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tai chi Definition

tai· chi (, tī c̸hē)

noun

a form of exercise or martial art developed in China and characterized by slow, rhythmic, circular movements

Etymology: Mandarin t'ai-chi, lit., grand ultimate

tai chi Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Activities run by Mrs Tee include tai chi, yoga aerobics, circuit training, gym sessions and chair-based exercises.
  • practice: From dawn, thousands flood through the gates to practice tai chi, ballroom dancing, sword-fighting and backward walking.
  • practice: If true, then this is yet one more reason to practice tai chi.
  • study: A friend who studies tai chi told me about this book.

Preposition: in

  • park: The old lady in the hutong had told me that she and her friends met every morning for tai chi in the park.

Adjective modifier

  • traditional: Traditional tai chi prescribes about 108 to 128 postures, including repetitions.

Modifies a noun

  • video: News, events, free club listings, shop selling tai chi videos and outfits.
  • class: Locally, Age Concern provides community-based services ranging from lunch clubs, day centers and home visits to computer courses and tai chi classes.
  • form: As a result the Yang tai chi form was developed and is now the most practiced all over the world.
  • movement: Pupils will learn the key elements of tai chi movements.
  • practice: Gentle exercise - walks, yoga or tai chi practices - keeps muscles from weakening and becoming more painful.
  • sword: Li Jing introduces these challenging movements of this 32 tai chi sword.

Noun used with modifier

  • selling: News, events, free club listings, shop selling tai chi videos and outfits.
  • shop: News, events, free club listings, shop selling tai chi videos and outfits.
  • style: Chen style tai chi is especially well known also for its chin na.

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