qìgōng

气功

Word · NounTraditional氣功

qigong; Chinese breathing exercise

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Meanings

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1.

noun

qigong; a traditional Chinese system of physical exercise and breathing control designed to enhance health and vitality

Typically divided into static forms (静坐、站桩) focusing on meditation and breathing, and dynamic forms (动功) involving gentle movements. Deeply rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts philosophy.

Tā他
měi每
tiān天
zǎo早
shang上
liàn练
xí习
qì气
gōng功
bàn半
xiǎo小
shí时
 。

He practices qigong for half an hour every morning.

Qì气
gōng功
fēn分
wéi为
jìng静
gōng功
hé和
dòng动
gōng功
liǎng两
dà大
lèi类
 。

Qigong is divided into two main categories: static and dynamic exercises.

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Zhōng中
yī医
rèn认
wéi为
cháng长
qī期
liàn练
xí习
qì气
gōng功
kě可
yǐ以
shū疏
tōng通
jīng经
luò络
 、
tiáo调
hé和
qì气
xuè血
 。

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that long-term qigong practice can unblock meridians and harmonize qi and blood.