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Tai chi / Tai chi chuan (太极 / 太极拳) — Chinglish Slang

📌 Quick Overview | 词条速览

Slang Name:Tai chi / Tai chi chuan

Chinese:太极 / 太极拳

Type:Oxford Accepted / Chinglish Slang

🔎 Full Meaning | 完整释义

English:
A traditional Chinese martial art and meditative exercise featuring slow, gentle movements, focusing on balance, relaxation and qi regulation; practiced worldwide for health and wellness.

中文:
中国传统武术与冥想运动,以缓慢柔和的动作为特点,注重平衡、放松与调理气血,全球流行的养生运动。

📜 Origin & Background | 词源与文化背景

Derived from the Chinese "tài jí" (太极) and "tài jí quán" (太极拳), meaning "supreme ultimate". It is an ancient Chinese practice, and the English terms are direct transliterations widely recognized globally.
源自中文“太极”和“太极拳”,意为“至高无上的终极”,是中国古老运动,英文为直接音译,全球公认。

📖 Example Sentences | 双语实用例句

📌 Example 1
A: "I practice tai chi every morning in the park." B: "It is a great way to keep healthy and calm."

A:"我每天早上在公园打太极。" B:"这是养生静心的好方法。"
📌 Example 2
A: "What are the benefits of tai chi chuan?" B: "It improves balance, flexibility and relieves stress."

A:"太极拳有什么好处?" B:"能提升平衡感、柔韧性,还能缓解压力。"
📌 Example 3
A: "Tai chi is suitable for people of all ages." B: "Yes, even the elderly can practice it safely."

A:"太极适合所有年龄段的人。" B:"对,就算老年人也能安全练习。"
📌 Example 4
A: "I want to learn tai chi chuan." B: "You can find a coach in the community center."

A:"我想学太极拳。" B:"你可以去社区中心找教练。"
📌 Example 5
A: "Tai chi movements are slow and graceful." B: "It combines martial arts and traditional Chinese philosophy."

A:"太极动作缓慢优雅。" B:"融合了武术和中国传统哲学。"
📌 Example 6
A: "Many foreigners practice tai chi for health." B: "It has become a popular fitness sport worldwide."

A:"很多外国人练太极养生。" B:"它已经成为全球流行的健身运动。"
📌 Example 7
A: "Tai chi helps me relax after work." B: "It is better than intense exercise for office workers."

A:"太极让我下班后放松身心。" B:"对上班族来说比剧烈运动更好。"
📌 Example 8
A: "There are many forms of tai chi chuan." B: "The 24-form tai chi is the most basic and popular."

A:"太极拳有很多流派。" B:"24式太极是最基础最流行的。"
📌 Example 9
A: "Tai chi is an important part of Chinese martial culture." B: "It represents the harmony of man and nature."

A:"太极是中国武术文化的重要部分。" B:"它代表着人与自然的和谐。"

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