t'ai chi ch'uan
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t'ai chi ch'uan
(ˈtaɪ dʒiː ˈtʃwɑːn)n
(Martial Arts (other than Judo & Karate) & Combat Sports) a Chinese system of callisthenics characterized by coordinated and rhythmic movements. Often shortened to: t'ai chi
[Chinese, literally: great art of boxing]
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t'ai chi ch'uan
or tai chi chuan
(ˈtaɪ ˈdʒi ˈtʃwɑn, ˈtʃi)n.
a Chinese system of meditative exercises, characterized by methodically slow circular and stretching movements.
Also called t'ai′ chi′, tai′ chi′.[1960–65; < Chinese tàijí quán literally, fist of the Great Absolute]
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