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颏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
颏kēchinng, 12 strokes, radical 页, rank #77642, Very Hard
颏kē(used in bird names) throatunknown, 12 strokes, radical 页, rank #77642, Very Hard
颏kéchinng, 12 strokes, radical 页, rank #77642, Very Hard
颏ké(used in bird names) throatunknown, 12 strokes, radical 页, rank #77642, Very Hard
kē(ke1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1chin
  2. 2(used in bird names) throat
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March 24, 2026

颏(頦)kē(ke1)

The character 颏 (kē) refers to the chin, which is the prominent part of the face below the mouth. It is also used in some bird names to indicate features related to the throat area. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation but might appear in more specific contexts such as anatomical descriptions or ornithology.

Strokes12Radical页Frequency#77642DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the chin is believed to reflect one's health and vitality, making this character relevant in discussions about health and wellness. Additionally, the chin is often a focal point in portraiture and artistic representations in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Picture a 'kē' (chin) that's sticking out like a beak, making it easier to remember that 颏 refers to the chin or throat area. Imagine a bird with a very prominent throat that looks like a chin, reinforcing the connection to the word.

Meanings of 颏

kē(ke1)
primary
1chin
2(used in bird names) throat
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About 颏

颏Simplified
頦Traditional
12Strokes
页Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 颏

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 颏 with similar-sounding characters. It is typically used in more academic or specialized contexts, so it may not be familiar in casual conversation. Common collocations include terms related to anatomy or specific bird species.

HSK Study Tips

Although 颏 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of anatomical terms and bird-related vocabulary, which may be relevant for HSK level 5 or beyond. Focus on associating it with related body parts and bird names to reinforce learning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 颏 with the character 下 (xià) meaning 'below', due to their similar visual structure. Remember that 颏 specifically refers to the chin, while 下 relates to position.

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Pronunciation of 颏

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Etymology of 颏

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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head

Semantic (meaning)页
+
Phonetic (sound)亥
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Case file: 颏

  1. 1The meaning half页 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half亥 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhead
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 颏?

Decomposition of 颏

IDS Structure⿰亥页
颏Full Character
=
亥hai4
left
页ye4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 颏?

How to say chin in Chinese

“chin” in Chinese is颏kē

The character 颏 (kē) refers to the chin, which is the prominent part of the face below the mouth. It is also used in some bird names to indicate features related to the throat area. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation but might appear in more specific contexts such as anatomical descriptions or ornithology.

When to use 颏

Be cautious not to confuse 颏 with similar-sounding characters. It is typically used in more academic or specialized contexts, so it may not be familiar in casual conversation. Common collocations include terms related to anatomy or specific bird species.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 颏 with the character 下 (xià) meaning 'below', due to their similar visual structure. Remember that 颏 specifically refers to the chin, while 下 relates to position.

Write 颏

颏

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Word Family of 颏

Words Containing This Character3
颏kēchin頦
下颏chin下頦
下巴颏chin下巴頦
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Compound Meaning

What does 颏 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 颏

It is pronounced as 'kē', with a high, level tone.

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