8000; eight thousand; many
the future; future prospects
being very popular; being in great demand
to be mentally fatigued; to tired to the bone
eternal; everlasting; unchangeable; invariant
diversified management; diversification
to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial
qipao; cheongsam; mandarin dress
high-class restaurant; high-end store
in proportion to; according to; depending on
good quality; fine quality; superior quality; high quality
interests and preferences
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
place; room; margin; scope
vinegared dish; pickled dish
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
store's appearance (esp. shop front, signs, etc.)
to be full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); to be rich; to be robust (in flavor); to be full-flavored
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
chili sauce; chilli sauce
thickly; viscously; sleepily; drowsily; dozing off
Chinese-style stir-fry containing green peppers and meat; pepper steak (US)
to keep secret; to conceal
(Chinese-style) almond jelly; dessert of powdered and jellied apricot kernels with fruit
chit; sales slip; voucher
to change (cars or horses); to transfer; to possess; to inspire