才 Num. Index: 10.00 ㄘㄞˊ cai2 .

N. (1) Ability, aptitude, natural gift: 才能，才幹，才力，etc., cai2neng2, cai2gan4, cai2li4↓;
文才，詩才 literary, poetic gift.
(2) Person in regard to capability, personality, character: 人才 useful person;
沒有人才 lacking in capable men;
幹才 practical ability, person with such ability;
天才 genius;
奴才 (contempt.) slave;
蠢才 (abuse) dullard, idiot, imbecile;
大才小用 an able man given a small job;
英才，高才 great talent;
小有才 (person) gifted with a fair degree of cleverness, possesses certain but limited abilities;
才難 really able men are difficult to come by;
(closely related 材 timber, 10B.00).

Adv. (1) (Emphatic assertion, similar to German doch) indeed: 那我才不怕 I'm certainly not afraid of that;
那才妙了 would indeed be fun (if it should happen);
你才是我所喜歡的人 you (not anybody else) are the one I love.
(2) Just, just now (in place of awkward character 纔): 剛才 just now;
才晴又雨 sky has just cleared and now it rains again;
才要開飯客人來了 just as we were sitting down to dinner, a guest appeared.

Words 1. 才氣 cai2chi4 (cai2chi0), n., rich talent, brilliance of mind.
2. 才情 cai2qing2, n., great ability, esp. litr. aptitude.
3. 才調 cai2diao4, n., see cai2chi4↑.
4. 才分 cai2fen4, n., inborn ability.
5. 才幹 cai2gan4 (cai2gan0), n., practical ability.
6. 才華 cai2hua2, n., see cai2chi4↑.
7. 才智 cai2zhi4, n., wisdom and ability.
8. 才具 cai2jU4, n., aptitude, capability (of person).
9. 才力 cai2li4, n., force of personality, spirit.
10. 才略 cai2lUe4, n., resourcefulness, political ability.
11. 才貌 cai2mao4, n., personal appearance as reflecting ability.
12. 才名 cai2ming2, n., literary reputation.
13. 才能 cai2neng2, n., natural gift, talent, litr. or practical ability.
14. 才人 cai2ren2, n., talented scholar.
15. 才士 cai2shi4, n., good scholars.
16. 才學 cai2xUe2 (cai2xUe0), n., ability and learning, person's scholarship.
17. 才思 cai2si1, n., brilliance in writing.
18. 才藻 cai2zao3, n., see stairsi1↑.
19. 才子 cai2zi3, n., (1) brilliant writer;
20. 才子 cai2zi3, n., (2) 才子佳人小說 popular romance with a handsome scholar and a pretty girl.
21. 才悟 cai2wu4, n., aptitude for understanding.
22. 才□ cai2ying3, n., intellectual brilliance.
23. 才媛 cai2yUan2, n., a gifted maiden.

事 Num. Index: 10.00 ㄕˋ shi4 .

N. (1) Affair, business, matter: 事務，事件，事情 shi4wu4², shi4jian4, shi4qing2↓;
affair: 這件事 this affair, this business;
國事，家事 national, family affairs;
人事 personnel (problems);
公事，私事 public, private affairs;
萬事 all: 萬事如意 have all one's wishes;
風流韻事 a romantic affair, a scholar's gathering;
事不干己 the affair does not concern one;
事急，事忙 matter is urgent, business is pressing;
事半功倍 half the work with double results;
事倍功半 twice the work with half of results.
(2) Fact, event, happening: 事實 shi4shi2↓;
事與願違 events do not happen as one wishes;
事過境遷 events have passed and times have changed;
事出有因 this happens not without reasom;
事前，事後 before, after the event;
喜事 happy event (wedding, celebration);
喪事 funeral;
紅白事 happy and unhappy events;
事故，事端 shi4gu4, shi4duan1↓.
(3) Trouble, accident, undesirable event: 出事 have an accident (in travel);
肇事 cause trouble, a row;
事變 shi4bian4↓;
平安無事 all is well;
多事之秋 year of many troubles;
大事化為小事，小事化為無事 reduce a big trouble into a small one, and a small one into nothing;
省事 save trouble;
費事 takes a lot of doing;
少管閒事 don't meddle in others' affairs;
造謠生事 cause trouble by spreading rumors;
惹事生非 be meddlesome;
了事 close a dispute, lawsuit;
息事寧人 stop dispute and live and let live;
舉事，起事 start rebellion;
事到如今 things have come to such a pass that.
(4) Matter in gen., matters: 這是怎麼一回事 What is all this? 醫事 medical matters;
政事 politics, government;
軍事 military matters or affairs;
任事 take charge of matters;
史事 historical matters;
軼事，趣事 anecdotes;
房事 sexual intercourse;
月事 menstruation.
(5) Oft. part of title: 董事，理事 board directors;
監事 supervisor;
幹事 executive officer, secretary or manager;
推事 judge;
通事 formerly, official interpreter of foreigh language;
領事 consul;
執事 (LL) oft. used in letters like 先生 you, sir;
管事 men in charge;
縣知事 county magistrate.

V.i. & t. (1) To do: 不事農商 will not take up farming or a trade;
不事生產 does not attend to business or hold a job;
從事教育 devote oneself to education;
無所事事 do nothing all day.
(2) To serve: 事親，事君 serve parents, ruler.

Words 1. 事變 shi4bian4, n., sudden turn of events (relellion, coup d'etat, etc.)
2. 事情 shi4qing2, n., (1) course of events, story;
3. 事情 shi4qing2, n., (2) (shi4qing0) affair, event: 這件事情 this affair;
4. 事情 shi4qing2, n., 沒有事情 nothing has happened;
5. 事情 shi4qing2, n., 有什麼事情 what is up?
6. 事權 shi4qUan2, n., duties and responsibilities (of an official), legal power in a case.
7. 事端 shi4duan1, n., an event, a dispute: 引起事端 causes disputes.
8. 事故（兒） shi4gu4(er0), n., an affair;
9. 事故（兒） shi4gu4(er0), n., some trouble.
10. 事蹟 shi4ji1¹, n., record of events, a person's activities.
11. 事機 shi4ji1², n., crux of a situation, happenings behind the scenes.
12. 事件 shi4jian4, n., an event, an item of business: 這些事件交給你 you will take charge of these several items;
13. 事件 shi4jian4, n., 事件發生 something happens.
14. 事主 shi4zhu3, n., party in an accident dealing or lawsuit.
15. 事兒 shi4er0, n., see shi4qing2↑.
16. 事例 shi4li4, n., case history, case law.
17. 事略 shi4lUe4, n., brief biographical sketch.
18. 事項 shi4xiang4, n., item of business, see shi4jian4↑.
19. 事先 shi4xian1, adv., prior to event.
20. 事勢 shi4shi4¹, n., trend of events.
21. 事事 shi4shi4², pron., everything: 事事小心 be careful in everything.
22. 事實 shi4shi2, n., fact: 事實如此 that is the fact;
23. 事實 shi4shi2, n., 事實上 shi4shi2shang4, adv., as a matter of fact, factually (impossible, etc.).
24. 事畜 shi4xU4, v.i., (LL) to serve (parents) and raise (children).
25. 事態 shi4tai4, n., the look of things, situation, circumstances.
26. 事體 shi4ti3, n., business (important, unimportant): 事體□單，複雜 matter is simple, complicated.
27. 事物 shi4wu4¹, n., things, articles, objects: 各種事物 different things (coats, umbrellas, etc.).
28. 事務 shi4wu4², n., business, business duties, gen. affairs;
29. 事務 shi4wu4², n., 事務員 (also wr. 庶務) man in business office in charge of business side (outings, arrangements, etc.);
30. 事務 shi4wu4², n., 事務所 business office (as of lawyer, doctor).
31. 事樣兒 shi4yang4er0, n., look or appearance of things: 成什麼事樣兒 what will it look like?
32. 事業 shi4ye4, n., (1) a man's business or life work, career;
33. 事業 shi4ye4, n., (2) business enterprise: 公共事業 a public enterprise.
34. 事宜 shi4yi2, n., (official) event, case, subject dealt with.
35. 事由 shi4you2, n., story (of event, dispute, etc.);
36. 事由 shi4you2, n., 事由兒 shi4you2er0, n., some kind of work or event: 什麼事由兒他也做 he'll take up any kind of work.

寸 Num. Index: 10.00 ㄘㄨㄣˋ cun4 .

N. An inch (cf. 吋 English inch): 三寸丁 a three-inch nail, (fig.) a pint-sized person;
三寸金蓮 81.30;
方寸 square inch, also heart: 方寸已亂 my heart is already upset;
立方寸 cubic inch;
公寸 decimeter;
尺寸 dimensions of anything;
尺有所短，寸有所長 every man has his strong and weak points.

Adj. (1) Very small in amount: 手無寸鐵 a man unarmed (“not a scrap of metal”);
寸步難行 cannot walk a step;
寸土寸地 a wisp of territory;
寸絲不掛 totally nude;
寸腸 my little thoughts or feelings;
寸紙 a short note;
寸刻，寸□，寸晷 even a brief moment (must be utilized);
寸功 humble achievement or service;
寸進 small progress;
寸草不留 complete devastation of land.
(2) (Coll.) just right, right moment: 他來得真寸 he comes just at the right time.

Words 1. 寸衷 cun4zhong1, n., (LL) my heart, innermost feelings.
2. 寸口 cun4kou3, n., (Chin. med.) a person's pulse on the wrist.
3. 寸心 cun4xin1, n., see cun4zhong1↑.
4. 寸田 cun4tian2, n., the heart (from 心田).
5. 寸子 cun4zi0, n., (Chin. opera) false sole worn by actress.
6. 寸陰 cun4yin1, n., a few minutes, a very short time (to be valued for study and not squandered.)

專 Num. Index: 10.00 ㄓㄨㄢ zhuan1 .

N. (1) A surname.
(2) Short for 專門學校, see 專門 zhuan1men2↓: 商專 commercial college;
體專 college of physical culture;
大專 universities and technical schools.

V.t. To monopolize, take possession alone: 專美 monopolize credit, enjoy credit alone;
專權，專政 zhuan1qUan2, zhuan1zheng4↓;
專掌其事 take charge of matter alone.

Adj. & adv. (1) Concentrated, devoted: 用心不專 is not devoted to one thing: 專心，專誠，專一，專專 zhuan1xin1, zhuan1cheng2, zhuan1yi1, zhuan1zhuan1↓.
(2) Special, -ly confined to one subject or area: 專長，專利 zhuan1chang2, zhuan1li4↓;
專門，專科 zhuan1men2, zhuan1ke1↓;
專家 zhuan1jia1↓;
專攻歷史 specialize in history;
專精，專擅 be specially good at some field;
專對他一人說 talk specially to him along;
專此 (end of letter) the above is what I write about specially;
專望 I wait or hope specially;
專差，專足 by special messenger;
專用㵟 Lines for special use, private line;
專律 special laws;
專條 special clause.
(3) Arbitrary, high-handed, tyrannical: 專橫，專制 zhuan1heng4, zhuan1zhi4↓;
自專 arbitrary, willful.

Words 1. 專差 zhuan1chai1, adv., by special messenger.
2. 專長 zhuan1chang2, v.i. & n., to specialize in, be good specially at (oratory, criticism, etc.);
3. 專長 zhuan1chang2, v.i. & n., a specialty: 那是他的專長 that is his specialty.
4. 專車 zhuan1che1, n., special car or train.
5. 專誠 zhuan1cheng2, adv., specially: 專誠拜訪 make a special trip to call on s. o.;
6. 專誠 zhuan1cheng2, adv., 專誠奉復 write a reply specially.
7. 專寵 zhuan1chong3, v.i. monopolize ruler's favor.
8. 專權 zhuan1qUan2, (1) n., full power to do s. t.;
9. 專權 zhuan1qUan2, (2) v.i., to become absolute head of government.
10. 專電 zhuan1dian4, n., special or direct telegram.
11. 專斷 zhuan1duan4, adj., arbitrary (in decisions).
12. 專橫 zhuan1heng4, adj., arbitrary, intolerant, overbearing.
13. 專政 zhuan1zheng4, n., autocracy.
14. 專征 zhuan1zheng1, v.i., formerly, to enjoy full powers in the field for all military decisions.
15. 專家 zhuan1jia1, n., a specialist.
16. 專專 zhuan1zhuan1, adv., specially: 專專對他吩咐 specially told him (to do s.t.).
17. 專制 zhuan1zhi4, n., absolute monarchy;
18. 專制 zhuan1zhi4, n., dictatorship;
19. 專制 zhuan1zhi4, n., tyrannical government.
20. 專科 zhuan1ke1, n., special department or subject;
21. 專科 zhuan1ke1, n., 專科學校 technical or professional school or college.
22. 專閫 zhuan1kun3, n., formerly, an army commander with full powers in his jurisdiction.
23. 專欄 zhuan1lan2, n., (newspaper) column, feature.
24. 專利 zhuan1li4, n., monopoly in trade, patent.
25. 專賣 zhuan1mai4, n., ditto.
26. 專門 zhuan1men2, (1) n. & adj., a specialized science;
27. 專門 zhuan1men2, n. & adj., a specialty;
28. 專門 zhuan1men2, n. & adj., 專門學校 a technological or professional school or college;
29. 專門 zhuan1men2, (2) adv., specially: 專門與我作對 obssessed in opposing me.
30. 專命 zhuan1ming4, adv., formerly, without waiting for orders from above.
31. 專名 zhuan1ming2, n., (gram.) proper noun.
32. 專任 zhuan1ren4, v.t., specially appointed to take full charge of (department, case, affair, etc.);
33. 專任 zhuan1ren4, adj. & n., full-time job, opp. 兼任 concurrent.
34. 專人 zhuan1ren2, adv., by special messenger.
35. 專擅 zhuan1shan4, v.t., specialize in, be especially good at (playing flute, etc.);
36. 專擅 zhuan1shan4, v.t., take things into one's own hands, atc without authorization from superior.
37. 專心 zhuan1xin1, adv., with concentration, devoted purpose.
38. 專修 zhuan1xiu1, v.i., to specialize in study: 英文專修學校 school of English, or specially for English only.
39. 專使 zhuan1shi3, n., special emissary of government.
40. 專司 zhuan1si1, v.t., see zhuan1ren4↑.
41. 專才 zhuan1cai2, n., specialist, person specially good at s.t.
42. 專祠 zhuan1ci2, n., temple specially in honor of s.o.
43. 專業 zhuan1ye4, n., special vocation.
44. 專一 zhuan1yi1, adv., with single mind and purpose.
45. 專員 zhuan1yUan2, n., an official (“specialist”) attached to some ministry for a temporaty or mominal job.

李 Num. Index: 10.00 ㄌㄧˇ li3 .

N. (1) (lii zi0) (Bot.) the plum, prunus salicina: 桃李 peaches and plums. (fig.) one's students: 桃李滿天下 with students all over the world;
李代桃僵 (orig. allu.) two persons suffering for one another, (now) girl replaces another as wife;
瓜田李下 or 李下之嫌 be found in a suspicions position.
(2) A surname.

孛 Num. Index: 10.00 ㄅㄟˋ bei4 (*ㄅㄛˊ bo2 ).

N. 孛星 a comet.

Adv. (*bo2) U.f. 勃 suddenly.

挈 Num. Index: 10.00 ㄑㄧㄝˋ qie4 .

V.t. To take by the hand, to lift or lead by hand: 提挈 to lift or carry, (fig.) 提綱挈領 to give the main points (like “drawing a net in by its main lines and taking a coat by its collar”);
挈眷南下 bring one's family south;
挈出紅塵 lead a person away from this mortal life;
挈缾之知 (AC) trivial knowledge.

Words 1. 挈挈 qie4qie4, adj., (AC) in a hurry.
2. 挈領 qie4ling3, v.t., (1) to bring, lead (children, family);
3. 挈領 qie4ling3, v.t., (2) 提綱挈領, see V.t.↑.

掣 Num. Index: 10.00 ㄔㄜˋ che4 .

V.t. (1) To pull, to hinder by pulling back: 掣後腿 hinder progress by “pulling leg”;
掣時 che4zhou3↓.
(2) To strike like lightning: 風馳電掣 to pass or strike swiftly like the wind or lightning.

Words 1. 掣肘 che4zhou3, v.i., to tug at elbow to prevent action.
2. 掣曳 che4yi4, v.t., to drag along.

擊 Num. Index: 10.00 ㄐㄧˊ ji2 .

V.t. (1) To strike, hit: 擊罐 to beat a drinking cup and sing;
擊柝 (of night watchmen) beat the rattle and go the rounds;
擊楫 to vow to bring peace to the country (allu. to the story of 祖逖);
擊築 to strike the strings of an ancient lute;
擊鼓 to strike a drum;
擊敭催詩 celebration of festive occasions by poets writing poems within set time limits;
拳擊 boxing;
敲擊 to pound, to bammer;
打擊 to beat, to strike a heavy blow;
重重一擊 give (s.o.) a pounding;
棒擊 hit with a stick or club;
技擊 to fence;
搏擊 to wrestle, engage in hand-fight scuffle;
槍擊 to shoot;
轟擊 bombard with guns or from the air, (fig.) criticize severely;
擊沈 to bombard and sink (a ship);
擊落敵機 to down an enemy plane;
擊節 ji2jie2;
擊賞 ji2shang3↓.
(2) To combat, to fight: 攻擊 to attack, also attack, criticize in writing;
游擊 to wage guerrilla warfare;
打游擊 (now also)sponge meals on friends;
游擊戰爭 guerrilla warfare;
突擊 mount a sudden attack;
襲擊 make a surprise raid;
擊敗 defeat;
聲東擊西 feign attack on the east and strike on the west.
(3) Come in contact with: 目擊 see with one's own eyes.

Words 1. 擊節 ji2jie2, v.i. & t., as in 擊節稱賞 to clap and applaud.
2. 擊賞 ji2shang3, v.t., ditto.
3. 擊刺 ji2ci4, v.t., (1) stab with a sword;
4. 擊刺 ji2ci4, v.t., (2) (of troops) fight with swords and spears.

攀 Num. Index: 10.00 ㄆㄢ pan1 .

V.t. & t. (1) To climb: 攀鞍上馬 mount a horse, (lit.) mount by clasping saddle;
攀附 (權貴) attach onseslf to (persons in power) as a means of securing promotion;
攀龍附鳳 (LL) attach oneself to dragon and phoenix, with similar meaning;
攀高親 to marry into rich, well-known family;
高攀 try to make friends with those higher-up;
攀不上 dare not, be unworthy to seek connections with (persons);
攀桂 (LL) formerly, to succeed in civil examinations (“win the laurel”);
攀折 pan1zhe2↓;
攀花折柳 phr., to philander.
(2) To implicate (accomplice) at court by accused: 攀他一口 make such statements, also 攀供.

Words 1. 攀纏 pan1chan2, v.t., to keep annoying by inappropriate talk, request.
2. 攀親 pan1qin1, v.i., to betroth, discuss betrothal.
3. 攀登 pan1deng1, v.i., climb up.
4. 攀析 pan1zhe2, v.t., break branches: 不准攀折 do not pick flowers, break branches.
5. 攀緣 pan1yUan2¹, v.i., (Budd.) be distracted by material world, like monkeys swinging from branch to branch.
6. 攀援 pan1yUan2², n., seek help from those on top.
7. 攀輿 pan1yU2, v.i., to surround carriage of departing magistrate in affectionate farewell.

□ Num. Index: 10.01 ㄆㄧㄣˋ pin4 .

□� Peel off the bark of hemp (麻).

朮 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄓㄨˊ zhu2 .

N. (Bot.) 白朮 91.41.

未 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄨㄟˋ wei4 .

N. (1) Number 8 in duodecimal cycle, see Appendix A.
(2) 未時 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Adv. (1) Not, yet, have not yet (contrast 不 do not, will not): 未曾 wei4ceng2↓；
未能 have not been able to;
尚未過目 have not seen it yet;
未遇 failed to see him on visit;
未嫁 not yet married;
未成年 under age, or a minor;
和約未成 negotiations have not yet been concluded;
未老先衰 old before one's age;
未之前聞 never heard of it;
未之有也 there never was such a thing.
(2) (LL) at the end of a sentence, equals “or not?”: 寒梅著花未 have the plum flowers come to bud yet?

Words 1. 未便 wei4bian4, phr., it's not convenient to.
2. 未必 wei4bi4, phr., is not sure (to, that), not definitely (usu. conjecture): 未必來 is not sure to come;
3. 未必 wei4bi4, phr., 未必看見這件 (s.o.)may not have seen this letter.
4. 未嘗 wei4chang2, adv., never: 未嘗對他說過 never told him;
5. 未嘗 wei4chang2, adv., used in double negative: 未嘗不是 can't say that it is wrong, it is quite right, see wei4ceng2↓.
6. 未定草 wei4ding4cao3, n., author's manuscripts which are not final, also 未定稿.
7. 未冠 wei4guan4, adj., (AC) not yet mature, before the “capping ceremony” (冠禮).
8. 未遑 wei4huang2, phr., have not had time to (do): 未遑執筆 have not had the time to write you a letter.
9. 未婚妻 wei4hun1chi1, n., fianc𦱿
10. 未幾 wei4ji3, adv., (1) soon after, in a short time;
11. 未幾 wei4ji3, adv., (2) (LL) not much or many (＝無幾 ).
12. 未經 wei4jing1, phr., have not yet (gone through) : 未經閱過 have not read it yet.
13. 未及 wei4ji2, phr., ont in time for, have not had time to;
14. 未及 wei4ji2, phr., have not had time (to prepare, to answer your letter, etc.).
15. 未知數 wei4zhi1shu4, n., an unknown quantity or number.
16. 未來 wei4lai2, n., the future, time to come;
17. 未來 wei4lai2, n., 未來的 adj., future (luck, etc.).
18. 未了 wei4liao3, adj., unfinished (business).
19. 未免 wei4mian3, adv., (1) can't say that it isn't (tactful expression for “is”): 未免過份 is rather too presumptuous;
20. 未免 wei4mian3, adv., (2) could not help: 未免答他兩句 could not help saying a word or two in reply;
21. 未免 wei4mian3, adv., 未免多情 could not help being sentimental.
22. 未能 wei4neng2, adv., could not: 未能免俗 phr., (court.)have to follow the customs.
23. 未然 wei4ran2, adj. & n., before event, before it happers: 防患於未然 prevent trouble before it happens.
24. 未入流 wei4ru4liu2. adj., out of the run;
25. 未入流 wei4ru4liu2. adj., (of writers) not yet known or recognized.
26. 未若 wei4ruo4, phr., it would be better to (sell it, recognize its existence, etc.).
27. 未悉 wei4xi1, phr., (in letters) do not know (how you are, etc.), ＝未知.
28. 未詳 wei4xiang2, phr., is not expressly stated, not told: 情形未詳 do not know the details.
29. 未遂 wei4sui4, phr., (plan, wish) not realized or fulfilled.
30. 未曾 wei4ceng2, adv., never: 未曾見過 never saw, have never seen.
31. 未完 wei4wan2, phr., not yet finished.
32. 未亡人 wei4wang2rern,, n., widow in self-reference (person who is due to die but “hasn't yet”).
33. 未央 wei4yang1, phr., (the night) is not far spent yet.
34. 未有 wei4you3, phr., there never was: 未有如此作法 it was never done like this.

末 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄇㄛˋ mo4 .

N. (1) Last part (versus 本 fonrdation): 本末 beginning and end: 物有本末，事有終始 there is a proper sequence of foundation and end-results, of first and last things;
德者本也，財者末也 charaeter is the foundation and wealth follows;
本末倒置 put first things last or last things first.
(2) Dust, powder (oft. mo4zi0, mo4er0): 粉筆末 (兒) chalk powder;
麵包末兒 bread crumbs;
茶葉末 tea-leaves dust;
藥末 medical powder.
(3) Name of old man's role in Chin. drama.

Adj. (1) Last in time : 末了 at the end;
末班車 the last train or bus;
末年 the last years of a period;
末葉 the last generations of family, last part of century or dynasty;
末流，末代 last generations.
(2) Last in place: 末座，末位，末席 the lowest seats at table.
(3) Last in importance: 未技，末藝 small arts;
末策，末計 the last resort after other methods fail;
末議 insignificant criticism, (modest) my humble views;
末官 (modest) your humble servant, self-reference of official to superior.

Words 1. 末後 mo4hou4, adv., later, after that.
2. 末減 mo4jian3, v.t., commute sentence, lighten punishment.
3. 末節 mo4jie2, n., unimportant details.
4. 末了（兒） mo4liao3(er0), adv., at the end.
5. 末流 mo4liu2, n., later and usually corrupted stage of movement.
6. 末路 mo4lu4, n., the end, death (of plans).
7. 末命 mo4ming4, n., last will (oral).
8. 末末了 mo4mo4liao3, adv., at the very end.
9. 末日 mo4ri4, n., the Judgment Day.
10. 末梢 mo4shao1, n., small end, extremity;
11. 末梢 mo4shao1, n.,末梢神經 nerve endings, peripheral nerves.
12. 末世 mo4shi4, adj., last or declining years;
13. 末世 mo4shi4, 末世論 mo4shi4lun4, n., eschatology.
14. 末學 mo4xUe2, n., shallow scholar, -ship: 末學後進 the younger superficial students;
15. 末學 mo4xUe2, n., (oft. modest) one's own scholarship.
16. 末俗 mo4su2, n., (derog.) modern customs;
17. 末俗 mo4su2, n., latter-day fashions or fads;
18. 末俗 mo4su2, n., decadent ways.
19. 末尾 mo4wei3, n., end (of event, thing).
20. 末業 mo4ye4, n., lower profersions (traditionally, commerce and industry).

朱 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄓㄨ zhu1 .

N. A surname.

Adj. Vermilion, scarlet: 朱唇皓齒 red lips and white teeth;
傳粉塗朱 facial make-up of powder and rouge;
近朱者赤 phr. (fig.) be influenced by close association.

Words 1. 朱陳 zhu1cheng2, phr., 結朱陳之好 marriage of two families, from AC allu., the clans 朱 and 陳 traditionally married into each other.
2. 朱黃 zhu1huang2, n., “yellow and red”colors used in revising or correcting text－hence the work of correction.
3. 朱紅 zhu1hong2, adj., scarlet. vermilion, a shade paler than 大紅 deep red.
4. 朱槿 zhu1jin3, n., (bot.) red hibiscus (＝扶桑 10A.81), described as similar to the mulberry.
5. 朱欒 zhu1luan2, n., (LL) the pomelo (＝文旦) .
6. 朱鷺 zhu1lu4, n., (zoo.) a crane with white pinkish body, nipponia nippon.
7. 朱輪 zhu1lun2, n., red carriage wheels of noble or rich family, see zhu1xUan1 ↓.
8. 朱門 zhu1men2, n., “vermilion gate,”(fig.) a rich mansion: 朱門酒肉臭 (allu.) meat is allowed to spoil in rich men's homes (while wayfarers die of cold).
9. 朱墨 zhu1mo4, n., red ink (made of cinnabar): 朱墨套印 bicolor printing in black and red.
10. 朱儒 zhu1ru2, n., see 侏儒 91A.001.
11. 朱砂 zhu1sha1, n., cinnabar, used as red ind and medicine.
12. 朱軒 zhu1xUan1, n., red-painted carriage of the noblemen.
13. 朱紫 zhu1zi3, n., the noblemen and those of high official rank (in vermilion and purple costume).
14. 朱顏 zhu1yan2, n., pink face, referring (1) to beautiful women;
15. 朱顏 zhu1yan2, n., (2) to youth or in 朱顏皓髮 healthy old age.
16. 朱殷 zhu1yin1, adj., (AC) deep red.

耒 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄌㄟˇ lei3 .

N. A plough: 耒耜 ploughs and plowshares;
耒耨 plough and rake.

來 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄌㄞˊ lai2 (*ㄌㄞˋ lai4 ). [Pop. □]

N. A surname.

V.i. & t. (1) Come: 來往 lai2wang3↓;
往來 exchange of visits, goods, gifts, etc.;
來來往往 come and go;
來而不往 not to pay a return call on s.o.;
歸去來兮 (LL) I am homeward bound;
魂兮歸來 (LL) may the spirit of the deceased come back to us! 來回 lai2hui2↓;
跑來跑去 be ever coming and going;
來到 lai2dao4, 來臨 lai2lin2 ↓；
前來領獎 come forward to receive a prize or award;
不來也好 it's just as well that s.o. hasn't come;
過來吧 come over here;
來呀，來吧 come come;
眉來眼去 exchange glances between them.
(2) V.i., do: 來得及 can be done, there is time enough;
來不及 cannot be done, time won't allow it;
來一下 come and try it;
你來 you come and try;
你來不來 will you join us? 不來了 won't do it, won't come, give up;
胡來，亂來，瞎來 you are making a mess of it;
白來 wasted one's time in coming;
照樣再來一回 let's do it over again;
別來這一套 don't give me ghat! 慢來，慢慢來 ed it slowly, take your time;
來來lai2lai↓;
這樣一來，這一來 by so doing, in this way.
(3) V.t., bring, let's do (s.t.): 來酒，來飯 bring some wine, rice;
來他五斤 let me have five catties;
來八圈 (of mahjong) let's play eight rounds;
來兩盤 (of chess) let's play a couple of games.
(4) (*lai4 (Interch. 徠) v.t., to comfort, encourage (s.o.) to come over to one's side.

Vb. complement. (1) Used after vb. to complement its meaning: (a) be able to, be worth: 說不上來 don't know how to say it, don't remember it now;
辦不來 be unable to do it;
買不來 be unable to buy it;
搶不來 be unable to get it by fair means or foul;
趕不起來 be unable to finish it in time;
做不來 don't know how to do it;
合得來 be able to get along wigh (s.o.);
(b) be worth the effort or money;
花得來 be not worth the money;
花不來 be not worth it.
(2) Expressing an action begun: 颳起風來 a wind starts blowing;
鬧出事來 have got into trouble;
打起架來 a fight has broken out;
提起筆來 take up a pen to write.
(3) Having the sense of “having done!”: 你同誰吵嘴來 with whom are you quarrelling?你剛才說甚麼來 what were you saying just then?
(4) Oft. equiv. Eng. “to”: 看來，想來，說來，聽來好笑 it's ridiculous to see it, to think of it, to speak of it, to hear it;
說來話長 it's a long story to tell.
(5) Expressing direction toward speaker: 走過來 come over here;
拿張紙來 bring a piece of paper;
上來 please come up;
下來 please come down.
(6) With 去 (一來一去) having the sense of “over,” “about,” “in both directions”: 唸來唸去 read it over and over again;
想來想去 after thinking it over;
寫來寫去 write it over and over again.
(7) Used as a final particle: 盍歸乎來 (AC) why not come home?你這是何苦來 why have you done such an abominable thing? 為的甚麼來 what have you come or done such a thing for?

Adj. (1) Future, later on: 來年lai2nian2, 來日 lai2ri4↓;
來春 next spring;
來月 next month;
來歲 next year;
來世 lai2shi4², 來生 lai2sheng1↓.
(2) (Of person or thing) coming, incoming;
來人 lai2ren2, 來使 lai2shi3, 來者 lai2zhe3↓;
來函，來札，來翰 your letter;
來意 lai2yi4↓;
來情去意 mutual expressions of affection;
來勢 lai2shi4⁴↓;
送往迎來 be busy welcoming and bidding good-bye to friends.

Adv. (1) About, approximately: 三十來歲 about 30 years old;
十來個 approximately ten or so;
尺來長 about one foot long.
(2) As (big, small, etc.) as: 你色膽有天來大 your daring in sex exploits is fantastic( “big as the sky”).

Special formations. (1) Forming words meaning “since,” “originally”: 本來，原來 original(ly);
由來 since.
(2) Part of n. denoting time: 近來 recent(ly);
將來，未來 in the future;
後來 later on;
日來 the other day;
以來，而來 since then;
從來，向來 usually, in the past.
(3) Adv. conj., in order to, so that, to: 唱個歌來湊熱鬧 sing us a song (in order) to make the party more lively (equiv. 以 in LL);
開口來說話 open one's mind and (to) talk.
(4) In enumeration: 一來，二來，三來 firstly, secondly, thirdly.

Words 1. 來賓 lai2bin1, (1) n., guest(s);
2. 來賓 lai2bin1, (2) v.i., (AC) come as guest(s).
3. 來禽 lai2qin2, n., (bot) the apple, pirus malus var. tomentosa (also 林檎 ).
4. 來去 lai2qU4, n., (1) a round trip;
5. 來去 lai2qU4, n., (2) distance between two places;
6. 來去 lai2qU4, n., (3) friendly contacts and intercourse.
7. 來到 lai2dao4, v.i., arrive at, come to (place).
8. 來得 lai2de0, v.i., as usual followed by a complement: (1) have the capacity for, be able to: 他很來得一兩杯 he is able to drink quite a few cups;
9. 來得 lai2de0, v.i., (2) act or speak with great force: 你這一句話來得利害 your words are most telling;
10. 來得 lai2de0, v.i., 這一招兒來得好 this move (parry) of yours is well aimed;
11. 來得 lai2de0, v.i., (3) happen, come: 來得不巧 happens at the wrong (unfortunate) moment.
12. 來頓瓶 lai2dun1ping2, n., a Leyden jar or vial.
13. 來附 lai2fu4¹, v.i., submit as vassal state.
14. 來復 lai2fu4², n., a seven-day cycle (as used in the book of change;
15. 來復 lai2fu4², n., 來復鎗 a rifle (translit. also 來福槍).
16. 來服 lai2fu2, n., (bot. MC) the turnip (also 萊服)=modn. 蘿蔔luo2bo0, 20A.11
17. 來稿 lai2gao3, n., manuscript submitted to an editor.
18. 來歸 lai2gui1, v.i. & t., (1) (AC) (of women) be married into husband's home;
19. 來歸 lai2gui1, v.i. & t., (2)submit as vassal;
20. 來歸 lai2gui1, v.i. & t., (3) return, come home.
21. 來亨雞 lai2heng1ji1, n., the Leghorn.
22. 來回（兒） lai2hui2 (lai2huerer0), n., return: 打來回 make a return trip;
23. 來回（兒） lai2hui2 (lai2huerer0), n., 來回一趟 ditto;
24. 來回（兒） lai2hui2 (lai2huerer0), n., 一個來回 a return trip;
25. 來回（兒） lai2hui2 (lai2huerer0), n., 來回來去的 ever coming and going;
26. 來回（兒） lai2hui2 (lai2huerer0), n., 來回票 a return ticket.
27. 來朝 (1) lai2zhao1, n., (AC) tomorrow;
28. 來朝 (2) lai2chao2, v.i., (LL) come to pay homage or tribute.
29. 來著 lai2zhe0, auc. vb., expressing a continuing or completed action: 他說甚麼來著 what has he been saying? 聽見說你認得他來著it's said that you know him.
30. 來者 lai2zhe3, n., (1) anything in the future: 來者猶可追 (AC) the future is yet for oneself to shape or mold;
31. 來者 lai2zhe3, n., (2) anyone who has come: 來者不善，善者不來 (AC) those who have come are not friendly, those who are friendly have not come;
32. 來者 lai2zhe3, n., 來者不拒 all comers welcome.
33. 來件 lai2jian4, n., incoming communication or other articles received.
34. 來今 lai2jin1, n., days to come.
35. 來客 lai2ke4, n., guests, visitors.
36. 來來 lai2lai, v.t., try to do (s.t.): 他做的不好，你來來看 if he doesn't know how to do it, you come and try.
37. 來歷 lai2li4, n., a person's background, career.
38. 來臨 lai2lin2, (1) v.i., come, arrive;
39. 來臨 lai2lin2, (2) n., advent, arrival.
40. 來路 lai2lu4, n., (1) see lai2li4↓;
41. 來路 lai2lu4, n., (2) anything from abroad: 來路貨 imported goods.
42. 來龍 lai2long2, n., (geomancy) a hill exerting a decisive influence (in selecting a site for a building or grave): 來龍去脈 a sequence of events, cause and effect.
43. 來牟 lai2mou2, n., (AC) wheat and barley.
44. 來年 lai2nian2, n., next year.
45. 來派 lai2pai4, n., onset, first symptoms (of a disease): 這病的來派可不輕: the disease comes with serious first symptoms.
46. 來人 lai2ren2, n., (1) a messenger, bearer of note;
47. 來人 lai2ren2, n., (2) in 來人兒 middleman in business deals or employment service.
48. 來日 lai2ri4, n., (1) tomorrow;
49. 來日 lai2ri4, n., (2) the future: 來日方長 there are many days yet to provide for or think about;
50. 來日 lai2ri4, n., 來日大難 difficult days are ahead.
51. 來生 lai2sheng1, n., future life.
52. 來手 lai2shou3, n., the bearer of a letter: 請交來手帶下 please give to the bearer.
53. 來示 lai2shi4¹, n., (court.) your letter or note (same as 來諭).
54. 來世 lai2shi4², n., (1) later generations;
55. 來世 lai2shi4², n., (2) future life.
56. 來事 lai2shi4³, n., future events.
57. 來勢 lai2shi4⁴, n., (1) manner of approaching enemy, landslide, etc.: 來勢媖媖 break in in full fury, also come to look for trouble;
58. 來勢 lai2shi4⁴, n., (2) onset, first symptoms (of a disease).
59. 來使 lai2shi3, n., a messenger;
60. 來使 lai2shi3, n., repesentative from another country.
61. 來頭（兒） lai2tou1(er0, n., (1) position or social status: 大有來頭 very influential socially or politically;
62. 來頭（兒） lai2tou1(er0, n., 來頭不小 not to be taken lightly;
63. 來頭（兒） lai2tou1(er0, n., 此人來頭大 this person has influential backing;
64. 來頭（兒） lai2tou1(er0, n., (2) fun in doing anything: 這種賭博還有甚麼來頭兒 what's the fun with this kind of gambling?
65. 來茲 lai2zi0, n., (LL) the future.
66. 來往 (1) lai2wang3, v.i., come and go: 來往奔波 ceaselessly come and go;
67. 來往 (1) lai2wang3, v.i., (2) lai2wang0, n., friendly intercouese: 您和他有來往麼 do you have dealings with him? 常來常往 frequently see each other;
68. 來往 (1) lai2wang3, v.i., 來往文件 correspondence, communication.
69. 來意 lai2yi4, n., purpose of one's coming.
70. 來儀 lai2yi2, phr., (AC) arrival of phoenixes as a good omen for the country: 鳳凰來儀.
71. 來由 lai2you2, n., (also wr. 來繇) (1) cause: 我尋思著甚來由 I've tried to find out its cause;
72. 來由 lai2you2, n., (2) backgrund: 問起他的來由 asked where he had come from or purpose of his visit;
73. 來由 lai2you2, n., 沒來由 wihtout rhyme or reason, (person) of unknown identity.
74. 來源 lai2yUan2, n., origin, source (of water, news, word).

東 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄉㄨㄥ dong1 .

N. & adj. (1) The east, eastern: 東方 east;
東邊 east side;
遠東 the Far East: 近東 Middle East;
東半球 Eastern Hemisphere;
東風過耳 (advice) unheeded;
東山再起 (of politician) to stage a comebake (allu.);
東施效顰 (allu.) ugly woman (東施) trying to imitate famous beauty (西施) knitting her brows.
(2) Host, landlord, owner: 房東 landlord;
股東 shareholder;
作東 be host of dinner;
東道，東兒，東家 dong1dao4, dong1er0, dong1jia1↓.
(3) (MC) toilet, latrime 東廁，東司.
(4) A surname.

Adv. 東行 going east;
oft. coupled with 西 west, describing confusion, on all sider: 東倒西歪，東零西亂 lying on all sides;
東一個，西一個 lying here and there, spread everywhere;
東一拳，西一腳 a blow here, a kick there;
東不成，西不就 cannot or will not accept post and be without job;
東塗西抹 draw paint everywhere;
東食西宿 without definite place for board or lodging;
東拉西扯 (of talk) rambling, incoherent, disorderly;
東奔西走 going in all directions for s.t.;
東張西望 to look in all directions.

Words 1. 東北 dong1bei3, n., northeast, usu. reference to Manchuria.
2. 東邊 dong1bian1, adj., east side, on the east.
3. 東宝 dong1chuang2, n., son-in-law: 東宝快婿，坦腹東宝 (allu.).
4. 東道 dong1dao4, n., host for party: 做東道, also 東道主.
5. 東丁 dong1ding1, n., jingling sound.
6. 東都 dong1du1, n., Loyang in Suhng Dyn.
7. 東方 dong1fang1, n., (1) the east, the Orient: 東方文化 oriental culture;
8. 東方 dong1fang1, n., (2) a surname.
9. 東宮 dong1gong1, n., the crown prince;
10. 東宮 dong1gong1, n., his residence;
11. 東宮 dong1gong1, n., also empress in East Palace.
12. 東家 dong1jia1, n., (1) landlord, house owner;
13. 東家 dong1jia1, n., (2)the person whom one serves as tutor, secretary or domestic help;
14. 東家 dong1jia1, n., (3) eastern neighbor.
15. 東京 dong1jing1, n., Tokyo;
16. 東京 dong1jing1, n., 東京灣 Gulf of Tonkin, also Tokyo Bay.
17. 東兒 dong1er0, n., host for party.
18. 東南亞 dong1nan2ya3, n., Southeast Asia;
19. 東南亞 dong1nan2ya3, n., 東南亞公約組織 Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO).
20. 東三省 dong1san1sheng3, n., Manchuria.
21. 東西 dong1xi1, n., (1) east and west;
22. 東西 dong1xi1, n., (2) (dong1xi0) a thing: 很多東西 many things;
23. 東西 dong1xi1, n., 甚麼東西 what, what things;
24. 東西 dong1xi1, n., 你是甚麼東西 (abusive) what are you anyway? 不是東西 a rascal, scoundrel.
25. 東廁 dong1ce4, n., latrine.
26. 東亞 dong1ya3, n., East Asia.
27. 東洋 dong1yang2, n., Japan;
28. 東洋 dong1yang2, n., 東洋人 Japanese;
29. 東洋 dong1yang2, n., 東洋車 rickshaw, also called 人力車 jinrickshaw.
30. 東瀛 dong1ying2, n., Jajpan.

柬 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄐㄧㄢˇ jian3 .

N. (Interch. □) a written note, calling cards: 喜柬 invitation to a wedding;
柬帖，名柬 a visiting card;
請柬 a formal invitation;
紅柬 formerly, red visiting cards;
禮柬 a card sent with presents;
庚柬，媒柬 betrothal card giving the name of the betrothed and the year, month, day, and hour of his (her) birth.

V.t. (Interch. 揀) select, choose.

束 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄕㄨˋ shu4 .

N. (1) A bundle, bale, bunch: 一束花 a bunce of flowers;
一束草 a bundle of straw;
束芻，束脩 shu4chu2, shu4shior↓.
(2) A surname.

V.t. To tie, tie up, keep immobile, put away: 束縛 shu4fu2↓;
束髮 to tie up hair;
束手 shu4shou3↓;
束之高閣 to shelve a matter (put it away unheeded);
拘束 exercise rigid control over, not free;
管束，約束 control, put restraint (on children);
結束 conclude (matter, discussion).

Words 1. 束帛 shu4bo2, v.i., (AC) ancient rite of betrothal, the bridegroom giving a roll of silks.
2. 束芻 shu4chu2, n., a bundle of grass in sacrifice at grave.
3. 束髮 shu4fa3, v.i., tie up the hair;
4. 束髮 shu4fa3, v.i., (AC) cercmony of capping boy on maturity.
5. 束縛 shu4fu2, v.t. & adj. & n., constraint, rihid control: 不受束縛 will not submit to control.
6. 束躬 shu4gong1, v.i., (LL) exercise self-control in conduct.
7. 束裝 shu4zhuang1, v.i., as in 束裝就道 to pack up for journey.
8. 束身 shu4shen1, v.i., see shu4gong1↑.
9. 束脩 shu4xiu1, n., a teacher's salary－in Confucius' time, a parcel of dried meat (脩).
10. 束手 shu4shou3, v.i., to fold one's hands in gesture of hopelessness: 束手待斃 wait helplessly for death;
11. 束手 shu4shou3, v.i., □醫束手 the doctors can do nothing to help.
12. 束胸 shu4xiong1, n., a brassiere.
13. 束腰 shu4yao1, (1) n., a girdle;
14. 束腰 shu4yao1, (2) v.i., to girdle the waist.

棗 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄗㄠˇ zao3 .

N. (Bot.) the date tree or its fruit: 棗子 zao3zi0;
棗兒 zao3er0↓;
蜜棗 preserved dates;
紅棗，黑棗 red, black dates.

Words 1. 棗核兒 zao3he2er0, n., datestones;
2. 棗核兒 zao3he2er0, n., 棗核檳榔 seezao3er0↓;
3. 棗核兒 zao3he2er0, n., 棗核兒桃 a kind of slender peach;
4. 棗核兒 zao3he2er0, n., shaped like date-stones.
5. 棗紅 zao3hong2, n., red like dates (also 棗兒紅).
6. 棗兒 zao3er0, n., dates;
7. 棗兒 zao3er0, n., 棗兒 or 棗核兒檳榔 the betel nut;
8. 棗兒 zao3er0, n., 棗兒榚 steamed cake with dates.
9. 棗泥 zao3ni2(er0), n., date paste.
10. 棗仁 zao3ren2, n., kernel of dates.
11. 棗糖兒色 zao3tang2er0shai3, n., reddish-brown.

木 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄇㄨˋ mu4 .

N. (1) Wood: 木已成舟 too late to change.
(2) Trees, timber: 樹木 trees;
林木 forest;
木皮 bark;
木屑 sawdust, wood chips;
木桶，木橋 wooden pail, bridge, etc.;
木刻，木雕 wood carving, carved of wood;
木偶，木像 wooden idol, figure;
木偶戲 puppet show;
木紋，木理 wood grain;
木行 timber shop, etc.
(3) One of five elements 五行, the elenent of growth and expansion.
(4) The planet 木星 Jupiter;
木曜日 Friday.
(5) A surname.

Adj. (1) Wooden.
(2) Insensitive: 木了，麻木 (了) benumbed, paralyzed;
木訥 mu4na4↓；
木頭木腦 blockhead, stupid;
木立 stand like a post;
木雕泥塑 (person like) clay or wooden statue, blockhead.

Words 1. 木板 mu4ban3, n., wooden board, plank;
2. 木板 mu4ban3, n., 木板畫 woodcut.
3. 木半夏 mu4ban4xia4, n., (bot.) wild cherry.
4. 木本 mu4ben3, n., trees (a classification as dist. from grass 艸本)
5. 木□ mu4bie1, n., (bot.) momordica, a tropical fruit.
6. 木筆 mu4bi3, n., magnolia, also called 辛夷.
7. 木廠 mu4chang3, n., timber mill.
8. 木強 mu4qiang2, adj., stiff, insensitive. also wr. 木疆.
9. 木材 mu4chai3, n., timber.
10. 木器 mu4chi4, n., wooden vessels, wooden furniture.
11. 木蠹蛾 mu4du4e2, n., (zoo.) a moth which eats into trees, cossus lignipera.
12. 木鐸 mu4duo2, n., (AC) a bell with wooden clapper, used for communal signal.
13. 木耳 mu4er3, n., edible tree fungus.
14. 木筏 mu4fa2, n., wooden raft.
15. 木芙蓉 mu4fu2rong2, n., (bot.) hibiscus.
16. 木瓜 mu4gua1, n., papaya.
17. 木管樂器 mu4guan3yUe4chi4, n., wood-wind instruments.
18. 木工 mu4gong1, n., carpenter.
19. 木札 mu4zha2, n., slips of wood.
20. 木雞 mu4ji1, n., (AC) insensate like a wooden chicken.
21. 木屐（子） mu4ji1(zi0), n., wooden sandals.
22. 木匠 mu4jiang4, n., carpenter.
23. 木焦油 mu4jiao1you2, n., (chem.) wood tar.
24. 木槿 mu4jin3, n., hibiscus.
25. 木精 mu4jing1, n., wood alcohol.
26. 木樁 mu4zhuang1, n., wooden pile.
27. 木主 mu4zhu3, n., spirit tablet＝神主.
28. 木刻 mu4ke4, n. & adj., woodcarved (object);
29. 木刻 mu4ke4, n. & adj., wood carving;
30. 木刻 mu4ke4, n. & adj., woodcut.
31. 木蠟 mu4la4, n., wood wax, Japan wax.
32. 木蘭 mu4lan2¹, n., magnolia;
33. 木蘭 mu4lan2¹, n., name of famous girl impersonating as man soldier, celebrated in song and drama;
34. 木蘭 mu4lan2¹, n., 木蘭花 (慢) name of melodic form in Suhng poetry.
35. 木藍 mu4lan2², n., indigo dye stuff, made from 馬棘 indigofera tinctoria.
36. 木料 mu4liao4, n., timber.
37. 木馬 mu4ma3, n., wooden horse (gymnastics)
38. 木棉 mu4mian2, n., cotton.
39. 木乃伊 mu4nai3yi1, n., mummy.
40. 木訥 mu4na4, adj., silent, slow of speech.
41. 木牛流馬 mu4niu2liu2ma3, n., military transport vehicles, with control mechanism, credited to 諸葛亮 around 220 A.D.
42. 木偶 mu4ou3, n., wooden figure;
43. 木偶 mu4ou3, n., a blocehead, puppet;
44. 木偶 mu4ou3, n., 木偶戲 a puppet show.
45. 木排（兒） mu4pai2 (mu4pai1er0), n., raft.
46. 木芍藥 mu4shao2yao4, n., (MC) peonia.
47. 木犀 mu4xi0, n., (bot.) cassia.
48. 木香 mu4xiang1, n., putchuck, an incense of Cambodia;
49. 木香 mu4xiang1, n., 木香花 n., banksia rose.
50. 木星 mu4xing1, n., planet Jupiter.
51. 木梳 mu4shu1, n., comb.
52. 木蝨 mu4si4, n., wood louse, bedbug.
53. 木樨 mu4xU1, n., (bot.) the cassia;
54. 木樨 mu4xU1, n., 木樨肉 scrambled egg;
55. 木樨 mu4xU1, n., 木樨湯 egg soup (from gen. Peking custom to avoid the word 蛋 dan4).
56. 木炭 mu4tan4, n., charcoal.
57. 木頭 mu4tou0, n., wood, wood block;
58. 木頭 mu4tou0, n., blockhead.
59. 木叢 mu4cong2, n., copse, wood, grove.
60. 木賊 mu4ze2, n., a short, stiff grass, used for polishing wood.
61. 木作 mu4zuo4, n., carpentry.
62. 木魚 mu4yU2, n., wooden fish used for beating rhythm during Buddhist incantations.
63. 木俑 mu4yong3, n., (AC) wooden idol.

森 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄙㄣ sen1 .

N. Forest: 森林 sen1lin2↓

Adj. (1) In close rows as trees in forest: 森羅 sen1luo2↓;
in close rows.
(2) Dark: 陰森 dark in dealings, cunning;
黑森森 very dark;
森然 see sen1yan2↓.
(3) Severe: 森嚴 sen1yan2↓.

Adv. (LL) rising or growing closely: 林豎，森聳 (buildings, trees) rising closely together or in a row;
森列 displayed, stacked closely (weapons, armed soldiers, monuments, etc.).

Words 1. 森林 sen1lin2, n., forest, cultivated or wild.
2. 森羅 sen1luo2, adj., formidable: 森羅萬象 in formidable array;
3. 森羅 sen1luo2, adj., 森羅殿 palace of the King of Hell＝閻羅殿.
4. 森森 sen1sen1, adj. & adv., dark, close, thick (vegetation): 黑森森 frightfully dark.
5. 森嚴 sen1yan2, adj., (laws, regulations) severe.
6. 森鬱 sen1yU4, adj., thickly overgrown.

槧 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄑㄧㄢˋ qian4 .

N. & v.t. Engraving on woodblock;
宋槧 a Suhng (wood-block) edition.

橐 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄊㄨㄛˊ tuo2 .

N. A hollow bag open on both ends, dist.
囊 closed on one end.

Words 1. 橐筆 tuo2bi3, phr., formerly, poor scholar with a bag of books and a pen stuck in hair, symbolic of writing profession.
2. 橐駝 tuo2tuo2¹, n., camel;
3. 橐駝 tuo2tuo2¹, n., a hunchback.
4. 橐橐 tuo2tuo2², adj., click-clack, sound of footsteps.
5. 橐籥 tuo2yUe4, n., a (pair of) bellows.

櫜 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄍㄠ gao1 .

N. (AC) case or bag for bows and arrows.

V.t. (AC) to put away in bag.

柰 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄋㄞˋ nai4 .

N. A crab apple.

Adv. (Corrupt var. of 奈 12.01).

禁 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄐㄧㄣˋ jin4 (*ㄐㄧㄣ jin1 ).

N. (1) Royal residence: 宮禁 palace grounds;
紫禁城 the Forbidden City in Peking;
禁城 jin4cheng2↓, 禁苑 jin4yUan4↓;
禁中 imperial quarters;
禁宪軍 jin4wei4jUn1↓.
(2) Sorcery, witchcraft.

V.t. (1) Prohibit, forbid: 禁止 jin4zhi3, 禁令 jin4ling4↓;
違禁 illegal acts;
違禁品 n., & adj., contraband;
禁制 jin4zhi4↓;
禁屠 days on which no meat is sold;
禁煙，禁賭，禁娼 ban on opium-smoking, gambling, prostitution;
禁酒 (U.S history) Prohibition;
嚴禁 strictly forbid(den);
開禁 lifting of a ban;
禁運 trade embargo;
禁地 forbidden ground;
難禁 difficult (impossible) to suppress;
不禁 cannot help it;
情不自禁 cannot control oneself (one's own feelings).
(2) Take into custody, imprison: 監禁 throw into prison;
囚禁 imprison, incarcerate;
禁閉 jin4bi4, 禁錮 jin4gu4, 禁卒 jin4zu2, 禁子 jin4zi0↓.
(3) To taboo: 禁忌 jin4ji4↓.
(4) (*jin4) Be able to withstand or endure: 禁得起，禁不起 (住) can, cannot stand.

Adj. & adv. (*jin1) Durable, -bly: 禁穿 (of clothes) to wear well;
禁用 long-lasting, serviceable for a long time;
禁燒 (of fuel) slowburning.

Words 1. 禁閉 jin4bi4, v.t., to jail, lock up, detain.
2. 禁城 jin4cheng2, n., palace grounds;
3. 禁城 jin4cheng2, n., 紫禁城 the Forbidden City in Peking.
4. 禁地 jin4di4, n., forbidden ground.
5. 禁方 jin4fang1, n., a secret formula or prescription.
6. 禁錮 jin4gu4, v.t., (1) imprison;
7. 禁錮 jin4gu4, v.t., (2) (AC) debar from holding office.
8. 禁悞 jin4guo3, n., the forbidden fruit.
9. 禁忌 jin4ji4, n. & v.i., taboos (in food, superstitution).
10. 禁制 jin4zhi4, v.t., restrict, prohibit, forbid, ban.
11. 禁軍 jin4jUn1, n., short for 禁宪軍 jin4wei4jUn1↓.
12. 禁止 jin4zhi3, v.t., forbid, prohibit, ban: 禁止吸煙 “no smoking.”
13. 禁例 jin4li4, n., an official ban or restraint.
14. 禁令 jin4ling4, n., legal restriction or ban.
15. 禁臠 jin4luan2, n., (LL) the “forbidden fruit,” much desired but inaccessible woman.
16. 禁書 jin4shu1, n., an officially banned book.
17. 禁土 jin4tu3, n., (astrology) days on which all ground-digging is forbidden.
18. 禁子 jin4zi0, n., a jailer.
19. 禁卒 jin4zu2, n., ditto.
20. 禁網 jin4wang3, n., network of legal restrictions.
21. 禁宪軍 jin4wei4jUn1, n., imperial guards.
22. 禁夜 jin4yieh, v.i. & n., (declare) a curfew.
23. 禁掖 jin4yi4, n., palace grounds.
24. 禁苑 jin4yUan4, n., imperial gardens.
25. 禁慾 jin4yU4, v.i., suppress sensual passion;
26. 禁慾 jin4yU4, v.i., 禁慾主義 asceticism.

索 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄙㄨㄛˇ suo3 .

N. (1) suo3zi0 A rope: 鐵索 iron cable: 索頭 suo3tou2↓.
(2) A surname.

V.t. (1) To search, try to get: 披索ditto;
索求，索解 suo3qiu2, suo3jie3↓;
索取 suo3qU3↓.
(2) To demand (payment): 索欠，索薪 suo3qian4, suo3xin1↓.

Vb. aux. (MC) must (＝須): 這數年索是（＝須是）辛苦也 these last few years must be hard indeed;
你索教（＝須使）意兒溫存 you must try to be gentle;
不索（＝不須）生嗔 don't be angry.

Adj. Lonely, depressed: 索然 suo3ran2↓;
離群索居 live alone, cut off from society.

Adv. (*suor) 索性 suorxing4↓.

Words 1. 索欠 suo3qian4, v.i., to demand pay.
2. 索求 suo3qiu2, v.t., to seek (person, job, etc.).
3. 索取 suorqU3, v.i., try to get, obtain.
4. 索合 suo3he2, aux. vb., (MC) must (＝須當).
5. 索解 suorjie3, phr., requires explanation.
6. 索落 suo3luo4, v.t., (coll.) to berate (person).
7. 索寞 suo3mo4, adj., lonely, bored, depressed (also wr. 索莫，索漠).
8. 索賠 suo3pei2, v.t., claim.
9. 索然 suo3ran2, adj., (1) dull, uninteresting: 索然無味;
10. 索然 suo3ran2, adj., (2) quiet, isolated: 牙門索然 (AC) commandant's office is quiet, without callers;
11. 索然 suo3ran2, adj., (3) depressed: 索然出涕 (AC) depressed and shed tears.
12. 索性 *suorxing4, adi., (1) straight-tempered;
13. 索性 (2) (*suorxing4), adv., may just as well, simply, without further ado: 索性給了他 might just as well make it a gift to him;
14. 索性 (2) (*suorxing4), adj., 索性走了 left without further trouble.
15. 索薪 suo3xin1, phr., to demand payment of salary in arrears.
16. 索是 suo3shi4, aux. vb., (MC) must be.
17. 索索 suorsuo3, adj., (1) a rustle, whispering sound;
18. 索索 suorsuo3, adj., (2) (AC) frightened, startled;
19. 索索 suorsuo3, adj., (3) bored, see suo3ran2↑.
20. 索頭 suo3tou2, n., end of a rope.
21. 索要 suo3yao4, v.t., to demand (money, etc.).
22. 索引 suoryin3¹, n., an index: 書名索引 title index;
23. 索引 suoryin3¹, n., 作者索引 author index, etc.
24. 索隱 suo3yin3², phr., (1) 探賾索隱 (AC) to search for hidden meanings;
25. 索隱 suo3yin3², phr., (2) 索隱行怪 to look for the abstruse and behave eccentrically.

素 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄙㄨˋ su4 .

N. (1) White silk;
(LL) a letter;
縞素 white of mourning.
(2) Vegetarian food: 吃素，茹素 be vegetarian;
素食 su4shi2↓.
(3) Element, factor: 原素 chemical element;
factor in situation.

Adj. (1) White, color of mourning: 素服 su4fu2↓;
素車白馬 white horse and unadorned carriage used at funeral;
素手 su4shou3↓;
素月 the bright moon.
(2) Simple, unadorned: 樸素 (person) simple, without ostentation of any kind;
素質 su4zhi2↓;
素服，素位，素餐 su4fu2, su4wei4, su4can1↓.
(3) Usual, habitual, present and past: 素望 usual, habitual reputation;
素願 lifelong wish;
素行 su4xing2, 素交suh-jiau↓;
素風 habitual manner.
(4) Vegetarian, opp. 葷 hun1, meat: 素火腿 ham made of bean curd;
素麵 noodles with vegetarian garnish;
素油 su4you2↓;
素席 su4xi2¹↓.
(5) Poor: 寒素 (family) poor;
無奈自己手頭兒素 unfortunately have no money.

Adv. Usually, in the past, heretofore: 平素 ditto;
素來，素日，素昔 su4lai2, su4ri4, su4xi2²↓;
素不相識 didn't know him before;
素不通信 haven't written each other before;
素稱 has been known to be;
素識 have known (person) for a long time;
素知 I have known always.

Words 1. 素常 su4chang2, adv., usually (comes to office punctually, etc.).
2. 素秋 su4qiu1, n., autumn.
3. 素琴 su4qin2, n., a stringed instrument without strings typical of 陶淵明 Taur Yuanmirng's easy, simple nature.
4. 素尺 su4chi3, n., (LL) a letter.
5. 素封 su4feng1, adj., (AC) rich without ranks.
6. 素服 su4fu2, n., (1) white dress;
7. 素服 su4fu2, n., (2) white of mourning.
8. 素交 su4jiao1, n., long-known friend.
9. 素節 su4jie2, n., (1) habitual conduct;
10. 素節 su4jie2, n., (2) personal integrity;
11. 素節 su4jie2, n., (3) (LL, rare) autumn season.
12. 素淨 su4jing4, adj., simple and neat (dress).
13. 素志 su4zhi4, n., life ambition.
14. 素質 su4zhi2, n., (1) innate quality (of material) or character;
15. 素質 su4zhi2, n., (2) white background.
16. 素來 su4lai2, adv., see su4chang2↑.
17. 素練 su4lian4, n., (LL) waterfall (coming down like a sheet of white silk).
18. 素描 su4miao2, v.i. & n., to sketch, a sketch (painting);
19. 素描 su4miao2, v.i. & n., delineate (character in novel).
20. 素朴 su4pu2, adj., simple, unadorned (also wr. 素樸).
21. 素日 su4ri4, adv., usually, in the past, see su4chang2↑.
22. 素性 su4xing4, n., one's nature, temperament.
23. 素馨 su4xin1¹, n., jasmine.
24. 素心 su4xin1², n., one's simple, habitual nature;
25. 素心 su4xin1², n., 素心人 person of simple character;
26. 素心 su4xin1², 素心蘭 su4xin1lan2, n., a kind of orchid with undotted petals.
27. 素席 su4xi2¹, n., a vegetarian meal.
28. 素昔 su4xi2², adv., here to fore.
29. 素行 su4xing2, n., habitual conduct.
30. 素手 su4shou3, (1) n., white hand;
31. 素手 su4shou3, (2) adj., empty-handed.
32. 素（因）數 su4 (yin1) shu4, n., (math.) prime (factor) number.
33. 素事 su4shi4¹, n., funeral affairs.
34. 素識 su4shi4², n., old acquaintance.
35. 素食 su4shi2, n. & v.i., (1) (be) vegetarian;
36. 素食 su4shi2, n. & v.i., (2) (AC) eat without work, see su4can1↓.
37. 素菜 su4cai4, n., vegetarian dish.
38. 素餐 su4can1, v.i., hold sinecure job.
39. 素族 su4zu2, n., (come from) common folks without rank.
40. 素王 su4wang2, n., the uncrowned king-Confucius.
41. 素位 su4wei4, phr., 素其位而行 (AC) act according to one's status or station in life.
42. 素養 su4yang3, n., cultivated manners or poise;
43. 素養 su4yang3, n., cultivation of learning.
44. 素油 su4you2, n., vegetable oil.
45. 素願 su4yUan4, n., (my) cherished ambition or wish.
46. 素約 su4yUe1, n., long-standing promise.

紮 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄓㄚˊ zha2 (*ㄗㄚ za1 ).

N. A bundle (of flowers, etc.).

V.t. (1) To tie up, pack up: 紮裹 zha2guo0↓;
包紮，用繩子紮起來 to pack with strings, tape, rope.
(2) (*za1) 紮住，紮緊 tie up fast;
紮燈，紮風箏 make paper lantern, kite, with string;
紮辮子 make a queue.
(3) To pitch (tent, camp): 紮營，紮寨 zha2ying2, zha2zhai4↓.

Words 1. 紮裹 zha2guo0, v.i., (coll.) adjust girdle and shoes;
2. 紮裹 zha2guo0, v.i., tidy up.
3. 紮寨 *za2zhai4, v.i., pitch tent, to encamp (usu. of brigands).
4. 紮門 *za2men2, v.i., to stand guard at gate.
5. 紮營 *za2ying2, v.i., (of army units) set up base camp.

徧 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄓㄚˊ zha2 (*ㄗㄚ za1 ). [Var. of 紮]

絜 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄒㄧㄝˊ xie2 (*ㄐㄧㄝˊ jie2 ).

Adj. (*jie2) U.f. 潔 63A.01.

Words 1. 絜矩 xie2jU3, v.i., follow the golden rule: 絜矩之道 the principle of reciprocity.

繫 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄒㄧˋ xi4 (*ㄐㄧˋ ji4 ). [Cf. related 係 91A.01, 系 90.01]

V.t. (1) To tie up, around (also *ji4): 繫伴，繫囚 xi4ban4, xi4qiu2↓.
(2) To remember in mind: 繫掛，繫懷 xi4gua4, xi4huai2↓.
(3) To be in contact: 聯繫 to contact (person), 取聯繫 get in contact.

Words 1. 繫絆 xi4ban4 (*ji4ban4), n., a stumbling rope across roadway (＝羈絆);
2. 繫絆 xi4ban4 (*ji4ban4), n., a burden, added responsibility, what impedes movement.
3. 繫囚 xi4qiu2 (*ji4qiu2), n., a prisoner in fetters.
4. 繫掛 xi4gua4, v.t., to be concerned with, think always of (person perhaps in need).
5. 繫懷 xi4huai2, v.i. & t., to have constantly on one's mind.
6. 繫戀 xi4lian4, v.i. & t., ditto.
7. 繫念 xi4nian4, v.i. & t., ditto.
8. 繫腰 xi4yao1, n., (MC) a girdle.

纛 Num. Index: 10.01 ㄉㄠˋ dao4 (or ㄉㄨˊ du2 ).

N. Big square army banner.

求 Num. Index: 10.02 ㄑㄧㄡˊ qiu2 .

N. A surname.

V.i. & t. (1) To beg for, to seek or look for, to demand: 要求 to demand;
苛求 to demand too much (of person) or criticize by severe standards;
求索 to seek for;
求偶 seek for life mate;
求婚，求人 qiu2hun1, qiu2ren2↓;
求職，求事 seek for job;
求才 look for real talents;
反求諸己 to look for cause of failure in oneself;
求治 (the people) yearn for peace, (ruler) tries to put country in order;
求之不得 just what one wished for;
可遇而不可求 s.t. unique which may come by chance but not by diligent search;
供過於求 supply exceeds demand;
求漿得酒 get more than that one was looking for ;
求田問舍 to busy oneself with business deals and have no higher ambition in life, looking for a site for a permanent home.
(2) To beg, request, pray for: 求乞，求化，求情 qiu2chi3, qiu2hua4, qiu2qing2↓;
求你，求求你 I beg you;
求借 beg to borrow;
求見 beg for an interview;
求子，求雨 pray for the birth of a son, for rain;
求生不得，求死未能 can neither live nor die-utter misery;
有求必應 (of god, gentleman) never refuses a request.
(3) Set one's mind to, try to: 力求上進 try to make progress in studies;
不求有功，只求無過 dare not hope for great accomplishment, but only to be free from mistakes;
力求 try very hard to;
求名，求利 set one's mind to obtain fame, wealth;
刻意求工 try to do one's best (in writing, workmanship);
(oft. +adj.);
求速，求簡 try to be efficient, simple;
求備，求全 qiu2bei4, qiu2qUan2↓.

Words 1. 求備 qiu2bei4, phr., to ask for perfection: 毋求備於一人 don't ask for perfection in any man.
2. 求成 qiu2cheng2, phr., hope for success.
3. 求籤 qiu2qian1, v.i., to pray and draw divination sticks at temple.
4. 求乞 qiu2chi3, v.i., & t., to ask s.o. for s.t. (help, pardon, etc.).
5. 求親 qiu2qin1, v.i., (1) to ask for marriage between two families;
6. 求親 qiu2qin1, v.i., (2) to ask for help from relatives.
7. 求情 qiu2qing2, v.i., to ask for special consideration, make appeal as friend or for friend.
8. 求全 qiu2qUan2, v.i., to ask for perfection: 萬事莫求全 don't ask for perfection;
9. 求全 qiu2qUan2, v.i., 求全之毀 (AC) one tries one's best and still gets criticized for it;
10. 求全 qiu2qUan2, v.i., see 委曲求全 90.93.
11. 求貸 qiu2dai4, v.i., to ask for loan.
12. 求和 qiu2he2, v.i., to beg for peace by offering surrender.
13. 求化 qiu2hua4, v.i., (Budd.) to ask for subscriptions.
14. 求凰 qiu2huang2, v.i., a man looking for a life mate.
15. 求婚 qiu2hun1, v.i., ask for a girl's hand.
16. 求積法 qiu2ji1fa3, n., (math.) mensuration.
17. 求假 qiu2jia4, phr., to ask for leave of absence.
18. 求教 qiu2jiao4, v.i., (court.) to ask for advice (cf. 請教 60A.42).
19. 求救 qiu2jiu4, phr., to cry (ask) for help.
20. 求牡 qiu2mu3, v.i., (AC) as in 雉鳴求其牡 a female pheasant calls for mate, (fig.) a girl courts a boy.
21. 求饒 qiu2rao2, v.i., to ask for pardon.
22. 求人 qiu2ren2, phr., (1) to ask others for help;
23. 求人 qiu2ren2, phr., (2) to look for talents.
24. 求容 qiu2rong2, phr., ask to be permitted to stay, also to be pardoned for slight oversights.
25. 求仙 qiu2xian1, phr., seek to meet with (Taoist) immortals.
26. 求心力 qiu2xin1li4, n., (phys.) centripetal force.
27. 求學 qiu2xUe2, v.i., to go to school or college for further studies;
28. 求學 qiu2xUe2, v.i., try to improve oneself in studies.

桼 Num. Index: 10.02 ㄑㄧ chi1 . [Var. of 漆 63A.02; dist. 黍]

漦 Num. Index: 10.02 ㄌㄧˊ li2 .

N. Saliva: 龍漦 (myth.) dragon's saliva (symbol of dyn.'s downfall).

V.i. (AC) to flow downstream.

表 Num. Index: 10.02 ㄅㄧㄠˇ biao3 .

N. (1) Outside, surface, contrasted with 况 li3, inside: 表况相應 front attack helped by people inside the city;
表况為奸 conspiracy with people working inside;
表况如一 conformity of profession and conduct;
溢於言表 (feeling) shows between the lines, in overtones;
出了意表(之外) beyond expectations, unexpectedly;
表面 biao3mian4↓.
(2) External appearance: 儀表不凡 handsome looks;
虛有其表 deceptively handsome, good in appearance only.
(3) Memorial to emperor: 表章，表奏，奏表.
(4) Chart, graph, any chart for consultation, meter, watch: 手表 wrist watch;
鐘表 clock and watch (also wr. 鐘錶);
計程表 taximeter;
溫度表 thermometer;
氣壓表 barometer;
電表，水表 power, water meter;
一覽表 general chart;
圖表 chart;
表格 biao3ge2↓.
(5) Memorial tablet: 紀功表，碑表.
(6) Cousin on mother's side, contrasted with 堂 on father's side: 表妹，弟 cousin sister, brother;
表親 mother's relatives;
中表 first cousin, child of father's sister or mother's brother.

V.t. To show, manifest, bring to surface, mention: 表同情 show sympathy: 略表寸心 just to show my gratitued, remembrance;
表過不提 merely mention by the way;
表達，表示，表明 biao3da2, biao3shi4, biao3ming2, etc.↓;
表汗 bring about perspiration.

Words 1. 表白 biao3bai2, v.t., express (real feelings, intentions, usu. under clouded circumstances).
2. 表情 biao3qing2, v.i., & n., (of actors) express feelings, such performance or expression.
3. 表尺 biaurchi3, n., gun sight.
4. 表達 biao3da2, v.t., express (ideas, feelings).
5. 表格 biao3ge2, n., blank form;
6. 表格 biao3ge2, n., chart
7. 表彰 biao3zhang1¹, v.t., commend (work);
8. 表彰 biao3zhang1¹, v.t., publicize (good works).
9. 表章 biao3zhang1², n., memorial to emperor.
10. 表記 biao3ji4, n., a mark;
11. 表記 biao3ji4, n., souvenir, mark of remembrance.
12. 表決 biao3jUe2, v.t., decide by vote: 付表決 put to the vote.
13. 表殼兒 biao3ke2er0, n., cover of watch.
14. 表禮 biaurli3¹, n., gift at first meeting.
15. 表况 biaurli3², n., outside and inside.
16. 表蒙子 biao3meng2zi0, n., (dial.) watch cover.
17. 表面 biauumian4, n. & adj., outside, surface;
18. 表面 biauumian4, n. & adj., on the outside, superficial: 由表面觀之 look at on the surface;
19. 表面 biauumian4, n. & adj., 當表面 as a front;
20. 表面 biauumian4, n. & adj., 表面上 biao3mian4shang4, adj. & adv., superficial, -ly: 表面上的進步，朋友 superficial progress, friends;
21. 表面 biauumian4, n. & adj., 表面化 biao3mian4hua4, v.i., come to the surface (of hidden feelings, currents).
22. 表明 biao3ming2, v.t. & n., express, demonstrate (friendship, etc.), give expression to: 表明奸情 show up conspiracy, hypocrisy.
23. 表皮 biao3pi2, n., (biol.) epidermis;
24. 表皮 biao3pi2, n., (bot.) bark, outer layer.
25. 表瓤（兒） biao3rang2(er0), n., inside mechanism of watch (瓤=meat of melon).
26. 表現 biao3xian4, v.t., give evidence of, show (work, results), demonstrate (ability).
27. 表象 biao1xiang4¹, n., signs (of heavens, approval, etc.).
28. 表相 biao1xiang4², n., external appearance.
29. 表率 biao3shuai4, n., model, personal example for others.
30. 表示 biao3shi4, v.i., show, express, demonstrate: 表示同意，反對 express consent, disagreement;
31. 表示 biao3shi4, v.i., 表示樂觀 show optimism.
32. 表土 biaurtu3, n., (geol.) top layer of soil.
33. 表字 biao3zi4, n., secondary personal name=別號.
34. 表演 biauryan3, v.t. & n., perform (-ance).
35. 表揚 biao3yang2, v.t., give public recognition.

喪 Num. Index: 10.02 ㄙㄤˋ sang4 (*ㄙㄤ sang1 ). [Pop. □]

N. (*sang1) (1) A funeral: 喪事 ditto;
出喪 hold funeral procession;
送喪 partake in above;
弔喪 attend funeral.
(2) Mourning: 居喪 be in mourning;
國喪 national mourning;
囚首喪面 with disheveled hair and dismal looks;
喪聲歪氣 (of servants) dismal and lazy.

V.t. (sang4) To lose (life, parents, country): 喪命 sang4ming4↓;
喪妻，喪偶 lose one's wife (through death);
喪家狗 as tray dag (homeless), (fig.) dismal, crestfallen appearance;
如喪考妣 wearing a funeral face as if newly bereft of both parents.

Adj. (*sang4) Downcast, outcast: 喪氣 sang4chi4↓: 頹喪 downcast, given up hope, dismal.

Words 1. 喪榜 *sang1bang3, n., white notice of funeral in home.
2. 喪謗 sang4bang0, v.t., to blaspheme;
3. 喪謗 sang4bang0, v.t., to revile, slander.
4. 喪氣 sang4chi4, adj., (1) downcast, frustrated;
5. 喪氣 sang4chi4, (2) (sang4chi0) adj., unlucky.
6. 喪膽 sang4dan3, v.i., to lose heart.
7. 喪服 *sang1fu2, n., funeral costume.
8. 喪國 sang4guo2, v.i., to lose one's country to conqueror, see one's country subjugated.
9. 喪家 *sang1jia1 (*sang1jia0), n., family of deceased.
10. 喪祭 *sang1ji4, n., funeral sacrifices.
11. 喪主 *sang1zhu3, n., eldest son during a parent's funeral or eldest grandson in absence of eldest son.
12. 喪種 *sang1zhong3, n., a corruption of *sang1zhu3↑.
13. 喪志 *sang4zhi4, v.i., to lose ambition: 玩物喪志 be a playboy without ambitions.
14. 喪居 *sang1jU1, v.i., live in mourning.
15. 喪亂 *sang4luan4, n., (AC) war and turmoil.
16. 喪門 *sang1men2, n., bereft family;
17. 喪門 *sang1men2, n., 喪門鬼 an evil spirit in charge of death (Death with a sickle).
18. 喪命 sang4ming4, v.i., to die, esp. during war and turmoil.
19. 喪明 sang4ming2, v.i., (1) become blind;
20. 喪明 sang4ming2, v.i., (2) (AC allu. to father who) mourns the death of his son.
21. 喪煞 *sang1sha4, n., return of the ghost of deceased to his home for a last look.
22. 喪身 sang4shen1, v.i., to lose one's life (in accident, through drowning, incurring punishment, etc.).
23. 喪心 sang4xin1, phr., 喪心病狂 seized with crazy ideas, losing all balance of judgment.
24. 喪師 sang4si4, v.i., be defeated in battle.
25. 喪事 *sang1shi4, n., funeral affair.
26. 喪失 sang4shi2, v.i., to lose (a wallet, ambition, etc.).
27. 喪頭 *sang1tou2, n., a slight nodding of head, less than usual, made by one in mourning.

裘 Num. Index: 10.02 ㄑㄧㄡˊ qiu2 .

N. (1) A surname.
(2) A fur coat: 皮裘，裘衣 ditto;
狐裘 a fox coat;
輕裘肥馬 (AC) rich style of living (“light fur and well-fed horses”);
裘馬 ditto;
裘蔽金盡 (allu.) short of living expenses abroad (“coat tattered, gold gone”);
箕裘 92A.80;
裘葛 change from fur to linen-passing of one year;
裘褐 simple gown of hempen material.

□ Num. Index: 10.02 ㄋㄨㄥˊ nong2 . [Arch. of 農 22.02]

製 Num. Index: 10.02 ㄓˋ zhi4 .

V.t. To cut and make (dresses), to make (shoes, movies, clocks), to manufacture: 土製 home-made;
製成 make into (utensils);
鐵製，銅製，皮製 made of iron, copper, leather;
製紙 paper-making;
製片 make (produce) films;
製圖 make charts or blueprints;
製版 set up (printing) plates;
仿製 make copy after ancient model;
複製 make duplicates;
製法 method for making;
製藥 make medical pills, powder or lotion;
製品 product.

Words 1. 製片 zhi4pian4, n., film producer.
2. 製造 zhi4zao4, v.t. & n., manufacture: 日本製造 made in Japan.
3. 製作 zhi4zuo4, v.t., to create;
4. 製作 zhi4zuo4, v.t., manufacture.

囊 Num. Index: 10.02 ㄋㄤˊ nang2 .

N. (1) A bag, case, sack, purse: 皮囊 a leather case;
革囊 ditto;
行囊 travelling bag;
背囊 knapsack;
被囊 sleeping bag;
囊空如洗 without a penny in one's purse;
探囊取物 things which one can readily lay hands on, easily, as easy as picking one's own pocket;
阮囊羞澀 (allu.) lacking sufficient funds to meet necessary expenses;
囊中物 things already in the bag;
囊中穎 talent is bound to make its mark (as point of awl in pocket) 錦囊妙計 have s.t. up one's sleeve;
酒囊飯袋 “wine bag and rice basket”－(derog.) a glutton and a drunk, a good-for-nothing.
(2) A surname.

V.t. To put in a bag: 囊括 nang2gua1↓;
囊螢映雪 (allu.) to study hard in spite of poverty (lit., to read by the light of bagged fireflies or the reflected light of snow).

Words 1. 囊□ nang2chuai4, n., (also nangchuai4) pork near the pig's nipples.
2. 囊括 nang2gua1, v.t., to bag (wealth, etc.): 囊括一切 sweep up everything.

十 Num. Index: 10.10 ㄕˊ shi2

N. & adj. Ten: 十多個，十來個 over ten (pieces);
十多歲，十來歲 over ten (of age);
幾十個 several tens or dozens;
百十來個 over hundred (pieces);
十二使徒 the Twelve Disciples;
十八羅漢 the eighteen Lohans (Arahats);
女大十八變 a growing girl changes a great deal, how a teenage girl changes from year to year;
十八般武藝 various skills in boxing, fighting with sword, spear, etc.;
十三經 the Thirteen Classics, see 經 93B.30;
十有八九 eight or nine out of ten;
十無二三 less than two or three out of ten;
十分之一 one-tenth;
十一 (a) eleven, (b) one-tenth;
十成，十分 shi2cheng2, shi2fen1↓;
十室九空 almost all (nine-tenths) houses empty after raid;
十拿九穩 almost (nine-tenths) certain, 90 percent sure;
十羊九牧 nine shepherds for ten sheep-more officials than residents;
十目所視，十手所指 (AC) all eyes see it and all fingers point to it-useless to hide;
十年樹木，百年樹人 it takes ten years to grow a tree and a hundred years to bring up a generation of good men-long-term plan.

Adj. & adv. Complete: 十全十美 perfect (beauty, character);
十足 shi2zu2↓.

Words 1. 十成（兒） shi2cheng2(er0), adj., hundred per cent (gold content, etc.): 有十成把握 hundred, percent certain.
2. 十全 shi2qUan2, adj., perfect, all complete (happiness, etc.).
3. 十冬（臘月） shi2dong1, n., the winter months (10th, 11th and 12th).
4. 十二 shi2e4 (she4), adj., twelve: 十二分抱歉，滿意 hundred percent (“120%”) sorry, satisfied;
5. 十二 shi2e4 (she4), adj., 十二宮 the twelve constellations of the zodiac;
6. 十二 shi2e4 (she4), 十二指腸 shi2e4zhi3chang2, n., the duodenum;
7. 十二 shi2e4 (she4), adj., 十二時 the twelve two-hour periods, 子，丑，寅，卯 (see Appendix A);
8. 十二 shi2e4 (she4), adj., 十二小時 twelve hours;
9. 十二 shi2e4 (she4), adj.,十二屬 shi2e4shu3, 十二肖 shi2e4xiao4, the twelve animals corresponding to twelve-year cycle (see Appendix A).
10. 十方 shi2fang1, n., (Budd.) the ten directions, north, south, east, west, four intermediate and above, ablow.
11. 十分 shi2fen1, adj. & adv., (1) hundred per cent (satisfied, pleased, etc.);
12. 十分 shi2fen1, adj. & adv., (2) tenth part: 十分之一，之三 one-tenth, three-tenths.
13. 十個頭兒 shi2ge0tou2er0, adv., (coll.) very, extremely: 天氣十個頭兒的冷 bitterly cold.
14. 十胡 shi2hu2, n., name of card game (also wr. 十湖).
15. 十進法 shi2jin4fa3, n., the decimal system;
16. 十進法 shi2jin4fa3, n., the metric system.
17. 十錦 shi2jin3, adj., (dish) garnished with various ingredients: 十錦大鍋 casserole with defferent meat and vegetable contents.
18. 十惡 shi2oh, n., (1) the ten cardinal sins;
19. 十惡 shi2oh, n., (2) (law) 十惡不赦 formerly, ten unpardonable crimes, including rebellion and other not well-defined items, as lack of filial piety, of harmony in family relationships, lack of righteousness, of humanity, etc.;
20. 十惡 shi2oh, n., beyond redemption.
21. 十項運動 shi2xiang1yUn4dong4, n., decathlon.
22. 十足 shi2zu2, adj., hundred percent (pleased, arrogant, etc.): 十足赤金 24-karat gold;
23. 十足 shi2zu2, adj., 十足洋奴 completely denationalized person, subservient to foreigners.
24. 十字（兒） shi2zi4 (shi2ze4er0), n. & adj., cross-shaped like letter ＋：十字架 the Christian cross;
25. 十字（兒） shi2zi4 (shi2ze4er0), n. & adj., 十字街 or 街口 crossroads;
26. 十字（兒） shi2zi4 (shi2ze4er0), n. & adj., 十字軍 the Crusades;
27. 十字（兒） shi2zi4 (shi2ze4er0), n. & adj., 十字火 cross fire;
28. 十字（兒） shi2zi4 (shi2ze4er0), n. & adj., 紅十字會 the Red Cross.
29. 十姊妹 shi2zi3mei4, n., (1) (zoo.) a kind of small singing birds, uroloncha domestica;
30. 十姊妹 shi2zi3mei4, n., (2) (bot.) a plant of rose family, rosa multiflora;
31. 十姊妹 shi2zi3mei4, n., (3) certain sisterhoods of Kwangtung, in which girls prefer independent work and pledge never to marry.
32. 十月 shi2yUe4, n., October;
33. 十月 shi2yUe4, n., 十月革命 shi2yUe4ge2ming4, October Revolution (the Russian Revolution in 1917).

本 Num. Index: 10.10 ㄅㄣˇ ben3 .

N. adjunct. A volume: 一本書 a book.

N. (1) Stem, root of plants: 艸本 grass family;
木本 plants with stiff trunks;
本草綱目 classical Chinese materia medica, a treatise on medicinal plants.
(2) Foundation of things: 本末倒置，捨本逐末 attend to the superficials and neglect the essentials;
事有本末 (AC) there is distinction of the basic essentials and the periphery.
(3) Origins: 源源本本 (trace) from the origins;
細說本末 recount the development from the beginning;
see 本源 ben3yUan2↓;
忘本 (derog.) forget one's ancestry or ancestral tradition.
(4) Capital (vs. interest), capital investment: 資本 capital in gen.;
本利 capital and interest;
不夠本，虧本，賠本，折本 lose money, cannot cover cost;
小本，無本 small, inadequate capital;
see 本錢 ben3qian2↓.
(5) Edition, manuscript copy: 原刻本 original edition;
抄本 manuscript copy;
臨本 copy of calligraphy or painting;
拓本，搨本 rubbings from stone inscriptions;
奏本 memorial to emperor;
see 本兒，本子 ben3er0, ben3zi0↓.

Adj. (1) This, the present, our: 本日，本月，本週，本年 this day,month, week, year;
本埠，市 local (mail), this city;
本國，本省 our country, this or our province;
本鄉 or 本鄉土兒 our (one's) local district;
本校 our school;
本號 our shop;
本人 ben3ren2↓;
本土 native (products, etc.).
(2) Original: 本籍 one's ancestral district;
本意 original meaning or intention;
本義 original meaning.

Adv. Originally, indicating what is not, but should be (short for 本來): 本（來）應該如此 should have been so anyway, similarly 本應，本該，本當；
本（來）不如此 originally it was not so;
本屬，本是，本可 originally belong, should be, might;
本可合併討論 (the two problems) could have been discussed together.

Words 1. 本部 ben3bu4, n., headquarters, as 參謀本部 military staff headquarters.
2. 本錢 ben3qian2, n., capital investment, layout, sometimes display of a person's stock in trade, as physical charms of an attractive woman.
3. 本地 ben3di4, n., & adj., native place or people, local;
4. 本地 ben3di4, n., & adj., 本地人，話 local people, dialect;
5. 本地 ben3di4, n., & adj., 本地出產 local product.
6. 本分 ben3fen4, n., duty.
7. 本工兒 ben3hong1er0, n., (coll.) what is one's duty.
8. 本行 ben3hang2, n., (1) one's own profession: 這是我本行 this is my line;
9. 本行 ben3hang2, n., (2) our firm.
10. 本家 ben3jia1, n., same clan or family: 本家兒 (a) same clan;
11. 本家 ben3jia1, n., (b) the family of bride, groom or deceased, etc. on occasions (wedding, funeral, accident, etc.): 新娘本家 bride's family.
12. 本金 ben3jin1, n., ＝ ben3qian2↓.
13. 本州 ben3zhou1, n., (1) Honshu, Japan's largest island;
14. 本州 ben3zhou1, n., (2) this district.
15. 本主兒 bernzhu3er0, n., (law) rightful owner;
16. 本主兒 bernzhu3er0, n., person involved on certain occasions.
17. 本質 ben3zhi2, n., innate character (of metal, children), essential character (of teachings).
18. 本旨 ben3zhi3, n., main purpose, tenet.
19. 本兒 ben3er0, n., (1) capital (money);
20. 本兒 ben3er0, n., (2) a copy, volume.
21. 本來 ben3lai2, adv. & adj., originally, as a matter of fact: 本來不該他的事 (this matter) should not comcern him;
22. 本來 ben3lai2, adv. & adj., 本來面目 real (unmasked), original appearance or character.
23. 本利 ben3li4, n., capital and interest;
24. 本利 ben3li4, n., 本利和 total of capital and interest.
25. 本領 bernling3, n., skill, skillful ability.
26. 本論 ben3lun4, n., main tenet.
27. 本命年 ben3ming4nian2, n., recurrent year in the ewelve-year cycle, of the same animal (rat, cow, etc.) as one's year of birth.
28. 本末 ben3mo4, n., beginning and end, see N. 1↓;
29. 本末 ben3mo4, n., 紀事本末93B.70
30. 本能 ben3neng2, n., instinct, born ability.
31. 本票 ben3piao4, n., promissory note;
32. 本票 ben3piao4, n., 銀行本票 cashier's check;
33. 本票 ben3piao4, n., 質押本票 collateral note;
34. 本票 ben3piao4, n., 動產抵押本票 cognovit note.
35. 本人 ben3ren2, n., the person himself (applicant, plaintiff, etc.);
36. 本人 ben3ren2, n., (court.) I, myself＝鄙人 40S.22
37. 本色 ben3se4, n., true color: 英雄本色 true color of a hero;
38. 本色 ben3se4, n., natrual color;
39. 本色 ben3se4, n., 本色兒 ben3se4er0, n., unstained, undyed color of article.
40. 本身 ben3shen1, n., self, person himself: 本身品行 person's own conduct (apart from his preachings);
41. 本身 ben3shen1, n., itself (民族本身 the nation itself).
42. 本生 ben3sheng1, adj., natural;
43. 本生 ben3sheng1, adj., 本生父母 one's real, natural parents.
44. 本性 ben3xing4, n., man's natural character, what is born in man.
45. 本心 ben3xin1, n., true intention;
46. 本心 ben3xin1, n., conscience: 非出於本心 was forced by others, not one's free will.
47. 本息 ben3xi2, n., capital and interest (息＝利息).
48. 本師 ben3si4, n., one's master (in trade, religion).
49. 本事 ben3shi4, n., (1) bernling3↑;
50. 本事 ben3shi4, n., (2) resum� of story in plays, movies.
51. 本題 ben3ti2, n., subject (of discussion).
52. 本子 ben3zi0, n., volume, edition, version, see N.5↑.
53. 本字 ben3zi4, n., the formal or early form of character, as opposed to later forms.
54. 本問 ben3wen4, v.i., (arch.) investigate, question (＝盤問).
55. 本位 ben3wei4, n., basis, basic unit: 金本位，銀本位 gold, ailver standard of currency;
56. 本位 ben3wei4, n., 本位主義 working for self as motive;
57. 本位 ben3wei4, n., 本位工作 one's proper duty.
58. 本務 ben3wu4, n., proper duty.
59. 本業 ben3ye4, n., one's main profession;
60. 本業 ben3ye4, n., original profession.
61. 本願 ben3yUan4, n., true, real desire.
62. 本源 ben3yUan2, n., origins.

丰 Num. Index: 10.10 ㄈㄥ feng1 . [Var. of 豐 21.30]

Adj. Good-looking handsome, full and round.

Words 1. 丰標 feng1biao1, n., looks, appearance.
2. 丰容 feng1rong2, n., (court. to ladies) your face.
3. 丰神 feng1shen2, n., handsome looks.
4. 丰態 feng1tai4, n., demeanor.
5. 丰采 feng1cai3, n., personal appearance: 一瞻丰采 (court.) to have a look at person's beautiful appearance, i.e., to meet personally.
6. 丰姿 feng1zi1, n., handsome or pretty looks, demeanor (oft. of ladies).
7. 丰儀 feng1yi2, n., esteemed personality.
8. 丰韻 feng1yUn4, n., personal charm.

車 Num. Index: 10.10 ㄔㄜ che1 (re. pr. *ㄐㄩ jU1 ).

N. (1) A vehicle: 車輛 che1liang4↓;
汽車 an automobile, a motor car;
火車 a railway train: 火車頭 a locomotive;
馬車 a chariot, a carriage;
牛車 an ox cart;
手車 a handcart;
雞公車 (Szechuan dial.) a wheelbarrow;
戰車 chariot;
坦克車 a tank;
轎車 a sedan;
腳踏車，自行車 a bicycle;
摩托車，機車 a motorcycle;
電車 a tramcar, streetcar;
貨車 a motor truck, a lorry, a freight car;
旅行車 a station wagon;
油車 a tank truck;
跑車 a sport(s) car;
校車 school bus;
救火車 a fire engine;
救護車 an ambulance;
靈車 a hearse;
警車 a police van;
專車 a special car (train);
客車 a railway coach;
洋車，人力車，黃包車 a rickshaw;
三輪車 a pedicab, a tricycle.
餐車，飯車 a dining car, a diner;
臥車 a sleeping car, a sleeper, Pullman (car);
花車 floats: 花車遊行 a float parade;
駕車，開車 drive a car;
乘車，坐車，搭車 go by car (train);
上車 board a car (train);
下車 alight from a car (train);
車載斗量 immense quantities;
車水馬龍 heavy traffic on street (“an endless stream of horses and carriages”)
車匠 a wheel wright;
趕車的 a carter;
開車的 a car driver, chauffeur;
車禍 traffic accident;
車笠之盟 true friendship.
(2) Any device which operates with the help of wheels: 紡車 a spinning wheel;
吊車 a crane;
滑車 a pulley;
風車 a windmill;
衣車 (Cantonese dial.) a sewing machine;
水車 a water cart, a water wheel, a wooden treadmill for lifting water.
(3) (*jU1) A surname.
(4) A pawn in chess, the “chariot.”

V.t. (1) Carry in a cart: 車煤，車米 to cart away coal, rice.
(2) To lift (water): 車水 do this by means of a water wheel.
(3) To shape (things) on a lathe.

Words 1. 車把 che1ba3, n., the handle bars of a bicycle or rickshaw.
2. 車前 che1qian2¹, n., (bot.) the plantain, plantago major var. asiatica.
3. 車錢 che1qian2², n., money paid for hiring a car (cart, rickshaw, etc.).
4. 車宝 che1chuang2, n., a turner's lathe.
5. 車道 che1dao4, n., a driveway.
6. 車燈 che1deng1, n., the headlight of an automobile or motorcycle, abicycle lamp.
7. 車墊（子） che1dian4(zi0), n., car cushions.
8. 車費 che1fei4, n., cartage, car fare, car hire.
9. 車夫 che1fu0, n., a carter, a cart driver;
10. 車夫 che1fu0, n., also chauffeur.
11. 車轂轆 che1gu1lu0, n., car wheels: 車轂轆話 the same words repeated again and again;
12. 車轂轆 che1gu1lu0, n., 車轂轆圓 (sp. pr. che1gu1lu0yUan4 a children's game in which they join hands to form a circle and dance and sing.
13. 車行 che1hang2, n., (1) a place where carts may be bought or hired;
14. 車行 che1hang2, n., (2) a garage;
15. 車行 che1hang2, n., (3) a car dealer's.
16. 車後喘 che1hou4chuan3, n., (sl.)part of retinue running after a carriage-a lackey.
17. 車長 che1zhang3, n., the conductor of a train.
18. 車站 che1zhan4, n., (1) a railway station;
19. 車站 che1zhan4, n., (2) a bus stop.
20. 車照 che1zhao4, n., a car license.
21. 車轍 che1zhe2, n., (1) a rut made by a passing vehicle;
22. 車轍 che1zhe2, n., (2) a driveway or track for cars.
23. 車腳錢 che1jiao3qian0, n., fee paid for the deoivery of goods.
24. 車架 che1jia4, n., a lathe.
25. 車駕 *jU1jia4, n., carriage.
26. 車磔 *jU1jie2, n., (AC) formerly, dismenberment of a person by making carts pull in different directions.
27. 車騎 *jU1ji4, n., (1) carriages and horses;
28. 車騎 *jU1ji4, n., (2) formerly, title of a military commander.
29. 車軸 che1jour, n., the axle.
30. 車捐 che1jUan1, n., a vehicle license fee.
31. 車鍊 che1lian4, n., the roller chain of a bicycle, the tire chain of an automobile.
32. 車輛 che1liang4, n., vehicles, carriages, carts, cars, esp. in traffic.
33. 車裂 *jU1lie4, n., (＝車磔 che1jie2↑).
34. 車輪（兒）（子） che1lun2 (che1luener0)(zi0), n., car wheels: 車輪會 a group of persons who take turns to invite one another to dinner;
35. 車輪（兒）（子） che1lun2 (che1luener0)(zi0), n., 車輸戰 formerly, a fight in which several persons take turns to engage one opponent in combat to tire him out.
36. 車馬 che1ma3, n., carriages and horses: 門前冷落車馬稀 the house was deserted and there were few callers;
37. 車馬 che1ma3, n., 車馬費 travel allowance.
38. 車幔 che1man4, n., the curtain of a carriage.
39. 車門兒 che1men2 (che1merer0), n., side doors of a motor vehicle or carriage.
40. 車牌 che1pai2, n., the number plate of a vehicle.
41. 車棚 che1peng2¹, n., a shed for vehicles.
42. 車篷（子） che1pergn²(zi0), n., the awning of a cart.
43. 車票 che1piao4, n., a train or bus ticket.
44. 車皮 che1pi2, n., (railway) unloaded rolling stock.
45. 車身 che1shen1, n., the body of a car or carriage.
46. 車箱 che1xiang1, n., (1) compartments of a railway train;
47. 車箱 che1xiang1, n., (2) railway coaches;
48. 車箱 che1xiang1, n., 車箱兒 (a) the inside of a car or carriage;
49. 車箱 che1xiang1, n., (b) the boot (trunk) of an automobile.
50. 車胎 che1tai1, n., car tires.
51. 車頭 che1tou2, n., a train locomotive.
52. 車僮 che1tong2, n., attendants on a railway train.
53. 車子 (1) *jU1zi0, n., formerly, a cart driver;
54. 車子 (2) (che1zi0), a cart, carriage, wagon.
55. 車資 che1zi1, n., car fare.
56. 車帷 che1wei2¹, n., see che1man4↑.
57. 車圍（子） che1wei2²(zi0), n., the cloth hood of a carriage.
58. 車沿兒 che1ya2er0, n., the edge of a carriage.
59. 車轅（兒）（子） che1yUan2 (che1yuarer0)(zi0), n., the shafts of a cart or carriage.

轟 Num. Index: 10.10 ㄏㄨㄥ hong1 .

V.i. & t. (1) To explode or make noise of explosion: 雷轟 the thunder strikes.
(2) To attack by bomb, shell or by violence: 炮轟，轟擊 shell (enemy position);
他在議會上轟市長 he attacked the mayor in the Assembly;
寫文章轟他 attack him in writing;
轟走 show s.o. the door, run a person out of town;
轟出去 druve (person) out;
轟沉 to shell an sink (a boat).

Adj. A booming noise: see 轟轟 hong1hong1↓.

Words 1. 轟動 hong1dong4, v.i. & t., as in 轟動一時 cause a sensation;
2. 轟動 hong1dong4, v.i. & t., 轟動全國 make a sensation all over the country.
3. 轟轟 hong1hong1, adj., descriptive of big, booming noise: 轟轟烈烈 with a heroic determination or in a sensational manner.
4. 轟炸 hong1zha4, v.t., to bomb (a place).
5. 轟擊 hong1ji2, v.t., to shell by artillery.
6. 轟然 hong1ran2, adj. & adv., with booming noise.

辜 Num. Index: 10.10 ㄍㄨ gu1 .

N. (1) A crime, a criminal offense.
(2) A surname.

V.i. Be ungrateful: 辜負 gu1fu0, 辜恩 gu1en1↓.

Adj. Guilty: 無辜 innocent, free from guilt.

Words 1. 辜恩 gu1en1, v.i., show ingratitude for favors or kindnesses received.
2. 辜負 gu1fu0, v.t., be ungrateful to (person, his good intentions): 辜負朋友 to fail a friend;
3. 辜負 gu1fu0, v.t., 辜負父母 fail one's parents for their solicitude, expectations (also wr. 孤負).

牛 Num. Index: 10.10 ㄋㄧㄡˊ niu2 .

N. (1) (Zoo.) cattle: 牛頭馬面 (chin. myth.) messenger boy of Hell;
牛鬼蛇神 (of things) supernatural, (of a person's appearance) ugly, (now) bad elements;
牛頭不對馬嘴 (of speech or action) incongruous;
水牛 water buffalo;
黃牛 common yellow cow or ox, also illegal agent for tickets or crossing forbidden territory;
乳牛 milk cow;
母牛 cow.
(2) (Astron.) Sagittarius, one of the twenty-eight Chinese zodiac constellations.
(3) A surname.

Words 1. 牛蒡 niu2bang4, n., (bot.) burdock, arctiun lappa.
2. 牛扁 niu2bian3, n., (bot.) aconitum lycoctonum.
3. 牛鼻子 niu2bi2zi0, n., (牛鼻子老道) (derog.) formerly old Taoist.
4. 牛脖子 niu2bo2zi0, n., person obstinate like cattle.
5. 牛車 niu2che1, n., ox cart.
6. 牛氣 niu2chi0, adj., arrogant.
7. 牛刀 niu2dao1, n., butcher's lnife: 割雞焉用牛刀 (lit.) why use a butcher's chopper to kill a chicken? －making unnecessarily great efforts to do trivial things;
8. 牛刀 niu2dao1, n., wasting of talent on trivials;
9. 牛刀 niu2dao1, n., 牛刀小試 (fig.) (of person of great potentials) give a little inkling of what one is capable of.
10. 牛痘 niu2dou4, n., vaccine against smallpox.
11. 牛頓 niu2dun4, n., Sir Isaac Newton.
12. 牛犢子 niu2du2zi0, n., a calf.
13. 牛耳 niu2er3, n., the cars of an ox or cow: 執牛耳 (AC) to “hold the cow's ear” before slaughter for blood sacrifice－an honor reserved for leader during conference of states－hence to be acknowledged leader.
14. 牛黃 niu2huang2l, n., (Chin. med.) bile juice from the body of a diseased ox, congealed, and used for the cure of infant cramps.
15. 牛角 niu2jiao3, n., ox horn.
16. 牛勁 niu2jin4, n., as in (1) 一身牛勁 as strong as an ox;
17. 牛勁 niu2jin4, n., (2) 犯了牛勁 obstinate like an ox.
18. 牛津 niu2jin1, n., Oxford.
19. 牛酒 niu2jiu3, n., (lit.) beef and wine;
20. 牛酒 niu2jiu3, n., (fig.) gifts for soldiers at the front.
21. 牛郎 niu2lang2, (1) n., a cowboy;
22. 牛郎 niu2lang2, (2) n., one of the Chinese zodiac conatellations: 牛郎織女 the Cowboy and the Spinning Maid, two constellations, the separated lovers in Chinese mythology.
23. 牛酪 niu2luo4, n., cheese, yogurt.
24. 牛馬 niu2ma3, (1) n., cattle and horses;
25. 牛馬 niu2ma3, (2) v.i., slave for others: 莫為兒孫作牛馬 do not slave for your children.
26. 牛毛 niu2mao2, n., (1), ox hair;
27. 牛毛 niu2mao2, n., (2) innumerable: 多如牛毛innumerable as ox hair;
28. 牛毛 niu2mao2, n., 牛毛細雨 fine drizzling rain.
29. 牛□ niu2mang2, n., (zoo.) horsefly, gadfly (also wr. 虻).
30. 牛奶 niu2nai3, n., cow's milk;
31. 牛奶 niu2nai3, n., 牛奶糖 butter eandy, toffee.
32. 牛排 niu2pai2¹, n., beefsteak.
33. 牛（兒）牌 niu2(er0)pai2², n., set of playing cards made of cattle bone (also called 骨牌).
34. 牛扒 niu2pa2, n., beefsteak.
35. 牛皮 niu2pi2, (1) n., ox hide, leather: 牛皮靴 leather boots;
36. 牛皮 niu2pi2, 牛皮帶 leather belt;
37. 牛皮 niu2pi2, (2) gross exaggeration: 牛皮大王 person given to gross exaggerations: 吹牛皮 to brag;
38. 牛皮 niu2pi2, n., 牛皮紙 brown packing paper;
39. 牛皮 niu2pi2, n., 牛皮糖 a kind of chewing candy, also one who persists in forcing his attentions on others.
40. 牛肉 niu2rou4, n., beef.
41. 牛乳 niu2ru3, n., cow's milk, see niu2nai3↑.
42. 牛膝 niu2xi0, n., (bot.) hyssop.
43. 牛性 niu2xing4, n., obstinacy.
44. 牛溲 niu2sou1, n., in 牛溲馬勃 two lowly plants－worthless trifles.
45. 牛子眼（兒） niu2zi0yan3 (niu2zi0ya3er0), n., a tumor-like growth on the eyeball obstructing eyesight.
46. 牛瘟 niu2wen1, n., rinderpest.
47. 牛衣 niu2yi1, n., cattle blanket.
48. 牛疫 niu2yi4, n., cattle plague.
49. 牛飲 niu2yin3, n., unrestrained drinking bout (lit., “drinking like a cow”).
50. 牛蠅 niu2ying2, n., (zoo) gadfly.
51. 牛油 niu2you2, n., butter.

□ Num. Index: 10.10 ㄅㄣ ben1 . [Var. of 奔 12.20]

犛 Num. Index: 10.10 ㄌㄧˊ li2 (also ㄇㄠˊ mao2 ).

N. (Zoo.) the yak.

聱 Num. Index: 10.10 ㄠˊ ao2 .

Words 1. 聱牙 ao2ya2, phr., (1) in 詰屈聱牙 (of ancient writings) full of characters that are difficult to make out and pronounce, descriptive of foreign sounds, unpronounceable, crotchety writing;
2. 聱牙 ao2ya2, phr., (2) twisting (old trunke);
3. 聱牙 ao2ya2, phr., rough (experience).

生 Num. Index: 10.11 ㄕㄥ sheng1 .

N. (1) Life: 生命 sheng1ming4↓;
生活 sheng1huo2↓;
合生取義 sacrifice life for honor;
輕生 risk one's life;
起死回生 (of good doctors) effect a miraculous cure;
救生圈 lifebelt;
養生 cultivate health.
(2) Lifetime, life span: 一生 whole life;
半生 half one's life (struggling, etc.);
此生，今生 this present life or incarnation;
來生 future life;
生生世世 generation after generation;
生時 when one was alive;
殘生 the remaining years of one's life;
偷生 keep alive without serious ambition or purpose;
再生，重生 next incarnation, also rebirth;
永生 eternal life, also 常生。
(3) Living beings : 生靈 sheng1ling2↓;
眾生，□生 all animal kingdom;
畜生 the beasts;
殺生 kill animate beings;
放生 (Budd.) buy fish and turtle and keep them alive in a pond (called 放生池).
(4) A living: 謀生，營生 make a living;
生活，生計，生涯 sheng1huo2, sheng1ji4², sheng1ya2↓.
(5) Student, pupil, scholar: 儒生 Confucian scholar;
書生 a scholar, a pedant: 書生之見 pedantic views;
學生，生徒 student, also apprentice;
先生 teacher, also “Mr.” (placed after surname), also (polite and friendly) after personal name;
生員 sheng1yUan2↓;
門生 formerly, personal student or pupil of a master, also successful candidate visǒis the examiner;
男生，女生 boy, girl student;
小生，晚生 selfreference of student, esp. in letter to teacher;
畢業生 graduate student.
(6) Male actor, opp. 旦 dan4, actress.

V.i. & t. (1) Happen, occur: 生起 sheng1chi3↓;
發生 v.i., (s.t.) happens, or v.t., produce (accident).
(2) Produce, give birth to: 出生 be born;
出生年月 date of birth;
生下了男孩 give birth to a boy;
生育，生殖 sheng1yU4, sheng1zhi2↓;
生財，生產 sheng1cai2, sheng1chan3↓;
生聚 sheng1jU4↓;
胎生 viviparous, -ity;
卵生 oviparous, ovipara, -ity, those that produce offspring by eggs;
接生 midwifery.
(3) Create (accident, trouble, etc.): 生事，生出事來 cause trouble;
生花樣 make difficulties;
節外生枝 bring up unnecessary ramifications;
無事生非 make uncalled-for trouble.
(4) Be born (handsome, stupid, etc.), to grow: 生得很漂亮 grow up beautiful;
生得矮 be born short;
生長，生成 sheng1iaang, sheng1cheng2↓.

Adj. (1) Raw.uncooked (meat, fruit), not processed (iron, copper, silk, oil, etc.): 生菜 nucooked, fresh vegetable;
生油 sheng1you2↓;
unripe: 蘋果生得很 the apple is still quite unriupe;
生地 one's birthplace, a strange place, a piece of uncultivated land;
生書，生課 a new, yet untaught lesson.
(2) Crude, inexperienced, not smooth, not well learned: 生澀，生硬 sheng1se4², sheng1ying4↓;
生手 sheng1shou3↓.
(3) Strange, unfamiliar: 生人，生客 sheng1ren2, sheng1ke4¹↓;
面生，陌生 (face) not seen before;
生字 new, unlearned character.
(4) Alive: 生擒 capture alive;
生吞活剝 interpret text, passage crudely without real understanding (“eat it alive”);
生拉硬拽 do arm-twisting, force s.o. to do s.t.

Adv. (1) Keenly in 生恐，生怕 sheng1kong3, sheng1pa4↓;
生疼 keenly painful;
活生生 very much alive.
(2) Abruptly, rudely, by force: 生把他拉下來 pull him down by force;
硬生生 abruptly.
(3) Used as adv. ending: 好生走路 walk cardfully;
偏生 unfortunately;
偏生我又不會 unfortunately, I don't know how;
怎生 how: 不知怎生是好 don't know what to do (esp. in MC＝怎麼, also wr. 作麼生).

Words 1. 生變 sheng1bian4, v.i., trouble arises (mutiny, etc.).
2. 生病 sheng1bing4, v.i., fall ill.
3. 生產 sheng1chan3, v.i. & t. & n., (1) produce, production: 生產過剩 overproduction;
4. 生產 sheng1chan3, v.i. & t. & n., 生產力 productivity;
5. 生產 sheng1chan3, v.i. & t. & n., 生產率 rate of production;
6. 生產 sheng1chan3, v.i. & t. & n., 生產費 cost of production;
7. 生產 sheng1chan3, v.i. & t. & n., 生產量 volume of production;
8. 生產 sheng1chan3, v.i. & t. & n., (2) give birth to children.
9. 生辰 sheng1chen2, n., birthday.
10. 生成 sheng1cheng2, adj., born (clever, stubborn, etc.).
11. 生前 sheng1qian2, adv., while person was living.
12. 生氣 sheng1chi4, (1) v.i., to get angry;
13. 生氣 sheng1chi4, (2) n., vitality (of vegetation, wrting, also pr. (sheng1chi0).
14. 生起 sheng1chi3, v.t., to bring about.
15. 生芻 sheng1chu2, n., hay;
16. 生芻 sheng1chu2, n., (allu.) offering at grave, funeral gift.
17. 生全 sheng1qUan2, v. i., return alive, survive.
18. 生趣 sheng1qU4, n., as in 有生趣 (writing) has lively interest;
19. 生趣 sheng1qU4, n., full of vitality.
20. 生齒 sheng1chi3, n., population: 生齒過剩 overpopulation.
21. 生動 sheng1dong4, adj., moving: 氣韻生動 (painting) has rhythmic vitality.
22. 生發 sheng1fa1, v.i., produce (profit).
23. 生髮油 sheng1fa3you2, n., hair oil.
24. 生番 sheng1fan1, n., savage, cannibal;
25. 生番 sheng1fan1, n., savage tribe.
26. 生分 sheng1fen0, adj., (person) not intimate enough, not well known to one: 不生分 quite familiar with each other.
27. 生根 sheng1gen1, v.i., take root (habit, studies).
28. 生花 sheng1hua1, phr., 生花之筆，筆生花 gifted pen, a rich style (Li Po dreamed that his “pen grew blossoms”).
29. 生還 sheng1huan2, phr., return alive.
30. 生貨 sheng1huo4, n., raw goods, material.
31. 生火 sheng1huo3, v.i., to light a fire.
32. 生活 sheng1huo2, (1) n., life, living, profession: 生活維艱 it is hard making a living;
33. 生活 sheng1huo2, n., 做生活 make a living;
34. 生活 sheng1huo2, n., 吃生活 (Shanghai dialect) get a beating;
35. 生活 sheng1huo2, n., 生活費 living expenses, cost of living;
36. 生活 sheng1huo2, n., 生活力 vitality;
37. 生活 sheng1huo2, n., 生活素 vitamin (also 維他命);
38. 生活 sheng1huo2, (2) v.i., to live: 民非水火不能生活 man cannot live without fire and water.
39. 生虎子 sheng1hu3zi0, n., (sl.) an inexperienced hand.
40. 生長 sheng1zhang3, v.i., (1) (plants) grow;
41. 生長 sheng1zhang3, v.i., (2) (the young) grow up: 生長得不錯 grow up quite handsome.
42. 生機 sheng1ji1, n., spring of vitality, a new lease of life.
43. 生薑 sheng1jiang1, n., raw ginger.
44. 生忌 sheng1ji4¹, n., birthday of deceased person.
45. 生計 sheng1ji4², n., living, means of livelihood, profession.
46. 生就（的） sheng1jiu4(de0), adj., born one way or another (nervous, suspicious, etc.).
47. 生知 sheng1zhi1, n., (AC) those who are born wise.
48. 生殖 sheng1zhi2, (1) v.i., (plants) grow, multiply;
49. 生殖 sheng1zhi2, (2) v.i. & n., (men) reproduce, multiply,reproduction;
50. 生殖 sheng1zhi2, v.i. & n., 生殖器 seaual organs (male and female).
51. 生聚 sheng1jU4, v.i., (AC, LL of a nation) grow in population.
52. 生客 sheng1ke4¹, n., a stranger.
53. 生䞦 sheng1ke4², v.i., mutually accelerate, reinforce, or counteract, neutralize;
54. 生䞦 sheng1ke4², v.i., phr. in 五行 (the five movements): 生 accelerate, 䞦 counteract (木生火，火䞦金 “wood” accelerates “fire”, and “fire” is inimical to “metal”).
55. 生口 sheng1kou3, n., (1) domestic animals (usu. wr. 牲口);
56. 生口 sheng1kou3, n., (2) (AC) war prisoners.
57. 生壙 sheng1kuang4, n., tomb erected by person or for oneself, while living.
58. 生恐 sheng1kong3, v.i., to fear, be afraid, see sheng1pa4↓.
59. 生來 sheng1lai2, adj., see sheng1jiu4, sheng1cheng2↑.
60. 生冷 sheng1leng3, adj., cold (in style, approach);
61. 生冷 sheng1leng3, n., (Chin. med.) cold dishes, cold drinks, fruits.
62. 生臉兒 sheng1liaaer0, n., a stranger.
63. 生憐 sheng1lian2, v.t., to love (child, helpless or small being).
64. 生料 sheng1liao4, n., dry goods;
65. 生料 sheng1liao4, n., 生料廠 timber shop.
66. 生利 sheng1li4, v.i., (capital) bears interest;
67. 生利 sheng1li4, v.i., (business) makes profit.
68. 生力軍 sheng1li4jUn1, n., (mil.) fresh reinforcement.
69. 生理 sheng1li3, n., (1) 生理學 physiology: 生理化學 physiological chemistry;
70. 生理 sheng1li3, n., 生理學家 physiologist;
71. 生理 sheng1li3, n., (2) (dial.) business;
72. 生理 sheng1li3, n., (3) 料無生理 it is feared s.o. will not live.
73. 生靈 sheng1ling2, n., all living things: 生靈塗炭 the people's life destroyed, all life decimated.
74. 生路 sheng1lu4, n., way out: 無生路 no way out or chance of escape;
75. 生路 sheng1lu4, n., 另謀生路 find another way of living.
76. 生龍 (活虎) sheng1long2, phr., 生龍活虎 (of fighter or painting) extremely forceful or vivid.
77. 生煤 sheng1mei2, n., unburnt coal.
78. 生命 sheng1ming4, n., life: 生命之保障 protection of life;
79. 生命 sheng1ming4, n., 生命保險 life insurance.
80. 生民 sheng1min2, n., (LL) the people, mankind: 生民以來 since creation of mankind.
81. 生母 sheng1mu3, n., one's own mother.
82. 生怕 sheng1pa4, v.i., to fear, be afraid, lest: 生怕來不及 afraid it is too late;
83. 生命 sheng1ming4, n., 生怕他不答應 afraid that he will not consent.
84. 生平 sheng1ping2, adv. phr., all one's life;
85. 生平 sheng1ping2, adv. phr., usually: 生平不好酒 usually (one) does not drink or never drinks.
86. 生人 sheng1ren2, n., a stranger.
87. 生日 sheng1(')ri4, n., birthday.
88. 生色 sheng1se4¹, (1) v.i., add color or luster (to gathering), come alive;
89. 生色 sheng1se4¹, (2) adj., distinctive (performance).
90. 生澀 sheng1se4², adj., crude, faulty (knowledge), lacking in fluency (in reading).
91. 生身 sheng1shen1, n., as in 生身父母 parents who give you birth;
92. 生身 sheng1shen1, n., the (Mongolian) one who has not had smallpox.
93. 生生 sheng1sheng1, adv., (1) generation after generation: 生生世世 ditto;
94. 生生 sheng1sheng1, adv., (2) well and healthy: 生生憂慮出病來 get sick from sheer worry (for a healthy person);
95. 生生 sheng1sheng1, adv., 好生生的怎麼就死了 how could he die so suddenly-he was looking so well? 生生不息 life and growth in nature, continuous reproduction (of plants and animals).
96. 生肖 sheng1xiao4, n., the year of the animal in which one was born: 十二生肖 (the year of the) rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, lamb, monkey, chicken, dog, pig-corresponding to the duodecimal cycle 子丑寅卯, etc.;
97. 生肖 sheng1xiao4, n., see Appendix A.
98. 生隙 sheng1xi4, v.i., cause friction (between people).
99. 生性 sheng1xing4, (1) n., one's born nature (violent, gentle, etc.);
100. 生性 sheng1xing4, (2) (sheng1xing0) adj., aloof, solitary in nature: 他有點兒生性 he does not get along well with people.
101. 生心 sheng1xin1, v.i., (AC) begin to feel disloyal.
102. 生息 sheng1xi2, v.i., (1) (money) bear interest;
103. 生息 sheng1xi2, v.i., (2) (of animal herds) multiply.
104. 生手（兒） sheng1shou3(er0), n., an inexperienced hand.
105. 生受 sheng1shou4, v.i., (esp. Mc) to suffer: 不好生受 difficult to bear;
106. 生受 sheng1shou4, v.i., (MC) to suffer: 不好生受 difficult to bear;
107. 生受 sheng1shou4, v.i., (MC) 生受你 (=modn. 難為你) thanks for the trouble.
108. 生疏 sheng1shu1, adj., (1) (of friends) having less contact, getting more distant;
109. 生疏 sheng1shu1, adj., (2) (piano playing, sleight-of-hand, etc.) having not played for a long time, getting rusty.
110. 生水 sheng1shui3, n., unboiled water;
111. 生水 sheng1shui3, n., fresh water.
112. 生事 sheng1shi4, v.i., to cause trouble.
113. 生石灰 sheng1shi2hui1, n., (chem.) calcium oxide.
114. 生死 sheng1si3, phr., life and death: 生死關頭 grave crisis between life and death;
115. 生死 sheng1si3, phr., 生死之交 a friend until death.
116. 生態學 sheng1tai4xUe2, n., ecology, study of environmental influence on living beings.
117. 生鐵 sheng1tie3, n., pig iron, cast iron.
118. 生菜 sheng1cai4, n., (1) uncooked or fresh vegetable;
119. 生菜 sheng1cai4, n., (2) lettuce.
120. 生財 sheng1cai2, v.i., to make money.
121. 生存 sheng1cun2, v.i. & n., survive, survive-al.
122. 生祠 sheng1ci2, n., temple to one still living.
123. 生疼 sheng1tong4, (1) adj., very painful;
124. 生疼 sheng1tong4, (2) v.t., to love dearly.
125. 生徒 sheng1tu2, n., disciple;
126. 生徒 sheng1tu2, n., pupil of private school;
127. 生徒 sheng1tu2, n., apprentice.
128. 生子 sheng1zi3, v.i., to give birth to a son.
129. 生物 sheng1wu4, n., living creatured or plants;
130. 生物 sheng1wu4, n., 生物學 sheng1wu4xUe2, biology;
131. 生物 sheng1wu4, n., 生物化學 biochemistry.
132. 生養 sheng1yang3, v.i., (of parents) give birth to and bring up children.
133. 生涯 sheng1ya2, n., see sheng1ji4²↑.
134. 生業 sheng1ye4, n., business: 不治生業 does not attend to business or hold a job.
135. 生意 sheng1yi4, n., (1) prospect of living or survival;
136. 生意 sheng1yi4, n., (2) (sheng1yi4 or sheng1yi0) a business or business deal: 做生意 run a business (shop, etc.);
137. 生意 sheng1yi4, n., (sheng1yi0) a crooked deal;
138. 生意 sheng1yi4, n., 生意口 sheng1yi4kou3, n., words of a petty dealer, not to be trusted;
139. 生意 sheng1yi4, n., business man's ways or know-how;
140. 生意 sheng1yi4, n., 生意經 sheng1yi4jing1, business sense, business expertise.
141. 生硬 sheng1ying4, adj., not smooth, not polished, crude (writing), rigid, stern, stiff.
142. 生油 sheng1you2, n., (1) peanut oil;
143. 生油 sheng1you2, n., (2) unrefined oil.
144. 生員 sheng1yUan2, n., formerly, students.
145. 生育 sheng1yU4, v.t. & n., give birth to and raise (children);
146. 生育 sheng1yU4, v.t. & n., growth (of population);
147. 生育 sheng1yU4, v.t. & n., 生育能力 fertility.

埜 Num. Index: 10.11 ㄧㄝˇ ye3 . [Arch. of 野 41S.00]

塹 Num. Index: 10.11 ㄑㄧㄢˋ qian4 .

N. A trench, moat: 天塹 natural terrain for defense.

Words 1. 塹壕 qian4hao2, n., city moats;
2. 塹壕 qian4hao2, n., trench.

釐 Num. Index: 10.11 ㄌㄧˊ li2 (*ㄒㄧ xi1 ).

N. (1) One thousandth of a Chinese 尺 foot.
(2) One hundredth of a 畝 mow.
(3) One thousandth of a 兩 liang or tael;
see Appendix C.
(4) (Rate of interest) one tenth of one per cent: 月息四釐 a monthly interest of 0.4 per cent;
年息四釐 an annual interest of four per cent.
(5) Short for 釐金：釐金，釐捐，釐卡 li2jin1, li2jUan1, li2chiaa↓.
(6) (Interch. 禧 *xi1) happiness: 恭祝新釐 a Happy New Year!

V.t. To regulate, rectify: 允釐百工 (AC) regulate the different offices;
釐定，釐正 li2ding4, li2zheng4↓.

Words 1. 釐卡 li2chiaa, n., see li2jin1↓.
2. 釐定 li2ding4, v.t., to work out or draw up (rules, regulations, etc.), also 釐訂.
3. 釐革 li2ge2, v.t., to reform, readjust (old practices, rules, etc.).
4. 釐正 li2zheng4, v.t., to correct, amend, edit (texts, drafts, etc.).
5. 釐金 li2jin1, n., an internal tax on the transit of goods (formerly, spelled“likin”).
6. 釐捐 li2jUan1, n., (＝釐金 li2jin1↑).
7. 釐剔 li2ti4, v.t., to strike out, expunge (anything superfluous).

卉 Num. Index: 10.20 ㄏㄨㄟˋ hui4 .

N. 花卉 flowers and grass, plants in gen. flora (in painting).

Adj. Plentiful.

齧 Num. Index: 10.21

N. (AC) a dent in a sword.

V.t. (1) Bite: 齧臂 bite one's arm, as a pledge;
(of a man and a woman) as a pledge of love.
(2) Erode, as water erodes a bank.

靠 Num. Index: 10.22 ㄎㄠˋ kao4 .

V.i. & t. (1) To rely on: 倚靠，依靠 to depend on (s.o.);
無依無靠 no one to support for living, quite alone;
靠天吃飯 without visible means of support;
靠此為生 depend on this for a living;
靠自己 depend on oneself;
靠別人 depend on others;
可靠 dependable;
不可靠 not dependable;
see 靠得住，靠不住 kao4de2zhu4, kao4bu2zhu4↓.
(2) To lean on: 靠幵 leaning on;
靠在一起 huddle together.

Prep. Near, along, toward, by: 靠近 kao4jin4↓;
靠岸 alongshore;
靠牆 toward or by the wall;
靠海 (city) on the coast;
靠邊兒走 walk on the side (not in the middle);
靠右邊走 walk on the right;
背靠背 (sleeping, sitting) back to back;
靠山吃山，靠水吃水 on the mountain one lives by mountain products, near the water one lives by the sea or river.

Words 1. 靠背 kao4bei4, n., back of chair;
2. 靠背 kao4bei4, n., (Chin. opera) armor;
3. 靠背 kao4bei4, n., 靠背老生 (opera) military officer in armor.
4. 靠不住 kao4bu2zhu4, adj., undependable.
5. 靠常兒 kao4chang2er0, adj., (coll.) long lasting, wearing well.
6. 靠旗 kao4chi2, n., (Chin. opera) pennant on back of military officer.
7. 靠得住 kao4de2zhu4, adj., dependable.
8. 靠枕 kao4zhen3, n., hard cushion used as arm rest on couch.
9. 靠近 kao4jin4, adj. & prep., near: 靠近那邊 near that side.
10. 靠賴 kao4lai4, v.t., depend on (s.o.).
11. 靠攏 kao4long3, v.i. & t., lean toward;
12. 靠攏 kao4long3, v.i. & t., 靠攏份子 opportunist elements.
13. 靠山（兒） kao4shan1 (kao4sha1er0), n., person for political or financial backing.
14. 靠手 kao4shou3, n., arm rest.
15. 靠子 kao4zi0, n., hard cushion for arm or back support: 車靠子 (in cart).
16. 靠托 kao4tuo1, v.t., depend on (s.o. to do s.t.).
17. 靠椅 kao4yi3, n., easy chair;
18. 靠椅 kao4yi3, n., lounge chair.

鼒 Num. Index: 10.22 ㄗ zi1 .

N. (AC) a tripod tapering off towards the top.

□ Num. Index: 10.30 ㄕˋ shi4 . [Pop. of 世 22.21]

直 Num. Index: 10.30 ㄓˊ zhi2 . [Usu. wr. 直]

V.t. To straighten up or out: 直其冤 to redress a wrong done to s.o.;
直直腰兒 stretch (body) a bit.

Adj. (1) Erect, vertical, straight, not crooked: 垂直 perpendicular, hang straight;
直上 straight up;
直上直下 perpendicular;
伸直腿 stretch legs straight;
直挺挺，直蹶蹶 straight and stiff (in erect or prostrate position);
直勾勾，直瞪瞪 stare bluntly, scared stiff;
筆直 very straight;
曲直 the right and wrong of parties in quarrel.
(2) Straight and honest: 正直 fair and honest;
忠直 loyal;
直道 zhi2dao4²↓.
(3) Straight forward: 直脾氣 straight temper: 直性 zhi2xing4↓;
剛直 honorable, inflexible, incorruptible;
直心眼兒 forthright (person);
直漢 an honest fellow;
坦直，率直 frank, candid, straight forward (confession, admission);
說直話 give a straight talk;
直爽 zhi2shuang3↓.
(4) On duty: 直日 (=值日) day on duty.

Adv. (1) Straight, directly: 直達 go straight or directly;
直視 look straight;
秉筆直畫 write the truth without fear or favor;
直言，直說 talk straight;
直打直 in a straight manner;
直前，直向前往 go straightforward;
直陳 to present (facts) straight.
(2) Continuously: 一直走 go without stop;
一直說 (or 哭) 下去 talk (or cry) on and on;
直去直來 go and come back without stopover;
直等一個人 keep waiting (without stop) for a person;
直到 (conj.) until: 直到日入 until sundown;
直到今日 until today.
(3) Just, only indeed: 直是 be indeed, be just (a shadow, a phantasy, a joke, etc.);
直須 need only to (ask him direct, etc.);
直不百步耳 (孟子) (of a retreating army retreating fifty paces) only difference is that it did not retreat a hundred paces.

Words 1. 直筆 zhi2bi3, phr., record historical events without fear or favor.
2. 直腸 zhi2chang2, n., the rectum.
3. 直臣 zhi2chen2, n., an outspoken minister.
4. 直到 zhi2dao4¹, prep. & conj., until.
5. 直道 zhi2dao4², adj. & n., honest, straight dealing, the straight and narrow path.
6. 直點兒 zhi2diaaer0, adv., (apologize, etc.) continuously, repeatedly without stop.
7. 直裰 zhi2duo2, n., (of jacket or ancient robe) open with line of buttons straight down the center.
8. 直根 zhi2gen1, n., (bot.) axial root.
9. 直觀 zhi2guan1, n., intuition, intuitive perception, see zhi2jUe2↓.
10. 直躬 zhi2gong1, phr., (LL) see zhi2dao4²↑.
11. 直棍兒 zhi2guo4er0, n., (pop.) an honest fellow.
12. 直講 zhi2jiang3, n., formerly, a lecturer at government college (國子監).
13. 直角 zhi2jiao3, n., (math.) right angle;
14. 直角 zhi2jiao3, n., 直角柱 right prism;
15. 直角 zhi2jiao3, n., 直角錐 right pyramid;
16. 直角 zhi2jiao3, n., 直角體 a cuboid;
17. 直角 zhi2jiao3, n., 直角三角形 rightangled triangle.
18. 直諫 zhi2jian4, phr., to advise or admonish emperor at risk of latter's wrath.
19. 直接 zhi2jie2¹, adj. & adv., direct, direct-ly;
20. 直接 zhi2jie2¹, adj. & adv., 直接民權 rights of referendum and recall;
21. 直接 zhi2jie2¹, adj. & adv., 直接教授法 direct method of teaching modern language.
22. 直捷 zhi2jie2², adj. direct (communication, line): 直捷 (or 直截) 了當 phr., simple and direct (opp. beating about the bush).
23. 直徑 zhi2jing4, n., (math.) diameter.
24. 直己 zhi2ji3, phr., see zhi2dao4²↑.
25. 直致 zhi2zhi4, (1) adj., straight, without wavering;
26. 直致 zhi2zhi4, (2) adv., until, so that.
27. 直覺 zhi2jUe2, n., intuition.
28. 直諒 zhi2liang4, adj., (AC) right and honorable (persons).
29. 直隸 zhi2li4, n., formerly, name for Hopei Province.
30. 直溜 zhi2liu0, adj., very smooth and straight.
31. 直流 zhi2liu2, n., (phys.) direct current.
32. 直脈 zhi2mo4, (1) adj., (bot.) straight-veined;
33. 直脈 zhi2mo4, (2) n., direct line of descent, see zhi2xi4↑.
34. 直聲 zhi2sheng1, (1) n., reputation for honesty;
35. 直聲 zhi2sheng1, (2) phr., (cry) aloud.
36. 直升機 zhi2sheng1ji1, n., helicopter (or 直昇).
37. 直線 zhi2xian4, n., (math.) straight line, or right line.
38. 直轄 zhi2xia2, adj., under direct jurisdiction of central government.
39. 直系 zhi2xi4, n., direct line (relatives).
40. 直性（兒）（子） zhi2xing4er0, (-zi0), adj., forthright (character).
41. 直受兒 zhi2shou4er0, phr., to receive gifts without giving in return.
42. 直爽 zhi2shuang3, adj., outspoken, straightforward, forthright.
43. 直率 zhi2shuai4, adj., ditto.
44. 直譯 zhi2yi4, v.t. & n., (to render) literal translation.
45. 直□ zhi2yU4, n., simile.

矗 Num. Index: 10.30 ㄔㄨˋ chu4 .

Adj. & adv. Perpendicular: 矗立 stand erect;
直矗矗 very straight, straight up.

查 Num. Index: 10.30 ㄔㄚˊ cha2 (*ㄓㄚ zha1 ).

N. (*zha1) A surname.

V.t. (1) To investigate, audit, check, find out, inspect: 檢查 to inspect (luggage), have physical checkup;
調查 to investigate;
盤查 investigate thoroughly, crossexamine;
清查 examine accounts;
查收 (in letter) please receive;
查照 cha2zhao4↓;
查看，查察 look into;
明查暗訪 investigate (crime);
查班 inspect class;
查賬 cha2zhang4↓;
查字典 look up dictionary;
查對無訛 formula for okaying accounts;
查戶口 check residents;
take census.
(2) In opening paragraph relating findings: have gone into the matter and found that.

Words 1. 查辦 cha2ban4, v.i., to investigate and prosecute (case, person).
2. 查抄 cha2chao1, v.t., to confiscate (property; lit., “take inventory”).
3. 查點 cha2dian3, v.t., check (inventory) item by item.
4. 查封 cha2feng1, v.t., to confiscate and seal up (property, goods).
5. 查核 cha2he2, v.t., to examine (accounts).
6. 查賬 cha2zhang4, v.i., examine accounts.
7. 查照 cha2zhao4, v.i., (in official communications among equals) am submitting for your attention: 查照辦理 please consider and act accordingly.
8. 查禁 cha2jin4, v.i., search for violations of ban (smuggled goods, etc.).
9. 查究 cha2jiu4, v.i., to investigate, follow up (a case): 查究辦理 investigate and act accordingly;
10. 查究 cha2jiu4, v.i., 查究原因 find out the cause.
11. 查考 cha2kao3, v.t., look up for reference, data.
12. 查勘 cha2kan4, v.t., to investigate on the spot.
13. 查明 cha2ming2, v.t., to find out: 查明真相 find out the true facts.
14. 查哨 cha2shao4, v.t., search passengers at sentry point.
15. 查驗 cha2yan4, v.t., to check up (physical conditions);
16. 查驗 cha2yan4, v.t., inspect, (goods).
17. 查閱 cha2yUe4, v.t., read (report, correspondence).

彗 Num. Index: 10.30 ㄏㄨㄟˋ hui4 .

N. (1) A broomstick.
(2) 彗星 a comet.

整 Num. Index: 10.30 ㄓㄥˇ zheng3 .

V.t. To put to order;
to adjust: 整理，整頓 zheng3li3, zheng3dun4↓;
整衣冠 to adjust hat and dress;
整裝就道 dress up and prepare for journey (also 整旆);
整裝待命 ready to move at short notice in full array;
整好 put in good shape;
別把他整壞了 don't spoil it, trying to fix it;
整隊，整旅 put army unit in good shape;
also the whole unit, see Adj.2↓;
to discipline, see 整肅 zheng3shu4²↓.

Adj. (1) Neat, tidy, orderly: 整齊，整潔 zheng3chi0, zheng3jie2↓;
齊整 tidy.
(2) Whole, not divided: 完整 intact;
整個兒，整數 zheng3ge4er0, zheng3shu4¹↓;
整日整夜 whole day and night;
整夜不眠 did not sleep the whole night;
整塊給他 give him the whole piece;
整句唸出來 read the whole sentence;
說不出一句整話 cannot say a complete sentence;
整院子都聽見你叫了 the whole courtyard heard your scream.

Words 1. 整編 zheng3bian1, v.t., to reorganize (army).
2. 整齊 zheng3chi0, adj., tidy, trderly, well-arranged (group or row), forming a complete set.
3. 整飭 zheng3chi4, adj., clean and orderly, sharply disciplined (conduct): 軍容整飭 in fine battle array.
4. 整頓 zheng3dun4, v.t., to put to order, to restore to good shape: 整頓學風 restore good order among the students.
5. 整風 zheng3feng1, v.t., (in Communist China) to rectify atmosphere of schools, party, etc.
6. 整個兒 zheng3ge4er0, adv., the whole piece or lot;
7. 整個兒 zheng3ge4er0, adv., completely (fail, destroyed, etc.).
8. 整整 jerngzheng3, (1) adv., exactly: 整整一百元 exactly $100;
9. 整整 jerngzheng3, (2) adj., as in 整整齊齊 very neat and orderly, see zheng3chi0↓.
10. 整潔 zheng3jie2, adj., clean and neat.
11. 整莊 zheng3zhuang0, n., the whole amount.
12. 整治 (1) zheng3zhi4, v.t., see zheng3li3↓;
13. 整治 zheng3zhi4, v.t., (2) (zhi0), to prepare (food), mend (clothing);
14. 整治 zheng3zhi4, v.t., (3) to teach a lesson, punish: 我總得整治他.
15. 整兒 zheng3er0, n., round number.
16. 整臉子 zheng3lian3zi0, n., person habitually wearing a severe countenance.
17. 整理 zheng3li3, v.t., to put to order (accounts), tidy up (room, appearance), shape up, revise (material for book).
18. 整容 zheng3rong2, v.i., to dress up, esp. to shave.
19. 整日 zheng3ri4, adv., the whole day;
20. 整日 zheng3ri4, adv., 整日價 ditto.
21. 整天 zheng3tian1, adv., the whole day: 一整天.
22. 整形 zheng3xing2, n., orthopedics: 整形手術 plastic surgery.
23. 整數 zheng3shu4¹, n., a whole number, integral.
24. 整肅 zheng3shu4², v.t., (in communist China) to purge;
25. 整肅 zheng3shu4², v.t., also shortened to 整: 整他一下 to discipline him.
26. 整體 zheng3ti3, n., the whole;
27. 整體 zheng3ti3, n., 整體化 integrate, integration.

□ Num. Index: 10.30 ㄍㄨˇ gu3 .

N. A pot:（沙）□子 an earthen pot (related 鍋子 guo1zi0).

鏊 Num. Index: 10.30 ㄠˊ ao2 .

N. (AC) a flat iron plate for making cakes.

鏨 Num. Index: 10.30 ㄗㄢˋ zan4 .

N. A small chisel;
engraving tool.

V.t. Engrave, carve: 鏨花 carve flowers;
鏨字 engrave characters.

Words 1. 鏨刀 zan4dao1, n., a graving knife.
2. 鏨子 zan4zi0, n., (1) a small chisel;
3. 鏨子 zan4zi0, n., (2) a graving tool.
4. 鏨菜 zan4cai4, n., (bot.) leomurus macranthrs.

麥 Num. Index: 10.32 ㄇㄞˋ mai4 . (sp. pr.); ㄇㄛˋ mo4 (re. pr.).

N. (1) Wheat, (oft. mai4zi0): 大麥 barley;
小麥 wheat;
油麥，燕麥 oats;
蕎麥，烏麥 buckwheat.
(2) A surname.

Words 1. 麥餅 mai4bing3, n., wheaten cake.
2. 麥碴兒 mai4cha2er0, n., potato grown on wheat field after wheat crop.
3. 麥㪫 mai4chang2, n., thrashing floor for wheat.
4. 麥秋 mai4qiu1, n., wheat harvest in 4th or 5th lunar month.
5. 麥冬 mai4dong1, n., see mai4men2dong1↓.
6. 麥蛾 mai4e2, n., a moth that feeds on wheat, gelechia cerealella.
7. 麥麩子 mai4fu2zi0, n., chaff, bran.
8. 麥糊 mai4hu2, n., oatmeal.
9. 麥角（菌） mai4jiao3(jUn4), n., ergot, a wheat disease, caused by claviceps purpurea, a fungus.
10. 麥酒 mai4jiu3, n., beer (usu. 啤酒 mai4pu2.
11. 麥克風 mai4ke4feng1, n., (translit.) microphone.
12. 麥浪 mai4lang4, n., waves of billowing wheat field carsrd by breeze.
13. 麥芒 mai4mang2, n., the awn (bristly fibers) of wheat, or prickly wheat sheaf.
14. 麥門東 mai4men2dong1, n., (bot.) a plant of leek family, liriope graminfolia, much used as herb medicine.
15. 麥苗 mai4miao2, n., wheat seedling.
16. 麥片 mai4pian4, n., oatmeal.
17. 麥信風 mai4xin4feng1, n., the northeast wind in 5th lunar month.
18. 麥穗兒 mai4sueher0, n., (1) ears of wheat;
19. 麥穗兒 mai4sueher0, n., (2) lambskin with long hair resembling ears of grain.
20. 麥子 mai4zi0, n., wheat or barley.
21. 麥牙糖 mai4ya2tang2, n., malt sugar.

□ Num. Index: 10.32 ㄇㄥˋ meng4 . [Abbr. of 夢 20A.23-4]

古 Num. Index: 10.40 ㄍㄨˇ gu3 .

N. (1) Time long past: 遠古 time immemorial;
上古 (史)，中古 (史) ancient, medieval times (history);
古往今來 from ancient to modern times.
(2) Ancient artifacts, relics of the past: 考古 to study ancient relics;
考古學 (家) archeology, archeologist.
(3) A particular style of painting or pottery of the past: 仿古 in the style of an ancient master or period;
法古 (painting) imitate an ancient master;
(of political or social institutions) follow an ancient practice.
(4) The ancient people: 疑古 to doubt the ancients;
思古，懷古 nostalgia, thinking of the past;
作古 (of person) passed away, died (joined the ancients).
(5) A surname.

Adj. (1) Old, ancient, classic, oldfashioned: 古代 gu3dai4, 古人 gu3ren2, 古物 gu3wu4↓;
古錢，古畫，古籍 ancient coins, paintings, books;
古裝 old-fashioned binding or dress;
古妝 in ancient costume;
古語，古諺 an old saying, proverb;
古井無波 (usu. of women) have no more sexual desire, (lit., “not a ripple in an ancient well”);
古色古香 (of ancient objects of art) having antique flavor;
古雅 gu3ya3↓;
古法 time-honored methods.
(2) (Of persons or things) different from the gen. accepted norm: 古怪 gu3guai0, 古板 gu3ban3↓.

Words 1. 古板 gu3ban3, adj., (1) ultraconservative, aingle-track-minded;
2. 古板 gu3ban3, adj., unavvommodating;
3. 古板 gu3ban3, adj., (2) oldfashioned, out-of -date.
4. 古剎 gu3cha4, n., an ancient temple.
5. 古代 gu3dai4, n., ancient times.
6. 古道 gu3dao4, (1) adj., kind, considerate, generous (lit., “acting like a gentleman of old”): 古道熱腸 considerate and warmhearted;
7. 古道 gu3dao4, (2) n., ancient rules and methods;
8. 古道 gu3dao4, (3) n., ancient road.
9. 古典 gu3dian3, n., & adj., classic, classical: 古典主義 classicism;
10. 古典 gu3dian3, n., & adj., 古典派 classicist;
11. 古典 gu3dian3, n., & adj., 古典音樂 classical music.
12. 古董（兒） gu3dong3(er0), n., curios, antiques (also wr. 骨董).
13. 古方 gu3fang1, n., (1) an ancient medical recipe;
14. 古方 gu3fang1, n., (2) old methods or ways of doing things.
15. 古風 gu3feng1, n., (1) ancient manners, customs and habits;
16. 古風 gu3feng1, n., (2) ancient style poetry.
17. 古怪 gu3guai0, adj., peculiar, eccentric,exotic: 希奇古怪 strange and eccentric.
18. 古跡 gu3ji1, n., historic monunents, sites.
19. 古記兒 gu3jie4er0, n., ancient events or incidents: 聽古記兒 listen to a storyteller telling old stories.
20. 古今 gu3jin1, n., ancient and modern times.
21. 古老 gu3lao3, adj., old-fashioned, outmoded.
22. 古來 gu3lai2, adv., since ancient times.
23. 古樸 gurpu3, adj., (of manners) simple and plain, uncontaminated by modern fads.
24. 古人 gu3ren2, n., (1) the ancients;
25. 古人 gu3ren2, n., (2) a person who has passed away.
26. 古稀 gu3xi1, adj., seventy years old: 古稀老人 an old man aged three score and ten;
27. 古稀 gu3xi1, adj., 年近古稀 approaching seventy in age.
28. 古昔 gu3xi2, adj., of old, in times gone by.
29. 古學 gu3shyeur, n., ancient learning, knowledge of the classic.
30. 古時 gu3shi2, n., ancient times.
31. 古訓 gu3xUn4, n., (1) ancient maxims or precepts;
32. 古訓 gu3xUn4, n., (2) ancient meanings of words.
33. 古銅 gu3tong2, n., (1) ancient bronze works;
34. 古銅 gu3tong2, n., (2) the color of ancient bronzes.
35. 古玩 gu3wan3, n., curios.
36. 古文 gu3wen2, n., (1) archaic script of Jou period;
37. 古文 gu3wen2, n., (2) 古文學派 a school of Confucian classicists believing in the authenticity of parts of classics doubted by 今文派;
38. 古文 gu3wen2, n., (3) the classic style of writing.
39. 古物 gu3wu4, n., (1) ancient relics;
40. 古物 gu3wu4, n., (2) ancient objects of art.
41. 古雅 gu3ya3, adj., with a classic touch and in the best taste.

杏 Num. Index: 10.40 ㄒㄧㄥˋ xing4 .

N. Apricot: 杏仁 almond, see xing4ren2↓.

Words 1. 杏脯 xing4fu3, n., preserved apricot.
2. 杏乾兒 xing4ga1er0, n., dried apricot.
3. 杏花 xing4hua1, n., apricot flower;
4. 杏花 xing4hua1, n., 杏花村 oft. used to describe a spring rustic scene.
5. 杏黃 xing4huang2, adj., apricot yellow.
6. 杏臉 xing4lian3, n., oval face of girl or woman.
7. 杏林 xing4lin2, n., (allu., rare) medical doctor.
8. 杏仁 xing4ren2, n., almond;
9. 杏仁 xing4ren2, n., 杏仁兒茶 almond cream;
10. 杏仁 xing4ren2, n., 杏仁兒粉 almond powder;
11. 杏仁 xing4ren2, n., 杏仁精 almond essence;
12. 杏仁 xing4ren2, n., 杏仁水 almond drink.
13. 杏壇 xing4tan2, n., school platform, the teaching rostrum;
14. 杏壇 xing4tan2, n., orig.the apricot grove where Confucius taught.
15. 杏眼 xing4yan3, n., woman's apricot-like eyes.
16. 杏靨 xing4ye4, n., a woman's oval face;
17. 杏靨 xing4ye4, n., see xing4lian3↓.

告 Num. Index: 10.40 ㄍㄠˋ gao4 (*ㄍㄨˋ gu4 ).

N. A declaration, announcement: 文告 statement by ruler or superior;
通告 public notice;
廣告 advertisement;
告白 gao4bai2↓.

V.t. (1) Tell, inform, announce: (LL) 告我, (vern.) 告訴我 tell me;
報告 v.i. & n., (to, a) report to a superior;
告密 give secret information against s.o., see 告密 gao4mi4↓.
(2) Oft. used in the sense of “be”or “reported to be”in certain phrr.: 告罄 be exhausted: 存貨告罄 all our stock has been exhausted;
告乏 be tired or exhausted;
告捷 gao4jie2²↓;
告終，告成，告竣 be completed, see gao4zhong1, gao4cheng2, gao4jyuhe↓.
(3) Sue, accuse: 告訴 gao4su4↓;
告發 gao4fa1↓;
告他一狀 file a suit against him;
原告 the plaintiff;
被告 the defendant.
(4) Ask for: 告老 gao4lao3↓;
告假 gao4jia4↓;
告退 gao4tui4↓;
告病 ask for sick leave, be sick;
告貸 gao4dai4↓;
告幫 gao4bang1↓;
告饒 ask for pardon;
自告奮勇 offer one's free services.
(5) (*gu4) In 忠告 tell a.o. honestly what one thinks (also gao4);
告朔 (AC) ancient sacrifice at ancestral temple.

Words 1. 告白 gao4bai2, n., a public notice.
2. 告幫 gao4bang1, v.i., ask for financial assistance.
3. 告窆 gao4bian3, n., an obituary notice.
4. 告便（兒） gao4bian4 (gao4biaher0), v.i., (1) bid bood-bye to friends for a short leave of absence;
5. 告便（兒） gao4bian4 (gao4biaher0), v.i., (2) go to the toilet.
6. 告別 gao4bie2, v.i., take leave.
7. 告稟 gao4bing3, v.i., to file a petition, to request from superior.
8. 告成 gao4cheng2, v.t., announce the completion of s.t. important: 大功告成 the great task has been (reported) completed.
9. 告貸 gao4dai4, v.i., make a request for a loan, borrow money: 告貸無門 nowhere to borrow money.
10. 告發 gao4fa1, v.t., formally inform court of a crime committed, lodge complaint.
11. 告假 gao4jia4, v.i., asd for leave of absence.
12. 告誡 gao4jie4, v.t., warn, enjoin, admonish.
13. 告訐 gao4jie2¹, v.i., inform against s.o.
14. 告捷 gao4jie2², v.i. & t., announce victory, be victorious.
15. 告警 gao4jing3, v.i., to sound an alarm, give report of danger.
16. 告急 gao4ji2, v.i., make an emergercy request for help.
17. 告狀 gao4zhuang4, v.t. & n., to sue at court;
18. 告狀 gao4zhuang4, v.t. & n., text of formal complaint.
19. 告終 gao4zhong1, v.i., be completed.
20. 告知 gao4zhi1, v.i. & t., tell, inform, notify.
21. 告竣 gao4jUn4, see gao4zhong1↑.
22. 告老 gao4lao3, v.i., retire from age.
23. 告密 gao4mi4, v.i., give secret information against s.o.
24. 告擾 gao4rao3, v.i., to thank one's host for his hospitality, a phr. used on taking leave: 告擾了.
25. 告示 gao4si0, n., a public announcement.
26. 告訴 gao4su4, v.t., (1) (law) bring a suit against s.o.: 告訴乃論 a case will be taken cognizance of by the court only if s.o. files a suit;
27. 告訴 gao4su4, v.t., (2) (gao4su0) tell, inform: 我告訴你 I tell you;
28. 告訴 gao4su4, v.t., 不能告訴你 I can't tell you.
29. 告辭 gao4ci2, v.i., bid good-bye, take leave.
30. 告退 gao4tui4, v.i., ask to be excused from meeting;
31. 告退 gao4tui4, v.i., resign from office.
32. 告罪 gao4zui4, v.i., (court.) please excuse me for any unintentional offense;
33. 告罪 gao4zui4, v.i., 告無罪 can say I have a clear conscience, have done my best.

哲 Num. Index: 10.40 ㄓㄜˊ zhe2 .

N. (1) Wisdom: 哲學，哲理 zhe2xUe2, zhe2li3↓.
(2) Sage, wise man: 聖哲 the sages.

Adj. Wise: 明哲 discreet;
明哲保身 keep out of harm by discretion.

Words 1. 哲理 zhe2li3, n., philosophy, philosophical principle.
2. 哲人 zhe2ren2, n., a wise man, the sage master.
3. 哲學 zhe2xUe2, n., philosophy;
4. 哲學 zhe2xUe2, n., 哲學家 philosopher.
5. 哲嗣 zhe2syh, n., (court.) your son.

誓 Num. Index: 10.40 ㄕˋ shi4 .

N. An oath, a pledge: 誓願，誓言，誓約 shi4yUan4, shi4yan2, shi4yUe1↓;
宣誓 take oath in public;
立誓，起誓，發誓 take an oath;
背誓，違誓 break one's pledge.

V.i. & t. To swear: 誓不兩立 swear that one of the two must be destroyed;
誓不甘休 swear to fight to the finish;
誓死不屈 swear to die rather than submit;
誓必 swear to.

Words 1. 誓詞 shi4ci2, n., text of oath.
2. 誓言 shi4yan2, n., a pledge.
3. 誓願 shi4yUan4, v.i., to swear before God;
4. 誓願 shi4yUan4, n., a pledge.
5. 誓約 shi4yUe1, v.i. & n., (to make) a pledge (of alliance, marriage, etc.).

謷 Num. Index: 10.40 ㄠˊ ao2 .

V.t. To deride, clamor: 謷謷.

Adj. (AC) magnificent: 謷乎大哉.

砉 Num. Index: 10.40 ㄏㄨㄛˋ huo4 .

Adj. (AC) sound of crashing.

礬 Num. Index: 10.40 ㄈㄢˊ fan2 .

N. Alum: 明礬，白礬 alum;
皂礬，青礬 copperas, ferrous sulphate.

Words 1. 礬紙 fan2zhi3, n., sized paper (for painting).
2. 礬石 fan2shi2, n., (min.) alum shale.
3. 礬土 fan2tu3, n., (min.) alumina.

杳 Num. Index: 10.41 ㄧㄠˇ yao3 (also ㄇㄧㄠˇ miao3 ).

Adj. (1) Deeply hidden: 杳冥，杳遠yao3ming2, yao3yUan3↓.
(2) Dark, silent: 杳然 yao3ran2↓;
(3) 杳無音信 completely not heard from;
杳杳無捬 left without a trace;
杳如黃鶴 (LL) gone like the yellow stork.

Words 1. 杳冥 yao3ming2, adj., dark and fathomless.
2. 杳然 yao3ran2, adj., without any sound.
3. 杳遠 yao3yUan3, adj., far distant.

□ Num. Index: 10.41 ㄔㄨㄣ chun1 . [Anc. var. of 春 12.41]

□ Num. Index: 10.41 ㄒㄧ xi1 .

Adj. (1) Clear (＝晰 41A.22).
(2) White (u.f. 皙).

暫 Num. Index: 10.41 ㄓㄢˋ zhan4 (re, pr. ㄗㄢˋ zan4 ). [Related 漸 63A. 22]

Adj. & adv. (1) Temporary, for the time being: 暫且，暫時 zhan4qie3, zhan4shi2↓;
暫定 temporarily decide(d);
暫住 stop at place for a while;
暫用，暫借 use, borrow, for a short period;
暫緩 postpone for the moment;
暫不施行 hold up measure for the present.
(2) (AC) suddenly: 暫面 suddenly see one's face.

Words 1. 暫且 zhan4qie3, adv., for the time being.
2. 暫時 zhan4shi2, adv., ditto.

□ Num. Index: 10.41 ㄘㄠˊ cao2 . [Form of callig. of 曹 20.41]

皙 Num. Index: 10.41 ㄒㄧ xi1 . [Var. □]

Adj. (1) (Of human skin) white: 白皙，白皙皙 very white.
(2) Clear (var. of 晰 41A.22)

眚 Num. Index: 10.41 ㄕㄥˇ sheng3 .

N. (AC) (1) (med.) eye cataract.
(2) Unfortunate mistakes: 除眚 eliminate errors, malpractices;
眚災 (AC) calamities.

嗇 Num. Index: 10.41 ㄙㄜˋ se4 .

Adj. Miserly, stingy: 吝嗇 ditto.

甫 Num. Index: 10.42 ㄈㄨˇ fu3 .

N. (1) A man's courtesy name 字: 台甫 (court.) your personal name.
(2) (Court.) 尊甫 your father ＝父.

Adv. (LL) Just: 甫至，甫畢 just arrived, just closed (meeting);
甫能 be just able to;
甫識 just begin to know.

青 Num. Index: 10.42 ㄑㄧㄥ qing1 .

N. (1) (LL) bamboo strip, formerly used for writing: 青□ such bamboo strip;
青史 qing1shi3↓;
殺青 completion of a book or film production;
汗青 prepared bamboo strip for writing (“sweated bamboo,” i.e., heated bamboo to drive out moistrue, also called 汗□).
(2) Green pastures: 青兒 qing1er0↓.

Adj. (1) Green, greenish, sometimes blue;
cf. 青錄，青翠 qing1lU4, qing1cui4↓;
青虛虛 very green;
青山綠水 green hills and blue waters;
青天 the blue sky;
臉色發青 sallow, greenish complexion;
青腫 bluish swelling on skin;
青出於藍而勝於藍 pupil excels teacher (“green comes from blue but excels blue”);
不管青紅皂白 phr., irrespective of right or wrong in dispute (“green, red, black or white”).
(2) Not ripe: 青梅，青杏 green prune, apricot;
橘子還青呢 the orange is not ripe yet;
青黃不接 food shortage between two harvests, gap between generations or any gap in succession.
(3) Young: 年青 (of person) young, immature;
他很年青 he is very young;
青春，青年 qing1chun1, qing1nian2↓.
(4) Black, dark, greyish: 青牛，青狐 black ox, black fox;
青驪，青馬 grey horse;
藏青 dark, heavy blue;
石青 dark green;
佛青 purplish black;
青素 black and white (clothing);
青絲 black hair.
(5) Gracious: 青眼 (the black of eye) sympathetic look, dist. 白眼 (white of eye) look of disdain;
青覽，青鑒，青及 (in letters) for your gracious perusal;
青眼，青睞 qing1yan3, qing1lai4↓;
垂青 show favor to (person), kindly look or consideration.

Words 1. 青錢 qing1qian2, n., coins of copper or copper alloys.
2. 青青 qing1qing1, adj., green (grass).
3. 青春 qing1chun1, adj. & n., (1) young, period of youth: 青春時代 years of one's youth;
4. 青春 qing1chun1, adj. & n., 青春期 puberty;
5. 青春 qing1chun1, adj. & n., (2) age (in asking of a youth): 你青春幾何 how young (i.e., old) are you?
6. 青蟲 qing1chong2, n., a caterpillar.
7. 青雀 qing1qUe4, n., a small singing bird, eophona personata.
8. 青黛 qing1dai4, n., a Chinese medicine made from scum on indigo, for external use.
9. 青燈 qing1deng1, n., an oil lamp, esp. in temple.
10. 青豆 qing1dou4, n., green beans in gen.
11. 青蛾 qing1e2, n., moth;
12. 青蛾 qing1e2, n., (LL) (fig.) eyebrow (resembling moth's feelers).
13. 青礬 qing1fan2, n., ferrous sulphate.
14. 青蜂 qing1feng1, n., a kind of wasp, stilbum amethyslinum.
15. 青蚨 qing1fu2, n., (LL) money, cash.
16. 青蛤 qing1ge2, n., a kind of edible clam (＝蛤蜊).
17. 青光眼 qing1guang1yan3, n., (Chin. med.) glaucoma (cf. qing1mang2↓).
18. 青宮 qing1gong1, n., (LL) residence of crown prince.
19. 青果 qing1guo3, n., (1) the olive;
20. 青果 qing1guo3, n., (2) fresh fruit;
21. 青果 qing1guo3, n., 青果公會 fruitdealers' association.
22. 青蒿 qing1hao1, n., (bot.) artemisia apiacea.
23. 青花 qing1hua1, n., (1) fine grains on ink stone;
24. 青花 qing1hua1, n., (2) flower design on porcelain.
25. 青花魚 qing1hua1yU2, n., a fish, scomber japonicus.
26. 青灰 qing1hui1, n., greenish lime.
27. 青□ qing1jian3, n., (LL) books in gen. (□ being bamboo strips).
28. 青椒 qing1jiao1¹, n., green pepper.
29. 青鮫 qing1jiao1², n., a ferocious sea fish, isuropsis glauca.
30. 青金 qing1jin1¹, n., lead or tin.
31. 青衿（襟） qing1jin1², n., (LL) students, youth (from students'dress in classical times).
32. 青竹絲 qing1zhu2si1, n., a small, green, poisonous snake.
33. 青稞 qing1ke1, n., a variety of wheat grown in high plateaus of Tibet and Chin. Turkestan.
34. 青兒 qing1er0, n., (1) green pasture, green fields: 逛青兒 take a walk in the countryside;
35. 青兒 qing1er0, n., 放青兒 to pasture cows, sheep;
36. 青兒 qing1er0, n., (2) seedlings in field: 看青兒 watch seedlings against birds;
37. 青兒 qing1er0, n., (3) (coll.) egg white.
38. 青欖 qing1lan3, n., olive.
39. 青睞 qing1lai4, n., (LL) your gracious look or consideration.
40. 青帘 qing1lian2¹, n., sign of wine shop.
41. 青蓮 qing1lian2², n., lotus, (fig.) Buddha's eyes.
42. 青藜 qing1li2, n., walking stick.
43. 青蛉 qing1ling2, n., a dragonfly.
44. 青鱗魚 qing1lin2yU2, n., herring.
45. 青樓 qing1lou2, n., (LL) a singsong house;
46. 青樓 qing1lou2, n., a brothel.
47. 青鸞 qing1luan2, n., a bird with many bright colors, related to 鳳 42.70.
48. 青螺 qing1luo2, n., a kind of clam, acmaea schrenckii.
49. 青龍 qing1long2, n., (1) dragon, as a symbol of good omen;
50. 青龍 qing1long2, n., (2) the left side (opp. 白虎 the right side).
51. 青綠 qing1lU4, n., green color: 青綠山水 landscape painting of northern school with fine lines and bluish-green colors;
52. 青綠 qing1lU4, n., 青山綠水 beautiful country scene (“green mountains and blue waters”).
53. 青盲 qing1mang2, n., amaurosis, due to optic nerve, but without organic trouble;
54. 青盲 qing1mang2, n., color blind;
55. 青盲 qing1mang2, n., see qing1guang1yan3↑.
56. 青茅 qing1mao2, n., (bot.) miscanthus tinctorius, a grass whose stem and leaves are used for yellow dye.
57. 青梅 qing1mei2¹, n., green prunes: 青梅竹馬 the games of childhood, hence, the period when a boy and girl grew up together.
58. 青黴 qing1mei2², n., a green mold, penicillium;
59. 青黴 qing1mei2², n., 青黴素 ditto.
60. 青苗 qing1miao2, n., system of farmers' loan at planting time, to be returned at harvest, instituted in 1069 A.D. by 王安石, (also called 青苗錢).
61. 青目 qing1mu4, see qing1yan3↓.
62. 青囊 qing1nang2, n., geomancy (from a book on geomancy 青囊經).
63. 青鳥 qing1niao3, n., (myth.) bird messenger of Fairy God-Moth-er 西王母;
64. 青鳥 qing1niao3, n., (LL) messenger;
65. 青鳥 qing1niao3, n., the blue bird by Maurice Maeterlinck.
66. 青年 qing1nian2, n. & adj., youth;
67. 青年 qing1nian2, n. & adj., youthful;
68. 青年 qing1nian2, n. & adj., 青年期 adolescence;
69. 青年 qing1nian2, n. & adj., 青年會 Y.M.C.A.;
70. 青年 qing1nian2, n. & adj., 青年商會 Junior Chamber of Commerce;
71. 青年 qing1nian2, n. & adj., 青年節 Youth Day.
72. 青女 qing1nU3, n., the goddess of frost.
73. 青盼 qing1pan4, n., your gracious look or consideration.
74. 青皮 qing1pi2, n., (1) a tree, ilex macropoda;
75. 青皮 qing1pi2, n., (2) orange peel, used in medicine;
76. 青皮 qing1pi2, n., (3) (coll.) a ne'er-do-well, an eccentric or impertinent fellow.
77. 青萍 qing1ping2, n., duckweed.
78. 青紗障（帳） qing1shajahng, n., (in Manchuria) tall growing Indian corn, sorghum, etc. convenient for hiding of rebels.
79. 青衫 qing1shan1, n., (1) plain dress;
80. 青衫 qing1shan1, n., (2) see qing1yi1↓.
81. 青蝦 qing1xia1, n., shrimp;
82. 青蝦 qing1xia1, n., prawn.
83. 青士 qing1shi4, n., (LL) bamboo.
84. 青石 qing1shi2, n., granite;
85. 青石 qing1shi2, n., also lapis lazuli.
86. 青史 qing1shi3, n., history: 青史留名 have a niche in history, leave one's name to posterity.
87. 青蒜 qing1suan4, n., leek.
88. 青絲 qing1si1, n., black hair: 斬斷青絲 shave off one's hair to enter monastery.
89. 青苔 qing1tai2, n., moss, lichens.
90. 青天 qing1tian1, n., (1) the clear, blue sky: 青天白日 in broad daylight;
91. 青天 qing1tian1, n., (2) as symbol of justice: 重見青天 regain freedom, freed from prison;
92. 青天 qing1tian1, n., formerly, address to judge: 青天大人.
93. 青頭菌 qing1tou2jUn4, n., a mushroom, lactaris hatsudake.
94. 青菜 qing1cai4, n., fresh vegetables in gen.
95. 青翠 qing1cui4, adj., beautiful green (garden, etc.).
96. 青蔥 qing1cong1, (1) adj., ditto;
97. 青蔥 qing1cong1, (2) n., onion.
98. 青蔥 qing1ci2¹, n., pure palegreen porcelain, much valued.
99. 青詞 qing1ci2², n., Taoist prayer, written on special paper.
100. 青桐 qing1tong2¹, n., the wurturng (梧桐 10A.40).
101. 青銅 qing1tong2², n., bronze;
102. 青銅 qing1tong2², n., 青銅時代 the Bronze Age;
103. 青銅 qing1tong2², n., 青銅器 bronze vessels.
104. 青紫 qing1zi3, adj. & n., (1) purple and blue (bruise);
105. 青紫 qing1zi3, adj. & n., (2) ancient officials of high rank (dressed in purple and green).
106. 青蛙 qing1wa1, n., the common frog.
107. 青眼 qing1yan3, v.t., look on with favor or pleasure, dist. 白眼 show white of eye in disdain.
108. 青陽 qing1yang2¹, n., (LL) springtime.
109. 青楊 qing1yang2², n., a kind of willow, salix thunbergiana (also called 楊).
110. 青衣 qing1yi1, n., (1) (AC) servant, maid;
111. 青衣 qing1yi1, n., (2) plain informal dress: 青衣小帽;
112. 青衣 qing1yi1, n., (3) (AC) green robes worn in spring;
113. 青衣 qing1yi1, n., (4) (Chin. opera) role of simple good young woman (dressed in black, specializing in singing).
114. 青熒 qing1ying2¹, adj., shining (of lamp light, jade).
115. 青蠅 qing1ying2², n., green flies, lucilia caecar (also called 金蠅).
116. 青玉 qing1yU4, n., sapphire (=藍寶石).
117. 青魚 qing1yU2, n., a carp-like fish.
118. 青雲 qing1yUn2, n., the region of clouds: (a) symbolic of great official career or literary rank;
119. 青雲 qing1yUn2, n., 直上青雲 hit the highest literary honors;
120. 青雲 qing1yUn2, n., and (b) symbolic of retirement to nature.

南 Num. Index: 10.02 ㄋㄢˊ nan2 .

N. (1) The south: 南方 nan2fang1↓;
南面 nan2mian4↓;
南轅北轍 to head for the wrong. direction, diametrically opposite;
天南地北 (of friends or relatives) be separated far and wide.
(2) The southern parts of a country: 南腔北調 (of speech) talk with mixed accents;
北人南相 a northerner with the looks of a southerner.
(3) A surname.

Adv. Southward: 南巡 (or kings) make an inspection trip in the south;
南奔 escape southward;
南投 go southward;
南行 ditto;
南下 go down south.

Words 1. 南半球 nan2ban4qiu2, n., the Southern Hemisphere.
2. 南北朝 nan2bei3chao2, n., era of the Southern and Northern Dyns., 420-589 A.D.
3. 南方 nan2fang1, n., (1) (of direction) the south: 在南方 in the south;
4. 南方 nan2fang1, n., 面向南方 facing the south;
5. 南方 nan2fang1, n., (2) the southern parts of a country: 南方人 a southerner;
6. 南方 nan2fang1, n., 南方女郎 a girl from the south.
7. 南非 nan2fei1, n., South Africa;
8. 南非 nan2fei1, n., 南非聯邦 namfei liarnbang1, Union of South Africa;
9. 南非 nan2fei1, n., Republic of South Africa since 1961.
10. 南瓜 nan2gua1, n., (bot.) the pumpkin, cucurbita pepo.
11. 南瓜子兒 nan2gua0tzeeer0, n., pumpkin seeds.
12. 南國 nan2guo2, N., the south in general: 南國佳人 a beauty from the south.
13. 南回歸線 nan2hui2gui1xian4, n., the Tropic of Capricorn.
14. 南貨 nan2huo4, n., (orig.) products from southern China;
15. 南貨 nan2huo4, n., now, any native product, foodstuff, ham, etc.
16. 南胡 nan2hu2, n., a kind of musical instrument.
17. 南鍼 nan2zhen1, n., (also 南針) a compass, (fig.) a guide or guideline, abbr. from 指南針.
18. 南箕 nan2ji1, n., as in 南箕北斗 (lit.) the Sagittarius and the Dipper;
19. 南箕 nan2ji1, n., (fig.) nominal things without any practical use.
20. 南京 nan2jing1, n., Nanking.
21. 南極 nan2ji2, n., (geog.) the South Pole;
22. 南極 nan2ji2, n., 南極圈 the Antarctic Circle;
23. 南極 nan2ji2, n., 南極洲 Antartica.
24. 南燭 nan2zhu2, n., (bot.) (also 南天燭) andromeda ovalifolia.
25. 南柯 nan2ke1, n., in 南柯一夢 (allu.) an imaginary or empty dream, symbolic of man's life.
26. 南美 nan2mei3, n., South America.
27. 南面 nan2mian4, n., (1) the south;
28. 南面 nan2mian4, n., (2) (AC) a king or emperor: 南面稱王 to ascend the throne (from ancient practice that all kings sat facing the south in holding audience).
29. 南無 nan2mo2 (nan2mo0), v.t., (Sanskrit) namo, take refuge in (the Buddha, the dharma or the sangha).
30. 南山壽 nan2shan1shou4, phr., 壽比南山 many, many happy returns of the day (lit., “as longlived as Mt. Nanshan”).
31. 南斯拉夫 nan2si1la1fu1, n., Yugoslavia.
32. 南天竹 nan2tian1zhu2, n., (bot.) nandia domestica.
33. 南腿 nan2tui3, n., a kind of ham produced in southern China.
34. 南緯 nan2wei3, n., (geog.) southern latitudes.
35. 南洋 nan2yang2, n., the South Seas;
36. 南洋 nan2yang2, n., 南洋群島 the South Sea Islands.

毒 Num. Index: 10.50 ㄉㄨˊ du2 .

N. Poison: 有毒 be poisonous;
中毒 (zhong4du2) get poisoned;
下毒 put poison in (drink);
服毒 commit suicide by. poison;
流毒 deleterious effect, harm to society;
消毒 to disinfect, sterilize;
解毒 counteract poison;
解毒藥 antidote.

V.t. To poison: 毒殺，毒死，毒斃 poison to death;
毒害 to harm gravely, persecute to death.

Adj. & adv. (1) Poisonous: 毒蟲，毒蛇 poisonous insect, snake;
毒牙，毒刺 poison fangs, poisonous sting;
毒箭，毒酒 poisoned arrow, wine.
(2) Malicious, murderous, with hate or intention to harm: (下) 毒手 use murderous means;
毒計 dastardly plan to hurt or persecute;
毒心 murderous heart;
狠毒心腸 cruel heart;
毒恨 bitter hate;
惡毒 evil, cruel;
毒打 beat mercilessly;
毒罵 revile, rail at madly.

Words 1. 毒氣 du2chi4, n., poisonous gas.
2. 毒著兒 du2zhao1er0, n., a murderous plan.
3. 毒質 du2zhi2, n., poisonous material, element.
4. 毒辣 du2la4, adj., murderous, cruel, devilish (plan).
5. 毒砂 du2sha1, n., (min.) arsenopyrite.
6. 毒素 du2su4, n., toxin.
7. 毒血症 du2xUe4zheng4, n., toxemia.
8. 毒瓦斯 du2wa3si1, n., poison gas.
9. 毒藥 du2yao4, n., poison.

棼 Num. Index: 10.50 ㄈㄣˊ fen2 .

N. (1) (AC) cross beams on roof.
(2) A kind of hemp cloth.

Adj. Confusing, tangled.

剺 Num. Index: 10.50 ㄌㄧˊ li2 .

剺� To scrape with a knife.

驁 Num. Index: 10.50 ㄠˊ ao2 .

N. A steed, charger;
an uncontrollable wild horse, mustang.

Adj. Unruly, uncontrollable, proud: 桀驁 violent-tempered;
驁放 proud and disdainful of conventions.

杰 Num. Index: 10.63 ㄐㄧㄝˊ jie2 . [Var. of 傑 91A.01]

熬 Num. Index: 10.63 ㄠˊ ao2 (*ㄠ ao1 ).

V.i. & t. (1) To stew (beef, vegetable), decoct (medicine), simmer (gruel) and make thick soup.
(2) To suffer (as in Eng. “stew in one's own juice”): 熬不過苦刑 could endure no longer the tortures;
熬過這一夜 (of dying patient) pull through this night;
熬夜，熬眼皮子 to go without sleep the whole night;
熬枯受淡 drag through a monotonous life.

Adj. (*ao1) Worried, despondent: 今天他熬了 he is in a bad mood today;
熬心，熬惱 ao2xin1, ao2nao3↓;
熬頭，熬喳兒 ao2tou0, ao2cha2er0↓.

Words 1. 熬熬 ao2ao2, adj., (AC) discontented, clamorous (=嗷嗷).
2. 熬喳兒 *ao1cha2er0, adj., depressed, indifferent to everything.
3. 熬煎 ao2jian1, v.i. & t., to endure, drag through unhappy days: 怕家眷受熬煎 afraid that one's family will live through hard days.
4. 熬煉 ao2lian4, v.t., to let (person, body) go through hard training.
5. 熬惱 *ao1nao3, adj., irritated, vexed.
6. 熬審 ao2shen3, v.t., to apply third degree.
7. 熬心 *ao1xin1, adj., see ao2nao3↑.
8. 熬刑 ao2xing2, v.t., to endure tortures by court, police.
9. 熬頭 *ao1tou0, n., mental torment;
10. 熬頭 *ao1tou0, n., 心况這一分熬頭 this torment, anguish in my heart;
11. 熬頭 *ao1tou0, n., 熬頭兒 reward for long hardships and patience;
12. 熬頭 *ao1tou0, n., 將來有個熬頭兒 will be well rewarded (for present suffering).
13. 熬油（兒） ao2you2(er0), v.i., to waste lamp oil by not sleeping at night.

鰲 Num. Index: 10.63 ㄠˊ ao2 . [Pop. of 鼇 10.70]

七 Num. Index: 10.70 ㄑㄧ chi1 (ㄑㄧˊ chi2 before 4th tone (h) and unaccented syllable).

N. A seventh day after death, when sacrifice is offered until seven times seven days (forty-ninth) is over;
七七 forty-ninth day;
頭七 the first seventh;
三七 the third seventh, etc.

Adj. Seven, seven times;
七擒七放 (allu.) 諸葛亮七擒孟獲 Juker Liahng subjugated a native chief by capturing him and releasing him seven times;
七十二 a round number;
七十二行 every one of the seventy-two professions;
出七 an impossible number in dice where the maximum is six, hence a miracle: 說出七來也不行 even a miracle won't make (s.o.) budge;
他可貧出七來了 he is down to the last cent;
七…八… higgledy-piggledy, pellmell;
七大八小，七長八短 of uneven size;
七顛八倒 totter in any and all directions;
亂七八糟，七零八落 all a hideous mess;
七扭八歪 (of things) in a state of great disorder: 七楞八瓣 of most uneven size and formation;
七手八腳 to serve hand and foot;
七上八下 (or 落) in a mental flurry of indecision;
七嘴八舌，七言八語 all talking in confusion or offering different opinions;
七拼八湊 to scrape together;
七折八扣 not pay up full amount;
七通八達 (of location) reaching out in all directions;
七老八十 in one's seventies.

Words 1. 七寶 chi1bao3, n., (Budd.) seven kinds of gems (and other explanations): 七寶樓臺 tower of seven jewels.
2. 七七 chi1chi1, n., (1) the seven times seven days after death. see N.↑;
3. 七七 chi1chi1, n., (2) the seventh day of seventh lunar month, see chi1xi4↓;
4. 七七 chi1chi1, n., 七七事變 July 7, 1937, the outbreak of Sino-Japanese War.
5. 七巧（板） chi1qiao3(ban3), n., (1) see chi1xi4↓;
6. 七巧（板） chi1qiao3(ban3), n., (2) the magic square, cut into seven pieces, which could be arranged in many different shapes, an educational puzzle.
7. 七竅 chi1qiao4, phr., the seven apertures of human face (eyes, ears, nostrils and mouth): 七竅流血 bleeding from nose and mouth, etc.;
8. 七竅 chi1qiao4, phr., 七竅生孼 fumigate with anger.
9. 七情 chi1qing2, phr., the normal human emotions of joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, hate and desire.
10. 七出 chi1chu1, phr., formerly, the seven valid reasons for divorce: (1) barrenness,
11. 七出 chi1chu1, phr., (2) adultery,
12. 七出 chi1chu1, phr., (3) disrespect to parents-in-law,
13. 七出 chi1chu1, phr., (4) wicked tongue,
14. 七出 chi1chu1, phr., (5) theft,
15. 七出 chi1chu1, phr., (6) jealousy and (7) heinous disease.
16. 七尺 chi1chi3, phr., 七尺之軀 the human adult body, seven “foot” 尺 in ancient measure (a foot being perhaps seven modern inches).
17. 七古 chi1gu3, n., see chi1yan2↓.
18. 七件事 chi1jian4shi4, phr., the seven household needs: 柴 fuel, 米 rice, 油 oil, 鹽 salt, 醬 sauce, 醋 vinegar, 茶 tea.
19. 七絕 chi1jUe2, n., see chi1yan2si4↓.
20. 七律 chi1lU4, n., see chi1yan2si4↓.
21. 七色 chi1se4, n., the seven colors of spectrum or rainbow.
22. 七聲 chi1sheng1, phr., the seventone scale of music: 宮，商，角，徵，羽 (pentatonic) plus 變徵 fa1 and 變宮 ti1.
23. 七香 chi1xiang1, n., a mixture of seven spices.
24. 七絃 chi1xian2, n., the sevenstringed instrument.
25. 七夕 chi1xi4, n., the festival of the seventh day of seventh month, celebrating the annual reunion of lovers, the Cowherd and the Spinster, two stars in heaven, also called 乞巧.
26. 七星 chi1xing1, n., (astron.) the Great Dipper;
27. 七星 chi1xing1, n., 七星板 a panel in coffin carved with design of the Great Dipper.
28. 七條 chi1tiao2, n., Buddhist cassock: 七條袈裟.
29. 七言詩 chi1yan2si4, n., a poetic form of seven syllables to a line;
30. 七言詩 chi1yan2si4, n., 七律 such poem of eight lines with prescribed tonal pattern;
31. 七言詩 chi1yan2si4, n., 七絕 of four lines with prescribed tonal pattern;
32. 七言詩 chi1yan2si4, n., 七古 poem of seven syllables to a line, without tonal prescription and of any number of lines.
33. 七曜 chi1yao4, n., the seven days of the week, named after the sun (Sunday), the moon (Monday) and five planets (Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn).
34. 七音 chi1yin1, n., (1) (phonetics) the seven classes of consonants;
35. 七音 chi1yin1, n., 脣 labial, 舌 lingual, 牙 back teeth, 齒 dental, 喉 guttural, 半舌 lateral and 半齒 dental sibilant;
36. 七音 chi1yin1, n., (2) see chi1sheng1↑.

□ Num. Index: 10.70 ㄕㄣˊ shen2 . [Abbr. of 甚20.21]

屯 Num. Index: 10.70 ㄊㄨㄣˊ tun2 (*ㄓㄨㄣ zhun1 , *ㄔㄨㄣˊ chun2 ).

N. (1) (tun2zi0, tun2er0) A small hamlet.
(2) (*chun2) Anc. place name.

V.t. (1) To hoard, stock up for sale:屯貨 stock up goods;
屯糧（mil.) stock up food supplies;
gather, accumulate,屯聚，屯積 tun2jU4,tun2ji↓.
(2) To station soldiers at place for defense:屯兵.

Adj. (*zhun1) (In AC compp. only) 屯剝 (tun2bo1), 屯否 (tun2pi3), 屯難 (zhun1nahn), 屯質 (tun2zhi4), 屯坎 (tun2kan3),all meaning encountering hard knocks in life, buffeted.

Words 1. 屯堡 tun2bao3, n., military outpost.
2. 屯積 tun2ji1, v.t., to store up (gold, goods, food supplies).
3. 屯聚 tun2jU4, v.i.(of people) flock together, form a crowd (at a place).
4. 屯墾 tun2ken3, v.i., open up frontier land.
5. 屯糧 tun2liang2, v.i. & n., store(d) up food supplies (chiefly rice);
6. 屯糧 tun2liang2, v.i. & n., sometimes farm tax on colonizing farmers.
7. 屯田 tun2tian2, v.i. & n., to station soldiers on borders, making them raise their own food.

鼇 Num. Index: 10.70 ㄠˊ ao2 . [Pop. 鰲]

N. A big sea turtle;
oft. a stone turtle supporting a tablet and associated with Hanlin Academy 翰林院：獨佔鼇頭 to come out first in national civil examinations as 狀元.

先 Num. Index: 10.70 ㄒㄧㄢ xian1 (*ㄒㄧㄢˋ xian4 ).

N. (1) Place ahead, time before: 在你之先 ahead of you;
未開始之先 before it began;
see 先前xian1qian2↓.
(2) A surname.

V.t. (1) To precede: 先意承志 do things before one is told.
(2) (pr. *shiahn in AC classics)To go before, precede: 知所先後 to know what should precede, and what follow;
先己後人 put self before others;
先下手為強 advantage for striking first.

Adj. (1) Ahead in place, before in time, opp. 後 behind: 先路 road ahead, those leading;
先例xian1lih↓
(2) The deceased, the late (uncle, mother, husband, wife, etc.): 先大夫，先府君 my (our) late father;
先秦 pre-Chirn period.
(3) Pertaining to past ages: 先聖，先賢，先哲，先輩 xian1shiehng, xian1xian2, xian1zhe2, xian1bei4↓.
(4) Of prime importance or prior in importance: 先要xian1yao4↓.

Adv. First, before (other things): 我先吃了 I have eaten already (ahead of dinner hour);
first: 你先去 or 在先, you go first;
以先，之先;
(used after vb.) before: 未去之先 before he went away;
先發制人(mil.) the advantage of initiative or initial attack, also in social or political fights;
先禮後兵 first a courteous exchange of words, then war;
先入為主 the first speaker has the advantage to instil certain notions;
先入之見 prejudice;
先花後果“first flower, then fruit”-first have daughters, then sons;
先錢後酒 first pay, then deliver goods;
先斬後奏 (general) empowered to kill first then report later;
先親後不改 the form of address of a relative does not change if a new relationship develops;
先憂後樂 first labor, then enjoy later;
先天下之憂而憂，後天下之樂而樂 a leader should plan and worry ahead of the people, and enjoy the fruits after the people.

Words 1. 先輩 xian1bei4, n., the elder generation.
2. 先妣 xian1bil, n., my deceased mother.
3. 先前 xian1qian2, adv., in times before: 先前不這樣 it was not so before.
4. 先期 xian1chi2, (1) adv., beforehand: 先期通知他 inform him beforehand;
5. 先期 xian1chi2, (2) in earlier period.
6. 先驅 xian1qU1, n., pioneer, vanguard.
7. 先達 xian1dao4, n., the elder leaders, leaders of the past generation, see xian1sheng4, xian1xian2↓.
8. 先導 xian1dao4, n., pioneer;
9. 先導 xian1dao4, n., guide, leader setting example for others.
10. 先德 xian1de2, n., (1)the respected elders;
11. 先德 xian1de2, n., (2)(court.) another's ancestors.
12. 先鋒 xian1feng1, n., vanguard;
13. 先鋒 xian1feng1, n., leader of a movement.
14. 先河 xian1he2, n., (LL) beginnings, breaking of path for others to follow (as the sea can be traced back to the rivers).
15. 先後 xian1hou4, (1)adv., successively: 先後到會(guests)come in succession;
16. 先後 xian1hou4, (2)n., order of precedence.
17. 先兆 xian1zhao4, n., omen, foreboding of what is to come.
18. 先正 xian1zheng4, n., see xian1xian2↓.
19. 先哲 xian1zhe2, n., wise men of the past.
20. 先見 xian1jian4, n., foresight, vision: 先見之明 the ability to discern what is coming.
21. 先進 xian1jin4, n., the forerunners: 先進國家 the countries that have progressed ahead.
22. 先知 xian1zhi1, n., prophet, seer.
23. 先決 xian1jUe2¹, adj., first to be determined: 先決問題，條件 problem, terms, to be decided first, precondition.
24. 先覺 xian1jUe2², n., prophet: 先知先覺 phr., seexian1zhi1↑.
25. 先君 xian1jUn1, n., my late father;
26. 先君 xian1jUn1, n., 令先君 your late father.
27. 先考 xian1kao3, n., deceased father;
28. 先考 xian1kao3, n., cf. 先妣xian1bi3↑.
29. 先烈 xian1lie4, n., the martyrs of the past.
30. 先例 xian1li4, n., a precedent: 古無先例 unprecedented in history.
31. 先令 xian1ling4, n., (translit.) a shilling.
32. 先民 xian1min2, n., ancestors of a race, primitive forbears.
33. 先人 xian1ren2, n.,ancestors.
34. 先容 xian1rong2, v.i., to speak for person before one contacts or sees persons on business: 為我先容 speak for me first.
35. 先聖 xian1sheng4, n., sages of the past.
36. 先生 xian1sheng0, n., (1)teacher;
37. 先生 xian1sheng0, n., (2) Mr.(used after surname) 林先生 Mr. Lin (or after personal name, which is also courteous among friends and acquaintances: 克強先生);
38. 先生 xian1sheng0, n., 某某先生夫人 Mr. & Mrs. So-and-so;
39. 先生 xian1sheng0, n., (3) a court. address to scholars, elders: 諸位先生 gentlemen (opening address);
40. 先生 xian1sheng0, n., (4) as address to literate profession: 賬房先生 Mr. treasurer;
41. 先生 xian1sheng0, n., 風水先生 necromancer;
42. 先生 xian1sheng0, n., 星相先生 astrologer;
43. 先生 xian1sheng0, n., (5) a singsong girl: 小先生 non-adult girl;
44. 先生 xian1sheng0, n., 大先生 adult girl;
45. 先生 xian1sheng0, n., (6) reference to husband: 我的，他的先生不在家 my ,her, husband is not at home;
46. 先生 xian1sheng0, n., (7)(in Yuarn Dyn.) a Taoist priest.
47. 先聲 xian1sheng1, n., first signs, herald, precursor (to an event or change).
48. 先賢 xian1xian2, n., wise men;
49. 先賢 xian1xian2, n., scholars of the past.
50. 先行 xian1xing2, adv., first: 先行試辦 try first this arrangement.
51. 先手 xian1shou3, n., the first by turn or in action.
52. 先師 xian1si4, n., teacher or master of the past: 至聖大成先師孔子 Confucius, the ultimate teacher and master.
53. 先世 xian1shi4¹ n., former generations.
54. 先事 xian1shi4² adv., first: 先事宣傳 begin first with publicity, propaganda.
55. 先是 xian1shi4³ adv., (LL) to go back to the beginning (introducing background of story).
56. 先室 xian1shi4⁴ n., my late wife.
57. 先識 xian1shi4⁵ n., foresight.
58. 先緒 xian1xU4, n., ancestral heritage.
59. 先史 xian1shi3, adj., prehistoric: 先史時代 prehistoric times.
60. 先天 xian1tian1, n., (1) born constitution, physique or mental energy;
61. 先天 xian1tian1, n., (2)instinctive, inborn, innate (kindness);
62. 先天 xian1tian1, n., (3) 先天性 adj.&. n., (disease) congenital.
63. 先頭 xian1tou2, adv.,(1) at first: 先頭他不知道 at first he did not know;
64. 先頭 xian1tou2, adv., (2) formerly.
65. 先策 xian1ce4, v.t., to foretell, predict (outcome).
66. 先慈 xian1ci2, n., my deceased mother.
67. 先澤 xian1ze2, n., benefits from one'ancestor(s).
68. 先子 xian1zi3, n., (AC) a deceased father, or ancestor or uncle.
69. 先王 xian1wang2, n., (AC) the great kings of past dynasties;
70. 先王 xian1wang2, n., 三代先王 refers to the great kings of early periods: 禹，湯，文王，武王 of 夏，商，周 Dyns.
71. 先務 xian1wu4, phr., 先務之急 first things first.
72. 先嚴 xian1yan2, n., my deceased father.
73. 先要 xian1yao4, n., first essentials.
74. 先引 xian1yin3, n., guide (who leads the way).
75. 先塋 xian1ying2, n., ancestral graveyard.

克 Num. Index: 10.70 ㄎㄜˋ ke4 .

N. Gram, weight unit: 毫克，厘克，克，千克 (公斤) milligram, centigram, gram, kilogram.

Aux. vb. (AC, LL) can=modn. 能：不克分身 cannot leave here;
克勤克儉 have capacity for industry and thrift;
克紹箕裘 can carry on father's tradition;
弗克如願 could not have it as one wished;
克享 can enjoy;
克當 be worthy;
克堪 be worthy to receive.

V.t. To overcome, conquer: 克難 overcome difficulty, crisis;
柔能克剛 softness can overcome strength;
克私，克欲 overcome selfishness, desires;
克己，克制，克服，克復 ke4ji3, ke4zhi4, ke4fu2, ke4fu4↓.

Adj. The very (day): 克日，克期完成 finish the very day, on set date (also wr. 䞦).

Words 1. 克復 ke4fu4, v.t., recover (lost territory).
2. 克服 ke4fu2, v.t., overcome (difficulty, opposition).
3. 克家 ke4jia1, adj., (AC) be worthy to carry on family fortune;
4. 克家 ke4jia1, adj., 克家子 such worthy son.
5. 克己 ke4ji3, adj., unselfish, or v.i., overcome selfishness;
6. 克己 ke4ji3, adj., (in business sales) sacrifice, cheap;
7. 克己 ke4ji3, adj., selfdenial.
8. 克制 ke4zhi4, v.t., overcome (feelings, desires), rule over (territory).
9. 克拉 ke4la1, n., (translit.) carat unit of weight (also wr. 卡刺特).

剋 Num. Index: 10.70 ㄎㄜˋ ke4 . [Var. 䞦]

v.t. (1) Cut down, reduce, see 剋扣 ke4kou4↓.
(2) Overcome, work against: 剋制，剋服;
see 克 10.70;
相生相剋 (yin1 and yang2) reinforce or counteract each other;
剋夫，剋妻 (fortunetelling) destined to mourn husband's or wife's death.
(3) As var. of 刻 to carve;
苛剋 (=苛刻) mean and cruel.

Words 1. 剋期 ke4chi1, phr., on set date (oft in mil. orders).
2. 剋扣 ke4kou4, v.t., have illegal “cut”: 剋扣軍餉 take illegal cut on soldiers' pay.

梵 Num. Index: 10.70 ㄈㄢˋ fan4 .

Adj. (1) Buddhist: 梵宮，梵剎，梵宇 Buddhist temple;
梵師 Buddhist monk;
梵嫂 Buddhist monk's wife (facet.).
(2) Sanskrit: 梵文，梵宇 Sanskrit script, language;
梵語 Sanskrit language.

Words 1. 梵唄 fan4bei4, n., Buddhist song, singing.
2. 梵蒂岡 fan4di4gang1, n., the Vatican, also 梵諦岡.
3. 梵國 fan4guo2, n., India.
4. 梵眾 fan4zhong4, n., Buddhist monks.
5. 梵志 fan4zhi4, n., Brahma.
6. 梵天 fan4tian1, n., one of the three heavens or heavenly states;
7. 梵天 fan4tian1, n.,大梵天 the highest abode of 梵王 fan4wang2↓.
8. 梵王 fan4wang2, n., (Budd.) the King of Heaven.
9. 梵亞玲 fan4ya4ling2, n., (translit.) violin, usu. called 小提琴.
10. 梵音 fan4yin1, n., the sound of Buddhist incantations.

氂 Num. Index: 10.70 ㄌㄧˊ li2 (*ㄇㄠˊ mao2 ).

N. (1) Yak's tail.
(2) Long curly hair.
(3) The yak (＝犛) 氂鍼 li2zhen1, n., (Chin. med.) a needle broader at one end.

麓 Num. Index: 10.70 ㄌㄨˋ lu4 .

N. Foothill: 山麓;
南麓 (北麓) foothill on south (north) side.

恝 Num. Index: 10.72 ㄐㄧㄚˊ jia2 .

V.t. Neglect, pay no attention to: 恝置 ignore.

Adj. Without care or worry: 恝然 indifferent, unconcerned.

惠 Num. Index: 10.72 ㄏㄨㄟˋ hui4 .

N. (1) Kindness, compassion, grace: 仁惠.
(2) Favor, gift: 恩惠 s.o.'s kindness, generosity;
施惠 give gifts, charity;
受惠，蒙惠 (court.) be favored with (kindness, gift, letter, etc.).
(3) A surname.

V.t. Give: 見惠一票 kindly present me with a vote;
惠我良多 (LL) have reveived your many favors.

Adj. Kind, generous: 惠音 your kind letter;
惠政 benevolent policy;
惠聲 reputation for kindness;
惠風 mild air or breeze;
惠而不費 phr., a kind act which does not cost much.

Adv. Kindly, graciously, be so kind as to: 惠賜，惠贈 (court.) so kind as to give;
惠臨，惠然肯來 honor(me) with your presence;
惠顧 (court. of prospective customer) graciously come to our shop, to patronize;
惠存 (court.) keep as souvenir.

想 Num. Index: 10.72 ㄒㄧㄤˇ xiang3 .

N. A thought, thinking, speculation: 思想 thought, ideas;
幻想 imagination, fantasy, daydream;
構想 speculation, imagination, plan for (novel, etc.);
妄想 crazy or absurd idea(s);
異想天開 phr., have strange, fantastic ideas;
理想 ideal: 理想主義 (者) idealism(-t);
想法 viewpoints;
感想 thoughts and impressions after reading a book, visiting a country, see also V.i. & t.↓.

V.i. & t. (1) To think, speculate, suppose: 我想 I think;
別想，休想 don't think that;
想來想去 turn over in one's mind, see 想來 xiang3lai2↓;
想開了 to put s.t. out of mind, stop worrying, take it easy;
想不開 keep on worrying, commit suicide, cannot put out of one's mind;
想通了，想不通 have found, cannot find a way out, a suitable solution (to a problem);
想當然耳 just a conjecture;
想入非非 have daydreams, fantastic ideas, improper thoughts.
(2) To think of, to remember (oft. followed by adv., 到，起): 虧你想得到 how good of you to think of it;
想不到她會離開我 never thought she would leave me;
想家 be homesick;
想得好苦 long for s.o.;
想我母親 am thinking of my mother;
回想 remember, recall (a past event), think back (of old days);
想錢 think of, be preoccupied with money;
想個事做 think of s.t. to do;
想點辦法 think of some way to do it;
想起一件事 suddenly remember one thing.
(3) To wish, have a mind to: 我想去 I want to go;
想不去 don't want to go;
想要xiang3yao4↓;
我想到別處去 I am thinking of going elsewhere.
(4) Short for“I think,”“I suppose”: 想是車誤點了 I think the train is late;
想必有緣故 I think there must be a reason;
想有問題 I am afraid there might be some hitch;
想他不肯 I believe he will not consent.

Words 1. 想碴兒 xiang3cha2er0, phr., to ruminage (over past errors, events).
2. 想起 xiang3chi3, n., recall (some past event, or s.t. forgotten).
3. 想著 xiang3zhe0, v.i. & t., pres. p. of 想 in all senses, see V.i. &t.↑: 我想著他 I am always thinking of him;
4. 想著 xiang3zhe0, v.i. & t., 想著去又想著不去 thinking of going one moment, and not going the next.
5. 想見 shianngjian4, v.i., (1) (LL) imagine:想見其為人 imagine what he was like;
6. 想見 shianngjian4, v.i., (2) wish to see (s.o.).
7. 想來 xiang3lai2, phr., after thinking, I suppose, I imagine: 想來是家况有人病了 I suppose somebody at home is sick;
8. 想來 xiang3lai2, phr., 想來真不應該 when I come to think of it, I really should not have done it.
9. 想念 xiang3nian4, v.t., remember, long for (person, home).
10. 想像 xiang3xiang4 v.i. & n., to imagine, -tion: 想像力 imaginative power;
11. 想像 xiang3xiang4 v.i. & n., 想像文學 imaginative literature.
12. 想頭 shiaang'tou, n., (1) a thought, idea (＝念頭)：你有這些想頭 you have such ideas;
13. 想頭 shiaang'tou, n., (2) hope,wish: 沒想頭 (the matter) is hopeless, there's no more use thinking.
14. 想望 xiang3wang4, v.i., (1) to hope to, that;
15. 想望 xiang3wang4, v.i., (2) (LL) admire：天下想望風采 you are the admiration of the world.
16. 想要 xiang3yao4, phr., want to, feel like: 想要回家 want to go home.

慧 Num. Index: 10.72 ㄏㄨㄟˋ hui4

N. (1) wisdom: 智慧 ditto.
(2) (Budd.) intelligence, latent or developed in man, for knowledge of God: 慧心 wisdom-mind, see 慧心，慧劍，慧根，慧眼 hui4xin1, hui4jian4, hui4gen1, hui4yan3↓

Adj. Intelligent: 聰慧 bright, (mind, child);
靈慧，黠慧 quick in understanding;
秀外慧中 (usu. of child, girl) pretty and intelligent;
淑慧 bright and good (woman).

Words 1. 慧根 hui4gen1, n., (Budd.) born, latent intelligence for understanding God or religious enlightenment.
2. 慧劍 heihjian4, n., (Budd.) the sword of wisdom which cuts through the illusions of matgerial world.
3. 慧心 hui4xin1, n., (Budd.)th enlightened mind, wisdom.
4. 慧眼 hui4yan3, n., (Budd.) the eye of wisdom, religious insight;
5. 慧眼 hui4yan3, n., (complim.) your penetrating insight.

□ Num. Index: 10.72 ㄘㄢˊ can2 . [Var. of 慚 22A.22]

懋 Num. Index: 10.72 mouh (ㄇㄠˋ mao4 ).

V.i.&t. (1) Reward with money, rank. etc.:懋賞，懋庸.
(2) (AC) try hard, endeavor: 維時懋哉 do your duty well！

Adj. Splendid, worthy: 懋業，績，功 splendid achievement;
懋典 impressive ceremony.

Words 1. 懋遷 mouhqian1, n., & v.i., trade, barter＝貿易90.80.

真 Num. Index: 10.80 ㄓㄣ zhen1 . [Oft. printed □]

N. (1) A surname.
(2) (Taoist) the true, original, unspoiled character of man: 全真，葆真 keep the original character;
真人，真君 zhen1ren2, zhen1jUn1↓.

Adj. Real, genuine, true: 真實，真確 zhen1shi2, zhen1qUe4↓;
(opp. to 偽，假) 真偽 zhen1wei4↓;
真假zhen1jia3↓;
這玉是真的 this jade is genuine;
真的事實 real, true facts;
真情，真𤂌zhen1qing2, zhen1ji1↓;
真面目 the real or close view of person or thing, dist. hearsay or reputation;
真知灼見 insight won from close knowledge of subject;
真善美(nn.) the true, the good nad the beautiful;
失真 (of portrait, copy) not true to life or to original;
天真 innocent, naive;
認真 earnest;
寫真，傳真 portrait;
寫真 also (Japanese) photograph;
逼真 lifelike.

Adv. Really, truly: 真正zhen1zheng4↓;
真箇 zhen1ge4↓;
他真了不起 he is really marvellous;
真的那麼厲害 is he really that capable or ruthless? 你真行 you are really wonderful;
真大膽，聰明，etc. really daring, clever.

Words 1. 真切 zhen1qie4, adj., realistic, close to life (description);
2. 真切 zhen1qie4, adj., earnest (appeal).
3. 真情 zhen1qing2, n., (1) the real facts of a situation;
4. 真情 zhen1qing2, n., (2) genuine feeling: 真情實意 out of genuine friendship.
5. 真除 zhen1chu2, v.t., to give real post, not merely rank to person: 真除部長 confirm as regular minister (person who has been “acting” only).
6. 真詮 zhen1qUan2, n., the real meaning of text or teaching.
7. 真確 zhen1qUe4, adj., true, not false (facts, opinion).
8. 真諦 zhen1di4, n., (Budd.) true meaning of teaching or doctrine.
9. 真箇 zhen1ge4, adv., (esp. MC) really (＝真的)：真箇銷魂 (of woman) really captivating;
10. 真箇 zhen1ge4, adv., really surrender in love.
11. 真箇的 zhen1ge2de0, adv., ditto.
12. 真果 zhen1guo3, n., (bot.) true. fruit.
13. 真正 zhen1zheng4, adv., really, truly.
14. 真𤂌 zhen1ji1, n., real handwriting of famous men (not reproduction).
15. 真假 zhen1jia3, n., question of truth in strory (“true”or “false”).
16. 真珠 zhen1zhu1, n., pearl (usu.wr. 珍珠).
17. 真君 zhen1jUn1, n., (Taoist) title of immortal or fairy.
18. 真空 zhen1kong1, n., (phys.) vacuum;
19. 真空 zhen1kong1, n., 真空管 vacuum tube.
20. 真理 zhen1li3, n., truth (religious, scientific).
21. 真皮 zhen1pi2, n., (physiol.) real skin, dermis, dist. epidermis.
22. 真人 zhen1ren2, n., (Taoist) a perfect man, an immortal.
23. 真相 zhen1xiang4, n., real condition or aspect of situation.
24. 真性 zhen1xing4, n., the real nature, natural character of man and animals.
25. 真心 zhen1xin1, n., real feeling;
26. 真心 zhen1xin1, adv., genuinely, sincerely: 真心信佛 genuinely believe in Buddhism.
27. 真書 zhen1shu1, n., another name for 楷書 the formal script of characters.
28. 真率 zhen1shuai4, adj., genuine, forthright, without affectations.
29. 真實 zhen1shi2, adj. & adv. & n., true, -ly, real, -ly, factual, -ly, (facts, opinions, feelings, etc.).
30. 真宰 zhen1zai3, n., true lord of the universe (莊子)
31. 真贓 zhen1zang1, n., factual evidence (loot, etc.) of burglars.
32. 真妄 zhen1wang4, n., (Budd.) reality and illusion.
33. 真偽 zhen1wei4, n., question of truth (of story).
34. 真□ zhen1yan4, n., question of genuineness (of painting, etc.)
35. 真元 zhen1yUan2, n., (Taoist) vital spirit of man.

責 Num. Index: 10.80 ㄗㄜˊ ze2 .

N. One's duty, responsibility: 責任 ze2ren4↓;
責任心 sense of responsibility;
責任感 moral obligation;
責無旁貸 duty-bound;
敷衍塞責 do things perfunctorily;
職責 official responsibility;
負責 be responsible, have sense of responsibility.

V.t. (1) To blame, condemn, censure: 責詰，詰責 chide, rebuke;
責問 take to task;
責難 nan2↓;
責讓 to reprimand, to lash out at;
責言 words of censure.
(2) (AC) to demand, ask for: 責賂于鄭 demand tribute from jehng.
(3) Punish: 責罰 ze2fa2↓;
責罵 chide, revile;
責備 ze2bei4↓;
責打 ze2da3↓;
杖責 flog with a cane;
笞責 flog with a bamboo stick;
痛責 scold severely;
譴責 lash out at, make verbal attacks on;
自責 reproach oneself.

Words 1. 責備 ze2bei4, v.t., (1) expect too much of (another): 求全責備 take to task severly, expect (people) to be saints;
2. 責備 ze2bei4, v.t., (2) to rebuke, reprimand.
3. 責成 ze2cheng2, v.t., entrust a task to (s.o.).
4. 責打 ze2da3, v.t., (LL) mete out corporeal punishment to, punish by flogging.
5. 責罰 ze2fa2 (ze2fa0), v.t., punish (a child, pupil).
6. 責分 ze2fen4, n., one's bounden duty.
7. 責難 ze2nan2, v.t., (1) to call upon (s.o.) to make superhuman efforts;
8. 責難 ze2nan2, v.t., (2) (ze2nahn) rebuke severely: 受人責難 be taken to task ( censured).
9. 責任 ze2ren4, n., (1) one's duty, responsibility;
10. 責任 ze2ren4, n., (2) one's moral or legal obligation;
11. 責任 ze2ren4, n., 責任準備金 liability reserve funds.
12. 責善 ze2shan4, v.t., expect the best of (s.o.): 父子之間不責善 between father and son there is no room for sermonizing.
13. 責望 ze2wang4, v.i., cause misgivings between friends by expecting too much of each other.

賁 Num. Index: 10.80 ㄅㄣ ben1 (*ㄅㄧˋ bi4 ). [Cogn. of 奔，濆]

v.i. (AC) Flee, dash (=奔) 賁軍 fleeing troops: 虎賁 21A.70 (ben1) brave like “dashing tiger.”

Adj. (*bi4) Shining.

Words 1. 賁賁 ben1ben1, adj., (AC) making chattering noise (of birds).
2. 賁臨 *bi4lin, v.i., (LL & court.) condescend and attend my humble dinner＝光臨.

賚 Num. Index: 10.80 ㄌㄞˋ lai4 .

N. A surname.

V.t. 賚品 a gift.

贅 Num. Index: 10.80 ㄓㄨㄟˋ zhui4 .

N. (1) (AC) a pawn.
(2) Appendage, what is extra: 贅疣，贅瘤 zhui4you2, zhui4liu2²↓.
(3) A son-in-law who marries into bride's family and takes her family name.
(4) To be married into brides home and take her name, see N.3↑.

V.i. & t. (1) (AC) to pawn, also to offer oneself as hostage: 贅子 (AC) to sell son as slave.
(2) To hang like an appendage: 這孩子贅著我 this child hangs on to me everywhere.
(3) (AC)贅聚 to assemble, meet.
(4) To say what is not necessary, to talk incessantly or repetitiously: 不贅（in letters) will stop here (and you will understand the rest).

Adj. & adv. Extra, supernumerary: 贅言，贅詞，贅述 zhui4yan2, zhui4ci2, zhui4shu4↓;
累贅 wordy, repetitious.

Words 1. 贅旒 zhui4liu2¹, n., (AC) a figurehead, a mere adornment.
2. 贅瘤 zhui4liu2², n., a goiter, a thing of no purpose, unneeded thing.
3. 贅述 zhui4shu4, v.i., in 不必贅述 it's unnecessary to go into details.
4. 贅□ zhui4xU4, n., see N.3↑.
5. 贅詞 zhui4ci2, n., unnecessary talk.
6. 贅言 zhui4yan2, n., see jueih-tsyr↑.
7. 贅疣 zhui4you2, n., see zhui4liu2²↑.

贊 Num. Index: 10.80 ㄗㄢˋ zan4 .

N. A literary eulogy.

V.t. (1) Help, assist ,support: 贊助 to support (plan, program) morally or financially;
贊理，贊襄 assist (person) with a task;
贊翼 serve as an assistant to (person).
(2) Praise, laud: 贊美 zan4mei3↓;
贊歎 to praise highly;
贊賞 appreciate (a job well done, a work of art);
稱贊 speak well of;
贊許 endorse, approve;
贊揚 speak favorably of , sing the praises of;
贊頌 laud to the skies.
(3) Agree with, assent to: 贊同 be in agreement with, approve of (action, proposal).
贊成 zan4cheng2↓.
(4) Assist in a ceremony: 贊禮 zan4li3↓;
噍贊賓客 to greet all guests.

Words 1. 贊成 zan4cheng2, v.t., to approve: 我不贊成 I do not approve;
2. 贊成 zan4cheng2, v.t., to second (s.o.'s proposal, motion) during discussion or debate;
3. 贊成 zan4cheng2, v.t., (2) help (s.o.) to succeed.
4. 贊禮 zan4li3, v.i., serve as a program announcer;
5. 贊禮 zan4li3, v.i., 贊禮人 master of ceremonies.
6. 贊美 zan4mei3, v.t., to praise: 贊美上帝 praise God;
7. 贊美 zan4mei3, v.t., 贊美詩 n.,hymn.

□ Num. Index: 10.80 ㄐㄧ ji1 . [Var. 齎]

N. & v.t. A gift, to give.

契 Num. Index: 10.81 ㄑㄧˋ chi4 (*ㄑㄧㄝˋ qie4 ). [Var. 契]

N. A written agreement, a deed: see 契約 chi4yUe1↓;
地契，田契，房契 title deed of land, farm, house;
租契 lease contract: 文契 written contract.

Adj. Sworn: 契兄弟 sworn brother;
契父，契母 chi4fu4, chi4mu3.↓.

V.t. (1) To match, to be attached closely as friend: 相契 get along together beautifully;
契友 close friend;
契合 chi4he2↓.
(2) (LL) to bite, bite off: 契臂之交 (lit.) “bite shoulder”--sworn friend;
契斷 to bite off.
(3) (*qie4) To carve: 契舟求劍 (＝刻契) to carve on gunwale of moving boat, marking where a sword was dropped-foolish undertaking;
契闊 chi4kuo4↓.
(4) Adopted (father, mother, brother).

Words 1. 契契 chi4chi4, adv., (AC) sorrowfully.
2. 契丹 chi4dan1, n., the Kitan tribe (ruled China 907-1115 A.D.).
3. 契父 chi4fu4, n., adopted father.
4. 契合 chi4he2, (1) v.i., agree, match together;
5. 契合 chi4he2, (2) adj., intimate, suitable, friendly.
6. 契箭 chi4jian4, n., (AC) military order, in form of an arrow.
7. 契券 chi4jUan4, n., contractual agreement, deed of sale or ownership.
8. 契據 chi4jU4, n., written contract, papers of agreement.
9. 契紙 chi4zhi3, n., a title deed.
10. 契闊 *chieihkuo4, adj., (LL) separated: 契闊三年 absence of three years;
11. 契闊 *chieihkuo4, adj., 契闊之情 remembrance during absence.
12. 契母 chi4mu3, n., adopted mother.
13. 契女 chi4nU3, n., adopted daughter.
14. 契稅 chi4shui4, n., tax on landownership registration.
15. 契兄弟 chi4xiong1di4, n., sworn brothers.
16. 契子 chi4zi3, n., adopted son.
17. 契尾（子） chi4wei1(zi0), n., formerly, landownership regisgtration paper.
18. 契文 chi4wen2, n., (1) text of agreement;
19. 契文 chi4wen2, n., (2) bone insciptions of Shang Dyn., being earliest known forms of writing.
20. 契印 chi4yin4, n., official seal stamped on agreement.
21. 契約 chi4yUe1, n., a written contract.

獒 Num. Index: 10.81 ㄠˊ ao2 .

N. A mastiff, a large fierce dog.

樊 Num. Index: 10.81 ㄈㄢˊ fan2 .

N. (1) A surname.
(2) Bird cage.

Words 1. 樊籠 fan2long3, n., bird cage;
2. 樊籠 fan2long3, n., (fig.) deadening confinement in art, literature.
3. 樊然 fan2ran2, adj., (LL) confusing.

焚 Num. Index: 10.81 ㄈㄣˊ fen2 .

V.i. & t. (LL) Burn (=vern. 燒 shao1): 焚毀 destroy by fire;
焚斃 burn (-ed) to death;
焚掠，焚劫 (of troops and bandits) burn houses and loot;
焚稿 burn manuscipts;
焚香 burn incense and pray at temple;
焚琴煮鶴 (derog.) burn famous string instrument for fuel and cook crane for meat, vandalism, offence against culture;
焚書坑儒 burning of books and burying Confucianists alive in ravine by 秦始皇 in 213－212 B.C.;
焚膏繼晷 “burn midnight oil”in hard study;
玩火自焚 play with fire, burn one's finger's;
焚溺 fire and drowning flood, symbol of people's misery under oppression.

Words 1. 焚燒 fen2shao1, v.i. & t., to burn.

□ Num. Index: 10.81 bo2 .

N. bo2 (or □人 bo2ren2), an aboriginal tribe in Southwest China.

支 Num. Index: 10.82 ㄓ zhi1 .

N.adjunct. A stick (u.f. 枝): 一支蠟燭 one candle;
hence, candle power: 五十支光 fifty candle power;
number of threads per inch in gauze or silk material.

N. (1) A surname.
(2) A branch office, branch line, a branch of family (related 枝 10A. 82): 支部 branch office;
支店，支行 local office;
支隊 an army column;
支線 branch telegraphic or railway line (opp. 幹線 trunk line);
支流 tributary, branch of river;
宗支,支脈 branch of family;
本支 same branch of family;
支路 feeder road, branch of road
(3) U.f. 肢 limbs: 支解，支骸 zhi1jie3, zhi1hai2↓.
(4) 地支 the duodecimal cycle for counting years, days and hours: 子，丑，寅，卯，辰，巳，午，未，申，酉，戌，亥 used in conjunction with the decimal cycle 天干
see Appendix A.

V.t. (1) To disburse, pay out: 支付，支出 zhi1fu4, zhi1chu1↓;
支撥 pay (a certain sum);
支給 pay to (person, etc.);
開支 expenditures, disbursements;
收支相抵 (平衡) balance of income and expenditures.
(2) To receive, get payment: 支取 zhi1qU3↓;
支款，支錢 take out cash;
支借 borrow on account;
預支 prepay, (receive) advance payment;
透支 overdraw, overdraft;
停支 stop payment;
濫支 improperly disburse.
(3) To support: 支持，支撐，支援 zhi1chi2, zhi1cheng1, zhi1yUan3↓;
支不住 or 支 (持) 不住 cannot hold back (onslaught), cannot hold up against (illness);
支鍋瓦兒 a three-legged support of iron or brick for round cauldrons.
(4) To send about, to order, to control: 支使，支配zhi1si0, zhi1pei4↓;
支嘴兒 to order others about while not moving oneself;
把他支走 send him away.

Adj. Disperse: 支離 zhi1li2↓.

Words 1. 支壠 zhi1cheng1, v.t., to prop up, to hold up a collapsing or collapsible structure: 支壠門面 to maintain the front or show.
2. 支氣管 zhi1chi4guan3, n., bronchi;
3. 支氣管 zhi1chi4guan3, n., 支氣管炎 bronchitis.
4. 支出 zhi1chu1, v.t., to pay out, take out (sum);
5. 支出 zhi1chu1, v.t., n., outlay, expenses, expenditures.
6. 支絀 zhi1chu4, adj., short of money.
7. 支持 zhi1chi2 (zhi1chi0) v.t., to support (leader, cause, campaign, theory, etc.).
8. 支取 zhi1qU3, v.t., to draw out (money).
9. 支點 zhi1dian3, n., (phys.) fulcrum.
10. 支對 zhi1dui4, v.t., (LL) to reply to question.
11. 支費 zhi1fei4, n., expenses.
12. 支付 zhi1fu4, v.t., to disburse;
13. 支付 zhi1fu4, v.t., to take out (sum.).
14. 支骸 zhi1hai2, n., human limbs and skeleton (＝肢骸).
15. 支招兒 zhi1zhao1er0, v.i., (coll.) to help to plan.
16. 支解 zhi1jie3, v.t., (AC) to dismember (criminal) as form of punishment.
17. 支節 zhi1jie2, n., detail: 支節問題 problems of detail (also wr. 枝)
18. 支樁 zhi1zhuang1, v.i., (coll.) to stall an argument, to give non-commital reply.
19. 支柱 zhi1zhu4, n., a propor supporting pillar.
20. 支楞 zhi1leng, v.t., to prick up (one's ears).
21. 支離 zhi1li2, adj., broken up, piecemeal: 支離散亂 all jumbled up;
22. 支離 zhi1li2, adj. 支離破碎 all broken up, (of arguments) occupied with unimportant details;
23. 支離 zhi1li2, adj. 言語支離 give ambiguous statements.
24. 支爐兒 zhi1lu2er0, n., an earthen pan with holes, used over oven for baking cakes.
25. 支派 zhi1pai4, n., branch of family or school of thought.
26. 支配 zhi1pei4 (zhi1pei0), v.t., (1) to allot (money, manpower) , to have (time) available for service, to control, regulate (nation, resources, etc.).
27. 支票 zhi1piao4, n., a check payable: 空頭支票 rubber check, overdrawn check without coverage in deposits;
28. 支票 zhi1piao4, n., 保付支票 certified check;
29. 支票 zhi1piao4, n., 櫃臺支票 counter check.
30. 支庶 zhi1shu4, n., the collateral branches of family.
31. 支屬 zhi1shu3, n., relatives from branches of family.
32. 支使 zhi1si0, v.t., to control: 為他所支使 be controlled by him.
33. 支吾 zhi1wu2 (zhi1wu0), v.i., to prevaricate, to stall with words: 你用話支吾他 make excuses with words to hold off s.o.;
34. 支吾 zhi1wu2 (zhi1wu0), v.i., (AC) to resist (＝枝梧)
35. 支應 zhi1ying4 (zhi1ying0), v.t., (1) to control (receipts and disbursements);
36. 支應 zhi1ying4 (zhi1ying0), v.t., (2) to keep on the lookout;
37. 支應 zhi1ying4 (zhi1ying0), v.t., (3) see zhi1wu2↑.
38. 支移 zhi1yi2¹, v.i., to transfer fund for another purpose where it is needed.
39. 支頤 zhi1ji2², phr., to rest chin in palm or cheek in hand.
40. 支援 zhi1yUan3, v.t., to support with money needed or send military reinforcements.
41. 支用 zhi1yong4, v.i., &t. to defray expenses.

麥 Num. Index: 10.82 ㄇㄞˋ mai4 . [Pop. of 麥 10.32]

□ Num. Index: 10.82 ㄘㄨㄥˊ cong2 . [Var. of 叢 22.82]

楚 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄔㄨˇ chu3 .

N. (1) (AC) a thistle.
(2) A punishing rod: 夏楚 (LL) spanking, spanking rod.
(3) Name of ancient kingdom, roughly modern Hupei: 楚材晉用 (allu.) a great person given important post by another country;
楚弓楚得 (楚人失弓，楚人得之) (AC) the King of chu3 lost a bow and gave up the serch, contenting himself with the thought that it was most probably found by one of his countrymen and therefore not a loss.
(4) A surname.

Adj. (1) Painful: 痛楚 pain, -ful
苦楚 (also v.t. & n.) a distress, distressed, to distress;
酸楚 pitiful, sad.
(2) Neat, clear: 清楚 clear;
楚楚 chu3chu3↓.

Words 1. 楚囚 chu3qiu2, n., (allu.) a held prisoner, man in difficult straits.
2. 楚楚 chu2chu3, adj., (1) bright and clear;
3. 楚楚 chu2chu3, adj., (2) luxuriant;
4. 楚楚 chu2chu3, adj., (3) 楚楚可憐 delicate and touching (girl);
5. 楚楚 chu2chu3, adj., 楚楚動人 delicate and attractive.
6. 楚服 chu3fu2, n., (AC) full formal dress
7. 楚歌 chu3ge1, phr., 四面楚歌 (allu.) surrounded on all sides by enemy (who sang“the Songs of chu3”).
8. 楚腰 chu3yao1, n., slender waist--from allu., the King of chu3 loved women with slender waistline.

踅 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄒㄩㄝˊ xUe2 (*ㄔˋ chi4 ).

V.i. (1) To go around, whirl around.
(2) (*chi4) (AC) to limp on one foot.

Words 1. 哲轉 xUe2zhuan3, v.i., to go around (hill, etc.)
2. 哲溜風 xUe2liufeng1, v.i., a whirlwind.
3. 哲探 xUe2tan4, v.i.,to go around from house to house.

疐 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄓˋ zhi4 .

V.i. Totter (related 躓 40B.80).

迍 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄓㄨㄣ zhun1 .

Words 1. 迍邅 zhun1zhan1, v.i., (AC) move forward with difficulty.

述 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄕㄨˋ shu4 .

V.t. (1) To transmit, hand down: 述而不作 “I pass on (the ancient culture) and do not create”(Confucius).
(2) To narrate, to compose, express in writing: 𤉸述 to narrate, tell (what has happened, origin of conflicts, etc.);
述人之言 (LL) tell what s.o. said;
口述 dictate (book, speech) and have s.o. record it (筆錄);
陳述 to present (a case, reasons for action), to tell (story);
著述，述作 to write (books);
論述 to discuss (subjects);
行述 biographical sketch (of deceased).

Words 1. 述職 shu4zhi1, v.i., to return to capital and report.
2. 述作 shu4zuo4, v.t. & n., to write;
3. 述作 shu4zuo4, v.t. & n., writings.

□ Num. Index: 10.83 ㄒㄩㄢˇ xUan3 . [Abbr. of 選 52.83]

翅 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄔˋ chi4 .

N. (1) (er0)Wings: 振翅，展翅 flap wings.
(2) (chi4zi0) Fins, esp. 魚翅 sharks' fins.

Words 1. 翅膀 chi4bang3, n., wings (of chicken, etc.)
2. 翅果 chi4guo3, n., (bot.) winged seed vesels.

速 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄙㄨˋ su4 .

V.t. To invite (s.o.): 不速之客 a guest who comes uninvited.

Adj. & adv. Quick, -ly, rapid, -ly: 迅速，快速 quickly: 快速公路 freeway;
火速，神速 as quickly as possible;
高速 supra-speed (highway);
加速 go faster, accelerate;
速為辦理 do it quickly;
速度，速率 su4du4, su4lU4↓.

Words 1. 速成 su4cheng2, v.i. & adj., do hurriedly, cram: 速成科 a short course (in subject).
2. 速度 su4du4, n., speed, velocity;
3. 速度 su4du4, n., 速度計 (astron.) accelerometer.
4. 速駕 su4jia4, adv., (invitation) to come early, start early on journey.
5. 速記 su4ji4, n., shorthand, stenography;
6. 速記 su4ji4, n., 速記員 stenographer.
7. 速客 su4ke4, v.i., to send servant to beg guest to come.
8. 速率 su4lU4, n., velocity, seedu4↑.
9. 速香 su4xiang1, n., perfume from gum of tropical trees.
10. 速寫 suhshiee, v.i. & n., (painting) sketch.

造 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄗㄠˋ zao4 (*ㄘㄠˋ cao4 ).

N. (1)One of the parties (to a contract, dispute, lawsuit): 兩造 both parties
(2)Era, epoch, period: 末造 in the latter days.
(3) (Also *cao4) achievements, accomplishments: (AC) 小子有造 the young man has made a name for himself;
造詣 zao4yi4², 造就 zao4jiu4↓;
高造 higher studies;
深造 higher specialized training.

V.t. (1) Establish, set up, build: 造邦 build up a nation, nation-building;
建造 construct;
營造 ditto;
承造 enter into a contract to build;
造屋，造橋，造船 build a house, bridge, ship;
修造 repair.
(2) Make, shape, manufacture, produce: 人造的 man-made, artificial;
人造花 artificial flowers;
造句子 make sentences;
造作 zao4zuo4↓;
改造 reform, reshape, remodel, reconstruct;
天造的 natural;
自造 made by oneself;
造孽 zao4nie4,造反 zao4fan3↓;
造福人群 confer benefits on society (one's fellow-men), be a benefactor of mankind;
創造 create;
製造 manufacture.
(3) Fabricate: 造謠 zao4yao2↓;
造謠言 spread rumors;
造言 (AC) ditto;
捏造 fabricate, invent (a story, an alibi);
偽造 forge, falsify.
(4) Begin, commence, start: 造端 make a beginning;
造肇 make a start, get under way;
造始 come into being.
(5) (Also *cao4) go to : 造府 call at your home;
造訪 pay a visit to;
造請 go to invite.
(6) Prepare (report, etc.): 造報，造具 zao4bao4, zao4jU4↓.

Words 1. 造報 zao4bao4, v.i., compile a report on funds expended.
2. 造反 zao4fan3, v.t., (1) to revolt, rebel: 造反了 this is rebellion!
3. 造反 zao4fan3, v.t., (2) (of children) be noisy.
4. 造福 zao4fu2, v.t., to benefit.
5. 造化 zao4hua4, n., (1) the Creator, God;
6. 造化 zao4hua4, n., (2) (*zao4hua0) fortune: 我們也沒有這麼大的造化 we have no such good fortune, are not so lucky.
7. 造就 zao4jiu4, v.t., (1) (sp. pr.jiu0) help (a promising person) to succeed in life;
8. 造就 zao4jiu4, v.t., (2) visit with;
9. 造就 zao4jiu4, v.t., (3) n., acccomplishments.
10. 造具 zao4jyuyh v.t., compile (tables, reports).
11. 造林 zao4lin2, v.i. & n., afforest (-ation).
12. 造命 zao4ming4, v.i., (LL) be the master of one's or other people's fate.
13. 造魔 zao4mo2, v.i talk like a false prophet, rumor monger.
14. 造孽 zao4nie4, v.i., do evil, to sin (also wr. 造業);
15. 造孽 zao4nie4, v.i., (fig.) to do s.t. execrable.
16. 造像 zao4xiang4 n., (1) a statue of the Buddha or of a god;
17. 造像 zao4xiang4 n., (2) a photographic portrait;
18. 造像 zao4xiang4 n., (3) v.i., to make a statue.
19. 造形藝術 zao4shirng yihshu4, n., plastic arts.
20. 造士 zao4shi4, n., (LL) an accomplished scholar.
21. 造次 *cao4ci4, adv., abruptly, quickly, without too much care.
22. 造罪 zao4tzueh, v.i., to sin, esp. against the gods.
23. 造作 zao4zuo4, (1) v.t., make, manufacture;
24. 造作 zao4zuo4, (2) adj., artificial, labored;
25. 造作 zao4zuo4, (3) as in 矯揉造作 falsify, -fied, done for effect.
26. 造謠 zao4yao2, v.i., fabricate rumors.
27. 造意 zao4yi4¹, n., concept, -tion of a piece of art or writing.
28. 造詣 zao4yi4², (1) n., scholastic attainments;
29. 造詣 zao4yi4², (2) v.t., call on, visit with.

逋 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄅㄨ bu1 [Dist. 捕 10A. 42]

V.i. & t. (1)To flee: 逋債 flee creditors.
(2) Owe, evade: 逋租 fail to pay rent;
逋欠，逋負 fail to pay debt.

Words 1. 逋逃 bu1tao2, v.i., flee from justice;
2. 逋逃 bu1tao2, v.i., 逋逃藪 asylum for refugees.
3. 逋竄 bu1cuan4, v.i., run away from justice.
4. 逋亡 bu1wang2, v.i., flee from justice.

逝 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄕˋ shi4 .

V.i. (1) To pass away, to flow on (as water, time): 逝水 flowing water;
日月逝矣 months and days have passed;
光陰飛逝 time flies, passes on.
(2) To die: 逝世 shi4shi4↓;
逝沒，長逝，仙逝 (LL) pass away;
偕逝 die together.

Words 1. 逝止 shi4zhi3, v.i., (AC) stop or pass on.
2. 逝世 shi4shi4, v.i., to pass away from this world.

逑 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄑㄧㄡˊ qiu2 .

N. (AC) life mate: 君子好逑 a gentleman's good mate.

連 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄌㄧㄢˊ lian2 . [Dist. 聯 same pr.=“unite”; 連=“continue”; interch. 鏈]

N. (1) A surname.
(2) (Mil.) a company: see 連長 lian2zhang3↓;
砲兵連 artillery corps.
(3) (AC) iron chain (u.f. 鏈).

V.i. & t. Join, continue: 相連 join or be joined together, continuous;
連續，連天 lian2xU4, lian2tian1↓;
連幵 continued, -ing, -uous;
連幵班兒 one after another, continuously, in a row;
連幵不停 without stop;
連三併四，接二連三 continuously, one after another.

Adj. & adv. Continuous, -ly, joined: 連年，連日，連天 year after year, day after day;
連連 continuous, -ly;
see 連□，連續 lian2mian2, lian2xU4↓;
兵連禍結 continuous wars and turmoil;
連篇累牘 pages and pages (of persiflage);
連署 sign joint signatures;
連記法 lian2ji4fa3↓;
連名 (write letter, statement) with joint signatures;
in comb. 連…帶：連踢帶打 both kick and hit (a person);
連本帶利 both capital and interest.

Adv. Even: 連看都不一看 won't even take a look;
連理都不理 won't even pay any attention.

Prep. Even (used like 將，把，給 preceding objective n. or pron. and, like the above, making the vb. follow the object): 連你在內 that includes you, too;
連他一同去 go together,with him included;
usu. in comb. 連…也，or 連…都;
連話都不會說 can't even talk;
連水也不喝 won't even take water;
連自己兒女也殺了 killed even one's own children;
連你也不是 you, too, will be blamed for this.

Words 1. 連璧 lian2bi4, phr., (of two good things) combined together.
2. 連城 lian2cheng2, n., a series of towns: 價同連城 very valuable, commanding a high price (worth a couple of towns together).
3. 連翹 lian2qiao2 (lian2qiao4), n., (bot.) forsythia.
4. 連氣兒 lian2qie4er0, adv., in a fit of determination, anger, etc.: 一連氣兒告了三天假 asked for three day's leave straight;
5. 連氣兒 lian2qie4er0, adv., 一連氣跑了三里路 ran for a mile at one stretch.
6. 連串（兒） lian2chuan4 (lian2chuaher0), n., a whole series (of disasters, mishaps).
7. 連帶 lian2dai4, adj., connected: 連帶關係 (two events) are connected.
8. 連號 lian2hao4, n., (1) consecutive numbers;
9. 連號 lian2hao4, n., (2) formerly, firms of same owner;
10. 連號 lian2hao4, n., (3) the hyphen.
11. 連合 lian2he2, v.i. & adj., combine(d), join (efforts, pieces together);
12. 連合 lian2he2, v.i. & adj., cf. 聯合 unite(d), 31S.22.
13. 連環 lian2huan2, n., a chain of rings linked together: 連環計 strategy of making A cause B, B cause C, etc.);
14. 連環 lian2huan2, n., 連環圖 comic strips.
15. 連長 lian2zhang3, n., company captian.
16. 連接 lian2jie1, v.i.& adj.,（happen) together, one after another: 連接見四個客人 receive four visitors in succession.
17. 連結 lian2jie2, v.i., to bind ,join up together (threads, clues, societies).
18. 連記法 lian2ji4fa3, n., system of booking accounts in parallel columns.
19. 連珠 lian2zhu1, adj., joined like a string: 連珠炮 a string of firecrackers;
20. 連珠 lian2zhu1, adj., 連珠箭 a volley of arrows.
21. 連綴 lian2jueh, v.i., join together (pieces) to form a whole.
22. 連累 lian2lei, v.t., to cause or bring trouble to another: 連累了你 cause you inconvenience.
23. 連連 lian2lian2, adv., continuously, in succession: 連連點頭 nod repeatedly.
24. 連理 lian2li3, adj., in 連理枝 two trees with a joined branch;
25. 連理 lian2li3, adj., (fig.) marital love.
26. 連絡 lian2luo4, v.i. & t., as in 連絡某人 or 同他連絡 get in touch with(s.o.), keep in contact with, strengthen connections, (usu. 聯絡 preferred):連絡官 liaison officer.
27. 連忙 lian2mang2, adv., quickly, without hesitation.
28. 連綿 lian2mian2, adj., continuous, -ly: 連綿不斷 without stop or break.
29. 連年 lian2nian2, adv., year after year.
30. 連篇 lian2pian1, phr., whole essay, whole pages: 白字連篇 full of “misspelled” or incorrect forms of words;
31. 連篇 lian2pian1, phr., 連篇累牘 whole pages (of trite, insipid talk).
32. 連票 lian2piao4, n., coupon.
33. 連譜 lian2pu3, n., person regarded as same branch (同宗) of clan (同姓).
34. 連任 lian2ren4, v.i., serve second term of office.
35. 連日 lian2ri4, adv., day after day (it rains, etc.)
36. 連心 lian2xin1 adj., deeply attached to one another.
37. 連手 lian2shou3 v.i., take concerted action;
38. 連手 lian2shou3 v.i., (gambling) gang up to cheat.
39. 連書 lian2shu1, v.i., to write two or more syllables of a word together (as in Chin. alphabet 注音字母): 詞類連書 such practice ,socalled because the part of speech (詞類) then becomes clear.
40. 連署 lian2shu3, v.i., sign jointly.
41. 連巿 lian2shi4, v.i., to keep shop, business open on holidays.
42. 連史紙 lian2shi2zhi3, n., a finequality paper, designed for letters, scrolls.
43. 連續 lian2xU4, adj. & adv., continuous, -ly: 連續下雨 rains continuously;
44. 連續 lian2xU4, adj. & adv., 連續犯 repeated offender.
45. 連鎖 lian2suo3, adj., linked together: 連鎖關係 causally related;
46. 連鎖 lian2suo3, adj., 連鎖反應 chain reaction.
47. 連臺 lian2tai2, n., (1) “continuous”theatrical performance;
48. 連臺 lian2tai2, n., (2) 打幾個連臺 work several shifts in succession.
49. 連天 lian2tian1, adj., & adv., (1) for days;
50. 連天 lian2tian1, adj., & adv., 連天陰雨 rainy for days;
51. 連天 lian2tian1, adj., & adv., (2) “touching the sky”;
52. 連天 lian2tian1, adj., & adv., 叫苦連天 cry to heavens;
53. 連天 lian2tian1, adj., & adv., 喊聲連天(＝震天) screams pierce the sky;
54. 連天 lian2tian1, adj., & adv., 大水連天 the flood reaches the horizon.
55. 連詞 lian2ci2, n., conjunction.
56. 連坐 lian2tazoh, v.i., be punished as accomplice in crime.
57. 連延 lian2yan2, v.i., & adj., stretch on , spread (as mountain range).
58. 連夜 lian2yieh, adv., (1) the very same night;
59. 連夜 lian2yieh, adv., (2) all night.
60. 連姻 lian2nyin, n., relation by marriage.
61. 連語 lian2yU3, n., a polysyllabic word, a compound word.

□ Num. Index: 10.83 ㄧㄡˊ you2 . [Pop. of 遊 6.83]

遨 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄠˊ ao2 .

Words 1. 遨遊 ao2you2, v.i., to roam about at pleasure, spend one's time in idle pursuits.

麩 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄈㄨ fu1 . See □ 10S. 81.

湐 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄇㄧㄢˋ mian4 See □ 10S.50.

麵 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄇㄧㄢˋ mian4 See □ 10S.50.

麴 Num. Index: 10.83 ㄑㄩˊ qU2 See 麴 10S.50.

鬱 Num. Index: 10.91 ㄩˋ yU4 [Var. 鬱，㛦]

N. A surname.

Adj. (1) Dense (forest): 鬱勃 yU4bo2↓;
鬱沉沉 very dense or deep.
(2)Melancholy, pent up, repressed in feeling: 鬱悶，鬱紆，鬱伊yU4men4, yU4yU1, yU4yi1↓.

Words 1. 鬱勃 yU4bo2, adj, dense (growth).
2. 鬱結 yU4jie2, adj., tied up, tangled up, depressed in feeling.
3. 鬱金 yU4jin1, n., (bot.) a fragrant herb, curoma longa;
4. 鬱金 yU4jin1, n., also 鬱金香 tulip.
5. 鬱積 yU4ji2, adj., tangled up, see yU4jie2↑.
6. 鬱悶 zhu4men4, adj., depressed, melancholy.
7. 鬱塞 yU4se4, adj., see yU4jie2↑ .
8. 鬱陶 yU4tao2, adj., (AC) longing, anguished.
9. 鬱伊 yU4yi1, adj., melancholy, depressed.
10. 鬱邑 yU4ji4, adj., ditto (also wr. 鬱悒).
11. 鬱紆 yU4yU1, adj., ditto.
12. 鬱郁 yU4yU4¹, adj., fragrant.
13. 鬱燠 yU4yU4², adj., (1) hot, murky (weather);
14. 鬱燠 yU4yU4², adj., (2) melancholy.

10. chang2. [Pop. of 長 51.02]

妻 Num. Index: 10.93 chi. (*chi4 ).

N. A wife: 妻女 wife and daughter(s);
妻帑，妻孥 (AC) wife and children;
妻小，妻兒老小 wife and family;
妻黨 wife's relations (esp. those influential politically);
妻弟 wife's brother;
賢妻良母 ideal type of womanhood as an understanding wife and loving mother;
妻財 money that bride brought with her.

V.t. (*chi4) (AC) to marry a girl to (a person): 以其兄之女妻之 married his brother's daughter to him.

Words 1. 妻舅 chi1jiu4, n., wife's brother.
2. 妻室 chi1shi4, n., wife (and home).
3. 妻子 chi1zi3 n., (1) wife;
4. 妻子 chi1zi3 n., (2) wife and children: 妻離子散 family broken up.

婪 Num. Index: 10.93 ㄌㄢˊ lan2 .

N. Greed, avarice.

Adj. Greedy, avaricious: 貪婪.

Words 1. 婪酣 lan2han1, adj., gluttonous.
2. 婪婪 lan2lan2, adj., insatiably greedy.
3. 婪尾春 lan2wei3chun1, n., (＝芍藥) (AC) the peony, the last of all flowers in spring;
4. 婪尾春 lan2wei3chun1, n., 婪尾酒 lan2wei3jiu3, n., (AC)the last cup of wine passed around among friends at a drinking party (also 籃尾酒，闌尾酒).

嫠 Num. Index: 10.93 ㄌㄧˊ li2 .

N. A widow.

Words 1. 嫠婦 li2fu4, n., (LL) widow.
2. 嫠節 li2jie2, n., (LL) chaste widowhood.

蜇 Num. Index: 10.93 ㄓㄜˊ zhe2 .

N. 海蜇 jellyfish;
pressed and drid variety, usu. served cold on table.

V.t. (MC) bite (by insect) (cf. 螫 11.93).

□ Num. Index: 10.93 ㄓˊ zhi2 . [Abbr. of 蟄11.93]

螯 Num. Index: 10.93 ㄠˊ ao2 .

N. A crab's nippers: 持螯把酒 enjoy a cup of wine eating crabs.

蠹 Num. Index: 10.93 ㄉㄨˋ du4 . [Var. of □， □]

N. Insects that eat into clothing, books: 蠹魚 du4yU2↓;
書蠹 bookworm;
蠹吏 officials who fatten themselves on national treasury.

V.t. 蠹國害民 to eat up public funds and prey upon the people.

Words 1. 蠹魚 du4yU2, n., cloth-eating or book-eating insect, silverfish.

持 Num. Index: 10A.00-1 ㄔˊ chi2 .

V.i. & t. (1) To hold (pen, knife, etc.): 持筆 hold a pen… write;
持贈 to present gift with both hands.
(2) To hold fast, hold the ground, sustain: 把持 to monopolize (position, power);
相持不下 both hold their grounds, neither yielding.
(3) To manage, maintain: 主持 to head some undertaking;
持家，主持家政 manage the home, household;
維持 maintain, keep s.t. going;
維持㪫面 maintain the front;
保持 maintain (status, distance), guard (treasure, tradition);
支持，扶持 sustain, support (person to stand up, tottering regime, etc.).
(4) To hold by force: 劫持 hold for ransom;
挾持 control s.o. in one's power (as emperor by warlord).

Words 1. 持法 chi2fa3, v.i., maintain the law: 持法森嚴 administer sharp justice.
2. 持服 chi2fu2, v.i., resign and stay at home during parents' mourning of three years.
3. 持更 chi2geng1, v.i., keep night watch by sounding drum at intervals.
4. 持衡 chi2heng2, (1) v.i., (LL) maintain standard by criticism of events, personalities;
5. 持衡 chi2heng2, (2) adj., balanced (criticism).
6. 持齊 chi2zhai1, v.i., keep vegetarian fast.
7. 持正 chi2zheng4, v.i., support what is right.
8. 持家 chi2jia1, v.i., (1) run a household;
9. 持家 chi2jia1, v.i., (2) maintain family fortune and status.
10. 持戒 chi2jie4, v.i., (Budd.) observe monastic rules.
11. 持節 chi2jie2, v.i., be sent abroad as ambassador (see 節 92A.22).
12. 持久 chi2jiu3, v.i., hold out long, last: 不能持久 this will not last;
13. 持久 chi2jiu3, v.i., 持久戰 protracted warfare, war of endurance.
14. 持重 chi2zhong4, v.i., act with gravity, not flighty or frivolous: 老成持重 experienced and steady (person).
15. 持祿 chi2lu4, v.i., hold sinecure jobs.
16. 持論 chi2lun4, v.i., hold views: 持論公平 hold impartial views.
17. 持滿 chi2man3 v.i., be pround of oneself or of success.
18. 持平 chi2ping2, v.i., hold just views: 持平之論 a balanced view.
19. 持身 chi2shen1, v.i., conduct oneself (properly).
20. 持行 chi2xing2, v.i. & n., (Budd.) conduct.
21. 持續 chi2xU4, v.i., carry on.
22. 持養 chi2yang3, v.i., take good care (of health), cultivate spiritual regimen.
23. 持盈 chi2ying2, v.i., maintain a good luck or success: 持盈保泰 maintain good luck by restraint.

搏 Num. Index: 10A.00-1 ㄅㄛˊ bo2 . [Dist. 搏]

V.t. To strike, pounce upon, attack physically, catch (prey): 搏影 beat at shadows ( cf. 捕風捉影 10.A.42);
搏手 (AC) slap one's hand helplessly;
搏膺 (AC), beat one's chest=modn. 拍胸，肉搏 hand-to-hand fight.

Words 1. 搏𥌓 bo2dou4, n., physical fight;
2. 搏𥌓 bo2dou4, n., fisticuffs.
3. 搏風 bo2feng1, n., cornice work under eaves.

摶 Num. Index: 10A.00-1 ㄊㄨㄢˊ tuan2 .

V.t. (AC) to knead (rice, etc.);
to turn s.t. round.

擣 Num. Index: 10A.00-1 ㄉㄠˇ dao3 . [Var. 搗 10A.50]

V.t. To pound: 擣衣 washing clothing by beating it on stone slab;
擣米 hull rice in mortar;
beat (enemy).

Words 1. 擣虛 dao3xU1, v.i., attack enemy at his weakest.

掎 Num. Index: 10A.00-1 ㄐㄧˇ ji3 .

V.t. Drag, pull: see compp.↓.

Words 1. 掎摭 ji3zhe2, v.t., draw near and take in one's hand: 掎摭星宿 reach up for the stars;
2. 掎摭 ji3zhe2, v.t., 掎摭病利 distinguish between advantages and disadvantages.
3. 掎角 ji3jUe2, v.i., (of troops) bedeployed for attack from different sides.

撐 Num. Index: 10A.00-2 ㄔㄥ cheng1 . [Var. 牚，壠]

V.i. & t. (1) To prop up, to support from under: 支撐 ditto;
撐住 cheng1zhu4↓;
撐場面 to maintain the front or appearance: 撐起枕頭來 fill out the pillow (with cotton wool).
(2) To punt a boat: 撐竿，撐篙 punting pole;
撐搖 to work the sweeps of a boat.
(3) To stretch tight, to burst: 肚子撐的慌 stomach is bursting;
撐病了 sick with bursting pressure, breakdown due to overwork;
把門都撐破了 (crowd) bursts open the door.

Words 1. 撐竿 cheng1gan1, n., a punting pole;
2. 撐竿 cheng1gan1, n., 撐竿跳 (高) pole vault.
3. 撐住 cheng1zhu4, v.t., to set up with props: 撐不住 cannot hold it up.
4. 撐住 cheng1zhu3, v.t., to prop from under.
5. 撐柜 cheng1jU4, v.t., to prop against.
6. 撐開 cheng1kai1(kai0), v.t., to push open.

捯 Num. Index: 10A.00-3 ㄉㄠˊ dao2 . [Dist. 倒 91A.00]

V.t. Pick up thread: 這案子已捯出點頭緒來 have found certain clues in this case;
捯線 draw in thread in flying kite.

Words 1. 捯氣（兒） dao2chi4 (dao2qie4er0), v.i., talk garrulously;
2. 捯氣（兒） dao2chi4 (dao2qie4er0), v.i., feel short of breath.
3. 捯飭 dao2chi0, v.i., (of woman) touch up appearance: 捯飭捯飭 doll up a little.

打 Num. Index: 10A.00-3 ㄉㄚˇ da3 .

N. A dozen (eggs, etc.).

V.i. & t. (1) To strike (a bell): 鐘打一下 the clock strikes one;
打鈴 press a bell.
(2) To fight: 打架，打仗 da3jia4, da3zhang4↓: 打嘴巴 give a slap on the mouth.
(3) Hunt, fetch, purchase: 打魚 to fish, esp. as a profession;
打獵 to hunt;
打油，打酒 to purchase some oil, wine;
打柴 to cut wood (from the mountain);
打洗臉水 fetch a basin of water;
打水 to fetch water;
打冰 to fetch ice from frozen river.
(4) To make article by weaving, plaiting, knitting or forging: 打毛衣 knit a sweater;
打辮子 plaint a queue;
打一把刀 (blacksmith) make or shape a knife;
打金鐲子，銀筷子 have a gold bracelet, silver chopsticks made.
(5) To do or make some kind of action, to send, put through,put on, etc.: 打電話 make a telephone call;
打電報 send a telegram: 打游擊 fight a guerrilla war, hit and run in different directions, also (fig.) obtain benefits by various means;
打成一片 to merge with, to become a harmonious whole, to be in line;
打主意 make a decision;
打招呼 say“hello”on the street;
打噴嚏 make a sneeze;
打個照面 meet person face to face;
打稿，打底子 maker a draft;
打官司 file or get into a lawsuit;
打合同 make a contract;
打官腔，打官話 put person off by talking formalities as an excuse (“we are not allowed to ,etc.”);
see compp. & phrr.
(6) To play (games, mahjong, etc.): 打牌 da3pai2↓;
打跟斗 turn a somersault;
打彈子 play billiard;
打鞦韆 sit on swing;
打燈謎 guess riddles as party game.
(7) To carry: 打旗子 carry a flag;
打著傘 carry an umbrella opened;
打燈籠 carry a lantern lighted.

Prep. From: 打甚麼地方來的 where does one come from? 打那兒說起 where am I to begin (telling a story)?

Words 1. 打熬 da3ao2, v.i., to harden body through endurance;
2. 打熬 da3ao2, v.i., to endure.
3. 打靶（子） da2ba3(zi0), phr., practise shooting;
4. 打靶（子） da2ba3(zi0), phr., engage in target practice.
5. 打擺子 da2bai3zi0, phr., have an attack of malaria.
6. 打扮 da3ban4, v.i. & n., make up, to dress: 她打扮的很美 she dresses very prettily.
7. 打包 da3bao1, n. & v.i., packing;
8. 打包 da3bao1, n. & v.i., to pack.
9. 打奔兒 da3beer0, v.i., to make a slip in recital.
10. 打扁兒 da3biaaer0, v.i., to lose appetite, (patient) to have difficulty in swallowing.
11. 打邊鼓 da3bian1gu3, v.i., to spread or circulate praise of actor,etc.
12. 打補子 da2bu3zi0, v.i., (person) bo be used as a substitute.
13. 打吵子 da2chao3zi0, v.i., to make a row, create a lot of noise.
14. 打喳喳 da3cha'cha, v.i., to talk in whisper.
15. 打岔 da3cha4, v.i., to interrupt a conversation;
16. 打岔 da3cha4, v.i., to talk off the mark.
17. 打茶圍 da3cha2wei2, v.i., to have a visit or round of visits in brothels and have tea.
18. 打搶 da2qiang3, v.i., to loot.
19. 打千（兒） da3qian1(da3qia1er0), v.i., to make a greeting by dipping the body, hands at the sides.
20. 打錢 da3qian2, phr., (1) place money on table for bet;
21. 打錢 da3qian2, phr., (2) (acrobats) to collect cash from onlookers;
22. 打錢 da3qian2, phr., (3) to collect debts.
23. 打前失 da3qian2si0, v.i., (esp. horse) to trip, to stumble.
24. 打旗兒的 da3qie2er0de0, n., (Chin. opera) foot soldiers and retinue.
25. 打氣 da3chi4, v.t., (1) to inflate (tire);
26. 打氣 da3chi4, v.t., (2) to boost morale.
27. 打起 da2chi3, v.t., to lift up: 打起精神 to buck up, brace up energy.
28. 打秋風 da3qiu1feng1, phr., to obtain gifts of money (as by sending obituary notices around to mere acquaintances), to collect tips on occasions (lit., “have a windfall”).
29. 打抽豐 da3chou1fing, phr., ditto.
30. 打出手兒 da3chu1shou3er0, phr., (Chin. opera) throw weapons back and forth on stage (also called 過傢伙).
31. 打拳 da3qUan2, v.i., to box as sport.
32. 打趣 da3qU4, v.i., to make fun, indulge in raillery.
33. 打倒 da2dao3, phr., to overthrow (regime);
34. 打倒 da2dao3, phr., (in slogans) “down with.”
35. 打當 da3dang1, v.i. & t., to put in order, to pack up.
36. 打道 da3dao4, v.i., to open the way.
37. 打點 da2dian0, (1) v.t., to pack up (luggage);
38. 打點 da2dian0, (2) to ask a third party to speak on one's behalf, usu. implying sending bribes.
39. 打疊 da3die2, v.i., to arrange (things) in order.
40. 打地攤兒 da3di4ta1er0, phr., to fall down flat on ground
41. 打短兒 da2duaaer0, phr., to pick up odd jobs for living;
42. 打短兒 da2duaaer0, phr., to appear in jacket and trousers.
43. 打動 da3dong4, v.t., to strike, to arouse: 給這番話打動了 was struck or roused to action by these words.
44. 打賭 da2du3, v.i., to bet, wager.
45. 打盹 (兒) da2dun3(da2dueeer0), v.i., to take a nap, to doze off.
46. 打發 da3fa0, v.i. & t., (1) to send (s.o. to go);
47. 打發 da3fa0, v.i. & t., (2) to dismiss (personnel);
48. 打發 da3fa0, v.i. & t., (3) to send (person) away by yielding to request or by force.
49. 打高空 da3gao1kong1, phr., to embellish narrative or rumors.
50. 打嗝（兒） da3ge2(er0), v.i., to hiccup.
51. 打躬 da3gong1, v.i., to make a deep bow.
52. 打鼓 da2gu3, v.i., to beat the drum: 心况直在打鼓 have“butterflies in the stomach”－of excitement.
53. 打滾（兒） da2gun3(da2gueeer0) v.i., to frolic, roll on the ground.
54. 打哈哈 da3ha'ha, v.i., to laugh out loud;
55. 打哈哈 da3ha'ha, v.i., to make fun.
56. 打鼾 da3han1, v.i., to snore.
57. 打夯 da3hang1, v.i., to drill piles in construction (from rhythmic cries of workmen “hangah!”)
58. 打晃兒 da3huahnger0, v.i., to sway one's body before falling down.
59. 打諢 da3hun4, v.i., to indulge in raillery, to mock in fun.
60. 打夥 da2huo3, v.i., to pool resources, joint make a enterprise.
61. 打火機 da2huo3ji1, n., lighter.
62. 打戰 da3zhan4, v.i., to shiver;
63. 打戰 da3zhan4, v.i., to engage in war.
64. 打仗 da3zhang4, v.i., to fight each other;
65. 打仗 da3zhang4, v.i., to fight a war.
66. 打針 da3zhen1, v.i., to have an injection.
67. 打攪 da2jiao3, v.t., to disturb;
68. 打攪 da2jiao3, v.t., (court.) to trouble (person), to take person's time.
69. 打架 da3jia4, v.i., to fight, engage in a broil.
70. 打價兒 da3jia4er0, v.i., to haggle.
71. 打尖 da3jian1, v.i, to have a snack and rest during journey.
72. 打交道 da3jiao1dao0, v.i., do s.t. as a social act or for friendship's sake.
73. 打醮 da3jiao4, v.i., say (Taoist, Budd.) mass for departed souls.
74. 打劫 da3jie2, v.i., to loot.
75. 打緊 da2jin3, (1) v.i., as in 不打緊 does not matter, of no importance;
76. 打緊 da2jin3, (2) adj., critical, urgent.
77. 打更 da3jing1, v.i., to patrol streets at night and announce the watches (1 to 5) of the night.
78. 打擊 da3ji2, n., a setback blow, v.t., to deal a blow.
79. 打轉兒 da3juaher0, v.i., to turn round and round.
80. 打住 da3zhu4, v.i., to stop;
81. 打住 da3zhu4, v.i., (oft. vocative) “stop!”
82. 打開 da3kai1 (da3kai0) v.i., to open up.
83. 打撈 da3lau, v.i., to draw dragnet for recovering things in water.
84. 打雷 da3lei2, v.i., to thunder (as “it thunders”).
85. 打量 da3liang4, v.i., conjecture.
86. 打罵 da3ma4, v.i., to beat and scold (person).
87. 打抹 da2mo3, v.t., to wipe (shoes, dust).
88. 打鬧 da3nao4, v.i., to make a row, create trouble.
89. 打牌 da3pai2, v.i., to play,cards.
90. 打耙 da3pa2, v.i., (coll) to change one's mind.
91. 打破 da3po4, v.t., to break: 打破紀錄 break records;
92. 打破 da3po4, v.t., 打破迷信 destroy superstitions.
93. 打擾 de2rao3, v.t., seejiao3↑.
94. 打閃 da2shan3, v.i., lightning flashes.
95. 打閒 da3xian2, v.i., to be unemployed.
96. 打消 da3xiao1, v.t., to cancel, withdraw (a decision, etc.)
97. 打手 da2shou3, n., a bodyguard, employed for committing violence (throwing people out, etc.).
98. 打旋兒 da3xUan2er0, v.i., to turn round and round.
99. 打算 da3suan4, v.i., intend, have a mind to: 你打算怎樣 what do you intend to do?
100. 打算盤 da3suahpan0, v.i., to calculate costs or gains.
101. 打探 da3tan4, v.t., to find out.
102. 打胎 da3tai1, phr., to cause abortion.
103. 打鐵的 da2tie3de0, n., a blacksmith.
104. 打挺兒 da2ting3er0, v.t., to stand up straight in gesture of defiance.
105. 打聽 da3ting0, v.i., & t., to find out (news, happenings).
106. 打從 da3cong2, prep , from, (to come) from.
107. 打退 da3tui4, v.t., to defeat troops, to send rolling back.
108. 打通 da3tong1, v.t., to break through (hindrances): 打通關節 to bribe officials in charge.
109. 打雜（兒） da3za2(er0), v.i.& n., serve as handy man, run errands.
110. 打嘴 da2zui3, v.i., to give a slap in the face;
111. 打嘴 da2zui3, v.i., (fig.) to break one's promise, to lose“face.”
112. 打坐 da3zuo4, v.i., (Budd.) to go into meditations;
113. 打坐 da3zuo4, v.i., to sit in crossed-leg position as physical regimen.
114. 打總兒 da2zong3er0, adv., altogether.
115. 打字 da3zi4, v.i., to type;
116. 打字 da3zi4, 打字員 da3zi4yUan1, n., typist;
117. 打字 da3zi4, 打字機 da3zi4ji1, n., typewriter.
118. 打圍 da3wei2, v.i., to hunt.
119. 打樣（兒）（子） da3yang4(er0)(zi0), n., printer's proof;
120. 打樣（兒）（子） da3yang4(er0)(zi0), n., construction model.
121. 打牙兒 da3ya2er0, v.i., chat at people's expense.
122. 打噎 da3ye1, v.i., to hiccup.
123. 打油詩 da3you2si4, n., a light poem, satiric poetry (similar to limerick).

抒 Num. Index: 10A.00-3 ㄕㄨ shu1 .

V.t. (1) To pour out, give relief, unburden (feelings): 抒情，抒意 shu1qing2, shu1yi4↓.
(2) To untie, straighten (difficulties): 抒難 shu1nahn↓, (related 舒 to relax).

Words 1. 抒情 shu1qing2, v.i., to express feelings, sentiments: 抒情詩 lyric poetry.
2. 抒難 shu1nahn, v.i., to allay troubles, settle difficulties, give relif (also wr. 紓難).
3. 抒念 shu1nian4, v.i., allay friend's anxiety.
4. 抒意 shu1yi4, v.i., to express thoughts, ideas.

捌 Num. Index: 10A.00-4 ㄅㄚ ba1 . [Var. of 扒]

N. “Spelling out” of character for 八, used in checks to avoid mistakes.

V.t. To pull apart, break: 捌開＝擘開.

撏 Num. Index: 10A.00-5 ㄒㄩㄣˊ xUn2 .

V.t. To take hold of, to pick (hair).

Words 1. 撏扯 xUn2che3, v.t., to get hold of (some trifle, minor defect,(also wr. 撏撦).

捫 Num. Index: 10A.00-5 ㄇㄣˊ men2 .

V.t. Touch, feel by hand: 捫心自問 examine one's own conscience;
捫心無愧 honestly feel I have not done anything wrong;
捫蝨而談 (allu.) attitude of complete informality during conversation (“while scratching for lice on body”).

Words 1. 捫搎 men2sun0, v.i., feel by hand, grope.

撋 Num. Index: 10A.00-5 ㄖㄨㄢˊ ruan2 .

V.t. (1) Demolish, destroy.
(2) Rub with both hands.

擱 Num. Index: 10A.00-5 ㄍㄜ ge1 .

V.t. (1) To place, lay, keep, preserve: 擱在桌子上 put on the table;
擱在冰箱况 keep (s.t.) in the refrigerator;
這屋子太小，擱不下這麼多東西 the room is too small for so many things;
擱好 place in a safe place;
大熱天魚和肉都擱不住的 fish and meat won't keep on very hot days;
把這些文件給我擱起來 please file these papers for me.
(2) To postpone, shelve, delay, put aside: 事還沒辦完，怎麼能擱得下呢 how can you put it aside, as it isn't finished yet? 擱置 ge1zhi4, 擱淺 ge1qian3, 擱筆 ge1bi3↓;
揸擱 to delay;
延擱 postpone.

Words 1. 擱筆 ge1bi3, v.i., (of writers) stop writing either temporarily or for good (lit., “put down the pen”).
2. 擱淺 ge1qian3, v.i., (of ships) run aground, (fig.) held up by some obstacle.
3. 擱置 ge1zhi4, v.t., to put in place, put off.

攔 Num. Index: 10A.00-5 ㄌㄢˊ lan2 .

V.t. To bar, separate, cut off, hinder, obstruct: 遮攔 to screen, cut off from;
阻攔 hinder, obstruct;
攔住 stop, hold back;
攔不了 cannot be stopped or held back;
攔著 hinder or bar;
攔擋 lan2dang3, 攔阻 lan2zu3, 攔截lan2jie2, 攔開 lan2kai1↓;
攔門 bar the gateway;
攔路 bar the road;
攔街阻路 obstruct traffic;
攔路虎 a highwayman;
攔門牆兒 just talk for form's sake (not to be taken seriously);
攔勸 lan2qUan4↓;
攔腰抱住 hold (s.o.) by the waist, usu. from behind.

Words 1. 攔勸 lan2qUan4, v.t., dissuade from.
2. 攔擋 lan2dang3, v.t., restrain (s.o.), stop, persuade not to.
3. 攔撌 lan2gui4, n., a shop counter.
4. 攔截 lan2jie2, v.t., (＝闌截) intercept, hinder ,cut off.
5. 攔開 lan2kai1, v.t., break off (fight).
6. 攔阻 lan2tauu, v.t., hinder, obstruct.

擰 Num. Index: 10A.00-6 ㄋㄧㄥˊ ning2 (*niing *ㄋㄧㄥˋ ning4 ).

V.t. (1) To wring, pinch: 擰毛巾 wring out the towel;
擦乾 wring (s.t.) dry;
擰他的嘴 pinch his lips (threat to s.o. thought to have lied);
擰腿 pinch(s.o.'s)leg.
(2) 擰眉瞪眼, 擰眉立目 (lit.) raise one's eyebrows and stare in anger.
(3) (*niing) To wrench, twist or pull violently: 擰開門鎖 wrench a locked door open.

Adj. (1) (*niing) Wrong, mistaken: 擰了 make mistake, make a correction;
(n.,) 擰兒 a difference of opinion: 他們倆有點擰兒.
(2) (*nigng) 擰性 stubborn by nature;
擰種 such a stubborn fellow!

Words 1. 擰簧 *niinghuang2, v.i., & t., make a mistake;
2. 擰簧 *niinghuang2, v.i., & t., to spoil s.t. by mistake.
3. 擰𧩓 *niingcong1, v.i., ditto.

撙 Num. Index: 10A.00-8 ㄗㄨㄣˇ zun3 .

V.i. & t. Economize.

Words 1. 撙節 zun3jie2, v.i. & t., economize, cut down expense.
2. 撙省 zun3sheng0, v.i.& t., ditto.

揄 Num. Index: 10A.00-8 ㄩˊ yU2 (*ㄧㄡˊ you2 ).

V.t. (1)To lift, raise.
(2) Flap (long sleeves).
(3) (*you2) 或舂或揄(AC) some pound the rice in mortar and some winnow it.

Words 1. 揄揚 yU2yang2, v.t., to praise, make known s.o.'s merits.

捋 Num. Index: 10A.00-9 ㄌㄜˋ le4 (*ㄌㄩˇ lU3 , *ㄌㄨㄛ luo1 ).

V.t. (1) Pick, take.
(2) Stroke, rub hands (also *lU3): 捋鬍鬚 stroke one's beard and whiskers;
捋虎鬚 pluck the tiger's whiskers;
(fig.) be foolhardy, do ( s.t) to offend the powerful;
摩捋 rub one's own hands.
(3) (*luo1) Pinch, squeeze off: 捋樹葉兒 rub and crush leaves;
捋汗 wipe off sweat;
捋胳膊 pinch and rub the arms;
捋奶 to milk (cow) by pinching and squeezing nipples.

掙 Num. Index: 10A.00-9 ㄓㄥ zheng1 (*ㄓㄥˋ zheng4 ).

V.i. (1) To struggle to free oneself or s.t., to stretch, push and pull:掙開 free oneself or s.t. from tangle;
掙壞了 tear by too much pulling;
掙扎 zheng1zha2↓.
(2) (*zheng4) To earn, to obtain by struggle or effort: 掙錢，掙命 zheng4qian2, zheng4ming4↓;
掙來的 it is earned (not given).

Words 1. 掙錢 *zheng4qian2, v.i., to earn money: 掙多少錢 how much have you earned
2. 掙扎 zheng1zha2, n. & v.i., (to) struggle (for goal);
3. 掙扎 zheng1zha2, n. & v.i., to suffer privations and hardships in order to reach goal.
4. 掙命（兒） *jehangming4(er0), v.i., make a life-and death struggle.

拊 Num. Index: 10A.00-9 ㄈㄨˇ fu3 . [Cf.撫 10A.63]

V.t. (1) To strike, slap, beat: 拊手，拊掌 (大笑) slap hands (and laugh), also wr. 撫;
拊心，拊膺 beat one's chest;
拊髀 (LL) slap one's thigh;
拊背扼喉 (AC) (of strategic post) have a squeeze hold on enemy (“slap back and strangle throat”).
(2) (Var. of 撫)拊循 to pat in a comforting gesture.

抹 Num. Index: 10A.01-1 ㄇㄛˇ mo3 (*ㄇㄛˋ mo4 ). [Cogn. 摸ㄇㄛ mo1 , 10A.81]

V.t. (1) To brush off, wipe clean, wipe off: 抹抹桌椅 wipe tables and chairs;
抹掉灰塵 dust off;
抹眼淚，鼻涕 wipe off tears, mucus;
抹了良心 ignore conscience, be ruthless;
抹零兒 wipe off decimals, forget the small change.
(2) To smear, apply on: 抹粉 apply powder;
塗脂抹粉 apply facial make-up;
抹泥 (*mo4) smear mud;
抹水泥 (*mo4) apply cement;
抹稀泥 soften a person's anger by gentle words;
抹了一鼻子灰 get an awkward rebuff;
山抹微雲 (*mo4) the hills touched with a wisp of clouds.
(3) To play (mahjong): 抹骨牌 (running hand over the pieces).
(4) (mo3 or *mo4) To straighten one's face: 抹下臉來.
(5) (*mo4) To turn: 抹頭進屋况去 turned one's head and went in;
抹過林子 turn past a grove;
轉彎抹角 turn at different corners.

Words 1. 抹（了）脖子 mo3(le)bo2zi0, phr., (facet.) commit suicide.
2. 抹佈 mo3bu4, n., dishcloth, rag for wiping tables.
3. 抹膩 mo3ni, adj., very neat and precise.
4. 抹殺 mo3sha1, v.t., annihilate: 抹殺事實 ignore or suppress certain facts (also wr. 抹煞，抹摋).
5. 抹香鯨 mo4xiang1jing1, n., big whale, physeter macrocephalus, so named on account of ambergris 龍涎香， aromatic substance found in its intestines.
6. 抹胸 *mo4xiong1, n., formerly, woman's vest for pressing down and concealing breasts.
7. 抹子 mo3zi0, n., mason's spade for applying mortar.

揀 Num. Index: 10A.01-1 ㄐㄧㄢˇ jian3 .

V.t. (1) Choose, select: 揀擇 choose, pick out;
揀派 select and appoint;
揀選 select, choose for office;
挑揀 select, pick out;
揀好的 choose the best, select a good one (the better ones).
(2) (Interch.撿) pick up, gather: 撿起來 pick (s.t.) up;
撿到（來）的 (of things) obtained without working for it, acquired through luck;
揀柴 gather firewood;
揀破爛的 a ragpicker;
揀煤渣 pick unburnt coal from cinders;
揀香煙頭 make a living by picking cigaret ends;
揀到便宜 get the better of a bargain.

捺 Num. Index: 10A.01-1 ㄋㄚˋ na4 .

N. (Chin. calling.) a slanting downward stroke towards the right.

v.t. To press with force: 捺印 put the seal on (a document, etc.);
按捺 restrain, keep (s.t.) down with force;
捺指印 take fingerprints.

Words 1. 捺瑟 na4se4, n., a set of clapping boards, used for marking rhythm, esp. in monologue story telling (大鼓), also called 檀板 sandalwood boards.

撩 Num. Index: 10A.01-1 ㄌㄧㄠˊ liao2 (*liau ).

V.t. (1) Take or stir lightly: 撩動肝火 stir up s.o.'s anger (“bile fire”);
撩動春情 stir up love in young person;
撩情 liao2chiring↓;
撩醒 wake up;
撩戰 challenge to battle;
撩撥，撩逗 liao2bo1, liao2dou4↓.
(2) (*liau) To lift up (dress, skirt, curtain): 撩開，撩起衣裳;
to sprinkle water with fingers: 撩水.
(3) (*liau) To throw a quick glance: 輕輕撩了他一眼 .

Words 1. 撩撥 liao2bo1, v.i., to incite to trouble;
2. 撩撥 liao2bo1, v.i., to stir up sentiments.
3. 撩情 liao2qing2, v.i., to flirt.
4. 撩逗 liao2dou4, v.i., seebo1↑.
5. 撩亂 liao2luan4, adj., in confusion.
6. 撩人 liao2ren2, adj., stirring, moving.

搽 Num. Index: 10A.01-2 ㄔㄚˊ cha2 (also ㄘㄚ ca1 ).

v.i. & t. To wipe, rub, smear, apply: 搽起來 rub off s.t.;
搽佈 rag for wiping;
搽口紅，搽胭脂 put on lipstick or rouge;
搽藥膏 apply ointment to skin (also wr. 擦).

摽 Num. Index: 10A.01-3 ㄅㄧㄠ biao1 (*ㄅㄧㄠˋ biao4 *ㄆㄧㄠˇ piao3 ). [Var. of 標 in 摽牌，摽幟 ]

V.i. & t. (1) (*piao3) (AC) dismiss with a hand gesture.
(2) (*biao4) (Coll.) lock together: 他們倆摽著骼髆走 they walk locked arm in arm;
兩條腿摽得很緊 the two legs locked tight togeter;
(coll.) snuggle close.

Words 1. 摽梅 *piao3mei2, phr., (AC) marriageable age of girls.
2. 摽牌 biao1pai2, n., rattan shield, ancient weapon of defense.

揉 Num. Index: 10A.01-3 ㄖㄡˊ rou2 .

V.t. (1) Rub: 揉揉眼睛 rub one's eyes;
揉一揉 rub gently;
揉出淚來 cause tears to flow by too much rubbing;
揉捺 to massage.
(2) Knead: 揉麵 knead dough;
揉成一團 to roll into a mass by kneading;
揉碎 crush into pieces with hands.

Adj. Mixed, mingled, confused: 揉雜 disordered, jumbled, intermingled.

Words 1. 揉兒舖 rou2er0pu4, n., a secondhand goods shop dealing in jewels.
2. 揉輪 rou2lun2, v.i., bend wood and shape it into wheels.
3. 揉搓 rou2cuo0, v.t., (1) to roll between hands;
4. 揉搓 rou2cuo0, v.t., (2) to play with, make fun of, put through trials and tribulations.

搡 Num. Index: 10A.01-3 ㄙㄤˇ sang3 .

V.t. To push: 被人搡了一交 was pushed and fell down.

搎 Num. Index: 10A.01-3 ㄙㄨㄣ sun1 .

V.i. See 捫 □ 10A.00.

操 Num. Index: 10A.01-4 ㄘㄠ cao1 (*ㄘㄠˋ cao4 ).

N. (1) (Also *cao4) integrity, moral principle in person's conduct: 操守，操作，操節cao1shou3, cao1xing4, cao1jie2↓;
志操 a person's stern principles.
(2) Drill, exercise: 兵操，軍操 military drill;
閱操 review troops;
體操 physical exercise.
(3) A song played on 琴 qin2.
(4) Name of famous historical person 曹操 (pr. *cao4).

V.t. (1) To hold (weapon, moral principle): 操刀，操劍 to hold a knife, sword;
操戈 cao1ge1↓;
操持，操守 cao1chi2, cao1shou3↓.
(2) To run (a boat, a firm), to control: 操縱 cao1zong4↓.
(3) To carry a profession: 操業 ditto;
操醫業 pratice medicine;
操作 cao1zuo4↓.
(4) To drill (troops), exercise (body): 操演，操練 cao1yan3, cao1lian4↓.
(5) To speak a certain language: 操英語 speak English.

Words 1. 操傷 cao1chang3, n., drill ground.
2. 操切 cao1qie4, v.i., to be overfastidious, control too tightly.
3. 操琴 cao1qin2, v.i., play on qin2 instrument.
4. 操持 cao1chi2 (cao1chi0), v.t., to manage (business, shop);
5. 操持 cao1chi2 (cao1chi0), v.t., to control or guide (conduct).
6. 操券 cao1qUan4, v.i., “hold the card”--be sure to succeed.
7. 操戈 cao1ge1, v.i., “hold spear”: 同室操戈 internecine fight.
8. 操觚 cao1gu1, v.i., (LL) (1) to write (AC觚=a strip for writing);
9. 操觚 cao1gu1, v.i., (2) practise a profession or craft.
10. 操勞 cao1lao2, v.i., to work hard at domestic chores, to labor intensively.
11. 操練 tsau-liahn (cao1lian), v.t. & n., to drill, a drill.
12. 操履 cao1lU3, n., upright personal conduct.
13. 操神 cao1shen2, v.i., to tax the mind or energy.
14. 操行 cao1xing4 (*cao4xing4), n., moral conduct.
15. 操心 cao1xin1, v.i., (1) to worry;
16. 操心 cao1xin1, v.i., (2) to harbor certain ideas.
17. 操守 cao1shou3 (*cao4shou3), n., a person's moral principles, personal integrity.
18. 操縱 cao1zong4, v.i., & t., to control (another's movements): 受人操縱 be contrloued by others;
19. 操縱 cao1zong4, v.i., & t., pull the lines (as in marionette);
20. 操縱 cao1zong4, v.i., & t., manipulate, control (stock market, etc.).
21. 操作 cao1zuo4, (1) n., work, esp. manual or household work;
22. 操作 cao1zuo4, (2) v.t., operate, manipulate, handle (process, machine, etc.).
23. 操演 cao1yan3 (cao1yan0), n. & v. i., (hold) military exercise;
24. 操演 cao1yan3 (cao1yan0), n. & v. i., athletic practice, etc.

掠 Num. Index: 10A.01-6 ㄌㄩㄝˋ lUe4 .

N. The long left slanting stroke in calligraphy.

V.i. & t. (1) To ransack, sack;
rob: 掠食 hunt for food;
掠人 capture and take away inhabitants;
掠地 take away territory;
掠奪，掠取，劫掠，搶掠 to rob;
不敢掠美 dare not conceal debt to another author or previous work-acknowledge such debt.
(2) To pass quickly: 掠過，掠面一過 pass lightly like wind, brush past.
(3) To lash: 掠笞 lash (s.o.) with whip.

擦 Num. Index: 10A.01-6 ㄘㄚ ca1 .

V.i. & t. (1) To rub, wipe as with rag, mop, polish: 擦鞋 to polish shoes;
擦槍 clean refle;
擦銅油 copper polish;
摩擦 v.i. & n., friction, have differences of opinion with each other;
擦汗 wipe perspiration;
拭擦 clean and polish (table, etc.).
(2) To bruise (skin): 擦破了皮;
(*tsaa) to scrape, grate (carrot, etc.).
(3) To brush past: 擦身而過 ditto.
(4) To apply (powder, rouge, oinment, color, etc.): 擦背 to massage (back-ofbody).

Words 1. 擦布 ca1bu4, n., a wiper, rag for wiping.
2. 擦宝兒 *tsaachuang2er0, n., kitchen utensil for grating potatoes, etc.
3. 擦黑兒 tsaheer0, adv., about or toward dusk.
4. 擦擦 ca1ca1, adj., descriptive of scraping sounds.

探 Num. Index: 10A.01-6 ㄊㄢˋ tan4 .

N. (tan4zi0) Detective, esp. private agent: 偵探，密探 detective, spy.

V.t. (1) look for, investigate (bottom, origins): 探深淺 take soundings;
探本，探原 trace to origins, make a fundamental study;
探湯 thrust hand to feel boiling water--dangerous thing to do;
探隱，探頤索隱 delve into secret facts or principles;
探驪得珠 writing which brings out important points from a mass of facts.
(2) Spy on, look in: 探一探 go and take a look;
探探虛實 try to find out the true situation;
探穴 explore cave;
探頭探腦 pop in to look without being seen;
探知，探悉 ascertain, find out that;
探身子 bend over to look below (e.g., at a well);
探囊取物 delve into pocket to fish out s.t.--easy thing to do;
探求，探究，探討 tan4qiu2 tan4jiu4 tan4tao3↓.
(3) To visit, pay a call: 探親，探友 visit relatives, friends;
探喪 visit family of bereaved;
探病 visit the sick;
探訪 tan4fang3↓.

Words 1. 探求 tan4qiu2, v.t., investigate, find out.
2. 探春 tan4chun1, v.i., make a spring outing.
3. 探訪 tan4fang3, v.t., find out (news, situation);
4. 探訪 tan4fang3, v.t., 探訪員 reporter.
5. 探戈 tan4ge0, n., & v.i., (translit). tango.
6. 探海燈 tan4hai3deng1, n., searchlight, see tan4zhao1hdeng↓.
7. 探花 tan4hua0, n., number three in former national civil examinations.
8. 探照燈 tan4zhao4deng1, n., searchlight.
9. 探究 tan4jiu4, v.t. & n., investigate, -tion.
10. 探險 tan4xian3, n. & v.i., adventure, explore, -ation (e.g., Arctic regions).
11. 探悉 tan4xi2, v.i. & t., ascertain, find out that.
12. 探試 tan4shi4, v.t., try to find out (person's opinions, etc.).
13. 探詢 tahn-shyurn v.i., see tan4wen4↓.
14. 探討 tan4tao3, v.i. & n., study, investigate, -tion.
15. 探聽 tan4ting1, v.i. & t., find out (news, situation): 探聽情形，消息 .
16. 探測 tan4ce4, v.t. & n., probe into, probings;
17. 探測 tan4ce4, v.t. & n., conjecture.
18. 探子 tan4zi0, n private spy.
19. 探望 tan4wang4, v.t., visit (old friends, relatives).
20. 探問 tan4wen4, v.t., find out (news, facts).

採 Num. Index: 10A.01-9 ㄘㄞˇ cai3 .

V.t. (1) (Interch. 采) to pluck, gather, collect (flowers, mulberries, tea), mine for (minerals).
(2) To select, adopt: 採擇，採取，採用 cai3ze2 cai3qU3 cai3yong4↓.

Words 1. 採辦 cai3ban4, v.t., to purchase shop supplies, (as tea, herbs, cloth) by careful seletion.
2. 採補 cai2bu3, v.t., (Taoist) short for 採陰補陽 borrow feminine force to strengthen male health by sleeping with women.
3. 採取 cai2qU3, v.t., adopt (policy, system, method).
4. 採訪 cai2fang3, v.t., gather (news) as reporter.
5. 採購 cai3gou4, v.t., to procure (machinery, raw materials, office supplies).
6. 採摘 cai3zhe2, v.t., pick, select for use.
7. 採擷 cai3jie1, v.t., ditto.
8. 採集 cai3ji2, v.t., to collect (samples, specimens, material for writing, etc.).
9. 採礦 cai3kuang4, v.i., to mine for minerals.
10. 採買 cai2mai3, v.t., see cai2ban4↑.
11. 採納 cai3na4, v.t., to adopt, take in (advice).
12. 採選 cai2xUan3, v.t., select and purchase, see cai2ban4↑.
13. 採擇 cai3ze2, v.t., to select for use, to adopt (method, name, etc.).
14. 採用 cai3yong4, v.t., to adopt (method, system, etc.) for use.

攥 Num. Index: 10A.01-9 ㄗㄨㄢˋ zuan4 .

V.t. Grasp, clutch: 一把攥住他的手 caught hold of his hand;
攥在手心况 clasp in hand.

捄 Num. Index: 10A.02-1 ㄐㄧㄡˋ jiu4 . [Var. of 救 10S.82]

攮 Num. Index: 10A.02-1 ㄋㄤˇ nang3 .

V.t. (1) To repel: 推攮 to ward off.
(2) To stab: 攮他一刀 give him a stab;
攮死人 stab (s.o.) to death.

Words 1. 攮子 nang3zi0, n., a dagger.

據 Num. Index: 10A.02-2 ㄐㄩˋ jU4

N. Proof, evidence: 收據 receipt;
字據 written evidence;
證據 testimony, proof;
確據 irrefutable evidence;
實據 factual proof;
憑據，根據 proof, testimony, evidence;
契據 written agreements (contracts).

V.t. (1) Base or be based on: 據理力爭 argue on the basis of reason;
據實報告 make a factual report;
據說 jU4shuo1↓;
依據 rely on;
根據 on the basis of;
據云 it is said that;
據此 jU4ci3↓;
據他說法 according to what he says;
據我看來 as I see it.
(2) Take possession of: 佔據 occupy, take hold of ,lay hands on;
盤據 seize illegally and entrench oneself in;
據有 jU4you3↓;
據為己有 appropriate to oneself (what rightfully belongs to another).

Words 1. 據點 jU4dian3, n., a base for action.
2. 據說 jU4shuo1, phr., it is said that…
3. 據此 jU4ci3, adv., on these grounds, for this reason, therefore, hence.
4. 據有 jU4you3, v.t., take possession of.

振 Num. Index: 10A.02-5 ㄓㄣˋ zhen4 (*ㄓㄣ zhen1 ).

V.i. & t. (1) To rise, move up, move to action: 振作，振興 zhen4zuo4, zhen4xing1↓;
一蹶不振 fall, never to rise again.
(2) To relieve (famine, etc.): 振濟，振救 zhen4ji4, zhen4jiu4↓.
(3) To raise, to take up: 振翎，振翅 flap (bird's) wings to rise;
振衣 to lift up and put on garment, 振臂，振筆 zhen4bei4, zhen4bi3↓;
振兵 to strengthen army for action;
振旅 to call army to order after battle, esp. after victory to return.
(4) To shake: 威振天下 s.o's power shakes the world.

Prep. From: 振古以來 since the ancient times.

Words 1. 振臂 zhen4bei4, v.i., raise arm in call for action: 振臂一呼.
2. 振筆 zhen4bi3, v.i., take up pen: 振筆直書 take up pen and write rapidly.
3. 振起 zhen4chi3, v.t., to restore spirit: 振起精神 put forth fresh energy.
4. 振動 zhen4dong4, v.i. & n., (1) vibrate, -tion;
5. 振動 zhen4dong4, v.i. & n., (2) to cause to shake.
6. 振奮 zhen4fen4, v.i., to bestir oneself: 振奮精神 put forth new energy.
7. 振幅 zhen4fu2, n., (phys.) amplitude of vibration.
8. 振振 *zhen1zhen1, adj., (AC) kind, generous;
9. 振振 *zhen1zhen1, adj., impressive-looking;
10. 振振 *zhen1zhen1, adj., 振振有詞 with eloquence (argumentatively).
11. 振濟 zhen4ji4, v.t., to relieve (famine, flood victims; also wr. 賑).
12. 振救 zhen4jiu4, v.t., to relieve, help (those in distress);
13. 振救 zhen4jiu4, v.t., to rescue from predicament.
14. 振興 zhen4xing1, v.t., to develop (industries, etc.).
15. 振作 zhen4zuo4, v.i., to determine to make good, feel heartened.

搌 Num. Index: 10A.02-5 ㄓㄢˇ zhan3 .

V.i. To wipe lightly;
to lay on lightly (as a blotting paper, to soak up extra ink): 輕輕搌一搌.

Words 1. 搌布 zhan3bu4, n., cloth used in wiping and cleaning.

攘 Num. Index: 10A.02-6 ㄖㄤˇ rang3 (*ㄖㄤˊ rang2 ).

V.t. (1) (*rang2) Take away by force, plunder, loot: 攘竊 steal, pilfer, swipe;
攘奪 pillage, sack, rob;
攘善 rang3shan4↓.
(2) (*rang2) Get rid of, free from: 攘夷狄 drive out the barbarian invaders;
攘除 discard, reject, cast out;
攘災 ward off misfortune (disaster, calamity);
攘詬 rehabilitate one's good name, cleanse oneself of dishonor;
攘外 resist foreign aggression (encroachments).

Adj. & adv. In a state of confusion: 天下攘攘，皆為利往 (AC) all the hustle and bustle in the world is only for money;
熙熙攘攘 (LL) streams of people busily coming and going.

Words 1. 攘臂 rang2bi4 v.i., bestir oneself to action.
2. 攘場 rarangchang2, phr., (of farmers) strew fields with grain and return home after harvesting.
3. 攘袂 rang2mei4, v.i., roll up one's sleeves and be ready for action.
4. 攘善 rang2shan4, phr., appropriate to oneself credit (honor) rightfully due to s.o. else.
5. 攘袖 rang2xiu4, v.i., roll up one's sleeves.
6. 攘羊 rang2yang2, phr., keep a neighbor's stray sheep for oneself.

□ Num. Index: 10A.02-8 ㄑㄧㄣˋ qin4 . [Var. of 撳 10A.81]

掭 Num. Index: 10A.02-9 ㄊㄧㄢˋ tian4 .

V.t. (1) To dip (brush) in ink:掭筆，掭墨.
(2) To raise wick in oil lamp: 掭燈.

掾 Num. Index: 10A.02-9 ㄩㄢˋ yUan4 .

N. (LL) minor official or officer.

抖 Num. Index: 10A.10-1 ㄉㄡˇ dou3 .

V.i. & t. (1) Shake up, give a shake: 把這張毯子抖一抖 give this blanket a shake;
打抖 tremble from cold.
(2) To wake up, put up energy: 抖擻 dou3sou3↓;
to succeed in staging comeback: 這下子他可抖起來了 this time he has made good;
抖機靈 (or 伶) 兒 use one's wits.
(3) To play certain toy: 抖空竹，抖空鐘 to suspend string around axis of carved bamboo disk and whirl it by hand, causing the bamboo to make a steady whirling sound.

Words 1. 抖翻 dou3fan0 v.i., dig up old stories to discreit s.o.: 抖翻老底 also wr. 兜翻.
2. 抖攬 dourlan3, v.i. & t., to solicit business: 抖攬生意;
3. 抖攬 dourlan3, v.i. & t., 抖攬詞訟 try to get lawsuits as a huckster;
4. 抖攬 dourlan3, v.i. & t., also wr.兜攬.
5. 抖摟 dou3lou0, v.i. & t., to shake off (dust, contents) in a blanket;
6. 抖摟 dou3lou0, v.i. & t., to dig up (scandals).
7. 抖擻 doursou3, v.t., arouse spirit, pick up energy: 抖擻精神起來 pull oneself together and do things;
8. 抖擻 doursou3, v.t., 抖擻灰土 shake off dust;
9. 抖擻 doursou3, v.t., 抖抖擻擻 or 抖抖縮縮 adv., cringing, trembling with fear or embarrassment.

□ Num. Index: 10A.10-1 ㄍㄢˇ gan3 .

V.t. To stretch (s.t.) with the hand: □麵 to roll out dough;
□麵皮 to roll out dough wrappings;
□麵杖 (棍) a rolling pin;
□氈 flatten out a piece of rug: 皮襖都□氈了 fur coat has been shaken smooth.

捧 Num. Index: 10A.10-1 ㄆㄥˇ peng3 . [Cogn. of 奉]

V.t. (1) Hold up with both hands:捧水飲 drink from cupped hands;
把東西捧住 hold up article to prevent toppling;
捧心 (AC) allu. to famous beauty 西施 suffering from angina pectoris, covering chest with hands, imitated by ugly women;
捧日 (LL) show loyalty to emperor.
(2) Serve with bothhands:捧茶，捧藥 serve tea, medecine;
(3) To pay public tribute to actor, applaud in public:把他捧到天上 applaud person to the skies;
捧得太高 praise person too highly;
捧臭腳 lick one's boots, see 捧㪫 peng3chang2↓.
(4) Holding with two hands as gesture of respect: 捧讀，捧誦 read your letter held in two hands.

Words 1. 捧㪫 peng3chang2, v.t., to pay tribute to actor or public person, usu. with idea of building up popularity: 請捧㪫 please give me support or patronage.
2. 捧腹 peng3fu4, v.i., have a belly laugh (with hands holding the sides).

攆 Num. Index: 10A.10-1 ㄋㄧㄢˇ nian3 .

V.t. To drive away, pursue: 攆走，攆出去 drive (s.o.) away, esp. fire a servant;
攆上去 pull up to.

掉 Num. Index: 10A.10-2 ㄉㄧㄠˋ diao4 .

V.i. & t. (1)To turn about, turn sideways, wag: 掉過來 turn over or around;
掉背臉兒 turn face away;
掉頭 shake or turn one's head;
掉頭不顧 turn away and leave;
掉臂而去 part hands and separate;
掉尾巴 wag tail;
尾大不掉 litr. phr., tail is wagging the dog.
(2) To change from one to another: 掉手 change hands;
掉腳 change shoes from foot to foot;
掉車頭 change locomotive, or direction of;
掉換，掉包 diao4huan4, diao4bao1↓.
(3) To drop down, to lose: 掉下來 drop down;
掉色 lose color, fade;
掉魂兒 (coll.) lose one's wits;
掉價兒 decrease in price, value or prestige.
(4) To play or show off for effect: 掉槍花 play tricks or make moves to deceive;
掉書袋 “shake book bag”－to fill writing with quotations, just to parade learning;
掉文舞墨 write showy style;
掉舌頭 talk garrulously;
掉歪 diao4wai1↓.

V.b.Complement. Off, signifying loss: 丟掉，失掉 lose;
吃掉，殺掉 eat off, kill off;
賣不掉 cannot sell off, dispose of in trade.

Words 1. 掉包 diao4bao1, v.i., replace s.t. valuable with a worthless one.
2. 掉換 diao4huan4, v.i. & t., exchange, change one for another: 掉換地位 change places.
3. 掉舌 diao4she2, v.i., chatter, stir up ill will between others by loose gossip.
4. 掉歪 diao4wai1, adj., naughty, mischievous.

拌 Num. Index: 10A.10-2 ㄅㄢˋ ban4 (*ㄆㄢˋ pan4 ).

V.t. Stir and mix (mustard, etc.): 拌一拌 mix;
涼拌豆腐 bean curd served cold with bits of onion, etc.
拌勻 mix even.

Words 1. 拌棄 *pan4chi4, v.t., abandon (err. for 拼).
2. 拌蒜 ban4suan4, v.i., walk knock kneed, bandy-legged;
3. 拌蒜 ban4suan4, v.i., (fig.) meet constant frustrations;
4. 拌蒜 ban4suan4, n. & adj., gauche, gaucherie, clumsy, -siness.
5. 拌嘴 ban4zui3, v.i. & n., bicker, have little quarrels or exchange heated remarks＝吵嘴.

扞 Num. Index: 10A.10-3 ㄏㄢˋ han4 （捍）.

V.t. To defend by force: see 扞宪 han4wei4↓;
扞拒 resist by force;
扞禦 resist (invader).

Words 1. 扞蔽 han4bi4, n., (AC) bufferstate.
2. 扞格 han4ge2, adj., incompatible, ill-fitting: 扞格不入 do not mesh, (ideas) mutually conflict.
3. 扞拒 han4jU4, v.t., to resist (force, invasion).
4. 扞宪 han4wei4, v.t., to defend: 扞宪國家 defend the country.
5. 扞禦 han4yU4, v.t., resist (invader).

抨 Num. Index: 10A.10-3 ㄆㄥ peng1 .

V.t. Criticize, attack verbally.

Words 1. 抨劾 peng1he4, v.t., (of legislature) move for censure (of person).
2. 抨擊 peng1ji2, v.t., make attack, accusations on (person, measures).
3. 抨彈 peng1tan2, v.t., see peng1he4↑.

撢 Num. Index: 10A.10-3 ㄉㄢˇ dan3 . [U.f. 探 10A.01]

攝 Num. Index: 10A.10-3 ㄕㄜˋ she4 (*ㄋㄧㄝˋ nie4 ).

V.t. (1) To gather up (skirts going up steps): to grab 攝取 she4qU3↓;
勾攝 to hook up;
to attract by magnetic force (related 吸);
攝力 she4li4↓;
(fig.) to photograph (“grab image”) 攝影 she4ying3↓.
(2) To act as regent or deputy: 攝政 she4zheng4↓;
攝任,攝篆 to act as deputy;
兼攝 to act concurrently as deputy or acting officer;
(3) To conserve (life, energy): 攝生，攝護，攝宪 she4sheng1, she4hu4, she4wei4↓.
(4) (*nie4) To pacify: 鎮攝.

Words 1. 攝取 she4qU3, v.t., to absorb, assimilate (nutrition, food), take between the fingers.
2. 攝護 she4hu4, v.t., to conserve energy, life force;
3. 攝護 she4hu4, v.t., 攝護腺 the prostate gland.
4. 攝政 she4zheng4, n., (also 攝政王) prince regent.
5. 攝力 she4li4, n., magnetic force.
6. 攝理 she4li3, v.i., to be acting officer.
7. 攝生 she4sheng1, v.i. & n., the art of conserving life energy.
8. 攝行 she4xing2, v.i., to act in some capacity.
9. 攝氏表 she4shi4biao3, n., Celsius thermometer, centigrade.
10. 攝宪 she4wei4, v.i., seeshe4sheng1↑.
11. 攝影 she4ying3, v.i. & n., photograph, -y;
12. 攝影 she4ying3, v.i. & n., 攝影機 camera (also 照相機);
13. 攝影 she4ying3, v.i. & n., 攝影師 photographer, cameraman.

撣 Num. Index: 10A.10-4 ㄉㄢˇ dan3 .

N. (dan3zi0) Duster: 䓩毛撣子 feather duster.

V.t. (1) To dust: 撣衣，撣鞋 wipe dust off clothing, shoes;
撣灰 beat off dust.
(2) U.f. 探 pr. tan4, to pry into.

揖 Num. Index: 10A.10-4 ㄧ yi1 .

V.i. & t. (1) To make a bow;
to bow to (person): 作揖 ditto;
揖客 bow to a visitor.
(2) (AC) u.f. 輯 to put together.

Words 1. 揖讓 yi1rang4, v.i., (1) to bow and concede;
2. 揖讓 yi1rang4, v.i., to observe courtesy in gen.;
3. 揖讓 yi1rang4, v.i., (2) (AC) to yield the throne to a worthy successor, and not to one's son.

擇 Num. Index: 10A.10-4 ㄗㄜˊ ze2 (*ㄓㄞˊ zhai2 , coll.).

V.t. (1) Select, choose: 選擇 pick and choose;
擇選 choose from among many;
擇配 choose a spouse;
擇偶 ditto;
擇婿 select a husband for one's daughter;
擇親 make marriage arrangements for one's children;
擇對 ze2dui4↓;
擇人而事 choose a master (prince) to serve;
擇之而歸 ditto;
擇鄰 pick a suitable place to live in, esp. for the rearing of one's children;
擇交 ze2jiao1↓;
擇優 choose the best there is;
擇善固執 find out what is good and hold fast to it;
擇期 pick a date (for marriage, burial, business venture);
擇日子 ditto;
擇吉 (開張) choose an auspicious day to start a business;
擇肥而噬 to victimize the rich.
(2) Differentiate: 牛羊何擇馬 (AC) why differentiate between cattle and sheep?

Words 1. 擇不開 *zhai2bu0kai1, v.i., (1) cannot be separated: 他們倆是擇不開的一對兒 the two of them are an inseparable pair;
2. 擇不開 *zhai2bu0kai1, v.i., (2) cannot get away: 我忙得一點兒功夫擇不開 I'm so busy that I can't tear myself away for a moment.
3. 擇對 ze2dui4, (1) v.i., choose a spouse;
4. 擇對 ze2dui4, (2) (*jia2duei) v.t., make a careful choice of : 擇對好了日子 choose an auspicious day.
5. 擇乾淨兒 *zhai2gan1jing4er0, v.i., shirk one's responsibility.
6. 擇交 ze2mao2er0, phr., choose friends carefully.
7. 擇毛兒 *zhai2mao2er0, phr., find fault with;
8. 擇毛兒 *zhai2mao2er0, phr., fault-finding, captious, cavilling, carping.
9. 擇木 ze2mu4, v.i., (lit.) (of birds) choose a tree to nestle in, (fig.) choose a master to serve.
10. 擇席 *zhai2xi2, v.i., be choosy about the bed in which one sleeps.
11. 擇手貨 *zhai2shou0huo4, n., inferior goods left over unsold.
12. 擇食 *zhai2shi2 (ze2shi2), v.i., be particular about the food one eats: 饑不擇食 when one is hungry, one will eat anything given him.
13. 擇刺 *zhai2ci4, v.i., pick fish bones;
14. 擇刺 *zhai2ci4, v.i., (fig.) remove misunderstandings.

擗 Num. Index: 10A.10-5 ㄆㄧˋ pi4

V.t. To break open
to pound, see 擗踊 pi4yong3↓.

Words 1. 擗摽 pi4biao1, v.i., (AC) be frightened.
2. 擗踊 pi4yong3, v.i., to pound the heart and stamp the ground as expression of sorrow at parents' funeral.

捽 Num. Index: 10A.10-6 ㄗㄨˊ zu2 (sp. pr. *ㄘㄨㄛˊ cuo2 ).

V.t. (1) To grasp, clutch, grip: 捽髮 grasp by the hair
(2) (*cuo2) To pull up: 捽草 pull up grass (weeds).
(3) Be in conflict with: 戎夏交捽 the barbarian tribes and China oft. came into open conflict.

摔 Num. Index: 10A.10-6 ㄕㄨㄞ shuai1 . [Related 甩ㄕㄨㄞˇ shuai3 , 42.70]

V.t. To throw down, fling down (s.t.): 摔在地上 dash it to the ground;
摔東西 throw s.t. with force;
摔破, 摔碎 dashed to pieces;
摔掉 shuai1diao4↓.

V.i. To trip, be thrown down:摔下來 thrown as from a horse or cart;
摔倒 shuai1dao3↓;
摔跟頭,摔跤 shuai1gen1tou0, shuai1jiao1↓;
摔死了 fallen dead.

Words 1. 摔打 shuai1da3, v.i., receive hard knocks: 在外頭摔打過 went through the rough and tumble of life-experienced hardships;
2. 摔打 shuai1da3, v.i., 摔打咂拉 shuai1da3za2la2, adj., tough (person), letting nothing stand in the way.
3. 摔倒 shuai1dao3, v.i., be thrown down, slip down.
4. 摔掉 shuai1diao4, v.t., cast away.
5. 摔跟頭 shuai1gen1tou0, v.i., fall head over heels.
6. 摔簧 shuai1huang2, v.i., make innuendoes.
7. 摔角 shuai1jiao3, n. & v.i., wrestle.
8. 摔跤 shuai1jiao1, v.i., (1) to trip and fall down: 摔一跤;
9. 摔跤 shuai1jiao1, v.i., (2) to wrestle.
10. 摔牌 shuai1pai2, v.i., lose face (lit., “throw cards down”).
11. 摔砲（兒） shuai1pao4(er0), n., toy cracker which explodes on being thrown to the ground.
12. 摔盆兒 shuai1perer0, n., custom for the son of deceased to dash an earthen basin to pieces before starting funeral procession.
13. 摔喪 shuai1sang1, n., ditto, also 摔喪盆子.
14. 摔讚兒 shuai1tzaher0, v.i., (coll.) to grumble.

揮 Num. Index: 10A.10-6 ㄏㄨㄟ hui1

V.i. & t. (1) To brandish (a sword, whip), to brush, make a light or rapid stroke: 揮手而別 wave hand on departure;
揮汗成雨 (great number of troops) brushing their sweat drops makes it look like rain;
揮淚 flick a tear;
揮毫 to write;
揮拳 lift a fist to fight;
指揮 to direct (troop movements, a concert, course of action).
(2) To squander: 揮金如土 squander money like dust.

Words 1. 揮發 hui1fa1, v.i., to vaporize, volatize;
2. 揮發 hui1fa1, v.i., 揮發油 volatile oil.
3. 揮翰 hui1han4, v.i., to write (brandish the pen).
4. 揮毫 hui1hao2, v.i., ditto.
5. 揮霍 hei1huo4, v.i. & t., to squander money, spend lavishly.
6. 揮灑 hui1sa3, v.i., to write or paint freely.
7. 揮散 hui1san3, v.i., to evaporate, vaporize, to dissipate (wealth).

扦 Num. Index: 10A.10-9 ㄑㄧㄢ qian1 .

N. (qian1zi0) A wooden pick or iron poker for poking into sacks, etc.: 牙扦 toothpick, also wr. 籤 92A.71;
煙扦子 a wire-like appliance for cleaning pipe bowl.

V.i. To poke at or into.

Words 1. 扦腳 qian1jiao3, v.i., to pedicure (also called 修腳).
2. 扦手 qian1shou3, n., formerly, customs inspector (who pokes at sacks of goods)

捭 Num. Index: 10A.10-9 ㄅㄞˇ bai3 .

V.t. Open.

Words 1. 捭闔 bai3he2, phr., open and close as in 縱橫捭闔 93B.83.

□ Num. Index: 10A.10-9 ㄙㄨㄣˇ sun3 ,

挫 Num. Index: 10A.11-1 ㄘㄨㄛˋ cuo4

V.t. (1) To chop down, break down: 挫折 cuo4zhe2↓.
(2) To frustrate, be frustrated.

Words 1. 挫折 cuo4zhe2, v.t. & n., frustrate, -ed, -tion.
2. 挫磨 cuo4mo0, v.t., to persecute (person) by daily scolding, ridicule, etc.
3. 挫辱 cuo4ru4, v.t., to humiliate (person).

寿 Num. Index: 10A.11-1 ㄊㄞˊ tai2 . [Pop. 抬]

V.t. To lift up, raise (table, etc.): 寿著頭 lift up one's head, see 寿頭 tai2tou2↓;
寿價 raise price;
寿出去 carry it out;
寿起來 lift up;
寿不動 cannot lift up;
寿身 straighten up from bending position;
寿手寿腳 gesticulate;
高寿貴手 phr., used in asking for pardon, more tips, or higher pay;
寿扛，扛寿 carry s.t. heavy with hands on shoulders or the back;
寿轎子 carry a sedan chair, (gambling) gang up on a player;
寿高身價 put higher value on oneself.

Words 1. 寿槓 tai2gang4, v.i., to wrangle, quarrel, argue for argument's sake.
2. 寿肩 tai2jian1, n., a tailor's term, width from armpit to middle of back.
3. 寿𡈼 tai2jU0, v.t., encourage by words or deeds, to help by promoting: 不識寿𡈼 not worth, do not appreciate, such help.
4. 寿頭 tai2tou2, v.i., (1) raise one's head: 寿頭一看 raise one's head and look;
5. 寿頭 tai2tou2, v.i., 永遠不能寿頭 doomed to an inferior status;
6. 寿頭 tai2tou2, v.i., 寿頭紋 lines on forehead;
7. 寿頭 tai2tou2, v.i., (2) rule in documents to begin new line above margin on mentioning superior's or king's name;
8. 寿頭 tai2tou2, v.i., (3) become firmer (in stock prices).

攤 Num. Index: 10A.11-2 ㄊㄢ tan1 .

N.adjunct. A collection of liquid: 一攤水，一攤泥 a pool of water, mud.

N. (tan1zi0, tan1er0) A stall, booth, mat on sidewalk displaying goods for sale: 香煙攤 cigarette booth
測字攤 fortuneteller's booth
悞子攤 fruit stall
擺攤 spread out goods for sale in booth or (排地攤 ) on mat.

V.t. (1) To spread out: 攤開 spread out;
攤一攤，攤攤看 spread out and see;
攤位 assign seats;
攤牌 tan1pai2↓.
(2) To distribute: 攤還，攤償 tan1huan2, tan1chang2↓;
分攤責任 distribute responsibility;
攤認，攤派 tan1ren4, tan1pai4↓.

Words 1. 攤償 tan1chang2, v.t., to pay back (debt) by installment.
2. 攤販 tan1fan4, n., stall keeper;
3. 攤販 tan1fan4, n., seller on sidewalks.
4. 攤還 tan1huan2, v.i. & t., to pay back by installment.
5. 攤簧 tan1huang2, n., a form of storytelling in rhymes at teahouses, partly sung (also wr.灘).
6. 攤黃菜 tan1huang2cai4, n., scrambled eggs. (from Peking custom of avoiding word 卵“egg”).
7. 攤派 tan1pai4, v.t., assign contributions, work.
8. 攤牌 tan1pai2, v.i. & n., make a showdown (lay cards on the table).
9. 攤認 tan1ren4, v.i. & t., to pledge contribution individually to gen. fund.
10. 攤銷 tan1xiao1, v.t., amortization;
11. 攤銷 tan1xiao1, v.t., also distribute sales.

摧 Num. Index: 10A.11-2 tsue . [Dist. 推 10A.11, 催 91A.11]

摧R To smash, destroy: 摧枯拉朽 smash (enemy) easily like breaking dry branches:摧殘，摧陷，摧毀 tsuecan2, tsuexian4, tsuehui3↓.

Words 1. 摧毀 tsuehui3, v.t., to destroy, smash to pieces, wreck (buildings, enemy power,etc.).
2. 摧陷 tsuexian4, v.t., destroy (enemy city, army): 摧陷廓清 exterminate, destroy, uproot entirely (evil systems) and clear the ground.
3. 摧殘 tsuecan2, v.t., to trample down (life, ideas), tyrannize over, destroy wantonly.
4. 摧頹 tsuetui2, v.i., (1) to falter (＝蹉跎 40B.30);
5. 摧頹 tsuetui2, v.i., (2) to decay.

攉 Num. Index: 10A.11-3 ㄏㄨㄛˋ huo4 .

V.t. To pick: 挑三攉四 to pick and choose.

坃 Num. Index: 10A.11-4 ㄌㄨㄛ luo1 .

V.t. (Vern.) to lift up, tuck up (end of gown or trousers).

擢 Num. Index: 10A.11-5 ㄓㄨㄛˊ zhuo2 .

V.t. (1) To select and promote: 擢升，擢用 zhuo2sheng1, zhuo2yong4↓;
拔擢人才 to pick out and promote talents.
(2) To pull out: 擢髮難數 (transgressions, etc.) too numerous to count (like “pulling out a tuft of hair” and trying to count it).

Adj. Tall, erect (trees): 擢木千尋 trees hundreds of feet tall.

Words 1. 擢第 zhuo2di4, v.i., to pass the civil examinations.
2. 擢升 zhuo2sheng1, v.t., promote specially (not by routine).
3. 擢秀 zhuo2xiu4, adj., (1) outstanding (talent, character);
4. 擢秀 zhuo2xiu4, adj., (2) luxuriant (plant).
5. 擢用 zhuo2yong4, v.t., promote specially in government service.

捱 Num. Index: 10A.11-5 ㄞˊ ai2 . [Interch. 挨ㄞˊ ai2 , see 10A.81]

握 Num. Index: 10A.11-5 ㄨㄛˋ wo4 .

N. To grasp, take by the hand: 握手，握管 wo4shou3, wo4guan3↓;
握筆, see 握管 wo4guan3↓;
握住 hold in grasp;
掌握 to control, manage;
把握 firm control, full confidence;
在握 in control;
大權在握 hold real power in one's hand.

Words 1. 握別 wo4bie2, v.i., part with a hand grasp.
2. 握管 wo4guan3, v.i., to write (hold the pen).
3. 握手 wo4shou3, v.i., shake hands.

拄 Num. Index: 10A.11-6 ㄓㄨˇ zhu3 .

V.i. & t. To rest on support: 拄扙而走 went leaning on a cane;
拄頤 rest chin in hand.

撞 Num. Index: 10A.11-6 ㄓㄨㄤˋ zhuang4 . (re. pr. also ㄔㄨㄤˊ chuang2 ).

V.t. (1) To collide, strike with force, knock (down): 撞車，撞船 cars, ships,collide;
撞上 knock against;
船撞沉了 ship sinks from collision;
飛機撞山 an airplane hits a peak;
撞壞 destroyed by knocking;
撞倒 to fell (a tree);
相撞 collide with each other;
𢓭撞 bump into: 言語上𢓭撞起來 to get into argument, exchange words.
(2) Find, meet unexpectedly: 撞見 bump into (person);
撞鬼 encounter a ghost, also run around in distraction.

Adj. 撞鼻 rebuffed.

Words 1. 撞壁 zhuang4bi4, adj., up against a blind wall.
2. 撞球 zhuang4qiu2, n., billiard (also called 檯球).
3. 撞歸 zhuang4gui1, n., a metod of division in using abacus.
4. 撞見 zhuang4jian4, v.t., to encounter, run into, meet or discover by chance.
5. 撞客 zhuang4ke4, n., formerly, a person possessed by the devil.
6. 撞凌 zhuang4ling2, v.i., to break ice by icebreaker.
7. 撞木鐘 zhuang4mu4zhong1, phr., (coll.) to swindle.
8. 撞騙 zhuang4pian4, v.i., to swindle.

擁 Num. Index: 10A.11-6 ㄩㄥˇ yong3 (also ㄩㄥ yong1 ).

V.t. (1) To embrace: 擁抱 yong3bao4↓;
to hold: 擁篲 hold a broomstick.
(2) To support (leader): 擁護，擁戴 yong3hu4, yong3dai4↓.
(3) To jostle, pack tight: 擁擠 yong3ji3↓.
(4) To heave, dash forward in swarm or group: 一擁而上 dash up, jostle up;
擁上來 (crowd) push and egg forward.

Words 1. 擁抱 yong3bao4, v.t., embrace each other.
2. 擁戴 yong3dai4, v.t., to support and adore (leader).
3. 擁遏 yong3e4, v.t., to obstruct;
4. 擁遏 yong3e4, p.p., blocked up.
5. 擁護 yong3hu4, v.t., to support (leader, candidate).
6. 擁擠 jurngji3, adj., crowded.
7. 擁塞 yong3se4, v.t., to obstruct;
8. 擁塞 yong3se4, p.p., blocked up.

搉 Num. Index: 10A.11-6 ㄑㄩㄝˋ qUe4 .

V.i. & t. (1) To strike (part of body),
(2) To discuss: 商榷 discuss, -ion.

□ Num. Index: 10A.11-6 ㄙㄞ sai1 .

V.t. To tuck s.t. in or under (as pocket, mattress).

拴 Num. Index: 10A.11-8 ㄕㄨㄢ shuan1 .

V.i. & t. To tie (horse) to a post, to tie with rope: 拴住 fasten with rope;
see compp.↓;
拴塞，血管拴塞 clotting of blood vessel, thrombosis.

Words 1. 拴插 shuan1cha0, v.i., to look after food and clothing of child.
2. 拴車 shuan1che1, v.i., to provide carts and carriages.
3. 拴縛 shuan1fu2, v.t., to tie up (s.t.) usu. with rope.
4. 拴扣兒 shuan1kou4er0, v.i., (1) to tie a knot;
5. 拴扣兒 shuan1kou4er0, v.i., (2) try to alienate friends.
6. 拴束 shuan1shu4, v.t., see shuan1fu2↑.
7. 拴娃娃 shuan1wa2wa0, v.t., (woman) take a wooden doll home after praying to goddess of fertility.

捶 Num. Index: 10A.11-9 ㄔㄨㄟˊ chui2 .

N. (chui2zi0) A stick for beating: 鼓捶子 drumstick (cf. 鎚 81A.83, 槌 10B.83 and 搥 10A.83).

V.t. To pommel, pound, cudgel (person): 捶他一拳 pommel him with a fist.

推 Num. Index: 10A.11-9 ㄊㄨㄟ tui1 .

V.t. (1) To push, push open, push down push on: 推開 push away, 推去 push out;
把他推推搡搡 (sang3) 到廊下 push and pull him to the corridor;
推門 push door open;
推車 push cart;
推動 to propel, give impetus to;
推動力 motivation force, force of propulsion;
順水推舟 go with the current, take advantage of favorable trend;
推波助瀾 follow and hasten movement of waves--to aggravate dispute by third party, add to quarrel;
推陳出新 (biol.) assimilation, process of change, make renovations;
推開天窗說亮話 talk frankly without hedging about (pun on 亮 meaning “clear”and “daylight”);
寒暑相推 the seasonal changes hurry on.
(2) Push away offer, or step back in favor of s.o. else: 推讓 tui1rang4↓.
(3) Push forward, promote, elect, recommend: 推為第一 regard as No. 1;
推他做首 choose him as leader;
推賢與能 select the capable men and put them in power;
推薦，推舉，推崇，推許 tui1jian4, tui1jU3, tui1chong2, tui1xU3↓.
(4) Reject, make excuse, give as reaon or pretext: 推病不去 did not go on pretext of illness;
推故 give as an excuse or reason.
(5) Shake off, shirk, refuse: 推卸，推諉，推託，推辭 tui1xie4, tui1wei3 ,tui1tuo1, tui1ci2↓;
推乾淨兒, 推個一乾二淨 push all blame on others;
推開責任 shake off all responsibility;
推到別人身上 put the blame on others;
推作 (推為) 不知 pretend not to know;
推三阻四, 推來推去 make all sorts of excuses;
半推半就 (of woman) half refusing and half yeilding.
(6) Trace origings, investiagte, deduce, calculate: 推原 trace origins;
推究 (原因) investigate, study causes;
推其故 find out the cause.
推敲，推測 tui1qiao1, tui1ce4↓;
因一推十 deduce ten from one;
以此類推 and so on (one can deduce the rest from this);
推己及人 “place yourself in another's place”--do unto others what you would do unto yourself;
推心置腹 show the greatest consideration or confidence (treat s.o. as yourself).
(7) Certain actions: 推牌九 to play dominoes;
推光 rub and polish (wood surface);
推地板 polish floor.

Words 1. 推鉋（子） tui1bao4(zi0), n., carpenter's plane.
2. 推背 tui1bei4 n., Chin. massage;
3. 推背 tui1bei4 n., 推背圖 the name of a pop. book of prophecy.
4. 推步 tui1bu4, v.i., (LL) make astronomical calculations.
5. 推誠 tui1cheng2, phr., open one's heart to another, as sincere friend: 推誠相與.
6. 推敲 tui1qiao1, v.t., try to find out, to fathom (meaning, cause).
7. 推求 tui1qiu2, v.t., to reason out.
8. 推崇 tui1chong2, v.t., to worship, admire, acknowledge as leader.
9. 推卻 tui1qUe4, v.t., reject, shirk (responsibility).
10. 推倒 tui1dao3, v.t., (1) to overthrow;
11. 推倒 tui1dao3, v.t., (2) to push down.
12. 推宕 tui1dang4, v.t,. procrastinate (also 拖宕)
13. 推戴 tui1dai4, v.t., acclaim as leader.
14. 推定 tui1ding4, v.i., (1) predict outcome;
15. 推定 tui1ding4, v.i., (2) elect or nominate s.o. for office.
16. 推斷 tui1duan4, v.i., predict.
17. 推度 tui1du4, v.i., conjecture.
18. 推恩 tui1en1, v.i., extend favors, kindness.
19. 推翻 tui1fan1, v.t., to overthrow (government, previous thiory).
20. 推服 tui1fu2, v.t., admire, consider as better than oneself.
21. 推廣 tui1guang3, v.t., to extend, expand (area, sales, etc.).
22. 推故 tui1gu4, v.i., give as reason or pretext.
23. 推轂 tui1gu3, v.t., recommend for high post.
24. 推薦 tui1jian4, v.t., to recommend (person).
25. 推進 tui1jin4, v.t., to push forward , propel;
26. 推進 tui1jin4, v.t., 推進機 propeller.
27. 推究 tui1jiu4, v.i. & t., conjecture, figure out (reason, principles, etc.), make a careful study of.
28. 推重 tui1zhong4, v.t., regard with respect, place importance upon (person).
29. 推𡈼 tui1jU3, v.t., to elect person to post;
30. 推𡈼 tui1jU3, v.t., to recommend.
31. 推類 tui1lei4(or 類推 ) v.i., reason by analogy: 推類至盡 push to logical extreme.
32. 推理 tui1li3, v.i., to reason logically, study the reason.
33. 推論 tui1lun4, n., conclusion;
34. 推論 tui1lun4, n., reasoning.
35. 推磨 tui1mo4, v.i., turn the grindstone;
36. 推磨 tui1mo4, v.i., (fig.) pass the bucket, shirk duty.
37. 推拏 tui1na2, v.i. & n., (Chin. med.) a kind of massage, kneading and rubbing.
38. 推念 tui1nian4, v.i., think of s.o. distant or past.
39. 推排 tui1pai2, v.i., (MC) see tui1qiao1↑.
40. 推讓 tui1rang4, v.i., courteously ask s.o. to precede or take post.
41. 推想 tui1xiang3, v.i., imagine, reckon (s.o. must have arrived, etc.).
42. 推銷 tui1xiao1, v.t., promote sales of;
43. 推銷 tui1xiao1, v.t., 推銷員 salesman.
44. 推卸 tui1xie4, v.t., to evade, to shove off (duty etc.), be irresponsible.
45. 推行 tui1xing2, v.t., promote (system, ideas), carry into effect (new laws, practices).
46. 推事 tui1shi4, n., a judge.
47. 推選 tui1xUan3, v.t., elect (person).
48. 推許 tui1xU3, v.t., praise, esp. by s.o. above, commend favorably by superior.
49. 推算 tui1suan4, v.i. & t., reckon (dates, etc.);
50. 推算 tui1suan4, v.i. & t., predict (future).
51. 推測 tui1ce4, v.i. & t., calculate, conjecture.
52. 推辭 tui1ci2, v.i. & t., decline (offer).
53. 推託 tui1tuo1, v.i. & t., give reasons, excuses, for not doing.
54. 推輓 tui1wan3, v.t., (LL) recommend, urge forward (lit., “push and pull carriage”).
55. 推諉 tui1wei3, v.i. & t., shirk (responsibility).
56. 推問 tui1wen4, v.i. & t., investigate, interrogate.
57. 推延 tui1yan2, v.i., delay, procrastinate.
58. 推移 tui1yi2, v.i., change or move round (as the seasons).
59. 推原 tui1yUan2, v.i., find out reason, or cause.

摒 Num. Index: 10A.20-5 ㄅㄧㄥˋ bing4 . [Var. 擯]

V.t. Remove (obstacles);
cast aside: 摒開 move away, see compp.↓.

Words 1. 摒棄 bing4chi4, v.t., abandon, cast aside (old freinds, honors, family).
2. 摒除 bing4chu2, v.t., remove (prejudices 成見);
3. 摒除 bing4chu2, v.t., overcome (obstacles 障𡝱)
4. 摒擋 bing4dang4, v.t., clean up and put in order (as before departure): 摒擋一切 get everything ready.
5. 摒絕 bing4jUe2, v.t., cut loose entirely.

揜 Num. Index: 10A.20-8 ㄧㄢˇ yan3 . [Var. of 掩 10A.70]

拼 Num. Index: 10A.20-9 ㄆㄧㄣ pin1 . [Dist. 拚ㄆㄢˋ pan4 , see pin1ming4 ↓]

V.t. Assemble, put together, throw all in: 拼命 pin1ming4↓;
to spell: 拼音 pin1yin1↓.

Words 1. 拼法 pin1fa3, v.t. & n., seepin1yin1↓.
2. 拼命 pin1ming4, v.i., do everything to (even at the risk of life): 拼命工作，讀書 work, study very hard (neglecting health);
3. 拼命 pin1ming4, v.i., 和他拼命 fight him with all one has got;
4. 拼命 pin1ming4, v.i., 拼老命 fight regardless of life or death (in this sense, also 拚命 10A.20).
5. 拼音 pin1yin1, v.t. & n., spell, -ing: 這字怎樣拼法 how do you spell this word?

擤 Num. Index: 10A.20-9 ㄒㄧㄥˇ xing3 .

V.t. 擤鼻子 blow the nose.

拚 Num. Index: 10A.20-9 ㄆㄢˋ pan4 (coll, also ㄆㄢ pan1 ). [Dist. 拼 10A.20]

V.t. Abandon, discard.

Words 1. 拚棄 pan4chi4, v.t., to abandon (person, thing).
2. 拚命 pan4ming4, v.i., (lit.) risk life to, i.e., to try very hard to: 拚命讀書，做生意 to study, or keep business, with heart and soul;
3. 拚命 pan4ming4, v.i., also 拼命 ping1ming4, 10A.20.

□ Num. Index: 10A.21-1 ㄔㄨㄥ chong1 .

V.t. To strike at;
to pound (wall, etc.).

揕 Num. Index: 10A.21-2 ㄓㄣˋ zhen4 .

V.t. (AC) to stab.

拙 Num. Index: 10A.21-2 ㄓㄨㄛˊ zhuo2 .

Adj. (1) Stupid, dull: 笨拙 ditto;
口拙 slow of speech;
拙眼 zhuo2yan3↓.
(2) (Court., self-deprecating) my (“stupid”): 拙見 my opinion;
拙著 my book or essay;
拙荊 my wife;
恕我眼拙 I beg to differ (“excuse my stupid view”).

Words 1. 拙笨 zhuo2ben4, adj., stupid.
2. 拙筆 zhuo2bi3, n., (Chin. painting) spontaneous unadorned lines.
3. 拙工 zhuo2gong1, n., (AC)coarse workman.
4. 扎荊 zhuo2jing1, n., (court.) my wife.
5. 拙劣 zhuo2lie4, adj., inferior, execrable (work).
6. 拙實 zhuo2si0, adj., solidly built.
7. 拙眼 zhuo2yan3, n., (LL) common, philistine view: 觀人如觀玉，拙眼喜譏評 judging character is like judging jade, the uninformed like to criticize.

掘 Num. Index: 10A.21-5 ㄐㄩㄝˊ jUe2 .

V.t. Dig, excavate: 掘地，掘井 dig the earth, a well;
挖掘 scoop (dig) out;
掘穿 make a hole, as in a wall, by digging;
掘坑 dig a pit;
發掘 excavate, -tion, to discover, exploit: 發掘人材 to discover talents;
採掘 to mine (ores);
掘土機 a bulldozer.

拒 Num. Index: 10A.21-5 ㄐㄩˋ jU4 .

V.t. (1) Resist, oppose: 抗拒 to offer resistance to;
拒敵 repel or resist the enemy;
拒守 jU4shou3↓.
(2) Refuse, decline to accept: 拒絕 jU4jUe2↓;
拒捕 resist arrest;
來者不拒 all are welcome, none will be turned away.

Words 1. 拒冬 jU4dong1, n., (bot.) the caper spurge, mole plant.
2. 拒付 jU4fu4, v.i., go on default, refuse payment.
3. 拒絕 jyuhjyuer, v.t., to reject (request, etc.), to refuse to do.
4. 拒守 jU4shou3, v.t., to guard, defend against enemy attack.

摳 Num. Index: 10A.21-5 ㄎㄡ kou1 .

V.t. (1) To pick (s.t. as from pocket): 摳不出來 cannot get it out;
摳鼻孔 to pick the nose.
(2) To follow up clue, to fish out details: 他遇到一個問題，總愛死摳 he wants to get all the details when he comes to a problem.
(3) To lift up (dress): 摳衣升堂 lift up skirt or dress as one enters the hall.

Words 1. 摳摟 kou1lou0 adj., sunken: 眼睛摳摟兒 the eyes are sunken (as from lack of sleep).
2. 摳門兒 kou1merer0, n., a miser: 這個人真是摳門兒 he is really a miser.

揠 Num. Index: 10A.21-5 ㄧㄚˋ ya4 .

V.t. (AC) to pull up: 揠苗助長（AC) to pull up seedling in mistaken hope of helping it to grow.

□ Num. Index: 10A.21-5 ㄎㄨㄞˇ kuai3 .

V.t. □癢 to scratch an itch.

搖 Num. Index: 10A.21-9 ㄧㄠˊ yao2 .

V.t. & t. To shake, quake, wag, flutter: 搖動 yao2dong4↓;
搖來搖去 to rock (as a cradle), to swing (as pendulum);
搖頭，搖首 shake one's head;
搖尾 to wag (dog's tail);
搖尾乞憐 to beg like a dog;
搖唇鼓舌, see 搖舌 yao2she2↓;
搖手，搖首 yao2shou3^1,2↓;
oft. coupled with 晃 yao2huang0 and 擺 yao2bai3↓;
搖旗吶喊 to wave the flag and shout, oft. said of political followers;
搖身一變 shake and be transformed by magic.

Words 1. 搖擺 yao2bai3, v.i., to stagger, to walk with a swinging gait: 搖搖擺擺 walk thus, esp. with an air of importance;
2. 搖擺 yao2bai3, v.i., 搖頭擺尾 waggling tail to please the master.
3. 搖板 yao2ban3, n., (Chin. opera) a continuing slow rhythm without definite beat (also called 散板).
4. 搖錢樹 yao2qian2shu4, n., a “money tree” which sheds coins upon shaking--a singsong girl binging lots of income for madam.
5. 搖船 yao2chuan2, v.i., to row a boat.
6. 搖動 yao2dong4, v.i. & t., (1) to cause to move by touch or pull;
7. 搖動 yao2dong4, v.i. & t., (2) to be pried loose, to lose stability of position (also 動搖 );
8. 搖動 yao2dong4, v.i. & t., to wave.
9. 搖滾舞 yao2gurnwu3, n., rock-and-roll dance.
10. 搖撼 yao2han0, v.t., to shake (branches), to cause displacement.
11. 搖晃 yao2huang0, v.i., (of flags) to flutter, sway;
12. 搖晃 yao2huang0, v.i., to walk with swaying motion, oft.with cultivated air of importance: 搖兒晃兒 (huang3)的 walking with affected swing and sway.
13. 搖會 yao2hueh, n., an old-style mutual loan club, the monthly sum going to highest bidder of interest.
14. 搖籃（兒） yao2lan2(yuarla2er0), n., a cradle.
15. 搖舌 yao2she2, v.i., to wag one's tongue, to talk glibly.
16. 搖手（兒） yao2shou3¹(er0), v.i., to make a hand motion showing disapproval.
17. 搖首 yao2shou3², v.i., to shake one's head in disapproval.
18. 搖攤 yao2tan1, n., a gambling game played with four dice in a bowl;
19. 搖攤 yao2tan1, n., the game being to guess the total number being a multiple of four (4), or any remainder (1, 2, or 3).
20. 搖頭（兒） yao2tou2(er0), v.i., to shake one's head in disapproval.
21. 搖搖 yao2yao2, adj. & adv., shaky, -ily.
22. 搖曳 yao2yi4, v.i., to flutter in the wind, to walk with a swing.
23. 搖椅 yao2yi3, n., a rocking chair.

插 Num. Index: 10A.21-9 ㄔㄚ cha1 . [Var. 插]

V.t. (1) To insert, stick in: 插進去 stick in (flower in vase, pole in ground, etc.);
插花 cha1hua1↓;
插翅 (or 翼) stick on wings (which cannot help escape);
插話，插一句話 to interrupt, to insert a remark;
插圖 cha1tu2↓: 插圖弄計set up a trap;
插標 esp. 插草標 put a tag of straw showing s.t. is for sale;
插天 (hign peaks) seem to stick into the sky;
插柳成蔭 do s.t. which brings results without effort and easily;
插科打諢 (Chin. opera) insert dialogue for comic relief.

Words 1. 插板 cha1ban3, n., formerly, plank to double-secure city gate;
2. 插板 cha1ban3, n., door bar;
3. 插板 cha1ban3, n., 插板兒 (coll.) close up business (“board up”shop).
4. 插班 cha1ban1, v.i., to put new student in grade according to his ability.
5. 插釵 cha1chai1, v.i., to formalize marriage engagement, see cha1ding4↓.
6. �'� cha1qU3, n., (mus.) an interlude, intermezzo, episode.
7. 插戴 cha1dai4, v.i., (1) seecha1ding4↓;
8. 插戴 cha1dai4, (2) n., what one wears (hat, girdle, hair decorations, etc.).
9. 插單 cha1dan1, v.i., (of monk) take up abode in monastery.
10. 插定 cha1ding4, v.i., to formalize marriage engagement of girl.
11. 插關兒 cha1gua1er0, n., door bar.
12. 插花 cha1hua1, v.i., (1) to insert flower (on hair, in vase);
13. 插花 cha1hua1, v.i., (2) arrange flowers in vase, (Japanese) ikebana;
14. 插花 cha1hua1, v.i., (3) to pay land tax in a county other than the one where it is due.
15. 插話 cha1hua4¹, v.i., to interrupt in speech.
16. 插晝 cha1hua4², n., an illustration in book.
17. 插腳 cha1jiao3, n., a foothold, a place to rest one's foot.
18. 插架 cha1jia4, n., a bamboo book shelf, wall shelf.
19. 插枝 cha1zhi1, v.i., to plant (willows, etc.) by sticking branch in soil.
20. 插句 cha1jU4, n., an inserted remark, insertion.
21. 插口 cha1kou3, v.i., to put in a word, to interrupt speech, also cha1tzuee↓.
22. 插屏（兒） cha1ping2(er0), n., a standing screen (with marble, or painting);
23. 插屏（兒） cha1ping2(er0), n., a partition or wall frame for painting.
24. 插入 cha1ru4, v.i., to insert;
25. 插入 cha1ru4, v.i., to add remark.
26. 插身 cha1shen1, v.i., to gain a place (in group).
27. 插消 cha1xiao1, n., eletric plug.
28. 插手 cha1shou3, v.i., to meddle lay hands on.
29. 插頭 cha1tou2, n., eletric pulg.
30. 插圖 cha1tu2, n., illustration in book.
31. 插嘴 cha1tzuee, v.i., to put in a word, to interrrupt speech, also cha1kou3↑.
32. 插足 cha1zu2, v.i., to gain a place (in group).
33. 插秧 cha1yang1, v.i., to transplant rice seedlings.

搯 Num. Index: 10A.21-9 ㄊㄠ tao1 .

V.t. (1) To take out (as from pocket): 搯出來 take out from pocket, also wr. 掏;
搯 (or 掏)腰包 pay out money, oft. unwillingly, take out pocketbook;
搯錢 take out cash.
(2) To clean up: 搯 (or 淘，掏) 井，水溝 clean out a well , a sewer;
搯耳朵 pick the ears.

掐 Num. Index: 10A.,21-9 ㄑㄧㄚ qia1 . [Dist. 搯 tau]

V.t. (1) To gather with the hand (cogn. 夾 jia2): 把東西掐在一起 gather the things together with fingers;
把紙掐在一起 nip the papers together with paper nip;
把頭髮掐起來 gather up one's hair;
手况掐著一把青菜 holding or grasping a bunch of vegetables in his hand.
(2) To pinch, nip: 掐他一把 pinch (s.o.);
掐得好痛 give a painful pinch;
掐斷了 break off with hand;
掐花 break off a flower from stem;
掐頭去尾 to nip off unwanted parts (of vegetables, etc.).
(3) To choke: 掐住了，掐喉嚨 to choke, be choked in the throat;
掐死了 choked to death.
To bend fingers in counting: 掐算，掐指一算，掐弄 count by fingers.

Words 1. 掐把 qia1ba1, v.t., to pinch, hurt by pinching;
2. 掐把 qia1ba1, v.t., (fig.) to treat harshly.
3. 掐尖兒 qia1jiaeer0, v.i., (1) to nip off young branches for better growth of plants;
4. 掐尖兒 qia1jiaeer0, v.i., (2) 掐尖兒，掐尖落鈔 make illegal profit, nip off profits for oneself.
5. 掐訣 qia1jUe2, v.i., (Taoist) to make finger gestures during incantations.

掛 Num. Index: 10A.22-1 ㄍㄨㄚˋ gua4 [Interch. 挂]

V.t. (1) Hang up, suspend: 懸掛 hang (pictures, scrolls, etc.) on the wall;
高掛 hang high up;
掛起來 have (s.t.) hung up;
掛上 ditto, pin up;
掛羊頭，賣狗肉 carry high-sounding but misleading names (lit., “hang a sheep's head as shop sign and sell dog meat”);
掛幌子 (of shops) put up a signboard to advertise goods, give oneself away: 他剛才準是喝了酒，臉上都掛幌子了 he must have had a drink or two a moment ago, for his face shows it.
(2) Put on record, register: 掛名 gua4ming2, 掛賬 gua4zhang4, 掛號 gua4hao4↓;
掛一漏萬 (author's apologetic phrase) I may have left out many important facts, cases.
(3) Have or keep in mind, remember: 記掛 think of;
掛念 gua4nian4↓;
掛在心上 keep in mind;
牽掛 be concerned about;
掛慮 be anxious about;
掛懷 gua4huai2↓.

Words 1. 掛礙 gua4ai4, n., a hindrance, impediment;
2. 掛礙 gua4ai4, v.i., to be concerned.
3. 掛欠 gua4qian4, v.i., charge to one's account.
4. 掛齒 gua4chi3, v.t., (LL) to mention, refer to (lit., “hang on one's teeth”): 何足掛齒 don't mention it.
5. 掛單 gua4dan1, v.i., (of Buddhist priest) put up at a temple for a short stay.
6. 掛漖 gua4gou1, n., (of railway cars) the coupling links.
7. 掛冠 gua4guan1, v.i., (of official) resign from office (lit., “hang up the official hat”): 掛冠而去 resign and go home.
8. 掛號 gua4hao4, v.t., to regsiter (at school, hospital, etc.);
9. 掛號 gua4hao4, v.t., 掛號信 a registered letter.
10. 掛懷 gua4huai2, v.t., be ever thinking of, bear in mind.
11. 掛火（兒） gua4huo3(er0), v.i., (coll.) be furious.
12. 掛紅 gua4hong2, v.i., hang up a red banner on festive occasions.
13. 掛賬 gua4zhang4, v.t., charge to one's account.
14. 掛僵（兒） guahjiang1('l), v.i., be humiliated and burst into a fury.
15. 掛勁（兒） gua4jin4(gua4jie4er0), v.i., be furious, see gua4huo3↑.
16. 掛樁 gua4zhuang1, v.t., to shadow s.o. before arresting him.
17. 掛鐘 gua4zhong1, n., a wall clock.
18. 掛累 gua4lei3, v.t., implicate, involve s.o. in trouble.
19. 掛零（兒） gua4ling2('l), adj., odd, with a little extra: 他已經五十掛零了 he is over fifty (“fifty plus”)
20. 掛麵 gua4mian4, n., noodles made by hanging dough-strings to dry on a frame.
21. 掛名（兒） gua4ming2('l), v.i., hold a position in name but not in fact: 掛名差事 a sinecure.
22. 掛念 gua4nian4, v.t., be ever thinking of, bear in mind.
23. 掛屏兒 gua4ping2er0, n., a hung picture used as wall decoration.
24. 掛孝 gua4xiao4, v.i., wear mourning.
25. 掛心 gua4xin1, v.i., be concerned about.
26. 掛錫 gua4xi2, v.i., (of Buddhist priest) putup in a temple for the night (from “hang the pewter staff”)
27. 掛帥 gua4shuai4, v.t. & n., (1) be appointed a commanding general;
28. 掛帥 gua4shuai4, v.t. & n., (2) such appointment.
29. 掛失 gua4sky, v.t., give notice of the loss of (bank checks, important papers, etc.)
30. 掛彩 gua4cai3, v.i., (1) hang up red ribbons on festive occasions, seegua4hong2↑;
31. 掛彩 gua4cai3, v.i., (2) (of soldiers) be wounded in action.
32. 掛圖 gua4tu2, n., a wall map or chart.
33. 掛味兒 gua4weher0, adj., (of singing or food) pleasing to the ear or palate, pleasant to listen to or to eat.

撕 Num. Index: 10A.22-2 ㄙ si1 .

V.t. (1) To tear:撕開 tear open;
撕裂，撕碎 tear to pieces;
撕破 break, scratch (skin, cover) by hand, claws.
(2) (Coll.) to cut a piece of material at a shop: 到佈舖撕半匹綢子來 please go and buy (“cut”) half a bolt of silk for me.

Words 1. 撕打 si1da3, v.i., engage in fisticuffs.
2. 撕羅（擄） si1luo0, v.t., (1) to break up (a fight);
3. 撕羅（擄） si1luo0, v.t., (2) to deal with some difficult matter;
4. 撕羅（擄） si1luo0, v.t., to disentangle (affair);
5. 撕羅（擄） si1luo0, v.t., (3) to romp and play with (person).
6. 撕旁岔兒 si1pang2cha4er0, v.i., to beat about the bush, evade question and confuse issue.
7. 撕票（兒） si1piao4('l), v.i., to kill kidnapped person (票 person kidnapped and held for ransom, see 綁票 93B.22).

扑 Num. Index: 10A.22-2 ㄆㄨ pu1 .

N. (AC) the teacher's rod.

V.t. & i. Var. of 撲 10A.81.

抻 Num. Index: 10A.22-2 ㄕㄣˋ shen4 (also ㄔㄣ chen1 ).

V.t. To pull, strecth: 把這張紙抻開 stretch out this piece of paper.

排 Num. Index: 10A.22-2 ㄆㄞˊ pai2 .

N. (1) Row: 第一，前，後排 first, front, back row;
一排一排的人 rows of people.
(2) An army unit, platoon: 排長 pai2zhang3↓.
(3) A volley, a string of shots, cartridges: 一排鎗，子彈.

V.t. (1) To set, arrange in order, in a row or formation: 排得緊 arrange closely;
並排 arrange alongside;
排列 pai2lie4↓;
排開 spread out ,also break off scuffle;
排起來 set up (objects) for show;
排著 arranged for show, showing in place;
安排 set in proper place;
排隊 form in line;
排隊遊行 parade;
排班 arrange teams for turns of work;
排陣 deploy troops;
排陣勢 in battle formation;
排龍門陣 60S.70;
排飯，排桌子 set table;
排位 set seating order at table;
排（八）掛 arrange the eight diagrams;
排版 compose type;
排頭排尾 set or stand first ,last;
安排 62.93.
(2) To push out, dispel: 排悶 dispel boredom;
排除 to exclude, to push aside, to overcome;
排難解紛 mediate disputes;
排山倒海 overwhelm by hordes of troops (like crushing waves);
排沙□金 sift sand for gold, (fig.) sift minutely, also 披沙揀金;
(3) To campaign against: 排外運動 anti-foreign movement;
排俄，排華 anti-Russian, anti-Chinese, etc.;
編排93B.42;
(4) 排戲 -to cast, rehearse or present play.

Words 1. 排筆 pai2bi3, n., a form of multiple brushes used in painting.
2. 排杈兒 pai2cha4er0, n., a kind of latticework in window;
3. 排杈兒 pai2cha4er0, n., a crisp, fluffy, eatable made of flour.
4. 排㪫 pai2chang2, adj., impressive looking (of dress, feasts, gatherings).
5. 排球 pai2qiu2, n., volleyball.
6. 排斥 pai2chi4¹, v.t., to boycott, attack, discard, condemn (foreign goods, influence, school of thought).
7. 排翅 pai2chi4², n., whole-piece sharks' fin, as defferent from loose ends.
8. 排骨 pai2gu3 (pai2gu0), n., pork ribs.
9. 排行 pai2hang2, n., seniority among brothers, sisters: 排行第五 No.5.
10. 排長 pai2zhang3, n., lieutenant.
11. 排解 pai2jie3, v.t., mediate.
12. 排擠 pai2ji3, v.t., team up against, boycott (goods), squeeze out (person).
13. 排列 pai2lie4, v.t., arrange (objects, persons) in order.
14. 排律 pai2lU4, n., a form of Tarng poetry, with at least three antithetical couplets (see 律詩 91B.10).
15. 排門（兒） pai2men2 (pai2merer0), adv., (sell) door to door.
16. 排比 pai2pi3, v.t., to arrange in order (for comarison);
17. 排比 pai2pi3, v.t., to criticize (people, faults);
18. 排比 pai2pi3, n., (rhetoric) parallel construction.
19. 排簫 pai2xiao1, n., a form of ancient panpipes.
20. 排洩（泄） pai2xie4, v.t., execrete, let off (anger, excrement);
21. 排洩（泄） pai2xie4, 排洩物 n., excrement;
22. 排洩（泄） pai2xie4, 排洩器 n., stool, organ for draining fluid.
23. 排水量 pai1shui3liang4, n., (of ships) displacement.
24. 排揎 pai2xUan1, v.t., to make satirical remarks about (person), humiliate by scoffing.
25. 排闥而入 pai2ta4er2ru4, phr., (LL) break into room unceremoniously.
26. 排子車 pairtzyche1, n., large handcart used for hou

拂 Num. Index: 10A.22-2 ㄈㄨˊ fu2 (*ㄅㄧˋ bi4 ).

N. (fu2zi0) A duster.

V.i. & t. (1) Brush, brush off: 拂塵，拂灰 brush off dust, ashes;
拂淚而別 wipe tears and leave;
拂桌子 to dust table;
拂抹 clean up;
拂拭 fu2shi4↓.
(2) To touch lightly as light breeze:春風拂面 the spring wind caresses the cheek;s
拂曉，拂晨 fu2xiao3, fu2chen2¹↓.
(3) To make a rapid sweeping motion: 拂袖而去 giving a sweeping jerk with (his) sleeves, (he) left;
拂衣而去 ditto, leave abruptly;
拂衣shake the clothing.
(4) To cross one's wishes, to defy: 拂盛意 disobey your warm friendly wishes.
拂輿情 defy public sentiment;
拂逆，拂意 fu2ni4 fu2yi4↓.
(5) (AC) (*bi4) 拂士 (AC) straight-speaking advisors.

Words 1. 拂晨 fu2chen2¹, adv., at daybreak.
2. 拂塵 fu2chen2², v.i., (LL)shake off the dust of journey, give welcome dinner, more commonly 洗塵.
3. 拂拂 fu2fu2, adv., flapping.
4. 拂戾 fu2li4, adj. disobedient, unruly.
5. 拂逆 fu2ni4, v.t., ditto:不敢拂逆你的好意 dare not but obey your wishes.
6. 拂曉 fu2xiao3, adv., at break of day.
7. 拂手 fu2shou3, n., a duster.
8. 拂拭 fu2shi4, v.t., brush clean (a mirror, etc.).
9. 拂子介 fu2zi3jie4, n., Portuguese man-of-war, sponge-like creature, hyalomena sieboldi.
10. 拂意 fu2yi4, v.i., go against wishes;
11. 拂意 fu2yi4, v.i., feel one's wishes thwarted.

揶 Num. Index: 10A.22-3 ㄧㄝˊ ye2 .

Words 1. 揶揄 ye2yU2, v.t., to deride, tease, taunt (person).

抔 Num. Index: 10A.22-3 ㄆㄡˊ pou2 .

V.t. & n. To hold, catch (soil) by cupped hands (抔土).
drink from cupped hands (抔水而飲).

押 Num. Index: 10A.22-4 ㄧㄚ ya1 (*ㄧㄚˊ ya2 ).

V.t. (1) To pawn, mortgage: 抵押 v.t. & n., (put up) security for loan;
典押 v.t. & n., mortgage.
(2) To detain by police, to guard or watch from behind:扣押，押起來 to detain person;
看押 keep under detention;
押解，押送 ya1jie4, ya1song4↓;
押到警察局escort (suspect) to the police station;
押車 to accompany and guard goods in cart;
押尾 ya1wei3↓.
(3) To affix signature:簽押 attach signature to contrac;t
畫押 make a sign in lieu of signature for the illiterate;
花押 affix private mark (some kind of monogram) at the end.
(4) U.f. 壓 51A.11, (a) press down, repress;
(b) to shelve (a paper) for later attention.

Words 1. 押標金 ya1biao1jin1, n., bond for a bid.
2. 押契 ya1chi4, n., a mortgage deed.
3. 押宝 ya1chuang2, n., formerly, a torture bed, to which prisoner was fastened, (cf. Procrustean bed).
4. 押當 ya1dang4, v.i. & t., to pawn (s.t.).
5. 押抵 ya1di3, v.t., to mortgage, use as security for loan (also 抵押).
6. 押發 ya1fa1, v.t., to send away (prisoner) under guard, see ya1song4↓.
7. 押縫 *ya2feng4, v.t., formerly, to sign on last and/or first page of old manuscript as testimonial.
8. 押封 ya1feng1, v.t., to seal and attach (property).
9. 押號 ya1hao4, n., a private mark as signature.
10. 押後 ya1hou4, v.i., to defer;
11. 押後 ya1hou4, v.i., to remand (in law).
12. 押㶅 ya1hui4, n., a bill of exchange.
13. 押賬 ya1zhang4, v.i. & n., (use as) security for loan.
14. 押解 ya1jie4, v.t., to send away (prisoner, goods) under guard.
15. 押金 ya1jin1, n., deposit, security money.
16. 押質 ya1zhi4, v.t. & n., to pawn, mortgage.
17. 押款 ya1kuan3, v.i. & t., to borrow money with security.
18. 押歲 ya1sui4, n., a New Year gift esp. for children (usu.wr. 壓歲)
19. 押送 ya1song4, v.t., to send away under guard.
20. 押頭 (兒) ya1tou0(er0), n., (1) security, collateral;
21. 押頭 (兒) ya1tou0(er0), n., (2) (MC) officer in charge of prisoner being transported.
22. 押租 ya1zu1, n., deposit for rent.
23. 押字 *ya2zi4, n., signature.
24. 押尾 *ya2wei3, n., (1) seefeng4↑;
25. 押尾 *ya2wei3, n., (2) v.i., to bring up the rear.
26. 押運 ya1yUn4¹, v.t., to transport goods under guard.
27. 押韻 ya1yUn4², v.i., to rhyme (verse).

挪 Num. Index: 10A.22-5 ㄋㄨㄛˊ nuo2 .

V.t. To move, transfer:挪動，挪借，挪用 nuo2dong4, nuo2jie4, nuo2yong4↓;
挪騷窩兒 an infant baby's first visit after birth to the outside world, which must be the home of its maternal grandmother;
挪開 draw apart, move away.

Words 1. 挪動 nuo2dong4, v.t., move (furniture, etc.) to another place;
2. 挪動 nuo2dong4, v.t., touch, dislocate.
3. 挪借 nuo2jie4, v.t., apply funds temporarily for some other use.
4. 挪威 nuo2wei1, n., Norway.
5. 挪用 nuo2yong4, v.t., see nuo2jie4↑;
6. 挪用 nuo2yong4, v.t., 挪用公款 appropriate public funds for personal use.

掃 Num. Index: 10A.22-5 ㄙㄠˇ sao3 (*sauh ). [Usu. wr. 掃]

N. (*sauh) (1) (shao1zi0) A broom.
(2) Special bags of willow branches, framed by bamboo, for buiding dykes;
mattress used in dyke construction.

V.t. (1) To sweep (floor): 打掃，清掃 ditto;
灑掃 spray and sweep;
gen. clean up room;
灑掃應對 cleaning up room and good manners in replying to questions as part of child's education.
(2) To sweep clean, or sweep off: 掃除 sao3chu2↓;
掃數 sao3shu4↓;
掃射 to strafe;
掃田刮地 do menial work;
掃蕩 sao3dang4↓.
(3) To paint the eyebrow: 淡掃蛾眉朝至尊 went to see the emperor with touched-up eyebrow--without heavy rouge;
see 掃眉 sao3mei2↓.
(4) To take in a sweeping glance: 眉目况掃人 saw at gance.

Words 1. 掃把 *sauhba3, n., a broomstick.
2. 掃邊 sao3bian1, n., minor role in Chin. opera.
3. 掃晴娘 (兒) sao3qing2niang2(er0), n., a cut-paper figure of woman with a broom, put under eaves to pray for clearing up of skies.
4. 掃除 sao3chu2, v.t., to sweep away (obstacles).
5. 掃蕩 sao3dang4, v.t., to clean up, to wipe out, to map up (all enemy).
6. 掃地 sao3di4, v.i., to sweep the floor;
7. 掃地 sao3di4, v.i., 斯文掃地 the cultural tradition topples over.
8. 掃房 sao3fang2, v.i., make gen. house-cleaning.
9. 掃軌 saurgui3, phr., (AC) sweep off, i.e., obliterate the tracks, to show there have been no (political) visitors.
10. 掃海 saurhai3, v.i., sweep off mines in sea.
11. 掃帚 sauhzhou0, n., a broomstick. 掃帚星 sauhzhou0xing1, n., a comet.
12. 掃雷艇 sao3lei2ting1, n., mine sweeper.
13. 掃臉 saurlian3, v.i., to “lose face”: 掃臉的事 a disgraceful affair.
14. 掃眉 sao3mei2, phr., 掃眉才子 a girl poet or author (“scholar with picked eyebrows”).
15. 掃墓 sao3mu4, v.i., visit grave on 清明 chingmirng day.
16. 掃平 sao3ping2, v.t., to squelch, quash (rebellion).
17. 掃興 sao3xing4 (sauhxing4), v.i., feel disappointed;
18. 掃興 sao3xing4 (sauhxing4), v.i., adj., disappointing.
19. 掃數 sao3shu4, adv., the whole amount (repaid, etc.).
20. 掃榻 sao3ta4, v.i., (LL) to welcome visitor (“sweep the mat”).
21. 掃堂腿 sao3tang2tui3, n., a move in boxing, stretch leg on floor to topple opponent.
22. 掃聽 sao3ting0, v.i., to pick up, fish for, news (＝打聽).
23. 掃營兒 sao3ying2er0, adv., (coll.) see sao3shu4↑.

抃 Num. Index: 10A.22-6 ㄅㄧㄢˋ bian4 .

V.i. (LL) show happiness: 抃掌 clap applause
抃舞，抃躍 jump and dance for joy.

擠 Num. Index: 10A.22-6 ㄐㄧˇ ji3 .

V.t. To crowd, push against, exert pressure on: 擁擠 crowd together;
擠死了 be squeezed to death;
擠擠插插 jammed with people;
擠滿 be filled to overflowing, overcrowded;
擠上前去 push to the front;
擠進去 to force a passage through;
擠來擠去 push about;
排擠 discriminate against;
擠奶 to milk an animal;
擠水 wring out water;
擠古眼兒 make grimaces;
擠眉弄眼 ditto;
擠對 ji3dueir, 擠陷 ji3xian4↓.

Words 1. 擠對 ji3duei, v.t., to force (s.o.'s) hand, embarrass.
2. 擠兌 ji3dui4, v.i., & n., run on a bank.
3. 擠陷 ji3xian4, v.t., plot to cause (s.o.'s) downfall.

搾 Num. Index: 10A.22-6 ㄓㄚˋ zha4 . [Var. 榨]

V.i. & t. (1) To squeeze (tax, money): 搾取 zha4qU3↓.
(2) To press (wine, juice): 壓搾 to press (juice), also to squeeze (money) by pressure, to oppress (people).

Words 1. 搾宝 zha4chuang2, n., wine press, oil press and the like.
2. 搾取 zha4qU3, v.t., to obtain (money) by political pressure, or tyranny.
3. 搾菜 zha4cai4, n., a kind of pickled vegetable root, much used for flavoring.

搛 Num. Index: 10A.22-8 ㄐㄧㄢ jian1 .

V.t. Pick up with a forked instrument: 搛菜 pick up food with chopsticks, help guest to some food.

擲 Num. Index: 10A.22-8 ㄓˊ zhi2 .

擲 Num. Index: N.1

擲 Num. Index: N.1

V.t. To throw (ball, spear, dice, rock, etc.): 擲下，擲去 throw away;
擲還 (court. in letter) please return (borrowed book, etc.);
擲中 (zhi2zhong4) hit by throwing;
擲鐵球 put the shot 擲鐵鉼 throw the discus;
擲標槍 throw javelin.

Words 1. 擲老羊 zhi2lao3yang2, phr., a dice game.
2. 擲骰子 zhi2shai3zi0, phr., to throw dice (also wr. 擲色子).
3. 擲棱 zhi2suo1, phr., a passing of loom shuttle, (fig.) the quick passing of time.
4. 擲采 zhi2cai3, phr., see zhi2shai3zi0.

抑 Num. Index: 10A.22-9 ㄧˋ yi4 .

V.t. (1)To stop, block, hinder, repress: 抑強扶弱 restrain the powerful and help the weak;
抑制，抑止 yi4zhi4, yi4zhi3↓;
抑割 (AC) abandon, cut off.
(2) (AC) to bend (head);
to concede.

Conj. (LL) or, or else (somewhat rhet.): 人歟，抑鬼耶 is it a human being or is it a ghost?
不知乎，抑不為乎 didn't he know, or didn't he want to do it? 抑或 yi4huo4↓;
抑且 yi4qie3↓.

Words 1. 抑且 yi4qie3, conj., furthermore, besiders.
2. 抑糴 yi4di2, v.i., compulsorily buy grain from the people at reduced prices.
3. 抑或 yi4huo4, conj., or else, or perhaps (rhet.).
4. 抑制 yi4zhi4, v.t., to repress (desire, rebellion, etc.);
5. 抑制 yi4zhi4, v.t., 抑制劑 n., depressant, sedative.
6. 抑止 yi4zhi3, v.t., to stop;
7. 抑止 yi4zhi3, v.t., suppress.
8. 抑勒 yi4le4, v.t., to restrain by force, to suppress.
9. 抑搔 yi4sao1, v.i., (AC) to massage (parents) and scratch itches for them.
10. 抑塞 yi4se4, (LL)(1) v.i. & t., to block propress;
11. 抑塞 yi4se4, (2) adj., or p.p., (drain) blocked;
12. 抑塞 yi4se4, adj., (people) hindered from rising to top.
13. 抑損 yi4sun3, (1) v.t., (LL) to restrain (excesses);
14. 抑損 yi4sun3, (2) v.i., to minimize oneself, be modest.
15. 抑揚 yi4yang2, (1) adj., rising and falling (of tones, rhythm);
16. 抑揚 yi4yang2, (2) n., praise and blame;
17. 抑揚 yi4yang2, (3) adj., drifting aimlessly.
18. 抑抑 yi4yi4, adj., (AC) meticulously correct (manners).

折 Num. Index: 10A.22-9 ㄓㄜˊ zhe2 (*ㄕㄜˊ she2 *ㄓㄜ zhe1 ).

N. (1) A bend, a twist :曲折 22.41.
(2) Discount: 七折 30% discount;
六折 40% discount;
折頭 zhe2tou0↓.
(3) An act in Yuarn drama
(4) A surname.

V.i. & t. (1) To break off: 折斷 zhe2duan4↓;
攀折花木 to break off flowers and branches;
折柳，折桂 zhe2liu3, zhe2gui4↓;
折骨 break a bone;
折□ open a letter;
折券 burn I.O,U. (act of generosity).
(2) (*she2) Break: 棍子折了 the cane is broken in two.
(3) To pronounce verdict, to judge: 折獄 zhe2yU4↓.
(4) To die young: 夭折，早折.
(5) (zhe2 or *she2) To lose money in business: 虧折 ditto;
折損 ,折本 zhe2sun3, zhe2ben3↓;
折耗 depreciate in value.
(6) To admire (person): 心折 admire person's superior ability;
折服 zhe2fu2¹↓.
(7) To discount, sell at lower rate, convert property into cash: 不折不扣 no discount, also completely (true, etc.);
折半 50% discount;
折變，折賣 to sell property, zhe2bian4, zhe2mai4↓;
折合，折賬 zhe2he2 zhe2zhang4↓.
(8) To humiliate: 折磨，折辱 zhe2mo0, zhe2ru4²↓.
(9) (*zhe1) To toss about: 折跟頭 turn somersault:折過兒 turn over
折餅，折騰，折籮 zhe2bing3, zhe2teng, zhe2luo2↓.
(10) To cool (liquid) by pouring into another cup successively.
(11) To turn back: 折回 zhe2hui2↓;
折入 turn into another street.

Words 1. 折半 zhe2ban4, v.i., to sell at half price.
2. 折北 zhe2bei3, v.i., be defeated.
3. 折本 zhe2ben3 (*she2ben3), v.i., sell below cost.
4. 折變 zhe2bian4, v.i., (1) to sell property to pay debt;
5. 折變 zhe2bian4, v.i., (2) (in Suhng Dyn.) to pay tax by equivalent value in some other goods.
6. 折餅 *zhe1bing3, v.i., to toss about in bed (as in colic, like “turning over cake” in oven).
7. 折衝 zhe2chong1, v.i., to blunt enemy attack: 折衝樽俎 to conduct diplomatic negotiations (樽俎 “over wine. and meat” dinners).
8. 折斷 zhe2duan4, v.t., to break in two.
9. 折服 zhe2fu2¹, v.i., to admit defeat, admit another's superiority (also wr. 折伏).
10. 折福 zhe2fu2², v.i., to be extravagant or enjoy inordinately (lit., “overdraw on reserve of happiness”).
11. 折乾兒 zhe2gan1 (zhe2ga1er0), v.i., to give gifts of cash instead of articles.
12. 折桂 zhe2gui4, v.t., to pass the degree in civil examinations (“break the laurel branch” like Eng. “win the laurel wreath”).
13. 折合 zhe2he2, v.t., to be worth (thirty dollars, etc.) after discount or accouding to exchange rates.
14. 折回 zhe2hui2, v.t., to turn back on the road.
15. 折賬 zhe2zhang4, v.i., to pay by goods in lieu of cash.
16. 折履 zhe2ji1, phr., (allu.) joy of receiving a great friend-- “break the wooden clogs”over a threshold in the rush of welcome.
17. 折價 zhe2jia4, v.i., mark down price;
18. 折價 zhe2jia4, v.i., make cheap sale.
19. 折節 zhe2jie2, v.i., (1) to lower or humiliate oneself;
20. 折節 zhe2jie2, v.i., (2) to change one's beliefs or loyalties.
21. 折中 zhe2zhong1, v.i., to compromise;
22. 折中 zhe2zhong1, v.i., 折中辦法 a compromise (also wr. 折衷).
23. 折枝 zhe2zhi1, v.i., (1) to paint only two or three branches in a painting;
24. 折枝 zhe2zhi1, v.i., (2)為長者折枝 (allu.) s.t. very easy to do.
25. 折扣 zhe2kou0, n., discount: 多少折扣 what is the discount?
26. 折柳 zhe2liu3, v.i., (allu.) “break a willow branch” when parting with friend.
27. 折籮 *zhe1luo2, n., leftover of a banquet, collected in a basket, chop suey.
28. 折賣 zhe2mai0, v.i., to sell property to pay debt (＝變賣), see 折 V.i. & t.7↑
29. 折磨 zhe2mo2, v.i. & n., (or 磨折) a series of mishaps, hardships or slow torture by mistress: 經過了這場折磨 after the series of persecutions.
30. 折入 zhe2ru4¹, v.i., (1) turn into another street;
31. 折入 zhe2ru4¹, v.i., (2) recovered capital at discount.
32. 折辱 zhe2ru4², v.t. & n., humiliate, -ed, -tion.
33. 折煞 zhe2sha0, v.t., (or 折殺) break the luck: 你折煞我 you overwhelm me with more than what I deserve, see zhe2fu2²↑.
34. 折射 zhe2she4, v.t. & n., (phys.) refract, -tion.
35. 折現 zhe2xian4¹, phr., convert into cash.
36. 折線 zhe2xian4², n., (math.) broken line.
37. 折受 zhe2shou4¹, v.t., see zhe2fu2²↑.
38. 折壽 zhe2shou4², phr., to do s.t. (such as overindulgence) which cuts short a man's normal span of life;
39. 折壽 zhe2shou4², phr., enjoy now, pay later.
40. 折水 zhe2shui3, n., discount in exchange.
41. 折損 zhe2sun3, v.t. & n., to damage, a damage (in property, flowers in garden, reputation, etc.).
42. 折騰 *zhe1teng, v.i. & t., (1) to toss about;
43. 折騰 *zhe1teng, v.i. & t., (2) indulge or spend freely: 他把上萬家當都折騰了 he has squandered away a fortune of over ten thousand dollars.
44. 折頭 zhe2tou0, n., discount, discount for commission agent.
45. 折腰 zhe2yao1, phr., to “bend one's waist”: 不能為五斗米折腰 (陶淵明) cannot make curtsies for the salary of five bushels of rice-sick of officials life.
46. 折獄 zhe2yU4, phr., to decide a legal case: 片言可以折獄 (AC) can settle a case at court with a few simple words.

拆 Num. Index: 10A.22-9 ㄔㄜˋ che4 (sp. pr. *ㄔㄜˋ che4 or ㄔㄞ chai1 both allowable).

V.i. & t. (1) (*che4) To tear apart, break up: 拆信，拆封 open letter, envelope;
拆開來看 open (letter, package) and see;
拆裂 split up.
(2) (*chai1) To break up, tear down, wreck (house): 拆房子 tear down house;
拆臺 che4tai2↓;
拆平 to level (building);
拆毀 che4hui3;↓
(3) (che4) To break up and analyze, dissect: 拆字，拆辯 che4zi4, che4bian4↓.

Words 1. 拆白黨 chai1bai2dang3 (che4berdang3), n., gang of swindlers, oft. practising confidence game: 女拆白 woman swindler.
2. 拆辯 *che4bian4, v.i., (MC) to argue law case.
3. 拆穿 *chai1chuan1, v.t., reveal (secret, motive): 拆穿西洋景 (鏡) destroy illusory setup, expose trickery.
4. 拆毀 *che4hui3, v.t., to destroy, tear down (bridge, etc.), dismantle (house).
5. 拆貨 *chai1huo4, v.i., deal in the business of wrecking (houses, etc.) and selling broden-up timber, tiles, etc.
6. 拆開 *che4kai1, v.t., break open (letter);
7. 拆開 *che4kai1, v.t., take things apart to study.
8. 拆爛污 *chai1lan4wu1, v.i., to do things lousily and leave a mess.
9. 拆票 *chai1piao4, v.i., formerly, settle transfer of accounts between local banks morning and noon.
10. 拆散 *che4san3, v.t., break up (family, mother and son).
11. 拆梢 *chai1shao1, v.i., (Shanghai dial.) to swindle.
12. 拆洗 chai1xi3, v.t., take off and wash (bed sheets, etc.).
13. 拆息 *chai1xi2, v.i. & n., (pay) daily interest on loan.
14. 拆臺 *chai1tai2, v.i., (lit.) tear down stage－to expose or otherwise do harm to a program: 別拆我的臺 do not undermine what I am doing.
15. 拆字 *che4zi4, v.i., (fortune telling) dissect components of character to give an esoteric meaning.

插 Num. Index: 10A.22-9 ㄔㄚ cha1 . [Pop. of 插 10A.21]

𡑔 Num. Index: 10A.30-1 ㄓㄚ zha1 .

V.i. & t. To grasp by hand: 𡑔得穩，𡑔緊 grasp tight
𡑔爛，𡑔碎 crush by hand.

搕 Num. Index: 10A.30-1 ㄎㄜ ke1 .

V.i. & t. To knock, hit: 搕扁 to flatten
搕碎 smash to pieces
(cf. 磕 31B.30).

扯 Num. Index: 10A.30-2 ㄔㄜˇ che3 .

V.i. & t. (1) To pull (apart, off): 扯破了，扯壞了，扯爛 to pull about and spoil, break by pulling and fumbling;
扯開嘴巴 open mouth wide;
扯開嗓子 speak or sing out loud;
扯住袖子 pull by the sleeve;
扯住不放 grab (person) and will not let go;
扯鈴 pull the bell;
扯衣領 grab by the collar;
扯頭髮 pull by the hair;
扯上扯下 pull up and down;
東拉西扯 talk incoherently, also put together (money, etc.) from different sources or do patch work in writing.
(2) To tear (off, apart): 扯碎 tear to pieces;
撕扯 crumble up and tear (paper);
扯票 che3piao4↓.
(3) To hoist (sail, flag).
(4) To involve by talk, to ramble in all directions, to lie: 牽扯的人太多 involve too many persons (in scandal);
扯拉 che1la1↓;
拉拉扯扯 or 扯扯拉拉 pull and push, ramble in talk;
扯東扯西 ditto.
(5) To gossip, talk irresponsibly, to lie: 扯謊 che3huang3↓;
瞎扯，胡扯，亂扯 gable, gossip irresponsibly.

Words 1. 扯倒 cherdao3, v.i., quit: 倘不願意，扯倒罷休 if you don't like it, you can just quit.
2. 扯淡 che3dan4, v.i., talk idly.
3. 扯謊 cherhuang3, v.i., to lie: 不用扯謊 don't lie to me.
4. 扯拉 che3la1, v.t., involve (person) in talk: 扯拉上人 (or 別人) mention names, involve others.
5. 扯落 che3luo0, v.i., as in 心愛的人扯落幵你 (MC) s.o., who loves you will not let you go.
6. 扯票 che3piao4, phr., (1) destroy (a ballot, ticket);
7. 扯票 che3piao4, phr., (2) (coll) kill kidnapped person when ransom is not paid.
8. 扯臊 che3sauh, v.i., should be ashamed, shame on you! talk nonsense.
9. 扯手 chershou3, n., the reins.

□ Num. Index: 10A.30-2 ㄉㄤˇ dang3 ㄉㄤˋ dang4 . [Pop. of 擋 10A.41]

扛 Num. Index: 10A.30-3 ㄍㄤ gang1 (*karng ).

V.t. (1) Lift up, heave (a heavy object with both hands or by two or more persons at the same time): 力能扛鼎 so strong as to be able to lift up a tripod.
(2) (*karng) Carry on the shoulders: 扛東西，扛在肩膀上 carry on one's shoulers.
(3) (*karng) Answer back.

Words 1. 扛叉的 *karngcha1de0, n., a person who protects prostitutes from molestation.
2. 扛夫 *karngfu1, n., a worker employed to carry loads on shoulders.
3. 扛肩兒的 *karngjialde0, n., a porter who carries heavy objects on back.
4. 扛頭 *karngtou2, v.i., to throw one's head up in a gesture of disdain, said esp. of proud prostitutes.

掗 Num. Index: 10A.30-3 ㄧㄚˋ ya4 .

V.t. To hold, grasp fast, to hold and shake.

Words 1. 掗把 yah'ba, v.t., (MC) to have in one's grasp or firm control.
2. 掗擺 ya4bai3, v.t., (MC) ditto.

拯 Num. Index: 10A.30-3 ㄓㄥˇ zheng3 .

V.t. To rescue from fire or flood: 拯救 zheng3jiu4↓
to save (souls).

Words 1. 拯救 zheng3jiu4, v.t., to rescue, aid, relieve (the distressed);
2. 拯救 zheng3jiu4, v.t., to save from sin.
3. 拯恤 zheng3xU4, v.t., to give relief (to the poor).

汮 Num. Index: 10A.30-4 ㄉㄢ dan1 , ㄉㄢˋ dan4 . [Pop. of 擔 10A.40]

搵 Num. Index: 10A.30-4 ㄨㄣˋ wen4 .

V.t. To press down with knuckles: 搵淚, see 抆淚 10A.82.

□ Num. Index: 10A.30-4 ㄋㄧㄝ nie1 . [Var. of 捏，□; cf. 𢕔]

V.t. (1) Seize, take hold of, pinch, apply pressure with hands, strangle: □ (一) 把汗 be seized with fear or deep concern;
□著 hold between fingers;
□著鼻子 suffer patiently and silently;
□著頭皮 ditto;
□住了 have finally caught (s.t.);
□手□腳 do things stealthily;
□神□鬼 plan behind (s.o.'s) back;
□他的腿 pinch his leg;
□他一把 give him a pinch;
□死 strangle (s.o.) to death;
(2) Knead with the fingers, mold: □塑 nie1su4↓;
□泥人 make an earthen figurine;
□麵團 knead dough;
□一撮土 knead a pinch of earth;
□一把泥 knead a handful of mud;
(3) Fabricate, trump up: □造 nie1zao4↓;
□報 nie1bao4↓;
拿□ hesitant, wavering.

Words 1. □報 nie1bao4, v.t., make a false report.
2. □病 nie1bing4, v.i., feign sickness.
3. □告 nie1gao4, v.t., accuse (s.o.) falsely.
4. □咕 neigu0, v.t., reconcile, mediate, bring together (＝撮合).
5. □合 nie1he2, v.t., (1) reconcile, mediate;
6. □合 nie1he2, v.t., (2) flirt with, have illicit sexual relations with.
7. □弄 nie1nuhng, v.t., (1) fabricate, trump up;
8. □弄 nie1nuhng, v.t., (2) reconcile, mediate;
9. □弄 nie1nuhng, v.t., manipulate.
10. □陷 nie1xian4, v.t., implicate (s.o.) by groundless accusations.
11. □酸 nie1suan1, v.i., to carry on with pompous air or affected scholar's gait, to strut.
12. □塑 nie1su4, v.t., to mold (clay figures).
13. □詞 nie1ci2, v.t., make a false statement, tell a lie.
14. □造 nie1zao4, v.t., fabricate, trump up.

扭 Num. Index: 10A.30-5 ㄋㄧㄡˇ niu3 .

V.t. (1) Twist, wrench, turn round, sprain: 扭送 seize and turn over to (police, etc.);
扭打 to tussle, wrestle;
扭結 to tussle together;
扭斷 wrench off;
扭開 break (s.t.) open by force;
扭筋 sprain (ankle, wrist, etc.);
扭傷 sprain;
扭壞 (of human body) sprain, (of things) damage by manipulation;
扭了脖子 have one's neck sprained;
扭過臉 turn one's face away;
扭頭 turn one's head;
扭乾 wring (s.t.) dry;
扭曲作直 (lit.) “turn (s.t.) crooked straight”－(fig.) turn black into white.
(2) (Of bodily movement) swing from side to side: 扭□ wriggle;
扭腰 wriggle one's waist;
扭屁股，扭臀 wriggle one's buttocks.

Adj. & adv. 扭扭□□ bashful;
扭股兒糖 in a twisting or wriggling manner;
扭扭搭搭 swinging from side to side.

Words 1. 扭轉 niu3zhuan3, v.t., turn round: 扭轉頭去 turn round your head;
2. 扭轉 niu3zhuan3, v.t., 扭轉劣勢 to check deteriorating conditions;
3. 扭轉 niu3zhuan3, v.t., 扭轉大局 save a critical situation;
4. 扭轉 niu3zhuan3, v.t., 扭轉乾坤 save a country or the world from disaster;
5. 扭轉 niu3zhuan3, v.t., 扭轉心腸 make (s.o.) change his mind.
6. 扭扭舞 niu2niu2wu3, n., rock-and-rolk.

□ Num. Index: 10A.30-5 ㄌㄢˇ lan3 . [Var. of 攬 10A.70]

拉 Num. Index: 10A.30-6 ㄌㄚ la1 (*ㄌㄚˊ la2 , *ㄌㄚˇ la3 ).

V.i. & t. (1) To pull, drag, draw: 拉扯 la1che3↓;
拉拉扯扯 pull and drag this way and that;
拉過來 pull (s.t.) over here;
拉出去 drag (s.t. or s.o.) out;
拉長方臉兒 pull a long face;
拉的下臉來 can pull a long face;
拉不下臉來 embarrassed;
拉開 la1kai1↓;
拉下窗簾 pull down the blinds;
拉縴 la1qian4, 拉倒 la1dao3, 拉運 la1yU4, 拉曳 la1yi4↓;
拖拉 drag on or out;
拉鈴 pull the bell rope;
拉緊 (些) draw (s.t.)tight (er);
拉近 la1jin4↓;
拉長 pull or make (s.t.) longer, (fig.) cause (conversation, speech, or a piece of writing) to be tediously long;
拉幕 draw the cutain;
拉線 pull the wires;
拉線人 a wirepuller;
拉攏 la1lung↓;
拉關係 try to draw close to (s.o.), (lit.) “draw relations with s.o.”;
拉馬 la1ma3↓;
拉家帶口 bear family burdens;
拉鋸 la1jU4↓;
拉提琴 play the Chin. fiddle;
拉胡琴 play a violin;
拉風箏 fly kite;
拉網 draw a net in;
拉車 pull cart;
拉板車 pull a handcart;
拉洋車 pull a rickshaw;
拉車的 a rickshaw puller;
拉硬弓 force (s.o.) to do (s.t.) against his will;
拉大片 (兒), 拉洋片 run a peep show.
(2) To hold: 手拉手 hold one another's hand;
拉手 la1shou3↓;
一把拉住不放 hold and won't let go;
拉他一把 give him a helping hand.
(3) To solicit: 拉買賣，拉生意，拉主道 solicit business;
拉客 solicit customers, said esp. of streetwalkers;
拉票 solicit votes;
拉股 solicit shareholders.
(4) To recruit, impress, look for: 拉角 recruit actors for play;
拉人 recruit men for service;
拉伕，拉夫 la1fu1↓;
拉替身兒 look for (s.o.) to be the scapegoat for oneself.
(5) To cut, amputate, eliminate, move bowels: 拉掉 (surg.) amputate (any diseased part of the body);
摧枯拉朽(AC) (of obstacles easily overcome) like tearing down dried-up trees or buildings in decay;
拉屎 la1shi3, 拉尿la1niao4², 拉稀 la1xi1↓;
拉了一褲子 wet one's underwear;
拉肚子 have loose bowels;
拉不出來 have difficulty in moving one's bowels;
還沒拉完 have not yet finished moving one's bowels;
拉了兩天 have had loose bowels for two days in succession.
(6) To borrow or owe money: 拉賬 la1zhang4, 拉空 la1kong4↓;
拉一屁股債 owe a mountain of debts;
拉饑荒 la1ji1huang1↓;
東拉西扯 owe debts all around, see la1che3↓.
(7) To leave behind, leave undone: 拉在後面 (of runners or cars) leave (s.o.) behind;
拉後勾兒 let (s.t.) remain unfinished with a view to its possible continuation later on;
拉長線 (兒) leave (s.t.) for future decision.
(8) To talk or gossip: 拉不斷，扯不斷 talk on and on without end;
拉短兒 talk behind s.o.'s back;
拉舌頭，拉老婆舌頭 (or 舌液) to gossip.
(9) (*la2) (Var. 剌) cut into two ,slash (*la2).

Words 1. 拉巴 la1ba0¹, v.t., pull and drag (＝拉扯).
2. 拉拔 la1ba0², v.t., promote a person's career, help advance (person).
3. 拉絆 la1ban0, v.t., hamper, obstruct.
4. 拉叉 la1cha1 (sp. pr. la1cha4), v.i., (of limbs, branches) extend in all directions.
5. 拉㪫 la1chang3, n., (of supporting actors in Chin. opera) intentional prolongation of time on stage to wait for the appearance of the leading actor or actress;
6. 拉㪫 la1chang3, n., 拉㪫子 acrobatic and other shows in market place.
7. 拉岔 la1cha4, n., a kind of card game played for money.
8. 拉長 la1chang2, v.i.& t., to prolong (business, voice).
9. 拉扯 la1che3, v.t., (1) pull and drag;
10. 拉扯 la1che3, v.t., (2) (la1che0) involve other persons by loose talk;
11. 拉扯 la1che3, v.t., give a helping hand to;
12. 拉扯 la1che3, v.t., help and support (s.o.);
13. 拉扯 la1che3, v.t., (3) (la1che3er0) to even up, stretch even.
14. 拉縴 la1qian4, v.t., (1) (of boat going upstream) pull the towrope;
15. 拉縴 la1qian4, v.t., (2) (fig.) act as a go-between (also--兒).
16. 拉抽屜（兒） la1chou1ti0 (la1chou1tie0er0), v.i., pull out desk drawer;
17. 拉抽屜（兒） la1chou1ti0 (la1chou1tie0er0), v.i., (fig.) go back on one's word;
18. 拉抽屜（兒） la1chou1ti0 (la1chou1tie0er0), v.i., make seesaw action.
19. 拉持 la1chi0, v.t., (dial.) bring (s.o.) up.
20. 拉倒 la1dao3, v.t., (1) pull down;
21. 拉倒 la1dao3, v.t., (2) (coll.) forget about it: 這件事我看還是拉倒罷！
22. 拉答 la1da2, adj., untidy, slovenly (of composition, furniture, etc.).
23. 拉丁 la1ding1, n. & adj., (translit.) Latin (also wr. 臘丁).
24. 拉夫 la1fu1, v.t., press men for miliatary or coolie service.
25. 拉忽 *la3hu0, adj., (1) careless, negligent;
26. 拉忽 *la3hu0, adj., (2) stupid, foolish, muddle-headed.
27. 拉火 la1huo3, n., fuse used for ancient-type cannon.
28. 拉賬 la1zhang4, v.t., buy things on credit.
29. 拉饑荒 la1ji1huang1, v.t., (coll.) run short or money.
30. 拉角 la1jiao3, v.t., recuit supporters or players.
31. 拉架 la1jia4, v.t., mediate between two persons quarrelling or fighting.
32. 拉近 la1jin4, v.t., draw nearer.
33. 拉鋸 la1jU4, v.t., (1) cut with a saw;
34. 拉鋸 la1jU4, v.t., (2) make seesaw movements: 拉鋸戰 (fight) a seesaw battle.
35. 拉開 la1kai1, v.t., (1) pull or draw (s.t.) open or apart;
36. 拉開 la1kai1, v.t., (2) (fighters) draw apart.
37. 拉跨 la1kua4, v.i., limp, walk lamely or unevenly.
38. 拉空 la1kong4, v.i., run into debt.
39. 拉了 la1le, (1) v.t., take off (boots, necktie);
40. 拉了 la1le, (2) v.i., acknowledge defeat.
41. 拉鍊 la1lian4, n., zipper.
42. 拉攏 la1lung, v.t., draw (s.o.) over to one's side, draw persons with different views together.
43. 拉馬 la1ma3, v.i., act as a pimp (also 拉皮條 ).
44. 拉溺 la1niao4¹, v.i., to pass water.
45. 拉尿 la1niao4², v.i., ditto.
46. 拉弄 la1nung, v.t. & n., (1) pull apart: 這本書被你拉弄散了 you hav pulled the book apart;
47. 拉弄 la1nung, v.t. & n., (2) wear and tear: 這件衣裳不禁拉弄 this dress cannot stand wear and tear.
48. 拉皮條 la1pi2tiao0, v.i., act as a pimp (also 拉皮條縴 la1pi2tiao0qian4).
49. 拉皮子 la1pi2zi0, v.i., be thickskinned or unashamed.
50. 拉薩 la1sa1, n. Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet.
51. 拉颯 la1sa4, n., & adj., (MC & Soochow dial.) dirt, -ty, garbage (var. of 垃圾, le4se4).
52. 拉稀 la1xi1, v.i., (1) have loose bowels;
53. 拉稀 la1xi1, v.i., (2) (coll.) acknowledge defeat.
54. 拉手（兒） la1shou3(er0), v.t., (1) hold hands;
55. 拉手（兒） la1shou3(er0), v.t., (2) shake hands;
56. 拉手（兒） la1shou3(er0), v.t., (3) join hands: 人家倆人一拉手，就把你給毀了 when they two work together, you are done for.
57. 拉屎 la1shi3, v.t. move bowels.
58. 拉鎖子 la1suo3zi0, n.(in embroidery) setting contour of flower patterns.
59. 拉絲 la1si1, adj., (1) (of action) hesitating: 人家決不拉絲，說走就走they never hesitate and, if they agree to go, will go right away;
60. 拉絲 la1si1, adj., (2) (of speech) longwinded: 說的□捷脆快，並不拉絲 what (he) said was perfectly clear-cut and not long-winded.
61. 拉遢 la2ta0, adj. dirty, untidy.
62. 拉雜 la1za2, adj. & adv. untidy, confused, (of room, etc.): 拉雜書來 write at random.
63. 拉晚兒 la1wa3er0, v.i., (of persons) be a night owl;
64. 拉晚兒 la1wa3er0, v.i., (2) (of ricksaw puller) work at night.
65. 拉曳 la1yi4, v.t. drag along, trail (skirts).
66. 拉運 la1yUn4, v.t. transport by handcarts.

擅 Num. Index: 10A.30-6 ㄕㄢˋ shan4 .

V.i. (1) To arrogate to oneself, to claim arbitrarily: 擅兵，擅權 shan4bing1, shan4qUan2↓.
(2) To make special claim to: 專擅 to be law unto oneself, also to excel in some specialty;
不敢擅美 dare not claim all credit to oneself.

Adv. Arbitrarily: 擅自作主 act arbitrarily;
擅敢 dare without permission (open letters, etc.);
擅便 shan4bian4↓.

Words 1. 擅便 shan4bian4, adv., arbitrarily: 擅便行事 act arbitrarily.
2. 擅兵 shan4bing1, phr., (of governors) hold independent military power.
3. 擅㪫 shan4chang3, v.i., to excel in some field.
4. 擅長 shan4chang2, v.i. & n., to excel;
5. 擅長 shan4chang2, v.i. & n., one's speciality (in some field).
6. 擅權 shan4qUan2, v.i., to hold absolute power, to hold power illegally (as eunuchs in certain periods).
7. 擅國 shan4guo2, v.i., (AC) to rule country as sovereign.
8. 擅利 shan4li4, v.i., to enjoy monopoly in trade.
9. 擅命 shan4ming4, phr., to arrogate power to oneself, be defacto ruler.

揎 Num. Index: 10A.30-6 ㄒㄩㄢ xUan1 .

V.i. To roll up sleeves: 揎拳擄袖 roll up sleeves and raise fists to fight;
揎擊 to hit with bare fists.

控 Num. Index: 10A.30-6 ㄎㄨㄥˋ kong4 .

V.t. (1) To accuse at court: 控告，控訴 kong4gao4, kong4su4↓.
(2) To subject to control, to curb (horse): 控制 kong4zhi4↓.
(3) (AC) to draw a bow: 控弦.
(4) (AC) to fall upon the ground: 控於地.

Words 1. 控告 kong4gao4, (1) v.t., to complain, accuse;
2. 控告 kong4gao4, (2) n., a complaint.
3. 控制 kong4zhi4, (1) v.t., to keep in control: 控制不了 cannot control;
4. 控制 kong4zhi4, (2) n., control: 受他控制 under his control and direction;
5. 控制 kong4zhi4, n., 控制艙 (astron.) service module.
6. 控訴 kong4su4, v.t. & n., see kong4gao4↑.
7. 控御 kong4yU4, v.t., to control and direct.

搓 Num. Index: 10A.30-8 ㄘㄨㄛ cuo1 [Related 擦 10A.01, 挫 10A.11, 銼 81A.11, 磋 31B.30]

V.i. & t. To rub or roll with hand: 搓揉 cuo1rou2↓;
搓繩子 roll a rope;
搓作一團 roll into a ball;
搓紙捻兒 93B.71.

Words 1. 搓板兒 cuo1ba3er0, n., washing board.
2. 搓腳石 cuo1jiao3shi2, n., stone near gate for wiping shoes.
3. 搓弄 cuo1nung (sp. pr. also cuo2nung), v.i. & t., to rub s.t. between hands.
4. 搓揉 cuo1rou2, v.i. & t., ditto.
5. 搓碎 tsouosui4, v.t., rub into powder or bits.

搤 Num. Index: 10A.30-8

□ Num. Index: 10A.30-8 ㄑㄧㄣˊ qin2 .

V.t. (1) To grasp by hand.
(2) To seize enemy (var. of 擒).

拶 Num. Index: 10A.32-9 ㄗㄚˊ za2 (also ㄗㄢˇ zan3 ).

V.t. To press, squeeze hard, to subject to pressure.

Words 1. 拶指 za2zhi3 (zan2zhi3) v.i., press fingers between sticks as a form of torture.
2. 拶子 zan3zi0, n., such instruments of torture.

拮 Num. Index: 10A.40-1 ㄐㄧㄝˊ jie2 .

Words 1. 拮据 jie2jU1, (1) n., a sore hand;
2. 拮据 jie2jU1, (2) adj., lacking financial resources: 手頭拮据 broke , short of funds.
3. 拮抗筋 jie2kang4jin1, n., (physiol.) antagonistic muscles (opp. 協同筋 synergistic muscles).

□ Num. Index: 10A.40-2 muoh . [Related 搦 10A.50 in 搦戰]

V.t. To hold in hand, grasp: 手□雙斧 (MC) holding a battle-axe in each hand
戰廝殺 (MC) challenge to fight.

搭 Num. Index: 10A.40-2 ㄉㄚ da1 .

N.1 adjunct. (MC) 三五搭人家 three or four houses.

N. Linking stroke in same character or adjacent characters in calligraphy.

V.i. & t. (1) To put up, put together: 搭棚，戲臺，浮橋 put up a shed, a temporary theatrical stage, a pontoon bridge;
搭彩 put up festoons;
see 搭架子 da1jia4zi0↓.
(2) To join up , attach to : 搭幫，搭夥，搭伴 travel with others in same vehicle, esp. 搭船，搭車 go aboard a boat, a car, thus 搭客 (be) a passenger;
搭姘頭 (and dial. 搭夥計) man and woman live together without marriage;
張弓搭箭 attach arrow to bow;
衣服搭在竹竿上 hang laundry on bamboo pole;
牽搭，勾搭 to induce attachment to ,work in collusion with s.o.;
搭朋友 attach or attract s.o. as friend;
搭錯線 (Cantonese phr.) cross wire, wrong number (in telephoning).
(3) To make certain gestures: 搭把手, 搭架子 da1ba2shou3, da1jia4zi0↓.
(4) To copulate: 搭配 ditto.

Words 1. 搭把手 da1ba2shou3, phr., as in 請您搭把手兒，幫我一下please give me a hand.
2. 搭包 da1bao0, n., waistband outside jacket, used for carrying things (also wr. 褡包 63C.40).
3. 搭膊 da1bo0, n., (MC) see da1bao0↑.
4. 搭補 da1bu3, v.t., to make up what is needed or missing.
5. 搭搭腳 da1da1jiao3, v.i., (1) to rest one's feet;
6. 搭搭腳 da1da1jiao3, v.i., (2) da1jiao3er0↓.
7. 搭話 da1hua4, v.i., strike up a conversation with s.o..
8. 搭夥 da1huo3, v.i., travel with others;
9. 搭夥 da1huo3, v.i., join up with party.
10. 搭著 da1zhe0, phr., in addition: 搭著他老子逼他念書 besides, his father forced him to study.
11. 搭架子 da1jia4zi0, v.i., (fig.) put on airs;
12. 搭架子 da1jia4zi0, v.i., (lit.) put up scaffolding.
13. 搭腳兒 da1jiao3er0, v.i., take vehicle to rest one's legs.
14. 搭街坊 da1jie1fang0, v.i., be neighbors.
15. 搭界 da1jie4, v.i., be adjacent.
16. 搭救 da1jiu4, v.t., to rescue (s.o. in distress).
17. 搭住 da1zhu4, v.i., take up lodging: 和人搭住 share house with s.o.
18. 搭桌 da1zhuo1, v.i., (formerly of theatrical troupe) give performance for relief.
19. 搭拉 da1la0, v.i., hang down: 搭拉下來;
20. 搭拉 da1la0, v.i., 搭拉尾巴 da1la0yi3ba0, hang tail (of dog);
21. 搭拉 da1la0, v.i., 搭拉貨 da1la0huo4, bad or damaged goods (also wr. 耷拉).
22. 搭撒 da1sa1, v.i., (eyelids) droop.
23. 搭訕著 da1shan4zhe0, adv., (reply, leave) in a listless or embarrassed manner.
24. 搭手 da1shou3, n., tumor around shouler blads;
25. 搭手 da1shou3, n., accomplice in swindle, gambling, etc.
26. 搭載 da1zai4, v.i., go on boat or car as additional passenger.

拈 Num. Index: 10A.40-2 ㄋㄧㄢˊ nian2 (*ㄋㄧㄢˇ nian3 ).

V.t. (1) To take or pick up s.t. with one's fingers: 拈弄 examine, fondle s.t. in hand;
拈香 (rel.) burn incense sticks before the altar;
拈鬚 stroke one's beard;
拈花惹草 have many love affairs;
拈筆 pick up the pen to write.
(2) (*nian3) (Interch.捻) roll up s.t. with one's fingers or between palms.

Words 1. 拈鬮 nian2jiu1, v.t., draw lots.
2. 拈酸 nian2suan1, v.t., be jealous.

拓 Num. Index: 10A.40-3 ㄊㄨㄛˋ tuo4 (*ㄊㄚˋ ta4 ).

V.i. & t. (1) To expand (territory, etc.): 開拓，拓地，拓荒 develop waste land;
拓邊 develop frontier regions, expand boundary.
(2) Push (object) with hand.
(3) (*ta4) To make rubbings of inscriptions: 這幅碑帖拓得很好 this rubbing of inscription is well done.

Words 1. 拓本 *ta4ben3, n., a rubbing, esp. of ancient inscription, (the rubbing itself could be ancient and therefore important).
2. 拓撲學 tuo4bu2xUe2, n., (math.) topology.
3. 拓荒 tuo4huang1, v.t., to develop waste land.
4. 拓展 tuo4zhan3, v.i. & t., to develop, expand (business, industry).
5. 拓殖 tuo4zhi2, v.t., to colonize.
6. 拓落 tuo4luo4, adj., in hard luck, unsuccessful in career.

扣 Num. Index: 10A.40-4 ㄎㄡˋ kou4 .

N. (1) A knot: 扣子，扣兒 kou4zi0, kou4er0↓;
鈕扣 cloth button;
花扣 decorative button;
鞋扣 shoe buckle;
打了死扣 a knot that does not get loose by itself;
絲絲入扣 (of novels, fine reasoning) all threads neatly tied up, closely knit.
(2) A bunch, bundle: 一扣線 a bundle of thread;
一扣文書 a sheaf of documents, letters.

V.t. (1) To tie up, together, button up:扣緊 tie up well;
把衣服扣好 button up dress;
扣在一起 tie up together;
扣馬 (＝牽馬 ) lead horse on strap.
(2) To arrest: 扣押，扣留 kou4ya1, kou4liu2↓;
把這人扣起來 arrest this person;
把行車執照扣下來 take away driving license.
(3) To discount, deduct, take off, hold back part or whole: 扣除 kou4chu2↓;
回扣 discount for agent;
扣底子 (coll.) ditto;
扣錢 deduct money;
扣薪水 deduct part of salary;
扣分數 deduct school marks;
剋扣 illegally deduct (soldier's pay, ration).
(4) Cover on top: 扣幵瓦蓋 cover with roof tiles;
把碗扣在盤子上 turn bowl over on the plate;
扣在我頭上 put (unpleasant duty) on my shoulder.
(5) To strike, knock: (interch.叩門) 扣門 knock at door;
扣舷 knock on boat's side (for rhythm while singing);
扣其背 slap one's back.

Words 1. 扣除 kou4chu2, v.t., to deduct (expenses, etc.).
2. 扣兒 kou4er0, n., a knot.
3. 扣留 kou4liu2, v.t., detain (person, car, etc.)
4. 扣肉 kou4rou4, n., a Szechuan specialty, a dish of richly seasoned steamed pork.
5. 扣頭 kou4tou0, n., discount on price.
6. 扣子 kou4zi0, n., (1) a knot;
7. 扣子 kou4zi0, n., (2) a knot or bottleneck in affairs;
8. 扣子 kou4zi0, n., (3) suspense at end of chapter in novels.
9. 扣押 kou4ya1, v.t., to detain (person).

撂 Num. Index: 10A.40-4 ㄌㄧㄠˋ liao4 .

V.t. (1) To drop: 把東西撂下來 drop things on the ground;
撂手不管 wash one's hands of the matter;
太太死了，撂下兩個孩子 the mother died, leaving two children behind.
(2) (Coll.) die, pop.撂了.

Words 1. 撂地 liao4di4, v.i., show acrobatic skill in open spaces (also called 拉㪫).
2. 撂跤 liao4jiao1, v.i., a form of wrestling.

招 Num. Index: 10A.40-5 ㄓㄠ zhao1 .

N. (1) One move in boxing (hold, thrust, catch, counterblow, etc.) 招 or 招數 zhao1shu4↓;
這一招真厲害 that was a beautiful move (strike, parry, etc.);
妙招,巧招 beautiful move;
絕招 (boxing) master blow, against which there is no defense.
(2) (AC) target.

V.i. & t. (1) To beckon: 以手招之 beckon him to come;
招之即來，麾之則去 at beck and call.
(2) To-enlist, invite to be member, enlist solidiers: 招兵，招募，招安 zhao1bing1, zhao1mu4, zhao1an1↓;
enlist students 招生 zhao1sheng1↓;
招女婿 to take in a son-in-law to bear bride's clan name, rather than marry her out, see 招親 zhao1qin1↓;
招友作春遊 invite a friend to a spring outing;
招會員 enlist new members;
招租 (house) to let.
(3) To incite, incur, to court disaster:招災,招禍 zhao1zai1, zhao1huo4↓;
to provoke laughter, contempt: 招笑(招人笑), 招瞪，招打 zhao1xiao4,zhao1deng4, zhao1da3↓;
incite hatred, etc.: 招怨 zhao1yUan4↓;
滿招損 (AC) pride leads to loss or downfall.
(4) To provoke, flirt with: 招惹 zhao1re↓;
別再招他了 don't provoke him again;
招蜂引蝶 (of women) flirt with men.
(5) To receive (guests, customers), extend (business, clientele): 招生意 to get new customers;
招呼，招徠，招攬 zhao1hu1, zhao1lai, zhao1lan3↓.
(6) To confess: 不打自招 make a confession, admit fault freely or unintentionally;
招供，招認 zhao1gong1, zhao1ren4↓.
(7)To infect: 這病可招人 (coll.) this disease is infectious.
(8) (AC) to tie up: 既入其苙，又從而招之(AC) after they have got (the pig) into pen, they begin to tie it up.

Words 1. 招安 zhao1an1, v.t., see zhao1fu3↓.
2. 招標 zhao1biao1, v.i., invite bids (for contract).
3. 招兵 zhao1bing1, v.i., to recruit men for army, enlist men for armed forces: 招兵買馬 prepare for war;
4. 招兵 zhao1bing1, v.i., to expand a fighting force.
5. 招承 zhao1cheng2, v.i., to confess, own to (act).
6. 招親 zhao1qin1, v.i., (1) to look for or take son-in-law who will marry into bride's family (taking her family name and living with her family);
7. 招親 zhao1qin1, v.i., (2) (in vern. literature) to elope.
8. 招打 zhao1da3, v.i., to invite or deserve a spanking.
9. 招待 zhao1dai0, (1) n., reception of guest (attentive, negligent, etc.) : 招待不週 (pardon us for) any lack of attention;
10. 招待 zhao1dai0, (2) v.i. & t., to receive guests, visitors: 恕不招待女客 sorry we don't receive lady guests;
11. 招待 zhao1dai0, (3) to serve, look after: 好好的招待他 look after him well;
12. 招待 zhao1dai0, 這店夥不會招待客人 this shop employee does not know how to serve customers;
13. 招待 zhao1dai0, 招待員 steward or usher;
14. 招待 zhao1dai0, 女招待 stewardess;
15. 招待 zhao1dai0, 招待所 reception room or house, clubhouse for members.
16. 招瞪 zhao1deng4, v.i., “invite stare”--be annoying.
17. 招風耳 zhao1feng1er3, n., projecting ears.
18. 招撫 zhao1fu3, v.t., to pacify rebellious area by offering amnesty.
19. 招供 zhao1gong1, v.i. & n., to confess;
20. 招供 zhao1gong1, v.i. & n., a confession, affidavit.
21. 招股 zhao1gu3, v.i., offer shares to public.
22. 招呼 zhao1hu1, v.i., (1) to invite (able men at court);
23. 招呼 zhao1hu1, v.i., (2) zhao1hu0, (a) to acknowledge acquaintance on the road: 打招呼 say “hello”;
24. 招呼 zhao1hu1, v.i., (b) look after, take care of (child in public square, etc.);
25. 招呼 zhao1hu1, v.i., (c) get into a fight: 他們倆招呼上了 (coll.) they have started fighting;
26. 招呼 zhao1hu1, v.i., (d) call: 有人招呼你 s.o. is calling you;
27. 招呼 zhao1hu1, v.i., (e) instruct s.o. to do s.t.;
28. 招呼 zhao1hu1, v.i., (f) take care lest: 招呼頭上的磚頭掉下來 take care lest the brick overhead drops down.
29. 招禍 zhao1huo4, v.t., to invite disaster.
30. 招魂 zhao1hun2, v.i., (1) (AC) “call the soul back”when s.o. is dying, by going up te roof, facing the north and crying his name three times;
31. 招魂 zhao1hun2, v.i., (2) to call the soul back of s.o. who died abroad unburied ,into an empty coffin prepared with his shoes and dress for proper burial;
32. 招魂 zhao1hun2, v.i., 招魂旛 formerly, a pennant before the coffin.
33. 招展 zhao1zhan3, v.i., to float in the wind (as a flag): 花枝招展 flower branches move, or a lady's hair decorations move as she passes by.
34. 招架 zhao1jia4, v.i., (1) to parry a blow, come out and offer combat: 招架不住 cannot sustain the blows;
35. 招架 zhao1jia4, v.i., (2) receive guests, see zhao1dai4, (2)↑;
36. 招架 zhao1jia4, v.i., (3) (MC) to confess, (see zhao1ren4↓): 他若欺心不架時 if he is dishonest and will not admit.…
37. 招咎 zhao1jiu4, v.i., give cause for blame or disaster.
38. 招集 zhao1ji0, v.t., to assemble (men, members);
39. 招集 zhao1ji0, v.t., call for conference.
40. 招贅 zhao1zhui4, v.i., see zhao1qin1↑.
41. 招致 zhao1zhi4, v.t., to invite (learned men) to serve at court or college.
42. 招考 zhao1kao3, v.i. & n., (give) entrance examination.
43. 招兒 zhao1er0, n., (1) (coll.) plan or strategy: 你出的好招兒 you have suggested a good plan;
44. 招兒 zhao1er0, n., (2) posted bill, a signboard: 招貼，招牌 zhao1tie1, zhao1pai0↓.
45. 招攬 zhao1lan3, v.t., (1) to invite (able men);
46. 招攬 zhao1lan3, v.t., (2) to extend business by securing new customers: 招攬生意.
47. 招徠 zhao1lai, v.t., see zhao1zhi4↑.
48. 招領 zhao1ling3, v.t., to take home (lost child, dog, article) by presenting oneself as owner;
49. 招領 zhao1ling3, v.t., advertise for owner of lost thing.
50. 招募 zhao1mu4, v.t., to enlist men for army or other form of service.
51. 招牌 zhao1pai0, n., a shop signboard;
52. 招牌 zhao1pai0, n., established trademark or trade name: 好招牌 a name or person enjoying popularity.
53. 招盤 zhao1pan2, v.i., to sell shop and contents to prospetive buyer.
54. 招惹 zhao1re, v.t., to provoke (person, resentment).
55. 招認 zhao1ren4, v.i., to confess (crime);
56. 招認 zhao1ren4, v.i., to claim (lost articles).
57. 招生 zhao1sheng1, v.i., to hold entrance examinations, see zhao1kao3↑.
58. 招笑（兒） zhao1xiao4(er0), v.i., to invite or provoke laughter: 你說話真招笑兒 what you say is laughable.
59. 招手兒 zhao1shou3er0, v.i., to beckon with the hand.
60. 招數 zhao1shu4, n., one move in boxing, see N.1↑.
61. 招說 zhao1shuo1, v.i., be annoying (as a too restless child).
62. 招事 zhao1shi4, v.i., cause trouble by reckless words or action.
63. 招討 zhao1tao3, v.t., to suppress (rebels) by force and calling for surrender.
64. 招貼 zhao1tie1, n., bills on wall, billboards.
65. 招提 zhao1ti2, n., (Budd.) a monastery;
66. 招提 zhao1ti2, n., the Sangha or Buddhist Church (corruption from 拓𥌓提舍 Sanskr.－Katurdisa).
67. 招子 zhao1zi0, n., (1) bills on walls;
68. 招子 zhao1zi0, n., (2) shop sign.
69. 招災 zhao1zai1, v.i., to invite calamity.
70. 招租 zhao1zu1, v.i., (house) to let.
71. 招眼 zhao1yan3, adj., conspicuous;
72. 招眼 zhao1yan3, 招眼毒 zhao1yao1du2, v.i., cause jealousy.
73. 招邀 zhao1yao1, v.t., to invite (to party, etc.)
74. 招搖 zhao1yao2, v.i., show off, attract too much attention: 招搖 (而) 過巿 pass along the streets dressed to attract attention;
75. 招搖 zhao1yao2, v.i., 招搖撞騙 to swindle by false pretenses.
76. 招引 zhao1yin0, v.i., see zhao1zhi4↑.
77. 招怨 zhao1yUan4, v.i., to cause hatred by reckless words or behavior.

据 Num. Index: 10A.40-5 ㄐㄩ jU1 [Pop. of 據 jyuh 10A.02]

Words 1. 拮据 jie2jU1, adj., short of money.

捃 Num. Index: 10A.40-5 ㄐㄩㄣˋ jUn4 .

V.t. (LL) choose, select, see compp.↓.

Words 1. 捃華 jUn4hua2, v.i., extract the essence, select the most essential points.
2. 捃摭 jUn4zhi2, v.t., collect, gather (quotations, etc.)
3. 捃拾 jUn4shi2, v.t., ditto.

掊 Num. Index: 10A.40-6 ㄆㄡˊ pou2 , ㄆㄡˇ pou3

V.t. (1) To attack physically: 掊擊 give blows, attack physically or verbally.
(2) U.f. 坏 to cup (soil) in hand.
(3) U.f. 裒 to gather, haul: 掊克 levy heavy taxes from people.

掂 Num. Index: 10A.40-6 ㄉㄧㄢ dian1 . [Anc. var.敁]

V.i. & t. To weigh in the hand, to estimate:掂一掂有多重 weigh in hand and see how heavy it is;
掂斤播兩 to argue about little details (also wr. 搿兩).

Words 1. 掂對 dian1dui4, v.i., estimate and consider relative importance.
2. 拈敪 dian1duo1, v.i., to estimate weight of s.t. held in hand;
3. 拈敪 dian1duo1, v.i., estimate and consider relative importance (also wr.敁敪).
4. 掂過兒 dian1guo4er0, v.i., enumerate s.o.'s mistakes: 掂十來個過兒 has repeatedly mentioned some mistakes a dozen times.
5. 掂算 dian1suan4, v.i., estimate, calculate (costs, etc.).

搪 Num. Index: 10A.40-6 ㄊㄤˊ tang2 .

V.t. (1) To block: 搪差使 fulfill assignment nominally;
搪饑餓 stop hunger by eating s.t.;
搪賬 evade payment of debts;
再搪幾天 delay for a few days;
搪不住風雨 cannot keep out wind and rain;
see 搪塞 tang2se4↓.
(2) (MC) 搪酒吃 ask for wine.

Words 1. 搪塞 tang2se4, v.t., fulfill assignment nominally, use evasive answers.
2. 搪瓷 tang2ci2, n., enamelware
3. 搪突 tang2tu2, v.t., see 唐突 61.40.

□ Num. Index: 10A.40-6 ㄎㄜˊ ke2 .

V.i. & t. (1) To catch in hand: 手况□幵一大把錢 holds a lot of cash in his hand;
catch , get stuck: □住的他的喉嚨 s.t. caught in his throat;
抽屜□住了，打不開 drawer gets stuck.
(2) To make difficulties for (person): 故意□人 embarrass person on purpose.

拾 Num. Index: 10A.40-8 ㄕˊ shi2 (*ㄕㄜˋ she4 , *ㄙˋ si4 ).

V.t. (1) To pick up: 拾起來 pick it up;
拾人牙慧, 拾人唾餘 (contempt.) pick up what others say or write;
拾物招領 articles found, owner please contact;
拾金不昧 return money found;
拾級 (*sheh-jir) 而登 mount up a flight of steps;
拾遺 shi2yi2↓;
如俛拾芥(AC) as easy as to pick dirt from the floor (芥 s.t. insignificant).
(2) To gather: 揀拾select and gather;
拾取 shi2qU3↓;
收拾 put (room, objects) in order.
(3) To turn (things) about: 拾翻 shi2fan0↓.

Words 1. 拾取 shi2qU3, v.t., (1) collect, gather: 拾取風光月色 (LL) to take in and enjoy the air and the moon;
2. 拾取 shi2qU3, v.t., (2) to pick up from the ground.
3. 拾掇 shi2duo0, v.t., (1) to assemble and put to order;
4. 拾掇 shi2duo0, v.t., (2) to gather (sundry things, quotations);
5. 拾掇 shi2duo0, v.t., (3) to punish: 非拾掇拾掇他不可 must teach him a lesson.
6. 拾翻 *si4fan0, v.t., to turn upside down: 把一抽屜的東西都拾翻亂了 has turned over the contents of the drawer.
7. 拾漏 (兒) (子) shi2lou4(er0)(zi0), v.i., to find a chance to pick up some money.
8. 拾沒 shi2mo0, adj., (MC) ＝什麼，甚麼 what?
9. 拾笑兒 shi2xiao4er0, v.i., to join in laughter.
10. 拾遺 shi2yi2, n. & v.i., (1) (to make) a supplement of omissions in some work;
11. 拾遺 shi2yi2, n. & v.i., (2) to pick up lost articles.

捨 Num. Index: 10A.40-8 ㄕㄜˇ she3 .

V.t. (1) To part with (what is dear): 難分難捨 (of lovers) find it difficult to tear apart;
割捨 cut off (what is dear);
捨掉 abandon, forsake;
捨得，捨不得 she3de0, she3bu4de2↓;
捨命 she3ming4↓;
捨死忘生 risk one's life for some worthy cause;
捨身救人 sacrifice one's life to save others;
捨生取義 prefer honor to life;
捨近取遠 go for the abstruse and forget the obvious;
捨己從人 give up one's own views and follow others.
(2) To give alms: 捨粥，捨飯 to give gruel or rice to the poor;
施捨 give alms, contribute to a monastery.

Words 1. 捨不得 she3bu4de2, v.t., loath to give up: 捨不得去 unwilling to go;
2. 捨不得 she3bu4de2, v.t., 捨不得放 unwilling to let go.
3. 捨棄 she3chi4, v.t., to abandon (lover), cut out (bad habits), give up (one's contention).
4. 捨得 she3de0, v.i., (1) be willing to give up or away: 捨得一個假期 sacrifice a holiday (for some work);
5. 捨得 she3de0, v.i., (2) can be parted with;
6. 捨得 she3de0, v.i., see she3bu4de2↑.
7. 捨哥兒 she3ge0er0, n., (coll.) a hapless and friendless person.
8. 捨著 she3zhe0, v.i., (MC) forced to part with s.t.: 捨著還了他十兩金子 had to return him ten ounces of gold.
9. 捨命 she3ming4, adv., at the risk of one's life (＝拼命).
10. 捨身 she3shen1, v.i., (Budd. & gen.) risk one's life to (save others, country).

搶 Num. Index: 10A.40-8 ㄑㄧㄤˇ qiang3 (*ㄑㄧㄤ qiang1 ).

V.i. & t. (1) To rob, loot, take by violence: 搶奪，搶掠 qiang3duo2, qiang3lUe4↓;
搶親 capture bride from bride's family for wedding (by those too poor to pay for ceremony), see 搶婚 qiang3hun1↓;
搶東西 scramble for things in a riot or fracas;
搶來的 obtained by loot or scramble.
(2) To wrangle for first place: 搶先 compete in being the first to;
搶前發言 (several persons) try to speak first;
搶盡鏡頭 phr., steal the spotlight;
搶出風頭 try to outshine others.
(3) To rush in an emergency: 搶上幾步 rush forward a few steps;
搶修河隄 rush to repair dykes;
搶購物品 rush to buy up things (anticipating higher prices, etc.);
搶救 qiang3jiu4↓.
(4) To bruise: 搶破皮 bruise skin.
(5) To sharpen (knives, scissors).
(6) (*qiang1) To brave: 搶風 brave the wind;
搶鋒陷陣 to smash into enemy ranks.
(7) (*qiang1 or *chuang3) 頭搶地 knock head on the ground.

Words 1. 搶案 qiang3an4, n., a case of robbery.
2. 搶背 qiang3bei4, v.i., (old opera) a way of somersault landing on one's back.
3. 搶白 qiang3bo2, v.t., berate (person) openly, cut short abruptly: 被他搶白了一頓 was cut short by him rudely, berated.
4. 搶奪 qiang3duo2, v.i. & t., to loot;
5. 搶奪 qiang3duo2, v.i. & t., to wrangle for (profit, power, territory).
6. 搶鋒 qiang3feng1, v.i., (callig.) a stroke made by reversing tip of brush, dist. 順鋒.
7. 搶購 qiang3gou4, v.t., to rush to buy, anticipating scarcity.
8. 搶婚 qiang3hun1, v.i., to kidnap or carry off a woman and marry her.
9. 搶紅 qiang3hong2, n., a form of dice game.
10. 搶劫 qiang3jie2, v.t., to rob, commit robbery.
11. 搶救 qiang3jiu4, v.t., rush to save (from fire, flood).
12. 搶掠（略） qiang3lUe4, v.t., to loot (town, village).
13. 搶嘴 qiang2zui3, v.t., (several persons) shout and talk in confusion.

括 Num. Index: 10A.40-9 ㄍㄨㄚ gua1 (also ㄎㄨㄛˋ kuo4 ).

V.t. (1) Include, enclose, embrace, comprise: 包括 consist of;
總括 to sum up;
囊括 bag everything, monopolize.
(2) Scrape up or together: 搜括 ransack, be carpetbagger.
(3) To tie, fasten: 括髮 (AC) bind up the hair with hemp as a symbol of mouring.

Words 1. 括搭 gua1da0, v.t., as in 括搭著臉 pull a long face.
2. 括號 gua1hao4, n., brackets or parentheses (also 括弧).
3. 括弧 gua1hu2, n., (＝括號), see hua4↑.

抬 Num. Index: 10A.40-9 ㄊㄞˊ tai2 [Pop. of 寿 10A.11]

擔 Num. Index: 10A.40-9 ㄉㄢ dan1 (as vb.), *ㄉㄢˋ dan4 (as n.). [Pop. 汮]

N. (*dan4) (dan1zi0) A carrier load, two units on ends of pole carried on shoulder: 一擔菜，米 such a load of vegetables, rice;
擔擔子 dan1*dan4zi0, carry a load;
扁擔，擔杆 carrying pole.
(2) A picul, unit of measure.

V.t. (1) Carry, bear (lit. & fig.): 擔水，米 carry water, rice;
擔水向河頭賣 carry coal to Newcastle;
擔得動，不動 can or cannot, lift up and carry;
擔得起，不起 can ,cannot bear responsibility, oft. 擔當，擔待 (得起，不起) dan1dang1, dan1dai4↓;
take blame for: 擔錯，擔不是 take blame for mistakes;
擔是不擔錯 will take credit for what is right, but not bear blame for mistakes;
擔處分 will bear responsibility if s.t. fails.
(2) Suffer, endure: 擔風，擔險 endure hardships of weather, risks;
擔驚 bear the worries, be exposed to fears;
擔心 dan1xin1↓.

Words 1. 擔保 dan1bao3, v.t. & n., guarantee: 擔保你沒事 guarantee you will not be in trouble;
2. 擔保 dan1bao3, v.t. & n., 擔保人 be guarantor.
3. 擔承 dan1cheng2, v.t., shoulder up responsibility: 擔承責任， see dan1dang1, dan1dai4↓.
4. 擔待 dan1dai4, v.t., 擔: see V.t.1↑;
5. 擔待 dan1dai4, v.t., 擔待 (擔起，不起) can, cannot bear responsibility (also 擔當dan1dang1).
6. 擔負 dan1fu4, v.t., carry (burden, responsibility).
7. 擔擱 dan1ge0, v.i. & t., delay: 擔擱一件事 cause s.t. to be delayed;
8. 擔擱 dan1ge0, v.i. & t., usu. wr. 揸擱，耽擱.
9. 擔荷 da4nheh, v.t. & n., (carry) burden.
10. 擔架宝 dan1jia4chuang2, n., stretcher.
11. 擔任 dan1ren4, v.t., fill (post), take charge of (responsibility): 擔任賬項 take charge of accounts;
12. 擔任 dan1ren4, v.t., 擔任秘書 act as secretary.
13. 擔心 dan1xin1, v.i., worry, be worried: 不必擔心 don't worry.
14. 擔憂 dan1you1, v.t., be worried.