CHINESE CHARACTERS

Chinese character 灸 jiǔ – moxibustion

1. moxibustion.
2. cauterize.

HSK –
STROKES – 7
RADICAL – 

Elements  —-  Fire radical + long time 久.

Phonetic series .

Fire 火 with lasting 久 effect on health.

针灸      zhēnjiǔ acupuncture and moxibustion.

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