chi
1[ kahy ]
/ kaɪ /
noun, plural chis.
the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).
the consonant sound represented by this letter.
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Origin of chi
1From Greek
Definition for chi (2 of 4)
Definition for chi (3 of 4)
Origin of Chi
By shortening
Definition for chi (4 of 4)
Ch'i
[ chyee ]
/ tʃyi /
noun
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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Example sentences from the Web for chi
As Po Ch-i is represented here by only one poem, no account of his life has been given.
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British Dictionary definitions for chi (1 of 2)
chi1
/ (kaɪ) /
noun
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
(sometimes capital) (in Oriental medicine, martial arts, etc) vital energy believed to circulate round the body in currents
Word Origin for chi
Chinese, literally: energy
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Medical definitions for chi (1 of 3)
chi 11
n.
The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
Medical definitions for chi (2 of 3)
chi 22
n.
In traditional Chinese thought, the vital force believed to be inherent in all things. Unimpeded circulation of chi and a balance of its negative and positive forms in the body are held to be essential to good health.
Medical definitions for chi (3 of 3)
χ
The Greek letter chi. Entries beginning with this letter are alphabetized under chi.
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