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taichi

taichi

1 6.5
Slow gentle movements that relax the body and improve balance and health
  • noun
  • /taɪˈtʃi/
translation icon : tai chi
  • Every morning, he performs taichi exercises to start his day with a sense of calm and focus.

Examples

  • 8, jog, swim from now on, Taichi, etc. campaign.

    Blog text (10)
  • In the beginning, there was a need -- Taichi Ohno, creator of Lean, also known as the Toyota Production System.

    Blog text (8)
  • Asus Taichi: Ultrabook in front, tablet in the back.

    Blog text (4)
  • Unlike other similar products that flip or swivel their screens, the Asus Taichi will actually have two screens.

    Blog text (3)
  • We also thank members of the Aiwatch (avian influenza watch) e-mail forum, in particular Martin Williams, Nial Moores, and Taichi Kato, for their thoughtful contributions that have helped shape the ideas outlined here.

    Academic text (2006)
  • In a local park, many people practice taichi to improve their balance and relax their minds.

  • She attended a taichi class to learn how to meditate and promote her overall health.

Synonyms

tai chi
vstaichi
10 3.7

A slow, gentle Chinese exercise that uses smooth movements to relax and improve balance

is the same practice expressed in a different written form
t'ai chi
vstaichi
1 7.0

A Chinese exercise of slow gentle movements for relaxation and balance

is the same practice but shown with an alternate spelling or form
tai chi chuan
vstaichi
7.2

Slow flowing Chinese exercises that help relax the body, calm the mind, and improve balance

is the same practice expressed in a different written form
taichichuan
vstaichi
9.9

A slow Chinese exercise of gentle body movements and breathing to relax and improve balance

is the same system described as a single overall practice rather than separate exercises
t'ai chi chuan
vstaichi
7.9

A Chinese gentle exercise of slow movements and calm breathing that improves balance

focuses on relaxation, balance, and health without the martial art emphasis

How Slow

taichi
1 6.5
qigong
3 8.9
yoga
271 1.8
walking
337 1.0
running
108 1.0

Surface Forms

taichi singular
taichis plural

Etymology

Taichi comes from Chinese parts tai meaning 'great' and chi meaning 'energy', often written 'qi'. So, taichi today is slow, calm exercise to help your body and energy find balance and relaxation.