Definition
经脉 is a core concept in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It refers to the meridian channels through which qi (vital energy) and blood circulate throughout the body. Unlike the English term 'blood vessels,' the TCM 经脉 includes both physical vessels and energetic pathways that connect the internal organs and acupoints. Understanding 经脉 is essential for acupuncture, acupressure, and qigong practices.
n.
the meridians or channels in traditional Chinese medicine through which qi and blood flow
Examples
- ，经脉。Zhōngyī rènwéi, réntǐ yǒu shí'èr tiáo zhǔyào de jīng mài.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the human body has twelve main meridians.
- 经脉。Zhēnjiǔ tōngguò cìjī xuèwèi lái tiáojié jīng mài zhōng de qìxuè.Acupuncture regulates the qi and blood in the meridians by stimulating acupoints.
- 经脉。Zhè wèi lǎo zhōngyī duì jīng mài de zǒuxiàng liǎo rú zhǐzhǎng.This veteran TCM doctor knows the pathways of the meridians like the back of his hand.
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