thái cực
[tʰaːj˧˦ kɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) extreme
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tâm trạng hai người ở hai thái cực khác nhau.Their moods were at two different extremes.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) tai chi
Common questions
What does “thái cực” mean?
(noun) extreme
Is “thái cực” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.