🇨🇳 How to say

“mouth” in Chinese

嘴zuǐ
Illustration of "mouth" in a Chinese cultural setting
A young child with a big, happy smile opens their mouth wide to take a bite of a giant, colorful lollipop, showing their teeth and tongue.

Usage note

This is the basic word for the physical mouth used for eating and speaking. It's a very common and neutral word, used in everyday situations. Remember it by thinking of the 'z' sound in 'zuǐ' and the shape your mouth makes when you say it.

Examples

  • 我的嘴很小。

    My mouth is small.

  • 请闭上你的嘴。

    Please close your mouth.

  • 他用嘴吃饭。

    He eats with his mouth.

Quick check

What does "嘴" mean?

  • A. mouth
  • B. work
  • C. city
  • D. shoe

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