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颈部 (jǐngbù) refers specifically to the neck region in a medical or anatomical context, while 脖子 (bózi) is more commonly used in everyday language.
Be careful not to confuse '脖子' with similar-sounding words that refer to other body parts, like '手' (shǒu, hand). This word is informal and widely used in conversation, but in medical contexts, more precise terms might be preferred.
'脖子' is an HSK Level 5 word, connecting to other body-related vocabulary such as '头' (tóu, head) and '肩膀' (jiānbǎng, shoulder). Students should practice using it in sentences describing physical conditions or fashion.
Learners often mistakenly use '脖子' when referring to the throat, which is '喉咙' (hóulóng). Always remember that '脖子' specifically refers to the neck area, while '喉咙' pertains to the area further down the throat.
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How to say neck in Chinese
“neck” in Chinese is脖子
The term '脖子' (bózi) refers to the neck, which is the part of the body connecting the head to the torso. It is commonly used in both medical contexts and everyday conversation, such as discussing posture, injuries, or fashion items like necklaces and scarves that adorn the neck.
When to use 脖子
Be careful not to confuse '脖子' with similar-sounding words that refer to other body parts, like '手' (shǒu, hand). This word is informal and widely used in conversation, but in medical contexts, more precise terms might be preferred.
脖子 or something close to it
颈部 (jǐngbù) refers specifically to the neck region in a medical or anatomical context, while 脖子 (bózi) is more commonly used in everyday language.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use '脖子' when referring to the throat, which is '喉咙' (hóulóng). Always remember that '脖子' specifically refers to the neck area, while '喉咙' pertains to the area further down the throat.
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Grammar Patterns of 脖子
脖子 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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它猛地朝我的脚____咬下去，牙齿还咔咔直响。
His teeth clicked as he snapped at my ankle.
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'我脖子疼' (wǒ bózi téng) means 'I have a sore neck.'
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