嘴

zuǐ

HSK 3

Meaning

嘴，指人或动物的口，用来吃东西、说话、呼吸的器官。

Mouth; the organ of a person or animal used for eating, speaking, and breathing.

嘴可指具体的器官，也常用来比喻说话、表达或进食的行为。

Zui can refer to the physical mouth, and is also often used metaphorically for speaking, expressing, or eating.

1 他张开嘴，想说什么却没说出口。 (He opened his mouth, wanting to say something but didn't.)
2 这孩子嘴很甜，总爱叫人。 (This child has a sweet mouth, always greeting people.)
3 你嘴太快了，还没听我说完就插话。 (You are too quick with your mouth, interrupting before I finish.)
4 她嘴硬心软，嘴上说不帮忙，其实早就准备好了。 (She is tough with her mouth but soft-hearted; she says she won't help but is actually ready.)
5 吃饭时要闭上嘴嚼，不要发出声音。 (Chew with your mouth closed and don't make sounds while eating.)

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