Chin: meaning, definitions and examples

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chin

 

[ tʃɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The chin is the lowermost part of the face, situated below the lower lip and typically forming a prominent point. It plays a crucial role in the contour of the face and can be an important feature in facial attractiveness. Additionally, the chin often influences expressions and can reflect emotions.

Synonyms

jaw, mandible

Examples of usage

  • She has a prominent chin.
  • He stroked his chin while thinking.
  • Her chin rested on her hand in contemplation.

Translations

Translations of the word "chin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mento

🇮🇳 ठोड़ी

🇩🇪 Kinn

🇮🇩 dagu

🇺🇦 підборіддя

🇵🇱 podbródek

🇯🇵 顎 (あご)

🇫🇷 menton

🇪🇸 mentón

🇹🇷 çene

🇰🇷 

🇸🇦 ذقن

🇨🇿 brada

🇸🇰 brada

🇨🇳 下巴 (xiàbā)

🇸🇮 brada

🇮🇸 haka

🇰🇿 иек

🇬🇪 ყბა

🇦🇿 çənə

🇲🇽 mentón

Word origin

The word 'chin' comes from the Old English 'cyne,' which is related to the term 'cyn,' meaning 'kin.' Historically, this part of the face has been of significance in studies of human anatomy and aesthetics. The Chinese were among the first to study facial features, linking the shape and size of the chin to various traits of character and personality. As time progressed, numerous cultures have placed different levels of importance on the chin, with various traditions attributing different meanings to its shape or symmetry. The linguistic evolution ultimately solidified 'chin' as the standard English term for this prominent facial feature, influenced by earlier terms in other Germanic languages.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,200 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.