Definition
口口声声 is a four-character set phrase (习语) used to describe someone who repeatedly says something over and over again, often with a derogatory tone implying insincerity, empty promises, or hypocrisy. The literal meaning is 'mouth mouth voice voice,' but you use it to emphasize that someone keeps making the same claim or excuse while their actions don't match. It's always followed by a verb phrase — usually what the person keeps saying.
v.p.
to keep saying something repeatedly and insincerely (derogatory)
Examples
- 口口声声，。Tā kǒu kou shēng shēng shuō yào jiè yān, dàn cónglái méi jiè diào guò.He keeps saying over and over that he'll quit smoking, but he's never actually quit.
- 口口声声，。Lǎobǎn kǒu kou shēng shēng dāying zhǎng gōngzī, què yìzhí bú duìxiàn.The boss repeatedly promises a raise, but never follows through.
- 口口声声，。Tā kǒu kou shēng shēng shuō zìjǐ shì shòuhài zhě, qíshí shì tā xiān dòng shǒu de.She keeps claiming over and over that she's the victim, but actually she started the fight.
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