texture and pattern; principles of traditional Chinese medicine
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
texture and pattern; veins and grain; inherent logic
literaryA literary term referring to the natural arrangement, structure, or underlying order of things, often geographical or abstract.
Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
qiǎo巧
miào妙
de地
miáo描
huì绘
chū出
shān山
chuān川
de的
mài脉
lǐ理
。
This painting skillfully depicts the veins and patterns of the mountains and rivers.
Wén文
zhāng章
jié结
gòu构
yán严
jǐn谨
，
mài脉
lǐ理
qīng清
xī晰
。
The article has a rigorous structure and clear logical flow.
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Dì地
zhì质
xué学
jiā家
yán研
jiū究
yán岩
shí石
de的
mài脉
lǐ理
。
Geologists study the grain and texture of rocks.
noun
principles of traditional Chinese medicine; medical theory (TCM)
technicalSpecifically refers to the theoretical principles, diagnostic methods, and treatment rationale in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
zhōng中
yī医
jīng精
tōng通
mài脉
lǐ理
。
This experienced TCM doctor is highly skilled in medical theory.
Xué学
xí习
zhōng中
yī医
bì必
xū须
xiān先
cóng从
lǐ理
jiě解
mài脉
lǐ理
kāi开
shǐ始
。
To study TCM, one must start by understanding its fundamental principles.
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Shū书
zhōng中
xiáng详
xì细
chǎn阐
shù述
le了
yīn阴
yáng阳
wǔ五
xíng行
de的
mài脉
lǐ理
。
The book elaborates in detail on the medical theory of yin-yang and the five elements.