Yellow River civilization; Huang civilization; cradle of Chinese civilization
rich person; millionaire; the wealthy
to cook (food); to manage well; to handle well
to pick something out (nose, hole, etc.); to pry (into people's private affairs)
the sun; sunlight; heat of the sun
broth left over after boiling meat, fish, vegetables, etc.; stock
removal of astringent taste (e.g. by cooking)
toll-free number; free dial (e.g. device or combination lock that can be set to any number)
ferrule (of a cane, umbrella, etc.); butt end (of a lance, pike, etc.); hard tip (of a mushroom stem)
sales skills; marketing power; sales strength; sales expertise
Chakaman (brand-name of rechargeable lighter)
sound of wind rustling in the pine needles (like waves)
there are no tricks or gimmicks (phrase used at magic shows); perfectly ordinary (e.g. mirror, pack of cards)
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
to be completely boiled; to be boiled to a turn
charcoal grilling; char-grilling
appears to be; apparently
rock hard; stiff and unyielding (personality); clangor
every other day; every second day
cutting ingredients into decorative shapes (e.g. vegetables)
many objects (for study); encyclopedia; encyclopaedia
manufacturing cost; production cost
slack; slovenly; lackadaisical; moonstruck; love-struck; spoony
dyeing; dyed goods; goods to be dyed
hair style; way of dressing hair
man's looks; handsomeness; good-lookingness
to head home; to leave for home
territorial relationship; regional bond
ease; relaxation; comfort; unwinding
to sprinkle salt on; to salt
sash; sliding window frame (esp. metal)