qi
|qi|
C1
/tʃiː/
vital life force
Etymology
Etymology Information
'qi' originates from Chinese, specifically the word '气', where '气' meant 'air' or 'breath'.
Historical Evolution
'气' transformed into the modern English word 'qi' through transliteration.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'air' or 'breath', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'vital life force or energy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
in traditional Chinese culture, 'qi' is the vital life force or energy that flows through all living things.
Practitioners of Tai Chi believe in the cultivation and balance of qi.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42