- nothing remains the same (idiom); change beyond recognition
- boundary; clue; indication; to obtain clues; to infer
- to fall; to drop; to decline; to deteriorate; to go downhill
- ancient meaning; original or etymological meaning of a word
- to be subordinate to; to be under the jurisdiction of
- superpower (nation)
- military government
- to rule (a country); to govern; rule; regime
- sovereignty
- internal affairs
- to divide sth into (parts); to subdivide
- window; opening providing restricted access (e.g. customer service window); computer operating system window; fig. medium; intermediary; showpiece; testing ground
- 嘲 cháo: 嘲 chao2: to ridicule; to mock嘲 zhāo: 嘲 zhao1: used in 嘲哳[zhao1 zha1]
- to come across; to run into; to meet; to hit
- rampart; barrier
- as cold as ice and frost (idiom, usually of woman); icy manner; frigid
- to decorate; decoration; decorative; ornamental
- civilian post (as opposed to military); civil service; administration
- people of ancient times; the ancients; extinct human species such as Homo erectus or Homo neanderthalensis; (literary) deceased person
- (idiom) whatever the case; in any event; no matter what; by all possible means
- this year; the current year
- to read out loud to an audience; a prepared speech (e.g. to a party conference)
- to nominate as a worthy candidate; to recommend; to elect; to choose; (weightlifting) to (clean and) press
- to avoid; to evade; to keep away from
- thus; thereby
- to push out; to release; to launch; to publish; to recommend
- historical background
- (idiom) unprecedented in history
- hardly; not in the least; not at all
- to exaggerate; overstated; exaggerated; hyperbole; (coll.) excessive; ridiculous; outrageous
- silly; stupid
- to go against; to be contrary to; to violate
- hostage