top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
to gather in a circle; to form a circle
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
not through; not finished; not done
main shrine; inner sanctuary
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
decoration; ornament; trimmings
now that you say that; now that you mention it
12 signs of the Chinese zodiac
carving; engraving; sculpture
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
leopard (Panthera pardus)
tapir (Tapirus spp.); mo; mythological Chinese chimera similar to a tapir, said to devour bad dreams
living thing; living creature; animal; life
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
to smile with one's whole face; to squint
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
introduction, development, turn and conclusion (quadripartite structure of certain Chinese poetry); story composition and development
heading; headline; index; headword
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
to spend time (on doing something)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
apt to do; liable to do; tend to do; prone to do
small; fine; detailed; stingy
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy