📖 Meaning
A state of inner tranquility in which the mind is composed and settled, and the body's vital energy (qi) is harmoniously concentrated. It describes a condition of mental and physical equilibrium, free from agitation or restlessness.
📜 Origin Story
No specific classical source is recorded for this idiom. It reflects foundational concepts from traditional Chinese medicine and Daoist inner cultivation, where the harmony of the spirit (神) and qi (气) is regarded as essential to health and well-being. The phrasing suggests a meditative or restorative state frequently sought in practices such as quiet sitting (静坐) and breath regulation.
💡 Example Usage
打坐片刻后，他只觉神安气集，心无杂念。
After meditating for a short while, he felt his spirit settle and his energy gather, his mind free of all distracting thoughts.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 神安气集
- Pinyin: shén ān qì jí
- Literal Translation: spirit calm, vital energy gathered
- Category: Condition
- Characters: 4