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    Expressing 'mouth' or 'texture' with 口 (kǒu)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Noun + 口 / 口 + Noun

    Explanation

    口 (kǒu) means 'mouth' but in food contexts often refers to 'mouthfeel' or 'texture,' describing how food feels when eaten. It also serves as a measure word for people in a family or bites of food. For example, 口感 means 'texture' or 'mouthfeel.'

    Examples

    • 你要尝一口吗？这个蛋糕特别好吃。

      Nǐ yào cháng yì kǒu ma? Zhège dàngāo tèbié hǎochī.

      Do you want to have a bite? This cake is really delicious.

    • 我们家有四口人，爸妈和我还有弟弟。

      Wǒmen jiā yǒu sì kǒu rén, bà mā hé wǒ háiyǒu dìdi.

      There are four people in my family: my parents, me, and my younger brother.

    • 这道菜的口感又嫩又滑，非常好。

      Zhè dào cài de kǒugǎn yòu nèn yòu huá, fēicháng hǎo.

      This dish has a tender and smooth texture — it's very good.

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