养生之道 (yǎng shēng zhī dào) — (noun) the art or principles of health preservation (in traditional Chinese culture)
Definition
A fixed phrase from traditional Chinese culture meaning 'the way (之道) to nurture life' — the principles and practices of preserving health through diet, rest, and balance. Carries a literary, TCM-tinged tone; for plain 'stay healthy' use 保持健康.
noun
the art or principles of health preservation (in traditional Chinese culture)
Examples
- ，养生之道。Tā měi tiān jiān chí liàn xí tài jí quán, shēn dé yǎng shēng zhī dào de jīng suǐ.He practices Tai Chi every day and deeply understands the essence of health preservation.
- 养生之道。Xiàn dài rén yīng gāi duō xué xí zhōng guó gǔ dài de yǎng shēng zhī dào.Modern people should learn more about ancient Chinese health preservation.
- 养生之道、。Zhōng yī de yǎng shēng zhī dào qiáng diào yǐn shí, zuò xī yǔ qíng xù de píng héng.The health preservation principles of traditional Chinese medicine emphasize balance in diet, daily routine, and emotions.
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