Chin (Noun)
Meaning 1
The protruding part of the lower jaw.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- She rubbed the bruise on her chin after falling on the ice.
- The boxer's chin was famously vulnerable to hooks and uppercuts.
- He had a pointed chin that gave him a resolute appearance.
- The yoga instructor told her to tuck her chin to her chest and stretch her neck.
- The sculptor carefully chiseled the chin on his marble statue to create a lifelike appearance.
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Meaning 2
Kamarupan languages spoken in western Burma and Bangladesh and easternmost India.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Chin people of western Burma and Bangladesh have a rich cultural heritage.
- In the Chin State of Myanmar, the traditional chin tattoo is a symbol of beauty and status.
- The Mizo people of eastern India have historical ties with the Chin people of western Burma.
- The Chin languages are part of the Sino-Tibetan language family and are spoken in the easternmost part of India.
- The Chin Hills of western Burma are home to many ethnic groups, including the Chin people.