口令

• Pinyin: kǒu lìng
• Hanzi breakdown: 口 = verbal; 令 = 亼 + 卩 — command/order

Meaning

Password; command; verbal order. A spoken code or military command.

Used in two main contexts: as a security password (especially in military or games), and as a verbal command in drills or exercises. In modern usage, often refers to promotional codes or access passwords in apps and marketing.

Examples

1. 复制这段口令打开软件即可领取优惠。 Copy this password and open the app to claim your discount.
2. 教官大喊一声口令，士兵们立刻立正。 The instructor shouted a command and the soldiers immediately stood at attention.
3. 进入营地需要说出正确的口令。 You need to say the correct password to enter the camp.

Usage Guide

Context: military, security, marketing

Tone: direct

Do Say

• 请输入口令。(Please enter the password.)
• 听口令，齐步走！(On my command, march!)

Don't Say

• 我忘了电脑的口令。(For computer passwords, 密码 is more common — 口令 implies verbal or promotional codes)

Origin & History

Compound of 口 (mouth/verbal) + 令 (order/command). Literally 'verbal command.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal