noun
Meaning 1
Tai chi.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
tai chi chuan
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tīʹ jēʹ chüǎnʹ
noun
Meaning 2
a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: t'ai chi, tai chi, t'ai chi chuan, taichi, taichichuan
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: martial art
History
Etymology
From Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 太極拳/太极拳 (tàijíquán).