太极

tàijí

the Absolute; Supreme Ultimate

Dictionary entry

the Absolute or Supreme Ultimate, the source of all things according to some interpretations of Chinese mythology

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他打太极。

Tā dǎ tàijí.

English

He practices tai chi.

太极的动作很慢。

Tàijí de dòngzuò hěn màn.

English

The movements of tai chi are slow.

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