Concept is the basic element of theoretical construction. Chinese medicine concept possesses its own academic characteristics. Manifestations are mainly natural language as subject

many terms

few definitions

mostly extensional definitions

heterogeneity

vividness

dialectical thinking

lack of concept norm

definitions without strict logic and stackable accumulated evolution. Studying the characteristics of concept of Chinese medicine has important significance on understanding the quality of Chinese medicine correctly

establishing new framework of Chinese medical theoretical system

researching standardization of Chinese medicine terms and modernization of Chinese medical theory and promoting healthy development of Chinese medicine science.