chi

¹ American  

[kahy] / kaɪ /

noun

plural

chis

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

2. the consonant sound represented by this letter.

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chi ² American  

[chee] / tʃi /

noun

Wade-Giles.

1. qi.

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Chi ³ American  

[chahy] / tʃaɪ /

noun

1. Chicago.

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Ch'i ⁴ American  

[chyee] / tʃyi /

(Pinyin) Qi

noun

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

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chi ¹ British  

/ kaɪ /

noun

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

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chi ² British  

/ tʃiː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of chi¹

From Greek

Origin of Chi³

By shortening

Example Sentences

Exercises which strengthen the muscles include yoga, lifting weights, tai chi, sit-ups, energetic gardening and carrying heavy shopping bags.

From BBC

Wee soccer players squeal past a cluster of seniors practicing tai chi.

From Los Angeles Times

You might be eligible for SilverSneakers, a program that has workouts like tai chi, Zumba and outdoor walking groups, as well as scores of live online classes.

From Los Angeles Times

Tai chi is another gentle, low-stress exercise that some studies suggest is especially good for hypertension.

From Seattle Times

In addition to virtual dance games, the new technique may be applicable to music videos, karaoke, and tai chi.

From Science Daily