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Jing

JIHNG
noun
1
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."

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

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Jings plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin jīng.

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