chi
/t͡ʃi/from spelling rules
chi is the Spanish word for the English phrase chi.
chi refers to the fundamental life-force or energy.
Meaning: the fundamental life-force or energy (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term onda is used to express chi or the vibe of a place or person.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃi/
Did you know?
- In literature discussing Eastern philosophy in Spanish, chi is sometimes translated as aliento vital, which literally means 'vital breath'.
- Because 'chi' ends in a high front vowel, some Spanish speakers may find it sounds more like a nickname or a diminutive than a profound philosophical concept.
- The word chi comes from sí.
Examples in context
- Mary hace taichí casi todas las mañanas desde su última visita a China.Mary does Tai Chi almost every day since her last visit to China.This sentence shows how to use the word in the context of Tai Chi.Tatoeba #7947236 by Seael, translation #11960156 by JPDavidson
- Hay un montón de expresiones graciosas en japonés, como por ejemplo "Chi no kayotta".There are plenty of funny expressions in Japanese, for example, "Chi no kayotta".This sentence mentions a Japanese expression containing chi.Tatoeba #1682436 by marcelostockle, translation #1681455 by Christophe
- El maestro dice que el chi fluye por todo el cuerpo.The master says that the chi flows through the entire body.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are practicing meditation together.
- JavierElena, ¿sientes cómo se mueve tu chi?Elena, do you feel how your chi moves?
- ElenaSí, Javier, siento mucha energía ahora.Yes, Javier, I feel a lot of energy now.
- JavierEso es porque tu chi está equilibrado.That is because your chi is balanced.
- ElenaMe siento muy relajada y en paz.I feel very relaxed and at peace.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
