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Chinese

chūkǒu
Meaning: to speak out; to say something aloud; to bring oneself to say it
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

有些話在心裡想了多年,卻始終難以出口。
有些话在心里想了多年,却始终难以出口。
Some words may stay unspoken even after we have thought about them for years.

Usage Notes

This verb highlights the effort or hesitation involved in saying something aloud, especially something difficult or emotionally charged.

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