for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to look away; to avert one's eyes
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
ear (of a cereal plant); head; point (of a brush, spear, etc.); tip; crest (of a wave); scion (in grafting)
to join; to piece together; to set (bones); to graft (onto a tree)
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
older sister; lass; young lady
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to put one's strength into
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
powerless; helpless; incompetent
unbearable; intolerable; unendurable
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
to take away; to carry off
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
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)
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect