often (happens); tend to; be apt to; be likely to
beautification; glorification
purification; refining; simplification
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
to some extent; to a certain extent
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
unevenness (of colour, paint, etc.); irregularity; unevenness (of quality, results, behaviour, etc.); inconsistency; fickleness; capriciousness
to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge; to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair); to floor (an opponent)
understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
one act (play, etc.); scene; event
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
recollection; reminiscence
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
extra effort; one small touch; small twist
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
pointing out; identification
nutriment; wholesome; savoriness; savouriness; rich food; nourishment
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
to bring back; to restore
interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken