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Which of the following has an INCORRECT pairing between head/face structure and the Five Elements?

A. Round face: Earth
B. Pointed Head: Fire
C. Short face: Wood
D. Square face: Metal

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Final answer:

Option (D), The incorrect pairing between head/face structure and the Five Elements from the options provided is 'Square face: Metal', because a square face is typically associated with Earth according to traditional Chinese philosophy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The concept of the Five Elements is a part of traditional Chinese philosophy used to describe interactions and relationships between things. The elements consist of water, fire, wood, metal, and earth. Each element is associated with various aspects of nature and is used to interpret a wide range of phenomena. In the context of facial and head structures in traditional Chinese beliefs, the following associations are traditionally made:

  • Earth: Typically associated with a square face.
  • Fire: Often represented by a pointed head or sharp features.
  • Wood: Could be associated with a strong, rectangular facial structure, somewhat longer than a square.
  • Metal: Connected with a round or spherical-shaped face.
  • Water: Related to an oval or wavy shape trait.

Given these associations, an incorrect pairing in the provided options would be 'Square face: Metal', as a square face is commonly associated with Earth, not Metal.

As for the yang side of a person in Chinese philosophy, the yang attributes are considered active, bright, and masculine. In terms of the human body, the upper part is generally associated with yang; hence, something like the head would be on the yang side, not the feet.

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