嘴巴 zuǐba mouth
mouth; slap in the face
How to remember 嘴巴: 嘴 mouth + 巴 wait for = mouth.
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How it is used
- The mouth (colloquial) - 张开嘴巴 (zhāngkāi zuǐba) open your mouth.
- Everyday, slightly cutesy word for the mouth; the plain form is 嘴 (zuǐ). 巴 is toneless.
- Second sense: a slap on the face - 打嘴巴 (dǎ zuǐba) / 扇了一嘴巴 (shān le yì zuǐba) gave a slap.
Example sentences
- 为什么不让你的嘴巴休息呢？ Wèishénme búràng nǐ de zuǐbā xiūxī ne?Why don't you give your mouth a rest?
- 张开嘴巴闭上眼睛。 Zhāngkāizuǐbā bìshàngyǎnjīng.Open your mouth and close your eyes.
- 汤姆是一个大嘴巴。 Tāngmǔ shì yígè dàzuǐbā.Tom has a pretty big mouth.