English Explanatory Dictionary

qigong

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Chinese system of breathing control, physical exercise and meditation.

Pronunciation

/tʃiːˈɡɒŋ/ /tʃiːˈkʊŋ/ chē′go͝ong′ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-qigong.wav /tʃiˈɡɔŋ/ /tʃiˈɡʊŋ/

Word forms

qigong qigongs qi gong chi kung

Etymology

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 氣功 /气功 (qìgōng, “breath work, qi work”).

Related words

Ba Duan Jin
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