nasal septum; bridge of the nose
Anatomical term referring to the partition between the nostrils (nasal septum) or the bony upper part of the nose (bridge). Context usually clarifies which part is meant.
If the nasal septum is deviated, breathing can be difficult.
He has facial features with a high bridge of the nose.
Compound of 鼻 (nose) and 柱 (pillar, column), referring to the central structural part of the nose. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.