頶 (hú) - High nose bridge & prominent nose

頶Tone 2

hú ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

頶 · hú

High nose bridge;

prominent nose;

used in classical texts to describe facial features.

High nose bridgeprominent noseused in classical texts to describe facial features.

Usage highlights

High nose bridgeProminent noseNose bridgeFacial featuresNose shape

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a high nose bridge (頶鼻).
  • The classical text describes a person with prominent facial features (頶面).
  • Ancient physiognomy valued a high nose (高頶).

Collocations

  • High nose bridge(頶鼻)
  • Prominent nose(高頶)
  • Nose bridge(鼻頶)
  • Facial features(頶面)
  • Nose shape(頶形)

Idioms

  • High nose and deep eyes(高頶深目)
  • Prominent nose and square face(頶鼻方颐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing facial physiognomy.
  • In traditional Chinese physiognomy, a high nose bridge was considered a sign of nobility and good fortune.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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