形意十二形取意 Xingyi Twelve Shapes Selected Ideas

龍有搜骨之法
虎有撲食之勇
猴有縱山之能
馬有瘈蹄之功
鼍有浮水之靈
雞有爭鬥之性
燕有抄水之巧
鹞有鑽天之勢
蛇有撥草之精
鴕有崩撞之形
鹰有捉拿之技
熊有豎頂之力

The Dragon has the method of searching bones
The Tiger has the bravery to pounce on food
The Monkey has the ability to climb mountains
The Horse has the achievement of furious hooves
The Alligator has the efficacy to float on water
The Chicken has a contentious nature
The Swallow has the skill to raid the water
The Sparrow hawk has the pattern of piercing Heaven
The Snake has the proficiency to part the grass
The Ostrich has the form of smashing & crashing
The Eagle has the skill of clutching & grabbing
The Bear has the power to erect the head