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Expressing 'temple' with 太阳穴 (tàiyángxué)
Explanation
太阳穴 (tàiyángxué) refers to the temple, the area on the side of the head between the eye and the ear. The name literally combines 太阳 (sun) and 穴 (acupuncture point), reflecting its importance in traditional Chinese medicine. It often appears in descriptions of headaches or physical discomfort.
Examples
她用手指轻轻按揉太阳穴来缓解头痛。
tā yòng shǒuzhǐ qīngqīng àn róu tàiyángxué lái huǎnjiě tóutòng.
She gently massaged her temples with her fingers to relieve the headache.
工作太久了，我的太阳穴一直在跳。
gōngzuò tài jiǔ le, wǒ de tàiyángxué yīzhí zài tiào.
I've been working too long, and my temples keep throbbing.
中医认为按压太阳穴有助于放松和减压。
zhōngyī rènwéi ànyā tàiyángxué yǒu zhù yú fàngsōng hé jiǎnyā.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pressing the temples helps with relaxation and stress relief.