\ ˈtī-ˈchē
, ˈtī-ˈjē\
, ˈtī-ˈjē\
variants:
or less commonly t'ai chi
or tai chi chuan
or t'ai chi ch'ua \ ˈtī-ˈchē-chü-ˈän
, ˈtī-ˈjē- \
, ˈtī-ˈjē- \
Definition of tai chi
: an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercises
Examples of tai chi in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Those included swimming, bicycling and stretching, as well as tai chi, qigong and Dance Dance Revolution. — Los Angeles Times, "These six things can stave off weight gain, even if your genes boost your risk of obesity," 1 Aug. 2019 In the film, Billi fluctuates between spiritedly joining her grandmother (Zhao Shuzhen) in practicing tai chi and wallowing in her feelings of isolation during tense dinnertime discussions. — Sonia Rao, Washington Post, "Director Lulu Wang made ‘The Farewell’ to find out what it means to say goodbye," 22 July 2019 There’s a full-service spa, and guests can join daily complimentary tai chi and yoga classes, plus history and art tours of the resort and lawn games. — Alison Darosa, San Diego Union-Tribune, "July travel deals for Universal Studios, Disney World, Waikiki Beach," 3 July 2019 Every morning, locals gather in Tao Dan for dance classes, tai chi, shadow boxing, and hula-hooping. — Sayoni Sinha, National Geographic, "Craft brews and skyline views: The ultimate Ho Chi Minh City itinerary," 3 June 2019 Nearby, a capoeira group rehearses, and a bit further several dozen tai chi students push the air gently away in this direction and that. — Juan Cristóbal Cobo, National Geographic, "This city bans cars every Sunday—and people love it," 27 Mar. 2019 One Sunday a month through September, from 3 to 6 p.m., Main Street will be host to pick-up games of corn hole, bocce and other passive yard games for adults and children, drop in yoga/tai chi and pilates. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Hebron Edition," 10 July 2018 In a recent study in China, one doctor decided to test his theory that tai chi could be substituted for traditional Western pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). — Houston Chronicle, "How to “live long and prosper”," 7 July 2018 Deep breathing exercises, meditation, tai chi (and yoga) will all improve your health. — Houston Chronicle, "How to “live long and prosper”," 7 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tai chi.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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tai chi
noun
English Language Learners Definition of tai chi
: a Chinese form of exercise that uses very slow and controlled movements
See the full definition for tai chi in the English Language Learners Dictionary
variants:
also t'ai chi \ ˈtī-ˈjē, -ˈchē
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or tai chi chuan
or t'ai chi ch'uan \ -chü-ˈän \
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or tai chi chuan
or t'ai chi ch'uan \ -chü-ˈän \
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