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五行
Wǔ Xíng
Literal: Five Movements
TCM & PhilosophyMeaning
The Five Elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water — a framework for understanding cycles of creation and destruction in nature, the body, and human affairs. Each element corresponds to organs, emotions, seasons, and colors.
Usage Example
“Her bazi chart is heavy in Water element, which explains her reflective nature.”