intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
semicircular; crescent-shaped; half-moon
ten; 10; ten years of age
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
one floor (of a building); single floor
east and west; Orient and Occident; East and West; ladies and gentlemen!; your attention, please!
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
large building; building with a long roof; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
to cause; to induce; to bring about a result or state; to produce
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
place; situation; position; location
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
front; frontage; facade; main
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
the reverse; other side; lining
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time