Qi is believed to be partially generated from food and drink, and partially from air (by breathing). Another considerable part of it is inherited from the parents and will be consumed in the course of life.
qi is beLiEved To bE pArTiAllY generATEd from FooD anD drinK, And PartiAlly froM aIr (by breaThIng). another coNSIdERable PARt oF it Is iNherited fRoM tHe parentS AND will be ConSUMed iN the CouRse of Life.