qi

noun

variant spelling of chi entry 2

: vital energy that is held to animate the body internally and is of central importance in some Eastern systems of medical treatment (such as acupuncture) and of exercise or self-defense (such as tai chi)

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Treatments range from Chinese-inspired, correcting the flow of qi within the body, to Ayurvedic, rooted in India’s most ancient healing science. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Snyder explains that in traditional Chinese medicine, ear seeding follows the same principles of acupuncture, which works on energy (or qi) channels. Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026 Then a series of rhythmic movements will follow your body’s meridian pathways, which are thought to carry qi throughout the body. Erin Vivid Riley, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026 Featuring simple Tai Chi forms and qi gong (energy work). Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for qi

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“Qi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qi. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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