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Definition of Ch'i
1. Noun. The circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health.
Exact synonyms: Chi, Ki, Qi
Geographical relationships: Cathay, China, Communist China, Mainland China, People's Republic Of China, Prc, Red China
Generic synonyms: Energy, Vim, Vitality
Geographical relationships: Cathay, China, Communist China, Mainland China, People's Republic Of China, Prc, Red China
Generic synonyms: Energy, Vim, Vitality
Medical Definition of Ch'i
1. The vital life force in the body, supposedly able to be regulated by acupuncture. It corresponds roughly to the greek pneuma, the latin spiritus, and the ancient indian prana. The concept of life-breath or vital energy was formulated as an indication of the awareness of man, originally directed externally toward nature or society but later turned inward to the self or life within. (12 Dec 1998)
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