bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
sweetener (sugar, honey, saccharin, maltose, etc.); sweetening agent; sweetening
to blossom; to flower; to bloom
to beat (e.g. eggs); to whip (e.g. cream); to whisk; to lather
to use (in cooking); to mix (in)
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
(inner) bottom of a pot; lingering recession
oozily; seeping out; very damply; humidly
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)
breaking off; snapping off
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
to boil; to seethe; to roil (e.g. waterfall, torrent); to foam; to well up (of emotions); to overflow (e.g. fighting spirit)
thickness (of a sauce, soup, etc.); viscosity; thick consistency
well-cooked; well-done; browned
sweet flavour; sweet flavor; flattery; stupidity
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)
chorus; singing in a chorus
two things that superficially similar but completely different; night and day; chalk and cheese; (lit.) the Moon and a turtle
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
to well up; to burst; to arise
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice