xī​qì

to inhale

  • created sense approved 吸气/吸氣 · xī​qì · to inhale — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    吸气 / 吸氣

    xī​qì

    to inhale

    to breathe in; to draw in breath

    吸, 气

    吸 (literal) → 吸 · xī · to inhale 气 (literal) → 气/氣 · qì · breath

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  • created sense approved 吸气/吸氣 · xī​qì · to absorb vital energy — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    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.

    吸 (literal) → 吸 · xī · to absorb 气 (literal) → 气/氣 · qì · vital energy

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  • created sense approved 吸气/吸氣 · xī​qì · inhalation — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    吸气 / 吸氣

    xī​qì

    inhalation

    the act of breathing in; ingressive air; a sniff

    吸 (literal) → 吸 · xī · to inhale 气 (literal) → 气/氣 · qì · breath

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