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脱口而出脫口而出 tuō kǒu ér chū — to blurt out; to let slip (an indiscreet remark)

tuō (first tone, high and level) kǒu (third tone, dipping) ér (second tone, rising) chū (first tone, high and level)tuo1 kou3 er2 chu1

Traditional: 脫口而出

to blurt out; to let slip (an indiscreet remark)

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Meanings

  1. to blurt out; to let slip (an indiscreet remark)

    to blurt out; to let slip (an indiscreet remark)

    verb

Character breakdown

  • 口
    kǒu (third tone, dipping)

    mouth; an opening or entrance; measure word for members of a household

    3 strokesRadical 口
  • 出
    chū (first tone, high and level)

    to go out, to come out; to produce, to issue, to put forth; to happen (of a problem); a measure word for plays and operas

    5 strokesRadical 凵

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