xi

[ zahy, sahy; Greek ksee ]

noun

, plural xis.

1. the 14th letter of the Greek alphabet (Ξ, ξ).
2. the group of consonant sounds represented by this letter.

xi

¹

/ ksaɪ; saɪ; ksiː; zaɪ /

noun

1. the 14th letter in the Greek alphabet (Ξ, ξ), a composite consonant, transliterated as x

Xi

²

/ ʃiː /

noun

1. a river in S China, rising in Yunnan province and flowing east to the Canton delta on the South China Sea: the main river system of S China. Length: about 1900 km (1200 miles)

Example Sentences

This approach is visible in three Chinese characters “fa,” “xi” and “mow,” which, combined, mean to counter, thwart or block the adversary’s strategy.

From Washington Times

To“xi”c: Unhealthy for China, and the world.

From Washington Post

“There is no convincing analytical evidence to support their claim that jin and xi are not pure copper and tin, but pre-prepared alloys,” he says.

From Science Magazine

Monks also aren’t going to tell you to say, “Gong xi fa cai,” she said, referring to the common New Year greeting, which literally translates to “Hope you increase your wealth.”

From Los Angeles Times

The English spelling of “xi” looks the same on paper as the surname of Mr. Xi, although they are unrelated and pronounced differently.

From Washington Times