or certain animals 唐 táng boastful; exaggerated (in speech) 唠 láo see "唠叨": to talk endlessly; to nag 唤 huàn to call out loudly to get someone's attention or summon them 唬 hu 唾 tuò saliva; spittle 啃 kěn to gnaw; to nibble at something hard 啰 luō see '啰唆': (of speech) verbose; (of matters) trivial and troublesome; to repeat oneself tediously 啸 xiào to whistle (with pursed lips, producing a long clear sound) 喇 lǎ see 喇叭: ① wind instrument, narrow at top and flared at bottom, amplifies sound; ② horn-shaped object with amplifying function 喉 hóu larynx; throat (the organ connecting the pharynx and trachea, used for breathing and phonation) 喘 chuǎn to breathe rapidly; to pant 喧 xuān loud and noisy; clamorous 嗅 xiù to smell; to sniff and distinguish odors 嗜 shì to love, to have a particular fondness for 嗦 suo see '哆嗦': involuntary trembling of the body from external stimulation 嘀 dí used in "嘀咕": ① mutter to oneself; ② feel uneasy, be uncertain 嘈 cáo noisy; clamorous 嘱 zhǔ to enjoin; to instruct 噩 è frightful and ominous; horrifying and inauspicious 嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze 嚣 xiāo noisy; clamorous 嚷 rǎng to shout loudly 嚼 jiáo to chew; to masticate 燕 yàn swallow (bird with small body, long pointed wings, and forked tail) 辟 pì incisive; penetrating; profound 鄙 bǐ vulgar; base; crude 鳄 è crocodile (large reptile, commonly called 鳄鱼) 鸣 míng (of birds) to chirp; (of animals or insects) to cry or make sounds

口 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order

3 而 ér — conjunction linking verbs, adjectives, or clauses: ① connecting successive elements ② connecting complementary affirmative and negative elements ③ connecting contrasting elements (adversative) ④ connecting causally related elements
而 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 3
需 xū to need, to require
HSK 4
耐 nài to endure; to withstand; to bear
HSK 7
耍 shuǎ to play; to have fun

而 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order

4 出 chū — to go out; from inside to outside (opposite of 进/入)
出 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 4
础 chǔ foundation stone; stone base placed beneath a pillar
HSK 6
屈 qū to bend, opposite of "straighten"
HSK 7
拙 zhuō clumsy; unskillful 茁 zhuó sprouting; growing vigorously (of plants)

consists of

4.1 屮 chè — sprout just emerging from the ground
屮 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 1
出 chū to go out; from inside to outside (opposite of 进/入)
HSK 7
逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺)
4.2 凵 kǎn — open mouth; gaping opening
凵 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 1
出 chū to go out; from inside to outside (opposite of 进/入)
HSK 2
画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool)
HSK 5
齿 chǐ tooth; the organ for chewing food in the mouths of humans and some animals
HSK 7
凶 xiōng inauspicious; ominous (of death, disaster, etc., opposite of 吉) 凿 záo chisel (a hand tool with a blade for carving or boring)

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