鬂 (bìn) - Temples — the area on the side of
鬂 · bìn
Temples — the area on the side of the forehead between the eye and the hairline.
Temples — the area on the side of
Usage highlights
TemplesGray templesTemple hairMassage templesTemple areaCloud
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Her temples were throbbing with pain (鬂角疼痛).
- He had gray hair at his temples (两鬂斑白).
- She gently massaged her temples (按摩鬂角).
- Sweat dripped from his temples (汗水从鬂角滴下).
Collocations
- Temples(鬂角)
- Gray temples(斑白鬂角)
- Temple hair(鬂发)
- Massage temples(按摩鬂角)
- Temple area(鬂部)
- Cloud-like temples(云鬂)
Idioms
- Cloud-like temples and flower-like face(云鬂花颜)
- Fragrant temples and jade hairpin(香鬂玉簪)
- Temples like cicada's wings, brow like a moth's antennae(蝉鬂蛾眉)
Cultural background
FAQ- In classical Chinese poetry and literature, '鬂' was often used to describe female beauty, particularly the hair at the temples.
- The character appears frequently in Tang dynasty poetry to depict feminine charm and elegance.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, the temple area is considered significant for acupuncture and massage treatments.