Oral transmission by the late grandmaster Huang Sheng-shyan of Malaysia.
Notes provided by Mr. Lin Jing-deh of Taipei who studied with Huang in the early 80's.
Translated by David Chen, 1997.

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(Neutralizing as in Taijiquan Push-hands training)

Tseo (Shifting) is the distance between advance and retreat.
Hua (Turning) is the space between left turn and right turn.

When neutralizing always start with the turning first and then shifting,
but continue the turning with shifting simultaneously.

The key of neutralizing is the centerline of the body.

Neutralize your own centerline first, and then the opponent's incoming centerline.

Before neutralizing, calmly listen to the opponent's intention;
neutralize his intention first, then his body.

Neutralizing is like receiving a fastball,
avoid its peak energy, and yield its sharp impact.

The more you practice neutralizing, the more your inner circle will be refined.

After you've grasped the art of neutralizing,
it will be very easy for you to handle opponent's challenge.

To effortlessly neutralize, you must be able to follow opponent's energy momentum (Qi-shr).

At the highest level of neutralizing,
there's no need for turning and shifting,
as soon as the opponent's energy (Qi) connects yours**, you discharge.

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** You need to connect the opponent's incoming energy with yours in order to discharge, which involves the correct angle, timing, speed and the line of rooting.