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The pulse is the precursor of Qi and Blood. When Qi and Blood are abundant, the pulse is vigorous; when Qi and Blood are deficient, the pulse is weak. When Qi and Blood are hot, the pulse is rapid (Shu); when Qi and Blood are cold, the pulse is slow (Chi). When Qi and Blood are minute, the pulse is feeble; when Qi and Blood are balanced, the pulse is normal (Zhi). Furthermore, tall people have long pulses, and short people have short pulses; those with impatient temperaments have urgent pulses, and those with calm temperaments have relaxed pulses. A larger pulse on the left side conforms to the male norm, while a larger pulse on the right side conforms to the female norm. In men, the Chi position pulse is typically weak, whereas in women, the Chi position pulse is typically strong. These are all considered normal patterns; deviations from these norms are considered adverse (Ni).

The Cun Kou position on the left hand is where the Heart and Small Intestine meridians emerge; the Guan position on the left hand is where the Liver and Gallbladder meridians emerge; the Chi position on the left hand is where the Kidney and Bladder meridians emerge. (The Mingmen [Gate of Life] connects with the Kidney pulse.)
The Cun Kou position on the right hand is where the Lung and Large Intestine meridians emerge; the Guan position on the right hand is where the Spleen and Stomach meridians emerge; the Chi position on the right hand is where the Sanjiao [Triple Burner] and Pericardium meridians emerge.

The normal pulse of the Heart is floating, large, and scattered; the normal pulse of the Lung is floating, choppy, and short; the normal pulse of the Liver is wiry and long; the normal pulse of the Spleen is moderate and large; the normal pulse of the Kidney is deep, soft, and slippery.
The Heart governs the blood vessels, and its pulse travels along the blood vessels. The finger pressure for palpating the Heart pulse should be equivalent to the weight of six beans. Pressing lightly until the vessel layer is reached indicates a Floating pulse (Fu); slightly increasing pressure to feel a coarse vessel channel indicates a Large pulse (Da); further increasing pressure to feel a broad and soft vessel channel indicates a Scattered pulse (San).
The Lung governs the skin and hair, and its pulse travels along the skin and hair. The finger pressure for palpating the Lung pulse should be equivalent to the weight of three beans. Pressing lightly until the skin layer is reached indicates a Floating pulse (Fu); slightly increasing pressure to feel an obstructed vessel channel indicates a Choppy pulse (Se); further increasing pressure without reaching the root level, feeling a shortened vessel channel, indicates a Short pulse (Duan).
The Liver governs the sinews, and its pulse travels along the sinews. The finger pressure for palpating the Liver pulse should be equivalent to the weight of twelve beans. Pressing down to the sinew layer, feeling the vessel channel taut like a zither string, indicates a Wiry pulse (Xian); slightly increasing pressure to feel a distant and continuous vessel channel indicates a Long pulse (Chang).
The Spleen governs the muscles, and its pulse travels along the muscles. The finger pressure for palpating the Spleen pulse should be equivalent to the weight of nine beans. Pressing down to the muscle layer, feeling the vessel channel gentle like willow branches swaying in a light breeze, indicates a Moderate pulse (Huan); slightly increasing pressure to feel a solid and substantial vessel channel indicates a Large pulse (Da).
The Kidney governs the bones, and its pulse travels along the bones. Heavy pressing until the bone surface is reached indicates a Deep pulse (Chen); further heavy pressing to feel a powerless vessel channel indicates a Soft pulse (Ruan); lifting the fingers to feel a swift and smooth return of the pulse indicates a Slippery pulse (Hua).
Regarding these five Zang organs' normal pulses, one must observe them carefully over a long period to achieve proficiency. Once pathological pulses arise, they can be naturally understood. The classics state: "First recognize the normal pulse, then recognize the pathological pulse." This is what is meant.