The textual research of "body".
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.02.025
- Author:
Tao HUANG
1
Author Information
1. Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
body cun;
bone;
bone cun;
finger cun;
terminology;
textual research
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2018;38(2):195-198
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Although the concept of "body" was proposed in(), it was matured in() inDynasty, so it was believed by the majority of physicians this term was firstly proposed in. In this study, the literature regarding "body" was reviewed, and it was believed the term was originated from, whennoted(). The connotation of the "body" included multiple meanings, such as bone, fingerand so on, and the points of view were different in different periods, different doctors or scholars. From the respective explanation of boneand fingerto the combination use inDynasty andDynasty, the extension of the term was embodied. After the establishment of term' s connotation and extension, the translation of the term was accurate and clear.
