补肾

補腎
bǔshèn
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to tonify the kidneys (TCM)
  2. 2 to boost kidney essence

Examples

HSK 5
Zhè fù zhōngyào kěyǐ bǔshèn.
This Chinese herbal prescription can tonify the kidneys.
HSK 7-9
Hěnduō nánxìng bǎojiànpǐn dōu xuānchēng néng bǔshèn.
Many men's health supplements claim to tonify the kidneys.

Tips

culture
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the 肾 is not just the anatomical kidney - it governs ‘essence’ (精), reproduction, growth, and vitality. 补肾 is therefore a broad wellness concept covering energy, libido, and aging, not just kidney health. Widely invoked in supplement marketing.

Stroke Order

补 bǔ
肾 shèn