noun

Jing

JIHNG

Jing (noun) means in traditional Chinese medicine, a vital essence stored in the kidneys believed to be the foundation of physical health and long life. Example: “Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine say jing depletes naturally with age.”

noun

In traditional Chinese medicine, a vital essence stored in the kidneys believed to be the foundation of physical health and long life.

"Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine say jing depletes naturally with age."

How to Use Jing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA concept from Chinese medicine describing the body's core life-essence.

Word Forms

Jings plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin jīng.

Rhymes for Jing

ing king wing sing ring ping bing ming zing ding ting hing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Jing” mean?

The word “Jing” means in traditional Chinese medicine, a vital essence stored in the kidneys believed to be the foundation of physical health and long life. In plain terms, a concept from Chinese medicine describing the body's core life-essence.

How do you pronounce “Jing”?

“Jing” is pronounced JIHNG (/ˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jing” in a sentence?

Here is “Jing” used in a sentence: “Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine say jing depletes naturally with age.”

What part of speech is “Jing”?

“Jing” is a noun.