口头 kǒutóu oral
oral; verbal
How to remember 口头: 口 mouth (Kangxi radical 30) + 头 head = oral.
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How it is used
- 'Oral, verbal' as opposed to written - 口头协议 (kǒutóu xiéyì) a verbal agreement.
- Pairs against 书面 (shūmiàn, written): 口头通知 vs 书面通知.
- 口头上答应 (kǒutóu shàng dāying) = to agree only in words; also 口头语 = someone's pet phrase/verbal tic.