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March 24, 2026
嘴唇zuǐchún(zui3chun2)
嘴唇 (zui3 chun2) refers to the lips, which are the fleshy boundaries of the mouth. This term is commonly used in both medical and everyday contexts, such as discussing facial features, beauty, or health-related issues. It is important to note that '嘴' refers to 'mouth' and '唇' refers to 'lip', indicating its specific anatomical reference.
Frequency#3950DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the appearance of one's lips can be tied to beauty standards, with many people using specific lip colors or products to enhance their features, especially during festivals and celebrations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pair of lips speaking, with '嘴' (mouth) as the base and '唇' (lip) as the outer layer. You can visualize a 'zoo' (sounds like 'zui') where animals chat with their 'chins' (sounds like 'chun') to remember the pronunciation and meaning. Picture each animal showing off their lips while communicating.
Meanings of 嘴唇
zuǐchún(zui3chun2)
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About 嘴唇
嘴唇Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 嘴唇
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嘴 (mouth) vs 嘴巴 (mouth, colloquial) — use 嘴唇 when specifically referring to the lips, while 嘴 or 嘴巴 refers to the entire mouth.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a pair of lips speaking, with '嘴' (mouth) as the base and '唇' (lip) as the outer layer. You can visualize a 'zoo' (sounds like 'zui') where animals chat with their 'chins' (sounds like 'chun') to remember the pronunciation and meaning. Picture each animal showing off their lips while communicating.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 嘴唇 with similar terms like 嘴巴 (mouth) or 唇膏 (lip balm). '嘴唇' is more specific to the lips, often used in discussions about beauty or anatomy. Additionally, the tone for '嘴' is third tone and '唇' is second tone, which can be tricky for learners.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 6 HSK word, 嘴唇 connects with other body-related terms and expressions. Students should focus on pronunciation and practice using it in sentences related to health or beauty to enhance retention and contextual understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the appearance of one's lips can be tied to beauty standards, with many people using specific lip colors or products to enhance their features, especially during festivals and celebrations.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is confusing the tones, such as saying 'zui2 chun2' instead of 'zui3 chun2'. Another mistake is using it inappropriately in phrases, like saying '我嘴巴痛' (my mouth hurts) when you mean '我嘴唇痛' (my lips hurt).
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Grammar Patterns of 嘴唇
嘴唇 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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他俯下身去，在她____上轻轻一吻。
He leaned down and kissed her lightly on the mouth.
Example Sentences for 嘴唇 (10)
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他俯下身去，在她嘴唇上轻轻一吻。
tā fǔ xià shēn qù， ， zài tā zuǐ chún shàng qīng qīng yī。
He leaned down and kissed her lightly on the mouth.
2
她身上有严重的淤伤，嘴唇也破了。
tā shēn shàng yǒu yán zhòng de yū shāng， ， zuǐ chún yě pò。
She had quite severe bruising and a cut lip.
3
涂有深色唇彩的嘴唇看上去和浓艳的眼妆不相称。
tú yǒu shēn sè chún cǎi de zuǐ chún kàn shàng qù hé nóng yàn de yǎn zhuāng bù xiāng chēng。
Very dark glossy lips look wrong with heavily made-up eyes.
4
他紧张地咬着下嘴唇。
tā jǐn zhāng dì yǎo zháo xià zuǐ chún。
He chewed his lower lip nervously.
5
她生气时把嘴闭得很紧,嘴唇都变白了.
tā shēng qì shí bǎ zuǐ bì dé hěn jǐn, , zuǐ chún dū biàn bái.
In her anger she compressed her lips so tightly that they went white.
6
血从他划伤的嘴唇涌出顺着下巴往下流。
xiě cóng tā huá shāng de zuǐ chún yǒng chū shùn zháo xià bā wǎng xià liú。
Blood from his cut lip trickled over his chin.
7
她直接吻上了他的嘴唇。
tā zhí jiē wěn shàng le tā de zuǐ chún。
She kissed him full on the mouth.
8
她同时放弃了绿发, 翘起的嘴唇,还有超级模特般的颧骨.
tā tóng shí fàng qì le lǜ fā, , qiáo qǐ de zuǐ, chún , huán yǒu chāo jí mó tè bān de.
She also gave up green locks , pouty lips and cheekbones of a supermodel.
9
美不是乾渴的嘴唇,也不是伸出的空手.
měi bù shì qián kě de zuǐ chún, , yě bù shì shēn chū de kōng.
It is not a thirsting nor an empty hand stretched forth.
10
尼克慢慢向她低下头去，直到他们的嘴唇碰在了一起。
ní kè màn màn xiàng tā dī xià tóu qù， ， zhí dào tā mén de zuǐ chún pèng zài le yī。
Nick's head bent slowly over hers until their mouths met.
Cultural Notes for 嘴唇
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the appearance of one's lips can be tied to beauty standards, with many people using specific lip colors or products to enhance their features, especially during festivals and celebrations.
Frequently Asked Questions about 嘴唇
Make sure you say 'zui3 chun2' with the correct tones: the first word has a third tone and the second word has a second tone.
Yes, 嘴唇 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in medical or beauty-related discussions.
嘴巴 refers to the mouth in general, while 嘴唇 specifically refers to the lips.
