Is 顬 commonly used in Chinese names?

No, this character is extremely rare in names due to its specific anatomical meaning referring to the temple region of the head.

What is the difference between 顬 and 颞?

Both refer to the temporal region, but 颞 is more commonly used in medical terminology while 顬 is a variant form.

Should I use this character in a name?

Generally not recommended. The character has strong medical/anatomical associations and may be considered inappropriate or strange in a personal name context.

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rú ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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顬 · rú

Temple — refers to the temple region of the head (the flat area on either side of the forehead).

Temple — refers to the temple region of

Usage highlights

Temple regionTemporal boneTemporal muscleTemporal arteryTemporal lobeTemporal fossa

Synonyms

太阳穴— temple (more common term)
鬓角— temple/hairline at temples

Usage & contexts

Examples

He felt a pain in his temple (太阳穴).
The doctor checked her temporal pulse (颞动脉).
The temporal bone (颞骨) is part of the skull.
She had a bruise on her temple (颞部).

Collocations

Temple region(颞部)
Temporal bone(颞骨)
Temporal muscle(颞肌)
Temporal artery(颞动脉)
Temporal lobe(颞叶)
Temporal fossa(颞窝)

Idioms

No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ

This character is primarily used in medical and anatomical contexts.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the temple area is considered important for diagnosing certain conditions.
The character is rarely used in everyday conversation, being more common in technical writing.

顬 (rú) - Temple — refers to the temple region of