five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
righteousness; justice; right
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
just because; even if; even though
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
to be opposite; to face each other
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
taking back what one just said; eating one's words; negating one's previous comment, opinion, etc.
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
millennium; one thousand years; (fig.) long time
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around