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qigong
noun
qi·gong
ˈchē-ˈgu̇ŋ
often capitalized
: an ancient Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing, and movement exercises
Examples of qigong in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Tai chi and qigong classes: Learn how to improve wellness, range of motion, breathing capacity and many other benefits.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
The couple lives and travels in their van full time, and when Stifter, a fitness instructor, leads her twice-weekly online qigong practice group, reliable service is a must-have.
—Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 16 June 2024
And mind-body forms of movement like yoga, qigong, and Tai chi also show promise.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 27 Mar. 2024
Strength training was more effective for women, with yoga or qigong being more effective for men.
—Jordyn Bradley, Fortune Well, 15 Feb. 2024
Since fully retiring a year ago, Johnny finds joy in family mah-jongg sessions on Saturday afternoons, regular qigong classes at a park, gardening in the backyard and learning how to cook Chinese food from Yvonne and myriad YouTube videos.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2023
Also on the list: tai chi, qigong, and yoga.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2023
In July, when many American children go to soccer camp, or horse-riding camp, or coding camp, the Spiritualists of Lily Dale welcome kids for a week of animal communication, dream interpretation, body tapping, qigong, and contact with deceased ancestors.
—Mira Ptacin, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021
There are several different varieties of qigong.
—New York Times, 23 Apr. 2021
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Word History
Etymology
Chinese (Beijing) qìgōng, from qì chi + gōng achievement, skill
First Known Use
1974, in the meaning defined above
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“Qigong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qigong. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
Medical Definition
qigong
noun
qi·gong
ˈchē-ˈgu̇ŋ
often capitalized
: an ancient Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing, and movement exercises designed to improve physical and mental well-being and prevent disease
called also chi kung, ch'i kung
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