口香糖

• 拼音: kǒu xiāng táng
• 汉字拆解: 口 = mouth; 香 = 禾 (grain) + 日 (sun) — fragrant; 糖 = 米 (rice) + 唐 — sugar/candy

含义

Chewing gum. A soft, cohesive substance designed to be chewed but not swallowed.

A common everyday item, especially popular among young people. Often mentioned in contexts of oral hygiene, freshening breath, or as a prohibited item in Singapore. Can also appear in discussions about littering.

例句

1. 嚼口香糖可以缓解紧张情绪。
2. 新加坡禁止销售和携带口香糖。
3. 她从包里拿出一片口香糖递给我。

用法指南

语境: everyday, oral care, snacks

语气: casual

正确说法

• 你有口香糖吗？(Do you have any gum?)
• 别把口香糖吐在地上。(Don't spit your gum on the ground.)

错误说法

• 在正式场合嚼口香糖。(Chewing gum in formal settings like meetings or interviews is considered rude)

起源与历史

Compound of 口 (mouth) + 香 (fragrant) + 糖 (candy/sugar). Literally 'mouth fragrance candy.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal