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How to Write 唇 (chún) — Meaning “Lip.”

chún HSK Level 7 10 strokes Radical: 口

唇 (chún) means "Lip." in Chinese. It has 10 strokes with the radical 口, and is HSK Level 7.

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Harder than 48% of HSK Level 7 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 嘴唇 (zuǐ chún), 唇膏 (chún gāo), 唇齿 (chún chǐ).

Due to its 10 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 唇 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 唇

The character 唇 (chún) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

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What Does chún (唇) Mean in Chinese?

唇 means Lip..

As an HSK Level 7 character, 唇 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character唇
Pinyinchún (chun)
MeaningLip.
Strokes10
Radical口
HSK Level7
Difficulty4.2/5

Origin of 唇

唇 is a compound character: the lower part 口 (mouth) indicates the meaning relates to the mouth, while the upper part 辰 (chén) provides the pronunciation. The original meaning refers specifically to the lip, the fleshy part around the mouth opening.

💡 Memory Tip: Imagine a mouth (口) with a bright red lipstick smear shaped like the crooked character 辰 on the upper lip.

Common Words with 唇

嘴唇 zuǐ chún
lips
唇膏 chún gāo
Lipstick or lip balm.
唇齿 chún chǐ
Lips and teeth; closely related.

Example Sentences

他的嘴唇很红。

tā de zuǐ chún hěn hóng

His lips are very red.

她在涂唇膏。

tā zài tú chún gāo

She is applying lipstick.

唇齿相依，关系密切。

chún chǐ xiāng yī guān xì mì qiè

As close as lips and teeth; closely related.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
唇 (current) chún 10 口
呢 ne / ní 8 口
呣 ḿ 8 口
呤 líng / lìng 8 口
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Frequently Asked Questions about 唇

唇 is composed of two parts: the top part 辰 (chén) which is a phonetic component, and the bottom part 口 (kǒu) meaning mouth. Since lips are part of the mouth, the radical 口 gives a direct clue to the character's meaning.

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