Meaning
住口 is a direct and forceful command telling someone to stop talking immediately. It combines 住 (to stop) with 口 (mouth), literally meaning 'stop your mouth.' This expression is considered quite blunt and impolite, often used when someone is angry or extremely annoyed.
Usage
This is a harsh, impolite command typically used in angry confrontations or when someone urgently needs another person to stop speaking. It's more forceful than polite requests like 请安静. Parents might use it with misbehaving children, or it appears in heated arguments. Avoid using it in formal settings or with people you should show respect to, as it can be quite offensive.
Examples
- 01住口！不要再说了！! !Shut up! Don't say anymore!
- 02你给我住口，我不想听你的借口。, .You shut your mouth, I don't want to hear your excuses.
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Common collocations
- 给我住口shut up right now! (emphatic)
- 都住口everyone shut up!
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 住, which means 'to stop' or 'to hold still,' with 口 (mouth), creating a direct command to stop one's mouth from moving or speaking.