油嘴 (yóu zuǐ) — glib talker; spray nozzle, spray head

Definition

油嘴 has two very different meanings: it can refer to a person who is a glib talker (someone with a smooth tongue), or to a mechanical spray nozzle or spray head (such as on a fuel injector or spray bottle). The literal meaning is 'oil mouth,' which applies to both: a person with an 'oily' mouth (slick with words) and a device that sprays oil.

glib talkerspray nozzlespray head

Examples

油嘴。
Nàge yóu zuǐ yòu zài piàn rén le.
That glib talker is lying to people again.
油嘴。
Zhège pēnhú de yóu zuǐ huài le.
The spray nozzle of this watering can is broken.
油嘴。
Jīqì de yóu zuǐ xūyào qīngxǐ.
The spray nozzle of the machine needs cleaning.

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