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拔火罐

Mandarin · pinyin bá huǒ guàn

(TCM) to cup; to give a cupping treatment
short detachable stove chimney used to help draw fire

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拔: bá · uproot, pull out
火: huǒ · fire, flame; burn; anger, rage
罐: guàn · jar, jug, pitcher, pot

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2–3–4 · ba2 huo3 guan4

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verb · Etymology 1

(traditional Chinese medicine) to have fire cupping therapy

noun · Etymology 2

removable stove chimney

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