Meanings of 頦
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AI Study Notes for 頦
下巴 (xiàba) vs 頦 (kē): use 頦 (kē) for anatomical contexts, while 下巴 (xiàba) is more common in everyday conversation.
When using 頦, it’s important to note that it is more formal and may appear in medical or anatomical contexts rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to facial descriptions. Be careful not to confuse it with other facial terms.
Although 頦 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it connects to words related to body parts and anatomy, which are relevant for HSK Level 3 and above. Students should focus on recognizing context and usage in more specialized texts.
Learners often confuse 頦 with other characters for facial features like 面 (miàn) for face. For example, saying '我有一个很大的面' (wǒ yǒu yīgè hěn dà de miàn) instead of using 頦 to specify the chin is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 頦
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Etymology of 頦
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Case file: 頦
- 1The meaning half頁 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half亥 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhead
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say chin in Chinese
“chin” in Chinese is頦
The character 頦 (kē) refers specifically to the chin, which is the prominent part of the face below the mouth. This term is often used in anatomical discussions or descriptions of facial features. In everyday language, it may not be as commonly used as more general terms for the face.
When to use 頦
When using 頦, it’s important to note that it is more formal and may appear in medical or anatomical contexts rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to facial descriptions. Be careful not to confuse it with other facial terms.
頦 or something close to it
下巴 (xiàba) vs 頦 (kē): use 頦 (kē) for anatomical contexts, while 下巴 (xiàba) is more common in everyday conversation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 頦 with other characters for facial features like 面 (miàn) for face. For example, saying '我有一个很大的面' (wǒ yǒu yīgè hěn dà de miàn) instead of using 頦 to specify the chin is incorrect.
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Word Family of 頦
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Frequently Asked Questions about 頦
No, 頦 is more often used in formal or medical contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
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