Definitions

chin
(used in bird names) throat

Etymology phono-semantic

head

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The character 颏 (traditional: 頦) is a phono-semantic compound meaning "chin". Its semantic component, 页 (traditional: 頁), indicates a connection to the head or face. The phonetic component, 亥, suggests its pronunciation. The term refers specifically to the lower part of the face, below the mouth.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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