evil influence; pathogenic factor
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
unhealthy trend; evil influence; pernicious atmosphere
Used in political, social, or organizational contexts to describe negative trends or corrupting influences. Often paired with 正气 (healthy trends).
We must resolutely resist unhealthy trends and evil influences.
Healthy trends are on the rise while negative influences are declining.
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Such negative tendencies must not be encouraged.
noun
pathogenic factor (in Traditional Chinese Medicine); evil qi
technicalIn TCM theory, refers to external or internal factors that cause disease, including the Six Excesses (wind, cold, summer heat, dampness, dryness, fire) and other pathogenic influences. Contrasts with 正气 (healthy qi).
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that when pathogenic factors invade the human body, illness occurs.
When healthy qi is preserved within, pathogenic factors cannot invade.
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This is caused by wind-cold pathogenic factors.