唇 (chún) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 唇 (chún) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 唇 (chún) means "Lip.". with 10 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 唇 stroke by stroke?

唇 has 10 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 唇 and 呢?

唇 (chún) and 呢 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 唇?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 唇?

Common words containing 唇 include: 嘴唇 (zuǐ chún) — lips; 唇膏 (chún gāo) — Lipstick or lip balm.; 唇齿 (chún chǐ) — Lips and teeth; closely related..

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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

唇 is pronounced chún in Mandarin Chinese. It means 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

呢 ne

呣 ḿ

呤 líng

Practice Writing 唇 (chún)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唇

What does 唇 (chún) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唇 and 呢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唇?

What common words use 唇?

How to Write 唇 (chún)