Qigong
What is Qi?
2009/12/Wed 09
Qi (pronounced “Chee”) [气 , 氣 qì ]
Qi is sometimes spelled “chi” or “ch’i”. In this article I write it as “qi” to attempt to conform to modern academic standards and to help avoid confusion with taijiquan (pronounced “tai jee chuan”), which is often spelled “tai chi chuan”. Qi and chi may sound similar to non-chinese ears, and this has led to some confusion. “Qi” is a different word altogether from the chi in tai chi chuan.
“Qi” is often translated as “energy” or “vital force”. It is sometimes referred to as the substratum of the Universe.. ....................................................................................................... Read More...
Qi is sometimes spelled “chi” or “ch’i”. In this article I write it as “qi” to attempt to conform to modern academic standards and to help avoid confusion with taijiquan (pronounced “tai jee chuan”), which is often spelled “tai chi chuan”. Qi and chi may sound similar to non-chinese ears, and this has led to some confusion. “Qi” is a different word altogether from the chi in tai chi chuan.
“Qi” is often translated as “energy” or “vital force”. It is sometimes referred to as the substratum of the Universe.. ....................................................................................................... Read More...
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