Definition
口径 has two senses: (1) the bore/diameter of a circular opening (e.g., pipe or gun barrel) — more specific than 直径, which is any diameter; (2) figurative 'official line' or stance, often implying a coordinated version among a group — distinct from 说法 (personal account) and 立场 (principled position).
noun
borecaliberdiameteraperture (physical measurement of a circular opening)(figurative) stancepositionversion (of events)official line
Examples
- 口径。Zhège shuǐguǎn kǒu jìng shì shí límǐ.The diameter of this water pipe is ten centimeters.
- 口径，。Wǒmen bìxū tǒngyī kǒu jìng, bù néng yǒu máodùn.We must align our stories; there must be no contradictions.
- 口径。Tāmen liǎng gè rén de kǒu jìng wánquán bù yíyàng.The two people's accounts are completely different.
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