切口 (qiè kǒu) — specialized jargon or argot of a particular social group, profession, or underworld; regional accent or dialect
Definition
A single noun that covers two distinct senses: the secret jargon of a trade, profession, or underworld, and a regional accent or dialect. Let context tell you which one is meant.
noun
specialized jargon or argot of a particular social groupprofessionor underworldregional accent or dialect
Examples
- 切口。Jǐng chá tīng bù dǒng fàn zuì fèn zǐ de qiè kǒu.The police can't understand the criminals' argot.
- 切口。Zhè ge háng yè de qiè kǒu zhǐ yǒu lǎo yuán gōng cái shú xi.Only veteran employees are familiar with this industry's jargon.
- 切口。Bù tóng dì qū de qiè kǒu chā bié hěn dà.The regional accents of different areas are very different.
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