People with double chins. Determining male character by appearance

The chin is located at the bottom of the face and is one of the main components that determines its shape. In turn, the shape of the chin depends on the lateral angle of the lower jaw and is determined by the degree of development of the base of the “mental triangle” - the elevation in the anterior part of the mental area (Fig. 43).

Rice. 43 Width of the chin triangle: a- narrow chin,

b- wide chin

If the angle of the lower jaw is more than 125 degrees and the “chin triangle” is sharp, the lower part of the face belongs to the narrow variants (triangular or oval). If the angle of the lower jaw is closer to straight (less than 125 degrees), then the chin belongs to the wide variants (rectangular or rounded) (Fig. 44).

Rice. 44 Chin Shape Options

The chin is separated from the lower lip by the chin-labial groove. This is a short and distinct depression, clearly visible in males.

The chin is separated from the chin area, located on the neck, under the lower jaw, between its base and the hyoid bone, by the mental groove. It passes under the edge of the lower jaw and conveys its transverse groove. This configuration is clearly visible in thin people and is almost always noticeable in older people, as well as with a slight tilt of the head. In older people, a fold forms, sometimes double, this is the so-called “double chin.” The chin is separated from the cheeks by a thin fold (mentiobuccal groove), which is slightly convex from the side. It may not be present at a young age, but becomes noticeable over time, especially in older people. In women and young people, the chin has a regular, convex, slightly rounded shape. In men, the chin is often massive, wide, flat and protruding.

On the convexity of the front surface of the chin there is often a dimple or a vertical groove. Their presence is associated with the direct adherence of the skin to the bone structure (Fig. 45c, d).

Rice. 45 Varieties of chins

Chins have their own characteristics based on race. The peoples of Australia have a wide, square chin, and the jaw protrudes slightly. Polynesians have a massive lower jaw and an upturned chin. In representatives of the Negroid race, the chin, unlike the lips, protrudes slightly, while in Mongoloids it is practically absent. The population of the American continent is characterized by a protruding, well-defined chin. For the peoples of the Mediterranean, there is also a protruding chin and a high lower jaw, like the inhabitants of England, Iceland, Denmark and the northern part of Germany. The peoples of the Iranian group have a low lower jaw, the inhabitants of Scandinavia have a pointed chin, a wide and low jaw. A low and narrow jaw, with an upturned and high chin, is characteristic of the Adriatic population. A small chin is typical among Indians and northeastern regions of Africa.

The chin is important for facial expression and, according to physiognomists, a fleshy, full, wide, upturned and protruding chin is considered favorable. According to the Chinese, such a chin is a “gift from the gods,” and indicates increased sexuality and the unyielding will of its owner. A rectangular chin speaks of stubbornness, and a pointed chin speaks of inner kindness. A short, narrow and sloping chin is considered unfavorable. Favorable for women is a full, rounded, slightly protruding, and, preferably, cleft chin.

Tender, meaty and rounded chin is a sign of sensuality and weakness, and small, unpointed chins are characteristic of timid people. A flattened chin accompanies a cold and dry nature, with refined feelings. A chin slanted backward suggests prudence, prudence and caution (Fig. 45e). A strongly protruding chin, as a rule, is characteristic of decisive, strong-willed and stubborn people, with inflated self-esteem (Fig. 45e).

A wide chin is a sign of pride, arrogance, and sometimes rudeness and cruelty (Fig. 45a); a sharp chin symbolizes the wit and some cunning of a person (Fig. 45b).

A flat, steep chin, according to physiognomists, indicates a cold-blooded phlegmatic person (Fig. 45g), a fleshy double chin (Fig. 45h) indicates a balanced, sensual life-lover who is not indifferent to food.

A rounded chin with a dimple is evidence of kindness and an adornment of Russian beauties from museums and art galleries (Fig. 45c).

Prudence and composure are revealed in a person with a deep vertical fold of the chin (Fig. 45d); such people tend to think through each action several steps ahead; they are reasonable, but prone to solitude.

The shape and type of the face is complemented by its lateral parts - cheeks. They are in proportional dependence with other parts of the face and determine its general configuration and constitutional type. Thus, sunken, lean cheeks are typical for melancholic people, while round-faced phlegmatic people are characterized by round ones. Smooth, beautifully contoured cheeks indicate a person’s sensuality, tenderness and generosity. Parallel folds on a young face when smiling are considered a sign of frivolity, but dimples on the cheeks, such as those of People’s Artist Vera Vasilyeva, characterize sociability, kindness, and a slight irony of the character of their owner.

Hair is not an element of the face, but it plays a big role in shaping not only the external appearance of the face and head, but also has a certain significance as a physiognomic feature. They can be hard and soft, straight and curly, curly and fluffy. The quality of hair is determined by genetic predisposition; it contains important information about a person’s life and largely reflects his destiny.

Depending on the type of carotene pigment they contain, they can be dark (brunettes), chestnut (brown-haired), blond (blond), light brown and, less often, red.

Back in the 12th-13th centuries, astrologers tried to determine a person’s character by their hair. In their opinion: smooth, soft, straight and blond hair is a sign of a timid and peace-loving person, and the owner of thick curly hair is a restless, simple-minded and wasteful person.

According to ancient Chinese and modern physiognomists, coarse hair indicates a violent temperament, and thin hair is a sign of softness. In China, people born with red hair are predicted early death and bad luck during life, but the natural exception to this rule is dyed and artificially curled hair.

Owners of straight, bright, soft and shiny hair are considered to be carriers of a favorable sign, but the color, type, thickness and condition of the hair must be considered from the point of view of ethnicity. Thus, residents of cold and temperate climates have predominantly blond hair, while people in the subtropical and tropical zones have more often dark color hair. A modern physiognomist, the Italian A. Reposi, who has dark hair, nevertheless came to the conclusion that dark, straight, coarse and thick hair is characteristic of people who are not very spiritually developed, but who are hardworking and clean. Blonde hair, in his opinion, is more common in people with a gentle disposition (sanguine and phlegmatic people) and capable of learning.

Curly hair is considered a sign of increased sexuality, temperament and cunning of its owner, but they are sociable people and good conversationalists.

People with coarse hair, although they carry an unfavorable sign, are sincere, honest, open and not prone to deception.

In contrast to the existing idea of ​​the beauty of hair based on its thickness, from the point of view of physiognomists, sparse rather than thick hair is considered a favorable sign.

Hair type in men and women has a different combination of meanings that characterize human nature. Thus, men with dark straight hair have a commitment to order and the habit of relying only on their own strength. They are pedantic, but often boring. Men with dark curly hair lack cunning, are jealous, are not indifferent to the weaker sex and are temperamental. A person with such hair is often choleric or sanguine.

Women with dark straight hair are more temperamental than men and they change moods faster. A woman’s dark and curly hair reveals her stubbornness in achieving her goals, often using cunning.

Men with blond and straight hair are more phlegmatic by temperament. They are not characterized by impulsiveness and with a firm belief in the idea - they pursue it persistently, purposefully, and sometimes with fanaticism and cruelty. Such men are prone to pride and selfishness. Blonde wavy hair is characteristic of romantic natures. These curly-haired blondes easily get along with people, are the life of the party, but in addition to their charm, they have an eccentric character.

Women with blond and straight hair are considered spiritual and dreamy natures; they are slightly phlegmatic and often weak-willed. The precious frame of a beautiful face is light wavy hair, often belonging to delicate, romantic and easily vulnerable natures. Strong personalities, both male and female, are identified by light, thick and coarse hair.

At different times, red hair was considered a good, but more often an evil sign. In ancient times, because of their “devilish devilry” and supposedly witchcraft powers, red-haired girls with curly hair ended up at the stake. Nowadays, this is a sign of increased attention not only to the unusual hair color, but also to the inherent strong-willed qualities and extraordinary mentality of their owners.

For red-haired men, a characteristic feature is their good nature and shyness, but in combination with thin lips and a hooked nose, they appear to be malicious and cunning people.

If you need to change your appearance, and sometimes the entire lifestyle of their previous life, women begin these changes with their hair: changing its color, length, styling. This fact proves the influence and significance of the external “crown” of the face on its configuration, proportions, expressiveness and perception. The most beautiful wig on a mannequin’s head cannot be compared in perception to a similar hairstyle of a girl beaming with happiness, expressing her inner sublime state.

It is believed that long, flowing hair is worn by romantic, dreamy people, tied into a ponytail - purposeful and energetic. Sentimentality and some coquetry are revealed by long, curled hair.

Pretentious and intricate hairstyles are preferred by girls who do not want to put up with the routine of life, who love variety and want to stand out.

Girls prefer short haircuts to a sporty style of clothing, and men hide their conservatism with a short haircut combed back or to the right side. A clear parting emphasizes strength of character, prudence and caution.

Artistic “chaos” on the head and tousled hair reveal the cheerful disposition of a good-natured guy, and a crew cut indicates a stubborn guy.

Long hair on the head is characteristic of spiritualized individuals, and hair collected at the back of the head in a bun is characteristic of arrogant men prone to narcissism.

It should be noted that the main purpose of the hairstyle is to give the face proportionality, expressiveness, and attractiveness, but it should not distract from the perception of especially beautiful parts of the face and smooth out visual imperfections. Skillful hair styling can hide a girl’s high forehead, wide or elongated face configuration, smooth out a protruding chin or sloping forehead.

With age, the volume, color, thickness and condition of the hair on the head changes, gray hair and baldness appear. In Chinese physiognomy, signs of thick hair and early baldness are considered unfavorable. The reason for these changes is the aging of the endocrine system and changes in the production of sex hormones. The first signs of graying appear on the beard, mustache or temples at the age of 40-45, by the age of 50 the scalp hair turns gray, and at the age of 60-80 - the eyebrows. Gray hair is formed as a result of the disappearance of pigment and the appearance of air bubbles.

Limited vegetation is characteristic only of humans; in other mammals, the entire head is covered with hair. A person has clear boundaries, the so-called hair growth lines - on the forehead and in the lower part of the occipital region. The skin on which hair grows is divided into two areas - central and peripheral. The latter is located in the form of a crown, the contour of which is determined by the hairline. Its shape is purely individual: in front the contour can be almost rectangular, concave, convex towards the forehead (more common in women), it can consist of two halves, and be far from the forehead, it can have the shape of the letter “M”.

On each side of the head, the hairline is a curve bent forward, encircling the temple, the auricle and reaching the mastoid process of the temporal bone. In men, in a short area in front of the ear, the hair may join the beard. In women, hair does not grow beyond the zygomatic arches (Fig. 46).

Rice. 46 Hair growth zone in men

It is estimated that there are approximately 100,000 hairs on the head of an adult man (blonds have more), that is, there are about 300 hairs on every square centimeter. The lifespan of hair is from 3 to 5 years, and depends on race, gender, individual characteristics and health status. Having reached a certain length (hair grows by 10-20 centimeters per year), the hair loses its vitality and the bulb atrophies. The old hair falls out and new hair begins to form in the same follicle.

Final hair loss (baldness) is a consequence of heredity and hormonal disorders. Big role Racial characteristics also play a role: for example, representatives of the Negroid and Mongoloid races are practically not at risk of baldness.

Rice. 47 Stages of baldness (Hamilton scale)

The beginning of the appearance of bald patches from the forehead is considered a favorable sign among the Chinese, and from the center of the head (crown) is considered an unfavorable sign.

Facial hair (mustache and beard) is largely determined by gender and race. In men, its presence is considered a secondary sexual characteristic. Representatives of the Caucasian race, compared to dark-skinned and yellow-skinned people, have more abundant hair and are characteristic of the cheeks, chin and area above the upper lip (mustache). Hair growing on the ears with age is considered a sign of longevity and intelligence, but not a sign of perseverance. A beard is a symbol of masculinity, and the tougher it is, the sexier and more energetic the man.

The lateral surfaces of the face determine the cheekbones, angles of the lower jaw and cheeks, which in turn determines the shape of the person’s face and head (Fig. 48).

Rice. 48 Face Shapes

Expressiveness zygomatic bones, like the narrow shape of the eyes, are characteristic of the Mongoloid race and some East Asian peoples. In ancient China, cheekbones were considered “bones of strength and power” and served as an indicator of the level of power. By their expression they judged a person’s power qualities and the level of a person’s political, military and financial abilities.

The cheeks occupy the lateral parts of the face, have a plastic structure and consist of three layers: skin, subcutaneous and muscle. The overall configuration of the face depends on the degree of their expression and development.

In people of normal build, the cheeks have a regular, slightly convex shape. U fat people they are fleshy; in thin ones, on the contrary, they are sunken in the middle part; the contrast with the clearly defined outlines of the cheekbone and lower jaw is clearly visible.

The contour of the zygomatic bone depends on individual and racial characteristics. High and prominent cheekbones give the face a flat appearance. In obese people, adipose tissue smoothes out the contours of the cheekbones. In older and thin people, the cheekbones stand out noticeably; this impression is reinforced by the depression in the area of ​​the canine fossa.

The nasomental fold, which appears to a greater or lesser extent when smiling and laughing, connects the side surface of the nose with the cheek; it runs along the wing of the nose in an oblique downward and sideways direction. Its depth is individual, but on a moving face it becomes constant over time.

In older people, additional folds and grooves may appear, which is associated with loss of skin elasticity and age-related changes in the subcutaneous layer. They can go along or across the main folds: nasolabial, chin-labial and chin.

The zygomatic arch runs in a horizontal direction: from the zygomatic bone to the tragus and temporomandibular joint and determines the width of the face. In ancient China it was called “horse bone”, and the owners of such bones were predicted to have longevity and a very great military and state power. Prominent representatives of these prophecies were: Chiang Kai-shek and Deng Xiaoping. In obese and young people it is not noticeable, but in thin and elderly people it is clearly outlined.

The posterior section of the cheek imperceptibly passes into the ear-maxillary region, which has a rectangular shape. At the top it is limited by the zygomatic arch, at the back - the posterior edge of the branch of the lower jaw, at the bottom - the base of the lower jaw, near the cheek - the anterior edge of the masticatory muscle.

The skin covering the face, compared to the skin of other parts of the body, is thinner, but firm and elastic. Skin color depends on the presence of the coloring pigment melanin and is divided into three types: light, medium and dark. Each type has pinkish, light brown, yellowish shades; on average - olive yellow and in the dark type - variants of brown and reddish shades. There are achromatic (colorless) and chromatic (color) colors. All colors differ from each other in lightness, tone, saturation, and are divided into warm - with an admixture of yellowness (the color of fire) and cold - with an admixture of blue (the color of ice). The color tone depends on the skin texture, which reflects the light flux differently and affects the color perception of the face. The relief of the skin is determined by the number and size of the excretory ducts of the sebaceous and sweat glands and the mouths of the hair follicles. According to these characteristics, porous, slightly porous and smooth skin is distinguished. Smooth skin reflects more light and is perceived as lighter, porous skin scatters light and is perceived as darker.

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The chin is located in the lower part of the face, as if completing its composition. Chin and character have a clear relationship in our minds: we often say that a person has “ strong chin"or, conversely, "soft and weak-willed." In Chinese physiognomy, it symbolizes the strength of a person’s character and the state of his health in late life.

Perfect chin

The chin is located in the Third section of the face, which starts from the tip of the nose and ends at the bottom of the chin. On the chin there are points of a person’s life in old age - between the ages of 61 and 75 years. It is clear that a well-shaped chin symbolizes the strength of the human body in old age and its longevity.

Ideally, the shape of the chin should be rounded at the sides and slightly square at the bottom. It is neither wide nor narrow, not round, but not quite square either! Such an ideal chin testifies to the harmony in a person’s character, whose distinctive features are sociability, integrity, diplomatic abilities, politeness, and a sense of tact.

The formation of the chin ends only at the age of thirty: after that one can judge its real shape.

Chin shape and character

1. Pointed chin

A sharp chin indicates the politeness, cunning and insincerity of its owners. Excessively long and a pointy chin reveals a cruel and vindictive person.

In young women, a pointed chin looks attractive and is considered beautiful. However, according to Chinese physiognomists, such a chin indicates difficulties in the nature of communication and poor health in old age.

2. Round chin

Those with such a chin know how to organize work so that others work for them. The roundness of the shape of such a chin indicates an insufficiently strong character.

3. Oval chin

Such a chin serves as a standard of beauty, but does not promise its owners strength and strength in old age. Its owners are distinguished by their love of love and artistic inclinations, but physiognomists do not promise them children.

4. Square chin

A chin of this shape speaks of a strong, courageous and firm character, combined with the stubbornness and willfulness of its owner. If such a chin protrudes slightly forward and is raised upward, then it belongs to a power-hungry person who strives to benefit from everything.

5. Double chin

The presence of a chin of this type in a thin person promises him a happy old age: good health, prosperity and love of children.

Double chin for full man– a normal phenomenon: this is also a good sign, but to a lesser extent than in the previous case.

A small, fleshy double chin reveals a lover of voluptuousness.

6. Chin tilted back

Those with a chin of this shape are usually spineless, patient, compliant and have a quiet disposition.

7. Cleft chin

A weakly defined chin with a slight split indicates a passionate nature, and a stronger split indicates a love of reclusion.

A strong cleft chin is a sign of increased sexuality of its owners.

Moles on the chin and character

The chin and character can be linked due to the location of moles in the lower part of the face.

1. Moles in the central part of the chin

A mole located in the center of the chin speaks of the adventurous nature of a person who loves travel and adventure, his love of knowledge, determination, optimism, and generosity. Such people are optimistic by nature, reliable and devoted in friendship and love.

2. Moles on the chin on the right side

Such an arrangement of moles indicates serious attitude person to work bordering on workaholism. The owners of such moles live at work, coming to it first and leaving last. Such labor zeal is harmful family relations due to lack of free time and excessive fatigue. In general, this situation can lead to deterioration in health.

3. Moles on the chin on the left side

Moles located on the left side of the chin indicate a person capable of mercy and charitable activities not for the sake of glory, but because of the nobility of the soul and the desire for justice.

4. Moles at the base of the chin

The location of moles at the base of the chin indicates the possibility of achieving success in various areas of life without serious effort on the part of their owners. Such people do not lack material resources throughout their lives, have loyal friends, have naturally excellent physical characteristics and succeed in business thanks to their professionalism and business acumen.

Chin and character are inseparable both in our minds and in Chinese physiognomy!

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The face reflects a person’s character through his gaze, the pattern of wrinkles, and the corners of his lips. But some of his features have long been endowed with special personality traits, as evidenced by popular phrases and sayings: smart forehead, honest eyes, strong-willed chin. This article is devoted to the latter.

Types of chins

Physiognomists distinguish the following types of chins:

• Forked. Testifying to the passion of nature.
• Leaned back. Characterizes patient and compliant people.
• Double. Gives away lovers of voluptuousness.
• Oval. Characteristic of creative people.
• Round. Characteristic of good organizers.
• Pointed. Inherent in cunning and insincere people.
• Square. Indicates strength of character and the presence of stubbornness.

The last option is the answer to the question: what does a strong-willed chin look like? Obviously, the more he comes forward and the more powerful he seems, the stronger the personality appears to people. It is difficult to negotiate with this person. Therefore, when communicating with him, it is preferable to use determination, strength and fearlessness.

Influence of attitudes

Modern psychology classifies physiognomy as a pseudoscience that has no evidence base. At the same time, he acknowledges the influence social attitudes on the human personality. Perceiving the appearance and behavior of another person, everyone endows him with character traits based on stereotypes that have developed in society. Scientist A. A. Bodalev clearly demonstrated this phenomenon in his experiments.

Two groups of subjects were shown a portrait of the same person. They were asked to give him an oral description. Only the first group was presented with a criminal, and the second - with a famous scientist. As a result of the experiment, two mutually exclusive characteristics were obtained. The criminal appeared to be a cruel person with a suspicious look and a massive jaw, indicating mercilessness. To the second group, the scientist’s eyes seemed tired, his facial expression was intelligent, and her lower part indicated perseverance and perseverance. This confirms the idea that a strong-willed chin is a certain stereotype of perception that has developed in society.

Concept diffusion

The chin is responsible for the shape of the face as a whole, completing its lower part. Each race has its own characteristics in its structure. Thus, Negroids are distinguished by slightly developed chins, Mongoloids - by their almost complete absence. And representatives of the white race have the most pronounced lower part of the face. The most developed jaw, which influences its shape, is found in Americans. They are the ones closest to the ideal of what people mean by the concept of a “strong-willed chin.”

It is believed that it was the Americans who largely contributed to the spread of this term. Hollywood actor Spencer Tracy (1900-1967), who played gangsters at the beginning of his career, introduced a more glamorous concept to replace the “American jaw,” endowing his characters with masculinity and strong-willedness instead of arrogance and rudeness. With him light hand a prominent chin became a sign of a real man, which began to influence the perception of others.

Male characteristics

A strong-willed chin in men is often combined with large features faces: developed brow ridges, wide nose and prominent cheekbones. It is typical for people with an athletic build, in which broad shoulders with a convex chest rise above narrow hips. Against the background of a well-developed trapezius muscle, the neck also seems more massive. Long arms, large skeletal bones and well-developed muscles indicate strength and a certain amount of aggression. Such men make either good athletes or leaders.

Male athletes are distinguished by their developed logical thinking, strong character and ability to withstand pressure from others. Public opinion associates them with real masculinity and attributes to them the presence the following features character: confidence, determination, physical endurance, competitiveness, perseverance. They are often condemned for being thick-skinned, aggressive, or, on the contrary, passive. But it has been noticed that during the period of increased hormonal levels (ovulation), women subconsciously choose men with a strong-willed chin.

Prominent representatives

Various world publications regularly conduct ratings of the most beautiful and sexy men planets (Heart world, Life). Looking at celebrity portraits, it is easy to understand what a strong-willed chin means. This is an invariable attribute of all modern sex symbols. It is possessed not only by actors who traditionally star in action films - Steven Seagal, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolph Lundgren. But also handsome men George Clooney, Robert Pattinson, Justin Timberlake.

The picture is similar among Russians. Sex symbols from Nikolai Eremenko to Vasily Stepanov (blockbuster " Inhabited island") – owners of a prominent lower part of the face. Among the legendary politicians, whose contribution to history has been confirmed by time, there are also many men distinguished by the presence of a strong-willed chin: John Kennedy, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin. The existing exceptions only confirm the rule.

Strong chin in women

Among women there are also athletes whose figure resembles a man’s. Their chins often look rather rough. This is a consequence high level male hormone testosterone. The prominent lower part of the face scares off the stronger sex, because it indicates the sexual activity of women. For long term relationship intuitively, men are looking for a partner in whose fidelity they want to be sure. That's why surveys show that women with strong chins seem less attractive to them. The study was published in the journal Personality And Individual Differences, citing developments from several universities in North America.

Famous personalities

The conclusions are confirmed by examples from the lives of celebrities. Thus, the Duchess of Cornwall, whose strong-willed chin can be seen in the photograph, had an affair with Prince Charles before divorcing her first husband, Andrew Parker-Bowles. And the owner of a neat lower face, Joanne Woodward, lived her entire life in marriage to Paul Newman, a Hollywood star who drove women crazy with his bottomless blue eyes.

Women's strong-willed chins rarely have a quadrangular shape. They are more rounded and attractive in appearance. They often make the proportions of the face, especially in its lower third, more correct and perfect. Celebrities with a protruding jaw include Julianne Moore, Cynthia Nixon, and Ksenia Sobchak. Many Hollywood careers began with chin augmentation through implantation. Among women, Angelina Jolie, Haley Bury, and Jennifer Aniston decided to undergo such surgery. Their appearance has benefited so much from this that today many are wondering how to make a strong-willed chin.

Mentoplasty

Chapter plastic surgery correction of the size and shape of the chin is called mentoplasty. To increase it, an implant is inserted under the periosteum. The operation does not leave any visible scars, because the incision is made on the oral mucosa of the face. The rehabilitation period does not exceed three days. Surgeon Brent Moellken from California speaks of hundreds of men who try to change their appearance in this way. Actors do this because they no longer want to play the roles of weak characters, and for heroes it is required certain type faces.

Why do women do this? To look like real ladies. Implantation solves several problems at once:

1. Facial proportions are corrected.
2. The neck is visually stretched.
3. The cheeks are removed, making the cheekbones more defined.
4. If necessary, the double chin is removed.

Many years have passed since the times of Aristotle and Hippocrates, who saw the connection between a person’s appearance and the characteristics of his character. Ideas about the ideal appearance of a person, which evokes the respectful perception of others, are changing. Today, one of its most important indicators is a strong-willed chin.

What does a dimple on the chin mean?

To think that the science that studies appearance traits has only recently appeared is completely wrong. She just wasn't taken seriously for a while. They did not attach much importance to the structural features of faces and their connection with a person’s character. Only recently did this ancient science acquire a name – physiognomy. But our distant ancestors, although they did not give names, even then knew how much the shape and structure of a face could tell about a person. Even in ancient China, sages predicted fate using these signs. And very successfully! So one of the emperors received a prediction about a brilliant future when he was only a poor, unknown orphan.

The meaning of the chin shape

The Chinese called the forehead “the sky of the face,” and the chin, respectively, “the earth.” A considerable number of sages based their conclusions on these two components, considering them the most important for humans. Moreover, it is interesting that the shape of the forehead was much more important for men. ABOUT women's fate the chin could tell more. This is due to the fact that the Chinese associated the lower part of the face with the earth, which means feminine. While the sky was the masculine principle. A narrow and short lower face was considered a bad sign that would adversely affect future fate. A wide chin, in both men and women, on the contrary, meant well-being in the future.

He promised a happy, quiet old age, in which the owner would know more happiness than adversity, and would enjoy the benefits that he had acquired through hard work throughout his life. It foreshadowed comfortable living, absence of health problems, prosperity and fame. Protruding chins in every possible way were also called a very good sign for a person: upturned (then the type of face was called “heaven and earth looking at each other”), fleshy and massive, full, protruding forward. They talked about a person's strong will, his ability to cope with any adversity, as well as love for earthly goods and increased sexuality.

The Chinese considered a favorable face shape to be a real gift from above, a gift from the gods. People with the “correct” face shape were automatically considered successful, if not now, then in the foreseeable future. And of course they were not threatened with a miserable old age in poverty, no matter what the reality was. No one knows for sure whether their predictions were true, but this tradition lasted for a very, very long time.

Double chin

No matter how strange it may seem in our age of struggle with excess weight, the Chinese considered a double chin to be the most favorable sign. However, this form can occur not only in people who are overweight. Contrary to popular belief, double chin also occurs in slender people. In China, this was the best guarantee of well-being after the age of fifty.

Such a chin foreshadowed comfort and tranquility upon reaching old age. But even at a younger age, its owners became successful in their profession and gained financial stability. It was believed that such people rarely deny themselves sensual pleasures, even in old age. Also, their desires throughout their lives coincide with their capabilities.

Dimple on the chin: meaning

In simple terms, this is what they call a depression on human skin. If we're talking about about the face, most often we mean dimples on the cheeks, which some people experience when smiling, or a dimple on the chin. They are often most noticeable at an early age, and over the years they smooth out or disappear altogether. This is due to the fact that our facial muscles gradually lengthen. But some retain this feature until old age. It is also now possible to create dimples artificially - through plastic surgery.

Each feature in physiognomy has certain meaning. So, in the popular interpretation, a dimple on the chin means a person’s goodwill. This definition is especially true for men, and the very shape of the chin is important for them. higher value. Surprisingly, here we have residents Ancient China almost unanimous opinion. In the science of physiognomy, a dimple on the chin characterizes a person as the owner of a strong, unbending will.

Such men are real fighters, they are determined and have a strong and even tough character. But at the same time, they can be described as connoisseurs of the fair sex with a bright temperament. It is believed that such people attract the attention of women and are therefore spoiled by them. Sometimes a dimple can signify a two-faced character. Its resourceful owner is very multifaceted, capable of achieving his goals, both with the help of cunning and enviable stubbornness.

Chin meaning and character | Physiognomy

Let's consider the physiognomic meaning of the chin. As for the chin and jaws, they are almost inseparable and are therefore often discussed together in Chinese texts. These two traits govern the later years of life and are located in positions 60 to 79, and 98 and 99 on the left side.

Well developed jaws on a round or square face, consistent with general outline faces usually indicate a strong character. With a round face, the jaws indicate affection, generosity and self-control, provided that they are wide and covered with a strong and abundant whip. With a square face, they speak of a person of great determination with a strong or difficult character. These jaws are usually associated with professional athletes or military personnel. However, generally speaking, the face reader should keep in mind that wide jaws and a wide chin are a sign strong character unless they are marred by other bad facial features (such as a weak or broken nose or lifeless eyes). A person, whether male or female, having such a jaw and chin is likely to have a very successful life if the other facial features are favorable and in balance and proportion.

As a rule, the wider the jaw, the wider the chin (Fig. 181). The size and position of these two features should be well coordinated. A wide and slightly raised chin is absolutely essential for the balance of the entire face. This indicates happiness and security in later life.

A weak and repressed chin is a clear sign of a fatal flaw in character and destiny. A weak chin puts all other facial features in a disadvantageous position, starting from the forehead and below (Fig. 182).

A severe cleft in the chin" (Fig. 183) resulting from a splitting of the bony structure or flesh covering the chin is known as a "cleft chin." As a "rule" thumb"We can say that such a gap indicates a warm-hearted, tender, passionate nature. This is often found among artists, actors, musicians, inventors and writers, i.e. among people creative work which generates high emotions.

The meaning of the chin. However, if the "cleft chin" is due to the bone structure rather than the skin having good tension along the entire length of the cleft, and if it is accompanied by defective irises, and perhaps an imperfect nasal bridge, then it may mean an unnatural death. A “cleft chin” in the absence of other defects indicates possible problems diving into introspection.

In some cultures, a pointed chin in women is considered a sign of beauty (Fig. 184). Such a chin may not be fully developed and therefore not sufficiently fleshed out. But a fully developed chin should appear around age 30. If the chin remains pointed at this age, the physiognomist usually considers this a defective feature, since it is often poorly balanced with other prominent facial features. Imbalance is always undesirable. After the age of 30, a pointed chin can indicate disappointment, illness and a short life.

The meaning of the chin. A wide jaw and a wide chin on a wide face (Fig. 185) are a sign strong personality. Such traits are often found in people of great strength and dexterity. Nothing can make such people deviate from achieving their intended goal. However, a long chin with underdeveloped flesh is a sign of an unsuccessful financial businessman. If the chin is flat, then this indicates that the person is not resourceful.

Heavy jaws protruding from both sides of the lower part of the face and clearly visible when viewed from behind (Fig. 186) indicate a rebel, a person of strong, uncontrollable passions. Such a person is capable of repaying a good deed with betrayal. Politicians, revolutionaries, and unprincipled businessmen usually have jaws of this type.

In some cases, the protruding jaw is hidden behind massive flesh. This speaks of a self-centered, selfish person. A woman with such jaws is often a difficult marriage partner because she constantly rebels against her fate.

What does a dimple on a chin mean in men?

I heard that this means that a man likes to walk on the left. Maybe there are other versions.

Yanamarina

Nothing except that such a masculine face automatically adds attractiveness to a man. It is dangerous to have such a life partner for a woman who is not confident in her superiority over her husband. With a worthless wife, such a man cannot resist the temptation to be in someone’s tender hands in addition to the legitimate hands of his wife.

The whole point is not that a man will necessarily be a walker, but that a dimple is a bonus that enhances his attractiveness. Not every male can resist the temptation. For this there must be solid deterrents, and the man must be well-fed and lazy, at a minimum.

And so, there is nothing dangerous or hidden in this sign, unless you take into account that it is dominant and is inherited.

I heard and was even completely confident that a dimple on the chin means that a man will only have sons, but life shows that this is just a common misconception - the owner of one of the most beautiful dimples on the chin, Til Schweiger, has three daughters . In fact, like any other anatomical feature, a dimple on the chin may not mean anything, but it certainly adds to a man's attractiveness, although I prefer dimples on the cheeks. And popularity with women always has a great influence on the development of a man’s character, and he may try to become more courageous and purposeful, simply to follow the established stereotype and please women’s expectations.

Ulyana nickname

A dimple on the chin does not always mean that a man has a strong character and is self-confident. As a rule, the owner of a dimple on the chin is kind and this is a fact, since I have many such friends. Such a person is also attractive to women; they consider him passionate and temperamental. And physiognomists say that he is capable of making decisions.

A striking example of an actor with a dimpled chin is John Travolta.

Andrey0817

Men with a dimple on the chin have a very strong character, determination, strong will and perseverance - this is their character trait.

Such men are very popular with women, so they say that it is because of the “dimples” on the chin.

WITH medical point In view of the dimple on the chin, this is just a lack of development of connective tissue. From the point of view of physiognomy, the meaning of the dimple on the chin in men, in different cultures has its own meaning, but most often this feature means goodwill, strength of character, ingenuity and cunning. Men with a dimple on their chin almost never lack female attention...

Vili Borisovich

From a scientific point of view, it means nothing, just like a strong-willed chin. The only scientific explanation is a lack of connective tissue. And from the point of view of life. Women like such a dimple, which gives the owner of such a dimple an advantage in communicating with the weaker sex, and as a result, a promotion.

I once heard that a dimple on the chin means that its owner is loving and loved by women. But that’s how it is, such a dimple adds irresistibility, which means everything is right. So it is, I believe that this means that the man is decisive, handsome and loved by women.

A dimple on a man’s face is a feature of the physiological structure of a given individual’s face and nothing more.

But if we assume that 2x2=5, you can see a lot of interesting things in this dimple.

For example, a very purposeful womanizer.

Mustard

Nothing special. This is simply a physiological feature, a special physiognostics. In girls, dimples on their cheeks give them attractiveness and a special zest. Dimples on the face simply highlight a person's face against the background of other faces, nothing more.

Stealth

It means that when age growth skin-muscular mass of the face, the connective tissue in the center of the chin is not fully developed relative to the structure of neighboring tissues. You could even say that this is a slight deformity, and nothing more!

Marina Makyan

For a man, a dimple on the chin is a sign of purposefulness, determination and strong will and character. People who have this sign are friendly. Sometimes a dimple can mean a two-faced character in a man.

What does your chin tell you?

Facial features can tell a lot about a person. The chin is the place where will, determination and strength of character are reflected.
If a man has a large square chin that protrudes forward, he will be able to achieve great success in military affairs, sports and security. environment. But he can hardly count on more.
In women, a large chin indicates the ability to self-sacrifice. They can surround almost any man with affection, care, and become his reliable friend and support.

If a man's chin protrudes significantly forward, it means he is a shrewd, sarcastic person. He was more used to taking everything by cunning than by force. Capable of achieving a lot, but does not always pay attention to the little things. These people are rarely rich and do not bask in the glory for long.
In women, such a protruding chin indicates their sexuality, sensuality and initiative in love relationships.
If a man has a chin pushed back, it means he is an indecisive and weak-willed person. It is much better for him to weigh everything and figure it out than to decide on spontaneous actions. It is not typical for such a person to linger long at the pinnacle of fame. His actions will not always receive a good assessment. And the owners of such a chin are often very jealous and envious.
If a man has a prominent chin combined with a narrow and sloping forehead, it means that the person does not have the best best character and it must be treated with caution.
If a man or woman has a cleft chin, this means a desire to always be loved and desired. Life foretells such people whirlwind romances and disappointments.
And if there are moles on the chin, then its owner is a lover of travel, adventure and political intrigue. A mole in the center of the chin may indicate great success, and to scandalous defeats.

Series of messages "Appearance. Secrets of the face.":
Part 1 - Collection of unusual photographs of skulls
Part 2 - Human Forehead
Part 3 - What will your feet tell you?
Part 4 - What does your chin tell you?
Part 5 - How to determine character by eye color
Part 6 - Eyebrows and character
Part 7 - Character by mouth
Part 8 - Diagnosis by face
Part 9 - I RECOGNIZE YOU

Types of chins

Protruding chin

A protruding chin indicates great strength will, focus on success. These character traits are especially strong if the chin is prominent, long and wide. Owners of such chins are always leaders; they can count on comfort and tranquility in old age, professional success and financial stability. Such people crave pleasure until old age. Those with double chins and mature age not averse to eating well and hitting on representatives of the opposite sex, and not without benefit for the latter. People with double chins are always happier: they know exactly what they want and know their “ceiling”, so they achieve their goals. In other words, their desires always coincide with their capabilities.

Square chin

If the chin is square and wide, then its owner was born under a lucky star. A person with such a chin has great willpower, he is determined, rich, power-hungry and sexy, and always achieves what he wants.

Cleft chin

Such a chin is crossed in the middle by a visible straight line. He reveals dissolute people who bring disaster to families with their romantic adventures. They marry a large number of times.

Chin with a “bump”

The chin has a characteristic tubercle, the top of which “looks” straight into the nose. Owners of such a chin know how to both earn money and spend it effectively. A chin with a “bump” is an indicator of increased sexuality, but its owner will have difficulty in personal relationships, so he (or she) will have to get married several times.

Double chin

A common misconception is the belief that only obese and overweight people have double chins. This is absolutely wrong; double chins can often be seen in thin people. Its presence is the best guarantee of a happy old age.

Pointed chin

If the chin is short and pointed, its owner will not be lucky. He is unlikely to cross the seventy-year mark, and will live his last years in poverty. People with such chins either suffer from long painful illnesses or become victims of accidents, and there is a high probability of ruin. In the worst case, they face violent death.

Old age will not bring joy to a person with such a chin; in his old age, his life will be full of troubles. According to the traditional beliefs of Chinese physiognomists, a woman with a pointed chin is most likely to be left alone in her twilight years.

Retracted chin

Such a chin means that its owner will be susceptible to pessimism in old age. He will lose all interest in life, including sexual interest. Wealth will leave him, relationships with family and friends will be upset.

Long chin

A long chin is an indicator of practicality, mental acuity, business acumen and long life. If it is also sharp, this is a sign of vindictiveness and pretense.

Round chin

A round chin indicates material wealth, good appetite, love of travel and a comfortable, prosperous old age.