The term 五行 (wǔ xíng), commonly encountered in daily life, has recently prompted fans to inquire about its pronunciation. Many may not know whether to pronounce it as xing or hang. Today, I will provide a brief explanation, so let’s take a look. How to Pronounce the Five Elements The Five Elements can be pronounced … Read more
The Five Elements theory permeates the field of medicine, primarily used to correspond with the five organs of the human body: the liver belongs to Wood, the heart to Fire, the spleen to Earth, the lungs to Metal, and the kidneys to Water. This theory explains the physiological functions of the five organs based on … Read more
The Five Elements (Wu Xing) is a systematic view from ancient Chinese philosophy, widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Feng Shui, fortune-telling, physiognomy, and divination. The significance of the Five Elements encompasses five basic dynamics through the evolution of Yin and Yang: Metal (Jin, 代表敛聚), Wood (Mu, 代表生长), Water (Shui, 代表浸润), Fire (Huo, 代表破灭), … Read more
The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and restriction. Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development. Restriction: Wood restrains Earth, Earth restrains Water, Water restrains Fire, Fire restrains Metal, Metal restrains Wood. —- Restriction represents balance. Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes the “Five … Read more
The theory of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) is a worldview and methodology developed by ancient Chinese scholars to understand and explain nature, falling under the category of naive materialism. It has profoundly influenced the development of ancient Chinese philosophy. Based on the medical practices of physicians, the Five Elements theory gradually evolved into an … Read more
行 五 传统 学说 The Basic Concept of the Five Elements The Five Elements, namely Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, represent five categories of material properties and their dynamic changes. The term “Five” refers to the five categories of material properties that constitute all things in the universe, separated from the primordial qi of … Read more
The earliest existing literature on the Six Character Formula can be found in the “Record of Nurturing Life and Extending Life” written by Tao Hongjing during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Tao Hongjing was one of the representatives of the Maoshan sect of Taoism and a renowned physician. In the “Record of Nurturing Life – … Read more
Due to the recent impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has had to reduce outings and stay at home, which can lead to “internal injuries”. In light of this situation, I would like to recommend a suitable exercise method for home, which can not only help regulate and improve one’s negative psychological state but also … Read more
Qigong is one of the invaluable legacies of traditional Chinese medicine. It is a method of self-cultivation and health maintenance that was gradually explored, summarized, and created by the ancient laborers of our country in their long-term struggle against fatigue, disease, and aging. It not only has a long history but also has a broad … Read more
Author: Sun Qinian 【Editor’s Note】This public account has previously launched a series of articles titled “‘Qi’ Talks” authored by Sun Qinian, which popularizes the basic knowledge and practices of Qigong, reviews the historical development of Qigong, and has received positive feedback. Therefore, in the new year, we will continue to promote this series of articles, … Read more