zhēn​qì

innate vitality

  • created sense approved 真气/真氣 · zhēn​qì · innate vitality — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    真气 / 真氣

    zhēn​qì

    innate vitality

    (Chinese medicine) the essential energy that drives life, formed by combining one's inborn essence with energy from breathing and food

    真 (literal) → 真 · zhēn · original 气 (literal) → 气/氣 · qì · vital energy

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  • created sense approved 真气/真氣 · zhēn​qì · imperial aura — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    真气 / 真氣

    zhēn​qì

    imperial aura

    (literary) the majestic or divine aura surrounding a future emperor or great ruler

    真 (literal) → 真 · zhēn · perfected person 气 (literal) → 气/氣 · qì · manner

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