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taichichuan

taichichuan

9.9
A slow Chinese exercise of gentle body movements and breathing to relax and improve balance
  • noun
  • /ˈtaɪˈtʃiˌtʃwɑn/
translation icon : tai chi chuan
  • She attended a taichichuan class to learn better breathing techniques and movement.

Examples

  • Many people practice taichichuan in the early morning at public parks.

  • Experts say that taichichuan can help reduce stress and improve balance.

  • I practice taichichuan every morning.

  • Have you ever tried taichichuan?

  • Experts say that taichichuan can help reduce stress and improve balance.

  • Many people practice taichichuan in the early morning at public parks.

  • She attended a taichichuan class to learn better breathing techniques and movement.

Synonyms

tai chi
vstaichichuan
10 3.7

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

is the same practice written as one single combined word
t'ai chi
vstaichichuan
1 7.0

A Chinese exercise of slow gentle movements for relaxation and balance

is the same practice written without punctuation as a modern single form
taichi
vstaichichuan
1 6.5

Slow gentle movements that relax the body and improve balance and health

is the same practice but uses the fuller compound form instead
tai chi chuan
vstaichichuan
7.2

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

is the same practice written as one single combined word
t'ai chi chuan
vstaichichuan
7.9

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

focuses on health, relaxation, and balance rather than martial application

How Slow

taichichuan
9.9
qigong
3 8.9
yoga
271 1.8
walking
337 1.0
running
108 1.0

Surface Forms

taichichuan singular
taichichuans plural

Etymology

Taichichuan comes from Chinese words tai chi and chuan, where tai chi means 'great balance' and chuan means 'fist' or 'boxing'. So taichichuan is a gentle kind of Chinese 'boxing' made of slow moves that help balance your body and calm your mind.