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acupuncture: An ancient Chinese medical practice, in which very thin needles are inserted into speci c points in the skin in order to relieve a wide variety of ailments. Acupuncture is often used to relieve the pain of arthritis, headaches, etc.
Allah: The moslem name for god. Moslems are a religious minority in China. Most Chinese Moslems live in western China, but diere are some, like the Jiang family, who live in eastern cities such as Shanghai.