肾 (shèn) - Kidney — one of the vital organs in & in TCM, it stores essence (精) and governs

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shèn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 月

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肾 · shèn

Kidney — one of the vital organs in traditional Chinese medicine and modern anatomy;

in TCM, it stores essence (精) and governs reproduction, growth, and development.

Kidney — one of the vital organs inin TCM, it stores essence (精) and governs

Usage highlights

KidneyKidney deficiencyKidney diseaseKidney functionKidney transplantKidney stone

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The kidneys filter blood (肾脏过滤血液).
  • He has kidney disease (肾病).
  • In TCM, kidney essence is fundamental (肾精).
  • She underwent a kidney transplant (肾移植).

Collocations

  • Kidney(肾脏)
  • Kidney deficiency(肾虚)
  • Kidney disease(肾病)
  • Kidney function(肾功能)
  • Kidney transplant(肾移植)
  • Kidney stone(肾结石)

Idioms

  • As if drawing energy from a kidney(如抽肾力)
  • Heart and kidneys相交(心肾相交 — TCM concept of heart-kidney interaction)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the kidney (肾) is considered the 'root of life', storing essence (精) and governing reproduction, growth, and development.
  • Kidney essence (肾精) is believed to determine constitutional strength and vitality.
  • The concept of 'kidney deficiency' (肾虚) is central to TCM diagnosis and treatment.

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