嘴唇

• Pinyin: zuǐ chún
• Hanzi breakdown: 嘴 = 口 + 觜 (mouth + beak component); 唇 = 辰 + 口 (dawn/time component + mouth)

Meaning

Lips. The two fleshy parts forming the outer edge of the mouth.

Used in anatomical, medical, cosmetic, and literary contexts. Appears in descriptions of appearance, emotional expression, and physical sensation. Also features in idioms and poetic imagery about speech and silence.

Examples

1. 长时间处于低温干燥的环境中，嘴唇容易开裂脱皮，需要经常涂抹润唇膏加以保护。 After spending a long time in a cold, dry environment, the lips can easily crack and peel, so lip balm should be applied regularly for protection.
2. 听到这个消息，她嘴唇微微颤抖，努力压制着内心翻涌的情绪，始终没有开口说话。 When she heard the news, her lips trembled slightly; she tried hard to suppress the emotions surging inside her and never opened her mouth to speak.
3. 口腔科医生检查后发现，患者嘴唇内侧出现了溃疡，建议其注意饮食，避免辛辣刺激。 After an examination, the dentist found an ulcer on the inside of the patient's lip and advised the patient to watch their diet and avoid spicy, irritating foods.

Usage Guide

Context: medicine, beauty, literature, daily life

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 演讲前，他习惯性地抿了抿嘴唇，深吸一口气，让自己迅速平静下来进入状态。(Before speaking, he habitually pursed his lips, took a deep breath, and quickly composed himself.)
• 这款护肤品专为嘴唇干裂问题设计，质地轻薄，滋润效果持久，适合全年使用。(This skincare product is specifically designed for chapped lips; it has a light texture, long-lasting moisturising effect, and is suitable for year-round use.)

Don't Say

• 她的嘴唇说了很多话 — body parts don't take action as subjects in natural Chinese; say 她说了很多话 instead

Origin & History

嘴 (mouth) + 唇 (lip)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal