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or ch'i
also qi
as in energy
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
the concept of chi is of central importance in acupuncture
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Tai chi and paper cranes Feb. 14 is a day of service for Stoneman, with kids engaging in an activity of their choice.
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USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024
My pulse is too fast and my tongue is purple, a sign of stagnated chi and long-term low mood.
—Chloe Bottero, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
Not just any old dog food will do: Your little chi needs something that's specifically tailored to their small size and delicate constitution.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022
Once again, ephemeral discoveries (in this case, a young professor’s find of a Nigerian chi wara mask in an antiques store) lead to gorgeous fractals of thought on culture, race and history, revealing inner currents of anger, memory and hope.
—Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2023
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USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024
My pulse is too fast and my tongue is purple, a sign of stagnated chi and long-term low mood.
—Chloe Bottero, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
Not just any old dog food will do: Your little chi needs something that's specifically tailored to their small size and delicate constitution.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022
Once again, ephemeral discoveries (in this case, a young professor’s find of a Nigerian chi wara mask in an antiques store) lead to gorgeous fractals of thought on culture, race and history, revealing inner currents of anger, memory and hope.
—Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2023
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“Chi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chi. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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