The names of Taijiquan moves are often rich in strong cultural connotations and philosophical thoughts, and are an important part of the inheritance and development of Taijiquan. Through the ** of the names of Taijiquan moves, we can better understand the technical characteristics and cultural heritage of Taijiquan.
The names of the moves of Tai Chi can be divided into several categories. According to the ** and characteristics of the moves, they can be divided into the following categories:
1.Pictogram meaning: The name of this type of move is vivid, directly expressing the form and meaning of the action. For example, "catching the bird's tail", "white crane shining wings", "bending the bow and shooting the tiger", etc., these names can intuitively understand the movement essentials and meaning of the move through figurative metaphors and vivid descriptions.
2.Allegorical Expression: The names of these moves contain profound meanings and moral concepts, reflecting the inner cultivation and moral qualities pursued by Taijiquan. For example, the names "Needle under the Sea", "Hand Waving Pipa", and "Jade Girl Shuttle" emphasize the importance of inner cultivation and moral character pursued by Taijiquan through the expression of allegories and moral concepts.
3.Named after the meaning: The name of this type of move is named according to the meaning and function of its action, which directly expresses the practicality and functionality of the move. For example, "Tiger Fighting Style", "Cloaked Hammer", "Progressive Lifting Hammer", etc., these names directly express the practicality and functionality of the moves, which are easy for beginners to understand and master.
4.Image Combination: The name of this type of move is composed of a combination of multiple image words, emphasizing the form and meaning of the action through the expression and association of the image. For example, names such as "Hand Waving Pipa", "Progress Planting Hammer", and "Seven Stars of Upward Steps" allow people to understand the essentials and meanings of the moves more deeply through the combination and association of images.
The names of Tai Chi moves not only have cultural connotations and technical characteristics, but also contain rich philosophical ideas. For example, the essence of the move is to grasp the elegance and softness of the clouds when striking with fists or palms, and to be soft and rigid, which is both soft and has strong attack and defense power. This not only reflects the practical application of Taijiquan, but also contains the philosophical idea of "overcoming softness with rigidity".
Another example is the move of "waving the pipa", which shows the characteristics of softness and grace as playing the pipa. This not only reflects the feminine side of Taijiquan, but also contains the philosophical idea of "overcoming rigidity with softness".
The name of the move of Tai Chi is not only a technical symbol and a cultural symbol, but also an expression of philosophical ideas. Through in-depth study and understanding of the names of Taijiquan moves, we can have a deeper understanding of the essence and connotation of Taijiquan, and better inherit and develop this excellent traditional culture.