Meaning & use
qi
In traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine, the vital energy believed to flow through and animate all living things.
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Practitioners of tai chi say slow, controlled movement helps balance the body's qi.
Acupuncture is said to unblock qi so that it can flow freely through the body.
A note on using this word
Qi is pronounced roughly like 'chee' and is also romanized as 'chi' in older or informal spellings.
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life force
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