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口令

kǒu lìng
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

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

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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