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Taichi (also Tai Chi) is a Chinese martial art and meditative exercise system characterized by slow, flowing movements, deep breathing, and mental focus. Often called "meditation in motion," it combines physical exercise with mindfulness for health and wellness.
No. TAICHI is not in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools (proper nouns, abbreviations and most slang are excluded), so it cannot be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends or Wordfeud. If it were allowed, its tiles would add up to 11 points in Scrabble.
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Taichi (太極 in Chinese characters, also romanized as Tai Chi or T'ai Chi Ch'uan) is a traditional Chinese martial art that has evolved into a popular form of exercise and meditation. The practice involves a series of slow, flowing movements performed in a continuous sequence, combined with deep breathing and mental concentration.
Originally developed as a martial art, taichi emphasizes the cultivation of internal energy (qi or chi) through gentle, circular movements that promote balance, flexibility, and mental calm. The "chi" in taichi refers to the life force or vital energy that practitioners seek to cultivate and harmonize through their practice.
Modern taichi is widely practiced for its health benefits, including improved balance, reduced stress, enhanced flexibility, and better cardiovascular health. It's often recommended for older adults due to its low-impact nature and fall prevention benefits.
The word "taichi" comes from the Chinese philosophical concept of 太極 (tàijí), which literally translates to "supreme ultimate" or "grand terminus." This refers to the fundamental principle in Chinese cosmology representing the source of all existence and the unity of opposites (yin and yang).
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of TAICHI.
Words inside TAICHI: 25 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: AITCHCHAICHATCHIACHITITCHTACHCHIHICICHAHIHAT. See all words from TAICHI.