Definition
丹田 (dāntián) is a key concept in traditional Chinese medicine, qigong, and martial arts, referring to an energy center located about three finger-widths below the navel and slightly inward. It is considered the physical reservoir of qi (vital energy) and the body's center of gravity. In practice, you often hear instructions like '气沉丹田' (sink the qi to the dantian) during breathing exercises or meditation.
n.
(in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts) the lower abdomen area considered the body's energy center
Examples
- ，丹田。Liànxí qìgōng shí, yào bǎ zhùyìlì jízhōng zài dān tián.When practicing qigong, you should focus your attention on the dantian.
- 丹田。Wǔshù shīfu jiāo tā rúhé yùn qì dào dān tián.The martial arts master taught him how to circulate qi to the dantian.
- 丹田。Zhōngyī rènwéi dān tián shì réntǐ zuì zhòngyào de xuéwèi zhī yī.Traditional Chinese medicine considers the dantian one of the most important acupoints in the human body.
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