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唇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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唇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
唇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
唇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
唇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

唇 Stroke Order — How to Write 唇

Stroke Order

唇 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

唇 Radical and Character Components

Components:辰口

唇 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 辰 indicates the sound.

Radical: 口 + 7 more strokes

唇 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chún

Meanings of 唇 in Chinese

1

chún唇

Refers to lips, the muscular tissue around the mouth, or metaphorically, the edge of something. It is used in phrases like '嘴唇' (lips) and '唇膏' (lipstick).
她的嘴唇涂了鲜艳的红色唇膏，显得格外迷人。
Her lips were painted with bright red lipstick, looking exceptionally charming.

Common Words and Phrases with 唇

1
chún唇chǐ齿
Lips and teeth; often used metaphorically to describe a close, interdependent relationship, or sometimes to refer to gossip/discussion.
在这个项目中，团队成员之间唇齿相依，只有紧密合作才能克服所有困难。
In this project, team members are interdependent, and only through close cooperation can they overcome all difficulties.
2
chún唇chǐ齿xiāng相yī依
be closely related and mutually dependent like the lips and teeth
一个健康的生态系统里，各种生物之间唇齿相依，共同维持着平衡。
In a healthy ecosystem, various organisms are closely interdependent, jointly maintaining the balance.
3
chún唇gāo膏
A cosmetic product applied to the lips to provide color, moisture, or protection, commonly known as lipstick or lip balm.
她出门前总是会涂上唇膏，以保持双唇滋润。
She always applies lip balm before going out to keep her lips moisturized.
4
chún唇hóng红chǐ齿bái白
Red lips and white teeth, describing a very handsome or beautiful person.
她天生丽质，无需过多妆饰，便已唇红齿白，顾盼生辉。
She is naturally beautiful; without much makeup, her lips are red and teeth white, and her glances are radiant.
5
chún唇liè裂
A birth defect in which there is an opening or split in the upper lip.
这个孩子出生时患有唇裂，但通过手术可以修复。
The child was born with a cleft lip, but it can be repaired through surgery.
6
chún唇qiāng枪shé舌jiàn剑
a heated verbal exchange or debate; cross verbal swords
在这次新产品发布会的讨论中，营销团队和研发团队之间展开了一场唇枪舌剑。
During the discussion for this new product launch, a fierce verbal exchange unfolded between the marketing team and the R&D team.
7
chún唇wáng亡chǐ齿hán寒
Mutual dependency, where the fall of one party inevitably affects or endangers the other, like neighboring countries sharing a common fate.
我们团队内部各小组成员之间是唇亡齿寒的关系，大家必须互相支持，才能共同进步。
There's a 'lips and teeth' interdependence among the members of our team's sub-groups; everyone must support each other to achieve collective progress.
8
chún唇yīn音
Labial sound; a consonant sound articulated with the lips, including bilabial and labiodental sounds.
在学习发音时，区分不同的唇音很重要，比如“b”和“f”就是典型的唇音。
When learning pronunciation, it is important to distinguish different labial sounds, such as 'b' and 'f' which are typical labial sounds.

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Questions about 唇

What does 唇 mean in Chinese?

唇 (chún) means “Refers to lips” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 唇?

唇 is pronounced chún in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 唇 have?

唇 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 唇?

唇 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 唇?

The radical of 唇 is 口, and 唇 is a phono-semantic compound.