- great goal; magnificent aspiration
- to pace back and forth, not knowing which way to turn; to hesitate; to waver
- to avoid arousing suspicion
- to negotiate peace
- it is said that; reportedly
- (typically preceded by 就…[jiu4 xx5] or 對…|对…[dui4 xx5] etc) as far as ... is concerned; speaking in terms of ...
- have no way out; have no alternative; abbr. to 無奈|无奈[wu2 nai4]
- court; imperial household; dynasty
- to set oneself against; to oppose; to make a pair
- to draw; to paint; to create artwork
- to write (by hand); to practice calligraphy
- full of (zeal, anger etc)
- indignant; outraged
- to feel wronged; to feel aggrieved; (in set phrases such as 委曲求全[wei3 qu1 qiu2 quan2]) to yield; to make concessions; (literary) winding; tortuous; indirect; (literary) detailed; elaborate
- vigor of strokes in calligraphy or drawing; vigor of style in literary composition
- vigorous; robust; powerful
- to show off one's ability
- foe; one's personal enemy
- original meaning; original intention
- painting and calligraphy
- pen and ink; words; writing
- powerful; forceful; vigorous
- implicit; restrained; to be imbued with
- boundary; state; realm
- long sigh; deep sigh
- candid; frank
- to see through; disillusioned with; to reject (the world of mortals)
- excessively; too
- to change; to alter; to transform; to correct
- fault; defect; shortcomings; ailment; CL:個|个[ge4]
- 承 chéng: 承 cheng2: to bear; to carry; to hold; to continue; to undertake; to take charge; owing to; due to; to receive承 Chéng: 承 Cheng2: surname Cheng; Cheng (c. 2000 BC), third of the legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God
- to offer advice, guidance, or feedback
- feast; banquet
- to decline gratefully