颔 (hàn) - chin & to nod (one's head) in agreement or acknowledgment.
颔 · hàn
chin;
to nod (one's head) in agreement or acknowledgment.
chinto nod (one's head) in agreement or acknowledgment.
Usage highlights
to nodchinto nod in approvalto nod in greetingmandibleto nod one's head
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He nodded in agreement (颔首).
- The sculpture has a strong chin (下巴颔).
- She gave a slight nod of approval (微微颔首).
Collocations
- to nod(颔首)
- chin(下巴颔)
- to nod in approval(颔首赞许)
- to nod in greeting(颔首致意)
- mandible(颔骨)
- to nod one's head(点头颔首)
Idioms
- To nod in agreement(颔首称是)
- To nod repeatedly(频频颔首)
Cultural background
FAQ- In classical Chinese literature and body language, a nod (颔首) signifies agreement, respect, or thoughtful consideration.
- The chin (颔) is associated with dignity and composure in traditional portraiture and descriptions.