anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
to be needed; to be wanted
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
take a chance; go for broke; nothing ventured, nothing gained
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
do your best; good luck; you can do it; go for it
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
interview (e.g. for a job)
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
surely; certainly; without doubt
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
such; like that; that sort of; very
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
than; from; out of; except; but; more
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
unrequited love; one-sided love
chain; chaining; connection; (genetic) linkage
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
pleasant feeling; good vibes
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
all; entire; whole; altogether
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
suffix for familiar person