砭biān 1.砭石。{stone acupuncture needle} 2.〈古代arch.〉用石针扎皮肉治病{method of curing illness by puncturing specified areas of the skin with stone needles}: 针～{ancient form of acupuncture; criticize; refute}◇寒风～骨{The cold wind cuts one to the marrow.}|痛～时弊。{castigate the abuses of the time}