: the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
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)
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Noun (2)
the concept of chi is of central importance in acupuncture
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Chief among its design is its challenging AI that seems impervious to previous game exploits like charging your chi from a safe distance and cheesing damage by unleashing raw supers.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
Tai chi is a traditional Chinese exercise based on martial arts, slow movements, and deep breaths.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 17 July 2024
Tai chi and paper cranes Feb. 14 is a day of service for Stoneman, with kids engaging in an activity of their choice.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024
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Noun
Tai chi combines deep breathing with gentle movement.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Chief among its design is its challenging AI that seems impervious to previous game exploits like charging your chi from a safe distance and cheesing damage by unleashing raw supers.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
Tai chi is a traditional Chinese exercise based on martial arts, slow movements, and deep breaths.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 17 July 2024
Tai chi and paper cranes Feb. 14 is a day of service for Stoneman, with kids engaging in an activity of their choice.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024
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“Chi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chi. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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