噘嘴 (juē zuǐ) — to pout (to express displeasure or anger)

Definition

A verb-object phrase meaning to push out the lips to show displeasure — typical of a sulky child or sulking partner. Reduplicates as 噘噘嘴 for a brief, mild pout.

verb

to pout (to express displeasure or anger)

Examples

噘嘴。
Tā xīn qíng bù hǎo de shí hou jiù xǐ huan juē zuǐ.
She likes to pout when she's in a bad mood.
，。
Tā juē le juē zuǐ, biǎo shì bù mǎn.
He gave a little pout to show his dissatisfaction.
噘嘴，。
Bié juē zuǐ le, kuài diǎn r zǒu ba.
Stop pouting, hurry up and go.

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