口齿

口齒

kǒuchǐ

noun #18,895

Meanings

Literally 'mouth and teeth' - the tools of speech, hence enunciation and diction.

HSK 3

她口齿清楚，表达能力很强。

Tā kǒuchǐ qīngchu, biǎodá nénglì hěn qiáng.

She has clear diction and strong communication skills.

HSK 7-9

这个孩子口齿伶俐。

Zhè gè háizi kǒuchǐ línglì.

This child is very articulate.

usage

口齿 is almost always used in set phrases: 口齿清楚 (clear articulation), 口齿伶俐 (articulate and sharp), 口齿不清 (unclear speech/slurred). Rarely used alone.

口 kǒu

齿 chǐ