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March 24, 2026
脖子bózi(bo2zi5)
The term '脖子' (bózi) refers to the neck, which is the part of the body connecting the head to the torso. It is commonly used in both medical contexts and everyday conversation, such as discussing posture, injuries, or fashion items like necklaces and scarves that adorn the neck.
Frequency#1991DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, a person's neck can symbolize grace and beauty, often highlighted in traditional dress or modern fashion. Necklaces are also common gifts representing affection and care.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'bowl' (sounds like 'bo') resting on your 'neck' (zi). Visualize a bowl balancing precariously on your neck, reminding you that '脖子' is all about that delicate part of your body supporting your head.
Meanings of 脖子
bózi(bo2zi5)
1neck
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About 脖子
脖子Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1991Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
颈部 (jǐngbù) refers specifically to the neck region in a medical or anatomical context, while 脖子 (bózi) is more commonly used in everyday language.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'bowl' (sounds like 'bo') resting on your 'neck' (zi). Visualize a bowl balancing precariously on your neck, reminding you that '脖子' is all about that delicate part of your body supporting your head.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse '脖子' with similar-sounding words that refer to other body parts, like '手' (shǒu, hand). This word is informal and widely used in conversation, but in medical contexts, more precise terms might be preferred.
HSK Study Tips
'脖子' is an HSK Level 5 word, connecting to other body-related vocabulary such as '头' (tóu, head) and '肩膀' (jiānbǎng, shoulder). Students should practice using it in sentences describing physical conditions or fashion.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, a person's neck can symbolize grace and beauty, often highlighted in traditional dress or modern fashion. Necklaces are also common gifts representing affection and care.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use '脖子' when referring to the throat, which is '喉咙' (hóulóng). Always remember that '脖子' specifically refers to the neck area, while '喉咙' pertains to the area further down the throat.
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Grammar Patterns of 脖子
脖子 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 2 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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它猛地朝我的脚____咬下去，牙齿还咔咔直响。
His teeth clicked as he snapped at my ankle.
Example Sentences for 脖子 (10)
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它猛地朝我的脚脖子咬下去，牙齿还咔咔直响。
tā měng dì zhāo wǒ de jiǎo bó zǐ yǎo xià qù， ， yá chǐ huán kǎ kǎ zhí。
His teeth clicked as he snapped at my ankle.
2
她突然张开手臂搂住我的脖子，然后吻了我一下。
tā tū rán zhāng kāi shǒu bì lǒu zhù wǒ de bó zǐ， ， rán hòu wěn le wǒ yī。
She flung her arms around my neck and kissed me.
3
我打了个寒战，用围巾把脖子围得更紧了。
wǒ dǎ le gè hán zhàn， ， yòng wéi jīn bǎ bó zǐ wéi dé gēng jǐn。
I shivered and pulled my scarf more tightly round my neck.
4
克纳汉因为扭伤脖子而错过了联赛。
kè nà hàn yīn wéi niǔ shāng bó zǐ ér cuò guò le lián sài。
Kernaghan missed the United game after he ricked his neck.
5
他朝他的兄弟吼叫，脖子上青筋暴突。
tā zhāo tā de xiōng dì hǒu jiào， ， bó zǐ shàng qīng jīn bào。
He shouted at his brother, his neck veins bulging.
6
他胖乎乎的双臂搂住文森特的脖子。
tā pàng hū hū de shuāng bì lǒu zhù wén sēn tè de bó zǐ。
He had twined his chubby arms around Vincent's neck.
7
她脖子上戴着一条银项链，上面挂着个十字架。
tā bó zǐ shàng dài zháo yī tiáo yín xiàng liàn， ， shàng miàn guà zháo gè shí zì。
Round her neck was a cross on a silver chain.
8
他扭伤的脖子治好了。
tā niǔ shāng de bó zǐ zhì hǎo le。
He recovered from a ricked neck.
9
她细腻光滑、美丽白皙的脖子上戴着一条精致的链子。
tā xì nì guāng huá、 、 měi lì bái xī de bó zǐ shàng dài zháo yī tiáo jīng zhì de liàn。
She wore a fine chain about her alabaster neck.
10
我的脖子感觉也很奇怪。
wǒ de bó zǐ gǎn jué yě hěn qí guài。
I also had a strange feeling in my neck.
Cultural Notes for 脖子
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, a person's neck can symbolize grace and beauty, often highlighted in traditional dress or modern fashion. Necklaces are also common gifts representing affection and care.
Frequently Asked Questions about 脖子
'我脖子疼' (wǒ bózi téng) means 'I have a sore neck.'
'个' (gè) is the common measure word used for '脖子'.
While primarily referring to the neck, '脖子' can be used metaphorically in expressions about figurative 'necks' or 'throats' in certain contexts.
