qi
active principle forming part of any living thing in traditional Chinese culture
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Summary
qi is a principle[1]. qi ranks in the top 2% of principle entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,168 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Instance of: spirit[3]
- Subclass of: collective entity[4]
- Part of: three virtues of Confucianism[5]
- Said to be the same as: prima materia[6]
- Opposite of: Li[7]
- Different from: Qi[8]
- Studied by: Chinese philosophy[9]
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Influence
Things named for qi include qigong[10], a health system[11] and Qi[12], an interface standard[13].
Why It Matters
qi has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[14] qi is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]
Entities named for qi include qigong[10], a health system[11] and Qi[12], an interface standard[13].