to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety
thoughtless; reckless; seldom; rare; ordinary; usual
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
declaration; proclamation; announcement
insane; crazy; nuts; out of one's mind
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
live (esp. concert, show, etc.); live performance; alive
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
echo; ultrasound scan; echographic examination
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
machine parts; machinery; equipment
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to barricade oneself in; to hold (a fort, etc.); to shut oneself up; to be besieged; to dig in
preface; introduction; preamble
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
senior high school (in the PRC or ROC)