顄 (hàn) - chin & lower jaw

顄Tone 4

hàn ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

顄 · hàn

chin;

lower jaw

chinlower jaw

Usage highlights

chinlower jawjaw bonechin areapointed chinsquare chin

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a strong chin (顄).
  • The boxer took a punch to the jaw (顄).
  • She rested her chin (顄) on her hand.
  • The mandible is also known as the lower jaw bone (顄骨).

Collocations

  • chin(顄)
  • lower jaw(顄)
  • jaw bone(顄骨)
  • chin area(顄部)
  • pointed chin(尖顄)
  • square chin(方顄)

Idioms

  • To nod one's head(点顄)
  • To stroke one's chin(抚顄)
  • Chin up, chest out(昂顄挺胸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese physiognomy, the shape of one's chin is believed to indicate personality traits and fortune.
  • A prominent chin is traditionally associated with determination and strong character.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese, appearing mainly in classical texts or specialized contexts.

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