21. 太极拳
Taijiquan is one of the internal styles of Chinese martial art. It is based on the principle of the soft overcoming the hard and originated in ancient China as a martial art and a means of self-defense. Over time, people began to exercise it to improve their health and well-being. Practicers move their bodies slowly, gently and with thought while breathing deeply, so it is sometimes referred to as“moving meditation”. Chinese commonly practice Taijiquan in nearby parks in early morning.
太极拳（Taijiquan）是一种中国武术内家拳（the internal styles of Chinese martial art）。它基于以柔克刚（the soft overcoming the hard）的原理，发端于中国古代，最开始是一种武术和自卫方式。随着时间的推移，人们开始通过练太极拳来改善健康状况、增加福祉（well-being）。练习者用意念慢慢地、轻轻地移动身体，同时深呼吸，因此有时被称为“移动冥想（meditation）”。中国人通常会在清晨到附近的公园练习太极拳。
