Cheng Dan'an | |||||||||
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承淡安 | |||||||||
Born | 1899 Jiangyin, Jiangsu, Qing China | ||||||||
Died | 10 July 1957 (aged 57–58) Suzhou, Jiangsu, China | ||||||||
Alma mater | Tokyo College of Acupuncture | ||||||||
Occupation | Acupuncturist | ||||||||
Years active | 1930–1957 | ||||||||
Known for | Founding the first school of acupuncture in modern China[1] | ||||||||
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Chinese | 承淡安 | ||||||||
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Cheng Dan'an (Chinese: 承淡安; 1899 – 10 July 1957) was a Chinese acupuncturist who founded the first school of acupuncture in modern China, made widespread changes to the practice, and served as chairperson of the Chinese Medical Association.