Pinyin Transcription of Body
This article provides a list of common body parts in Mandarin Chinese, along with their pinyin transcriptions. Knowing these pronunciations is essential for basic communication.
| English | Pinyin | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Head | tóu | |
| Face | miàn | (mian) |
| Eyes | yǎn | (yan) |
| Ears | ěr | |
| Nose | bí | (bi) |
| Mouth | kǒu | |
| Teeth | yá | (ya) – plural |
| Tongue | yǔn | (yun) |
| Neck | jǐng | (jing) |
| Shoulders | yīng | (ying) Often, you’d say “the shoulders” |
| Arms | biǎo | (biao) |
| Hands | shǒu | |
| Fingers | shǒu zhǐ | (shou zhi) – literally “hand fingers” |
| Legs | tuǐ | |
| Feet | jǐ | |
| Toes | tóu jiǎo | (tou jiao) – literally “toes” |
| Body | tǐ | (ti) |
| Stomach | fù | (fu) |
Important Note:
Pinyin is a phonetic representation of Mandarin Chinese. While it’s helpfulfor pronunciation, tone is crucial. Learning the tones is essential for accurate pronunciation.
This table provides a basic reference. For more complex body parts or medical terms, consult a more comprehensive dictionary.
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