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噘juēto poutv, 15 strokes, radical 口, rank #45282, Very Hard
juē(jue1)jue T1
  1. 1to pout
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March 24, 2026

噘juē(jue1)

The character 噘 (juē) means 'to pout' or 'to make a face'. It is commonly used to describe a facial expression where the lips are pushed forward, often signaling displeasure or sulkiness. This term can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as when someone is upset or trying to express dissatisfaction.

Strokes15Radical口Frequency#45282DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, pouting often indicates a playful or childish demeanor, especially in younger people. It can also be seen in popular media, where characters pout to show their dissatisfaction or mock annoyance, aligning with a cultural appreciation for humor in expressions.

Memory tip

Imagine a child who is pouting with their lips pushed out like a little 'j' shape. The character 噘 resembles a 'pouting' mouth, with the curved top suggesting the protruded lips, while the '口' radical at the bottom signifies the mouth itself. Visualize this child dramatically sticking out their lips to remember the sound 'juē' and the meaning of pouting.

Meanings of 噘

juē(jue1)
1to pout
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About 噘

噘Simplified
15Strokes
口Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

噘 (juē) vs 撅 (juē) — use 噘 for expressing a facial pout, while 撅 is more about the act of turning up or sticking out something, like a lip or a nose.

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 噘 is generally informal and may not be suitable for formal writing. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar expressions or to use it in the wrong context, such as saying '我噘嘴' (wǒ juē zuǐ) when feeling proud, which is incorrect; it should be used for negative emotions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 噘 is not an HSK level word, it connects to emotional expressions commonly found in basic conversational vocabulary. Students should focus on understanding facial expressions and body language along with this term, as it enhances conversational skills in expressing feelings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 噘 in serious contexts, such as saying '我噘嘴因为我生气' (wǒ juē zuǐ yīn wèi wǒ shēng qì), which is correct but may sound too childish. Instead, consider using more serious terms for expressing anger.

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Etymology of 噘

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
+
Phonetic (sound)厥
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Origin

噘 = 口 + 厥. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 噘

IDS Structure⿰口厥
噘Full character
=
口kou3
left
厥jue2
right
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Parts

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How to say to pout in Chinese

“to pout” in Chinese is噘juē

The character 噘 (juē) means 'to pout' or 'to make a face'. It is commonly used to describe a facial expression where the lips are pushed forward, often signaling displeasure or sulkiness. This term can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as when someone is upset or trying to express dissatisfaction.

When to use 噘

Be mindful that 噘 is generally informal and may not be suitable for formal writing. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar expressions or to use it in the wrong context, such as saying '我噘嘴' (wǒ juē zuǐ) when feeling proud, which is incorrect; it should be used for negative emotions.

噘 or something close to it

噘 (juē) vs 撅 (juē) — use 噘 for expressing a facial pout, while 撅 is more about the act of turning up or sticking out something, like a lip or a nose.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 噘 in serious contexts, such as saying '我噘嘴因为我生气' (wǒ juē zuǐ yīn wèi wǒ shēng qì), which is correct but may sound too childish. Instead, consider using more serious terms for expressing anger.

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Grammar patterns of 噘

噘 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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那女助手____起了嘴。

The assistant pursed her lips.

Example sentences for 噘 (1)

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那女助手噘起了嘴。

nà nǚ zhùshǒu juē qǐ le zuǐ。

The assistant pursed her lips.
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Word Family of 噘

Words containing this character2
噘juēto pout
噘嘴to pout (to express anger or displeasure)
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Words with 噘

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Frequently asked questions about 噘

You can say '她噘着嘴' (tā juē zhe zuǐ), meaning 'She is pouting.'

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