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Traditional Wing Chun
Character
Mandarin Pinyin
Yale Cantonese
Cantonese Jyutpin
English Definition
Dai Jeung Di1 Heng2 Zhang3 Dai1 Waang4 Jeung2 Dai1 Waang4 Zoeng2

(Low (sideways) palm) Found in the seventh section of Siu-Nim-Tou in the Scott Baker system. In Yip Chun, Moy Yat, and other systems, it is not found therein. I added the emphasis of the sideways position to indicate that the hand is turned with the fingers extended away from the body.

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Dan Tien (also Tantien)

 

Dan1 Tian2 Daan1 Tin4 Daan1 Tin4

(Elixir (Cinnabar) Field) Energy centers of the body, of which there are three major. The one most commonly used is 2-3 inches below the navel, and halfway between the anterior and posterior regions of the body.

 

Dao Dao5 Dou6 Dou6

(Way) The term Dao (Tao) has many different meanings, such as road, path, way, method, and so forth. Generally, it is used to refer to the Chinese Philosophical school of Enlightenment that has existed in various forms from China's earliest history.

 

Dim Mak Dian3 Mo5 Dim2 Mak6 Dim2 Mak6

(Touch to quiet) Also known as "Death touch." Dim Mak is the art of striking various energy or pressure points in the body, and is found in many martial art systems, both internal and external. The practice of it is not found in all Wing Chun schools, and is taught in different ways. In some, the sequencing is taught in the Muk-Jan-Zong form.

 

 

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