jīngqì

精气

Word · NounTraditional精氣

vital spirit; vital energy; essential qi (TCM)

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Meanings

3 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

spirit of utmost sincerity; pure and concentrated energy

literary

A classical, literary term referring to a refined and earnest energy or spirit.

Cǐ此
rén人
yī一
shēn身
jīng精
qì气
 ，
lìng令
rén人
jìng敬
wèi畏
 。

This person is filled with a spirit of utmost sincerity, inspiring awe.

2.

noun

primordial vital energy; yin-yang essence

literary

A classical term from Chinese cosmology and philosophy, referring to the fundamental, generative energy of the universe composed of yin and yang.

Tiān天
dì地
wàn万
wù物
 ，
jiē皆
yóu由
jīng精
qì气
huà化
shēng生
 。

All things between heaven and earth are generated and transformed from primordial vital energy.

3.

Definition

essential substances and functional energy of the body (TCM)

technical

A foundational concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It refers to the refined, essential substances (like nutrient essence from food) and the vital energy derived from them that sustains all life activities, including growth, reproduction, and immune function.

Zhōng中
yī医
rèn认
wéi为
 ，
shèn肾
cáng藏
jīng精
 ，
zhǔ主
shēng生
zhǎng长
fā发
yù育
 ，
yǔ与
jīng精
qì气
shèng盛
shuāi衰
guān关
xì系
mì密
qiè切
 。

TCM believes that the kidneys store essence, govern growth and development, and are closely related to the waxing and waning of vital essence.

Guò过
dù度
láo劳
lèi累
huì会
sǔn损
hào耗
rén人
tǐ体
jīng精
qì气
 。

Excessive fatigue can deplete the body's vital essence.

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Bǔ补
yì益
yào药
kě可
yǐ以
péi培
bǔ补
jīng精
qì气
 。

Tonic herbs can nourish and replenish vital essence.