A Review of Core Theoretical Research on Contemporary Yunqi Doctrine
HE Juan
Abstract：Modern research on Yunqi theory focuses on three areas:core theory interpretation,foundational studies,and scientific validation.This article reviews nine key theoretical topics,which fall into three groups:concepts that remain controversial and lack consensus,such as the Yunqi handover point(Jiaosi Dian),the Southern and Northern Administration(Nan Bei Zheng),the Opening-Closing-Pivot mechanism(Kai He Shu),and the assignment of the Five Tones to motions(Wu Yin Jian Yun);those with ambiguous original meanings in the classic texts but with influential later interpretations,such as Manifestation-Essence and Qi of the Middle Jiao(Biao Ben Zhong Qi),Sovereign Fire and Ministerial Fire(Jun Huo and Xiang Huo),and the harmful hyperactivity and responding inhibition(Kang Hai Cheng Zhi);and those with preserved theoretical frameworks awaiting further exploration,such as Fetal Constitution(Tai Yun Bing Fu)and Three-Year Epidemic Transformation(San Nian Hua Yi).The review argues that future research must adhere to the doctrine's core logic of heaven-human Qi transformation,prioritize original textual meanings over later derivative interpretations,and ensure new findings achieve internal theoretical coherence to advance the field without introducing further ambiguity.
Keywords：Yunqi doctrineYunqi theoryReview
Publication Date：2026-01-28
Online Publishing Date：2026-01-30(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：7( 62-68 )