HyperDic: ch[i

English > 1 sense of the word ch'i:
NOUNstatech'i, qi, chi, kithe circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things
English > ch'i: 1 sense > noun 1, state
MeaningThe circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health.
Synonymsqi, chi, ki
RegionChina, People's Republic of China, mainland China, Communist China, Red China, PRC, CathayA communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia
Broaderenergy, vim, vitalityA healthy capacity for vigorous activity
Spanishch'i, qi,
Catalanch'i, qi

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