chi

Other forms: chis

Definitions of chi
  1. noun
    the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet
    synonyms: khi
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    type of:
    alphabetic character, letter, letter of the alphabet
    the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech
Definitions of chi
  1. noun
    the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
    synonyms: ch'i, ki, qi
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    type of:
    energy, vim, vitality
    a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
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