张嘴

張嘴

zhāngzuǐ

verb #18,247

Meanings

1 to open one's mouth
2 to gape
3 to speak up (especially to make a request)

Characters

to open; to spread

Examples

HSK 3

他一张嘴就借钱。

Tā yī zhāngzuǐ jiù jiè qián.

The moment he opens his mouth, he asks to borrow money.

HSK 7-9

医生让他张嘴检查牙齿。

Yīshēng ràng tā zhāngzuǐ jiǎnchá yáchǐ.

The doctor asked him to open his mouth for a dental check.

Tips

usage

Beyond the literal meaning, 张嘴 often implies making a (usually unwelcome) request: 一张嘴就要钱 = 'the moment he opens his mouth he asks for money.'

Stroke Order

张 zhāng

嘴 zuǐ