It is said Zhang Sanfeng created tai chi after watching a fight between a snake and a bird.

据说张三丰在看过一条蛇和一只鸟打架之后创造了太极。

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In 138 BC, Han Wudi sent Zhang Qian to the Yue-chi people to ask for their help against the Xiongnu who often infringed them.

公元前138年，汉武帝派张骞出使大月氏部落，请求他们帮助对抗经常来犯的匈奴。

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When Zhang finally reached the Yue-chi in the North India, he was disappointed to find that they didn't want to fight against the Xiongnu people.

当张骞最后到达北印度的大月氏部落时，他失望地发现他们不想与匈奴人作战。

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In line to replace them are two military leaders, Chief of Staff Zhang Wannian and Defense Minister Chi Haotian.

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And in the recent round of promotions, Zhang's name appeared before Chi's, a significant pointer in China's complex official pecking order.

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