上口 (shàng kǒu) — smooth and easy to pronounce (of words or phrases); fluent and catchy when read aloud
Definition
Describes words or phrases that read smoothly and fluently aloud — easy to say and catchy. Often used for lyrics, dialogue, and tongue-twisters.
adjective
smooth and easy to pronounce (of words or phrases)fluent and catchy when read aloud
Examples
- 上口。Zhè shǒu shī dú qǐ lái hěn shàng kǒu.This poem reads very smoothly.
- 上口，。Zhè xiē gē cí xiě dé fēi cháng shàng kǒu, wǒ yì tīng jiù jì zhù le.These lyrics are written very catchily; I remembered them after one listen.
- 上口，。Zhè duàn rào kǒu lìng bú shàng kǒu, wǒ niàn le hǎo jǐ cì dōu méi niàn duì.This tongue twister isn't smooth; I've recited it several times and still haven't gotten it right.
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