Definition
口风 refers to the content or direction of someone's speech that reveals their underlying attitude or intention, often without stating it directly. It is commonly used in phrases like 探口风 'to sound someone out', 露口风 'to let something slip', and 口风紧 'tight-lipped'. The word implies something unspoken that can be read in what a person says.
n.
one's real intention or stance as revealed (often indirectly) through speecha hint or clue inadvertently given in conversation
Examples
- 口风，。Tā xiǎng tàntàn tā de kǒu fēng, kàn tā tóng bù tóngyì.He wanted to sound her out to see if she agreed.
- 口风，。Tā shuōhuà shí bù xiǎoxīn lòu le kǒu fēng, jiéguǒ dàjiā dōu zhīdào le.He carelessly let something slip while talking, and in the end everyone found out.
- 口风，。Tā de kǒu fēng hěn jǐn, shéi wèn yě bù shuō.She is very tight-lipped; no matter who asks, she won't say.
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