xī​qì

to inhale

Senses

吸气/ 吸氣 xī​qì to inhale

to breathe in; to draw in breath

吸气/ 吸氣 xī​qì inhalation

the act of breathing in; ingressive air; a sniff

吸气/ 吸氣 xī​qì to absorb vital energy

In Taoism, to absorb the essence of the natural world to nourish one's spirit.

References

antonym 呼气/呼氣 吸气/吸氣