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Spirit (Shen) shén · 神

Shen is consciousness, awareness and emotional presence, associated above all with the Heart system. In the four examinations a practitioner reads Shen in the eyes and the overall bearing.

It is said to be the single most prognostic sign — which is worth noting, because "this person looks well" is something any experienced clinician recognises, in any tradition.

神是神志、意识与精神状态,首先与心系相关。四诊中望神主要看目光与整体气度。

它被认为是判断预后最重要的征象——这一点值得注意,因为"这个人看起来精神尚好"是任何传统的资深医者都熟悉的判断。

Classical theory · Huangdi Neijing

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