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口令

kǒu lìng
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. oral command
  2. 2. password (used by sentry)

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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

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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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