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明目安神，清热醒脑

English translation: Improve eyesight and relieve anxiety. Alleviate internal heat. Clear the mind.

14:27 Sep 26, 2006
Chinese to English translations [PRO]
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Chinese term or phrase: 明目安神，清热醒脑
决明子枕可协助头部血液循环，具有明目安神，清热醒脑，清肝益肾，降压通便，对视觉神经有良好保护作用。
kschong
English translation:Improve eyesight and relieve anxiety. Alleviate internal heat. Clear the mind.
Explanation:
Since it appears that this is some type of advertisement or marketing tool, might I suggest translating it in bullet format. For example...
This medicinal pillow can:
-Aid in blood circulation to the head
-Improve eyesight and relieve anxiety
-Alleviate internal heat
etc., etc.
And put the bullets in italics for emphasis.

Full sentence:
决明子枕可协助头部血液循环，具有明目安神，清热醒脑，清肝益肾，降压通便，对视觉神经有良好保护作用。
(This) Medicinal Pillow can: Aid in blood circulation to the head; improve eyesight and relieve anxiety; alleviate internal heat; clear the mind; cleanse the liver and benefit the kidneys; reduce pressure on bowel movements; have an excellent protective effect on vision and nerves.
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beirenbo
Local time: 11:54
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2improve eye-sight/acuity of vision and tranqilize mind/spirit, clear away heat and awaken brain/r...
Shang
5 +1Improve eyesight and relieve anxiety. Alleviate internal heat. Clear the mind.
beirenbo
4relieving mind uneasiness to benefit the eyes, and
Ray Luo
4FYI
pkchan
4to improve eyesight, anchor the mind, clear heat and refresh
Weiping Tang


  

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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
improve eye-sight/acuity of vision and tranqilize mind/spirit, clear away heat and awaken brain/r...


Explanation:
improve eye-sight/acuity of vision and tranqilize mind/spirit, clear away heat and awaken brain/restore consciousness

《中医词典》

Shang
China
Local time: 00:54
Works in field
Native speaker of: Chinese
PRO pts in category: 32

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  xtang
0 min
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agree  Aaron Gilkison (X)
4 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
relieving mind uneasiness to benefit the eyes, and


Explanation:
relieving mind uneasiness to benefit the eyes, and
relieving heat as a pick-me-up

pick-me-up 西方的醒脑酒
明目是很难说的，如不瞎吹，不如说得含糊些。


Ray Luo
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:54
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
PRO pts in category: 23
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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Improve eyesight and relieve anxiety. Alleviate internal heat. Clear the mind.


Explanation:
Since it appears that this is some type of advertisement or marketing tool, might I suggest translating it in bullet format. For example...
This medicinal pillow can:
-Aid in blood circulation to the head
-Improve eyesight and relieve anxiety
-Alleviate internal heat
etc., etc.
And put the bullets in italics for emphasis.

Full sentence:
决明子枕可协助头部血液循环，具有明目安神，清热醒脑，清肝益肾，降压通便，对视觉神经有良好保护作用。
(This) Medicinal Pillow can: Aid in blood circulation to the head; improve eyesight and relieve anxiety; alleviate internal heat; clear the mind; cleanse the liver and benefit the kidneys; reduce pressure on bowel movements; have an excellent protective effect on vision and nerves.

beirenbo
Local time: 11:54
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  yuzouren
2 hrs
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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
FYI


Explanation:
sharpening the vision, reduce stress, clear away heat and refreshing the mind

pkchan
United States
Local time: 12:54
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
PRO pts in category: 12
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17 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
to improve eyesight, anchor the mind, clear heat and refresh


Explanation:
to improve eyesight, anchor the mind, clear heat and refresh

Weiping Tang
China
Local time: 00:54
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
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