anger; body heat (in TCM); internal fire (in TCM)
Meanings
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anger; temper; irritable mood
neutralOften used to describe a quick temper or a sudden outburst of anger.
He's been under a lot of work pressure lately and has a very short temper.
Don't provoke him; he's in a rage and can't contain his anger.
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Drinking some chrysanthemum tea can help you cool down your temper.
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body heat; internal warmth (in a physiological sense)
neutralUsed in a general, non-medical context to describe a person's high metabolic rate or resistance to cold.
Young people have strong body heat and aren't afraid of the cold even when wearing light clothes in winter.
He is in good health, has strong vitality, and rarely catches a cold.
noun
internal fire; pathogenic heat (in Traditional Chinese Medicine)
technicalA TCM concept referring to an excess of 'heat' in the body, believed to cause inflammation, acne, sore throat, irritability, etc.
The pimples on your face might be due to excessive internal fire; your body heat is too strong.
Traditional Chinese Medicine says staying up late can easily lead to excessive liver fire, causing heat to rise.
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This herb has a cooling property and is specifically used to clear internal heat.