cheongsam; qipao; mandarin dress
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
it is I who should say so
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
Western clothing; Western binding
to develop a rash or inflammation (e.g. in response to a skin irritant); to react to (something); to be strongly influenced (usu. negative or critical nuance)
something; some kind of; for some reason
to sniff around; to snoop around; to nose about
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
how; in what way; how about; questionable
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
stimulating; exciting; provocative
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
to collect; to assemble; to gather
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
inner part; interior; living quarters (at the back of a house); inner room; recesses (of one's mind); bottom (of one's heart)
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
at work; in the midst of work; working
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)