length and width; length and breadth; four cardinal points; every direction; as one wishes; as one pleases
sutra; Buddhist scriptures
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
being second to none; being in a league of one's own
(political) power; authority; influence
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
to accord someone every courtesy
harboring; harbouring; cherishing; entertaining
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
quiet and secluded life; quiet retreat; idle life
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
foe; enemy; resentment; enmity; harm; injury
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on)
powerful family; powerful clan
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
practice; practising; exercises; manoeuvres; seminar (student debates, presentations, etc.); practicum
fluent (in a language); flowing
front; frontage; facade; main
difficulty; trouble; accident; disaster; fault; defect
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
water's edge; beach; shore
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
Yangtze River; Changjiang River
stronghold; fortress; strategic position; key position
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification