Definitions
- 1. oral command
- 2. password (used by sentry)
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Word relationships
Usage notes
Collocations
Typically used with verbs like 回答 (answer) or 核对 (check), e.g., 回答口令 (answer the password).
Cultural notes
In military contexts, 口令 often involves a challenge-response protocol, where one gives the first half and the other must reply with the correct second half.
Example Sentences
1 shown站岗的士兵要求我回答 口令 。
The soldier on guard asked me to answer the password.
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