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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries气功
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Qìgōng
"气功有助于身心健康。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for health, spirituality, and martial arts.
"Practicing qigong daily can enhance your overall well-being and reduce stress." - 2
A form of exercise that combines physical movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
"Many people find that qigong helps improve their flexibility and balance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Chinese words 'qì' (breath, life force, or vital energy) and 'gōng' (work, skill, or mastery achieved through regular practice). The compound entered Western usage in the latter half of the 20th century as traditional Chinese medicine, martial arts, and meditative practices gained global popularity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Qigong" is said worldwide
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Qigong
Transliteration: Kigong
"Le qigong est une pratique bénéfique pour la santé."
Qigong
Transliteration: Tschi-Kung
"Qigong kann helfen, Stress abzubauen."
Qigong
Transliteration: Ch'i kung
"Il qigong è una pratica antica per il benessere."
Qigong
Transliteration: Chi kung
"El qigong es beneficioso para la salud mental y física."
Qigong
Transliteration: Chi kung
"O qigong ajuda a melhorar a concentração."
चिकुंग
Transliteration: Chikung
"चिकुंग स्वास्थ्य के लिए लाभकारी है।"
气功
Transliteration: Qìgōng
"气功有助于身心健康。"
기공
Transliteration: Gigong
"기공은 건강에 좋습니다."
気功
Transliteration: Kikō
"気功は心身の健康に役立ちます。"
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