Definition
养生之道 refers to the traditional Chinese philosophy and practices of nurturing life and preserving health — a holistic approach that includes diet, exercise, meditation, and lifestyle habits. It's more than 'the way to keep in good health'; it implies a culturally rooted system of preventive care and balance.
noun
the art or principles of health preservation (in traditional Chinese culture)
Examples
- ,养生之道。Tā měitiān jiānchí liànxí tàijíquán, shēn dé yǎng shēng zhī dào de jīngsuǐ.He practices Tai Chi every day and deeply understands the essence of health preservation.
- 养生之道。Xiàndài rén yīnggāi duō xuéxí Zhōngguó gǔdài de yǎng shēng zhī dào.Modern people should learn more about ancient Chinese health preservation.
- 养生之道、。Zhōngyī de yǎng shēng zhī dào qiángdiào yǐnshí, zuòxī yǔ qíngxù de pínghéng.The health preservation principles of traditional Chinese medicine emphasize balance in diet, daily routine, and emotions.
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