颌 (hé) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 颌 (hé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 颌 (hé) means "jaw". with 12 strokes and the radical 页.

Q: How do you write 颌 stroke by stroke?

颌 has 12 strokes. The radical is 页. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 颌 and 顼?

颌 (hé) and 顼 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 颌?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 页. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 颌?

Common words containing 颌 include: 下颌 (xià hé) — lower jaw; mandible; 上颌 (shàng hé) — upper jaw; maxilla; 颌骨 (hé gǔ) — jawbone.

How to Write 颌

The character 颌 (hé) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 页 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

颌 is pronounced hé in Mandarin Chinese. It means jaw.

Common Words with 颌

下颌 xià hé

lower jaw; mandible

上颌 shàng hé

upper jaw; maxilla

颌骨 hé gǔ

jawbone

Example Sentences

他的下颌很宽。

tā de xià hé hěn kuān

His lower jaw is very wide.

上颌骨在脸的上部。

shàng hé gǔ zài liǎn de shàng bù

The maxilla is located in the upper part of the face.

颌骨支撑着牙齿。

hé gǔ zhī chēng zhe yá chǐ

The jawbone supports the teeth.

Similar Characters

顼 xū

顽 wán

顾 gù

Practice Writing 颌 (hé)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 颌

What does 颌 (hé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 颌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 颌 and 顼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 颌?

What common words use 颌?

How to Write 颌 (hé)