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March 24, 2026
鼻子bízi(bi2zi5)
鼻子 (bǐzi) refers to the nose, an important facial feature used for breathing and smelling. It is commonly used in both medical contexts and everyday conversations to describe physical attributes or discuss health-related topics.
Frequency#1891DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the nose is often associated with health and beauty standards. A person’s nose shape can be a topic of discussion, especially in contexts involving aesthetics and traditional medicine.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big, round letter 'B' representing the shape of a nose, and visualize 'zi' as a zigzag path leading down from the nose, reminding you of the way air travels through it. The character 鼻 (bǐ) is made up of the radical '鼻' which signifies the nose, helping you connect the form to its meaning.
Meanings of 鼻子
bízi(bi2zi5)
1nose
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About 鼻子
鼻子Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1891Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
鼻子 (nose) vs 嘴巴 (mouth) — choose 鼻子 when referring specifically to the organ for smelling and breathing, not for eating or speaking.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a big, round letter 'B' representing the shape of a nose, and visualize 'zi' as a zigzag path leading down from the nose, reminding you of the way air travels through it. The character 鼻 (bǐ) is made up of the radical '鼻' which signifies the nose, helping you connect the form to its meaning.
Usage Notes
While 鼻子 is a straightforward term, students may confuse it with other body parts. It’s informal in tone but can be used in both casual and medical conversations. Be mindful of the pronunciation, ensuring that the second syllable 'zi' is pronounced with the correct tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 鼻子 connects well with other body parts like 眼睛 (yǎnjīng – eye) and 耳朵 (ěrduo – ear). Students should practice using it in sentences to describe health or physical characteristics, enhancing their vocabulary related to the human body.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the nose is often associated with health and beauty standards. A person’s nose shape can be a topic of discussion, especially in contexts involving aesthetics and traditional medicine.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 鼻子 with other body parts like 眼睛 or 耳朵, resulting in sentences like '我有三只鼻子' (I have three noses), which is incorrect. The correct form is '我有一个鼻子' (I have one nose).
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Grammar Patterns of 鼻子
鼻子 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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然后他抽了抽____，发觉有一股烧焦的味道。
Then he sniffed. There was a smell of burning.
Example Sentences for 鼻子 (10)
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然后他抽了抽鼻子，发觉有一股烧焦的味道。
rán hòu tā chōu le chōu bí zǐ， ， fā jué yǒu yī gǔ shāo jiāo de wèi。
Then he sniffed. There was a smell of burning.
2
他看到那只狗一抽一抽的鼻子从篮子里冒出来。
tā kàn dào nà zhī gǒu yī chōu yī chōu de bí zǐ cóng lán zǐ lǐ mào chū lái。
He saw the dog's twitching nose poke out of the basket.
3
高浓度的臭氧会对眼睛、鼻子和咽喉有刺激作用。
gāo nóng dù de chòu yǎng huì duì yǎn jīng、 、 bí zǐ hé yān hóu yǒu cì jī zuò。
In heavy concentrations, ozone is irritating to the eyes, nose and throat.
4
她皱皱鼻子，为他毫无热情而感到不快。
tā zhòu zhòu bí zǐ， ， wéi tā háo wú rè qíng ér gǎn dào bù。
She wrinkled her nose, piqued by his total lack of enthusiasm.
5
为改变鼻子的形状，她甚至接受了整形手术。
wéi gǎi biàn bí zǐ de xíng zhuàng， ， tā shèn zhì jiē shòu le zhěng xíng shǒu。
She even had plastic surgery to change the shape of her nose.
6
他吸了吸鼻子，对这项提议感到窘迫不安，心烦意乱。
tā xī le xī bí zǐ， ， duì zhè xiàng tí yì gǎn dào jiǒng pò bù， ān ， xīn fán。
He sniffed, fidgeting in discomfort, uneasy at the suggestion.
7
他和史密斯打了一架，把后者的鼻子打出了血。
tā hé shǐ mì sī dǎ le yī jià， ， bǎ hòu zhě de bí zǐ dǎ chū le。
He had had a fight with Smith and bloodied his nose.
8
为了做做样子，卡萝尔适时地抽了几下鼻子。
wéi le zuò zuò yàng zǐ， ， kǎ luó ěr shì shí dì chōu le jī xià bí。
Carol managed a few proper snivels for the sake of appearance.
9
鼻子直挺，嘴巴大而饱满，很性感。
bí zǐ zhí tǐng， ， zuǐ bā dà ér bǎo， mǎn ， hěn。
The nose was straight, the mouth sensuously wide and full.
10
他掏出一块手帕，擤了擤鼻子。
tā tāo chū yī kuài shǒu pà， ， xǐng le xǐng bí。
He took out a handkerchief and blew his nose.
Cultural Notes for 鼻子
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the nose is often associated with health and beauty standards. A person’s nose shape can be a topic of discussion, especially in contexts involving aesthetics and traditional medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about 鼻子
Make sure to pronounce '鼻' with a rising tone (bǐ) and '子' with a falling tone (zi) to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
The measure word for 鼻子 is 个 (gè), so you would say '一个鼻子' (yí gè bǐzi) for 'one nose'.
Yes, 鼻子 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but in medical settings, you might encounter more formal terms.
