Qigong

or Qi Gong

[ chee-goong, -gong ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. a Chinese system of breathing exercises, body postures and movements, and mental concentration, intended to maintain good health and control the flow of vital energy.

qigong

/ ˈtʃiːˈɡɒŋ /

noun

1. a system of breathing and exercise designed to benefit both physical and mental health

Word History and Origins

Origin of Qigong¹

First recorded in 1965–70; qi ( def ) + Chinese gōng “work, skill, practice”

Word History and Origins

Origin of Qigong¹

C20: from Chinese qi energy + gong exercise