As requested by disciple in another thread, I'm going to list the Chinese names of tai chi postures in a couple of forms. The first one will be the shortest -- the 24 posture simplified form. Names taken from _Tai Chi Chuan, 24 & 48 Postures with Martial Applications_ by Master Liang, Shou-Yu and Wu, Wen-Ching.
24 Posture Taijiquan (Ershisishi Taijiquan)
Simplified Taijiquan (Jianhua Taijiquan)
1. Commencing (Qishi)
2. Part the Wild Horse's Mane (Yema Fenzong)
3. White Crane Spreads Its Wings (Baihe Liangchi)
4. Brush Knee and Step Forward (Louxi Aobu)
5. Playing the Lute (Shouhui Pipa)
6. Reverse Reeling Forearm (Daojuan Gong)
7. Left Grasp Sparrow's Tail (Zuolan Quewei)
8. Right Grasp Sparrow's Tail (Youlan Quewei)
9. Single Whip (Danbian)
10. Wave Hands Like Clouds (Yunshou)
11. Single Whip (Danbian)
12. High Pat on Horse (Gaotan Ma)
13. Right Heel Kick (You Dengjiao)
14. Strike to Ears with Both Fists (Shuangfeng Guaner)
15. Turn Body and Left Heel Kick (Zhuanshen Zuo Dengjiao)
16. Left Lower Body and Stand on One Leg (Zuo Xiashi Duli)
17. Right Lower Body and Stand on One Leg (You Xiashi Duli)
18. Shuttle Back and Forth (Chuansuo)
19. Needle at Sea Bottom (Haidizhen)
20. Fan Through Back (Shan Tong Bei)
21. Turn Body, Deflect, Parry, and Punch (Zhuanshen Banlanchui)
22. Appears Closed (Rufeng Sibi)
23. Cross Hands (Shizishou)
24. Closing (Shoushi)
24 Posture Taijiquan (Ershisishi Taijiquan)
Simplified Taijiquan (Jianhua Taijiquan)
1. Commencing (Qishi)
2. Part the Wild Horse's Mane (Yema Fenzong)
3. White Crane Spreads Its Wings (Baihe Liangchi)
4. Brush Knee and Step Forward (Louxi Aobu)
5. Playing the Lute (Shouhui Pipa)
6. Reverse Reeling Forearm (Daojuan Gong)
7. Left Grasp Sparrow's Tail (Zuolan Quewei)
8. Right Grasp Sparrow's Tail (Youlan Quewei)
9. Single Whip (Danbian)
10. Wave Hands Like Clouds (Yunshou)
11. Single Whip (Danbian)
12. High Pat on Horse (Gaotan Ma)
13. Right Heel Kick (You Dengjiao)
14. Strike to Ears with Both Fists (Shuangfeng Guaner)
15. Turn Body and Left Heel Kick (Zhuanshen Zuo Dengjiao)
16. Left Lower Body and Stand on One Leg (Zuo Xiashi Duli)
17. Right Lower Body and Stand on One Leg (You Xiashi Duli)
18. Shuttle Back and Forth (Chuansuo)
19. Needle at Sea Bottom (Haidizhen)
20. Fan Through Back (Shan Tong Bei)
21. Turn Body, Deflect, Parry, and Punch (Zhuanshen Banlanchui)
22. Appears Closed (Rufeng Sibi)
23. Cross Hands (Shizishou)
24. Closing (Shoushi)