中国功夫与太极

Kung fu is an integral component of Chinese culture.

功夫是中国文化不可或缺的一大成分.


A stereotyped image of an old chinese is one dressed in white, practicing tai chi in the park.

在西方人眼里,典型的中国老人形象是,身着白衣,在公园里打太极.

The purpose of kung fu is supposed to be self-defense, not aggression.

功夫是用来防身的,并不是为了攻击.

To see Tom practicing tai chi can make a cat laugh.

看汤姆打太极拳的样子!真逗.

Concentrate your mind wholly on boxing.

打太极时,要集中精神.

Put aside all thoughts, and hold it blank./Collect your thoughts.

祛除杂念,脑中要空无一物.

Stay in a mental state of readiness when you play tai chi.

打太极时,要随时保持一种心平气和的状态.

His pose looks a bit clumsy/awkward/ungainly.

他的姿势看上去有些笨拙.