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Pronunciation / Transliteration: gi
"기는 전통 중국 의학에서 생명의 에너지로 여겨진다."
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In Chinese philosophy and medicine, qi is the vital life force that flows through the body.
"Practitioners of acupuncture believe that balancing qi can improve health." - 2
A concept in traditional Chinese culture representing the energy that animates living beings.
"The martial artist focused on harnessing his qi to enhance his performance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'qi' originates from Chinese (气), where it refers to the vital life force or energy that flows through all living things. It has been adopted into English primarily through discussions of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts, reflecting a cultural exchange that began in the 20th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Qi" is said worldwide
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Qi
Transliteration: ki
"Le qi est considéré comme l'énergie vitale dans la médecine traditionnelle chinoise."
Qi
Transliteration: tchi
"Qi wird in der traditionellen chinesischen Medizin als Lebensenergie betrachtet."
Qi
Transliteration: chi
"Il qi è considerato l'energia vitale nella medicina tradizionale cinese."
Qi
Transliteration: chi
"El qi se considera la energía vital en la medicina tradicional china."
Qi
Transliteration: chi
"O qi é considerado a energia vital na medicina tradicional chinesa."
ची
Transliteration: chī
"ची पारंपरिक चीनी चिकित्सा में जीवन शक्ति मानी जाती है।"
气
Transliteration: qì
"气在传统中医中被认为是生命的能量。"
기
Transliteration: gi
"기는 전통 중국 의학에서 생명의 에너지로 여겨진다."
気
Transliteration: ki
"気は伝統的な中国医学で生命のエネルギーと見なされている。"
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