ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Di (Chinese concept)

"Di" is something that people in China believed in a long time ago. It's like a force that helps the Earth and all living things on it. It's kind of like a big hug that you can't see, but you can feel it.

Imagine you are holding a big balloon in your hand. This balloon is the Earth. You can feel the weight of it and how it sits in your hand. That weight is like "di". It's heavy, but it's what makes the Earth strong.

People used to believe that "di" was very important to everything on the Earth. It helped plants grow, it helped animals find food, and it even helped people stay healthy.

People still talk about "di" today, even though it's not as widely believed in as it used to be. They may use it to describe a special energy or power that they feel around them. So, if you hear someone talking about "di", just remember that it's a special kind of energy that helps make the Earth a strong and healthy place.