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Third-Grader Becomes Internet Sensation as 'Little TCM Doctor'

1/11/2026

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Zhao Tianyu, a third-grade student at Kailu No 1 Middle School in Inner Mongolia, gained online fame for offering volunteer traditional Chinese medicine consultations.
A video of his demonstrations, shared by his teacher, drew 120,000 likes.
In the video, Zhao demonstrates pulse diagnosis and advises a classmate on dietary habits.
Since then, students from different classes have shown interest in his skills as a "little TCM doctor."

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Story summary

Zhao Tianyu, a third-grade student at Kailu No 1 Middle School in Inner Mongolia, gained online fame for offering volunteer traditional Chinese medicine consultations.
A video of his demonstrations, shared by his teacher, drew 120,000 likes.
In the video, Zhao demonstrates pulse diagnosis and advises a classmate on dietary habits.
Since then, students from different classes have shown interest in his skills as a "little TCM doctor."