Meanings of 颌
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AI Study Notes for 颌
When using 颌, it’s important to be aware of its medical context; it’s not commonly used in everyday conversation about the mouth. A common mistake is to confuse it with 口 (kǒu), which simply means 'mouth.' In formal settings, especially in medical discussions, 颌 is preferred.
Currently, 颌 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists. However, it is useful for learners interested in anatomy or medical terminology. Focus on related words like 口 (kǒu) for mouth and 齿 (chǐ) for teeth to build a foundational vocabulary around this topic.
Learners often confuse 颌 with 口, thinking they can use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我的颌很痛' (My jaw hurts) is correct, while saying '我的口很痛' (My mouth hurts) could imply a different issue. Be mindful of the context!
Pronunciation of 颌
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Etymology of 颌
Phonosemantic compound. 页 represents the meaning and 合 represents the sound. Simplified form of 頜.
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Phonosemantic compound. 页 represents the meaning and 合 represents the sound. Simplified form of 頜.
- 1The meaning half页 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half合 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhead
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 颌
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How to say mouth; jaw in Chinese
“mouth; jaw” in Chinese is颌
The character 颌 (hé) refers to the lower jaw or chin, specifically in anatomical terms. It is often used in medical contexts to describe either the maxilla (upper jaw) or mandible (lower jaw), and may also appear in discussions about dental health or jaw structure.
When to use 颌
When using 颌, it’s important to be aware of its medical context; it’s not commonly used in everyday conversation about the mouth. A common mistake is to confuse it with 口 (kǒu), which simply means 'mouth.' In formal settings, especially in medical discussions, 颌 is preferred.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 颌 with 口, thinking they can use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我的颌很痛' (My jaw hurts) is correct, while saying '我的口很痛' (My mouth hurts) could imply a different issue. Be mindful of the context!
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Grammar Patterns of 颌
颌 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他们给我量了脉搏、血压，还给我的下____拍了X光片。
They took my pulse, took my blood pressure, and X-rayed my jaw.
Example Sentences for 颌 (2)
Word Family of 颌
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 颌
The pinyin 'hé' is pronounced with a rising tone, similar to how you might ask a question.
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