English–Chinese
“cheek” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinliǎn jiá
Example
宝宝的脸颊圆鼓鼓的，很可爱。báo bǎo de liǎn jiá yuán gú gǔ de hěn kě ài
The baby's cheeks are round and chubby, and very cute.
How to say “cheek” in Chinese
“Cheek” in Chinese is 脸颊 (liǎn jiá).
The soft area on either side of the nose and mouth, forming the lower sides of the face.
Example sentences with 脸颊
运动后，她的脸颊通红。yùn dòng hòu tā de liǎn jiá tōng hóng
After exercising, her cheeks were bright red.
Tips for using 脸颊
- English cheek can also mean a buttock, but this Chinese noun refers specifically to the facial area, so the second English sense is not involved.