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吻
wěn
Description
"吻"这个字有两个意思，一个是用嘴唇碰别人，表示爱；另一个意思是嘴或嘴唇。
The word "吻" has two meanings: one is to touch someone with the lips to show love; the other means mouth or lips.
我们常说"亲吻"和"接吻"。
We often say "亲吻" and "接吻".
Meanings
吻wěn
to kiss
妈妈吻了孩子的脸。
Mom kissed the child's face.
吻wěn
a kiss
她给了他一个吻。
She gave him a kiss.
吻wěn
lips; mouth (of an animal)
这只狗的吻很长。
This dog's lick is very long.
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Notes
- Etymology
口 (mouth) + 勿 (phonetic), so the meaning relates to the mouth.
- Nuance
亲吻 and 接吻 are common two-character words; bare 吻 as a verb sounds slightly literary.
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