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10 Language-to-English DictionariesQigong
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kigong
"Le qigong est une pratique bénéfique pour la santé."
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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
The term 'qigong' is derived from the Chinese words 'qi' (气), meaning 'life energy', and 'gong' (功), meaning 'skill' or 'work'. It has been used in various forms for thousands of years in Chinese culture, evolving from traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts practices.
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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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