anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
to intend; to be sure that
ruin; wreck; mere skeleton; framework
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
to put to shame; to humiliate; to disgrace; to rape; to assault; to violate
taking the extenuating circumstances into consideration
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
sudden; lightning; immediate; shocking
political measures; policy
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
evading blame for a transgression by pinning it on a subordinate and abandoning them; (lit.) a skink lizard's shedding of its tail
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
scandal; deplorable event
enemy territory; hostile place
curtain; hanging; bunting
treasury; treasure house; storehouse; treasure trove; rich source (of)
capable of anything; liable to do
getting on board; sailor; seaman
preliminary announcement; previous announcement; portent; sign; forewarning
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
strong-willed person; old hand; shrewd rascal; strong man; brave man
centre of attention; center of attention
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
use of seductive techniques to attain one's ends (usu. of women)
qualitative difference; disparity; gap
independence; self-reliance