
Learn the Mandarin Chinese names of the parts of the human head, complete with audio files for pronunciation and listening practice.
Head

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English: Head
Pinyin: tóu
Traditional Chinese: 頭
Simplified Chinese: 头
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Forehead

English: Forehead
Pinyin: étóu
Traditional Chinese: 額 頭
Simplified Chinese: 额 头
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Hair

English: Hair
Pinyin: tóu fa
Traditional Chinese: 頭 髮
Simplified Chinese: 头 发
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Ears

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English: Ear
Pinyin: ěrduo
Chinese: 耳 朵
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Eyes

English: Eye
Pinyin: yǎn jīng
Chinese: 眼 睛
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Eyelashes

English: Eyelashes
Pinyin: jié máo
Chinese: 睫毛
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Eyebrows

English: Eyebrows
Pinyin: méi mao
Chinese: 眉毛
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Nose

English: Nose
Pinyin: bízi
Chinese: 鼻子
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Cheeks

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English: Cheeks
Pinyin: liǎn jiá
Traditional Chinese: 臉頰
Simplified Chinese: 脸颊
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Mouth

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English: Mouth
Pinyin: zuǐ bā
Chinese: 嘴巴
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Teeth

English: Teeth
Pinyin: yá chǐ
Traditional Chinese: 牙齒
Simplified Chinese: 牙齿
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Gums

English: Gums
Pinyin: yá yín
Traditional Chinese: 牙齦
Simplified Chinese: 牙龈
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