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tai chi

/ˌtaɪ ˈtʃiː/ Chinese Origin Martial Arts

Original Word

太极

Mandarin (tài jí)

Entered English

1960s

First recorded usage in English

The Story Behind "tai chi"

Short for 'tài jí quán' (太极拳), literally 'supreme ultimate fist', a Chinese martial art practiced for health and meditation. Introduced to the West in the 1960s.

Example Usage

"She practices tai chi in the park every morning."

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