气功
Definitions
- 1. qigong, a traditional Chinese system of cultivating vital energy 氣|气[qì] through coordinated breathing, movement and meditation
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Word relationships
Related words
3 itemsshadowboxing or Taiji, T'aichi or T'aichichuan
Both are traditional Chinese mind-body practices, but tai chi focuses more on martial arts movements.
gas; air
Qi is the vital energy cultivated in qigong.
to sit quietly
Meditative sitting practice, also part of some qigong traditions.
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Beginners often mistake 气功 for a religion; it is a secular practice of breath and movement, though it may intersect with spiritual traditions.
Cultural notes
气功 is deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy and Traditional Chinese Medicine; the concept of 气 (qi) has no direct Western equivalent.
Example Sentences
1 shown他每天早上练习 气功 。
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