太极拳是中华民族的国宝,它中国传统文化的一部分。该文论述了太极拳招式名称中所含动物名词的文化内涵及太极拳招式名称中所含动物名词的英译原则。做到让目的语读者正确解读博大精深的太极文化。以期促进中华太极拳这一世界非物质文化遗产的传承与发展。从而让世界人民共享人类文明成果。 Tai Chi is the national treasure of the Chinese nation and part of its traditional Chinese culture. This article discusses the cultural connotation of animal nouns contained in the name of Taijiquan and the principle of English translation of animal nouns included in the name of Taijiquan moves. So that the target language readers correctly interpret the broad Tai Chi culture. With a view to promoting the inheritance and development of Chinese taijiquan, a world intangible cultural heritage. So that the people of the world will share the fruits of human civilization.