qi
pronunciation
How to pronounce qi in British English:
UK [tʃi:]
How to pronounce qi in American English:
US [tʃi]
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- Noun:
- the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
Word Origin
- qi (n.)
- "physical life force," 1850, from Chinese qi "air, breath."
Example
- 1. The placement of your desk can largely affect your qi and your well-being at work .
- 2. This ancient chinese philosophy is based on nurturing positive energy , called qi , to live a peaceful , healthy life .
- 3. In the sports attire section of a nearby department store , qi tong scoffs at such reasoning .
- 4. The company was founded in 2006 by zhou hongyi and qi xiangdong , qihoo 's current chief executive and president , respectively .
- 5. Conclusion : yiyuanbaoshen decoction combined with fosinopril is effective in treating early type 2 diabetic nephropathy with deficiency of qi and yin with blood stasis syndrome .