two Deva kings; guardian gods of Buddhism who stand at the entrance of a Buddhist temple
paid media (marketing activity that is paid for; e.g. advertising)
earned media (media exposure gained through word-of-mouth)
night show; late-night show; late-night screening
owned media (communication channels that are within one's control; e.g. company website)
to celebrate one's recovery from illness
entrance badge; visitor's card
deciding to embrace Buddhism; deciding to seek enlightenment; seeking to have religious awakening
user's manual; instruction manual
compact; portable; easy-to-use; handy
on-the-spot interview by surrounding reporters
drinking at home (as opposed to going out)
rabbitear iris (Iris laevigata)
I sincerely believe in Amitabha; Lord have mercy on me
to hit the bullseye; to hit the mark (in tastes, humour, etc.)
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
waste collection vehicle; dustcart; garbage truck
collection vehicle (garbage, etc.)
to become intimate with (e.g. a woman); to become acquainted
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing
pencil case; pen case; writing case; brush case
affectionately; tenderly; lovingly
failing college entrance exams and retaking them a year later
metempsychosis; saving the lives of many
holding out a little longer
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
to be accepted by a university
side dish; side menu; sidebar menu