qi

Definition

Alternative form of chi.

Etymology

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin Chinese pronunciation for 氣／气 (qì).

Example Sentences

• "And so he trained his qi, his breath, and his sense of timing, so that strength and size became irrelevant to his understanding of Aikido."
• "At the greenmarket, it’s still mostly potatoes and apples. There are no tender greens, fava beans, peas, asparagus, artichokes, sorrel, rhubarb or early strawberries. Those harbingers of the season are said to be full of chi, or qi, the Chinese word for life force. We’re craving them as we’re craving lighter, brighter-tasting meals, food that is greener and fresher."