Definition
口头禅 (kǒu tóu chán) is a personal catchphrase or pet expression that someone habitually says, like 'you know' or 'whatever'. It differs from 口号 (kǒu hào), which is a public slogan or rallying cry used by a group or organization, not an individual habit.
noun
catchphrasepet expressiona phrase someone habitually says
Examples
- 口头禅“”。Tā de kǒu tóu chán shì “zhēn de jiǎ de”.His catchphrase is 'Really?' or 'Is that true?'.
- “”，口头禅？Nǐ zǒng shuō “suíbiàn”, zhè shì nǐ de kǒu tóu chán ma?You always say 'Whatever' — is that your pet phrase?
- 口头禅，。Zhège kǒu tóu chán tīng qǐlai yǒudiǎn cūlǔ, nǐ zuìhǎo gǎi gǎi.This stock phrase sounds a bit rude; you'd better change it.
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