Definition of chin

chinnoun

cằm

/tʃɪn/

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The word "chin" has an interesting etymology! It comes from the 14th-century Old English word "cin", which referred to the lower jaw or chin. This word is derived from the Proto-Germanic "*kiziz" (jaw), which is also the source of the Modern German word "Kiefer" (jaw). In Middle English, the word "cin" evolved into "chyn" or "chine", and eventually became the modern English word "chin". The term gained popularity in the 16th century, particularly in the context of anatomy and medicine. It's fascinating to see how a seemingly simple word like "chin" has such a rich history, tracing back to ancient Proto-Germanic roots! Would you like to know more about word origins or language?

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to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining, trying to make excuses, etc.

chấp nhận một tình huống khó khăn hoặc khó chịu mà không phàn nàn, cố gắng bào chữa, v.v.

Example:
  • In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin.

    Trong công việc kinh doanh này, bạn phải học cách chấp nhận những lời chỉ trích.

to be damaged or badly affected by something

bị hư hỏng hoặc bị ảnh hưởng nặng nề bởi một cái gì đó

Example:
  • Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply.

    Các cổ đông đã phải gánh chịu hậu quả ngày hôm qua khi thị trường giảm mạnh.

Related words and phrases

Idioms

(keep your) chin up
(informal)used to tell somebody to try to stay cheerful even though they are in a difficult or unpleasant situation
  • Chin up! Only two exams left.
    • chuck somebody under the chin
    (old-fashioned)to touch somebody gently under the chin (= part of the face below the mouth) in a friendly way
    take something on the chin
    to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining, trying to make excuses, etc.
  • In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin.
    • (North American English)to be damaged or badly affected by something
  • Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply.