鼻 (bí) - Nose — the organ of smell and breathing & also refers to the front or projecting part

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鼻 · bí

Nose — the organ of smell and breathing in humans and animals;

also refers to the front or projecting part of something.

Nose — the organ of smell and breathingalso refers to the front or projecting part

Usage highlights

NoseBridge of the noseNosebleedNasal cavityNasal congestionNose ring

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a prominent nose (高鼻梁).
  • The dog has a good sense of smell (灵敏的鼻子).
  • She has a nosebleed (流鼻血).
  • This is the nose of the aircraft (飞机鼻部).

Collocations

  • Nose(鼻子)
  • Bridge of the nose(鼻梁)
  • Nosebleed(鼻血)
  • Nasal cavity(鼻腔)
  • Nasal congestion(鼻塞)
  • Nose ring(鼻环)

Idioms

  • Turn up one's nose(嗤之以鼻)
  • Lead by the nose(牵着鼻子走)
  • Look down one's nose at someone(瞧不起人)
  • Follow one's nose(凭直觉行事)
  • Pay through the nose(付出高昂代价)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese face reading (面相学), the nose represents wealth and status; a high, straight nose bridge is considered auspicious.
  • The nose is one of the 'Five Sense Organs' (五官) in traditional Chinese medicine and physiognomy.
  • In Buddhist art, the Buddha is often depicted with a prominent nose, symbolizing wisdom and dignity.

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