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The accompanying diagram contains the names of all the thirty-six Hua-Hoey characters together with another Im Hoey not included in the ordinary lists. Each character is associated with a particular part of the human frame and this diagram is extensively used in interpreting dreams. Thus if you dream of ears you should stake on Thai Peng or Kun Giok, if of the neck on Jit San, and so on. The characters are here classified as follows:—
- Four of the highest degree (Chong Guan), viz.:—
- Tan Hong Chun, Tan Eng Seng, Tan Pan Kwi and Gaw Cham Khoi.
- Seven Traders, viz.:—
- Ang Yu Li, Chu Kong Beng, Chan Hok Sun, Liong Keng Su, Hong Mow Lin, Teh Pit Taik and Loh Chit Taik.
- Four Priests, viz.:—
- Low Cheng Li, Teh Thian Liang, Tan Jit San and Tioh Hoey Kwan.
- Five Generals, viz.:—
- Li Han Hun, Wi Kun San, Song Cheng Sun, Li Guat Poh and Wi Chi Koh.
- Four Ladies, viz.:—
- Siang Hap Tong, Beh Siang Chiow, Li Beng Chu and Lim Gin Giok.
- Four Happy-lot, viz.:—
- Lim Thai Peng, Tioh Kiu Kwan, Tioh Hap Hai and Tioh Sam Wei.
- One Nun, viz.:—
- Tan An Su.
- Two Friars, viz.:—
- Tioh Tian Sin and Chiu Cheng Hun.
