Synonyms of chi

chi

noun

ˈchē 

variants 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• energy
• aura
• ki
• spirit
• vibration(s)
• karma
• life
• light
• soul
• nature
• orgone
• Shakti
• vibe(s)
• inner light
• mana
• lifeblood
• world soul
• élan vital

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chi

Chan’s parents always treated their back pain from laborious food industry jobs with acupuncture and cupping, the practice of using cups or suction on the skin to stimulate blood flow and the flow of chi, or energy. — Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Keep scrolling to increase your chi and shop them all—from $8. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026

Tai chi produces long-term sleep benefits comparable to cognitive behavioral therapy in middle-aged and older adults, though CBT works faster in the short term. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Snyder explains that in traditional Chinese medicine, ear seeding follows the same principles of acupuncture, which works on energy (or qi) channels. — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026