If you are learning the Chen-style 56 form, names can be hard to remember across languages. This guide gives you a simple reference with:

• English movement name
• Pinyin (how it sounds in Mandarin)

Note: naming and sequence can vary slightly by school, coach, or competition line.

#	Name	Pinyin	Description
1	Preparatory Form	Yù bèi shì	Stand upright, calm your breath, and set your structure before movement begins.
2	Vajra Pounds Mortar	Jīngāng dǎoduì	Sink and rise with rooted legs, then drop power downward through a compact strike.
3	Lazy About Tying Coat	Lǎn zhā yī	Open the frame, spiral the arms, and settle into a balanced guard posture.
4	Six Sealing Four Closing	Liù fēng sì bì	Draw inward to neutralize incoming force, then close the centerline with control.
5	Single Whip	Dān biān	Extend one arm like a whip while the other forms support, creating lateral expansion.
6	Step Forward, Deflect, Parry and Punch	Bān lán chuí	Step in, redirect, clear the line, and finish with a straight punch from the waist.
7	Guard the Heart Punch	Hù xīn quán	Protect the chest with one hand while issuing a guarded forward strike.
8	White Crane Spreads Wings	Bái hè liàng chì	Shift weight and open the arms upward and outward like wings for lift and balance.
9	Slanting Walk, Oblique Step	Xié xíng ào bù	Move diagonally with coordinated hand-body action to enter from an angle.
10	Lift and Gather	Tí shōu	Raise and collect the hands and center to prepare the next directional change.
11	Advance with Oblique Step	Qián tàng ào bù	Advance on a diagonal line while maintaining rooted lower body and elastic upper body.
12	Cover Hand and Punch	Yǎn shǒu gōng chuí	Use one hand to shield or clear, then issue a short, direct punch.
13	Cannon over the Back	Pī shēn chuí	Rotate the torso and release a forceful strike that wraps over the back line.
14	Back Fold and Lean	Bèi zhé kào	Fold through the spine and hips, then issue body pressure or shoulder-style force.
15	Blue Dragon Emerges from Water	Qīng lóng chū shuǐ	Rise from a lower level and project forward with a lifting, emerging action.
16	Chopping Hand	Zhǎn shǒu	Deliver a downward or diagonal chopping action with connected body power.
17	Turn Flower, Dancing Sleeves	Fān huā wǔ xiù	Rotate and circle the arms with loose, flowing transitions to redirect force.
18	Sea-Bottom Flower Turn	Hǎi dǐ fān huā	Dip and spiral low, then turn the body to change angle and direction.
19	Left Sweep Kick	Zuǒ cā jiǎo	Sweep the left leg in a controlled arc while keeping the torso stable.
20	Right Sweep Kick	Yòu cā jiǎo	Sweep the right leg in an arc with balance, timing, and coordinated arm support.
21	Heel Kick	Dēng yī gēn	Lift and extend a forward heel kick with rooted standing leg and aligned hips.
22	Advance with Oblique Step	Qián tàng ào bù	Re-enter diagonally with forward intent while preserving center and structure.
23	Ground Strike Punch	Jī dì chuí	Drop level and issue a low strike toward the ground line with body connection.
24	Turn Body, Double Lift Kick	Fān shēn èr qǐ jiǎo	Turn the torso and perform a double lifting kick action with coordinated timing.
25	Guard the Heart Punch	Hù xīn quán	Maintain center protection and deliver a direct guarded punch.
26	Tornado Kick	Xuàn fēng jiǎo	Spin through the hips and waist to deliver a circular, whipping kick.
27	Right Heel Kick	Yòu dēng yī gēn	Extend a right-side heel kick with controlled core and stable support leg.
28	Cover Hand and Punch	Yǎn shǒu gōng chuí	Deflect or cover with one hand, then drive a compact punch from the center.
29	Small Capture and Strike	Xiǎo qín dǎ	Use a short seizing action followed by a close-range strike.
30	Embrace Head, Push Mountain	Bào tóu tuī shān	Wrap and contain upper space, then issue a two-hand forward push.
31	Six Sealing Four Closing	Liù fēng sì bì	Fold inward and close the frame to control centerline and distance.
32	Single Whip	Dān biān	Re-open into the signature lateral expansion with whip-hand structure.
33	Cloud Hands	Yún shǒu	Step sideways while the hands circle smoothly like clouds across the body.
34	High Pat on Horse	Gāo tàn mǎ	Rise slightly and place a high forward hand action with light, agile footwork.
35	Right Linked Cannon Fists	Yòu lián zhū pào	Issue a chain of right-side explosive punches with fast waist-driven rhythm.
36	Left Linked Cannon Fists	Zuǒ lián zhū pào	Continue with left-side linked explosive punches while maintaining root.
37	Flash Through the Back	Shǎn tōng bèi	Open suddenly through the torso and back to express quick penetrating force.
38	Finger-Crotch Punch	Zhǐ dāng chuí	Aim a low-line strike while protecting your center and stance integrity.
39	White Ape Offers Fruit	Bái yuán xiàn guǒ	Present and project a forward offering-style hand action with springy intent.
40	Six Sealing Four Closing	Liù fēng sì bì	Re-collect and seal space, controlling contact before the next opening.
41	Single Whip	Dān biān	Expand outward again with clear frame, reach, and rooted base.
42	Sparrow Lands, Dragon Coils Low	Què dì lóng	Lower the body deeply while coiling the torso for compact power.
43	Step Up Seven Stars	Shàng bù qī xīng	Step in and lift guarding points upward in a compact defensive-offensive shape.
44	Step Back, Ride Tiger	Xià bù kuà hǔ	Retreat with control while maintaining readiness to counter from a lowered stance.
45	Turn Body, Double Lotus Kick	Zhuǎn shēn shuāng bǎi lián	Turn and deliver a double lotus-style sweeping kick with circular momentum.
46	Head-Level Cannon Punch	Dāng tóu pào	Issue a direct, forceful strike toward head level with explosive intent.
47	Vajra Pounds Mortar	Jīngāng dǎoduì	Repeat the rooted drop-and-strike action to reinforce structure and power.
48	Lazy About Tying Coat	Lǎn zhā yī	Return to an open guard posture with relaxed but ready alignment.
49	Six Sealing Four Closing	Liù fēng sì bì	Draw in and seal, maintaining center control before final transitions.
50	Single Whip	Dān biān	Extend to the side once more with unified whole-body expansion.
51	Cloud Hands	Yún shǒu	Flow through lateral stepping and circular hand transitions to soften tempo.
52	High Pat on Horse	Gāo tàn mǎ	Rise and place a high forward hand action to set up the ending sequence.
53	Cross Kick	Shí zì jiǎo	Kick through a crossing line while keeping the torso upright and controlled.
54	Finger-Crotch Punch	Zhǐ dāng chuí	Deliver a final low-line strike with clear structure and rooted stance.
55	White Ape Offers Fruit	Bái yuán xiàn guǒ	Express a forward presenting action with springy, connected whole-body force.
56	Closing Form	Shōu shì	Settle the breath and posture, returning to neutral with calm and balance.

Quick Pronunciation Tips

• q sounds like ch in "cheese" (lighter).
• x sounds like sh in "she" (softer).
• zh sounds like j in "jam" with the tongue curled back.
• Tone marks matter, but your teacher's spoken rhythm is most important.