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1. The *Wei* (Minute/Faint) pulse indicates an excess of Yin and deficiency of Yang, manifesting as Qi deficiency and timidity/weakness. Its characteristic is that upon searching with the fingers, the pulse comes and goes extremely faintly; upon slow searching, it seems to exist yet not exist. This represents Yang Qi stagnating above, leading to uncontrolled bleeding such as metrorrhagia (irregular vaginal bleeding) or frequent urination, heavy body sensation, lower back pain, lackluster complexion, and various symptoms arising from this.

2. The *Chen* (Deep) pulse indicates counterflow of Yin Qi and stagnation of Yang Qi. The Deep pulse contrasts with the Floating pulse. The Floating pulse arises when Yang pathogenic factors prevail, causing Blood and Qi to disperse outward, thus belonging to Yang and the exterior. The Deep pulse sinks to the level of bone and flesh, indicating excess in the interior. Furthermore, Qi within the person: when strong, the physique is robust; when weak, the physique is emaciated. However, people often fail to understand how to value their life, leading to the onset of myriad diseases, mostly originating from this cause.

3. The *Huan* (Slow/Lax) pulse indicates an excess of Wei (Defensive) Qi and a deficiency of Ying (Nutritive) Qi. Blood flows relying on Qi, and Qi moves based on Blood; the two mutually support each other and cannot be separated. The Huan pulse relates to... [text fragment] ...strength penetrating... obtaining Spleen... thereby... how can... the pulse is small and declining.

4. The *Se* (Choppy/Rough) pulse indicates an excess of Yang and deficiency of Yin. Spreading and disseminating is the correct state of Yang; contracting and restricting is the correct state of Yin. When the pulse has balanced Yin and Yang, then Blood... restriction... many cases. If deficient, Blood is in excess, so the *Hua* (Slippery) pulse arrives smoothly and roundly. If Blood is insufficient, Qi is in excess, so the *Se* pulse arrives with difficulty and scatters. The Se pulse opposes the Hua pulse, so they are discussed together. Wu Qiu Zi stated: The Se pulse is fine, slow, difficult to move, and occasionally stops. Yu Ju Shi compared the Se pulse to the feeling of a knife scraping bamboo skin, which is indeed accurate.

5. The *Chi* (Slow) pulse indicates an excess of Yin and deficiency of Yang. It occurs when Yin collaterals penetrate into Yang collaterals, Yang Qi fails to descend, and Yin Qi ascends alone, causing stagnation and obstruction of Ying and Wei, resulting in palpitations/blockage of Blood and Qi. Respiration... originates from the Heart... Yin Qi... its movement.

6. The *Fu* (Profound/Hidden) pulse involves Yin toxic Qi hiding in the Yang collaterals, blocking the Guan-Ge (diaphragm area) and throat. Upon searching with the fingers, it seems present, but during a complete respiratory cycle (Ding Xi), it is completely absent. Slow searching... not... those.

7. The *Ru* (Soggy) pulse indicates deficiency of Ying Qi and emptiness of the Chong and Ren vessels. Blood serves as Ying, Qi serves as Wei, moving together and circulating throughout the body. Their circulation through meridians day and night must not be lost. Therefore, under the finger... Qi deficiency. The verse states: "Rú without advancing is the Rú pulse, soft and empty like pressing silk in water. Both Blood-Ying and Qi-Wei are totally deficient; encountering it in all three positions indicates severe illness."

8. The *Ruo* (Weak) pulse indicates attacking of the exterior by deficient Qi. Thus, the pulse appears at the superficial level, resembling rotten cotton; it is felt with light pressure but disappears with heavy pressure. Listlessly unable to advance... guest/pathogen.