What is the relationship between Taoist infinity and Tai Chi?

Wuji and Taiji are two terms in China's traditional philosophy. It is the ancestors' understanding of the two stages in the development of things. The ancients thought that things were in a chaotic state before germination, which was called "infinity". Nothing is nothingness and extreme, which can be understood as boundary and form. At this time, things are hidden and do not show traces. When this thing germinates, its shape and appearance gradually appear. The state at this stage, called "Tai Chi", is so meaningful. Taiji can be understood as the general outline of things, or the original appearance. After that, the inner essence of this thing gradually emerged, and it was called "Two Instruments". As a result, things gradually differentiated and developed from the beginning, and finally formed various different but related forms of existence of things.

Wuji and Taiji are different stages of the development of things, and they are the basic and simple cognition of the ancient people to the material world. Its concept belongs to the theoretical category of dialectics in philosophy. It should be pointed out that infinity is not equal to "nothing", but contains and hides; Tai Chi is not the same as existence, but germination and exposure. They are all relative and dynamic conceptual relationships.

In traditional culture, the concepts of Wuji and Taiji are widely quoted. Especially in traditional Wushu and Taoist Dan Gong, its concept occupies an important position in related theories. For example, in the practice of traditional Wushu routines, each routine has a special posture. At first, standing in a certain direction with a positive attitude is called "infinite potential" (modern or "preparatory potential"). At this time, the boxing path has not been opened, and the boxing intention is hidden. The first movement from the endless style to the hand is called "Tai Chi potential", which is the beginning of boxing.