- to deceive; to cheat
- to frighten; to horrify; to terrify
- to cater to; to pander to
- any; arbitrary; at will; at random
- good and bad; most unfortunate occurrence; in any case; whatever
- base; foundation; bottom
- appropriate to the occasion; fitting
- misplaced kindness; humble term: I do not deserve your many kindnesses.
- to use up; to exhaust
- to show an interest in; to get involved with
- emperor; government; official
- (polite) thank you for your trouble (used when asking a favor or after having received one)
- inwardly; to oneself; secretly
- cautious; prudent
- to rejoice; to be glad
- how (interj. of surprise)
- to change the direction or tone of a conversation
- several times
- information; intelligence
- lit. thunderclap from a clear sky (idiom); fig. a bolt from the blue
- to survive; remnant
- smiling face; smiley :) ☺; CL:副[fu4]
- muddled; silly; confused
- honest and upright official (traditional)
- subordinate; underling
- to cherish; to treasure; to take care of; to love and protect
- to bestow (a reward); to give (to an inferior); to hand down; a reward (bestowed by a superior); to appreciate (beauty)
- in a sharp, forceful voice
- magic trick
- cannot conceal (a matter) from (sb)
- voluntary; autonomous; by oneself; self-
- defensive line or perimeter; CL:道[dao4]
- instantly; in no time
- informer; snitch; spy; scout; (cosmetics) eye line
- to sigh (with feeling); to lament
- Zhonghua, historical and cultural term for China, often used to denote Chinese civilization and identity (as in 中華文化|中华文化[Zhong1 hua2 wen2 hua4] "Chinese culture"); used in the official name of the Republic of China, 中華民國|中华民国[Zhong1 hua2 Min2 guo2]
- earth; mother earth
- TOYOTOMI Hideyoshi (1536-1598), Japanese warlord, undisputed ruler of Japan 1590-1598