颐
cheek; jaw; nourish
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
cheek; jaw; lower face
literaryUsed in formal or literary written Chinese only.
He propped his cheek in his hand and pondered, seemingly thinking hard about the difficult problem.
Seeing the children's smiling faces, the old man couldn't help but break into a broad smile.
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She propped her cheek with her hand while listening to the teacher's lecture.
A broad smile dispelled the exhaustion of days.
He is used to propping his cheek when zoning out.
verb
to nourish; to care for; to cultivate
literaryUsed exclusively in formal literary contexts to describe nurturing one's body, mind or spirit.
Ancient scholars often used tea tasting to nourish their spirit and cultivate their character.
After retiring, he returned to the countryside to spend his later years in good health and peace.
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Yoga can help people nourish their body and mind.
He sticks to early bed and early rising to nourish his mind.
Life in the mountains is perfect for nurturing one's temperament.