Definition
吻 (wěn) is a more formal or literary word for 'to kiss', often used in writing or romantic contexts. In everyday speech, 亲 (qīn) is the common verb for kissing. 吻 can also be a noun meaning 'a kiss', while 亲 is not used as a noun.
verb
to kiss
noun
a kiss
Easily confused
- 踢tīlook-aliketo kick; to play (a ball game, esp. soccer)
- 问wènsound-aliketo ask
- 闻wénsound-aliketo smell
- 文wénsound-alikewritten language; writing; script
- 稳wěnsound-alike(adjective) steady, stable, firm
Examples
- 吻。Tā gěi le tā yí gè shēn shēn de wěn.He gave her a deep kiss.
- 吻。Tāmen wěn de hěn rèliè.They kissed passionately.
- 吻。Tā qīngqīng de wěn le háizi de liǎnjiá.She gently kissed the child's cheek.
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