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How do you say "nostril" in Chinese?
鼻孔
bí kǒng
In Chinese, "nostril" is 鼻孔 (bí kǒng).
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Pronunciation
Voice this as "bí kǒng" — second tone, then third tone — rising sharply, the way your voice lifts when you ask "what?"; then the next syllable is dipping low then curling back up.
Writing and usage
鼻孔 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
冷空气刺痛着他的鼻子。
lěng kōng qì cì tòng zhe tā de bí zi 。
The cold air stung his nostrils.
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How to remember 鼻孔
Imagine the exact scene of when the cold air stung his nostrils the moment you hear "bí kǒng".
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Questions about 鼻孔
How do you pronounce 鼻孔?
Voice this as "bí kǒng" — second tone, then third tone — rising sharply, the way your voice lifts when you ask "what?"; then the next syllable is dipping low then curling back up.
Is 鼻孔 formal or casual?
鼻孔 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 鼻孔 used in Chinese?
鼻孔 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 冷空气刺痛着他的鼻子。 (The cold air stung his nostrils.).
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