Meanings of 顴
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颧 (quán) - use 顴 when referring specifically to cheekbones in a more formal or anatomical context, while 颧 may be used in more casual or less technical discussions.
The term is more commonly used in formal discussions about anatomy or in beauty contexts. A common mistake is to confuse 顴 with related terms like 脸 (liǎn) for 'face' or 面 (miàn) for 'surface,' which refer to broader areas rather than specifically the cheekbones.
Although 顴 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to other body-related terms like 头 (tóu - head) and 眼 (yǎn - eye) which may appear in beginner levels. Students should focus on understanding how facial vocabulary builds upon basic body terminology.
Learners often confuse 顴 with 颧 (quán), which also means cheekbone but is more commonly used. Remember, 顴 is less frequently used in everyday language, while 颧 is the more common term.
Pronunciation of 顴
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Etymology of 顴
Phonosemantic compound. 页 represents the meaning and 雚 represents the sound. Simplified form of 顴.
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Phonosemantic compound. 页 represents the meaning and 雚 represents the sound. Simplified form of 顴.
- 1The meaning half頁 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half雚 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhead
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say cheekbones in Chinese
“cheekbones” in Chinese is顴
The character 顴 (quán) refers specifically to the cheekbones, the prominent bones located on either side of the face. In anatomy, it is a term used to describe a part of the facial structure, often referenced in contexts related to beauty, aesthetics, and health.
When to use 顴
The term is more commonly used in formal discussions about anatomy or in beauty contexts. A common mistake is to confuse 顴 with related terms like 脸 (liǎn) for 'face' or 面 (miàn) for 'surface,' which refer to broader areas rather than specifically the cheekbones.
顴 or something close to it
颧 (quán) - use 顴 when referring specifically to cheekbones in a more formal or anatomical context, while 颧 may be used in more casual or less technical discussions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 顴 with 颧 (quán), which also means cheekbone but is more commonly used. Remember, 顴 is less frequently used in everyday language, while 颧 is the more common term.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 顴
It is pronounced as 'quán'.
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