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ki

ki

3 9.9
A natural energy that flows through the body and affects health
  • noun
  • /ki/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ki
  • If the operations of the ear, eyes, nose, and mouth are deep, distant, extensive, and vast, then the essence, spirit, ki, and blood will build up; if they are shallow, near, narrow, and small, then the essence, spirit, ki, and blood will diminish.

Examples

  • She was analyzing his stance without having to tell herself to do so, doing it as fast as her eyes could react to him being there; her ki was balanced, and she was ready to strike as soon as he took that critical step that brought him within range.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Alcohol clouds the vision and occludes the flow of ki.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • In traditional Chinese medicine, practitioners believe that balancing your ki is essential for overall health.

  • The ancient texts often emphasize how stress can disrupt the flow of ki in the body.

  • Many forms of meditation aim to enhance the flow of ki to promote physical and mental well-being.

Synonyms

chi
vski
23 9.4

A vital life energy believed to flow through the body and affect health

means the same circulating energy but is written in another form
qi
vski
  • Specialized
4 9.9

A life energy in Chinese medicine and philosophy that flows through the body and supports health

means the same circulating energy but appears in older Roman forms
ch'i
vski
1 9.9

A life energy people believe moves through the body to keep it healthy

means the same circulating energy but without that punctuation in other forms

Surface Forms

ki singular
kis plural

Etymology

Ki comes from the Chinese word qi and the Japanese word ki, both meaning an invisible 'life energy' or 'breath' that flows through the body. So, to speak of ki today is to talk about that inner 'energy' people try to keep moving and balanced for good health and strength.