补肾

補腎

bǔshèn

verb

Meanings

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

Characters

to supplement, tonify

Examples

HSK 6

这副中药可以补肾。

Zhè fù zhōngyào kěyǐ bǔshèn.

This Chinese herbal prescription can tonify the kidneys.

HSK 7-9

很多男性保健品都宣称能补肾。

Hěnduō nánxìng bǎojiàn pǐn 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.

Stroke Order

补 bǔ

肾 shèn