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muzzle in Chinese

muzzle in Chinese is 口吻, 给 — muzzle means an animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.

muzzle in Chinese

口吻
noun
Pronounced: kǒu wěn
The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws.
verb
Pronounced: gěi
(transitive, figuratively) To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); to gag; to silence; to censor.

What does "muzzle" mean?

  1. noun An animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.
    "The dog's muzzle twitched at the smell of food."
  2. noun The open front end of a gun barrel, where the bullet exits.
    "Smoke curled from the muzzle after the shot."
  3. verb To stop someone from speaking freely or expressing an opinion; to silence.
    "Critics accused the government of trying to muzzle the press."

muzzle in a sentence

  • The dog's muzzle twitched at the smell of food.
  • They put a muzzle on the dog before the vet visit.
  • Smoke curled from the muzzle after the shot.
  • Critics accused the government of trying to muzzle the press.

Similar words in Chinese

gag

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "muzzle" in Chinese?

"muzzle" in Chinese is 口吻, 给. muzzle means: An animal's nose and mouth area, or a strap-on device fitted over it to stop biting or eating.

How do you pronounce 口吻?

"muzzle" in Chinese is 口吻, pronounced "kǒu wěn".

How do you use "muzzle" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog's muzzle twitched at the smell of food." In Chinese, "muzzle" is 口吻, 给.

Are there other ways to say "muzzle" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "muzzle": 口吻, 给.

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