补肾 (bǔshèn): to tonify the kidneys (TCM)

Meanings

1 to tonify the kidneys (TCM)
2 to boost kidney essence

Characters

补

bǔ

to supplement, tonify

肾

shèn

kidney

Examples

这副中药可以补肾。

Zhè fù zhōngyào kěyǐ bǔshèn.

This Chinese herbal prescription can tonify the kidneys.

很多男性保健品都宣称能补肾。

Hěn duō nánxìng bǎojiànpǐn dōu xuānchēng néng bǔshèn.

Many men's health supplements claim to tonify the kidneys.

Tips

culture

In Traditional Chinese Medicine the 肾 is not just the anatomical kidney — it governs 'essence' (精), reproduction, growth, and vitality. 补肾 is therefore a broad wellness concept covering energy, libido, and aging, not just kidney health. Widely invoked in supplement marketing.