HyperDic: chi

English > 2 senses of the word chi:
NOUNstatechi, qi, ch'i, kithe circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things
communicationchi, khithe 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet
chi > pronunciation
Soundskay'
Rhymesbuckeye / Buckeye ... sky: 4 rhymes with kay...
English > chi: 2 senses > 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, ch'i, 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
English > chi: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningThe 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
Synonymkhi
Member ofGreek alphabetThe alphabet used by ancient Greeks
Broaderletter, letter of the alphabet, alphabetic characterThe conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech
Spanishchi, ji, khi
Catalankhi

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