What does Qi mean?

Qi, qì is the same as "qi"

Refers to the most basic energy and physiological functions that constitute the human body and maintain life activities. In traditional Chinese medicine, it refers to the dry umbilical cord. In Chinese philosophy and Taoism, "qi" is a metaphysical mysterious energy that is different from qi.

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"Tao Te Ching": All things bear yin and embrace yang, and the energy is in harmony. "Qi" as mentioned by Laozi refers to the substance between yin and yang. There is no such thing as yin or yang. It is the original chaotic state in which yin and yang are not opened. It is the most primitive energy of the universe.

Ancient health experts believed that "Qi" and "Qi" are two different concepts. "Qi" is the original innate energy source of the human body, while "Qi" refers to the energy generated through acquired breathing and diet. Qigong exercise mainly connects the innate "qi" through acquired breathing and other methods, so as to achieve the effects of health preservation and longevity.

Both "Qi" and "Qi" are derived from the ancient word qi, which means cloud qi and is a pictographic character. It also means breath and breath. Before the Tang Dynasty, there was no difference between the two. Later, Taoism used "Qi" to represent innateness, the source of all life and things, and Qi to represent acquired nature, and the meanings of the two were separated.