This is the 7333rd most frequent Chinese word.
腮
"腮" means "cheek" or "gill."
In this context, '腮' highlights the anatomical feature and its artistic depiction, focusing on its form.
那幅画上，他的腮的形状很特别。
In the painting, the shape of his jawline is very unique.
In this sentence, '腮' refers specifically to the cheeks or sides of the face, emphasizing coloration or expression.
他的腮帮子红了。
His cheeks turned red.
Here, '腮' is used to describe the gills of a fish, indicating their biological function.