頷 (hàn) - chin & to nod (one's head) in agreement or acknowledgment.

頷Tone 4

hàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

頷 · hàn

chin;

to nod (one's head) in agreement or acknowledgment.

chinto nod (one's head) in agreement or acknowledgment.

Usage highlights

to nodchinmandibleslight nodnod in approvalnod and smile

Synonyms

  • 点头— to nod (more common modern term)
  • 下巴— chin (colloquial)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He nodded in agreement (颔首).
  • The sculpture has a strong chin (下巴颔).
  • She gave a slight nod of approval (微颔).
  • The mandible is also called the lower jaw (下颌颔).

Collocations

  • to nod(颔首)
  • chin(下巴颔)
  • mandible(下颌颔)
  • slight nod(微颔)
  • nod in approval(颔肯)
  • nod and smile(颔笑)

Idioms

  • Nodding in agreement(颔首称是)
  • Nodding repeatedly(频频颔首)
  • Nodding approval(颔首赞许)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, nodding (颔首) is a gesture showing agreement, respect, or understanding.
  • The chin (颔) is considered part of facial features that reflect one's character and dignity.
  • In classical literature, characters often 'nod' (颔) to show silent understanding or approval.

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