English–Chinese

“neck” in Chinese

Chinese

Also颈部 (jǐng bù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinbó zi

Example

你的脖子怎么了?nǐ de bó zi zěn me le

What's wrong with your neck?

Illustration for 脖子 (neck)

How to say “neck” in Chinese

“Neck” in Chinese is 脖子 (bó zi).

The flexible bridge between the head and shoulders that holds the head up and lets it turn.

Full entry for 脖子: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 脖子

外面刮风,我的脖子感觉冰冷。wài miàn guā fēng wǒ de bó zi gǎn jué bīng lěng

It's windy outside, and my neck feels cold.

Tips for using 脖子

  • This noun is common in practical talk about scarves, cold weather, pain, and stiffness, so it belongs to everyday comfort and health vocabulary.

Other Chinese words for “neck”

你的颈部疼不疼?nǐ de jǐng bù téng bù téng

Does your neck hurt?

“neck” in other languages