太极 tài jí — the Absolute or Supreme ultimate, the source of all things according to some interpretations of Chinese mythology

太极
tài jí

Characters: 太 · 极

Definitions

  1. the Absolute or Supreme ultimate, the source of all things according to some interpretations of Chinese mythology

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  1. the Absolute or Supreme Ultimate, the source of all things according to some interpretations of Chinese mythology

zdic(汉典)

  1. 古代哲学中指宇宙初始的混沌元气。
  2. 指天宫或仙界。
  3. 宋代理学中指万物本源之理。

ExtDict

  1. 古代哲学家称最原始的混沌之气。太极运动而分化出阴阳，由阴阳而产生四时变化，继而出现天、地、风、雷、水、火、山、泽八种自然现象，推衍为宇宙万事万物。

Examples

  • 他认为太极拳改善了他的生活。

    He believes that Tai Ji has improved his life.