No. 6,489 in Chinese
改口
"改口" means to change one's wording or statement.
In a sentence
他说这是误会,不过后来改口承认了错误。
He said it was a misunderstanding, but later changed his statement to admit the mistake.
In this sentence, '改口' means to change one's statement or words that were previously said, often due to a realization or newfound clarity. It indicates a shift in stance or admission of prior inaccuracy.
他原来说他不想去旅行,现在改口说他想去了。
He initially said he didn't want to travel, but now he changed his mind and said he wanted to go.
Here, '改口' refers to changing one's expressed stance or opinion, highlighting a change of mind or reconsideration about whether to participate in a certain activity.
法庭上,他突然改口说他是无辜的。
In court, he suddenly changed his statement to claim that he was innocent.
In this context, '改口' is used to describe a change in testimony or accusation, often carrying legal or official implications of flip-flopping or reconsideration.
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