ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Qi

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /t͡ʃiː/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Qi is a noun meaning (philosophy) Alternative form of chi.

Meaning

(philosophy) Alternative form of chi.

Example Sentences

And so he trained his qi, his breath, and his sense of timing, so that strength and size became irrelevant to his understanding of Aikido.
At the greenmarket, it’s still mostly potatoes and apples. There are no tender greens, fava beans, peas, asparagus, artichokes, sorrel, rhubarb or early strawberries. Those harbingers of the season are said to be full of chi, or qi, the Chinese word for life force. We’re craving them as we’re craving lighter, brighter-tasting meals, food that is greener and fresher.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chi, ki, prana, breath, spirit, energy.

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