What does chi mean?
Chi means The twenty-second letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets..
Chi
/kaɪ/ · noun
Meaning
The twenty-second letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets..
Definitions by Sense
- The twenty-second letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets.
- (philosophy, mysticism) A life force in traditional Chinese philosophy, culture, medicine, etc, related (but not limited) to breath and circulation.
- The Chinese foot, a traditional Chinese unit of length based on the human forearm.
- (Mainland China) The Chinese unit of length standardized in 1984 as ¹/₃ of a meter.
- (Taiwan) The Taiwanese unit of length standardized as ¹⁰/₃₃ of a meter, identical to the Japanese shaku.
- (Hong Kong) The chek or Hong Kong foot, a unit of length standardized as 0.371475 meters.
- Clipping of chihuahua.
Example Sentences
Early Taoist philosophers and alchemists regarded ch'i as a vital force inhering in the breath and bodily fluids and developed techniques to alter and control the movement of ch'i within the body; their aim was to achieve physical longevity and spiritual power.
He took several deep breaths, finding his chi as Butler had taught him.
At the greenmarket, it’s still mostly potatoes and apples. There are no tender greens, fava beans, peas, asparagus, artichokes, sorrel, rhubarb or early strawberries. Those harbingers of the season are said to be full of chi, or qi, the Chinese word for life force. We’re craving them as we’re craving lighter, brighter-tasting meals, food that is greener and fresher.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, blood carries chi, your “life force,” which fuels all the functions of the body. When you lose blood, you lose chi, and this causes your body to go into a state of yin (cold). When yin (cold) and yang (hot) are out of balance, your body will suffer physical disorders.
Synonyms for chi
Antonyms for chi
Related Words
Word Forms
- chis
- khi
- ch'i
- ki
- qi
- chih
- ch'ih
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for chi?
Common synonyms include Chinese foot, Taiwanese foot, Hong Kong foot, chek.
What is the opposite of chi?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use chi in a sentence?
Early Taoist philosophers and alchemists regarded ch'i as a vital force inhering in the breath and bodily fluids and developed techniques to alter and control the movement of ch'i within the body; their aim was to achieve physical longevity and spiritual power.
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