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皱纹 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
皱纹zhòuwénwrinkleHSK 7, n, rank #10237, Hard
zhòuwén(zhou4wen2) T4
  1. 1wrinkle
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March 24, 2026
皱纹(皺紋)zhòuwén(zhou4wen2)

皱纹 (zhòuwén) refers to the lines or creases that form on the skin, often as a result of aging or environmental factors. It is commonly used in contexts discussing beauty, health, and aging, as well as in literature and poetry to convey deeper emotional states or the passage of time.

Frequency#10237DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, wrinkles are often associated with wisdom and experience, as seen in proverbs that emphasize the value of aging gracefully. Beauty standards may differ, with a focus on youthful skin, making discussions about wrinkles particularly poignant in social and commercial contexts.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'zoo' where animals have 'wrinkles' on their skin, reminding you of the word 皱纹 (zhòuwén). The character 皱 (zhòu) looks like a crumpled piece of paper, symbolizing something wrinkled, while 纹 (wén) can remind you of the lines or patterns found on that crumpled paper.

Meanings of 皱纹

zhòuwén(zhou4wen2)
1wrinkle
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About 皱纹

皱纹Simplified
皺紋Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#10237Frequency Rank
道Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 皱纹

Quick Contrast

皱纹 (wrinkle) vs 皱褶 (pleat) — choose 皱纹 when referring specifically to skin lines, while 皱褶 relates to fabric folds.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'zoo' where animals have 'wrinkles' on their skin, reminding you of the word 皱纹 (zhòuwén). The character 皱 (zhòu) looks like a crumpled piece of paper, symbolizing something wrinkled, while 纹 (wén) can remind you of the lines or patterns found on that crumpled paper.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 皱纹 with 皱 (zhòu), which means to wrinkle something intentionally. This term is more formal and is usually used in contexts discussing skin or fabric, rather than in casual conversation. Common collocations include 皱纹的皮肤 (wrinkled skin) and 皱纹的产生 (the formation of wrinkles).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 皱纹 is useful in discussions about health and beauty, connecting well with other vocabulary related to aging, such as 老化 (lǎohuà, aging) and 青春 (qīngchūn, youth). Focus on using it in descriptive contexts to enhance your speaking and writing skills.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, wrinkles are often associated with wisdom and experience, as seen in proverbs that emphasize the value of aging gracefully. Beauty standards may differ, with a focus on youthful skin, making discussions about wrinkles particularly poignant in social and commercial contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 皱纹 (wrinkle) with 皱 (to wrinkle), mistakenly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有皱皮肤' (Wǒ yǒu zhòu pífū) is incorrect; it should be '我有皱纹的皮肤' (Wǒ yǒu zhòuwén de pífū).

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Component Characters

皱zhòuto wrinkle
HSK 710 strokes皮
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纹wénline
7 strokes纟
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Grammar Patterns of 皱纹

皱纹 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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克雷弗克一笑，脸上的____就加深了。

When Crevecoeur smiled, the creases in his face deepened.

Example Sentences for 皱纹 (8)

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克雷弗克一笑，脸上的皱纹就加深了。

kè léi fú kè yī xiào， ， liǎn shàng de zhòu wén jiù jiā shēn。

When Crevecoeur smiled, the creases in his face deepened.
2
他是个脸部轮廓分明、皱纹明显的矮个子男人。

tā shì gè liǎn bù lún kuò fēn míng、 、 zhòu wén míng xiǎn de ǎi gè zǐ nán。

He's a very small man with a lined, craggy face.
3
她脸上的每条皱纹都讲述了一次痛苦的经历。

tā liǎn shàng de měi tiáo zhòu wén dū jiǎng shù le yī cì tòng kǔ de jīng lì。

Every line etched on her face told a story of personal anguish.
4
我的确比从前显老，皱纹也多了。

wǒ de què bǐ cóng qián xiǎn lǎo， ， zhòu wén yě duō。

I did indeed look older and more wrinkled than ever.
5
弗兰克林·罗斯福那张富有动作的脸突然凝固不动,条条皱纹就象刻在石雕上一样.

fú lán kè lín· · luó sī fú nà zhāng fù yǒu dòng zuò de liǎn tū rán níng gù bù, dòng , tiáo tiáo zhòu wén jiù xiàng kè zài shí diāo shàng.

Franklin Roosevelt's mobile face settled into lines that looked carved on stone.
6
他的脸像老人一样布满皱纹。

tā de liǎn xiàng lǎo rén yī yàng bù mǎn zhòu wén。

His lined face was that of an old man.
7
埃达有一张布满皱纹、长得像猿猴的脸。

āi dá yǒu yī zhāng bù mǎn zhòu wén、 、 cháng dé xiàng yuán hóu de。

Ada had a wrinkled, simian face.
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埃斯特使着熨斗, 把荷叶边上的一道道小皱纹熨平.

āi sī tè shǐ zháo yùn dǒu, , bǎ hé yè biān shàng de yī dào dào xiǎo zhòu wén yùn.

Esther, wielding an iron, pressed out the wrinkles between the flounces.

Cultural Notes for 皱纹

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, wrinkles are often associated with wisdom and experience, as seen in proverbs that emphasize the value of aging gracefully. Beauty standards may differ, with a focus on youthful skin, making discussions about wrinkles particularly poignant in social and commercial contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions about 皱纹

You can say: 她的脸上有很多皱纹 (Tā de liǎn shàng yǒu hěn duō zhòuwén), meaning 'She has many wrinkles on her face.'