补血

補血

bǔxuè

verb

Meanings

1 to enrich the blood
2 to replenish blood (TCM)
3 to treat anemia

Characters

replenish, supplement

Examples

红枣和猪肝都是补血的食物。

Hóngzǎo hé zhūgān dōu shì bǔxuè de shíwù.

Red dates and pork liver are both blood-nourishing foods.

贫血的人应该多吃补血的食品。

Pínxuè de rén yīnggāi duō chī bǔxuè de shípǐn.

People with anemia should eat more blood-replenishing foods.

Tips

culture

A common TCM wellness concept. Foods believed to 补血 include red dates (红枣), goji berries (枸杞), longan (龙眼), brown sugar, animal liver, and blood tofu (猪血).

Stroke Order

补 bǔ

血 xuè