太极拳（tài jí quán），是中国古老的养生艺术，它被称为”运动中的冥想”，完美体现了阴阳（yīn yáng）
相生的宇宙观。
上周五，我们很荣幸地邀请到了陈式太极拳第十三代传人马老师，为学生们示范和教学。
Tai Chi (tài jí quán) is an ancient Chinese art of health cultivation. It is called “meditation in motion” and perfectly embodies the interdependence of yin and yang.
Last Friday, we were honored to invite Master Ma, the 13th-generation inheritor of Chen-style Tai Chi, to demonstrate and teach for our students.
首先，我们学习了站桩（zhàn zhuāng）。这是练习太极的基本功。
First, we practiced Zhan Zhuang (standing postures), which is a fundamental exercise of Tai Chi.
接下来我们学习了48式手的前几式。
Next, we learned the first few moves of the 48-step hand form.
结束后，学生们恋恋不舍地和马老师合影留念。
After the session, our students took photos with Mater Ma to commemorate the experience.
词汇/Vocabulary:
- 太极 (tài jí) – Tai Chi
Example:
我喜欢练习太极。
Wǒ xǐhuān liànxí tài jí.
-I enjoy practicing Tai Chi.
2. 气（qì）– Energy/Life force
Example:
太极帮助我感受气。
Tài jì bāngzhù wǒ gǎnshòu qì.
– Tai Chi helps me feel the energy.
3. 阴阳 (yīn yáng) – Yin and Yang
Example:
阴阳代表平衡。
Yīn yáng dàibiǎo pínghéng.
– Yin and Yang represent balance.
4. 放松 (fàngsōng) – Relax
Example:
打太极时，请放松。
Dǎ tài jí shí, qǐng fàngsōng.
– When doing Tai Chi, please relax。
5. 动作 (dòngzuò) – Movement
Example:
这个动作很优美。
Zhège dòngzuò hěn yōuměi.
– This movement is very graceful.
6. 深呼吸 (shēn hūxī) – Deep breathing
Example:
练习太极需要深呼吸。
Liànxí tài jí xūyào shēn hūxī.
– Practicing Tai Chi requires deep breathing.
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