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."