Definitions

(noun) neck

Etymology

Phonosemantic component. ⺼ represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "脖" is built upon the semantic-phonetic model, integrating the radical "月" derived from "肉" to signify flesh with the component "孛" providing its phonetic value, thereby anchoring its meaning to the physical body as a reference to the neck. Etymologically, this structure has consistently pointed to anatomical associations, with the character's application narrowing over time from broader early uses that could indicate the nape or throat to a more standardized focus on the neck itself. While its form has remained largely unchanged, the character's compositional logic continues to reflect its original intent of denoting a specific part of the human form through the interplay of meaning and sound.

Example Sentences Hide

我的子有点酸。

Wǒ de bózi yǒudiǎn suān.

My neck is a little sore.

孩子摸了摸子。

Háizi mōle mō bózi.

The child touched his neck.

小狗舔了我的子。

Xiǎo gǒu tiǎnle wǒ de bózi.

The puppy licked my neck.

冬天要用围巾保暖子。

Dōngtiān yào yòng wéijīn bǎonuǎn bózi.

In winter, use a scarf to keep your neck warm.

因为落枕,子不能动。

Yīnwèi làozhěn, bózi bùnéng dòng.

Because of a stiff neck, my neck can't move.

医生检查了他的子。

Yīshēng jiǎnchále tā de bózi.

The doctor examined his neck.

子上戴着一条项链。

Tā bózi shàng dàizhe yī tiáo xiàngliàn.

She is wearing a necklace around her neck.

如果你长时间低头,子会不舒服。

Rúguǒ nǐ cháng shíjiān dītóu, bózi huì bù shūfu.

If you lower your head for a long time, your neck will feel uncomfortable.