Ch. 2: Five Elements Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Which element is the mother of Metal?
A
Earth
2
Q
Which element is the child of Water?
A
Wood
3
Q
Who is the grandparent of Earth?
A
Wood
4
Q
Who is the grandchild of Fire?
A
Metal
5
Q
Which is the correct order for the Sheng (promoting) cycle?
A
Wood –> Fire –> Earth –> Metal –> Water
6
Q
Which is the correct order for the Cheng (over-promoting) cycle?
A
Wood –> Earth –> Water –> Fire –> Metal
7
Q
The Spring season begins to which element?
A
Wood
8
Q
The Damp climate begins to which element?
A
Earth
9
Q
The color red belongs to which element?
A
Fire
10
Q
Fealings of fear belong to which element?
A
Water
11
Q
The direction West belongs to which element?
A
Metal
12
Q
The nose belongs to which element?
A
Metal
13
Q
The bladder belongs to which element?
A
Water
14
Q
Saliva belongs to which element?
A
Earth
15
Q
With which element is mind associated?
A
Fire
