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脈門

简脉门 · 繁脈門

Mandarin · pinyin mài mén

inner side of the wrist, where the pulse is felt

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脈: mài · blood vessels, veins, arteries
門: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening; Kangxi radical 169
脉: mài · blood vessels, veins, arteries
门: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening

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4–2 · mai4 men2

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mak6 mun4

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