Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "吻", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "吻", and master the standard way of writing the character "吻".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 吻
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "吻" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
吻
wěn
[ noun ]
【Original meaning】: lips
【Character formation principle】: phonetic-ideographic. Combine "mouth" with "not" sound.
1. Lips ([En.] lips)
Example: 合(Opinions or views are completely identical).
2. Contact with lips to show affection or intimacy ([En.] kiss): 接吻 (to kiss), 吻别 (to kiss goodbye).
3. Animal's mouth ([En.] mouth).
4. Mood or tone ([En.] mood).
5. Refers to an ornament on the roof ridge in the shape of a legendary animal ([En.] ornament on roof ridge).
Example: 宋·叶梦得《石林燕语》: 其制设吻者为殿,无吻者不为殿矣。
吻
wěn
[ verb ]
1. Close ([En.] close).
Example: 吻着唇点点头 (nodding with closed lips).
2. Kiss ([En.] kiss).
Example: 他渴望着吻她一下 (He longed to kiss her).
3. Coincide ([En.] coincide).
Example: 唐·沈亚之《闽城开新池记》: 闽城吻海而派江,辅山以居。