膲 (jiāo) - A concept in traditional Chinese medicine referring to

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膲 · jiāo

A concept in traditional Chinese medicine referring to one of the three visceral cavities or 'burners' (Sanjiao), which are functional systems rather than physical organs, responsible for fluid metabolism and energy circulation.

A concept in traditional Chinese medicine referring to

Usage highlights

Sanjiao / Triple BurnerUpper BurnerMiddle BurnerLower BurnerTriple Burner MeridianVisceral cavities

Synonyms

  • 三焦— Triple Burner / Sanjiao (alternative/common writing)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Sanjiao (三膲) is a key concept in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • The Upper Burner (上膲) governs respiration and distribution of defensive energy.
  • The Middle Burner (中膲) is responsible for digestion and transformation of food and drink.
  • The Lower Burner (下膲) separates clear from turbid and excretes waste.

Collocations

  • Sanjiao / Triple Burner(三膲)
  • Upper Burner(上膲)
  • Middle Burner(中膲)
  • Lower Burner(下膲)
  • Triple Burner Meridian(膲经)
  • Visceral cavities(膲腑)

Idioms

  • The Triple Burner is the official in charge of irrigation(膲者，决渎之官)
  • The Triple Burner is the pathway of water and grain(膲为水谷之道路)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The concept of 'Jiao' is fundamental to Traditional Chinese Medicine's (TCM) theory of organ systems.
  • It represents a functional, holistic model of the body's cavities and their roles in processing fluids and energy (Qi).
  • Unlike Western anatomy, the Sanjiao is not a physical organ but a theoretical framework for understanding physiological processes.

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