养生
English meaning: Health Cultivation / Wellness
Chinese (Simpl.) Definition
(中文)养生是中国传统健康文化的核心理念，通过饮食、运动、情志调节等综合手段维护身心健康、延年益寿。
English Definition
The Chinese tradition of health cultivation and longevity through physical, dietary, and mental practices. Yangsheng (养生) encompasses Taijiquan, Qigong, dietary therapy, meditation, herbal tonics, seasonal living, and emotional balance. Rooted in Taoist and TCM philosophy, Yangsheng emphasizes prevention over cure and harmony between body and nature. It is increasingly popular globally as holistic wellness.
Example
“中国传统养生文化倡导天人合一，注重预防疾病和延缓衰老。”
In English: “Chinese traditional wellness culture advocates harmony between humans and nature, emphasizing disease prevention and slowing aging.”
Synonyms
- 保健
- 养身
Literary Heritage
“知足者富。强行者有志。不失其所者久。死而不亡者寿。”
/Zhī zú zhě fù. Qiǎng xíng zhě yǒu zhì. Bù shī qí suǒ zhě jiǔ. Sǐ ér bù wáng zhě shòu./
“Those who know contentment are rich. Those who persevere have will. Those who do not lose their place endure. Those who die but are not forgotten have longevity.”
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Language information
- Language
- 中文
- Chinese (Simpl.)
- Script
- Han
- Family
- Sino-Tibetan
- Speakers
- 1.1B