tai chi chuan
Definition
Noun: A Chinese system of slow, meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation, balance, and health. It is a martial art practiced for its health benefits and meditation, involving a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner.
Usage
- Noun: Used to refer to the practice or discipline itself.
- She starts every morning with tai chi chuan in the park.
- Learning tai chi chuan can improve your mental focus.
Advanced Usage
- As a holistic practice: Often discussed not just as exercise but as a moving meditation or a martial art for self-cultivation.
- For him, tai chi chuan is a philosophy as much as a physical routine.
Variants and Related Words
- Tai chi: A common shortened form of "tai chi chuan."
- Many people find tai chi beneficial for stress relief.
- Taijiquan: An alternative romanization of the same Chinese term.
- Shadow boxing: A descriptive, informal English term sometimes used for the practice.
Synonyms
- Meditative exercise
- Internal martial art
- Moving meditation
Related Phrases
- To practice tai chi (chuan): The standard verb collocation.
- He has practiced tai chi chuan for twenty years.
- A form (of tai chi chuan): Refers to a specific sequence of movements.
- She is learning the Yang-style form of tai chi chuan.
Related Idioms
No specific idioms are commonly derived from the term "tai chi chuan" itself in English. It is typically used as a standalone noun referring to the discipline.
Noun
- a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health
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