watchword in Chinese
watchword in Chinese is 口令 — watchword means a word adopted as a slogan expressing a principle, belief or guiding rule; a call to action.
watchword in Chinese
口令
Pronounced: kǒu lìng
(military, security) A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.
What does "watchword" mean?
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noun A word adopted as a slogan expressing a principle, belief or guiding rule; a call to action.
"Atrocities of the most vicious kind were justified by the watchwords: "This is war!" "Might is Right." "Necessity knows no law.""
- noun A secret word agreed in advance, used to answer a guard's challenge and show you are not an enemy.
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- Atrocities of the most vicious kind were justified by the watchwords: "This is war!" "Might is Right." "Necessity knows no law."
- The Esk Valley route to Whitby was a classic example: a basic four trains a day service has persisted for decades, with economy the watchword.
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What is "watchword" in Chinese?
"watchword" in Chinese is 口令. watchword means: A word adopted as a slogan expressing a principle, belief or guiding rule; a call to action.
How do you pronounce 口令?
"watchword" in Chinese is 口令, pronounced "kǒu lìng".
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