HSK 5
太极拳
太極拳
Meaning
- shadowboxing or Taiji, T'aichi or T'aichichuan
- traditional form of physical exercise or relaxation
- a martial art
- Traditional
- 太極拳
- Pinyin
- tài jí quán
Character reference
Components and radical classification
太
tàivery, too much; big; extreme
Primary radical大 · big
极
jíextreme, top; final, furthest, utmost; pole
Primary radical木 · tree
拳
quánfist; various forms of boxing
Primary radical手 · hand
極
jíextreme, top; final, furthest, utmost; pole
Primary radical木 · tree
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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