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Using 鼻子 (bízi) to refer to a nose
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Structure
Modifier + 鼻子
Explanation
鼻子 (bízi) means "nose" and is the standard term for the facial feature used for breathing and smelling. It is a common body-part noun often modified by adjectives describing its shape, size, or color.
Examples
他的鼻子又高又挺，很好看。
tā de bízi yòu gāo yòu tǐng, hěn hǎokàn.
His nose is tall and straight, very good-looking.
感冒的时候鼻子总是不通气。
gǎnmào de shíhou bízi zǒngshì bù tōngqì.
When you have a cold, your nose is always congested.
小狗用鼻子到处闻来闻去。
xiǎo gǒu yòng bízi dàochù wén lái wén qù.
The puppy sniffs around everywhere with its nose.