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.
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Commonly Used TCM Characters and Radicals
TCM Terminologies and Classical Texts
Character Memorization Techniques and Reading Strategies
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September 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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