Definition of ba gua in English:

ba gua

(also pa kua)

nounbɑː ˈɡwɑːˌbä ˈɡwä

1A Chinese religious motif incorporating the eight trigrams of the I Ching, arranged octagonally around a symbol denoting the balance of yin and yang, or around a mirror.
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Example sentencesExamples
- The Ba-Gua, a Chinese term that translates to the eight areas came from ancient China, along with Taoism, and is associated with the theory of Yin and Yang.
- Bagua Zhang derives its name from Ba Gua, the mystical symbol of the eight states of transformation upon which the Chinese book of divination, the I-Ching is based.
- Though the four-syllable line is common in t'ai chi mnemonics as well, the pattern is not nearly as regular as in the pa kua verses.
- The 8 trigrams are created from the interaction of Yin and Yang, hence the ba gua.
1. 1.1 (in feng shui) the ba gua motif regarded as a pattern determining the significance and auspicious qualities of spatial relationships.
  风水八卦
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Ba Gua Ocotagon is used in feng shui to help determine preferred locations for certain functions in the home or office.
  Try looking into Feng Shui for uses of the pa kua (sp).
  The Ba Gua mirror is among the most well-known and commonly used of all the Feng Shui protection spells, remedies, or magical cures for improper placements.
  Come see these beautiful, 3 tiered, water fountain which are shaped after the eight-side mandala known in Feng Shui as the Ba-Gua.
  Ba-Gua is one of the main tools used to analyze the feng shui of any given space.
2. 1.2mass noun A Chinese martial art in which movements are focused on a circle and the defence of eight points around it.
  八卦拳
  Example sentencesExamples
  Sifu Duncan's account not only contrasts the two styles but notably emphasizes the martial aspects of pa kua, as well as, tellingly, referring to the ‘concealment’ of its fighting applications.
  Other arts he has studied include Hopkido, aikido, shudokan karate, boxing, wrestling, tai chi chaun and pa kua chaun.
  On the wooden dummy she went through forms for wing chun, jeet kune do, choy li fut, pa kua, shifting smoothly and tirelessly through the odd-angled protruding limbs, and when she was done the structure stood without damage.
  While pa kua focuses on circles, its sister art, hsing yi focuses on lines and linear attacks.
  That article linked to above is about the martial art, ba gua, based on the Eight Changes philosophy.

Origin

From Chinese bā 'eight' + guà 'divinatory symbols'.

Definition of ba gua in US English:

ba gua

(also pa kua)

nounˌbä ˈɡwä

1A Chinese religious motif incorporating the eight trigrams of the I Ching, arranged octagonally around a symbol denoting the balance of yin and yang, or around a mirror.
八卦
Example sentencesExamples
- The Ba-Gua, a Chinese term that translates to the eight areas came from ancient China, along with Taoism, and is associated with the theory of Yin and Yang.
- Though the four-syllable line is common in t'ai chi mnemonics as well, the pattern is not nearly as regular as in the pa kua verses.
- Bagua Zhang derives its name from Ba Gua, the mystical symbol of the eight states of transformation upon which the Chinese book of divination, the I-Ching is based.
- The 8 trigrams are created from the interaction of Yin and Yang, hence the ba gua.
1. 1.1 Bagua regarded in feng shui as a pattern determining the significance and auspicious qualities of spatial relationships.
  风水八卦
  Example sentencesExamples
  Try looking into Feng Shui for uses of the pa kua (sp).
  Ba-Gua is one of the main tools used to analyze the feng shui of any given space.
  The Ba Gua mirror is among the most well-known and commonly used of all the Feng Shui protection spells, remedies, or magical cures for improper placements.
  The Ba Gua Ocotagon is used in feng shui to help determine preferred locations for certain functions in the home or office.
  Come see these beautiful, 3 tiered, water fountain which are shaped after the eight-side mandala known in Feng Shui as the Ba-Gua.
2. 1.2 A Chinese martial art in which movements are focused on a circle and the defense of eight points around it.
  八卦拳
  Example sentencesExamples
  While pa kua focuses on circles, its sister art, hsing yi focuses on lines and linear attacks.
  On the wooden dummy she went through forms for wing chun, jeet kune do, choy li fut, pa kua, shifting smoothly and tirelessly through the odd-angled protruding limbs, and when she was done the structure stood without damage.
  That article linked to above is about the martial art, ba gua, based on the Eight Changes philosophy.
  Sifu Duncan's account not only contrasts the two styles but notably emphasizes the martial aspects of pa kua, as well as, tellingly, referring to the ‘concealment’ of its fighting applications.
  Other arts he has studied include Hopkido, aikido, shudokan karate, boxing, wrestling, tai chi chaun and pa kua chaun.

Origin

From Chinese bā ‘eight’ + guà ‘divinatory symbols’.

单词	ba gua
释义	Definition of ba gua in English: ba gua (also pa kua) nounbɑː ˈɡwɑːˌbä ˈɡwä 1A Chinese religious motif incorporating the eight trigrams of the I Ching, arranged octagonally around a symbol denoting the balance of yin and yang, or around a mirror. 八卦 Example sentencesExamples The Ba-Gua, a Chinese term that translates to the eight areas came from ancient China, along with Taoism, and is associated with the theory of Yin and Yang. Bagua Zhang derives its name from Ba Gua, the mystical symbol of the eight states of transformation upon which the Chinese book of divination, the I-Ching is based. Though the four-syllable line is common in t'ai chi mnemonics as well, the pattern is not nearly as regular as in the pa kua verses. The 8 trigrams are created from the interaction of Yin and Yang, hence the ba gua. 1.1 (in feng shui) the ba gua motif regarded as a pattern determining the significance and auspicious qualities of spatial relationships. 风水八卦 Example sentencesExamples The Ba Gua Ocotagon is used in feng shui to help determine preferred locations for certain functions in the home or office. Try looking into Feng Shui for uses of the pa kua (sp). The Ba Gua mirror is among the most well-known and commonly used of all the Feng Shui protection spells, remedies, or magical cures for improper placements. Come see these beautiful, 3 tiered, water fountain which are shaped after the eight-side mandala known in Feng Shui as the Ba-Gua. Ba-Gua is one of the main tools used to analyze the feng shui of any given space. 1.2mass noun A Chinese martial art in which movements are focused on a circle and the defence of eight points around it. 八卦拳 Example sentencesExamples Sifu Duncan's account not only contrasts the two styles but notably emphasizes the martial aspects of pa kua, as well as, tellingly, referring to the ‘concealment’ of its fighting applications. Other arts he has studied include Hopkido, aikido, shudokan karate, boxing, wrestling, tai chi chaun and pa kua chaun. On the wooden dummy she went through forms for wing chun, jeet kune do, choy li fut, pa kua, shifting smoothly and tirelessly through the odd-angled protruding limbs, and when she was done the structure stood without damage. While pa kua focuses on circles, its sister art, hsing yi focuses on lines and linear attacks. That article linked to above is about the martial art, ba gua, based on the Eight Changes philosophy. Origin From Chinese bā 'eight' + guà 'divinatory symbols'. Definition of ba gua in US English: ba gua (also pa kua) nounˌbä ˈɡwä 1A Chinese religious motif incorporating the eight trigrams of the I Ching, arranged octagonally around a symbol denoting the balance of yin and yang, or around a mirror. 八卦 Example sentencesExamples The Ba-Gua, a Chinese term that translates to the eight areas came from ancient China, along with Taoism, and is associated with the theory of Yin and Yang. Though the four-syllable line is common in t'ai chi mnemonics as well, the pattern is not nearly as regular as in the pa kua verses. Bagua Zhang derives its name from Ba Gua, the mystical symbol of the eight states of transformation upon which the Chinese book of divination, the I-Ching is based. The 8 trigrams are created from the interaction of Yin and Yang, hence the ba gua. 1.1 Bagua regarded in feng shui as a pattern determining the significance and auspicious qualities of spatial relationships. 风水八卦 Example sentencesExamples Try looking into Feng Shui for uses of the pa kua (sp). Ba-Gua is one of the main tools used to analyze the feng shui of any given space. The Ba Gua mirror is among the most well-known and commonly used of all the Feng Shui protection spells, remedies, or magical cures for improper placements. The Ba Gua Ocotagon is used in feng shui to help determine preferred locations for certain functions in the home or office. Come see these beautiful, 3 tiered, water fountain which are shaped after the eight-side mandala known in Feng Shui as the Ba-Gua. 1.2 A Chinese martial art in which movements are focused on a circle and the defense of eight points around it. 八卦拳 Example sentencesExamples While pa kua focuses on circles, its sister art, hsing yi focuses on lines and linear attacks. On the wooden dummy she went through forms for wing chun, jeet kune do, choy li fut, pa kua, shifting smoothly and tirelessly through the odd-angled protruding limbs, and when she was done the structure stood without damage. That article linked to above is about the martial art, ba gua, based on the Eight Changes philosophy. Sifu Duncan's account not only contrasts the two styles but notably emphasizes the martial aspects of pa kua, as well as, tellingly, referring to the ‘concealment’ of its fighting applications. Other arts he has studied include Hopkido, aikido, shudokan karate, boxing, wrestling, tai chi chaun and pa kua chaun. Origin From Chinese bā ‘eight’ + guà ‘divinatory symbols’.
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