Etymology

dantian

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Today it means: Any of various focal points within the body for the flow of chi energy. Full definition →

Mandarin 丹田
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  1. Mandarin · borrowed from丹田
  2. English todaydantian

Borrowed from Mandarin 丹田 (dāntián).

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