健脾

jiànpí
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to strengthen the spleen (TCM)
  2. 2 to tonify the spleen function

Examples

HSK 4
Shānyào yǒu jiànpí de zuòyòng.
Chinese yam has the effect of strengthening the spleen.
HSK 7-9
Zhège yàofāng néng jiànpí yǎng wèi.
This herbal formula can strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach.

Tips

culture
In TCM, the 脾 is the organ responsible for transforming food into qi and blood. 健脾 is a whole category of therapeutic aim; recipes, tonics, and massage protocols are marketed specifically as 健脾养胃 (strengthen spleen, nourish stomach).

Stroke Order

健 jiàn
脾 pí