Understanding the Five Elements: Why Are There Five?

Understanding the Five Elements: Why Are There Five?

Why are there five elements? The purpose of establishing the theory of the wǔ xíng (五行, Five Elements) is to select the most fundamental key points along the trajectory of the interaction between yīn (阴) and yáng (阳), allowing for the control of the entire movement’s trajectory through mastery of these points. These points must … Read more

How to Pronounce the Five Elements: ‘xíng’ or ‘háng’?

How to Pronounce the Five Elements: 'xíng' or 'háng'?

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