to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act as innocent
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
to arrest; to apprehend; (arch.) to call; (arch.) to summon
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
time; hour; period; class
student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)
previous engagement; prior contract
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
present (brought by a visitor); gift
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
agency; commission; reception (of guests); conveyance (of messages)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
please (give me); please (do for me)
running (of a car, bus, etc.); traveling; travelling; running (of a program)
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
(giving) birth; childbirth; native of; product of; assets; property
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
small token of one's sentiments; just slightly; only a bit
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic