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Tai Chi

TY CHEE

/taɪ tʃiː/

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Syllable breakdown

taichi

Dictionary meaning

A Chinese martial art practiced as a graceful exercise, involving slow meditative movements.

History and origin

Chinese

Common mispronunciations

TY SHYTAH-ee CHEE

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