birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
established practice; custom
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
prohibition; inhibition; ban
even though; despite; when
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
self-; from ...; this ... (in contrast to some other ...); aforementioned
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
had better ...; had better not ...
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude