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What are the five elements?
The five elements, also known as the five elements, are the theories of China's ancient philosophy and natural science, and are important tools for classifying and describing natural phenomena, social life and human health. The five elements include five basic elements, namely wood, fire, earth, gold and water, and they are related.

The theory of five elements originated in ancient China, and was first seen in the Book of Changes and other ancient books. The theory of five elements has been applied to the traditional fields of medicine, agriculture, architecture, technology, culture and art in China. In traditional medicine in China, the five elements theory is used to diagnose diseases, regulate the body, keep healthy and so on. In geomantic omen, the five elements theory is used to evaluate the environment, plan buildings and arrange furniture. In culture and art, the theory of five elements is also used to guide artistic creation such as painting, music, dance and poetry.

The following is the relationship between the five elements:

Wood fire, fire born soil, natural gold, gold born water, aquatic wood;

Mu, Tuk Shui, Shui, Huo, Jin Kemu.

The relationship between the previous generation and gram is arranged in the order of five elements, which is also called "the order of generation and gram" The theory of five elements can be used to analyze the relationship and mutual influence between things and provide guidance and enlightenment for people's life and work.