脥 (qiǎn) - Jaw — refers to the jaw or jawbone

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qiǎn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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脥 · qiǎn

Jaw — refers to the jaw or jawbone area of the face.

Jaw — refers to the jaw or jawbone

Usage highlights

JawJaw areaJaw painLower jawJaw muscleJaw joint

Synonyms

  • 颌— jaw (more common modern term)
  • 下巴— chin, lower jaw (colloquial)
  • 颚— jaw, palate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He massaged his sore jaw (脥).
  • The boxer took a punch to the jaw (脥部).
  • Jaw pain can be caused by various factors (脥痛).

Collocations

  • Jaw(脥)
  • Jaw area(脥部)
  • Jaw pain(脥痛)
  • Lower jaw(下脥)
  • Jaw muscle(脥肌)
  • Jaw joint(脥关节)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and is considered archaic.
  • In classical medical texts, it was used to describe anatomical features of the face.
  • Most modern Chinese speakers would use more common terms like '下巴' or '颌' instead.

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