English noun: qi | |||
1. | qi (state) 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 | ||
Synonyms | ch'i, chi, ki | ||
Broader (hypernym) | energy, vim, vitality | ||
Domain region | Cathay, China, Communist China, mainland China, People's Republic of China, PRC, Red China | ||