English Explanatory Dictionary

tai chi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A soft form of martial art developed in China.
verb
  1. To practise tai chi.
  2. To push a task or responsibility to someone else.

Pronunciation

tīchē /ˌtaɪˈtʃiː/ tīʹjēʹ

Word forms

tai chi tai chis taichi tai-chi taiji tai chiing tai chi-ing tai chied

Etymology

From Mandarin 太極／太极 (tàijí), Wade–Giles romanization: tʻai⁴-chi². Doublet of taegeuk.

Synonyms

tai chi chuan taijiquan
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