頦 (hái) - Chin — the anatomical part of the face & the lower jaw.

頦Tone 2

hái ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

頦 · hái

Chin — the anatomical part of the face below the mouth;

the lower jaw.

Chin — the anatomical part of the facethe lower jaw.

Usage highlights

ChinDouble chinPointed chinSquare chinChin restChin strap

Synonyms

  • 下巴— Chin, jaw (more common term)
  • 下颚— Lower jaw, mandible

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a strong chin (坚毅的下頦).
  • She rested her chin on her hand (她用手托着下頦).
  • The boxer took a punch to the chin (拳击手的下頦挨了一拳).
  • He nodded, his chin dipping slightly (他点了点头，下頦微微低下).

Collocations

  • Chin(下頦)
  • Double chin(双下頦)
  • Pointed chin(尖頦)
  • Square chin(方頦)
  • Chin rest(頦托)
  • Chin strap(頦带)

Idioms

  • To nod approval(頦首)
  • Lift the chin(扬頦)
  • Chin wagging(頦动, meaning to chatter)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese physiognomy (面相学), the shape of the chin is believed to indicate personality traits and fortune.
  • A prominent, well-defined chin is traditionally associated with strong willpower and determination.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage, often replaced by the more common 下巴 in everyday language.

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