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Meaning of traditional Chinese medicine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The medical theory and practices of Chinese culture, especially herbal medicine, acupuncture, tui na, Daoyin and osteopathy, for preventing or treating illness, or promoting health and well-being; in China (and to an extent elsewhere) still often used in concert with scientific medicine (as complementary medicine).

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Examples

“A traditional Chinese medicine clinic in Changhua County has raised NT$555,000 in a two-day campaign drive to buy medical supplies, humanitarian aid materials and an ambulance for war-torn Ukraine.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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