"dantian" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: dantians [plural], dantian [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Mandarin 丹田 (dāntián). Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|cmn|丹田|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Mandarin 丹田 (dāntián), {{bor+|en|cmn|丹田}} Borrowed from Mandarin 丹田 (dāntián) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|dantian}} dantian (plural dantians or dantian)
  1. Any of various focal points within the body for the flow of chi energy. Categories (topical): Alternative medicine
    Sense id: en-dantian-en-noun-MM06UYwe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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