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靈樞經

简灵枢经 · 繁靈樞經

Mandarin · pinyin Líng shū jīng

Lingshu Jing (Divine Pivot, or Spiritual Pivot), ancient Chinese medical text (c. 1st century BC)

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灵: líng · spirit, soul; spiritual world
枢: shū · door hinge; pivot; center of power
经: jīng · classic works; pass through

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2–1–1 · Ling2 shu1 jing1

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