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chi

1[kahy]
–noun, plural chis.
1. the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).
2. the consonant sound represented by this letter.

Origin:
< Gk

chi

2[chee]
–noun
the vital life force in the body supposedly regulated by acupuncture.

Origin:
< Chin breath

Chi

[chahy]
–noun
Chicago.

Origin:
by shortening

Ch'i

[chyee]
–noun
one of two dynasties that ruled in China a.d. 479–502 and, as the Northern Ch'i, a.d. 550–77.
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chi 1 also khi   (kī, kē)   
n.  The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet. See Table at alphabet.

[Late Greek khī, from earlier khei.]
chi 2 also ch'i or Qi or qi   (chē)   
n.  The vital force believed in Taoism and other Chinese thought to be inherent in all things. The unimpeded circulation of chi and a balance of its negative and positive forms in the body are held to be essential to good health in traditional Chinese medicine.

[Chinese (Mandarin) , air, spirit, energy of life.]
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Slang Dictionary
Chi(town) [ˈʃɑɪtɑʊn] or [ˈtʃɑɪtɑʊn]

  1. n.
    Chicago, Illinois. : I can't wait to get back to old Chitown.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Medical Dictionary

chi or khi (kī)
n.

Symbol χ The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet.

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Computing Dictionary

CHI language
A wide spectrum language, the forerunner of Refine.
["Research on Knowledge-Based Software Environments at Kestrel Institute", D.R. Smith et al, IEEE Trans Soft Eng, SE-11(11) 1985]
(2006-07-11)

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Abbreviations & Acronyms
Chi
Chicago
CHI
  1. Chicago Bears

  2. Consumer Health Information

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