jaw in Chinese
jaw in Chinese is 顎, 嚼子 — jaw means either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
jaw in Chinese
顎
Pronounced: è
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
嚼子
Pronounced: jiáo zi
One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.
What does "jaw" mean?
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noun Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
"The dentist said my jaw was slightly sore from grinding my teeth."
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noun The lower part of the face, below the mouth.
"The artist drew him with a narrow face and a sharp jaw."
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noun Informal: idle or abusive talk; chatter.
"I've had enough of your jaw, so please just listen for once."
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verb To talk at length, especially casually or in an argument.
"The old neighbours jaw over the fence every Sunday morning."
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jaw in a sentence
- The dentist said my jaw was slightly sore from grinding my teeth.
- The boxer took a hard punch to the jaw.
- The artist drew him with a narrow face and a sharp jaw.
- He rubbed the stubble along his jaw and smiled.
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What is "jaw" in Chinese?
"jaw" in Chinese is 顎, 嚼子. jaw means: Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
How do you pronounce 顎?
"jaw" in Chinese is 顎, pronounced "è".
How do you use "jaw" in a sentence?
Example: "The dentist said my jaw was slightly sore from grinding my teeth." In Chinese, "jaw" is 顎, 嚼子.
Are there other ways to say "jaw" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "jaw": 顎, 嚼子.
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