Meaning of 望闻问切
望闻问切 means the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: observation (wàng), listening/smelling (wén), inquiry (wèn), and palpation (qiè). Pronounced wàng wén wèn qiè.
- the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: observation (wàng), listening/smelling (wén), inquiry (wèn), and palpation (qiè)
Definitions & Examples
Zhōng中
yī医
zhěn诊
duàn断
jiǎng讲
jiu究
wàng望
wén闻
wèn问
qiè切
。
Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis emphasizes the four methods of observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
zhōng中
yī医
tōng通
guò过
wàng望
wén闻
wèn问
qiè切
，
zhǔn准
què确
pàn判
duàn断
le了
bìng病
qíng情
。
This experienced TCM doctor accurately diagnosed the condition through the four diagnostic methods.
Wàng望
wén闻
wèn问
qiè切
shì是
zhōng中
yī医
sì四
zhěn诊
hé合
cān参
de的
jī基
chǔ础
。
The four diagnostic methods form the foundation of comprehensive TCM diagnosis.