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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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