chi
1 of 2noun (1)
ˈkī 
ˈkē
ˈkē : the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
chi
2 of 2noun (2)
ˈchē
variants or ch'i or less commonly qi
often capitalized
: vital energy that is held to animate the body internally and is of central importance in some Eastern systems of medical treatment (such as acupuncture) and of exercise or self-defense (such as tai chi)
Synonyms
Noun (2)
- aura
- energy
- ki
- vibe(s)
- vibration(s)
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Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Greek chei, chi
Noun (2)
Chinese (Beijing) qì, literally, air, breath
First Known Use
Noun (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1850, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing chi
chi
noun
variants or ch'i also qi
as in energy
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings the concept of chi is of central importance in acupuncture Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- energy
- ki
- aura
- karma
- vibration(s)
- life
- light
- spirit
- soul
- orgone
- nature
- vibe(s)
- mana
- inner light
- Shakti
- lifeblood
- élan vital
- world soul
- Sakti