chi

1
[ kahy ]

noun,plural chis.
  1. the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).

  2. the consonant sound represented by this letter.

Origin of chi

1
From Greek

Other definitions for chi (2 of 4)

chi2
[ chee ]

nounWade-Giles.
  1. qi.

Other definitions for Chi (3 of 4)

Chi
[ chahy ]

noun

Origin of Chi

3
By shortening

Other definitions for Ch'i (4 of 4)

Ch'i
[ chyee ]

noun
  1. one of two dynasties that ruled in China a.d. 479–502 and, as the Northern Ch'i, a.d. 550–77.

  • Also (Pinyin) Qi [chœ] /tʃœ/ .

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How to use chi in a sentence

  • The young women of the Chis-chis-chash threw approving glances after the Bat as he strode proudly about the camp.

    The Way of an Indian | Frederic Remington
  • That day the Chis-chis-chash crowded around the barricade of the Yellow-Eyes, but were admitted only a few at a time.

    The Way of an Indian | Frederic Remington
  • The beady eyes of the Chis-chis-chash beamed malevolently on the white chief—the blood-thirst, the warrior's itch, was upon them.

    The Way of an Indian | Frederic Remington
  • Your medicine was very strong, White Otter; there is no old warrior in the Chis-chis-chash whose is stronger.

    The Way of an Indian | Frederic Remington
  • He lied to me about the gun; he has come into the council tepee of the Chis-chis-chash and lied to all the chiefs.

    The Way of an Indian | Frederic Remington

British Dictionary definitions for chi (1 of 2)

chi1

/ (kaɪ) /


noun
  1. the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet (Χ, χ), a consonant, transliterated as ch or rarely kh

British Dictionary definitions for chi (2 of 2)

chi2

ch'i or qi

/ (tʃiː) /


noun
  1. (sometimes capital) (in Oriental medicine, martial arts, etc) vital energy believed to circulate round the body in currents

Origin of chi

2
Chinese, literally: energy

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