created reference approved 外因 → 内因/內因 (antonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
外因 wàiyīn
内因 / 內因 nèiyīn
antonym
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created sense approved 外因 · wàiyīn · external cause — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
外因
wàiyīn
external cause
An external factor or cause influencing the development or change of a thing; often contrasted with [[内因|內因|nei4 yin1]]
外 (literal) → 外 · wài · outside 因 (literal) → 因 · yīn · reason
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created sense approved 外因 · wàiyīn · external pathogenic factor — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
外因
wàiyīn
external pathogenic factor
In Chinese medicine, a disease or ailment caused by external environmental factors such as wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, or fire
外 (literal) → 外 · wài · outside 因 (literal) → 因 · yīn · reason
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