口才

• 拼音: kǒu cái
• 汉字拆解: 口 = mouth; 才 = talent (original: sprout/emerging)

含义

Eloquence; speaking ability; gift of gab. The skill of expressing oneself clearly and persuasively.

Highly valued in Chinese culture for business, politics, and social situations. Someone with good 口才 can persuade, entertain, and connect with others through speech. Often developed through debate training or public speaking practice.

例句

1. 他口才极好，几句话就能把客户说服。
2. 当律师不仅要懂法律，还要有出色的口才。
3. 她从小就参加演讲比赛，口才得到很好的锻炼。

用法指南

语境: speaking, persuasion, communication

语气: appreciative

正确说法

• 他的口才真是了得。(His eloquence is truly impressive.)
• 口才好的人往往更容易成功。(People with good speaking skills often succeed more easily.)

错误说法

• 她的口才很漂亮。(Don't say 口才漂亮 — use 口才好/出色; 漂亮 doesn't collocate with 口才)

起源与历史

Compound of 口 (mouth) + 才 (talent/ability). Literally 'mouth talent' — talent for speaking.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal