taichi vs t'ai chi chuan

taichi and t'ai chi chuan both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
taichi	Yes	No	No	No
t'ai chi chuan	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, taichi and t'ai chi chuan are synonyms defined as:

taichi and t'ai chi chuan: a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health

Other synonyms of taichi include t'ai chi, tai chi, tai chi chuan, taichichuan.

taichi (noun)	t'ai chi chuan (noun)
a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health	a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health