Chinese word dictionary

太极

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

Word information

Simplified太极
Traditional太極
Pinyintàijí
Part of speech
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 太极

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