chi in Chinese
chi in Chinese is 西, 气 — chi means the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet, written Χ, χ.
chi in Chinese
西
Pronounced: xī
The twenty-second letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets.
气
Pronounced: qì
(philosophy, mysticism) A life force in traditional Chinese philosophy, culture, medicine, etc, related (but not limited) to breath and circulation.
What does "chi" mean?
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noun The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet, written Χ, χ.
"The symbol chi looks like the letter X."
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noun In Chinese philosophy and traditional medicine, the vital life-energy said to flow through the body (also spelled qi).
"Tai chi practitioners say the slow movements help balance your chi."
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chi in a sentence
- The symbol chi looks like the letter X.
- Physicists sometimes use chi to label an unknown angle or variable.
- Tai chi practitioners say the slow movements help balance your chi.
- Acupuncturists claim to unblock stagnant chi along the body's meridians.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "chi" in Chinese?
"chi" in Chinese is 西, 气. chi means: The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet, written Χ, χ.
How do you pronounce 西?
"chi" in Chinese is 西, pronounced "xī".
How do you use "chi" in a sentence?
Example: "The symbol chi looks like the letter X." In Chinese, "chi" is 西, 气.
Are there other ways to say "chi" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "chi": 西, 气.
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