口授 (kǒu shòu) — to dictate (say something for someone else to write down); to instruct orally
Definition
A formal, written-style verb for oral transmission — either dictating text for someone to write down, or passing on knowledge/skill purely by speaking. Often paired with 口述 (the speaker's side) and 记录/笔录 (the writer's side).
verb
to dictate (say something for someone else to write down)to instruct orally
Examples
- 口授。Lǎo shī xiàng xué shēng kǒu shòu le jǐ tiáo zhòng yào de xué xí fāng fǎ.The teacher orally taught the students a few important study methods.
- ，口授。Tā kǒu shù le yì fēng xìn, mì shū zài páng biān kǒu shòu.He dictated a letter while the secretary took it down.
- ，口授。Zhè mén jì yì méi yǒu jiào cái, quán kào shī fu kǒu shòu.This craft has no textbook; it relies entirely on the master's oral instruction.
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