Definition of tai chi
: an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercises —called also tai chi chuan, t'ai chi ch'uan \-chü-ˈän\
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Origin and Etymology of tai chi
Chinese (Beijing) tàijíquán, from tàijí the Absolute in Chinese cosmology + quán fist, boxing
First Known Use: 1954
TAI CHI Defined for English Language Learners
tai chi
playDefinition of tai chi for English Language Learners
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: a Chinese form of exercise that uses very slow and controlled movements
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Medical Definition of tai chi
: an ancient Chinese discipline involving a continuous series of controlled usually slow movements designed to improve physical and mental well-being—called also t'ai chi ch'uan, tai chi chuan \-chü-ˈän\
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