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Qi
In traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine, the all-pervading life energy or vital force whose harmonious flow is essential for health and well-being.
Atemübungen wie Qigong sollen helfen, das Qi im Körper zu harmonisieren.
Breathing exercises such as Qigong are supposed to help harmonize the Qi in the body.
The spelling 'Qi' comes from Chinese. In German, it is pronounced like 'Tschi', with a sharp 'tsch' sound at the beginning.
Die korrekte Aussprache von Qi ist für viele Deutsche schwierig.
The correct pronunciation of Qi is difficult for many Germans.
You will find the word 'Qi' almost exclusively in texts and conversations about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), martial arts such as Tai Chi, meditation, or esotericism.
Durch Akupunktur soll der Fluss des Qi im Körper wiederhergestellt werden.
Acupuncture is supposed to restore the flow of Qi in the body.
'Qi' is often described in connection with movement and harmony. Common phrases are 'das Qi fließt' (the Qi flows), 'das Qi stärken' (to strengthen the Qi), or 'den Fluss des Qi verbessern' (to improve the flow of Qi).
Diese Übungen sollen helfen, das Qi wieder frei fließen zu lassen.
These exercises are supposed to help let the Qi flow freely again.
energy
'die Energie' and 'das Qi' can both mean an inner force. 'Energie' is a general everyday word: you use it when someone has the physical or mental strength to be active. 'Qi' belongs to traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine. It means a life energy that is supposed to flow through the body. The words can be confused because both talk about strength and well-being. In normal everyday situations, 'Energie' sounds more natural. 'Qi' fits when talking about Chinese medicine, Tai Chi, Qigong, or similar ideas.
Im Qigong-Kurs erklärt die Lehrerin, wie das Qi ruhiger fließen soll.
In the Qigong course, the teacher explains how the Qi is supposed to flow more calmly.
Nach dem langen Arbeitstag habe ich kaum noch Energie für den Sport.
After the long workday, I hardly have any energy left for sports.