頰 (jiá) - Cheek — the fleshy part of the face

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Cheek — the fleshy part of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear.

Cheek — the fleshy part of the face

Usage highlights

CheekboneCheek muscleCheek pouchCheek rednessLeft cheekRight cheek

Synonyms

  • 面颊— cheek (more formal term)
  • 脸蛋— face, cheeks (colloquial, affectionate)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has rosy cheeks (红润的脸颊).
  • He kissed her on the cheek (脸颊).
  • Tears streamed down her cheeks (脸颊).
  • He cupped his cheeks in his hands (脸颊).

Collocations

  • Cheekbone(颧骨)
  • Cheek muscle(颊肌)
  • Cheek pouch(颊囊)
  • Cheek redness(颊红)
  • Left cheek(左颊)
  • Right cheek(右颊)

Idioms

  • Cheeks like peach blossoms(面若桃花)
  • Tear-stained cheeks(泪流满面)
  • Cheeks flushed with shame(面红耳赤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, cheek color is considered an indicator of health and internal organ function.
  • In Chinese physiognomy, full cheeks are often associated with good fortune and prosperity.
  • Blushing cheeks are frequently used in Chinese poetry to describe youthful beauty and modesty.

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