chin
gb/t͡ʃˈɪn/ us/t͡ʃˈɪn/
A2
Inglês
~ 1300
áll, állon üt, felszegi az állát, fel a fejjel
SUBSTANTIVO
A2
1
áll
A2
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s chin
She rested her chin on her hands.
A kezére támasztotta az állát.
He had a small scar on his chin.
Egy kis heg volt az állán.
The boxer took a punch to the chin.
She tilted her chin upwards confidently.
Snowflakes landed gently on his chin.
Exemplos para estudantes
He has a small chin.
Kicsi az álla.
She put her chin on her hand.
A kezére tette az állát.
He has a big cut on his chin.
Her chin is under her mouth.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chin' with 'cheek'; the cheek is on the side of the face, while the chin is at the bottom front.
Significado
Front lower part of face
Colocações
pointed chin
|double chin
|chin up
|rest your chin
|chin strap
Sinônimos
jaw (Refers to the whole lower jawbone area, not just the front point.)
Antônimos
forehead (Opposite side of the face vertically; above the eyes instead of below the mouth.)
Temas
body
|appearance
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The part of your face under your mouth.
The part of the human face below the mouth, forming the lower part of the jaw.
VERBO
B2
INFORMAL
2
állon üt
B1
Padrão de uso:
to chin [someone]
The boxer chinned his opponent in the final round.
A bokszoló az utolsó menetben állon ütötte az ellenfelét.
He accidentally chinned me while we were playing.
Játék közben véletlenül állon ütött.
She was chinned during the match and had to sit out.
Exemplos para estudantes
He chinned the other player.
Állon ütötte a másik játékost.
The fighter chinned his rival.
A harcos állon ütötte a riválisát.
I was chinned in the game.
Erro comum:
Some learners think 'chin' as a verb always means 'to lift one's head', but in sports slang it can mean to hit someone on the chin.
Significado
Hit on the chin
Colocações
chin hard
|chin him
|chinned badly
Sinônimos
punch (More general term for hitting with a fist, not limited to the chin.)
Antônimos
protect (To defend from being hit rather than striking.)
Temas
sports
|violence
|body
|health
Definição
To hit someone on the part of their face under their mouth.
To strike someone on the chin, especially in sports or fighting.
VERBO
B1
INFORMAL
3
Padrão de uso:
to chin [oneself] up
Even after losing, he kept his chin up.
Még a vereség után is felszegte az állát.
She told him to chin up and keep trying.
Azt mondta neki: fel a fejjel, és próbálkozzon tovább.
You just need to chin up and move forward.
Exemplos para estudantes
Keep your chin up.
Fel a fejjel!
He chins up when he is sad.
Felszegi az állát, amikor szomorú.
She told me to chin up.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes interpret 'chin up' literally as an exercise, rather than an encouragement.
Significado
Hold head up bravely
Colocações
chin up
|keep your chin high
Sinônimos
face up (Means to confront something directly; not necessarily physical posture.)
Antônimos
hang head (To lower your head in shame or sadness.)
Temas
emotions
|confidence
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To keep your head up to show you are strong or not afraid.
To raise or keep one's chin lifted as a sign of confidence or courage.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
chin
AFI
GB/t͡ʃˈɪn/
US/t͡ʃˈɪn/
Sílabas e tonicidade
chin (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (chin)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: chin
- Plural: chins
Verb
- Base: chin
- 3rd Person Singular: chins
- Present Participle: chinning
- Past: chinned
Família de palavras
Forms
chins
noun
chinning
verb
chinned
verb
Related words
chinstrap
noun
Negative and opposite forms
chinless
adjective
Destaques
- Irregular present participle: chinning Verb
- Irregular past: chinned Verb
Expressões
double chin
1/dˈʌbəl t͡ʃˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Extra fold under chin
A fold of skin and fat under the chin, often because of weight gain.
Exemplos
- He developed a double chin over the years.
- She tried exercises to reduce her double chin.
keep your chin up
1/kˈip jˈʊɹ t͡ʃˈɪn ˈʌp/
idiom
informal
Stay cheerful in hard times
Stay happy and strong when things are hard.
Exemplos
- I know it's been tough lately, but keep your chin up.
- Keep your chin up—things will get better soon.
stick your chin out
1/stˈɪk jˈʊɹ t͡ʃˈɪn ˈaʊt/
idiom
informal
Risk attracting criticism or trouble
Do something that could make people attack or criticize you.
Exemplos
- She's sticking her chin out by challenging the boss openly.
- He stuck his chin out when he defended that unpopular idea.
take it on the chin
1/tˈeɪk ˈɪt ˈɔn ðə t͡ʃˈɪn/
idiom
informal
Accept hardship calmly
Accept something bad without complaining.
Exemplos
- He took it on the chin when they rejected his idea.
- You have to take it on the chin and keep going.
take it on the chin
1/tˈeɪk ˈɪt ˈɔn ðə t͡ʃˈɪn/
idiom
handle criticism or defeat calmly
to accept bad news or criticism without getting upset
Exemplos
- After the harsh review, she took it on the chin and improved her work.
- They lost badly, but the team took it on the chin and came back stronger.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He took the criticism on the chin.