顱 (lú) - Skull — the bony structure that forms the

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Skull — the bony structure that forms the head and encloses the brain.

Skull — the bony structure that forms the

Usage highlights

SkullCranial cavityCranial nervesSkull fractureIntracranial pressureCraniotomy

Synonyms

  • 头骨— head bone/skull
  • 脑壳— brain shell/skull (colloquial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The forensic expert examined the skull (颅骨).
  • Cranial nerves emerge from the brainstem (颅神经).
  • He suffered a skull fracture (颅骨骨折).
  • The cranium protects the brain (颅腔).

Collocations

  • Skull(颅骨)
  • Cranial cavity(颅腔)
  • Cranial nerves(颅神经)
  • Skull fracture(颅骨骨折)
  • Intracranial pressure(颅内压)
  • Craniotomy(开颅手术)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring this character prominently

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the skull is considered the 'bone sea' where marrow connects to the brain.
  • The character appears mainly in medical and anatomical contexts rather than cultural expressions.
  • In naming, it's extremely rare due to its anatomical association with death and injury.

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