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For other uses, see Chi . Chi (upper case Χ, lower case χ) is the 22nd letter of the Greek Alphabet . In the system of Greek Numerals it has a value of 600. The 'ch' in 'chi' is a Voiceless Velar Fricative . In front of "light" vowels (e, i, oi, ai, y) it is prounounced like the 'ch' in German 'ich' or some variants of 'h' in the English 'hew' or 'human'. In front of "dark" vowels (a, o, ou) and of consonants, it is pronounced like the 'ch' in German 'ach' or in Scottish 'loch'. The upper-case letter Χ is used as the symbol for: The lower-case letter χ is used as the symbol for:
Chi is the basis for the name Chiastic Structure and the name of Chiasmus . |
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