ki

noun

ˈkē How to pronounce ki (audio)
Definition of kinext
as in energy
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings martial artists learn to use ki to fend off would-be attackers

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  1. energy
  2. qi
  3. chi
  4. aura
Noun
  • The distillery is partially powered by solar energy, and water is recycled for irrigation.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • At a later meeting, Roland Lescure, the industry and energy minister, raised his hand.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of energy
Noun
  • It is believed that a women’s qi, or life force, is depleted while giving birth.
    Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Those with strong qi, who can learn to channel it, make for fierce, skilled warriors.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2020
Definition of qi
Noun
  • Tai Chi Tai chi is a popular form of somatic exercise that originated in China as a martial art and has been around for centuries.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Tai Chi: Grounding Practices in Unfamiliar Places Tai chi is known for its slow, meditative movements that promote mindfulness, balance and flexibility.
    Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of chi
Noun
  • Like any entertainer riding high on mass expectations, Pushpa 2: The Rule focuses on the star, and his aura above and beyond everything else in the movie.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • There was an air of promise, an aura of possibility.
    Mike Sacks, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of aura
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