药食同源

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

   lit. food and medicine come from the same source (idiom)

   • yàoshítóngyuánshìzhōngguóchuántǒngwénhuàdeyībùfèn.

     药食同源是中国传统文化的一部分。🔊

     The concept of medicine and food sharing the same origin is a part of traditional Chinese culture.

2. 貳名noun

   fig. there is no clear-cut distinction between food and medicine

   • yàoshítóngyuán,jiànkāngshēnghuó.

     药食同源，健康生活。🔊

     Food and medicine share the same origin, leading to a healthy life.