Chinese-English Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Zhang Tingmo et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publishing Date: 2003-02-01
Features: The entries in this dictionary strive to reflect the characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the fundamental content of the discipline. The selected common and essential TCM knowledge is concise and well-chosen. The Chinese definitions of the entries are brief, clear, and easy to understand, yet they are also precise to help readers grasp the concepts. This dictionary serves as a reference tool for middle school students and general readers to learn TCM, and it can also be used by Chinese readers as a reference for learning English. It is highly suitable for the current needs of TCM education, popularization, and international exchange. This dictionary is a comprehensive tool for students of various TCM disciplines, as well as for professionals engaged in TCM teaching, research, clinical practice, production, and marketing. In the writing process, it adheres to the principle of fully reflecting the fundamental content of TCM while prioritizing practicality in the selection of entries. Compared to other similar dictionaries, it does not include names of people, books, herbs, formulas, or acupoints. The English definitions throughout the book are concise, clear, and easy to understand.