chi

¹

[ kahy ]

noun

, plural chis.

1. the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).
2. the consonant sound represented by this letter.

chi

²

[ chee ]

noun

, Wade-Giles.

1. qi ( def ).

Chi

³

[ chahy ]

noun

1. Chicago.

Ch'i

⁴

[ chyee ]

noun

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

chi

¹

/ tʃiː /

noun

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

chi

²

/ kaɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chi¹

From Greek

Origin of chi²

By shortening

Word History and Origins

Origin of chi¹

Chinese, literally: energy

Example Sentences

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

Earlier iterations of the event hosted some of the first panels on the use of crystals for healing and helped popularize ancient Eastern practices such as acupuncture and tai chi in the West.

From Los Angeles Times

Yu calls the concept “sponge city” and says it’s like “doing tai chi with water,” a reference to the Chinese martial art in which an opponent’s energy and moves are redirected, not resisted.

From Seattle Times