咧嘴 (liě zuǐ) — to grin | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

咧嘴 (liě zuǐ) is a vivid verb for 'to grin' — pulling the mouth open wide, usually from amusement or delight. Stronger and more physical than 微笑, which is a soft, gentle smile.

verb

to grin

Examples

咧嘴。
Tā tīng dào hǎo xiāo xi hòu rěn bú zhù liě zuǐ.
He couldn't help grinning after hearing the good news.
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Nà ge xiǎo hái kāi xīn dì liě zhe zuǐ xiào.
That child grinned happily.
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Tā liě kāi zuǐ, lù chū le yì kǒu bái yá.
He opened his mouth into a grin, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

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HSK 3.0 Level 7-9 Emotions & Feelings

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