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抿
mǐn
Description
"抿"的意思是用嘴轻轻喝一点，或者把嘴唇轻轻合上。
"抿" means to sip gently with the mouth, or to press the lips together lightly.
我们常说"抿一口茶"或者"抿嘴笑"。
We often say "抿一口茶" (sip a bit of tea) or "抿嘴笑" (smile with lips pressed).
Meanings
抿mǐn
to sip; take a small drink
她抿了一口咖啡。
She took a sip of coffee.
抿嘴mǐn zuǐ
to press or purse the lips together
他抿着嘴，没有说话。
He pressed his lips together and said nothing.
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Notes
- Nuance
抿 stresses a small, gentle action — a light sip or slight lip movement, not a big drink.
- Etymology
hand radical 扌 plus 民, meaning to press or draw together gently with the mouth.
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