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五行

wǔxíng

Description

五行是中国古代的一种思想,指金、木、水、火、土这五种东西。

The 五行 is an ancient Chinese concept referring to the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

很多人相信五行和身体、性格都有关系。

Many people believe that 五行 is related to the body and personality.

Meanings

五行wǔxíng

the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, earth

五行包括金、木、水、火、土。

The five elements include metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    五 (five) + 行 (element/phase); a core concept in Chinese philosophy and medicine.

  • Nuance

    mainly used in traditional culture, astrology, fengshui, and Chinese medicine contexts.

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