顋 (sāi) - Cheek — the fleshy part of the face & jaw.

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

jaw.

Cheek — the fleshy part of the facejaw.

Usage highlights

cheekjawgill coverchubby cheekscheekbonerest chin on hand

Synonyms

  • 腮— cheek (more common variant)
  • 颊— cheek
  • 面颊— cheek

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has chubby cheeks (胖顋).
  • She rested her chin on her hand (托着顋).
  • The fish has gill covers (鱼顋).
  • He was hit on the jaw (下巴顋).

Collocations

  • cheek(面顋)
  • jaw(下顋)
  • gill cover(鱼顋)
  • chubby cheeks(胖顋)
  • cheekbone(顋骨)
  • rest chin on hand(托顋)

Idioms

  • None commonly used with this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily used in anatomical and biological contexts.
  • In modern usage, it is often replaced by the more common character 腮.
  • Appears in some regional dialects and specialized texts.

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