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壯陽

简壮阳 · 繁壯陽

Mandarin · pinyin zhuàng yáng

(TCM) to build up one's kidney yang; to boost male sex drive

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陽: yáng · the active, male principle in Chinese philosophy (yang); light; sun
壮: zhuàng · big, large; robust; name of tribe
阳: yáng · 'male' principle; light; sun

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4–2 · zhuang4 yang2

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zong3 joeng4

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(traditional Chinese medicine) to invigorate yang; to promote kidney function for increasing male potency and virility

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