唇角

chúnjiǎo
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 corner of the mouth
  2. 2 labial angle

Examples

Tā chúnjiǎo wéiwéi shàngyáng, lùchū yī sī xiàoyì.
The corners of her mouth lifted slightly, revealing a hint of a smile.
Tā chúnjiǎo de shāngkǒu hái méi wánquán yùhé.
The wound at the corner of his mouth has not yet fully healed.

Tips

register
Common in literary description (especially novels and lyrics) for capturing subtle expressions — 唇角上扬 (corners lifting) for a faint smile, 唇角下垂 (corners drooping) for displeasure. The everyday spoken form is 嘴角 (zuǐjiǎo).

Stroke Order

chún
jiǎo