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March 24, 2026
脖bó(bo2)
The character 脖 (bó) refers specifically to the neck, the part of the body that connects the head to the torso. It is often used in contexts relating to anatomy, health, or expressions about posture and movement.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the neck is considered a critical area for health, as it houses vital arteries and nerves. Neck pain is commonly discussed in the context of stress and posture due to modern lifestyles.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'bowl' (bó) resting on someone's neck, precariously balanced. The shape of the character 脖 resembles a person with a long neck, holding a bowl on top of it, which helps you remember both its meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 脖
bó(bo2)
1neck
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脖Simplified
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颈 (jǐng) refers specifically to the neck region but is often used in more technical or medical contexts, while 脖 (bó) is more commonly used in everyday language.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'bowl' (bó) resting on someone's neck, precariously balanced. The shape of the character 脖 resembles a person with a long neck, holding a bowl on top of it, which helps you remember both its meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when saying 脖 (bó) as it is a second tone. Common collocations include phrases like 脖子痛 (bózi tòng - neck pain) or 伸脖 (shēn bó - to stretch one's neck). It's informal and typically used in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 脖 is not included in the HSK lists, it is relevant for learners at an intermediate level (HSK 3-4) as it connects to body parts vocabulary. Students should focus on pronunciation and common phrases involving body parts.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the neck is considered a critical area for health, as it houses vital arteries and nerves. Neck pain is commonly discussed in the context of stress and posture due to modern lifestyles.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 脖 (bó) with similar-sounding words. For example, saying 颈 (jǐng - neck) instead of 脖 (bó) can lead to confusion, as both refer to the neck but are used in different contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 脖
脖 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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它猛地朝我的脚____子咬下去，牙齿还咔咔直响。
His teeth clicked as he snapped at my ankle.
Common Confusions with 脖
脖vs博
bó
Same pronunciation but different meanings and usage
脖vs搏
bó
Same pronunciation but different meanings and usage
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Example Sentences for 脖 (10)
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1
它猛地朝我的脚脖子咬下去，牙齿还咔咔直响。
tā měng dì zhāo wǒ de jiǎo bó zǐ yǎo xià qù， ， yá chǐ huán kǎ kǎ zhí。
His teeth clicked as he snapped at my ankle.
2
她突然张开手臂搂住我的脖子，然后吻了我一下。
tā tū rán zhāng kāi shǒu bì lǒu zhù wǒ de bó zǐ， ， rán hòu wěn le wǒ yī。
She flung her arms around my neck and kissed me.
3
它挠得我后脖梗儿的绒毛直痒痒。
tā náo dé wǒ hòu bó gěng ér de róng máo zhí yǎng yǎng。
It tickled the hairs on the back of my neck.
4
我打了个寒战，用围巾把脖子围得更紧了。
wǒ dǎ le gè hán zhàn， ， yòng wéi jīn bǎ bó zǐ wéi dé gēng jǐn。
I shivered and pulled my scarf more tightly round my neck.
5
克纳汉因为扭伤脖子而错过了联赛。
kè nà hàn yīn wéi niǔ shāng bó zǐ ér cuò guò le lián sài。
Kernaghan missed the United game after he ricked his neck.
6
他朝他的兄弟吼叫，脖子上青筋暴突。
tā zhāo tā de xiōng dì hǒu jiào， ， bó zǐ shàng qīng jīn bào。
He shouted at his brother, his neck veins bulging.
7
他胖乎乎的双臂搂住文森特的脖子。
tā pàng hū hū de shuāng bì lǒu zhù wén sēn tè de bó zǐ。
He had twined his chubby arms around Vincent's neck.
8
她脖子上戴着一条银项链，上面挂着个十字架。
tā bó zǐ shàng dài zháo yī tiáo yín xiàng liàn， ， shàng miàn guà zháo gè shí zì。
Round her neck was a cross on a silver chain.
9
他扭伤的脖子治好了。
tā niǔ shāng de bó zǐ zhì hǎo le。
He recovered from a ricked neck.
10
她细腻光滑、美丽白皙的脖子上戴着一条精致的链子。
tā xì nì guāng huá、 、 měi lì bái xī de bó zǐ shàng dài zháo yī tiáo jīng zhì de liàn。
She wore a fine chain about her alabaster neck.
Cultural Notes for 脖
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese medicine, the neck is considered a critical area for health, as it houses vital arteries and nerves. Neck pain is commonly discussed in the context of stress and posture due to modern lifestyles.
Word Family of 脖
Words Containing This Character10
脖子bózineck
脖bóneck
脚脖子(coll.) ankle腳脖子
抹脖子to commit suicide
卡脖子critical
脸红脖子粗red in the face臉紅脖子粗
围脖muffler圍脖
脖领shirt collar脖領
手脖子wrist (dialect)
绕脖子tricky繞脖子
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Compound Meaning
What does 脖子 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 脖
The character 脖 is pronounced with a rising tone, bó, which is the second tone in Mandarin.
Common phrases include 脖子 (bózi - neck) and 脖子痛 (bózi tòng - neck pain).
It's primarily used in informal contexts, but can appear in medical or health discussions.
