Unlock the fascinating world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) through its language! This course takes you on a journey through 20 engaging modules, introducing 15 essential Chinese radicals and components that form the foundation of TCM characters—along with 40+ commonly used characters.
Whether you're a student of Chinese medicine, a TCM enthusiast, or a Chinese language learner, this course will help you master key characters, understand fundamental terms, and explore the deep cultural roots of TCM. It will help strengthen your ability to read classical texts, recognize medical terminologies, and thus enhance your language skills as well as your understanding of Chinese medicine.
What you'll gain:
• Confidence in writing and pronouncing essential TCM characters.
• A clear understanding of key TCM terms and their practical uses.
• Improved ability to read and interpret classical medical texts.
• A deeper appreciation of TCM culture and its rich traditions.
No matter your starting point, this course will guide you step by step, making Chinese characters in TCM more accessible and meaningful. Ready to dive in? Let’s get started!
从文字对于人类文明的重要意义出发,通过神话传说和考古发现,介绍汉字产生的历史过程和其中蕴含的医药文化,强调学习中医要从熟悉中国的语言文字入手。
Starting from the significance of writing in human civilization, this unit explores the historical development of Chinese characters through myths, legends, and archaeological discoveries. It also highlights the medical and pharmaceutical culture embedded in Chinese characters, emphasizing that learning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) should begin with getting familiar with the Chinese language.
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第一课 疾病 Lesson 1: Illness
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区分“厂”“广”“疒”的书写原因,列举带有“疒”的汉字的含义。
Explain the reasons behind the different radicals of “厂,” “广,” and “疒” and list the meanings of Chinese characters containing the radical “疒.”
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第二课 草药 Lesson 2: Herbal Medicine
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列举“艹”“木”的书写原因,区分“艹”外形的描摹对象,列举带有“艹”的汉字的含义。
Explain the reasons behind the different radicals of “艹” and “木,” distinguish the object depicted by the radical “艹,” and list the meanings of Chinese characters containing “艹.”
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第三课 口渴 出汗 Lesson 3: Thirst and Sweating
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叙述“氵”的书写原因,列举带有“氵”的汉字的含义。
Explain the reasoning behind the written form of the radical “氵” and list the meanings of Chinese characters containing “氵”.
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第四课 发热 Lesson 4: Fever
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叙述“灬”的书写原因,区分“灬”外形的描摹对象,列举带有“灬”的汉字的含义。
Explain the reasoning behind the written form of the radical “灬”, distinguish the object it represents, and list the meanings of Chinese characters containing “灬”.
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第五课 怕冷 Lesson 5: Averion to Cold
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叙述“冫”的书写原因,列举带有冫”的汉字的含义。
Explain the reasoning behind the written form of the radical “冫” and list the meanings of Chinese characters containing “冫”.
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第六课 阴阳 Lesson 6: Yin and Yang
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叙述左右“阝”的书写原因,列举带有左右“阝”的汉字的含义。
Explain the reasoning behind the written form of the radical “阝” when it appears on the left and right sides of characters. List the meanings of Chinese characters containing “阝” in both positions.
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第七课 针 Lesson 7: Acupuncture
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叙述“钅”的书写原因,列举带有“钅”的汉字的含义。
Explain the reasoning behind the written form of the radical “钅” and list the meanings of Chinese characters containing “钅”.
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第八课 推拿 Lesson 8: Tuina (Therapeutic Massage)
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叙述“扌”及其变体的书写原因,列举带有“扌”及其变体的汉字的含义。
Explain the reasoning behind the written form of the radical “扌” and its variant forms. List the meanings of Chinese characters containing “扌” and its variants.
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第九课 经络 Lesson 9: Meridians
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叙述“纟”的书写原因,列举的带有“纟”的汉字的含义。
Explain the reasoning behind the written form of the radical “纟” and list the meanings of Chinese characters containing “纟”.
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第十课 四肢 Lesson 10: Limbs
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叙述月亮“月”与肉“月”的书写原因,列举带有“冫”的汉字的含义。
Explain the reasoning behind the written form of "月" as both "moon" and "flesh." List the meanings of Chinese characters containing “月”.
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第十一课 节气养身 Lesson 11: Seasonal Health Care
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结合汉字“节”的构造与文化,了解节气与健康的关联。通过实践活动和讨论,培养学生对中国传统文化及其养生智慧的认识。
Understand the relationship between solar terms and health through the structure and cultural meaning of the character “节”. Through practical activities and discussions, students will develop an appreciation for traditional Chinese culture and its wisdom in health preservation.
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第十二课 木 Lesson 12: Root
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围绕汉字“木”的演变与相关中药词汇展开,帮助学生理解汉字构造及其与中医药文化的关系。
This unit focuses on the evolution of the character “木” and its relation to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) terminology, helping students understand the structure of Chinese characters and their connection to TCM culture.
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第十三课 怒 Lesson 13: Anger
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通过解析汉字“怒”的字形及文化内涵,结合中医情志理论“怒伤肝”的概念,探讨情绪与身体健康的关系,了解汉字构造及其文化内涵。
Explore the profound connection between emotions and physical health through the Chinese character“怒”(anger). By analyzing its structure and cultural implications, alongside the Traditional Chinese Medicine concept of “anger damaging the liver”,students will gain insights into both Chinese character construction and the ancient wisdom of emotional wellness.
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第十四课 喜 Lesson 14: Joy
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通过解析汉字“喜”的字形演变及其文化含义,学习“喜”、“乐”、“愉”等汉字的情感表达差异,理解情绪控制在中国文化中的重要性及其对健康的影响。
By analyzing the evolution of the Chinese character “喜” and its cultural connotations, learners will explore the nuanced differences in emotional expression among characters like“喜”,“乐”and “愉”. This unit explores the cultural significance of emotional regulation in Chinese tradition and its implications for health maintenance, as viewed through both linguistic and medical perspectives.
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第十五课 目 Lesson 15: Eyes
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讲解汉字常见造字法及“目”字旁常见汉字,介绍眼睛与肝脏的关系。
This unit explains common methods of character formation in Chinese, focusing on the “目” radical and its commonly used characters. It also introduces the relationship between the eyes and the liver in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
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第十六课 神 Lesson 16: Spirit
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讲解“神”字的起源及字形演变,介绍中医学中“神”的重要性。
This unit covers the origin and evolution of the character “神” and its significance in TCM.
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第十七课 五味 Lesson 17: Five Flavors
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课程讲解了与饮食相关的汉字“甘”、“尝”,介绍中医食疗理论中五脏和五味的关系。
This unit discusses Chinese characters related to diet, such as “甘” and “尝,” and introduces the relationship between the five organs and five flavors in TCM dietary therapy.
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第十八课 和 Lesson 18: Harmony
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课程讲解了汉字“和”、“黍”的历史演变,介绍中医天人相应的健康观。
This unit discusses the historical evolution of the Chinese characters “和” and “黍”, and introduces the TCM concept of “天人相应” in health.
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中医汉语结语 Chinese language in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Conclusion
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讲解“中医”的“中”字在范围、理念和方法上的多重含义,提炼中医的思维方式和价值观念,总结学习中医汉语的重要意义。
This unit explains the multiple meanings of the character “中” in “中医”, in terms of scope, concepts, and methods. It also highlights the thinking patterns and values of TCM, summarizing the importance of learning Chinese language in the context of TCM.
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