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Meaning of Sasang typology | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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  1. A traditional Korean medical typology that assigns people to any of four types based on their biopsychosocial traits: Tae-Yang, So-Yang, Tae-Eum and So-Eum.
  2. A traditional Korean medical system theorized by Lee Jae-ma in his book Dong-eui-soo-se-bo-won (The principle of life preservation in oriental medicine) in 1894. Sasang typology provides type-specific treatment with acupuncture, traditional medical herbs and other techniques.

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B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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