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Ki

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Definition

Ki is a Maori word that means 'life force' or 'spirit'.

Synonyms & similar words

qi chi ki mana wairua hau mauri oora haeata pumanawa ngakau mahi mate ora tangata waiora mahi-tahi whakaaroaro wairua-tapu whakapapa nukuroa kaha

Synonyms by register

Formal

vital force life energy animating principle

Informal

spirit essence oomph zest

Literary

anima elan vital

Antonyms

physical material tangible corporeal earthly mundane

Common collocations

  • inner ki
  • cultivate ki
  • flow of ki
  • balance ki
  • strengthen ki
  • healing ki
  • martial arts ki

Word family

noun ki

Usage note

Ki is a concept originating from East Asian cultures, referring to a vital life force or energy. It is often used in contexts related to martial arts, meditation, and traditional medicine. While sometimes used interchangeably with 'spirit' or 'energy', it carries specific cultural connotations.

Example sentences

  1. The ki was strong in the forest.
  2. She could feel the ki flowing through her body.
  3. The ki of the ocean was powerful.
  4. The ki of the land was sacred.
  5. The ki of the people was connected to the land.

Quotes

  • 'The ki of the universe flows through us all.' - Unknown
  • 'The ki of the land speaks to our souls.' - Maori proverb
  • 'The ki of the ocean is a powerful force.' - Unknown

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