Meaning of chin


Pronunciation: (chin), [key]
— n., v., chinned, chin•ning.
  1. the lower extremity of the face, below the mouth.
  2. the prominence of the lower jaw.
  3. chin-up.
  4. to maintain a cheerful disposition in spite of difficulties, disappointments, etc.
    1. to suffer defeat; fail completely.
    2. to endure suffering or punishment.
    2. to raise (oneself&hasp;) to this position.
  1. to raise or hold to the chin, as a violin.
  2. to talk to; chatter with.
  1. to chin oneself.
  2. to talk; chatter: We sat up all night chinning about our college days.


Pronunciation: (jin), [key]
  1. any of three dynasties that ruled in China, a.d. 265–316 (the Western Chin), a.d. 317–420 (the Eastern Chin), and a.d. 936–46 (the Later Chin).
  2. a dynasty that ruled in China 1115–1234.


Pronunciation: (chin Chin. chēn), [key]
— n.
  1. a Chinese zither consisting of an oblong, slightly curved wooden box over which are stretched strings that are stopped with one hand and plucked with the other.


Pronunciation: (chin Chin. chēn), [key]
— n.
  1. a dynasty in ancient China, 221–206 b.c., marked by the emergence of a unified empire and the construction of much of the Great Wall of China.


Pronunciation: [key]
  1. China.
  2. Chinese.
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