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?

Summary
type danh từ
meaningcằm
exampleto be up to the chin: nước lên tới cằm
meaningnói huyên thiên, nói luôn mồm
namespace

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.

  • Lily examined the intricate patterns on the antique vase, running her fingertips along the smoothness of its chin.

    Lily ngắm nhìn những họa tiết phức tạp trên chiếc bình cổ, lướt ngón tay dọc theo đường viền nhẵn mịn ở cằm bình.

  • Sarah admired her own reflection in the mirror, her hand resting gently on her pointed chin.

    Sarah ngắm nhìn hình ảnh phản chiếu của mình trong gương, tay nhẹ nhàng đặt lên cằm nhọn.

  • The ancient statue's chin was weathered and rough, adding to its historical charm.

    Cằm của bức tượng cổ này đã bị phong hóa và thô ráp, làm tăng thêm nét quyến rũ lịch sử của nó.

  • Jake stared intently at the speaker during her presentation, casting a furtive glance at her protruding chin.

    Jake chăm chú nhìn diễn giả trong suốt bài thuyết trình của cô ấy, liếc trộm chiếc cằm nhô ra của cô ấy.

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.