← Chinese Vocab Builder
Photo by bullterriere on Unsplash.

鼻孔

bíkǒng

English translation of 鼻孔

nostrils

In Chinese, the word '鼻孔' refers specifically to the openings of the nose that allow air to enter and exit the respiratory system. It is commonly used in both medical contexts and in everyday conversation when discussing breathing, scents, or even in cases of nasal health issues. The term can also be employed in metaphorical expressions related to perception or attention.


Example sentences using: 鼻孔

我的鼻孔很宽。

wǒ de bí kǒng hěn kuān.

English translation of 我的鼻孔很宽。

My nostrils are very wide.

This phrase describes the width of someone's nostrils, suggesting they might have a broader nasal passage.

她的鼻孔里有很多鼻毛。

tā de bí kǒng lǐ yǒu hěn duō bí máo.

English translation of 她的鼻孔里有很多鼻毛。

There are a lot of nose hairs in her nostrils.

This phrase refers to the presence of hair inside the nostrils, which is a normal biological feature.

他用手指轻轻碰了碰鼻孔。

tā yòng shǒu zhǐ qīng qīng pèng le pèng bí kǒng.

English translation of 他用手指轻轻碰了碰鼻孔。

He gently touched his nostrils with his finger.

This phrase describes an action where a person lightly touches their nostrils, possibly as part of grooming or a gesture.

Made with JoyBird