喜则气缓 xǐ zé qì huǎn

too much joy slows and weakens qi

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. an excess of joy may lead to sluggishness of vital energy (TCM)
  2. 2. joy depresses one's qi vital breath

Characters

Character Meaning
喜 xǐ HSK 1
to be happy; glad; happiness
则 zé HSK 4
then; but; rule, standard
气 qì HSK 1
to get angry; air; gas
缓 huǎn HSK 5
slow; unhurried; not tense