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acupuncture

/ækjupʌŋktʃɚ/

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treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin

针灸

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Many people believe acupuncture can cure diseases.
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很多人都相信针灸有治愈疾病的功效。
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