chi
1the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).
the consonant sound represented by this letter.
Origin of chi
1Other definitions for chi (2 of 4)
Other definitions for Ch'i (4 of 4)
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 RemingtonThat 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 RemingtonThe 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 RemingtonYour 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 RemingtonHe 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)
/ (kaɪ) /
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)
ch'i or qi
/ (tʃiː) /
(sometimes capital) (in Oriental medicine, martial arts, etc) vital energy believed to circulate round the body in currents
Origin of chi
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