鬢 (bìn) - Temples — the area on the side of & hair on the temples.

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bìn ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

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鬢 · bìn

Temples — the area on the side of the head between the forehead and ear;

hair on the temples.

Temples — the area on the side ofhair on the temples.

Usage highlights

Temples of the headGraying templesHair at the templesCloudTemple ornamentsTemple flowers

Synonyms

  • 鬓角— Temples (more specific, the corner/angle of the temples)
  • 太阳穴— Temples (anatomical term, also the location of the acupoint)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her temples were graying (两鬓斑白).
  • He wiped sweat from his temples (擦拭鬓角).
  • The hairstyle featured braids at the temples (鬓边辫子).
  • Powder was applied to the temples (鬓边扑粉).

Collocations

  • Temples of the head(鬓角)
  • Graying temples(斑白的鬓发)
  • Hair at the temples(鬓发)
  • Cloud-like temple hair(云鬓)
  • Temple ornaments(鬓饰)
  • Temple flowers(鬓花)

Idioms

  • Temples frosted with white(两鬓如霜)
  • Temples spotted with gray(鬓发星星)
  • Temple hair cannot endure the wind(鬓不耐风)
  • Temple hair like clouds(鬓若堆鸦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese poetry and literature, '鬓' (bìn) often symbolizes the passage of time and aging, as graying temples are a visible sign of growing old.
  • Traditionally, the grooming and adornment of the temple area (e.g., with flowers or specific hairstyles) was an important aspect of female beauty and elegance.
  • The character is complex and visually striking, often associated with classical, literary, or artistic contexts due to its intricate structure and poetic usage.

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