颊 (jiá) - Cheek — the fleshy part of the face

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Cheek — the fleshy part of the face below the eye and beside the nose and mouth.

Cheek — the fleshy part of the face

Usage highlights

CheeksBoth cheeksFace and cheeksCheekboneCheek pouchSlap on the cheek

Synonyms

  • 腮— cheek (lower part)
  • 脸蛋— face (informal, often referring to cheeks)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has rosy cheeks (脸颊).
  • He gently touched his cheek (面颊).
  • Tears streamed down her cheeks (双颊).
  • He kissed her on the cheek (脸颊).

Collocations

  • Cheeks(脸颊)
  • Both cheeks(双颊)
  • Face and cheeks(面颊)
  • Cheekbone(颧骨)
  • Cheek pouch(颊囊)
  • Slap on the cheek(掌颊)

Idioms

  • To have one's cheeks burning with shame(颊上三毛)
  • To slap one's own cheeks(自掴其颊)
  • Cheeks like peach blossoms(杏脸桃腮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese physiognomy, full cheeks are often associated with fortune and good health.
  • Blushing cheeks are a traditional sign of modesty or shyness in literature.
  • The character appears in classical descriptions of beauty, emphasizing facial features.

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