Definition
太极 (Tài jí) has two main senses: in Chinese philosophy it is the Supreme Ultimate, the ultimate source of all things; in everyday use it refers to the martial art Tai Chi (short for 太极拳), a slow, meditative exercise practiced for health.
noun
(philosophy) the Supreme Ultimatethe ultimate source of all things(martial arts) Tai Chi (short for 太极拳)
Examples
- 太极。Měitiān zǎochén gōngyuán lǐ yǒu hěn duō rén zài dǎ Tài jí.Every morning many people are doing Tai Chi in the park.
- 太极。Tài jí shì Lǎozǐ zhéxué zhōng de yí gè zhòngyào gàiniàn.The Supreme Ultimate is an important concept in Laozi's philosophy.
- 太极？。Nǐ liàn guò Tài jí ma? Wǒ juéde tā duì shēntǐ hěn hǎo.Have you practiced Tai Chi? I think it's good for your health.
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