Please click above to follow us for free! What are the ‘Seven Emotions and Six Desires’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine? In TCM, the ‘Seven Emotions’ refer to the emotional states of joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock. These seven emotional states, when excessively stimulated, can lead to an imbalance of Yin and Yang, … Read more
A In Chinese etiquette, the so-called Three Unfilial Acts refer to: 1. Not marrying and having no children, thus cutting off ancestral worship (not marrying and having children is considered the greatest unfilial act according to Mencius); 2. Flattering and following blindly, leading parents into wrongdoing (blindly complying and not advising parents when they are … Read more
What do the ‘Seven Emotions and Six Desires’ mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? TCM theory discusses the concept of the seven emotions and six desires, so what exactly do these terms refer to? Let’s take a closer look at the seven emotions and six desires. In TCM, it is believed that humans experience emotional … Read more
There are countless idioms related to numbers. However, we often do not know their meanings. What are the “seven emotions” and “six desires”? What are the six relatives in “not recognizing relatives”? Is the “eight bows of friendship” really eight bows? Today, let’s explore the meanings of numbers in idioms! Eight Bows of Friendship refers … Read more
Life is ordinary, and in this lifetime, no one can escape the seven emotions (qi qing) and six desires (liu yu). The “seven emotions” in Buddhism refer to “joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, hate, and desire”. Human emotions are innate. We instinctively smile when we encounter happy events; we get angry when our limits are … Read more
Seven Emotions Six Desires The Seven Emotions refer to the seven types of feelings that a typical person possesses: joy (xi), anger (nu), sorrow (ai), fear (ju), love (ai), hatred (wu), and desire (yu). The Six Desires, as recorded in the “Great Wisdom Sutra” (Dazhi Dulu Lun), refer to the six types of desires that … Read more
【Idiom】 Seven Emotions and Six Desires 【Pinyin】 qī qíng liù yù 【Definition】 Seven emotions: joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, hatred, desire. Six desires: life, death, sight, hearing, taste, smell. Generally refers to human emotions and desires. 【Source】 From the “Book of Rites, Li Yun”: What is human emotion? Joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, hatred, desire, … Read more
There is an idiom called “Seven Emotions and Six Desires,” which refers to the various emotions and desires of humans. Many people can say this idiom, but if asked to specify what “Seven Emotions” and “Six Desires” refer to, they might not be able to explain clearly. “Seven Emotions and Six Desires” is a phrase … Read more
What are the Seven Emotions and Six Desires? The Seven Emotions and Six Desires are concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and are common expressions in ancient culture. They refer to the seven common emotions and six desires experienced by humans. These emotions and desires play an important role in human life, but they can … Read more
Life is inherently ordinary; throughout this lifetime, no one can escape the qī qíng liù yù (七情六欲) – the seven emotions and six desires.The “seven emotions” in Buddhism refer to “joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, hatred, and desire.”These seven emotions are innate to humans. We instinctively smile when we encounter joyful events; we become angry … Read more