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Wing Chun Terminology
A searchable reference with Chinese characters, Cantonese romanization, Pinyin and descriptions.
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Different Wing Chun families may use different names or romanizations for the same movement.
This list stays close to the terminology used in our lineage and gives priority to Jyutping for Cantonese pronunciation. Variations in other lineages can represent local dialect, teaching method or interpretation.
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| UCT/PWC | Traditional Chinese | Yale | Jyutping | Pinyin | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chin-Hau-Ma | 前後馬 | Chìhn-Hauh-Máh | Cin4 Hau6 Maa5 | Qián Hòu Mǎ | back and front stance (boxer stance) – and refers to a front-and-back stance, a balanced forward stance emphasizing linear stability and power projection along the central line. |
| Jip-Sau | 接手 | Jip3 Sau2 | Zip3 Sau2 | Jie1 Shou3 | Receiving hand |
| Yiu | 绕 | Yiu5 | Jiu5 | Rao4 | Coil/spiraling |
| Au-Chong-Kuen | 勾撞拳 | Ngau Chòhng Kyùn | Ngau1 Chong4 Kyun4 | Gōu Zhuàng Quán | Hooking punch (to the side hook hitting fist) |
| Bai-Hui | 百会 | Baak Wuih | Baak3 Wu6 | Bǎi Huì | ‘100 Gathering’ (lit.) point. The gathering of the Yang energies in the body. Located near the top of the head, usually in the ‘hair whorl’. Energetically comparable and often paired with Baihui. |
| Bart-Cham-Dao | 八斬刀 | Baat Jáam Dōu | Baat3 Zaam2 Dou1 | Bā Zhǎn Dāo | 8 cutting Swords |
| Bei | 臂 | Bei3 | Bei3 | Bì | Arm |
| Bik | 迫 | Bik | Bik1 | Pò | Pressing/to force/press the attack forward |
| Bik-Bou-Tip-Da | 迫步貼打 | Bīk Bouh Tip Dá | Bik1 Bou6 Tip3 Daa2 | Pò Bù Tiē Dǎ | Close range pressing step, sticking attack |
| Bin-Kuen | 鞭拳 | Bīn Kyùhn | Bin1 Kyun4 | Biān Quán | Whipping fist |
| Biu-Ji | 鏢意 | Bīu Yi | Biu1 Ji3 | Biāo Yì | Pointing Intent, Darting intent/mind |
| Biu-Ji-Lap-Sau | 鏢意擸手 | Bīu Yi Lāp Sáu | Biu1 Ji3 Laap3 Sau2 | Biāo Yì Lā Shǒu | Outside/outer gate grabbing/pulling/drag hand |
| Biu-Zi | 鏢指 | Bīu Jí | Biu1 Zi2 | Biāo Zhǐ | Darting/trusting, fingers |
| Bok-Da | 膊打 | Bok Dá | Bok3 Daa2 | Bó Dǎ | Shoulder strike (shoulder attack) |
| Bong-Sau | 膀手 | Bòhng Sáu | Bong2 Sau2 | Bǎng Shǒu | Wing arm |
| Caai-Gerk | 踹腳 | Chaai2 Geuk3 | Caai2 Goek3 | Chuai4 Jiao3 | Stamping kick (with bottom of one's foot) |
| Caai-Sat | 踩膝 | Chaai2 Sat1 | Caai2 Sat1 | Cai3 Xi1 | Stamping/trample downward with the sole of your foot on the opponent's knee |
| Caap-Kuen | 插拳 | Chaap3 Kyun4 | Caap3 Kyun4 | Cha1 Quan2 | Thrusting Fist or Inserting Punch – Refers to a forward-driving punch that penetrates into the opponent’s guard, often in a straight line |
| Chaan-Caap-Sau | 鏟插手 | Chaan2 Chaap3 Sau2 | Caan2 Caap3 Sau2 | Chan3 Cha1 Shou3 | Spade/scoop, whipping/cutting/stabbing, hand |
| Chaan-Sau | 鏟手 | Chaan2 Sau2 | Caan2 Sau2 | Chan3 Shou3 | Spade/scoop hand |
| Cham-Jarn | 沉踭 | Cham4 Jaang1 | Cam4 Zaang1 | Chen2 Zheng1 | Sinking elbow |
| Cham-Jarn-Lok-Bok | 沉踭落膊 | Cham4 Jaang1 Lok6 Bok3 | Cam4 Zaang1 Lok6 Bok3 | Chen2 Zheng1 Lou4 Bo2 | Sinking elbow & dropping shoulder |
| Cham-Jarn-Tan-Sau | 沉踭攤手 | Chàhm Jāang Tāan Sáu | Cam4 Zaang1 Taan1 Sau2 | Chén Zhōu Tā Shǒu | Sinking Elbow Dispersing Hand |
| Cham-Kiu | 尋橋 | Chàhm Kìuh | Cam4 Kiu4 | Xún Qiáo | Seeking bridge |
| Cham-Kiu-Tik-Sau | 尋橋剔手 | Chàhm Kìuh Tīk Sáu | Cam4 Kiu4 Tik1 Sau2 | Xún Qiáo Tī Shǒu | Seeking bridge lifting/pick/flick hand |
| Cham-Mang-Sau | 沉掹手 | Cham4 Mang1 Sau2 | Cam4 Mang1 Sau2 | Chen2 Meng2 Shou3 | Ferocious/abrupt, sinking/downward, pulling hand |
| Chau-Chin-Tek-Gerk | 抽前踢腳 | Chau1 Chin4 Tek3 Geuk3 | Cau1 Cin4 Tek3 Goek3 | Chou1 Qian2 Ti1 Jiao3 | Draw in/pullback, Forward/in front /towards the front, kick. Draw holds the connotation of drawing energy from the ground upward |
| Chau-Sau | 抽手 | Cau1 Sau2 | Cau1 Sau2 | Chou1 Shou3 | Draw in/pullback, Circular, hand. Draw holds the connotation of drawing energy from the ground upward |
| Seung-Gau-Kuen | 上勾拳 | Soeng5 Gau1 Kyun4 | Soeng5 Gau1 Kyun4 | Shang4 Gou4 Quan2 | Draw in/pullback, Lifting punch (drawing out hitting fist) |
| Chau-Tek-Gerk | 抽踢腳 | Chau1 Tek3 Geuk3 | Cau1 Tek3 Goek3 | Chou1 Ti1 Jiao3 | Draw in/pullback, Circular, kick. Draw holds the connotation of drawing energy from the ground upward |
| Chau-Toi-Tek-Gerk | 抽退踢腳 | Chāu Teui Tīk Geuk | Cau1 Teoi3 Tek3 Goek3 | Chōu Tuì Tī Jiǎo | backward or retreating kick, typically used to counter an advancing opponent while maintaining structure and balance. The action combines withdrawal and counterattack, allowing simultaneous defense and offense from a shifting stance. |
| Chau-Toi-Sou-Gerk | 抽退掃腳 | Chāu Teui Sǒu Geuk | Cau1 Teoi3 Sou3 Goek3 | Chōu Tuì Sǎo Jiǎo | Draw in/pullback, /Circular backward kick. Backward sweeping kick executed while retreating or drawing the body away from the opponent. It combines a pulling motion with a sweeping action to off-balance or clear the opponent’s leg while maintaining defensive positioning. |
| Che-Chang-Gerk | 斜撐腳 | Che4 Chaang1 Geuk3 | Ce4 Caang1 Goek3 | Xie2 Cheng1 Jiao3 | Slanting, prop-up/in a straight line, kick |
| Cheong-Kiu | 長橋 | Cheung4 Kiu4 | Coeng4 Kiu4 | Chang2 Qiao2 | Long bridge |
| Cheong-Kiu-Fa-Ging | 長橋發勁 | Cheung4 Kiu4 | Coeng4 Kiu4 Faat3 Ging6 | Chang2 Qiao2 Fa1 Jing4 | Long Bridge Releasing Power |
| Cheong-Kiu-Jeung | 長橋掌 | Cheung4 Kiu4 Jeung2 | Coeng4 Kiu4 Zoeng2 | Chang2 Qiao2 Zhang3 | Long bridge palm strike that drills as the stance turns; Contacting with the little finger side of the palm |
| Cheong-Wu-Sau | 長護手 | Chèuhng Wuh Sáu | Coeng4 Wu6 Sau2 | Cháng Hù Shǒu | Long Guarding Hand |
| Chi-Gerk | 黐腳 | Chi1 Goek2 | Ci1 Goek3 | Chi1 Jiao3 | Sticking foot |
| Chi-Gwan | 黐棍 | Chi1 Gwan3 | Ci1 Gwan3 | Chi1 Gun4 | Sticking pole |
| Chin-Biu-Ji | 前鏢意 | Chin4 Biu1 Ji2 | Cin4 Biu1 Zi2 | Qian2 Biao1 Zhi3 | Forward/in front /towards the front – Darting/trusting, fingers |
| Chin-Biu-Ji | 前鏢意 | Chin4 Biu1 Ji2 | Cin4 Caa1 Biu1 Ji3 | Qian2 Cha1 Biao1 Yi4 | Forward/in front /towards the front, darting/trusting, fingers |
| Chin-Biu-Ji-Tik-Sau | 前鏢意剔手 | Chìhn Bīu Yi Tīk Sáu | Cin4 Biu1 Ji3 Tik1 Sau2 | Qián Biāo Yì Tī Shǒu | Forward/in front /towards the front, darting/trusting fingers, Picking out, diverting, rejecting hand |
| Chin-Bong-Sau | 前膀手 | Chin4 báang sáu | Cin4 Bong2 Sau2 | Qian2 Bang3 Shou3 | Forward/in front /towards the front – wing arm |
| Chin-Ding-Jarn | 前頂踭 | Chin4-Ding2 Jaang1 | Cin4 Ding2 Zaang1 | Qian2 Ding3 Zheng1 | Forward/in front /towards the front, lifting elbow |
| Chin-Gam-Sau | 前撳手 | Chin4 Gam Sau2 | Cin4 Gam6 Sau2 | Qian2 Qin4 Shou3 | Forward/in front /towards the front – pressing/pinning/pushing hand |
| Chin-Huen-Sau | 前圈手 | Chin4 Hyun1 Sau2 | Cin4 Hyun1 Sau2 | Qian2 Quan1 Shou3 | Forward/in front/Forward/in front /towards the front – Circling hand |
| Chin-Jam-Sau | 前枕手 | Chìhn Jám Sáu | Cin4 Zam2 Sau2 | Qian2 Zhen3 Shou3 | Forward/in front /towards the front – pillow hand – is a guarding structure used primarily in defensive contexts, particularly for absorbing forward pressure or momentarily halting an opponent's advance. |
| Chin-Na | 擒拿 | Kam4 Na4 | Kam4 Naa4 | Qin1 Nuo2 | Seize/grab/ |
| Chin-Pak-Sau | 前拍手 | Chin4 Paak3 Sau2 | Cin4 Paak3 Sau2 | Qian2 Pai1 Shou3 | Forward/in front /towards the front – slapping/patting hand |
| Chin-Wu-Sau | 前護手 | Chìhn Wuh Sáu | Cin4 Wu6 Sau2 | Qián Hù Shǒu | Forward/in front /towards the front, protecting Hands |
| Chi-Sau | 黐手 | Chi1 Sau2 | Ci1 Sau2 | Chi1 Shou3 | Sticking hands |
| Chuen-Kiu | 穿橋 | Chyun1 Kiu4 | Cyun1 Kiu4 | Chuan1 Qiao2 | Piercing bridge |
| Chun-Ging-Kuen | 吋勁拳 | Gin6 Ging6 Kyun4 | Gin6 Ging6 kyun4 | cùn4 jìng4 quán2 | one-inch/short, power/powerfull, punch |
| Chut-Kuen | 出拳 | Cheut1 Kyun4 | Ceot1 Kyun4 | Chu1 Quan2 | To go out/ to come out Punch |
| Ciu-Jing | 朝形 | Chiu4 Jiu1 | Ciu4 Jing4 | Zhao1 Xing2 | face towards \front onto \ Facing straight form or body structure |
| Da | 打 | Da2 | Daa2 | Da3 | To strike |
| Daan-San-Wui | 彈身回 | Daan6 San1 Wui4 | Daan6 San1 Wui4. | Tan2 Shen1 Hui1 | Bouce body back in original shape from a desperate situation |
| Dai-Bong-Sau | 低膀手 | Dāi Báang Sáu | Dai1 Bong2 Sau2 | Dī Bǎng Shǒu | Low/Lower (gate) bong sau |
| Dai-Chun-Ging-Kuen | 底吋勁拳 | Dai1 Gin6 Ging6 Kyun4 | Dai2 Gin6 Ging6 kyun4 | Di3 cùn4 jìng4 quán2 | Bottom/low, one-inch/short, power/powerfull, punch |
| Dai-Ging-Kuen | 底勁拳 | Dai Ging6 Kyun4 | Dai2 Ging6 Kyun4 | Di3 jìng4 quán2 | Bottom/low power/powerful punch |
| Dai-Jarn | 低踭 | Dāi Jaang1 | Dai1 Zaang1 | Dī Zheng1 | Low/Lower (gate) elbow |
| Dau-Zau-Tin | 大周天 | Daai6 Jau1 Tin1 | Daai6 Zau1 Tin1 | Da4 Zhou4 Tian1 | Big, circle/on top of one’s head, in the sky/heaven. And is a concept from Daoist internal alchemy (內丹 nèi dān) and Qigong practices, often referenced in martial arts with strong internal components |
| Dai-Jeung | 底掌 | Dai2 Jeung2 | Dai2 Zoeng2 | Di3 Zhang3 | (to the) bottom/low Palm strike |
| Wu-Dai-San | 烏低身 | Wu1 Dāi | Wu1 Dai1 San1 | Wu4 Dī Shen1 | To lean (the body) forward |
| Dai-San | 低身 | Dāi San1 | Dai1 San1 | Dī Shen1 | To bend the body down |
| Dai-Kuen | 低拳 | Dāi Kyun4 | Dai1 Kyun4 | Dī Quan2 | Low/Lower (gate) fist |
| Dai-Wang-Jeung | 低橫掌 | Dāi Waang4 Jeung2 | Dai1 Waang4 Zoeng2 | Dī Heng2 Zhang3 | Low/Lower (gate) Horizontal palm strike |
| Dan-Bin-Ma | 單邊馬 | Daan-Bīn-Máh | Daan1 Bin2 Maa5 | Dān Biān Mǎ | Single-pressing step. Used to align one arm as the active bridge while the other supports or covers. |
| Dan-Chi-Sau | 單黐手 | Daan1 Chi1 Sau2 | Daan1 Ci1 Sau2 | Dan1 Chi1 Shou3 | Single Sticking hands |
| Dan-Chi-Sau | 黐單手 | Daan1 Chi1 Sau2 | Daan1 Ci1 Sau2 | Chi1 Dan1 Shou3 | Stick, Single hand |
| Deng-Gerk | 釘腳 | Dīng Geuk | Deng1 Goek3 | Dīng Jiǎo | Nailing kick (front/ball of the foot) Short and fast kick on the opponent’s weak spot |
| Dang-Tau-Ping-Si | 登頭平視 | Dāng tàuh Pìhng sih | Dang1 Tau4 Ping4 Si6 | Dēng Tóu Píng Shì | Head up, horizontal vision |
| Dan-Tien | 丹田 | Daan1 Tin4 | Daan1 Tin4 | Dan1 Tian2 | pubic region/point two inches below the navel where one's qi resides. Tin means field |
| Dap-Bou | 踏步 | Daap6 Bou6 | Daap6 Bou6 | Ta4 Bu4 | stepping on/stamping out/tread step, Sidestep |
| Deng-Kuen | 釘拳 | Deng1 Kyun4 | Deng1 Kyun2 | Ding1 Quan2 | Hammer, nailing or fixing fist. |
| Deoi-Fong | 對方 | Deoi1 Fong1 | Dui4 Fang1 | Opponent, counterpart; the other side; the other party; the opposite side | |
| Ding | 頂 | Ding2 | Ding2 | Ding3 | a short strike with a pointed part of the body |
| Ding-Jarn | 頂踭 | Ding2 Jaang1 | Ding2 Zaang1 | Ding3 Zheng1 | (Upward, high, lifting)Butting elbow |
| Ding-Sau | 頂手 | Ding2 Sau2 | Ding2 Sau2 | Ding3 Shou3 | Lifting Hand, strike with the wrist |
| Diu-Ma | 吊馬 | Diu3 Máh | Diu3 Maa5 | Diao4 Ma3 | Cat sinking stance in the knife & Pole form |
| Dou-Sau | 逗手 | Dau6 Sau2 | Dau6 Sau2 | Dou4 Shou3 | Stop/Stay hand |
| Seung-Durk-Jarn | 雙剁踭 | Seung1 Deuk8 Jaang1 | Soeng1 Doek3 Zaang1 | Shuang1 Duo4 Zheng1 | Double. cutting down, elbow |
| Durk-Sau | 剁手 | Deuk8 Sau2 | Doek3 Sau2 | Duo4 Shou3 | Cutting down hand |
| Faan-Sau | 返手 | Faan2 Sau2 | Faan2 Sau2 | Fan3 Shou3 | return/revert back to/restore |
| Fa-Jing | 法靜 | Faat3 Jing6 | Faat3 Zing6 | Fa3 Jing4 | Wipping Energy |
| Fak-Sau | 拂手 | Faak1 Sau2 | Fat1 Sau2 | Fu2 Shou3 | Whisking hand/to brush away. Upward deflecting block swinging the forearm down and up; Contacting with the little finger side of the wrist |
| Fei-Jarn-Kuen | 飛踭拳 | Fei1 Jaang1 Kyun4 | Fei1 Zaang1 Kyun2 | Fei1 Zheng1 Quan2 | Elbow out Punch (fly out) |
| Fook-Sau | 伏手 | Fuk6 Sau2 | Fuk6 Sau2 | Fu2 Shou3 | covering/subduing/controlling, hand. A palm controlling block with the elbow down with the purpose of detaining the opponent’s force |
| Fuk-Gwan | 伏棍 | Fuk6 Gwan3 | Fuk6 Gwan3 | Fu2 Gun4 | covering/subduing/controlling Pole |
| Fung-Hau | 封喉 | Fung1 Hau4 | Fung1 Hau4 | Feng1 Hou2 | To close/lock/crush the throat |
| Gaan-Sau | 耕手 | Gaang1 Sau2 | Gaang1 Sau2 | Geng1 Shou3 | Parting/slicing/ploughing hand |
| Gam-Sau | 撳手 | Gam6 Sau2 | Gam6 Sau2 | Qin4 Shou3 | Pressing/Pinning hand |
| Gerk | 腳 | Geuk3 | Goek3 | Jiao3 | Leg or Kick |
| Gong-Ging | 剛勁 | Gong1 Ging6 | Gong1 Ging6 | Gang1 Jing4 | Hard force, rigid force, rooted in hardness |
| Jau-Ging | 柔勁 | Yau4 Ging6 | Jau4 Ging6 | Rou2 Ging6 | Coordinated Soft power, yielding power |
| Ging | 勁 | Ging6 | Ging6 | Jing4 | Coordinated, refined, focused, and efficient energy generated through correct structure, relaxation, intent, and body mechanics |
| Go-Gaan-Sau | 高耕手 | Gou1 Gaang1 Sau2 | Gou1 Gaang1 Sau2 | Gao1 Geng1 Shou3 | High, parting/slicing/ploughing, hand |
| Ha-Gow-Cha-Fook-Sau | 下交叉伏手 | Hah Gāau Chā Fuhk Sáu | Haa6 Gaau1 Caa1 Fuk6 Sau2 | Xià Jiāo Chā Fú Shǒu | Lower/Downward , covering/subduing/controlling, hands. Ha-Gow-Cha-Fook-Sau (下交叉伏手) describes a double Fook-Sau structure, performed with the forearms crossed (交叉) at the lower gate (下門) — generally around the solar plexus or waist level. |
| Go-Gow-Cha-Fook-Sau | 高交叉伏手 | Gōu Gāau Chā Fuhk Sáu | Gou1 Gaau1 Caa1 Fuk6 Sau2 | Gāo Jiāo Chā Fú Shǒu | High, Cross, covering/subduing/controlling, hands |
| Go-Gow-Cha-Sau | 高交叉手 | Gou1 Gaau1 Cha1 Sau2 | Gou1 Gaau1 Caa1 Sau2 | Gao1 Jiao1 Cha1 Shou3 | High crossing (over) Arms |
| Go-Gow-Cha-Tui-Wun | 高交叉推腕 | Gou1 Gaau1 Cha1 Teui1 Wun2 | Gou1 Gaau1 Caa1 Teoi1 Wun2 | Gao1 Jiao1 Cha1 Tui1 Wan4 | Dubble high, cross arm, pushing wrist |
| Go-Gow-Cha-Wu-Sau | 高交叉護手 | Gōu Gāau Chā Wuh Sáu | Gou1 Gaau1 Caa1 Wu6 Sau2 | Gāo Jiāo Chā Hù Shǒ | High Cross Protective hands |
| Gok-Ma | 角馬 | Gok3 Máh | Gok3 Maa5 | Jiao3 | Angled stance |
| Go-Oi-Wang-Tui-Wun | 高外橫推腕 | Gou1 Ngoi6 Waang6 Teio1 Wun2 | Gou1 Ngoi6 Waang4 Teoi1 Wun2 | Gao1 Wai4 Heng2 Tui1 Wan4 | Hight, outside gate/outward sideways pushing wrist |
| Go-Tan-Sau | 高攤手 | Gōu Tāan Sáu | Gou1 Taan1 Sau2 | Gāo Tā Shǒu | High palm up hand |
| Got-Sau | 割手 | Got3 Sau2 | Got3 Sau2 | Ge1 Shou3 | Cutting hand |
| Go-Wang-Jeung | 高橫掌 | Gou1 Waang4 Jeung2 | Gou1 Waang4 Zoeng2 | Gao1 Heng2 Zhang3 | High horizontal palm strike |
| Gow-Cha-Biu-Ji-Tik-Sau | 交叉鏢意剔手 | Gāau Chā Bīu Yi Tīk Sáu | Gaau1 Caa1 Biu1 Ji3 Tik1 Sau2 | Jiāo Chā Biāo Yì Tī Shǒu | Crossing. Darting/trusting fingers/to point, Picking out, diverting, rejecting hand |
| Gow-Cha-Tan-Sau | 交叉攤手 | Gāau Chā Tāan Sáu | Gaau1 Caa1 Taan1 Sau2 | Jiāo Chā Tā Shǒu | Crossing (over), spread/dispersing, arm |
| Gwaat-Ngaan-Sau | 刮眼手 | Gwaat3 Ngaan5 Sau2 | Gwaat3 Ngaan5 Sau2 | Gua1 Yan3 Shou3 | Scrape eye hands |
| Gwa-Ceoi | 掛錘 | Gwa3 Cheui4 | Gwaa3 Ceoi4 | Gua4 Chui2 | Hanging Hammer – a downward/diagonal hammer-fist blow, characterized by a hanging, arcing energy. |
| Gwan | 棍 | Gwan3 | Gwan3 | Gun4 | Pole |
| Gwan-Ma | 棍馬 | Gwan3 Máh | Gwan3 Maa5 | Gun4 Ma3 | Pole Stance |
| Gwai-Da-Jung-Sin | 歸打中線 | Gwāi Dá Jūng Sin | Gwai1 Daa2 Zung1 Sin3 | Guī Dǎ Zhōng Xiàn | Return to, go back, to revert to Centerline strike. Whenever your line of attack or defense is broken, you must recover and re-establish control of the centerline before resuming attack. |
| Gwat-Da | 刮打 | Gwaat-Dá | Gwaat3 Daa2 | Guā Dǎ | to wipe, to scrape, to sweep or to brush off – punch. It is a combined motion where a scraping or deflecting action (刮) transitions immediately into a strike (打). |
| Gwo-Sau | 過手 | Gwo3 Sau2 | Gwo3 Sau2 | Guo4 Shou3 | Fighting practice (passing fist) |
| Haam-Hung-Bat-Bui | 涵胸拔背 | Haam4 Hung1 Bat6 Bui3 | Haam4 Hung1 Bat6 Bui3 | Hán Xiōng Bá Bèi | To maintain composure, humility, and tolerance — cultivating an inward calmness that complements physical structure and elevate back. Haam4 is more a philodphical and emotional state. Compare to Ham4 which is more a postural and physical state |
| Ha-Bin-Kuen | 下鞭拳 | Ha6 Bin1 Kuen4 | Haa6 Bin1 Kyun4 | Xia4 Bian1 Quan2 | Lower/Downward whipping Fist |
| Ha-Cham-Jarn | 下沉踭 | Ha6 Cham4 Jaang1 | Haa6 Cam4 Zaang1 | Xia4 Chen2 Zheng1 | Lower/Downward Sinking elbow |
| Ha-Gaan-Sau | 下耕手 | Ha6 Gaang1 Sau2 | Haa6 Gaang1 Sau2 | Xia4 Geng1 Shou3 | Lower/Downward, parting/slicing/ploughing, hand |
| Ha-Got-Sau | 下割手 | Ha6 Got3 Sau2 | Haa6 Got3 Sau2 | Xia4 Ge1 Shou3 | Lower/Downward Cutting hand |
| Ha-Gow-Cha-Sau | 下交叉手 | Ha6 Gaau1 Cha1 Sau2 | Haa6 Gaau1 Caa1 Sau2 | Xia4 Jiao1 Cha1 Shou3 | Lower crossing (over) Arms |
| Ha-Mang-Sau | 下掹手 | Ha6 Mang1 Sau2 | Haa6 Mang1 Sau2 | Xia4 Meng2 Shou3 | Lower/Downward Ferocious, abrupt Pulling hand |
| Hap | 合 | Hap6 | Hap6 | He3 | Close/Shut |
| Ha-Pek-Sau | 下劈手 | Ha6 Pek3 Sau2 | Haa6 Pek3 Sau2 | Xia4 Pi1 Shou3 | Lower/downward, chopping hand |
| Ha-Pok-Jeung | 下扑掌 | Ha6 Pok3 Jeung2 | Haa6 Pok3 Zoeng2 | Xia4 Pu2 Zhang3 | Downward Pounching palm strike |
| Ha-Pok-Jeung | 下撲掌 | Ha6 Pok3 Jaang1 | Haa6 Pok3 Zaang1 | Xia4 Pu1 Zheng1 | Lower/downward pouncing/press palm |
| Hau-Fook-Sau | 後伏手 | Hau6 Fuk6 Sau2 | Hau6 Fuk6 Sau2 | Hou4 Fu2 Shou3 | Backward, covering/subduing/controlling, hand. |
| Hau-Gam-Sau | 下撳手 | Ha6 Gam6 | Haa6 Gam6 Sau2 | Xia4 Qin4 Shou3 | Lower/downward pinning hand |
| Hau-Huen-Sau | 後圈手 | Hau6 Hyun1 Sau2 | Hau6 Hyun1 Sau2 | Hou4 Quan1 Shou3 | Backward circling hand |
| Hau-Jarn | 後踭 | Hau6 Jaang1 | Hau6 Zaang1 | Hou4 Zheng1 | Bringing back / Backward elbow |
| Hau-Pak-Sau | 後拍手 | Hau6 Paak3 Sau2 | Hau6 Paak3 Sau2 | Hou4 Pai1 Shou3 | Backward slapping/patting hand |
| Hau-Pok-Jeung | 後撲掌 | Hau6 Pok3 Jaang1 | Hau6 Pok3 Zaang1 | Hou4 Pu1 Zheng1 | Backward pouncing palm |
| Hau-Tan-Sau | 後攤手 | Hauh Tāan Sáu | Hau6 Taan1 Sau2 | Hòu Tā Shǒu | Backward, spread/dispersing hand |
| Hau-Wu-Sau | 後護手 | Hauh Wuh Sáu | Hau6 Wu6 Sau2 | Hòu Hù Shǒu | Bringing back/backward. Guard-arm/protective hand |
| Heung | 向 | Heung3 | Hoeng3 | Xiang4 | Guide, lead, aiming, pointing |
| Heung-Ma | 面向 | Min6 Hoeng3 | Min6 Hoeng3 | Mian4 Xiang4 | To face / to turn towards / to incline to / geared towards |
| Hoi | 開 | Hoi1 | Hoi1 | Kai1 | Open |
| Hoi-Ma | 開馬 | Ho1 Máh | Hoi1 Maa5 | Kai1 Ma3 | Opening/Setting up of stance (beginning horse) |
| Hoi-Sau | 開手 | Hoi1 Sau2 | Hoi1 Sau2 | Kai1 Shou3 | Opening Hand / To start / To Start a fight |
| Hoi-Sik | 開式 | Hoi1 Sik1 | Hoi1 Sik1 | Kai1 Shi4 | Opening the Form |
| Huen-Bou | 圈步 | Hyun1 Bou6 | Hyun1 Bou6 | Juan1 Bu4 | Circling Step |
| Huen-Fook-Sau | 圈伏手 | Hyun1 Fuk6 Sau2 | Hyun1 Fuk6 Sau2 | Quan1 Fu2 Shou3 | circling palm, covering/subduing/controlling, block, with the elbow down with the purpose of detaining the opponent’s force |
| Huen-Got-Sau | 圈割手 | Hyun1 Got3 Sau2 | Hyun1 Got3 Sau2 | Quan1 Ge1 Shou3 | Circling cutting hand |
| Huen-Ma | 圈馬 | Hyun1 Máh | Hyun1 Maa5 | Quan1 Ma3 | Circle horse step |
| Huen-Sau | 圈手 | Hyun1 Sau2 | Hyun1 Sau2 | Quan1 Shou3 | Circling hand |
| Hui-Yin | 会阴 | Wuih Yām | Wui6 Jam1 | Huì Yīn | Gathering or meeting of Yin’ (lit.) point. Connecting point between the Ren, Du & Chong Meridians. Located in the perineum region. A major control point for guiding qi. Often used in coordination with breath rhythms |
| Hung-Jong | 空樁 | Hung1 Jong1 | Hung1 Zong1 | Kong1 Zhuāng | Air dummy |
| Jak-Gam-Sau | 側撳手 | Jak1 Gam6 Sau2 | Zak1 Gam6 Sau2 | Ce4 Qin4 Sau2 | at an angle/from the side pressing/pinning/pushing hand |
| Jak-Jeung | 側掌 | Jak1 Jeung2 | Zak1 Zoeng2 | Ce4 Zhang3 | at an angle/from the side palm |
| Jak-San | 側身 | Jak1 San1 | Zak1 San1 | Ce4 Shen1 | at an angle/from the side or sideways Body. Positions and movements that present one side of the body. |
| Jak-San-Chuen-Jeung | 側身穿掌 | Jak1 San1 Chyun1 Jeung2 | Zak1 San1 Cyun1 Zoeng2 | Shen1 Qin4 Chuan1 Zhang3 | (Slanted/Sideways) penetrating/piercing palm strike to the side of the torso |
| Jak-San-Gam-Sau | 側身撳手 | Jak1 San1 Gam6 Sau2 | Zak1 San1 Gam6 Sau2 | Zhai4 Shen1 Qin4 Shou3 | (Slanted/Sideways) Pinning hand to the side of the torso |
| Jing-Ma-Fook-Sau | 正馬伏手 | Jing Máh Fuhk Sáu | Zing3 Maa5 Fuk6 Sau2 | Zhèng Mǎ Fú Shǒu | Upright Stance with Fook-Hand or Straight Stance Controlling Hand. For centerline control, structural precision, and energy projection without body rotation |
| Jak-San-Kuen | 側身拳 | Jak1 San1 Kyun4 | Zak1 San1 Kyun4 | Ce4 Shen1 Quan2 | at an angle/from the side punch |
| Jak-San-Ma | 側身馬 | Jak1 San1 Máh | Zak1 San1 Maa5 | Ce4 Shen1 Ma3 | Sideling stance / diagonal stance / (side body horse) |
| Jam-Sau | 枕手 | Jám Sáu | Zam2 Sau2 | Zhen3 Shou3 | Sinking/pillow, hand |
| Jan-Jeung | 印掌 | Jan3 Jeung2 | Jan3 Zoeng2 | Yin4 Zhang3 | Foreward stamping/print palm strike |
| Jarn | 跪 | Jaang1 | Zaang1 | Zheng1 | Elbow |
| Jarn-Dai-Lik | 踭低力 | Jāang Dāi Lihk | Zaang1 Dai2 Lik6 | Zhāng Dī Lì | Power/strength from the bottom of the elbow (elbow foundation strength) |
| Jeung | 掌 | Jeung2 | Zoeng2 | Zhang3 | Palm |
| Jeun-Ma | 進馬 | Jeun3 Máh | Zeon3 Maa5 | Jin4 Ma4 | Advance Frontal body step |
| Ji | 意 | Yi3 | Ji3 | Yi4 | Intent, to expect |
| Ji-Ji-Ma | 之字馬 | Jī-Jih-Máh | Zi1 Zi6 Maa5 | Zhī Zì Mǎ | Zigzag character, diagonal side stepping |
| Jik-Chang-Gerk | 直撐腳 | Jik6 Chaang1 Geuk3 | Zik6 Caang1 Goek3 | Zhi2 Cheng1 Jiao3 | Straight vertical Front, prop-up/in a straight line, kick |
| Jik-Fu-Kap | 逆呼吸 | Yik6 Fu1 Kap1 | Jik6 Fu1 Kap1 | Ni4 Hu1 Xi1 | Reverse breathing method (inverse exhale inhale) |
| Jik-Jeung | 直掌 | Jik6 Jeung | Zik6 Zoeng2 | Zhi2 Zhang3 | straight vertical (fingers up) palm strike |
| Jik-Po-Pai-Jeung | 直抱琶掌 | Jik6 Pou5 Paai4 Jeung2 | Zik6 Pou5 Paai4 Zoeng2 | Zhi2 Bao4 Pai2 Zhang3 | In line/row double vertical (fingers up) palm strike |
| Jik-Sin-Chung-Kuen | 直線衝拳 | Jik6 Sin3 Chung1 Kyun4 | Zik6 Sin3 Cung1 Kyun4 | Zhi2 Xian4 Chong4 Quan2 | Straight line thrusting fist (front line thrusting fist) |
| Jing | 正 | Jing1 | Zing3 | Zhen4 | Upright |
| Jing-Caai-Gerk | 正踩腳 | Jing1 Chaa2 Geuk3 | Zing3 Caai2 Goek3 | Zhen4 Cai3 Jiao3 | Front, Stamping/trample, Kick |
| Ji-Ng-Diu-Tai-Ma | 子午吊提馬 | Ji2 Ng5 Diu3 Tai4 Máh | Zi2 Ng5 Diu3 Tai4 Maa5 | Zi3 Wu3 Diao4 Ti2 Ma3 | Centerline/Meridian half-hanging stance, (seed [of] noon hanging defense stance) |
| Jing-Gerk | 正腳 | Jing1 Geuk3 | Zing3 Goek3 | Zhen4 Jiao3 | Front, Kick |
| Jing-Jeung | 正掌 | Jing1 Jeung2 | Zing3 Zoeng2 | Zhen4 Zhang3 | Straight vertical palm strike |
| Ji-Ng-Ma | 子午馬 | Ji2 Ng5 Máh | Zi2 Ng5 Maa5 | Zi3 Wu3 Ma3 | Centerline/Meridian stance, (seed (of) noon stance |
| Jing-San | 正身 | Jing1 San1 | Zing3 San1 | Zhen4 Shen4 | Frontal Body/ facing advisory straight on. It is different from Sin/Sin3, which means the centerline. |
| Jing-San-Chang Gerk | 正身撐腳 | Jing1 San1 Chaang1 Geuk3 | Zing3 San1 Caang1 Goek3 | Zhen4 Shen1 Cheng1 Jiao3 | Front, body, prop-up/in a straight line, kick (front torso bursting foot) |
| Jing-San-Chut-Kuen | 正身出拳 | Jing1 San1 Cheut1 Kyun4 | Zing3 San1 Ceot1 Kyun4 | Zhen4 Shen4 Chu1 Quan2 | Frontal body to go out Punch |
| Jing-San-Gerk | 正身腳 | Jing Sān Geuk | Zing3 San1 Goek3 | Zhèng Shēn Jiǎo | Front, body, kick (front torso kick) |
| Toi-San-Ma | 退身馬 | Teui3 San1 Máh | Teoi3 San1 Maa5 | Tui4 Shen1 Ma3 | Backward/to retreat/move back, body stepping |
| Jing-San-Ma | 正身馬 | Jing1 San1 Máh | Zing3 San1 Maa5 | Zhen4 Shen4 Ma3 | Frontal Body or Advance the body step |
| Ji-Ng-Sin | 子午線 | Ji2 Ng5 Sin3 | Zi2 Ng5 Sin3 | Zi3 Wu3 Xian4 | Centre Line |
| Jong | 樁 | Jong1 | Zong1 | Zhuāng | Stake; post; pile |
| Yiu | 腰 | Yiu1 | Jiu1 | Yao1 | Waist, abdomen |
| Yiu Ma | 腰馬 | Yiu1 Máh | Jiu1 Maa5 | Yao1 Ma3 | Waist, abdomen Horse (stance) |
| Jong-Sau | 樁守 | Jong1 Sau2 | Zong1 Sau2 | Zhuāng Shou3 | Structure/stake/guard, hands |
| Jor | 左 | Jo2 | Zo2 | Zuo3 | Left |
| Jor-Yau-Gam-Sau | 左右撳手 | Jo2 Yau6 Gam6 Sau2 | Zo2 Jau6 Gam6 Sau2 | Zuo3 You4 Qin4 Shou3 | Left and right pressing hand |
| Juen-Bei-Seurk-Sau | 轉臂削手 | Jyún Beih Seuk Sáu | Zyun2 Bei3 Soek3 Sau2 | Zhuǎn Bì Xiāo Shǒu | Turning arm, peeling/removing/scrape hand. Jyun Beih Seuk Sau describes a movement that combines body rotation (轉) with an arm slicing motion (削手) to deflect, cut through, or intercept an opponent’s attack while maintaining control of the centerline (中線). It represents a blending of turning energy (轉勁) and cutting redirection (削勁). |
| Juen-Ma | 轉馬 | Jyun2 Máh | Zyun2 Maa5 | Zhuan3 Ma3 | Turning stance |
| Juen-Ma-Chut-Kuen | 轉馬出拳 | Jyun2 Máh Ceot2 Kuen4 | Zyun2 Maa5 Ceot2 Kyuan4 | Zhuan3 Ma3 Chu1 Quan2 | Turning stance punching elbow in |
| Juen-Ma-Mai-Jarn-Chut-Kuen | 轉馬埋踭出拳 | Jyun2 Máh Maai4 Jaang1 cheut1 Kyun4 | Zyun2 Maa5 Maai4 Zaang1 Ceot1 Kyun4 | Zhuan3 Ma3 Mai2 Zheng1 Chu1 Quan2 | turn stance ‘ELBOW IN’ PUNCHES |
| Juen-San-Chang-Gerk | 轉身撐腳 | Jyun2 San1 Chaang1 Geuk3 | Zyun2 San1 Caang1 Goek3 | Zhuan3 Shen4 Cheng1 Jiao3 | Turning, body, prop-up/in a straight line, kick (turning torso bursting foot) |
| Joeng-Jeung | 仰掌 | Yeung5 Jeung2 | Joeng5 Zoeng3 | Yang3 Zhang3 | Face-upward, palm |
| Ha-Jarn | 下踭 | Ha6 Jaang1 | Haa6 Zaang1 | Xia4 Zheng1 | Lower/downward, elbow |
| Joeng-Jarn | 仰踭 | Yeung5 Jaang1 | Joeng5 Zaang1 | Yang3 Zheng1 | Face-upward, Elbow |
| Juk-Sau | 捉手 | Juk1 Sau2 | Zuk1 Sau2 | Zhuo1 Shou3 | Grasping hand |
| Jung-Lou | 中路 | Jung1 Lou6 | Zung1 Lou6 | Zhong1 Lu4 | Middle level |
| Jung-Sam-Sin | 中心線 | Jung1 Sam1 Sin3 | Zung1 Sam1 Sin3 | Zhong1 Xin1 Xian4 | Centre line |
| Jung-Sin | 中線 | Jūng Sin | Zung1 Sin3 | Zhōng Xiàn | Middle- or center line. The central vertical line of your own body or your opponent’s body. Divides the body into left and right halves. |
| Jung-Sin-Chuen-Wun | 央線穿腕 | Yeung1 Sin3 Chyun1 Wun2 | Joeng1 Sin3 Cyun1 Wun2 | Yang1 Xian4 Chuan1 Wan4 | Centerline piercing/penetrating, palm strike. Attacking the true central axis/spinal cord and structure of the body |
| Jat-Sau | 窒手 | Jat-Sáu | Zat6 Sau2 | Zhì Shǒu | Jamming Hand or Obstructing Hand. |
| Jut-Sau | 拮手 | Jut-Sáu | Zeot1 Sau2 | Jué Shǒu | Jerking/blocking/shocking hand |
| Kap-Jarn | 扱踭 | Kap1 Jaang1 | Kap1 Zaang1 | Xi1 Zeng1 | The elbow comes across and slightly downward, as if “covering” the upper gate, and has a forward + downward diagonal direction, with a protective shield-like action. |
| Gwai-Jarn | 歸踭 | Gwai1 Jaang1 | Gwai Zaang1 | Gui1 Zeng1 | To kneel, to drop down Elbow – A dropping elbow strike , delivered by sinking the elbow downward as though kneeling. |
| Kau-Bou | 扣步 | Kau3 Bou6 | Kau3 Bou6 | Kou4 Bu4 | Hooking step, detaining step, a footwork method of pulling one foot inward to close stance, reset structure, or prepare for transition. |
| Kau-Gerk | 扣腳 | Kau3 Geuk3 | Kau3 Goek3 | Kou4 Jiao3 | A hooking or detaining leg, used to control, trap, or destabilize the opponent’s leg |
| Kau-Sau | 扣手 | Kau3 Sau2 | Kau3 Sau2 | Kou4 Shou3 | A hooking or detaining hand used to control or redirect an opponent's arm |
| Kim-Sat | 鉗膝 | Kim4 Sat1 | Qian2 Xi1 | Clamping knees | |
| Kiu | 橋 | Kiu4 | Kiu4 | Qiao2 | Forearm, bridge arm |
| Kiu Sau | 橋手 | Kiu4 Sau2 | Kiu4 Sau2 | Qiao2 Shou3 | Bridge hand |
| Kuen | 拳 | Kyun4 | Kyun4 | Quan2 | Fist |
| Kuen-Fa | 拳法 | Kyun4 fa4 | Kyun4 Faat3 | Quan2 Fa3 | Fist fighting method, fist method |
| Kuen-Su | 拳術 | Kyun4 Seut6 | Kyun4 Seot6 | Quan2 Sku4 | Fist fighting method, fist method |
| Kuen-To | 拳套 | Kyun4 Tou3 | Kyun4 Tou3 | Quan2 Tao4 | Boxing form, fist pattern |
| Kung | 功 | Gung1 | Gung1 | Gong1 | Power or strength of trainee, (achievement; effectiveness; hard work) |
| Kung-Fu | 工夫 | Gung1 Fu1 | Gung1 Fu1 | Gong1 Fu1 | time/labour/skill/time/energy spent (refers to time/energy spent) |
| Kung-Fu | 功夫 | Gung1 Fu1 | Gung1 Fu1 | Gong1 Fu1 | Skill/Art/labour/Kung Fu/Martial arts (refers to a skill) |
| Kwai-Jarn | 跪踭 | Gwai6 Jaang1 | Gwai6 Zaang1 | Gui4 Zheng1 | Downward elbow strike (kneeling elbow) |
| Kwan-Sau | 捆手 | Kwán Sáu | Kwan2 Sau2 | Kǔn Shǒu | Rolling Hands, wrap around Block, binding hands. Kwan-Sau is a transitional combination of Bong Sáu (膀手) and Tan Sáu (攤手), performed in one continuous circular motion. |
| Lan-Sau | 攔手 | Làahn Sáu | Laan4 Sau2 | Lán Shǒu | Bar/block/obstruct, arm |
| Lao-Gong | 劳宫 | Làuh Gūng | Lou4 Gung1 | Láo Gōng | ‘Labour Palace’ (lit.) point. The eighth point of the pericardium meridian. The still center of the palm of the moving hand. Utilized frequently in directing qi in internal arts practices. |
| Lap-Sau | 擸手 | Laap3 Sau2 | Laap3 Sau2 | La4 Shou3 | Grabbing/pulling/drag hand |
| Lat-Sau | 甩手 | Lat1 Sau2 | Lat1 Sau2 | Shuai3 Shou3 | Free hand fighting practice (swinging hand) |
| Lau | 留 | Lau4 | Lau4 | Liu2 | to retain / to stay / to remain / to keep / to preserve (engergy) – Refers to retaining contact or keeping control of the opponent |
| Lau-Sau | 撈手 | Laau4 Sau2 | Laau4 Sau2 | Lao1 Shou3 | Scooping hand (fishing hand) |
| lai | 來 | Loi4 | Loi4 | Lai2 | To come, to arrive or to approach – Something incoming, advancing, approaching from outside toward you |
| Lik | 力 | Lihk | Lik6 | Lì | Raw Strenght, raw power |
| Lin-Waan-Kuen | 連環拳 | Lìhn Wàahn Kyùhn | Lin4 Waan4 Kyun4 | Lián Huán Quán | Chain punches / alternate thrusting punches (successive link fist) |
| Lok-Ma | 落馬 | Lok6 Máh | Lok6 Maa5 | Luo4 Ma3 | Lower your stance |
| Lok-Sau | 碌手 | Luk1 Sau2 | Luk1 Sau2 | Lu4 – Shou3 | Sticky/Rolling arms |
| Luk-Do-Bun-Gwan | 六點半棍 | Luk6 Dim2 Bun3 Gwan3 | Luk6 Dim2 Bun3 Gwan3 | Liu4 Dian3 Ban4 Gun4 | Six & a half point long pole (six point half pole) |
| Ma | 馬 | Máh | Maa5 | Mǎ | Ma is typically translated as stance, but in our lineage, it is also used to indicate stepping. This might be routed in our Southern lineage, where stepping ≠ leaves the stance — instead, stepping = a stance in transition. |
| Mai-Jarn | 埋踭 | Maai4 Jaang1 | Maai4 Zaang1 | Mai2 Zheng1 | Elbow cover/Burry elbow |
| Mai-Jarn-Chut-Kuen | 埋踭出拳 | Maai4 Jaang1 cheut1 Kyun4 | Maai4 Zaang1 Ceot1 Kyun4 | Mai2 Zheng1 Chu1 Quan2 | Elbow cover/In/center punch |
| Mai-Jarn-Kuen | 埋踭拳 | Maai4 Jaang1 Kyun4 | Maai4 Zaang1 Kyun4 | Mai2 Zheng1 Quan2 | Elbow cover (center) punch |
| Mang-Sau | 掹手 | Mang1 Sau2 | Mang1 Sau2 | Meng2 Shou3 | (ferocious, abrupt) Pulling hand |
| Man-Sau | 問手 | Man6 Sau2 | Man6 Sau2 | Wen4 Shou3 | Asking/inquisitive hand |
| Mang-Geng-Sau | 掹頸手 | Maang5 Geng2 Sau2 | Maang5 Geng2 Sau2 | Meng2 Geng3 Shou3 | Ferocious neck pulling hand, The character 掹 can have the Juytping translation of Maang5 (Violent pull) or – Mang1 (to pull). |
| Ming-Men | 命门 | Ming6 Mun4 | Ming6 Mun4 | Ming4 Men2 | ‘Life Gate’ (lit.) point. A major energetic gate is located in the small of the back between the kidneys. Control of the Mingmen is a major factor in mastering many internal arts practices |
| Muk-Yan-Jong | 木人樁 | Muk6 Yan4 Jong1 | Muk6 Jan4 Zong1 | Mu4 Ren2 Zhuāng | Wooden dummy |
| Muk-Yan-Jong-Fa | 木人樁法 | Muk6 Yan4 Jong1 Faat3 | Muk6 Jan4 Zong1 Faat3 | Mu4 Ren2 Zhuāng Fa3 | Wooden dummy techniques (wooden man post pattern) |
| Nau-Lik | 扭力 | Náu Lihk | Nau2 Lik6 | Niǔ Lì | Turning/Torque/Turning force/torsion – strength/power/ |
| Nei-Wai-He-Ji | 內外合而 | Noi6 Ngoi6 Hap6 Ji4 | Noi6 Ngoi6 Hap6 Ji4 | Nei4 Wai4 he2 Er2 | “Internal and External Unity” or “Harmony of Inside and Outside” become one- describes the principle that internal qualities (mind, breath, intent, qi) and external qualities (form, movement, strength, technique) must function together harmoniously. |
| Nei-Gong | 內功 | Noi6 Gung1 | Noi6 Gung1 | Nei4 Gong1. | internal skill, internal exercises |
| Nim-Lik | 念力 | Nihm Lihk | Nim6 Lik6 | Niàn Lì | “Mind Force” or “Power of Intent.” Refers to the ability to generate and direct power through focused intention rather than muscular exertion. |
| Ngaan cheui Sau dou | 眼隨手到 | Ngaan5 Cheui4 Sau2 Dou3 | Ngaan5 Ceoi4 Sau2 Dou3 | Yan3 Sui2 Shou3 Dao4 | Eye follows, hand arrives |
| Noi-Biu-Ji | 內鏢意 | Noi6 Biu1 Ji3 | Noi6 Biu1 Ji3 | Nei4 Biao1 Yi4 | Inside/inner gate, darting/trusting, fingers |
| Noi-Cham-Sau | 內沉手 | Noi6 Cham4 Sau2 | Noi6 Cam4 Sau2 | Nei4 Chen2 Shou3 | Inside sinking elbow hand |
| Noi-Chin-Tui-Wun | 內前推腕 | Noi6 Chin4 Teio1 Wun2 | Noi6 Cin4 Teoi1 Wun2 | Nei4 Qian2 Tui1 Wan4 | Inside/inner, forward/in front /towards the front, pushing wrist |
| Noi-Jat-Cham-Jarn | 內窒沉踭 | Noih-Jat-Chàhm-Jēung | Noi6 Zat6 Cam4 Zoeng1 | Nèi Zhì Chén Zhōu | Outside, Jerking/blocking/shocking, sinking elbow |
| Noi-Moon | 內門 | Noi6 Mun4 | Noi Mun4 | Nei4 Men2 | Inside gate |
| Noi-Wang-Lap-Sau | 內橫擸手 | Noi6 Waang4 Laap3 Sau2 | Noi6 Waang4 Laap3 Sau2 | Nei4 Heng2 La4 Shou3 | Inside/inner gate, horizontal, grabbing/pulling/drag hand |
| Noi-Wang-Tui-Wun | 內橫推腕 | Noi6 Waang6 Teio1 Wun2 | Noi6 Waang4 Teoi1 Wun2 | Nei4 Heng2 Tui1 Wan4 | Inside/inner, sideways pushing wrist |
| Oi-Biu-Ji | 外鏢意 | Ngoi6 Biu1 Ji3 | Ngoi6 Biu1 Ji3 | Wai4 Biao1 Yi4 | Outside gate / Outward, arting/trusting, fingers |
| Oi-Ha-Cham-Jarn | 外下沉踭 | Ngoi6 Ha6 Cham4 Jaang1 | Ngoi6 Haa6 Cam4 Zaang1 | Wai4 Xia4 Chen2 Zheng1 | Outside, lower/downward, sinking elbow |
| Oi-Lap-Sau | 外擸手 | Ngoi6 Laap3 Sau2 | Ngoi6 Laap3 Sau2 | Wai4 La4 Shou3 | Outside/outer gate grabbing/pulling/drag hand |
| Oi-Moon | 外門 | Ngoi6 Mun4 | Ngoi6 Mun4 | Wai4 Men2 | Outside/outer gate |
| Oi-Wang-Lap-Sau | 外橫擸手 | Ngoi6 Waang4 Laap3 Sau2 | Ngoi6 Waang4 Laap3 Sau2 | Wai4 Heng2 La4 Shou3 | Outside/outer gate horizontal grabbing/pulling/drag hand |
| Oi-Wang-Tui-Wun | 外橫推腕 | Ngoi6 Waang6 Teio1 Wun2 | Ngoi6 Waang4 Teoi1 Wun2 | Wai4 Heng2 Tui1 Wan4 | Outside gate / Outward sideways pushing wrist |
| Ong-Jueng | 昂掌 | Ngong4 Jueng2 | Ngong4 Zoeng2 | Zhang3 Ang2 | Reverse palm (high / rising palm) |
| Pai-Jarn | 批踭 | Pai1 Jaang1 | Pai1 Zaang1 | Pi1 Zheng1 | Hacking elbows (slapping elbow) |
| Pai-Sau | 批手 | Pai1 Sau2 | Pai1 Sau2 | Pi1 Shou3 | Hacking hand |
| Pak-Sau | 拍手 | Paak3 Sau3 | Paak3 Sau3 | Pai3 Shou3 | slapping/patting hand |
| Pau-Bong-Sau | 抛膀手 | Pāau Báang Sáu | Paau1 Bong2 Sau2 | Pāo Bǎng Shǒu | Throwing wing arm |
| Pau-Wu-Sau | 抛護手 | Paau Wuh Sáu | Paau1 Wu6 Sau2 | Pāo Hù Shǒu | Throwing Wu Sau |
| Pek-Sau | 劈手 | Pek3 Sau2 | Pek3 Sau2 | Pi1 Shou3 | Chopping hand |
| Ping-Ma | 平馬 | Pìhng Máh | Ping4 Maa5 | Píng Mǎ | (waste/thighs) level stance / level horse |
| Ping-Wang-Jeung | 平橫掌 | Pìhng Wàahng Jéung | Ping4 Waang4 Zoeng2 | Píng Héng Zhǎng | Flat/middle, horizontal, palm strike |
| Pin-San | 偏身 | Pin1 San1 | Pin1 San1 | Pian1 Shen1 | Slanting, leaning, inclining to one side. Weight shifted on one leg |
| Pin-San-Kuen | 偏身拳 | Pin1 Kuen4 | Pin1 San1 Kyun4 | Pian1 Shen1 Quan1 | Slanting Body Punch |
| Pin-San-Ma | 偏身馬 | Pin1 San1 Máh | Pin1 San1 Maa5 | Pian1 Shen1 Ma3 | Slanting/Sideways Body Step/stance |
| Pok-Min-Jeung | 撲面掌 | Pok3 Min6 Jeung2 | Pok3 Min6 Zoeng2 | Pu1 Mian4 Zhang3 | Palm strike directly in one's face strike |
| Pok-Jeung | 撲掌 | Pok3 Jeung2 | Pok3 Zoeng2 | Pu1 Zhang3 | Palm strike |
| Po-Pai-Jeung | 抱排掌 | Pou5 Paai4 Jeung2 | Pou5 Paai4 Zoeng2 | Bao4 Pai2 Zhang3 | In line/row double palm strike – complex movement (enfolding arranging palm/hand) |
| Pun-Sau | 盤手 | Pun4 Sau2 | Pun4 Sau2 | Pan Shou3 | Rolling Hands / Moving hands |
| Qi-Gong | 氣功 | Hei3 Gung1 | Hei3 Gung1 | Qi4 Gong1 | a system of deep breathing exercises |
| Saam-Gok-Ma | 三角馬 | Saam1 Gok3 Máh | Saam1 Gok3 Maa5 | San1 Jiao3 Ma3 | Triangular / 3 angled horse |
| Saam-Gok-Bou | 三角步 | Saam1 Gok3 Bou6 | Saam1 Gok3 Bou6 | San1 Jiao3 Bu4 | Triangular step (three angle step) |
| Saam-Gwan | 三關 | Saam1 Gwaan1 | Saam1 Gwaan1 | San1 Guan1 | 3 gates |
| Saat-Geng-Sau | 殺頸手 | Saat3 Sau2 | Saat3 Geng2 Sau2 | Sh1 Geng3 Shou3 | Throat cutting hand / killing neck hand |
| Sai | 腮 | Soi1 | Soi1 | Sai1 | Cheek |
| Sap-Ji-Ma | 十字馬 | Sap6 Ji6 Máh | Sap6 Zi6 Maa5 | Shi6 Zi4 Ma3 | Character Ten Step |
| Sap-Ji-Toi-Ma | 十字退馬 | Sap6 Ji6 Teoi3 Máh | Sap6 Zi6 Teoi3 Maa5 | Shi6 Zi4 Tui4 Ma3 | Character Ten retreating Step |
| Sat Ding | 膝頂 | Sat1 Deng2 | Sat1 Deng | Xi1 Ding3 | Knee Attack |
| Sau | 手 | Sau2 | Sau2 | Shou3 | Hand |
| Sau Sik | 收式 | Sau1 Sik1 | Sau1 Sik1 | Shou1 Shi4 | Closing the form |
| Sau-Kuen | 收拳 | Sau1 Kuen4 | Sau1 Kuen4 | Shou1 Quan2 | Closing fist |
| Sei-Ping-Ma | 四平馬 | Seih Pìhng Máh | Sei3 Ping4 Maa5 | Sì Píng Mǎ | Quadrilateral level stance (four level horse) – Body position where the top of the head, the eyes, the shoulders and the hips are level |
| Se-Lik | 卸力 | Se Lihk | Se3 Lik6 | Xiè Lì | unloading force / neutralizing power |
| Seung | 雙 | Seung1 | Soeng1 | Shuang1 | Double |
| Seung-Bin-Kuen | 上鞭拳 | Seuhng-Bīn-Kyùhn | Soeng5 Bin1 Kyun4 | Shàng Biān Quán | Go up/ascend/rising whipping fist |
| Seung-Biu-Ji-Sau | 上鏢意手 | Soeng5 Biu1 Ji2 Sau2 | Soeng5 Biu1 Zi2 Sau2 | Shang4 Biao1 Zhi3 Shou3 | Double Go up/ascend, darting/trusting, fingers |
| Seung-Chi-Sau | 雙黐手 | Seung1 Chi1 Sau2 | Soeng1 Ci1 Sau2 | Shuang1 Chi1 Shou3 | Sticking double hand / Double sticking hand |
| Seung-Da-Ngaan-Sau | 雙打眼手 | Seung1 Da2 Ngaan5 Sau2 | Soeng1 Daa2 Ngaan5 Sau2 | Shuang1 Da3 Yan3 Shou3 | Double Strike eye hands |
| Seung-Fook-Sau | 雙伏手 | Seung1 Sau2 | Soeng1 Fuk6 Sau2 | Shuang1 Fu2 Shou3 | Double, subduing/bridge/covering, hand |
| Seung-Gow-Cha-Sau | 雙交叉手 | Seung1 Gaau1 Cha1 Sau2 | Soeng1 Gaau1 Caa1 Sau2 | Shuang1 Jiao1 Cha1 Shou3 | Double Upper Crossing (over) Arm |
| Seung-Gow-Cha-Tan-Sau | 雙交叉攤手 | Sēung Gāau Chā Tāan Sáu | Soeng1 Gaau1 Caa1 Taan1 Sau2 | Shuāng Jiāo Chā Tā Shǒu | Double Upper Crossing (over) Arm |
| Seung-Jat-Jarn | 雙窒踭 | Seung-Jat-Jēung | Soeng1 Zat6 Zoeng1 | Shuāng Zhì Zhōu | Double jerking/shocking/sticking hand |
| Seung-Jat-Sau | 雙窒手 | Seung-Jat-Sáu | Soeng1 Zat6 Sau2 | Shuāng Zhì Shǒu | Double jerking/blocking/shocking hand |
| Seung-Kuen | 雙拳 | Seung1 Kuen4 | Soeng1 Kyun4 | Shuang1 Quan2 | Double punches – complex movement (double fist) |
| Seung-Lap-Sau | 雙擸手 | Seung1 Laap3 Sau2 | Soeng1 Laap3 Sau2 | Shuang1 La4 Shou3 | Double, grabbing/pulling/drag, hand |
| Seung-Ma | 上馬 | Seuhng Máh | Soeng5 Maa5 | Shàng Mǎ | Advance step, Stepping forward or advancing into stance, symbolizing attack entry or engagement |
| Seung-Tok-Sau | 雙托手 | Seung1 Tok3 Sau2 | Soeng1 Tok3 Sau2 | Shuang1 Tuo1 Shou3 | Double Lifting Hand, Hold in palm |
| Seung-Wu-Sau | 雙護手 | Seung Wuh Sáu | Soeng1 Wu6 Sau2 | Shuāng Hù Shǒu | Double Protecting Hands |
| Siu-Lin-Tau | 小練頭 | Siu2 Lim6 Tau4 | Siu2 Lin6 Tau4 | Xiao3 Lian4 Tou2 | Little practice way |
| Siu-Nim-Tau | 小念頭 | Siu2 Nim6 Tau4 | Siu2 Nim6 Tau4 | Xiao3 Nian4 Tou2 | Little idea / Little think Head |
| Soeng-Biu-Ji-Tik-Sau | 上鏢意剔手 | Seuhng Bīu Yi Tīk Sáu | Soeng5 Biu1 Ji3 Tik1 Sau2 | Shàng Biāo Yì Tī Shǒu | Go up/ascend/upward, darting/trusting fingers, Picking out, diverting, rejecting hand |
| Gow-Cha-Seung-Tui-Wun | 交叉上推腕 | Gou1 Gaau1 Seung5 Teoi1 Wun2 | Gou1 Gaau1 Seung5 Teoi1 Wun2 | Gao1 Jiao1 Seung 5 Tui1 Wan4 | wrist control technique where the arms cross (交叉) and push upward (上) at the opponent’s wrist |
| Soeng-Toi-Wun | 上推腕 | Soeng6 Teo1 Wun3 | Soeng6 Teo1 Wun3 | Shang4 Tiao1 Wan3 | Upward Flicking Wrist |
| Soeng-Jung-Sin-Chuen-Wun | 上央線穿腕 | Soeng5 Yeung1 Sin3 Chyun1 Wun2 | Soeng6 Joeng1 Sin3 Cyun1 Wun2 | Shang4 Yang1 Xian4 Chuan1 Wan4 | Go up/ascend/upward, centerline piercing/penetrating, palm strike. Attacking the true central axis/spinal cord and structure of the body |
| Sor-Sau | 鎖手 | So2 Sau2 | So2 Sau2 | So2 Sau2 | Locking Hand, A technique used to trap, control, or immobilize the opponent’s arm(s). Focus is not just on grabbing, but on using structure and position to prevent the opponent from freely striking or moving. |
| Sou-Gerk | 掃腳 | Sóu Geuk | Sou3 Goek3 | Sǎo Jiǎo | Sweeping Kick / Leg Sweep. Sou-Gerk refers to a low, horizontal sweeping motion of the leg, typically used to Disrupt the opponent’s stance or base and to sweep away the supporting leg, or clear space for entry or follow-up attack. |
| Sung | 鬆 | Sūng | Sung1 | Sōng | Lax, Loose, Relax, Soft, Light |
| Sut | 膝 | Sat1 | Sat1 | Xi1 | Knee |
| Tai | 提 | Tai4 | Tai2 | Ti2 | to lift, to raise, take up |
| Tai-Sau | 提手 | Tai4 Sau2 | Tai2 Saus | Ti2 Shou3 | Uplifting hand (a wrist strike to the jaw) |
| Ping-Tan-Sau | 平攤手 | Pìhng Tāan Sáu | Ping4 Taan1 Sau2 | Píng Tā Shǒu | Flat/middle, spread/dispersing, hand |
| Tan-Sau | 攤手 | Tāan Sáu | Taan1 Sau2 | Tā Shǒu | Spread/dispersing hand |
| Tek | 踢 | Tek3 | Tek3 | Ti1 | Kicking Technique |
| Toi-Deng-Gerk | 釘腳 | Teui-Dīng-Geuk | Teoi3 Ding1 Goek3 | Tuì Dīng Jiǎo | Retreating Stamping or Nailing Kick, Backward Pressing Kick |
| Tik-Sau | 剔手 | Tīk Sáu | Tik1 Sau2 | Tī Shǒu | Divert/Picking out – hand |
| Ting-Yiu-Sau-Fuk | 挺腰收腹 | Ting2 Yiu1 Sau1 Fuk1 | Ting2 Jiu1 Sau1 Fuk1 | Ting3 Yao1 Shou1 Fu4 | Straighten waist, gather abdomen |
| Tiu-Kiu-Chung-Kuen | 跳橋衝拳 | Tiu3 Kiu4 Chung1 Kyun4 | Tiu3 Kiu4 Cung1 Kyun4 | Tiu3 Kiu4 Chong4 Quan2 | Jumping thrusting punch, leaping bridge thrusting fist |
| Tiu-Sau | 挑手 | Tiu1 Sau2 | Tiu1 Sau2 | Tiao1 Shou3 | Levering/Poking Hand |
| Tok-Sai-Jeung | 托腮掌 | Tok3 Soi1 Jeung2 | Tok3 Soi1 Zoeng2 | Tuo1 Sai1 Zhang2 | Upward side palm (same as Wang Jeung) |
| Tok-Sau | 托手 | Tok3 Sau2 | Tok3 Sau2 | Tuo1 Shou3 | Lifting Hand, Hold in palm |
| Tui | 推 | Teui1 | Teoi1 | Tui1 | To push/trust |
| Toi | 退 | Teui3 | Teoi3 | Tui4 | Backward/to retreat/move back |
| Toi-Ma | 退馬 | Teui3 Máh | Teio3 Maa5 | Tui4 Ma3 | Step Backward/to retreat/move back |
| Tui-Jueng | 推掌 | Teoi1 Zoeng2 | Teoi1 Zoeng2 | Tui1 Zhang3 | Push Palm, and is less about striking damage and more about off-balancing or propelling the opponent away. |
| Tut-Sau | 脫手 | Tyut3 Sau2 | Tyut3 Sau2 | Tuo1 Shou3 | Freeing, escaping or releasing hand – Breaking free from a grab or hold |
| Tuen-Da | 吞打 | Tan1 Daa2 | Tan1 Daa2 | Tun1 Da3 | Tun-Da is a compound concept in which the practitioner: Swallow and strike -Absorbs or collapses inward against the opponent's pressure or attack (Tun)-Immediately counter-strikes (Da) using the energy created by the opponent's commitment. |
| Wang | 橫 | Waang6 | Waang4 | Heng2 | Side/horizontal/level/lateral in a straight line |
| Wang-Biu-Ji | 橫鏢意 | Waang6 Biu1 Ji3 | Waang4 Biu1 Ji3 | Heng2 Biao1 Yi4 | Side/horizontal/lateral, darting/trusting, fingers |
| Wang-Cham-Jarn | 橫沉踭 | Waang6 Cham4 Jaang1 | Waang4 Cam4 Zaang1 | Heng2 Chen2 Zheng1 | Side/horizontal/level/lateral in a straight line, sinking, elbow |
| Wang-Chang-Gerk | 橫撐腳 | Waang4 Chaang1 Geuk3 | Waang4 Caang1 Goek3 | Heng2 Cheng1 Jiao3 | Side/horizontal/level/lateral in a straight line/prop-up, kick |
| Wang-Chuen-Jeung | 橫穿掌 | Waang6 Chyun1 Jeung2 | Waang4 Cyun1 Zoeng2 | Heng2 Chuan1 Zhang3 | Side/horizontal/level/lateral in a straight line penetrating palm strike |
| Wang-Gow-Cha-Gaan-Sau | 橫交叉耕手 | Waang6 Gaau1 Cha1 Gaan11 Sau2 | Waang4 Gaau1 Caa1 Gaang1 Sau2 | Heng2 Jiao1 Cha1 Geng1 Shou3 | Side/horizontal/level/lateral in a straight line, crossing (over), Parting/slicing/ploughing hand, arm |
| Wang-Jarn | 橫踭 | Waang6 Jaang1 | Waang4 Zaang1 | Heng2 Zheng1 | Side/horizontal/level/lateral in a straight line, elbow |
| Wang-Laan-Sau | 橫攔手 | Wàahng Làahn Sáu | Waang4 Laan4 Sau2 | Héng Lán Shǒu | Side/horizontal/level/lateral in a straight line, Bar/block/obstruct, arm |
| Wang-Ma | 橫馬 | Wàahng Máh | Waang4 Maa5 | Héng Mǎ | Side/sideward/level/lateral in a straight line, step |
| Wang-Ma-Sau | 橫掹手 | Wàahng Māng Sáu | Waang4 Mang1 Sau2 | Héng Mēng Shǒu | Horizontal, sideways, across – pulling, Yank hand – Horizontal pulling hand. Describes a hand technique that pulls sideways across the opponent’s line. Used to off-balance, clear a guard, or redirect force laterally. |
| Wang-Pok-Jeung | 橫撲掌 | Waang4 Pok3 – Zoeng2 | Waang4 Pok3 – Zoeng2 | Heng2 Pu1 Zhang3 | Horizontal Pouncing Palm – A palm strike delivered sideways or across the body (Attack the side of the head, ribs, or flank), often at an angle rather than straight down the centerline. |
| Wang-Sou-Pek-Sau | 橫掃劈手 | Waang6 Sou2 Pek3 Sau2 | Wang4 Sou3 Pek3 Sau2 | Heng2 Sao3 Pi1 Shou3 | Side/horizontal/level/lateral in a straight line, sweeping, chopping hand – the sweeping motion can clear the opponent’s arms while the chopping hand strikes simultaneously. |
| Wang-Sou-Fook-Sau | 橫掃伏手 | Wàahng Sǒu Fuhk Sáu | Waang4 Sou3 Fuk6 Sau2 | Héng Sǎo Fú Shǒu | Horizontal Sweeping Subduing Hand |
| Wu-Sau | 護手 | Wuh Sáu | Wu6 Sau2 | Hù Shǒu | Protecting hand |
| Yat-Ji-Chung-Kuen | 日字衝拳 | Yat6 Ji6 Chung1 Kyun4 | Jat6 Zi6 Cung1 Kyun4 | Ri4 Zi4 Chong4 Quan2 | Sun Character Thrusting Punch" (vertical fist punch) – named for the shape of the character 「日」 which is mirrored in the structure of the punch: two parallel vertical arms, mimicking the two horizontal strokes of the character. |
| Yat-Ji-Kuen | 日字拳 | Yat6 Ji6 Kyun4 | Jat6 Zi6 Kyun4 | Ri4 Zi4 Quan2 | Character “Sun” fist, Sun character fist, vertical fist |
| Yau | 右 | Yau6 | Jau6 | You4 | Right (opposite of left) |
| Yee-Zi-Kim-Jeung-Ma | 二字鉗羊馬 | Yi6 Ji6 Kim4 Yeung4 Máh | Ji6 Zi6 Kim4 Joeng4 Maa5 | Er4 Zi4 Qian2 Yang4 Ma3 | Character “two” adduction stance (two character holding goat horse) |
| Yung-Chuan | 涌泉 | Yung2 Chyun4 | Jung2 Cyun4 | Young3 Quan2 | ‘Bubbling Well’ (lit. ‘Gushing’ Well) point. The first point of the kidney meridian, found at the centre of the sole of the moving foot. Energetically comparable and often paired with Laogong. |
| Zek | 脊 | Jek3 | Zek3 | Ji1 | Spine |
| Zhan-Zhuang | 站樁 | Jaam6 Jong1 | Zaam6 Zong1 | Zhan4 Zhuāng | standing meditation on the abdomen called ‘Standing Post |
| Bik-Tan-Sau | 迫攤手 | Bāk Tāan Sáu | Bak1 Taan1 Sau2 | Bī Tā Shǒu | Pressing/to force/press the attack forward, spread/dispersing, hand |
| Jak-San-Chuen-Jeung | 側身穿掌 | Jak1 San1 Cyun1 Jeung2 | Zak1 San1 Cyun1 Zoeng2 | Ce4 Shen1 Chuan 1 Zhang3 | Side-Body Piercing Palm – a palm strike executed with the body turned sideways, projecting the palm forward in a piercing or thrusting manner. |
| Laai-Loht | 拉攞 | Lāai Lóh | Laai1 Lo2 | Lā Luó | Pull-and-Take / Pull-and-Control. It refers to using a pulling action (拉) to break the opponent’s structure, followed by taking or capturing (攞) their arm, angle, or line. This is not merely Lap Sau (擸手), which is a single pulling hand technique, though it is closely related. |
| Nau-Sau | 扭手 | Náu Sáu | Nau2 Sau2 | Niǔ Shǒu | Twist, seize – hand, rotate the opponent’s wrist or forearm. The elbow stays down (沉肘 / Cham Jarn) while the forearm rotates. Rotation originates from the joints and the stance—not the shoulder. |
| Loht-Sau | 攞手 | Lóh Sáu | Lo2 Sau2 | Luó Shǒu | Grabbing / pulling / drag hand, describes taking possession of the opponent’s arm or line—not just pulling it |
| Loht-Ma | 攞馬 | Ló-Máh | Lo2 Maa5 | Luó Mǎ | Take the stance or Assume the stance. |
| Bou | 步 | Bou6 | Bou6 | Bu4 | step (movement or footwork), stance (static position) |
| Jung-Ga | 中膈 | Jung1 Gaak6 | Zung1 Gaak3 | Zhōng gé | Central diaphragm or Solar Plexus |
| Jung-Dan-Tien | 中丹田 | Jung1 Daan1 Tin4 | Zung1 Daan1 Tin4 | Zhōng Dan1 Tian2 | Solar plexus, heart region, heart, lungs, diaphram |
| Soeng-Dan-Tien | 上丹田 | Soeng5 daan1 Tin4 | Soeng6 Daan1 Tin4 | Shàng Dān Tián | Upper Dan Tien, Between eyebrows, or inside head / third eye, pineal region |
| Wai-Hau | 胃口 | wai6 hau2 | wèi kǒu | Solar Plexus or “pit of the stomach” (most common in combat instruction) | |
| Gau-Mei | 鳩尾 | gau1 mei5 | jiū wěi | In TCM/Acupunture – tip of the dove’s tail”, exact solar plexus (CV-15) below the sternum | |
| Tien | 田 | Tin4 | Tin4 | Tián | Field |
| Kap-Hei | 吸氣 | Inhalation | |||
| Tu-Hei | 呼氣 | Exhalation | |||
| Jung-Mak | 中脈 | Joong Mahk | Zung1 Mak6 | Zhōng Mài | Central, Middle Vein, Pulse, Meridian line or flow. In Martial arts typically we refer to it as Central Meridian or Vertical Internal line |
| Wuji-Jong | 無極樁 | Mou4 Gik6 Jong1 | Mou4 Gik6 Zong1 | Wú Jí Zhuāng | Infinite Post” or “Primordial Standing for Tai-Ji |
| Haam-Hung | 含胸 | Ham4 Hung1 | Ham4 Hung1 | Hán Xiōng | To relax and slightly hollow the chest, broadening the back, refers to the postural / physical aspect while 涵胸 (haam4 hung1) refers more to the philosophical / emotional state |
| Bat-Bui | 拔背 | Bat6 Bui3 | Bat6 Bui3 | Bá Bèi | to pull up the back |
| Ha-Lan-Sau | 下攔手 | Ha Làahn Sáu | Haa6 Laan4 Sau2 | Xià Lán Shǒu | Lower/Downward- Bar/block/obstruct, arm – It deflects or jams attacks aimed at the abdomen or groin by sending force downward and slightly forward while keeping the elbow on the centerline. |
| Go-Lan-Sau | 高攔手 | Gō Làahn Sáu | Gou1 laan4 sau2 | Gāo Lán Shǒu | High/Tall- Bar/block/obstruct, arm – High obstructing hand |
| Oi-Tek-Gerk | 外踢腳 | Ngòih Tik Geuk | Ngoi6 Tek3 Goek3 | Wài Tī Jiǎo | Arc from outside to inside kick, Outward twisting kick |
| Dai-Tan-Sau | 低攤手 | Dāi Tāan Sáu | Dai1 Taan1 Sau2 | Dī Tā Shǒu | Low Spread/dispersing hand |
| Wang-Ma-Pau-Bong-Sau | 橫馬抛膀手 | Wàahng Máh Pāau Báang Sáu | Waang4 Maa5 Paau1 Bong2 Sau2 | Héng Mǎ Pāo Bǎng Shǒu | Side Step – Throwing Wing Arm Hand |
| Dai-Chau-Kuen | 抽撞拳 | Chāu Chòhng Kyùhn | Cau1 Chong4 Kyun4 | Cau1 Chong4 Kyun4 | Drawing Collision Fist” or “Pulling-In Bumping Punch. Chau-Chong-Kuen is often translated as a Rising or Uppercut-style punch that draws energy from the ground upward |
| Jung-Sin-Fook-Sau | 中線伏手 | Jūng Sin Fuhk Sáu | Zung1 Sin3 Fuk6 Sau2 | Zhōng Xiàn Fú Shǒu | the Fook-Sau position is precisely aligned with the centerline, a foundational structure in Wing Chun. It represents the ideal balance of protection, control, and forward intent |
| Jung-Sin | 央線 | Yēung Sin | Joeng1 Sin | Yāng Xiàn | central axis, core line. Refers to the true internal central axis of the body — the spinal and structural center rather than the external line dividing the body. In internal martial arts terminology (and in advanced Wing Chun structural theory), it represents the energetic and mechanical alignment that keeps the body upright, rooted, and connected. |
| Juen-Ma-Fook-Sau | 轉馬伏手 | Jyún Máh Fuhk Sáu | Zyun2 Maa5 Fuk6 Sau2 | Zhuǎn Mǎ Fú Shǒu | Turning Stance with Fook-Hand or Turn with Controlling Hand. combining the turning stance (轉馬) with the Fook-Sau (伏手) structure to maintain control of the centerline while rotating the body. This trains the coordination of body rotation, structure, and forward intent. |
| Juen-San-Tek-Chin-Gerk | 轉身踢前腳 | Jyún Sān Tīk Chìhn Geuk | Zyun2 San1 Tek3 Cin4 Goek3 | Zhuǎn Shēn Tī Qián Jiǎo | Turn-Body Kick with the Front Leg |
| Sing-Tan-Sau | 雙升攤手 | Sīng Tāan Sáu | Sing1 Taan1 Sau2 | Shēng Tān Shǒu | Rising Tan Hand or Upward Spreading Hand. Sing-Tan-Sau is executed with a rising or lifting energy to intercept or deflect a downward attack — such as an incoming palm, punch, or weapon strike aimed toward the head or collar line. |
| Juen-Bei-Huen-Sau | 轉臂圈手 | Jyún Beih Hyūn Sáu | Zyun2 Bei3 Hyun1 Sau2 | Zhuǎn Bèi Quān Shǒu | Turning Circling Hand, Juen-Bei-Huen-Sau refers to the turning and circling motion performed to recover or re-establish bridge contact (Kiu Sau 橋手) after deflection or disengagement. It coordinates stance rotation (轉馬) with a circular hand (圈手) to reset the body’s structure, balance, and readiness. |
| Seung-Gow-Cha-Fook-Sau | 雙交叉伏手 | Seung Gāau Chā Fuhk Sáu | Soeng1 Gaau1 Caa1 Fuk6 Sau2 | Shuāng Jiāo Chā Fú Shǒu | Double, Cross, covering/subduing/controlling, hands. Seung-Gaw-Cha-Fook-Sau refers to a double Fook-Sau (伏手) structure performed with the forearms crossed (交叉) in front of the body, usually along the centerline. The intent is to use Seung-Gaw-Cha-Fook-Sau as a defensive or transitional position to guard, control, or absorb incoming force symmetrically while keeping protection of the centerline. |
| Seung-Jat-Wun | 雙窒腕 | Seung-Jat-Wuhn | Soeng1 Zat6 Wun4 | Shuāng Zhì Wàn | Double jerking/blocking/shocking wrists, Both Wrists Jamming. |
| Dan-Bik-Ma | 單邊馬 | Daan-Bik-Máh | Daan1 Bik1 Maa5 | Dān Biān Mǎ | Single-sided pressing step, close in step.A forward-driving step or stance — applying pressure with the body and hip line to compress the opponent’s bridge or space. |
| Seung-Tui-Jeung | 雙推掌. | Seung-Tēui-Jéung | Soeng1 Teoi1 Zoeng2 | Shuāng Tuī Zhǎng | Double Pushing Palms or Two-Hand Push Palm and is a technique employing both palms simultaneously to project forward energy (前勁 Chin Ging) from the centerline. It expresses balanced, symmetrical force—often used to issue energy for displacement, disruption, or structural testing rather than brute pushing. |
| Chin-Ging | 前勁 | Chìhn Ging | Cin4 Ging6 | Qián Jìn / Qián Jìng | Forward Power / Forward Ging – The elbow drives power toward the centerline. |
| Jut-Jeung | 拮掌 | Gat-Jéung | Git3 Zoeng2 | Git3 Zoeng2 | Jerking Palm or Snapping Palm. Gat-Jéung (拮掌) is a short-range, snapping palm technique expressing Jut Ging (拮勁) — a sharp, sudden, inward-drawing energy. Rather than pushing or striking with power from the shoulder, it uses elbow-driven, spring-like energy to jerk, pull, or shock the opponent’s structure momentarily. It is the palm-based counterpart of Jut Sau (拮手) — where the hand remains open, allowing the energy to be released through the heel of the palm. |
| Tek-Chin-Gerk | 踢正腳 | Tèhk Chīn Geuk | Tek3 Cin1 Goek3 | Zhèng Jiǎo | Front kick; a straight, direct kick along the centerline. – Targets: knee, shin, groin. Direct straight line; chamber briefly; retract quickly. Hands remain on the centerline. |
| Tai-Gerk | 挑腳 | Tīu Geuk | Tiu1 Goek3 | Tiāo Jiǎo | Lifting Leg or Rising Kick. – It refers to a short, upward or diagonal kick delivered from close range — often called a slant kick or lifting kick in English. |
| Pak-Gerk | 拍腳 | Pāk Geuk | Paak3 Goek3 | Pā Jiǎo | Slapping foot, leg parry. A short, parrying action with the leg that redirects or checks an incoming leg attack, similar in energy and concept to Pak Sau.” |
| Hei-Sat-Gerk | 氣膝腳 | Hei-Sat-Geuk | Hei3 Sat1 Goek3 | Qì Xī Jiǎo | Energy Knee” or “Forceful Knee” — a knee strike delivered with rooted structure and focused intent. |
| Tiu-Gam-Sau | 挑按手 | Tīu-Gahm-Sáu | Tiu1 Gam3 Sau2 | Tiāo Àn Shǒu | Flick Upward and pressing hand |
| Seung-Ma-Gwat-Da | 上馬刮打 | Seuhng-Máh-Gwaat-Dá | Soeng5 Maa5 Gwaat3 Daa2 | Shàng Mǎ Guā Dǎ | Advance stance with scrape-and-strike., Advance while clearing an obstacle with a scraping forearm and strike in one fluid action |
| Toi-Dan-Bin-Ma | 退單邊馬 | Teui Dāan Bīn Máh | Teoi3 Daan1 Bin1 Maa5 | Tuì Dān Biān Mǎ | Backward/retreating pressing step |
| Toi-Ma-Chut-Kuen | 退馬出拳 | Teui Má Chēut Kyùhn | Teoi3 Maa5 Ceot1 Kyun4 | Tuì Mǎ Chū Quán | Retreating step, Issuing Punch, Used when stepping or shifting backward (Teui Má) to evade or absorb pressure while striking forward (Chēut Kyùhn). |
| Toi-Jing-San-Ma | 退正身馬 | Teui Jing Sān Máh | Teoi3 Zing3 San1 Maa5 | Tuì Zhèng Shēn Mǎ | |
| Kwa-Bou | 跨步 | Kwa Bouh | Kwa3 Bou6 | Kuà Bù | Striding step – Step where the rear leg passes forward of the lead leg — a long advancing stride. |
| Toi-Kwa-Bou | 退跨步 | Teui Kwa Bouh | Teoi3 Kwa3 Bou6 | Tuì Kuà Bù | Retreating striding stance |
| Jor-Yau-Lap-Sau | 左右擸手 | Jóh Yauh Laap Sáu | Zo2 Jau6 Laap3 Sau2 | Zuǒ Yòu Lā Shǒu | Left–Right Lap Sau |
| Jor-Yau-Sor-Sau | 左右鎖手 | Jóh Yauh Só Sáu | Zo2 Jau6 So2 Sau2 | Zuǒ Yòu Suǒ Shǒu | Left–Right Locking Hands |
| Juen-Ma-Chum-Jarn | 轉馬沉踭 | Jyun Máh Chàhm Jāang | Zyun2 Maa5 Cam4 Zaang1 | Zhuǎn Mǎ Chén Zhāng | Turning Stance with Sinking Elbow. Defensive repositioning against incoming force, Maintaining structure while changing angle |
| Seung-Chin-Jam-Sau | 雙前枕手 | Sēung Chìhn Jám Sáu | Soeng1 Cin4 Zam2 Sau2 | Shuāng Qián Zhěn Shǒu | Double forward Pillow hands |
| Toi-Ma-Gwat-Da | 退馬刮打 | Teui Máh Gwāat Dá | Teoi3 Maa5 Gwaat3 Daa2 | Teui Máh Gwāat Dá | Retreating Stance with Gwaat-Da (Scrape-Strike) |
407 terms recovered from the original Wing Chun database.
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