齶 (è) - Palate — refers to the roof of the
齶 · 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
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.