TCM Body Type (Constitution) Quiz
Not all bodies respond the same way. In TCM, similar experiences can reflect different patterns. Understanding your pattern can help you make more aligned choices.
Before you begin:
This is a quick self-check across different aspects of your body. You’ll go through a series of simple questions, and it usually takes about 5 minutes.
Answering all the questions helps give you a more complete picture.
Just go with your first instinct, no need to overthink.
Let’s start!↓
About this quiz
designed based on the “Classification and Determination of TCM Body Constitutions” framework published by the China Association of Chinese Medicine. It is sometimes also referred to as a Chinese medicine body constitution test, used to understand how different patterns may show up in the body over time.
Explore All 9 Constitutions
Want to explore all constitutional types in depth? View the complete overview of the 9 body constitutions.
Curious How These 9 Types Are Defined?
Here’s a deeper look at how body constitution is understood in traditional Chinese wellness theory — including how it differs from temporary imbalances and why it shapes long-term care.
• Body Constitution in TCM: A Foundational Wellness Framework
Learn the difference between basic constitution and concurrent constitution — what each represents, how they develop over time, and why both matter when understanding your body’s long-term tendencies.
• The Logic Behind Body Constitution in TCM
Explore the theoretical basis of constitution classification in traditional Chinese thought, including how Yin–Yang balance, Qi, Blood, and body fluids shape different constitutional patterns.
• Body Constitution in TCM: How It Guides Wellness Care
Understand how body constitution informs daily wellness decisions — from lifestyle rhythm to supportive practices — and how care goals differ for foundational patterns versus temporary imbalances.