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The definition of chi is the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet.

(noun)

An example of chi is the letter represented by χ.

See chi in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (Χ, χ)

Origin: Gr

See chi in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also khi

noun

The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet. See Table at alphabet.

Origin:

Origin: Late Greek khī

Origin: , from earlier khei

also ch'i or Qi or qi

noun

The vital force believed in Taoism and other Chinese thought to be inherent in all things. The unimpeded circulation of chi and a balance of its negative and positive forms in the body are held to be essential to good health in traditional Chinese medicine.

Origin:

Origin: Chinese (Mandarin) qì, air, spirit, energy of life

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