: 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, 9 Dec. 2024
Tai Chi: Grounding Practices in Unfamiliar Places Tai chi is known for its slow, meditative movements that promote mindfulness, balance and flexibility.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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Noun
Tai Chi Tai chi is a popular form of somatic exercise that originated in China as a martial art and has been around for centuries.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
Tai Chi: Grounding Practices in Unfamiliar Places Tai chi is known for its slow, meditative movements that promote mindfulness, balance and flexibility.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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“Chi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chi. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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