🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Qi/tʃiː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"기는 전통 중국 의학에서 생명의 에너지로 여겨진다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    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. 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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