Common Chinese Terms in Taiji and Qigong

Commonly used terms in Taijiquan, Qigong, and TCM disciplines. Each term includes the Chinese character, the pinyin transliteration, the common meaning, each character's literal translation, and a guide to pronouncing Pǔtōnghuà (普通话) or "common language" of mainland China correctly. If your browser supports audio, we also include a sample audio of the pronunciation.