Key Concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine
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This book offers a comprehensive overview of Chinese medicine terminology translation, defining the most central concepts in Chinese traditional medicine, providing simplified Chinese characters, Mandarin Pronunciation in pinyin, citations for 111 of the most key concepts in traditional Chinese medicine and culture. Covering definitions of terms relating to essence, qi, yin-yang theory, five elements and visceral manifestation in traditional medicine, it offers a selection of English versions of each term in addition to a standard English version, drawing on the translation history of traditional Chinese medicine. It provides a useful resource to understand the fundamental terms of traditional Chinese medicine and culture in Chinese and English, and their relevance to cross-cultural discourse.
This book offers a comprehensive overview of Chinese medicine terminology translation, defining the most central concepts in Chinese traditional medicine, providing simplified Chinese characters, Mandarin Pronunciation in pinyin, citations for 111 of the most key concepts in traditional Chinese medicine and culture. Covering definitions of terms relating to essence, qi, yin-yang theory, five elements and visceral manifestation in traditional medicine, it offers a selection of English versions of each term in addition to a standard English version, drawing on the translation history of traditional Chinese medicine. It provides a useful resource to understand the fundamental terms of traditional Chinese medicine and culture in Chinese and English, and their relevance to cross-cultural discourse.
Offers a comprehensive overview of Chinese medicine terminology translation
Defines the most central concepts in Chinese traditional medicine
Includes terms relating to essence, qi, yin-yang theory, five elements and visceral manifestation in traditional medicineAutor*in
Li Zhaoguo
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Chinese Medicine Terminology Translation Chinese Medicine Terms and Cross Cultural Discourse Key Concepts in Chinese Traditional Medicine Translation History of Traditional Chinese Medicine Yin-yang Theory and Chinese Medicine
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“This is appropriate for both students and practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of Chinese medical terminology and concepts. ... This book does an adequate job of providing a foundation of knowledge in TCM terminology and concepts.” (Christian I. Jovanovic, Doody's Book Reviews, December 7, 2019)
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