Traditional Chinese Medicine Terminology

noun a Chinese concept referring to the natural energy or life force that flows through all living things

adjective relating to the Chinese concept of chi

• In traditional Chinese medicine, chi is believed to be the vital energy that flows through the body.
• I'm going to try acupuncture to balance my chi.
• I need to chill and get my chi right.
• The artist's work had a chi that resonated with the audience.

noun a type of traditional Chinese martial arts

• The pen yan is a traditional Chinese calligraphy tool.
• I need to buy a new pen yan for my art class.
• Check out this cool pen yan I found at the store!
• Her words flowed from her pen yan, creating beautiful poetry.

noun abbreviation for Traditional Chinese Medicine

• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for thousands of years.
• My aunt swears by TCM for treating her chronic pain.
• I heard TCM can work wonders for allergies.
• In the world of alternative medicine, TCM is considered a cornerstone of holistic healing.