嘴 (zuǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 嘴 (zuǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嘴 (zuǐ) means "mouth". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 16 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 嘴 stroke by stroke?

嘴 has 16 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 嘴 and 㕡?

嘴 (zuǐ) and 㕡 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 嘴?

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 嘴?

Common words containing 嘴 include: 嘴巴 (zuǐ bā) — mouth; 闭嘴 (bì zuǐ) — Shut up / Be quiet; 张嘴 (zhāng zuǐ) — To open one's mouth..

How to Write 嘴

The character 嘴 (zuǐ) is written with 16 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

嘴 is pronounced zuǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means mouth.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 嘴 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 嘴

嘴巴 zuǐ bā

mouth

闭嘴 bì zuǐ

Shut up / Be quiet

张嘴 zhāng zuǐ

To open one's mouth.

Example Sentences

他的嘴巴很大。

tā de zuǐ bā hěn dà

His mouth is very big.

请你闭嘴。

qǐng nǐ bì zuǐ

Please shut up.

请张嘴看医生。

qǐng zhāng zuǐ kàn yī shēng

Please open your mouth for the doctor.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

嗽 sòu

嗾 sǒu

Practice Writing 嘴 (zuǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嘴

What does 嘴 (zuǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嘴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嘴 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嘴?

What common words use 嘴?

How to Write 嘴 (zuǐ)