() - Chin — refers to the lower part of

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kē | 12 strokes | radical:

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Chin — refers to the lower part of the face, the chin or jaw area.

Chin — refers to the lower part of

Usage highlights

ChinDouble chinChin restChin strapMental protuberanceChin augmentation

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rubbed his chin (下巴颏) thoughtfully.
  • The baby has a cute double chin (双下巴颏).
  • The boxer took a punch to the jaw (下巴颏).

Collocations

  • Chin(下巴颏)
  • Double chin(双下巴颏)
  • Chin rest(颏托)
  • Chin strap(颏带)
  • Mental protuberance(颏隆突)
  • Chin augmentation(颏成形术)

Idioms

  • Chin up, chest out(昂首挺胸)
  • Stroking one's chin in thought(抚颏沉思)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese physiognomy, a prominent chin is often associated with strong willpower and determination.
  • The chin is considered one of the important facial features in traditional Chinese face reading.
  • In medical terminology, 颏 is used in anatomical terms related to the chin area.

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