Phrase guide
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noun
A soft form of martial art developed in China.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war
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verb
To practise tai chi.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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verb
To push a task or responsibility to someone else.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Malaysia, Singapore, figuratively, slang
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noun
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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Synonyms: t'ai chi, t'ai chi chuan, tai chi chuan, taichi, taichichuan
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: martial art
History
Borrowed from Mandarin 太極 /太极 (tàijí), Wade–Giles romanization: tʻai4-chi2. Doublet of taegeuk.
Across languages
30 source translations are retained for this English entry.
