baa2 mak6把脈把脉
Jyutpingbaa2 mak6
Yalebá mahk
Definition
To feel or take someone's pulse in traditional Chinese medicine to assist in diagnosis.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the diagnostic technique used in traditional Chinese medicine where the practitioner applies pressure to the radial artery. It is often used figuratively in modern contexts to mean assessing the situation or gauging public opinion on a specific matter.
Examples
The doctor took his pulse and said his body is very weak.
If you feel unwell, why not find a TCM practitioner to check your pulse?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general medical term for checking a pulse, which is usually described as 探脈 or 摸脈 in a Western clinical setting. 把脈 is almost exclusively reserved for the context of traditional Chinese medicine.
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