Chinese life force (3)

I believe the answer is:

chi

(Other definitions for chi that I've seen before include "Greek character" , "Classical character" , "T'ai -, martial art" , "One character abroad" , "character in Thessaloniki" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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