qi

/tʃiː/
noun
  1. The vital life force or energy that flows through all living things, according to Chinese philosophy and medicine.
    • She practices qigong every morning to cultivate her qi.
    • Practitioners of tai chi believe it helps balance your qi.
    • Acupuncture is thought to unblock the flow of qi in the body.
  2. In the game of Scrabble, a two-letter word meaning the same life energy, often used to use up a Q tile.
    • He played 'qi' on a triple letter score for 11 points.
    • She was stuck with a Q until she found a spot for 'qi'.
    • Saving the Q for 'qi' is a common Scrabble strategy.
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