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Definition of Chi
1. Noun. The 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.
Exact synonyms: Ch'i, Ki, Qi
Geographical relationships: Cathay, China, Communist China, Mainland China, People's Republic Of China, Prc, Red China
Generic synonyms: Energy, Vim, Vitality
Geographical relationships: Cathay, China, Communist China, Mainland China, People's Republic Of China, Prc, Red China
Generic synonyms: Energy, Vim, Vitality
2. Noun. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
Exact synonyms: Khi
Group relationships: Greek Alphabet
Generic synonyms: Alphabetic Character, Letter, Letter Of The Alphabet
Group relationships: Greek Alphabet
Generic synonyms: Alphabetic Character, Letter, Letter Of The Alphabet
Definition of Chi
1. a Greek letter [n -S]
Medical Definition of Chi
1. 1. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet, χ. 2. In chemistry, denotes the 22nd in a series. 3. Symbol for the dihedral angle between the alpha-carbon and the side-chains of amino acids in peptides and proteins. (05 Mar 2000)