陈氏混元 38 式太极刀

Initially copied with minor edits from other sites but I have yet to complete the Chinese tonal marking
and appropriate literal translations with footnote. Also the sectioning is my own attempt, as far as I
know, there isn't any official organization of the form into sections.
Section 1
1. 起式 Qi~ Shi\
Starting Move
2. 护心刀 Hu\ Xin- Dao-
Protecting Heart with Saber
3. 青龙出水 Qing- Long/ Chu- Shui~
Blue Dragon Comes Out of Water
4. 风卷残云 Feng- Juan~ Can/ Yun/
Wind Blows Scatters Clouds
5. 白云盖顶 Bai/ Yun/ Gai\ Ding~
White Clouds Cover the Head

Section 2
6. 黑虎搜山 Hei Hu Sou Shan
Black Tiger Searches Mountain
7. 苏秦背剑 Su Qin Bei Jian
Su-Qin Carries the Sword
8. 金鸡独立 Jin Ji Du Li
Golden Rooster Stands On One Leg
9. 迎风斩草 Ying Feng Zhan Cao
Cut Grass Against the Wind
10.腰斩白蛇 Yao Zhan Bai She
Cut White Snake at the Waist

Section 3
11. 日套三环 Ri Tao San Huan
Capture Sun with Three Rings
12. 拨云望月 Bo Yun Wang Yue
Push Away Clouds to Look at Moon
13. 拨草寻蛇 Bo Cao Xun She
Part Grass to Seek the Snake
14. 青龙出水 Qing Long Chu Shui
Blue Dragon Comes Out of Water
15. 风卷残云 Feng Juan Can Yun
Wind Blows Scatters Clouds

(followed by unnumbered move: 腰斩白蛇

Cut White Snake at the Waist)

Section 4
16. 力劈华山 Li Pi Hua Shan
Forcefully Split Hua-Mountain
17. 雁别金翅 Yan Bie Jin Chi
Goose Tucks Its Golden Wings
18. 夜叉探海 Yie Cha Tan Hai
Night Demon Probes the Sea
19. 翻身砍 Fan Shen Kan
Turn Around and Chop
20. 回身再砍 Hui Shen Zai Kan
Turn Back to Chop Again

Section 5
21. 黄龙三搅水 Huang Long San Jiao Shui
Yellow Dragon Stirs Water Three Times
22. 退步分水式 Tui Bu Fen Shui Shi
Step Back to Part the Water
23. 双震脚 Shuang Zhen Jiao
Double Stomp Feet
24. 玉女穿梭 Yu Nu Chuan Suo
Jade Lady Works At Shuttle
25. 腰斩白蛇 Yao Zhan Bai She
Cut White Snake at the Waist

Section 6
26. 野战八方 Ye Zhan Ba Fang
Battle Eight Directions at Night
27. 连环刀 Lian Huan Dao
Circular Slashing Saber
28. 败势撩阴刀 Bai Shi Liao Yin Dao
Feint Retreat then Low Crotch Cut
29. 护心刀 Hu Xin Dao
Protecting Heart with Saber
30. 白鹤亮翅穿心掌 Bai He Liang Chi Chuan Xin Zhang
White Crane Spreads Wings Palm Strike thru Heart

Section 7
31. 反背刀 Fan Bei Dao
Turn Back and Chop
32. 独立式 Du Li Shi
One Legged Stand Posture
33. 披身斜挂 Pi Shen Xie Gua
Cover Body Chop and Hang Slanted
34. 横扫千军 Heng Sao Qian Jun
Sweep across Thousand Soldiers

Section 8
35. 刺刀开合 Ci Dao Kai He
Saber Thrust and Open Close
（或 指南针开合式 Zi Nan Zhen Kai He Shi
or South Pointing Needle Open and Close）
36. 夜叉探海 Ye Cha Tan Hai
Night Demon Probes the Sea
37. 白猿献果 Bai Yuan Xian Guo
 White Ape Presents Fruits
38. 怀中抱月收式 Huai Zhong Bao Yue Shou Shi
Cradle Moon in Bossom Closing Move