Definition
嘴唇 (zuǐ chún) refers specifically to the lip(s) — the soft, fleshy part around the mouth opening. 嘴巴 (zuǐ ba) means the whole mouth, including the oral cavity. Use 嘴唇 when talking about the physical lip itself (e.g., dry lips, lipstick).
noun
lip
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Examples
- 嘴唇。Tā de zuǐ chún hěn piàoliang.Her lips are very pretty.
- ，嘴唇。Dōngtiān de shíhou, zuǐ chún róngyì gān.In winter, lips tend to get dry.
- 嘴唇。Chīfàn hòu yào cā yì cā zuǐ chún.After eating, wipe your lips.
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