English–Chinese
“nostril” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbí kǒng
Example
他把手指伸进了鼻孔。tā bǎ shóu zhǐ shēn jìn le bí kǒng
He put his finger into his nostril.
How to say “nostril” in Chinese
“Nostril” in Chinese is 鼻孔 (bí kǒng).
A small opening on either side of the nose through which air passes and smells are sensed.
Example sentences with 鼻孔
打喷嚏后，我感觉鼻孔有点疼。dǎ pēn tì hòu wǒ gǎn jué bí kǒng yóu diǎn téng
After sneezing, I feel a little pain in my nostril.
Tips for using 鼻孔
- In conversational Chinese, this word is more precise than a broad reference to the nose, so it appears when the actual opening matters in a health, hygiene, or breathing context.