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AI Study Notes for 頰
颊 (jiá) — use 頰 (jiá) when referring to the cheeks in a more anatomical or formal context, while 颊 (jiá) may appear in more literary or poetic contexts.
Be cautious with the tone, as 頰 is pronounced with the second tone (jiá). It is often used in medical or beauty contexts, such as in discussions of facial structure, but is less common in everyday conversations. Common collocations include '面頰' (miànjiá, meaning 'cheek').
Although 頰 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, learners should be aware of its connection to facial anatomy, which is relevant to other HSK vocabulary like '脸' (liǎn, meaning 'face'). Focus on understanding related terms that describe parts of the face.
Learners often confuse 頰 with other facial terms like '脸' (liǎn), which means 'face'. Remember, 頰 specifically refers to the cheeks and jaw, not the entire face.
Pronunciation of 頰
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Etymology of 頰
The jaw in 夾 the head 頁; 夾 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 頰
- 1The giveawayThe jaw in 夾 the head 頁; 夾 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say cheeks, jaw in Chinese
“cheeks, jaw” in Chinese is頰
The character 頰 (jiá) refers to the cheeks or the jaw area of the face. It is commonly used in anatomical discussions and can also appear in contexts relating to facial expressions or beauty.
When to use 頰
Be cautious with the tone, as 頰 is pronounced with the second tone (jiá). It is often used in medical or beauty contexts, such as in discussions of facial structure, but is less common in everyday conversations. Common collocations include '面頰' (miànjiá, meaning 'cheek').
頰 or something close to it
颊 (jiá) — use 頰 (jiá) when referring to the cheeks in a more anatomical or formal context, while 颊 (jiá) may appear in more literary or poetic contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 頰 with other facial terms like '脸' (liǎn), which means 'face'. Remember, 頰 specifically refers to the cheeks and jaw, not the entire face.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 頰
It is pronounced as 'jiá' with a rising tone.
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