Fever

发热〔發熱〕fā rè

Heat Effusion vs. Fever
The Chinese term 发热 (fā rè) roughly corresponds to the English fever. However, in Chinese medicine, it often denotes sensations of heat that may or may not be associated with an elevated body temperature, as measured with a thermometer. Hence, for the sake of accuracy, we usually translate the term as heat effusion. However, the term 高热 gāo rè, which frequently appears in modern Chinese texts, is translated as high fever. The traditional term for this concept is 壮热 zhuàng rè, vigorous heat [effusion].

Heat Effusion vs. Fever

The Chinese term 发热 (fā rè) roughly corresponds to the English fever. However, in Chinese medicine, it often denotes sensations of heat that may or may not be associated with an elevated body temperature, as measured with a thermometer. Hence, for the sake of accuracy, we usually translate the term as heat effusion. However, the term 高热 gāo rè, which frequently appears in modern Chinese texts, is translated as high fever. The traditional term for this concept is 壮热 zhuàng rè, vigorous heat [effusion].

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