A2 noun

口才

kǒucái

When you hear the word "口才" (kǒu cái), think about someone who is really good at talking. It's like having a superpower for speaking!

"口" means mouth, and "才" means talent or ability. So, put them together, and you get "mouth talent" – or, more naturally, good speaking skills.

Someone with great "口才" can explain things clearly, tell interesting stories, or persuade people easily. It’s a very useful skill for making friends, working, or even just ordering food!

So, if someone has "口才" they are eloquent. They have excellent speaking skills.

Test Yourself 12 questions

sentence order A2

Tap words below to build the sentence
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 她的口才很好

This sentence means 'Her eloquence is very good.' The correct order is Subject + Adjective + Noun.

sentence order A2

Tap words below to build the sentence
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我需要提高我的口才

This sentence means 'I need to improve my speaking skills.' The correct order is Subject + Verb + Object.

sentence order A2

Tap words below to build the sentence
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 她有很多好朋友因为她有口才

This sentence means 'She has many good friends because she has good speaking skills.' The cause comes after the effect in this construction.

listening C1

Listen for how '口才' is used in the sentence to describe someone's speaking ability.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 他的口才很好,总是能说服别人。
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listening C1

Identify the action associated with '口才' in this sentence.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 培养口才需要时间和练习。
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listening C1

What quality is essential for a good salesperson, according to the sentence?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 一个好的销售员必须具备出色的口才。
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speaking C1

Read this aloud:

你认为口才在求职面试中有多重要?

Focus: 口才 (kǒu cái)

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

描述一个你认识的,口才非常好的人。

Focus: 非常好 (fēi cháng hǎo)

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

你有没有什么方法来提高自己的口才?

Focus: 提高 (tí gāo)

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