the cosmic dual forces (yin and yang) and the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire and earth) in Chinese cosmology
to succeed (in doing); to manage to do; to accomplish; to carry off; to pull off
political measures; policy
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
economic fortune; luck with money
one's fate (fortune) as concerns business
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
timing-wise; timewise; seasonal; depending on the time
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
migratory bird; bird of passage
partially consumed drink; partially consuming a drink
weather; fair weather; fine weather
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
military service; serving in a war; taking part in a campaign
such; this sort of; like this
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
filial piety; showing devotion (to someone)
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
to feel blessed to be in one's position; to be thankful for one's good fortune