charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
exorcism; ceremonial cleansing from evil influence
evil spirits of rivers and mountains
dispersing; breaking up; running away
to detest; to abhor; to loathe
at precisely that time; at exactly that moment; just then; right then
being blocked (and contained); reduced circumstances
end; tip; extremities; terminal
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
(ceremony of) driving out evil spirits
ancestor; forefather; foremother
to mix; to blend; to combine
foolish; nonsensical; absurd; ridiculous; trifling
to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)
sadistic desires; sadistic feelings
superiority complex; sense of superiority
great trouble; difficulty
type of cleromancy divination (described in the Book of Changes) performed with long sticks; The Book of Changes; Yijing; I Ching
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
mountain stronghold; shanzhai; counterfeit goods (esp. Chinese)
to pass on an order; to pass the word
(unpleasant) state of affairs; predicament; mess
essentially nonexistent; virtually nil
dying in vain; wasteful sacrifice of life
to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
you can never be too careful
to pick something out (nose, hole, etc.); to pry (into people's private affairs)
today and tomorrow; today or tomorrow; in a day or two; very soon
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
to encourage (someone); to cheer (someone) up; to give someone a charge; to empower
powerful army; strengthening of the military
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
brave general; brave warrior; courageous general
great commander; famous commander