太极拳 meaning and pronunciation

太极拳
Simplified word
太極拳
Traditional word

太极拳 English definition

tài jí quán
  • shadowboxing or Taiji, T'aichi or T'aichichuan
  • traditional form of physical exercise or relaxation
  • a martial art

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Characters

  • 太 (tài): highest; greatest; too (much); very; extremely;
  • 极 (jí): extremely; pole (geography, physics); utmost; top;
  • 拳 (quán): fist; boxing;