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

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

“The VA has tai chi and yoga — aromatherapy is now part of the standard model of care, and they got it from the Conscious Life Expo,” Brinkley said.

From Los Angeles Times