Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society (33 page)

Authors: Adeline Yen Mah

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)