death; the late; the deceased
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
this and that; one thing or another
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
(somebody's) child; person with parents; other people's children; the Son of Man; Christ
symmetry; balance; proportion; uniformity
to apply pressure to; to press
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
fragile article; breakables; broken article
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to be flurried; to be confused; to lose one's head
to be flexible; to be accommodating
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
not caring; not giving a damn
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
naked; nude; unvarnished (e.g. truth); plain (e.g. fact); frank
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
it is I who should say so
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
at first; in the beginning; originally
western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
one's real father; natural father; biological father
neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries
suppression; repression; subjugation
channel (e.g. between two land masses); strait
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
soldiers garrisoned at strategic posts in Kyushu in ancient times; Chinese soldiers stationed to protect remote regions of the country during the Tang dynasty