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[Objective]To study the meaning of“shengsheng”theory in traditional culture and its reflection in Huangdi Neijing, and elaborate its edification and importance of the life nurturing in modern life.[Methods]The literature retrieval, literature review and other research methods were used to sum up the connotation of“shengsheng”(natural growth). [Results]‘Shengsheng’has rich meanings, including change and variation, continuous reproduction in an endless succession, the unity of human and nature. The theory mainly reflects in Huangdi Neijing in the aspects as fol ows: take appropriate activities and exercises, nurture the life based on the individuals and the syndromes, consider people foremost, focus on the quality of life, conform to the laws of nature because of the correspondence between man and universe.[Conclusion]‘Shengsheng’theory has profound reflections on Huangdi Neijing’s life nurturing theory, and it has an important significance to the modern life nurturing science.