理气

理氣
lǐqì
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to regulate qi
  2. 2 to promote the flow of qi

Examples

HSK 7-9
Chénpí yǒu lǐqì de zuòyòng.
Dried tangerine peel helps regulate qi.
HSK 7-9
Tā zuìjìn zǒng juéde dùzi zhàng, zhōngyī gěi tā kāi le xiē lǐqì de yào.
He keeps feeling bloated lately, so the TCM doctor prescribed him some qi-regulating medicine.

Tips

usage
A traditional Chinese medicine term. When 气 is thought to be blocked, causing bloating or pain, a doctor gives herbs that 理气, such as 陈皮 and 木香. On labels it often appears as 理气止痛 'regulate qi and relieve pain'.

Stroke Order

理 lǐ
气 qì