tai chi

noun

ˈtī-ˈchē  ˈtī-ˈjē 

variants or less commonly t'ai chi or tai chi chuan or t'ai chi ch'uan

ˈtī-ˈchē-chü-ˈän,

ˈtī-ˈjē- 

often capitalized T&C

: an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercises

Examples of tai chi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The property often hosts yoga, tai chi, and personal training sessions in the gardens, and a fitness center with Technogym equipment is also available to guests. —Allison Duncan, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2024

Exercises highlighted in the study included yoga, tai chi, and strength training.10 Other exercise options include hiking, biking, dancing, and pilates. —Alexandria Jones-Patten, Phd, Health, 14 Aug. 2024

The classes include tai chi (6pm-6:30pm) and yoga (6:30pm-7pm) outdoors. —Steph Solis, Axios, 24 July 2024

The reduction in symptoms was more significant in tai chi than in people who did aerobics.12 Tai Chi vs. Other Exercises Choosing tai chi over other workouts is a personal decision. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 17 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Beijing) tàijíquán, from tàijí the Absolute in Chinese cosmology + quán fist, boxing

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

tai chi

noun

ˈtī-ˈjē 

-ˈchē

often capitalized T&C

: an ancient Chinese system of movements performed for meditation or exercise

Medical Definition

tai chi

noun

variants also t'ai chi

ˈtī-ˈjē, -ˈchē 

or tai chi chuan or t'ai chi ch'uan

-chü-ˈän

often capitalized T&C

: an ancient Chinese discipline involving a continuous series of controlled usually slow movements designed to improve physical and mental well-being