太极拳

Traditional: 太極拳

tài jí quán

Dictionary entry

shadowboxing or Taiji, T'aichi or T'aichichuan

What does 太极拳 mean?

太极拳 (tài jí quán) has the following dictionary meaning.

1shadowboxing or Taiji, T'aichi or T'aichichuan

2traditional form of physical exercise or relaxation

3a martial art

Character breakdown

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太tàihighest · greatest 极jíextremely · pole (geography, physics)拳quánfist · boxing

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太极拳

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