嘴 (zuǐ) - Mouth — the physical organ for eating and & opening or aperture of objects

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zuǐ ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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嘴 · zuǐ

Mouth — the physical organ for eating and speaking;

opening or aperture of objects;

spout or nozzle.

Mouth — the physical organ for eating andopening or aperture of objectsspout or nozzle.

Usage highlights

MouthBeakSpoutSweet talkTalk backShut up

Synonyms

  • 口— mouth (more formal/literary)
  • 喙— beak, snout (literary/zoological)

Antonyms

  • 耳— ear (speaking vs. listening)
  • 手— hand (speaking vs. doing)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He opened his mouth (嘴) to speak.
  • The teapot has a broken spout (茶壶嘴).
  • Don't talk back (顶嘴).
  • She has a sweet mouth (嘴甜).

Collocations

  • Mouth(嘴巴)
  • Beak(鸟嘴)
  • Spout(壶嘴)
  • Sweet talk(嘴甜)
  • Talk back(顶嘴)
  • Shut up(闭嘴)

Idioms

  • A mouth full of benevolence and righteousness(满嘴仁义道德)
  • To have honey in the mouth and a sword in the belly(口蜜腹剑)
  • To have a sharp mouth and a tofu heart(嘴硬心软)
  • To have a glib tongue(油嘴滑舌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the mouth is associated not just with eating but with speech and expression of character.
  • The concept of 'mouth virtue' (口德) emphasizes the importance of speaking kindly and avoiding harmful words.
  • In traditional face reading, mouth shape is considered to reveal aspects of personality and fortune.

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