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脉络

mài luò

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • arteries and veins
  • network of blood vessels
  • vascular system (of a plant or animal)
  • (fig.) fabric (i.e. underlying structure, as in "social fabric")
  • overall context

Definition

脉络：中医指人体内气血运行的经络系统；也比喻事物的条理或头绪。

Mai luo: In traditional Chinese medicine, it refers to the network of channels through which qi and blood circulate; also metaphorically refers to the context or thread of something.

Usage

既可以指中医的经络，也可以比喻文章、事件等的条理和线索。

Can refer to the meridian system in TCM, or metaphorically to the logic and clues of an article or event.

Examples

  • 1 中医认为，人体的脉络通畅是健康的基础。 (Traditional Chinese medicine believes that smooth flow of the meridians is the foundation of health.)
  • 2 这篇文章的脉络非常清晰，让人一目了然。 (The context of this article is very clear, making it easy to understand.)
  • 3 他花了很长时间才理清了这个历史事件的脉络。 (It took him a long time to sort out the thread of this historical event.)
  • 4 针灸可以疏通脉络，缓解疼痛。 (Acupuncture can unblock the meridians and relieve pain.)
  • 5 小说的脉络复杂，需要仔细阅读才能把握。 (The novel's plot thread is complex and requires careful reading to grasp.)

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