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針灸

简针灸 · 繁針灸

Mandarin · pinyin zhēn jiǔ

acupuncture and moxibustion
to give or have acupuncture and moxibustion

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針: Look up this written character
灸: jiǔ · cauterize with moxa; moxibustion
针: zhēn · needle; pin; tack; acupuncture

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1–3 · zhen1 jiu3

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noun

(traditional Chinese medicine) acupuncture and moxibustion

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