Chan, Lien, T’ieh, Sui: These refer to adherence, the “sticking” aspect of T’ai Chi Ch’uan. Chan and lien are vertical adhering movements, lifting from above and supporting from below, respectively. T’ieh is adherence in horizontal motion, and sui is adherence from the rear. Ch’i: Breath or breath energy. In an individual’s development, the ch’i which…
