Traducción y Significado de: 閉口 - heikou

Explicación y Etimología - (閉口) heikou

The word 閉口 (heikou) is composed by the kanjis 閉 (hei), which means "close" or "closed", and 口 (kou), which means "mouth". The word can be translated as "close your mouth" or "be silent". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the culture of the Japanese imperial court was highly valued. At the time, label and courtesy were considered important, and courtiers were trained to control their emotions and maintain composure in all situations. The expression 閉口 was used to describe the attitude of a courtesan that kept his mouth closed and did not speak even when provoked or insulted. This attitude was considered a demonstration of self -control and respect for social hierarchy. Over time, the expression is used in broader contexts to describe any situation in which someone refuses to speak or maintains silence by their own choice.