Chinese calligraphy is more than just a picture using symbols. What is the Chinese name for source if life, or breath, that is expressed through the artists brush?

Question

ch'i

xue

tao

huo

Answer 1

The Chinese name for the source of life or breath that is often expressed through the artist's brush in calligraphy is ch'i (also spelled as "qi" or "chi"). This concept represents vital life force or energy in Chinese philosophy and is central to various aspects of Chinese culture, including martial arts, traditional medicine, and, indeed, calligraphy.