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CHINESE CHARACTER

jiǔ

灸

灸

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moxibustion

Numbered pinyin
jiu3
English meanings
moxibustion; to cauterize with moxa

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  1. 01

    zhōngyī中医chángyòng常用zhēnjiǔ针灸zhìbìng治病。

    Traditional Chinese medicine often uses acupuncture and moxibustion to treat illnesses.

  2. 02

    ài艾jiǔ灸kěyǐ可以wēn温tōng通jīng经luò络。

    Moxibustion can warm and unblock meridians.

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