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neigong

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /neɪˈɡʊŋ/

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of the variety of Chinese breathing, meditation and spiritual disciplines associated with Taoism and martial arts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Mandarin 內功/内功 (nèigōng, “internal exercises”).

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 內功 /内功 (nèigōng) — breathing, meditation and spiritual discipline
  • Japanese: 内功 (naikō) — breathing, meditation and spiritual discipline
  • Korean: 내공 (naegong) — breathing, meditation and spiritual discipline
  • Vietnamese: nội công — breathing, meditation and spiritual discipline