(è) - Palate — refers to the roof of the

Tone 4

è | 24 strokes | radical:

· è

Palate — refers to the roof of the mouth, specifically the hard palate or palate bone in anatomy.

Palate — refers to the roof of the

Usage highlights

Hard palateSoft palatePalatine boneCleft palatePalatal consonantPalate surgery

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hard palate (硬齶) separates the oral and nasal cavities.
  • Palatine bone (齶骨) is part of the skull.
  • Cleft palate (齶裂) is a congenital condition.
  • Palatal consonants (齶音) are produced with the tongue against the palate.

Collocations

  • Hard palate(硬齶)
  • Soft palate(軟齶)
  • Palatine bone(齶骨)
  • Cleft palate(齶裂)
  • Palatal consonant(齶音)
  • Palate surgery(齶部手術)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in medical and anatomical contexts in modern Chinese.
  • The character appears in specialized vocabulary rather than everyday language.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, palate condition may be observed for diagnostic purposes.

FAQ