Meaning & use
qigong
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UK/ˈtʃiːɡɒŋ/
US/ˈtʃiːɡɑːŋ/
Meaning
noununcountable
A Chinese practice of gentle movement, breathing exercises, and meditation, done to improve health and energy.
Grammar: No plural form; used like 'yoga' or 'meditation'.
Patterns
- practice qigong
- do qigong
She practices qigong every morning in the park.
Qigong combines slow movements with deep breathing.
Many people find that qigong helps them relax and sleep better.
Common combinations
- practice qigong
- He practices qigong to reduce stress.
- qigong exercise
- The class began with a simple qigong exercise.
- qigong master
- A qigong master taught us how to breathe deeply.
- medical qigong
- Some hospitals offer medical qigong for pain relief.
Synonyms and how they differ
- tai chi
- Tai chi is a martial art with flowing movements, while qigong focuses more on breathing and stillness.
- meditation
- Meditation is usually still and silent; qigong often includes gentle movement.
Commonly confused: qigong or tai chi?
qigong vs tai chi
Tai chi is a related Chinese practice but involves more complex martial-arts sequences.
Practice
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