Nội kinh

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • The Inner Canon: A very ancient and foundational medical text in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is a collective term for two seminal works: the Su Wen (Basic Questions) and the Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot). It teaches the fundamental theories, principles, and practices of acupuncture and TCM.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • "Nội Kinh" là nền tảng của Đông y. (The "Inner Canon" is the foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine.)
  • Các thầy thuốc nghiên cứu "Nội Kinh" để hiểu về kinh lạc và châm cứu. (Doctors study the "Inner Canon" to understand meridians and acupuncture.)

Advanced Usage

• "Hoàng Đế Nội Kinh": The full, formal title, often translated as .
  • "Hoàng Đế Nội Kinh" được cho là đã được biên soạn cách đây hơn 2,000 năm. ("The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon" is believed to have been compiled over 2,000 years ago.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nội Kinh Tố Vấn (n): Refers specifically to the Su Wen (Basic Questions) part of the canon.

  • "Nội Kinh Tố Vấn" thảo luận về lý thuyết y học cơ bản. ("The Basic Questions" discusses fundamental medical theory.)

• Nội Kinh Linh Khu (n): Refers specifically to the Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot) part of the canon, which focuses more on acupuncture practice.

  • "Nội Kinh Linh Khu" rất quan trọng đối với các học viên châm cứu. ("The Spiritual Pivot" is very important for acupuncture students.)

Synonyms

• The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine: A common English translation of the full title.
• The Medical Classic of the Yellow Emperor: An alternative translation.

Related Concepts

• Đông y (n): Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the medical system to which the is central.
• Kinh lạc (n): Meridians or channels, a key concept detailed in the .
• Châm cứu (n): Acupuncture, a primary therapeutic method elaborated in the text.