qi; mysterious life force
Refers to the vital energy or life force in East Asian thought, often associated with the divine or spiritual realm.
Can refer to the human spirit, mind, or mental state, often in a somewhat elevated or literary context.
His spirit was disturbed.
divine atmosphere; mysterious presence
Describes an awe-inspiring, sacred, or otherworldly aura, often associated with holy places or divine beings.
A divine atmosphere hangs over the shrine.
In Taoism, it is believed that qi constitutes all things.
Compound of 神 (divine, god) and 気 (spirit, energy). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used in classical Chinese and Japanese texts to denote a divine or mysterious vital force.