ch'i

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

• Syn: ↑qi, ↑chi, ↑ki

• Regions:

↑China, ↑People's Republic of China, ↑mainland China, ↑Communist China, ↑Red China, ↑PRC, ↑Cathay

• Hypernyms: ↑energy, ↑vim, ↑vitality

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noun

see chi II

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/chyee/, n.

one of two dynasties that ruled in China A.D. 479-502 and, as the Northern Ch'i, A.D. 550-77.