頜 (hé) - Jaw — refers to the anatomical jaw bone,

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hé ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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頜 · hé

Jaw — refers to the anatomical jaw bone, either the upper jaw (maxilla) or lower jaw (mandible).

Jaw — refers to the anatomical jaw bone,

Usage highlights

JawboneLower jawUpper jawJaw jointMaxillofacialJaw surgery

Synonyms

  • 下巴— chin/lower jaw (colloquial)
  • 顎— jaw/palate (alternative character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a strong jawline (頜骨).
  • The dentist examined my lower jaw (下頜).
  • The upper jaw is also called the maxilla (上頜).
  • Jaw surgery is a complex procedure (頜面外科 surgery).

Collocations

  • Jawbone(頜骨)
  • Lower jaw(下頜)
  • Upper jaw(上頜)
  • Jaw joint(頜關節)
  • Maxillofacial(頜面的)
  • Jaw surgery(頜面外科)

Idioms

  • None commonly used with this character in classical idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in medical and anatomical contexts in modern Chinese.
  • The character appears in specialized terminology rather than everyday conversation.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, jaw conditions may be discussed in relation to overall health.

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