to open one's mouth · to start to talk

开口

kāi kǒu

k+āi·1st tonek+ǒu·3rd tone

WordHSK 7-9

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He regained consciousness and was able to talk.

他恢复了意识，还能开口说话了。

The workers complained when their working hours were extended.

当工作时间被延长时，工人们忍不住开口抱怨起来。

With a high, closed collar, figure-hugging cut, and large slits at either side of a straight skirt, the qipao is unique in its ability to communicate both modesty and sensuousness.

因为有高而闭合的领子、紧身的剪裁和在直身裙两边的大开口，旗袍有着独一无二传达端庄和性感的能力。

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