to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pretending not to recognize (someone); unconcerned air; indifference; nonchalance
for a while; for some time; for a period
mixing; blending (e.g. spices); compounding (e.g. a medicine); making up; dispensing (a prescription); preparation
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
to turn over (in one's sleep); to toss and turn (in bed); to change sides; to double-cross; to betray
height (e.g. of summer); peak (e.g. of cherry blossom season); prime (of one's life); (one's) best days; (being in) heat; rut
to fade; to discolor; to discolour; to diminish; to fade (e.g. of a memory)
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
absolute authority or power (over someone or something)
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
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
time; labour; payment (for labour); pay; tedious job; troublesome job
one school; one sect; one denomination; one party; one faction; one group
advance party; advance team; advance group; vanguard unit
chain of command; line of command; command structure; command system
home country; one's own country; suzerain country (from the perspective of the vassal state); colonizing country; country of one's ancestors; this country
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
2nd day of the month; two days
means; way; method; measure
to reach an agreement; to come to an understanding; to compromise (with); to get along well with
cost of medical treatment; medical expenses; fees for treatment
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
stomach-ache; stomach pain; gastralgia
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
now that; since; so long as; because