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March 24, 2026
唇chún(chun2)
The character 唇 (chún) refers to 'lip' or 'lips' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in both anatomical contexts and in expressions related to speaking or facial features. Understanding this character can help learners discuss emotions and physical characteristics in more detail.
Strokes10Radical口Frequency#4170DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, lips can symbolize beauty and expression, often associated with cosmetics and health. For instance, the practice of lip makeup has deep roots in traditional beauty standards and continues to be an important aspect of modern beauty culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pair of lips shaped like a 'C' when you pronounce 'chún.' The character 唇 looks like two lips forming a smile, reminding you of the word's meaning. Picture someone pouting their lips (唇) while trying to say 'chún' to emphasize their expression.
Meanings of 唇
chún(chun2)
1lip
2lips
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About 唇
唇Simplified
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口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 唇
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嘴 (zuǐ) — use 唇 (chún) specifically for 'lip' in anatomical contexts, while 嘴 (zuǐ) refers to 'mouth' more generally.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a pair of lips shaped like a 'C' when you pronounce 'chún.' The character 唇 looks like two lips forming a smile, reminding you of the word's meaning. Picture someone pouting their lips (唇) while trying to say 'chún' to emphasize their expression.
Usage Notes
When using 唇, be sure to clarify whether you mean a single lip or both lips, as context can change its implication. It is typically used in both formal and informal speech, but may appear more frequently in medical or descriptive contexts. A common collocation is '唇彩' (lip gloss), which relates to beauty and cosmetics.
HSK Study Tips
Although 唇 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other body parts like 口 (kǒu - mouth) and 舌 (shé - tongue) that are essential for HSK Level 2 learners. Focus on pronunciation and proper use in phrases to enhance your vocabulary about the body.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, lips can symbolize beauty and expression, often associated with cosmetics and health. For instance, the practice of lip makeup has deep roots in traditional beauty standards and continues to be an important aspect of modern beauty culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 唇 with 口 (kǒu), which means 'mouth.' For example, saying '我喜欢我的口' (I like my mouth) when intending to say '唇' is incorrect. Instead, use '我喜欢我的唇' for clarity.
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Grammar Patterns of 唇
唇 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
你不一定非要让____膏的颜色同礼服完全搭配。
You don't have to match your lipstick exactly to your outfit.
Example Sentences for 唇 (10)
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你不一定非要让唇膏的颜色同礼服完全搭配。
nǐ bù yī dìng fēi yào ràng chún gāo de yán sè tóng lǐ fú wán quán dā pèi。
You don't have to match your lipstick exactly to your outfit.
2
厨师的薄唇一弯，露出一丝不易察觉的微笑。
chú shī de báo chún yī wān， ， lòu chū yī sī bù yì chá jué de wēi。
A small, unobtrusive smile curved the cook's thin lips.
3
然而他的证词只是新一轮唇枪舌剑中的一股火力。
rán ér tā de zhèng cí zhī shì xīn yī lún chún qiāng shé jiàn zhōng de yī gǔ huǒ lì。
His testimony, however, was only one in a salvo of new attacks.
4
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.
tā shēn shàng yǒu yán zhòng de yū shāng， ， zuǐ chún yě pò。
She had quite severe bruising and a cut lip.
7
海伦选择的唇膏很适合她的肤色。
hǎi lún xuǎn zé de chún gāo hěn shì hé tā de fū sè。
Helen's choice of lipstick was a good match for her skin-tone.
8
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.
9
他上唇扁平，下唇耷拉。
tā shàng chún biǎn píng， ， xià chún dā。
His upper lip was flat, but the lower one sagged.
10
他紧张地咬着下嘴唇。
tā jǐn zhāng dì yǎo zháo xià zuǐ chún。
He chewed his lower lip nervously.
Cultural Notes for 唇
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, lips can symbolize beauty and expression, often associated with cosmetics and health. For instance, the practice of lip makeup has deep roots in traditional beauty standards and continues to be an important aspect of modern beauty culture.
Word Family of 唇
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Words Containing This Character20
唇chúnlip
嘴唇zuǐchúnlip
唇膏lip balm
兔唇hare lip (birth defect)
唇舌argument
下唇lower lip
唇枪舌剑fight a battle of words唇槍舌劍
上唇upper lip
反唇相讥to retort反唇相譏
唇齿interdependent唇齒
唇齿相依interdependent唇齒相依
阴唇labia陰唇
唇亡齿寒lit. without the lips, the teeth feel the cold (idiom); fig. intimately interdependent唇亡齒寒
费唇舌to argue needlessly費唇舌
白唇鹿Cervus albirostris (white-lipped deer)
驴唇不对马嘴fig. beside the point驢唇不對馬嘴
唇音labial consonant
内唇epipharynx (entomology)內唇
唇齿音labiodental (e.g. the consonant f in standard Chinese)唇齒音
双唇音bilabial consonant (b, p, or m)雙唇音
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Frequently Asked Questions about 唇
唇 can be used in both anatomical discussions and in beauty contexts, such as describing lip makeup.
唇 is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
唇 is pronounced as 'chún' with a rising tone, similar to a question intonation.
