(bìn) - Temples — the area on the side of

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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

Synonyms

  • Alternative form of 鬂, meaning temples
  • 太阳穴Temples (more common modern term)

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.

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