颡 (sǎng) - Forehead & brow

颡Tone 3

sǎng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

颡 · sǎng

Forehead;

brow;

also refers to the front part of the head.

Foreheadbrowalso refers to the front part of the

Usage highlights

ForeheadHigh foreheadBrowTo knock the foreheadForehead boneBroad forehead

Synonyms

  • 额— forehead
  • 脑门— forehead (colloquial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wiped the sweat from his forehead (额头).
  • The child has a high forehead (高颡).
  • She touched her brow (颡头) thoughtfully.
  • In ancient texts, '颡' refers to the front of the head.

Collocations

  • Forehead(额头)
  • High forehead(高颡)
  • Brow(颡头)
  • To knock the forehead(稽颡)
  • Forehead bone(颡骨)
  • Broad forehead(广颡)

Idioms

  • To knock the head on the ground(稽颡膜拜)
  • A high forehead and broad cheeks(隆颡巨目)
  • Blood running down the forehead(血流至颡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese ritual, '稽颡' (qǐ sǎng) referred to knocking the forehead on the ground as a sign of extreme respect or mourning.
  • Physiognomy (面相学) traditionally associated a high, broad forehead with intelligence and good fortune.
  • The character appears in classical texts such as the 'Book of Rites' (《礼记》) describing ceremonial gestures.

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