Language/Mandarin-chinese/Vocabulary/Body
Hi Mandarin Chinese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Mandarin Chinese words related to the body. Knowing these words will help you to understand and communicate better in Mandarin Chinese.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Religion, Drinks, 改 găi change; correct & 常 cháng often; common.
Head[edit | edit source]
The head is the part of the body that contains the brain and the face. Here are some words related to the head in Mandarin Chinese:
| Mandarin Chinese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 头 | tóu | head |
| 头发 | tóufǎ | hair |
| 脸 | liǎn | face |
| 眼睛 | yǎnjing | eyes |
| 鼻子 | bízi | nose |
Arms and Hands[edit | edit source]
The arms and hands are used for many activities such as writing, eating, and carrying things. Here are some words related to the arms and hands in Mandarin Chinese:
| Mandarin Chinese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 手 | shǒu | hand |
| 手指 | shǒuzhǐ | fingers |
| 手臂 | shǒubì | arm |
| 胳膊 | gēbo | arm |
| 拳头 | quántou | fist |
Legs and Feet[edit | edit source]
The legs and feet are used for walking and running. Here are some words related to the legs and feet in Mandarin Chinese:
| Mandarin Chinese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 腿 | tuǐ | leg |
| 脚 | jiǎo | foot |
| 脚趾 | jiǎozhǐ | toes |
| 腿部 | tuǐbù | thigh |
| 脚踝 | jiǎohuái | ankle |
Other Parts of the Body[edit | edit source]
There are other parts of the body that are important to know in Mandarin Chinese. Here are some words related to other parts of the body in Mandarin Chinese:
| Mandarin Chinese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 胸 | xiōng | chest |
| 腰 | yāo | waist |
| 肩膀 | jiānbǎng | shoulder |
| 背 | bèi | back |
| 腹部 | fùbù | abdomen |
Now that you have learned the most important Mandarin Chinese words related to the body, you can start using them in your conversations. Practice makes perfect, so don't forget to practice with native speakers on Polyglot Club!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Beverages
- 味 wèi taste; smell; flavour
- 步 bù step, pace
- Clothes
- 身 shēn body; oneself
- Parts of the body
- 务(務) wù be engaged in; matter, affair
- 主 zhŭ master, host, lord; main
- 查 chá examine, check, Zhā Zha (a surname)
- 目 mù eye