顳 (niè) - Temple — refers to the temple region of

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Temple — refers to the temple region of the head (the side of the head behind the eyes).

Temple — refers to the temple region of

Usage highlights

Temple regionTemporal boneTemporal arteryTemporal muscleTemporal lobeTemporal fossa

Synonyms

  • 太陽穴— temple (more common term in everyday language)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt a pain in his temple (顳部疼痛).
  • The temporal bone is a cranial bone (顳骨).
  • Temporal arteritis affects the temple arteries (顳動脈炎).

Collocations

  • Temple region(顳部)
  • Temporal bone(顳骨)
  • Temporal artery(顳動脈)
  • Temporal muscle(顳肌)
  • Temporal lobe(顳葉)
  • Temporal fossa(顳窩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in medical and anatomical contexts to describe the temple area of the head.
  • The character is composed of complex components reflecting its specialized usage.

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