tai chi

IPA/ˌtaɪ ˈtʃiː/
IPA/ˌtaɪ ˈtʃiː/

tai chi — 名詞

1. a Chinese mind-body practice in which you make very slow, smooth movements while

1.名詞B1
釋義

太極拳

結合慢動作、呼吸與意念的養生術

a Chinese mind-body practice in which you make very slow, smooth movements while controlling your breathing, done both as gentle exercise for your health and as a deeper discipline that improves physical balance and mental calmness

例句

Sayaka goes to a tai chi class in the park every Saturday with her grandmother.

Sayaka 每週六和祖母一起去公園上太極拳課。

collocation: go to a tai chi class

The doctor told Harper that tai chi twice a week helps with her back pain.

醫生告訴 Harper，每週練兩次太極拳有助於改善她的背痛。

collocation: do tai chi + frequency phrase

同義詞
  • taijiquan

    the full Chinese pinyin name; more technical and less common in everyday English conversation

  • qigong

    a related Chinese practice that also combines movement and breath, though qigong often involves simpler, repeated movements and is less martial-arts-based

文法句型

do / practice + tai chi

用法筆記

Tai chi has roots in Chinese martial arts and philosophy, so it is more than just gentle exercise — it also involves mental focus, deep breathing, and the idea of balancing energy (qi). People practice it for fitness, meditation, and stress relief. The full Chinese name 'tai chi chuan' (太極拳) is sometimes heard in English, but 'tai chi' is far more common in everyday use.

常見錯誤

❌I need to learn tai chi box.
✅I need to learn tai chi.
💡'tai chi' already includes the idea of boxing/martial art; do not add 'box' after it.
❌She did a tai chi.
✅She did tai chi.
💡tai chi is an uncountable noun and should not be used with 'a'.