to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
so miserable that it is painful to look at; can't bear to look at; painful to watch
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
again; once more; a second time
like this; this sort; this way
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
such; this sort of; like this
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to rise; to erect; to get up
dive (e.g. into water); (underwater) diving; dive (of an aircraft)
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
gushing forth; bursting out; (lit.) like breaking a dam
to run off (fluid); to run down; to flow down
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)