嘴唇
zuǐ chún HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

她的嘴唇很红。
Tā de zuǐchún hěn hóng.
Her lips are very red.
冬天我的嘴唇容易干。
Dōngtiān wǒ de zuǐchún róngyì gān.
My lips get dry easily in winter.
他紧张地咬着嘴唇。
Tā jǐnzhāng de yǎozhe zuǐchún.
He nervously bit his lip.
她的嘴唇很红。
Tā de zuǐchún hěn hóng.
Her lips are very red.
我的嘴唇干了。
Wǒ de zuǐchún gān le.
My lips are dry.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 嘴 (zuǐ) means 'mouth,' and 唇 (chún) means 'lip.' Think of it as 'mouth-lip'—the lip part of the mouth. Associating it with the English word 'lip' can help, as the pronunciation of 唇 (chún) sounds somewhat similar to 'chin,' but remember it's the part above the chin!

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, as well as in spoken and written Chinese. It is commonly used in descriptions of appearance, health, emotions (e.g., describing lip color or movement), and in medical or cosmetic contexts.

📖 Grammar Points

Typically used as a subject or object in sentences. It can be modified by adjectives (e.g., 漂亮的嘴唇) and is often paired with verbs like 涂 (to apply lipstick), 咬 (to bite), or 颤抖 (to tremble). Measure words like 片 (piàn) or 双 (shuāng) can be used, e.g., 一片嘴唇 or 一双嘴唇, though it's often omitted in context.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, lips are sometimes associated with beauty and health, as seen in traditional descriptions like '樱桃小嘴' (cherry-like small mouth) for feminine beauty. Red, full lips are often considered attractive and a sign of good vitality.

🔄 Similar Words

Similar to 嘴 (zuǐ), which means 'mouth' as a whole opening. 嘴唇 specifically refers to the lips themselves, while 嘴 is broader and can refer to the entire oral cavity or used metaphorically (e.g., '多嘴' for talking too much).

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