口令 kǒulìng oral command
oral command; a word of command (used in drilling troops or gymnasts); password (used by sentry)
How to remember 口令: 口 mouth (Kangxi radical 30) + 令 command = oral command.
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How it is used
- Two senses. A drill 'command' shouted to troops/gymnasts - 喊口令 (hǎn kǒulìng) to call out orders.
- Also a 'password/watchword' used by a sentry or in security: 输入口令 (shūrù kǒulìng) to enter the password. Both are spoken/keyed verbal keys.