(huì) - Cheek & the side of the face, particularly the area

Tone 4

huì | 22 strokes | radical:

· huì

Cheek;

the side of the face, particularly the area around the cheekbone or jaw.

Cheekthe side of the face, particularly the area

Usage highlights

Cheek areaFacial cheekLower cheek/jawCheekboneCheek muscle

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The boxer was hit on the cheek (顪部).
  • She gently touched her cheek (面顪).
  • The nerve runs along the jaw and cheek (下顪).

Collocations

  • Cheek area(顪部)
  • Facial cheek(面顪)
  • Lower cheek/jaw(下顪)
  • Cheekbone(顪骨)
  • Cheek muscle(顪肌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily used in specialized or literary contexts rather than everyday modern Chinese.
  • It appears in classical texts and medical/anatomical terminology.

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