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March 24, 2026
屁股pìgu(pi4gu5)
屁股 (pìgu) refers to the buttocks or bottom part of the body. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often to describe someone's rear end in a lighthearted or humorous manner. The term can also be encountered in idiomatic expressions in Chinese culture.
Frequency#821DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, humor related to body parts is often more accepted than in some Western cultures, which may lead to more playful conversations about the body. For instance, kids in China might playfully tease each other about their 屁股.
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Imagine a pig (pì) sitting on a stool, its round bottom (gu) sticking out. The pig's cute, chubby behind helps you remember both the sound and meaning of 屁股 (pìgu) as it connects to the idea of a bottom.
Meanings of 屁股
pìgu(pi4gu5)
1buttocks
2bottom
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About 屁股
屁股Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#821Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
大腿 (dàtuǐ) refers to the thigh, which is the upper part of the leg, while 屁股 (pìgu) specifically refers to the buttocks.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a pig (pì) sitting on a stool, its round bottom (gu) sticking out. The pig's cute, chubby behind helps you remember both the sound and meaning of 屁股 (pìgu) as it connects to the idea of a bottom.
Usage Notes
Be cautious about using 屁股 in formal situations, as it is more informal and can be considered slang. Common collocations include phrases like '扭屁股' (niǔ pìgu - to wiggle one's butt) or '屁股痛' (pìgu tòng - sore butt).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 屁股 connects with other body-related vocabulary like '手' (shǒu - hand) and '脚' (jiǎo - foot). Focus on using it in context to describe actions or feelings that involve the body.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, humor related to body parts is often more accepted than in some Western cultures, which may lead to more playful conversations about the body. For instance, kids in China might playfully tease each other about their 屁股.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 屁股 with more formal terms like 臀部 (tún bù) and use it inappropriately in formal contexts. For example, saying '我疼我的屁股' (Wǒ téng wǒ de pìgu - I'm hurting my butt) in a serious context may be seen as too casual.
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Grammar Patterns of 屁股
屁股 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 4 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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你____和大腿上的肿块怎么还不消下去？
Why won't those bulges on your hips and thighs go?
Example Sentences for 屁股 (10)
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1
你屁股和大腿上的肿块怎么还不消下去？
nǐ pì gǔ hé dà tuǐ shàng de zhǒng kuài zěn mó huán bù xiāo xià qù？
Why won't those bulges on your hips and thighs go?
2
它把我工装裤屁股那块烧透了。
tā bǎ wǒ gōng zhuāng kù pì gǔ nà kuài shāo tòu le。
It burned clean through the seat of my overalls.
3
弗里达咧嘴笑了，捏了捏他的屁股。
fú lǐ dá liě zuǐ xiào le， ， niē le niē tā de pì。
Frieda grinned, pinching him on the butt.
4
他非常累,所以一屁股坐在椅子上.
tā fēi cháng léi, , suǒ yǐ yī pì gǔ zuò zài yǐ zǐ.
He is very tired so he slumped into a chair.
5
你怎么会认为我会想让你告诉我,我的屁股长胖了?
nǐ zěn mó huì rèn wéi wǒ huì xiǎng ràng nǐ gào sù wǒ, , wǒ de pì gǔ cháng pàng?
What made you think I'd want you to tell me if my ass was getting fat?
6
等胖屁股脱光了衣服洗完澡才结束.
děng pàng pì gǔ tuō guāng le yī fú xǐ wán zǎo cái jié shù.
Right after fat - ass here takes his cIothes off and gets in the bath.
7
他屁股上挨了一脚.
tā pì gǔ shàng āi le yī jiǎo.
He got kicked in the rear.
8
我有叫你把大屁股在寒风里翘得很高 吗 ?
wǒ yǒu jiào nǐ bǎ dà pì gǔ zài hán fēng lǐ qiáo dé hěn gāo?
Did I tell you to stick your ass out in the wind?
9
我非扒掉你的裤子,好好打你一顿屁股不可.
wǒ fēi bā diào nǐ de kù zǐ, , hǎo hǎo dǎ nǐ yī dùn pì gǔ bù.
I'd take down your pants and tan your backside good proper.
10
他顿时脸色苍白,一屁股坐下,双手乱扒泥土.
tā dùn shí liǎn sè cāng bái, , yī pì gǔ zuò, xià , shuāng shǒu luàn bā.
He just turned pale and sat down and began to scratch in the dirt.
Cultural Notes for 屁股
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, humor related to body parts is often more accepted than in some Western cultures, which may lead to more playful conversations about the body. For instance, kids in China might playfully tease each other about their 屁股.
Frequently Asked Questions about 屁股
While 屁股 is informal, it is not considered vulgar, but context matters. It's more suitable for casual conversations.
It's better to avoid using 屁股 in formal or respectful contexts, especially with elders.
Yes, you can also use 臀部 (tún bù) for a more formal or anatomical term.
