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Vocabulary
Character | Pinyin | English |
---|---|---|
针刺疗法 | zhēncìliáofǎ | acupuncture (N) |
针 | zhēn | needle (N) |
中药 | zhōngyào | (traditional) Chinese medicine(PN) |
黄帝内经 | Huángdìnèijīng | Canon of Medicine (PN) |
气 | qì | life energy (N) |
经络 | jīngluò | energy channels (N) |
阴 | yīn | yin (N) |
阳 | yáng | yang (N) |
医院 | yīyuàn | hospital (N) |
艾灸 | àijiǔ | moxibustion (N) |
西药 | xīyào | Western medicine (PN) |
Study Questions
- Based on the information given in the article and your personal experience, discuss how acupuncture differs from Western medicine techniques and practice.
- In recent years, acupuncture has exploded in popularity in the West, particularly in America. Discuss reasons for this phenomenon.
- How has the ancient practice of acupuncture evolved to meet modern needs and embrace modern technology?
- Have you ever had an acupuncture treatment? If so, discuss what the experience was like and any impressions you have about the practice.
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