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鼻子
bízi
nose
HSK 4, n, 17 strokes, rank #1891, Medium
bízi(bi2zi5)bi zi T2
1nose
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March 24, 2026
鼻子bízi(bi2zi5)
鼻子 (bǐzi) refers to the nose, an important facial feature used for breathing and smelling. It is commonly used in both medical contexts and everyday conversations to describe physical attributes or discuss health-related topics.
Strokes17Frequency#1891DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the nose is often associated with health and beauty standards. A person’s nose shape can be a topic of discussion, especially in contexts involving aesthetics and traditional medicine.
Memory tip
Imagine a big, round letter 'B' representing the shape of a nose, and visualize 'zi' as a zigzag path leading down from the nose, reminding you of the way air travels through it. The character 鼻 (bǐ) is made up of the radical '鼻' which signifies the nose, helping you connect the form to its meaning.
Meanings of 鼻子
bízi(bi2zi5)
1nose
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About 鼻子
鼻子Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1891Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
鼻子 (nose) vs 嘴巴 (mouth) — choose 鼻子 when referring specifically to the organ for smelling and breathing, not for eating or speaking.
Usage Notes
While 鼻子 is a straightforward term, students may confuse it with other body parts. It’s informal in tone but can be used in both casual and medical conversations. Be mindful of the pronunciation, ensuring that the second syllable 'zi' is pronounced with the correct tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 鼻子 connects well with other body parts like 眼睛 (yǎnjīng – eye) and 耳朵 (ěrduo – ear). Students should practice using it in sentences to describe health or physical characteristics, enhancing their vocabulary related to the human body.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 鼻子 with other body parts like 眼睛 or 耳朵, resulting in sentences like '我有三只鼻子' (I have three noses), which is incorrect. The correct form is '我有一个鼻子' (I have one nose).
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鼻子 (bǐzi) refers to the nose, an important facial feature used for breathing and smelling. It is commonly used in both medical contexts and everyday conversations to describe physical attributes or discuss health-related topics.
When to use 鼻子
While 鼻子 is a straightforward term, students may confuse it with other body parts. It’s informal in tone but can be used in both casual and medical conversations. Be mindful of the pronunciation, ensuring that the second syllable 'zi' is pronounced with the correct tone.
鼻子 or something close to it
鼻子 (nose) vs 嘴巴 (mouth) — choose 鼻子 when referring specifically to the organ for smelling and breathing, not for eating or speaking.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 鼻子 with other body parts like 眼睛 or 耳朵, resulting in sentences like '我有三只鼻子' (I have three noses), which is incorrect. The correct form is '我有一个鼻子' (I have one nose).
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Grammar patterns of 鼻子
鼻子 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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然后他抽了抽____，发觉有一股烧焦的味道。
Then he sniffed. There was a smell of burning.
Example sentences for 鼻子 (16)
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然后他抽了抽鼻子，发觉有一股烧焦的味道。
ránhòu tā chōu le chōu bízi， fājué yǒu yī gǔ shāo Jiāo de wèidào。
Then he sniffed. There was a smell of burning.
2
他看到那只狗一抽一抽的鼻子从篮子里冒出来。
tā kàndào nà zhī gǒu yī chōu yī chōu de bízi cóng lán zi lǐ mào chūlái。
He saw the dog's twitching nose poke out of the basket.
