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Noun: chi  kI
  1. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet
    "Chi-square is a statistical test named after this Greek letter";
    - khi
Noun: chi[2]  kee or chee
  1. 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
    "The acupuncturist aimed to restore the flow of chi[2] in her patient";
    - qi, ch'i, ki

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Derived forms: chis

Type of: alphabetic character, energy, letter, letter of the alphabet, vim, vitality

Part of: Greek alphabet

Encyclopedia: Chi, Charles