Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society (33 page)

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mah-jong

played with pieces called ‘tiles’

Ni hau

How are you?

qi

energy/life force

shou zu

hands and feet

Tao

The Way

suo xiang wu di

irresistible force that is unconquerable

t’ai chi quan

martial art/meditative exercises/shadow-boxing

tong ren

like-minded people

wei ai

the future

Wei Lai He

Future Vision Box

wu

mindful awareness

wu shu

martial arts

xiao

respect for elders

yang

forces that regulate the universe: male energy (positive, bright, warm)

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