variants
or less commonly t'ai chi
or tai chi chuan
or t'ai chi ch'uan
ˈtī-ˈchē-chü-ˈän 
ˈtī-ˈjē-
often capitalized T&C
: an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercises
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Korin Miller, Health, 26 May 2024
The festival will feature more than 350 performers from 27 groups showcasing traditions from 14 cultures, via art, dance, martial arts, tai chi demonstrations and other expressions, according to the Howard County AAPI Commission.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2024
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tai chi
noun
ˈtī-ˈjē
-ˈchē
often capitalized T&C
: an ancient Chinese system of movements performed for meditation or exercise
Medical Definition
tai chi
noun
variants
also t'ai chi
or tai chi chuan
or t'ai chi ch'uan
-chü-ˈän
often capitalized T&C
: an ancient Chinese discipline involving a continuous series of controlled usually slow movements designed to improve physical and mental well-being
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