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针灸
zhēnjiǔ
Description
针灸是一种中国传统的看病方法，医生用很细的针扎进身体里，帮你治病。
"针灸" is a traditional Chinese medical method where doctors insert very thin needles into the body to help cure illness.
很多人肩膀疼的时候会去做针灸。
Many people go for "针灸" when their shoulders hurt.
Meanings
针灸zhēnjiǔ
acupuncture and moxibustion (traditional Chinese therapy)
我背疼，医生让我试试针灸。
My back hurts, and the doctor suggested I try acupuncture.
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Notes
- Etymology
针 (needle, acupuncture) + 灸 (moxibustion, burning herbs on the skin).
- Nuance
often used loosely to mean just acupuncture, even without the moxibustion part.
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