qi

¹

[ chee ]

noun

, Pinyin.

1. (in traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy) the vital life force that flows through the body and is supposedly regulated by acupuncture.

Qi

²

[ chœ ]

noun

, Pinyin.

1. Ch'i.

qi

/ tʃiː /

noun

1. a variant of chi 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of qi¹

First recorded in 1845–55; from Chinese qì “breath, air, spirit, gas”

Example Sentences

"Our study suggests that there may be cognitive consequences to earlier onset type 2 diabetes, and it points to the need for strategies to prevent dementia that consider both diabetes and obesity," said Xiang Qi, assistant professor at NYU Meyers and the study's first author.

From Science Daily

Ulvaeus posted a number of photos from the day, one of which showed the host of BBC show QI, Toksvig, dressed in red robes standing next to Ulvaeus, who donned a suit, and his wife Sas, who wore a green wrap dress.

From BBC

“Like acupuncture, which uses fine needles, Bojin is a method of unblocking stuck qi using a pointed tool made of stone or horn.”

From Los Angeles Times

Gua sha allows for targeted massage to release tension along muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia of the face and neck so that qi can flow properly through the meridians, thereby restoring balance.

From Los Angeles Times

With my skin moisturized, and my qi unblocked, my skin glowed.

From Los Angeles Times