Ch'i (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The ancient Chinese believed that a person's ch'i was responsible for their overall well-being and spiritual harmony.
- Practitioners of acupuncture aim to restore the balance of ch'i in the body to alleviate various health problems.
- The concept of ch'i is often associated with the flow of energy in traditional Chinese martial arts.
- According to Chinese philosophy, the balance of yin and yang is essential for maintaining a healthy flow of ch'i in the body.
- Practitioners of qigong cultivate their ch'i through meditation, deep breathing, and physical movements to achieve spiritual and physical balance.