不 Num. Index: 31.22 Re. pr. ㄅㄨ bu1 (sp. pr. ㄅㄨˋ bu4 , except ㄅㄨˊ bu2 before 4th tone: thus 不是 bu2shi4 , 不怕 bu2pa4 ).

Adv. Not see many common combinations in list;
typical of special uses are: (1) In elliptical sentences: “你去不去?” “我不” “Are you going?” “I am not.”
(2) With another negative to form double negative: 不無 not without;
不無可取 not without merit;
無不，莫不 all, without exception;
莫不感激 (we) all are grateful;
不免 “cannot help,” (common MC) must, have to: 不免回去一趟 have to go home and see;
不免心中不樂 could not help feeling disappointed.
(3) In comb. 不…不 neither this nor that: 不大不小 not too big nor too small--just right;
不清不楚，不明不白 not clear;
不三不四 cannot make head or tail;
irregular, shapeless;
不知不覺 unconsciously;
不男不女 effeminate man, manly woman;
不倫不類 nondescript;
neither fowl nor fish;
不偏不黨 fair to all;
不卑不亢 neither obsequious nor arrogant--cordial but independent;
不即不離 neither accepting nor rejecting (proposal), maintaining discreet distance;
不多不少 just the right amount.
(4) In comb.不…而 without: 不問而知 one knows without asking;
不學而能 do a thing easily, naturally;
不寒而慄 makes one shudder (at sight);
不勞而獲 gain results without working for them;
不脛而走 “runs without legs”--disappear;
不翼而飛 “fly without wings,” ditto;
不約而同，不謀而合 agree, fit without previous consultation, be a coincident.
(5) Placed before auxiliary verbs: 不能，不克 cannot, unable;
不會 will not, cannot;
不必 it's not necessary;
不合，不宜，不該，不應 should not;
不是 is not;
不肯 not willing;
不可，不可以 may not, must not;
不得 bu4de2↓.
(6) With common vbb.: 不知 do not know;
不識 ditto;
不料 did not expect;
不想 never thought;
不見得 bu2jian4de0↓;
不妨 bu4fang2↓;
不禁 bu2jin4↓;
不外，不過 bu2wai4, bu2guo4;
不如 bu4ru2↓.
(7) Sometimes, rarely, combined with nn.: 不衫不履 without shirt or shoes;
不毛之地 barren land.
(8) With other advv.: 不但 not only, more than;
不寧 not only.
(9) Freely with adjj.: 不行 bu4xing2↓;
不同 different, unlike;
不多 not much;
不好 bu4hao3↓;
不便 bu2bian4↓;
不舒服 unwell, uncomfortable;
不滿意 dissatisfied;
不安 bu4an1, 不快 bu4kuai4↓.

Words 1. 不礙 bu2ai4, phr., (不礙事) does not matter;
2. 不礙 bu2ai4, no harm (trying, etc.) see bu4fang2↓.
3. 不安 bu4an1, adj., uneasy;
4. 不安 bu4an1, adj., unwell;
5. 不安 bu4an1, adj., unsatisfied.
6. 不備 bu2bei4, phr., (1) (at end of letter) there is more than I can tell you in this letter;
7. 不備 bu2bei4, phr., (2) adj., unprepared: 乘其不備 take advantage of s.o.'s unpreparedness.
8. 不必 bu4bi1, adv., not necessary, need not: 不必客氣 need not stand on ceremony;
9. 不必 bu4bi1, adv., 不必說 that goes without saying;
10. 不必 bu4bi1, adj., 不必等 do not wait.
11. 不便 bu2bian4, adj., inconvenient: 不便告訴你 inconvenient to inform you.
12. 不辰 bu4chen2, phr., 我生不辰 I was born under unlucky star.
13. 不成 bu4cheng2, phr., (1) will not do (＝不行 bu4xing2↓);
14. 不成 bu4cheng2, prh., (2) 難道不成 you don't mean (s.t. quite uncalled-for).
15. 不成話 bu4cheng2hua4, phr., (s.t.) is ridiculous.
16. 不器 bu4chi4, phr., 君子不器 (AC) “a gentleman's ability is not confined to any one thing” (versatile).
17. 不起 bu4chi3, (1) adj., in 不起之症 incurable sickness;
18. 不起 bu4chi3, (2) vb. complement: 看不起 despise;
19. 不起 bu4chi3, vb. 買不起 cannot afford to buy;
20. 不起 bu4chi3, vb. 想不起 cannot recall, or call up to mind;
21. 不起 bu4chi3, vb. cannot lift up, etc.
22. 不求人 bu4qiu2ren2, n., bamboo or wooden back-scratcher with long handle.
23. 不情 bu4qing2, adj., as in 不情之請 unreasonable demand;
24. 不情 bu4qing2, adj., also (court.) my presumptuous demand.
25. 不揣 bu4chuai3, phr., (court.) am presumptuous.
26. 不啻 bu4chi4, phr., same as, as if: 不啻天地 same as the difference between heaven and earth.
27. 不𡡷 bu4qUn2, phr., stand out among the group.
28. 不齒 bu4chi3, phr., be ashamed to be regarded in same group.
29. 不倒翁 bu4dao3weng1, n., a doll which always rights itself up;
30. 不倒翁 bu4dao3weng1, n., (fig.) a politician surviving all upheavals.
31. 不大離兒 bu2da4li2 (bu2da4lierer0), adv., almost (＝差不多).
32. 不但 bu2dan4, adv., not only.
33. 不到 bu2dao4¹, phr., not quite: 不到三十 under thirty.
34. 不道 bu2dao4², (1) phr., contrary to expectations (see bu4liao4↓);
35. 不道 bu2dao4², (2) adj., unreasonable, wicked.
36. 不得 bu4de2, phr., cannot, unable: 不得而知 cannot know (results; answer);
37. 不得 bu4de2, phr., 不得勁 (兒) (s.t., s.o.) does not work properly;
38. 不得 bu4de2, phr., in awkward position;
39. 不得 bu4de2, phr., 不得不 cannot but, cannot help (doing);
40. 不得 bu4de2, phr., 不得已 could not help (doing), have no choice but to;
41. 不得 bu4de2, phr., 不得了 be in a bad way, disastrous, impending;
42. 不得 bu4de2, phr., 了不得 wonderful.
43. 不弔 bu2diao4, adj., (AC) fall under bad times, unlucky.
44. 不第 bu2di4, phr., (1) fail in examinations for degrees;
45. 不第 bu2di4, phr., (2) not only.
46. 不定 bu2ding4, adv., not necessarily (bad, etc.), (also 不一定).
47. 不對 bu2dui4, adj., (1) (of answers) wrong, not so;
48. 不對 bu2dui4, adj., (2) do not get along (with person): 不對勁 (兒) not right, do not fit in or agree, do not get along well.
49. 不動產 bu2dong4chan3, n., immovable (real property).
50. 不獨 bu4du2, phr., (LL) not only, see bu4dan4↓.
51. 不爾 bu2er3, phr., not so, see bu4ran2↓.
52. 不貳 bu2er4, adj., loyal (to one master only).
53. 不法 bu4fa3, adj., illegal (acts).
54. 不凡 bu4fan2, adj., extraordianry, unusual.
55. 不妨 bu4fang2, phr., no harm (trying, speaking directly to person, etc.).
56. 不服 bu4fu2, phr., (1) unwilling (to admit, recognize, accept decision);
57. 不服 bu4fu2, phr., (2) 不服水土 body does not agree with climate.
58. 不敢 bu2gan3, vb. aux., dare not;
59. 不敢 bu2gan3, vb. aux.,不敢當 bu2gan3dang1, phr., (formula for thanking) I am unworthy.
60. 不甘 bu4gan1, phr., dissatisfied, chagrined ,will not take it lying down.
61. 不根 bu4gen1, adj., baseless (talk).
62. 不更事 bu4geng1shi4, phr., 少不更事 inexperienced in life.
63. 不辜 bu4gu1, n., an innocent person.
64. 不管 bu4guan3, adj. & conj., regardless (of what happens): 不管什麼人 regardless of persons.
65. 不軌 bu4gui3, adj., irregular (activities).
66. 不規則 bu4gui1ze2, adj., irregular, not regular.
67. 不顧 bu2gu4, phr., disregarding (obligations, “face”, requests, taboos).
68. 不過 bu2guo4, (1) adv., only, merely: 不過如此 it's only soso;
69. 不過 bu2guo4, adv., 不過看一看 merely take a look;
70. 不過 bu2guo4, (2) conj., but, on the other hand;
71. 不過 bu2guo4, conj., 不過意 phr., feel embarrassed (by hospitality etc.).
72. 不國 bu4guo2, phr., already does not function as a country.
73. 不古 bu4gu3¹, phr., 世風不古 customs nowadays are no longer what they were.
74. 不穀 bu4gu3², phr., (AC, said by ruler court.) I (“not competent one”).
75. 不好 bu4hao3, adj., not good, will not do;
76. 不好 bu4hao3, adj., 不好意思 embarrassed;
77. 不好 bu4hao3, adj., 不好了 (a thing) has been spoiled, turned worse.
78. 不合 bu4he2, (1) vb. aux., should not have (done);
79. 不合 bu4he2, (2) conflict with (opinioon, rules, etc.), does not meet with (s.o.'s wishes).
80. 不遑 bu4huang2, phr., (LL) have no time to, too busy to.
81. 不會 bu2hui4, vb. aux., cannot, (conjecture) could not.
82. 不諱 bu2hui4, (1) v.i., (of person) pass away;
83. 不諱 bu2hui4, (2) phr., 直言不諱 speak without fear or favour.
84. 不惑 bu4huo4, n., (allu.) aged forty: 不惑之年，年已不惑.
85. 不羈 bu4ji1, adj., (person, conduct) untrammeled, free, nonconformist (“not bridled”).
86. 不見得 bu2jian4de0, phr., don't appear to be: 不見得兩樣 does not appear to be different;
87. 不見得 bu2jian4de0, phr., as a phr., “I don't think so,” “does not seem so to me.”
88. 不見了 bu2jian4le, v.i., disappear, vanish.
89. 不結盟國家 bu4jie1meng2guo2jia1, n., non-aligned countries.
90. 不濟 bu2ji4, phr., (1) does not help;
91. 不濟 bu2ji4, phr., (2) will not succeed: 不濟事 useless, will fail, will die.
92. 不記名 bu2ji4ming2, phr., anonymous (votes), unregistered (stocks).
93. 不禁 bu2jin4, vb. aux., cannot help (laughing out loud, crying, etc.).
94. 不給 bu4ji3, adj., insufficient, inadequate (funds).
95. 不景氣 bu4jing3chi4, n., (economic) depression.
96. 不經 bu4jing1, adj., absurd;
97. 不經 bu4jing1, adj., 不經濟 uneconomical;
98. 不經 bu4jing1, adj., 不經事 inexperienced;
99. 不經 bu4jing1, adj., 不經意 paying no attention;
100. 不經 bu4jing1, adj., inattentive.
101. 不久 bu4jiu3, n., soon, soon later.
102. 不及 bu4ji2, (1) phr., (this) cannot compare with (that);
103. 不及 bu4ji2, (2) vb. complement, as in 來不及 it's too late (to do).
104. 不住 bu2zhu4, (1) vb. complement, “not firmly,” “not securely”: 站不住 cannot stand one's ground;
105. 不住 bu2zhu4, vb. 抓不住 cannot catch hold of;
106. 不住 bu2zhu4, (2) ceaselessly: 不住口 talk continuously.
107. 不中聽 bu2zhong1ting1, phr., (words) displease person.
108. 不中用 bu2zhong1yong4, adj., useless (person);
109. 不中用 bu2zhong1yong4, adj., (euphem.) (person) is dead.
110. 不准 bu4zhun3, phr., do not permit, it is forbidden to (do).
111. 不支 bu4zhi1, phr., cannot stand up under strain.
112. 不知情 bu4zhi1qing2, phr., (1) do not know what happened (used in affidavit);
113. 不知情 bu4zhi1qing2, phr., (2) do not feel grateful.
114. 不置 bu2zhi4¹, adv., (LL) continuously: 稱賞不置 praise ceaselessly.
115. 不治 bu2zhi4², adj., incurabe.
116. 不至於 bu2zhi4yU2, phr., not to the extent of: 他雖不喜歡你，但也不至於恨你 he may not like you, but surely does not hate you.
117. 不職 bu4zhi2, adj., derelect in duty.
118. 不拘 bu4jU1, adv., regardless (of person, class, kind);
119. 不拘 bu4jU1, adv., any, whatever.
120. 不龜手 bu2jU3shou3, adj., (AC, of washing agent) does not disfigure the skin.
121. 不刊 bu4kan1¹, adj., (of work) immortal.
122. 不堪 bu4kan1², (1) adv., (used after vb. or adj.,) as in 窮乏不堪 extremely or unbearably poor;
123. 不堪 bu4kan1², (2) phr., cannot stand (noise, bother, etc.): 不堪入耳的話 unspeakable words (of abuse).
124. 不可 bu4ke3, vb. aux., may not, must not;
125. 不可 bu4ke3, vb. aux., (also 不可以);
126. 不可 bu4ke3, vb. aux., oft. in double negative: 不可（以）不聽 must not ignore (s.o.'s) advice;
127. 不可 bu4ke3, vb. aux., 不可不慎 must be careful, 不可告人 private and confidential;
128. 不可 bu4ke3, vb. aux., secret or shameful (act, disease, etc.);
129. 不可 bu4ke3, vb. aux., 不可抗力 beyond human control;
130. 不可 bu4ke3, vb. aux., act of God;
131. 不可 bu4ke3, vb. aux., 不可一世 (phr.) hoity-toity;
132. 不可 bu4ke3, vb. aux., haughty airs.
133. 不克 bu4ke4, vb. aux., (LL) cannot (＝不能).
134. 不快 bu4kuai4, adj., (1) displeased;
135. 不快 bu4kuai4, adj., (2) slightly unwell.
136. 不匱 bu4kui4, phr., (AC) endlessly: 孝思不匱 forever filial.
137. 不了 bu4liao3, (1) vb. complement, expressing “cannot accomplish”: 算不了 countless;
138. 不了 bu4liao3, (2) phr., 以不了了之 leave in status quo, like “agree to disagree”;
139. 不了 bu4liao3, phr., 不了情 unfulfilled but eternal love.
140. 不料 bu4liao4, phr., never thought.
141. 不列顛國協 bu4lie4dian1guo2xie2, n., The British Commonwealth of Nations.
142. 不利 bu2li4, (1) adj., disadvantageous;
143. 不利 bu2li4, (2) v.i., do harm to: 不利於你 means to kill you, or harm you.
144. 不吝 bu2lin4, n., (court., and rather formal) I (in self-reference).
145. 不理 bu4li3, (1) v.t., ignore;
146. 不理 bu4li3, (2) 不理於人口 will be criticized by people;
147. 不理 bu4li3, 不理會 inattentive.
148. 不離（兒） bu4li2 (bu4lierer0), adv., pretty good;
149. 不離（兒） bu4li2 (bu4lierer0), adv., 差不離 (兒) almost.
150. 不靈 bu4ling2, adj., (1) (of medicine, machine) does not work well;
151. 不靈 bu4ling2, adj., (2) 不靈了 (＝不行，不成) (s.t.) is spoiled.
152. 不論 bu2lun4, adv., regardless (of persons, etc.).
153. 不律 bu2lU4, n., (AC dial.) a pen (筆).
154. 不滿 bu4man3, adj., dissatisfied.
155. 不毛 bu4mao2, adj., as in 不毛之地 barren land.
156. 不美 bu4mei3, adj., “does not look pretty.”
157. 不免 bu4mian3, vb. aux., have to (esp. in MC dramas).
158. 不眠症 bu4mian2zheng4, n., insomnia.
159. 不敏 bu4min3, n., (LL, in selfreference) I (the first person).
160. 不耐煩 bu2nai4fan2, adj., impatient.
161. 不能 bu4neng2, vb. aux., cannot.
162. 不佞 bu2ning4, n., (rather formal, in writing and speech) I, yours truly.
163. 不怕 bu2pa4, v.i., don't care, am sure: 不怕他不答應 I am sure, I don't doult, he will agree.
164. 不配 bu4pei4, adj., unworthy, not qualified (to criticize).
165. 不平 bu4ping2, adj., (1) unfair;
166. 不平 bu4ping2, adj., (2) uneven;
167. 不平 bu4ping2, adj., (3) phr., 抱不平 feel injustice done to s.o.
168. 不讓於 bu2rang4yU2, phr., quite equal to, can match (s.o.).
169. 不然 bu4ran2, (1) conj., otherwise, if not: 不然的話 ditto;
170. 不然 bu4ran2, (2) phr., 不以為然 (s.o.) thinks it is not so, (s.o.) disagrees.
171. 不忍 bu4ren3, phr., cannot bear to: 不忍人之心 a heart of mercy.
172. 不仁 bu4ren2, adj., (1) unkind, malevolent;
173. 不仁 bu4ren2, adj., (2) (hands, feet) benumbed.
174. 不𠱷症 bu2ren2zheng4, n., infertility, sterility.
175. 不如 bu4ru2, phr., would rather (go home, etc.).
176. 不容 bu4rong2, phr., (1) (condition) does not permit;
177. 不容 bu4rong2, phr., (2) 為人所不容 is unwelcome by people.
178. 不日 bu2ri4, phr., in a few days.
179. 不勝 bu4sheng1, adv., (before or after vb.) overwhelmed: 不勝感愧 or 感愧不勝 feel overwhelmed.
180. 不想 bu4xiang3, phr., never thought, do not want.
181. 不下 bu2xia4, phr., not less (than thirty, etc.).
182. 不像話 bu2xiang4hua4, adj., too ridiculous.
183. 不像樣（兒） bu4xiang4yang4 (er0), adj., disreputable (conduct.).
184. 不相稱 bu4xiang1cheng4, adj., incompatible.
185. 不相干 bu4xiang1gan1, phr., (affair) does not concern (person).
186. 不相能 bu4xiang1neng2, phr., do not get along well together.
187. 不相下 bu4xiang1xia4, phr., will not yield to each other;
188. 不相下 bu4xiang1xia4, phr., 不相上下 more or less equal in strength, value.
189. 不祥 bu4xiang2¹, adj., unlucky.
190. 不詳 bu4xiang2², phr., not given not known, not stated: 名不詳 anonymous.
191. 不消 bu4xiao1, phr., do not need: 不消說 needless to say;
192. 不消 bu4xiao1, phr., 不消半小時 do not need more than half an hour.
193. 不孝 bu2xiao4¹, n., person recently bereaved of his parent (used in obituary notice) “I, the unfilial son.”
194. 不肖 bu2xiao4², adj., (1) unfilial;
195. 不肖 bu2xiao4², adj., (2) foolish (opp. to 賢): 賢不肖 the wise and the foolish.
196. 不屑 bu2xie4, phr., to despise (doing), will not condescend to: 不屑與辯 will not condescend to argue with person.
197. 不興 bu4xing1, adj., not fashionable or seasonable;
198. 不興 bu4xing1, adj., not decent (to do).
199. 不行 bu4xing2, phr., (1) (this) will not do, not up to standard;
200. 不行 bu4xing2, phr., (2) should not be done.
201. 不朽 bu4xiu3, adj., immortal (work, deeds).
202. 不殊 bu4shu1, phr., same as.
203. 不舒服 bu4shu1fu0, adj., (1) unwell, under the weather;
204. 不舒服 bu4shu1fu0, adj., (2) uncomfortable.
205. 不爽 bu4shuang3, phr., (1) (God's justice) never fails;
206. 不爽 bu4shuang3, phr., (2) do not feel well.
207. 不淑 bu4shu2, phr., 遇人不淑 illmatched in marriage.
208. 不是 bu2shi4¹, (1) adv., be not, is not;
209. 不是 bu2shi4¹, adv., oft. used to mean “if not”: 不是你提起，倒忘記了 if you did not remind me, I would have forgotten it;
210. 不是 bu2shi4¹, (2) (bu2si0) n. & adj., wrong: 這就是你的不是了 this is your mistake.
211. 不適 bu2shi4², adj., (LL) not well.
212. 不時 bu4shi2, adv., (1) not in proper time;
213. 不時 bu4shi2, adv., (2) always, daily: 不時之需 (medicine) may be needed any time.
214. 不須 bu4xU1¹, vb. aux., need not (+vb.).
215. 不需 bu4xU1², phr., do not need (+n.).
216. 不宣 bu4xUan1, phr., 心照不宣 (end of letter) will stop here, without further occupying your attention.
217. 不許 bu4xU3, phr., do not permit.
218. 不腆 bu4tian3, adj. (AC) my humble (gift).
219. 不□ bu4cai3, v.t., ignore (person).
220. 不才 bu4cai2, n., (in formal correspondence) I, the worthless person.
221. 不測 bu4ce4, n. & adj., any untoward event.
222. 不錯 bu2cuo4, phr., pretty good, not bad, very good indeed.
223. 不次 bu4ci4, phr., not in normal sequence.
224. 不通 bu4tong1, adj., (1) (writing) ungrammatical, unidiomatic;
225. 不通 bu4tong1, adj., (2) (person) stupid, bigoted, educated but mind still closed;
226. 不通 bu4tong1, adj., (3) (road) closed to traffic;
227. 不通 bu4tong1, adj., (4) (statement) illogical.
228. 不圖 bu4tu2, phr., (LL) see bu4liao4↑.
229. 不在 bu2zai4, phr., (1) (importance) does not lie in;
230. 不在 bu2zai4, phr., (2) not at home;
231. 不在 bu2zai4, phr., 不在乎 immaterial, nonchalant, could not care less;
232. 不在 bu2zai4, phr., 他不在乎 he does not mind, is not important to him.
233. 不做美 bu2tzuomei3, phr., do not, or will not, help (happy occasion, marriage), such as rain on wedding day.
234. 不足 bu4zu2, phr., not enough, not sufficient, not qualified (to be teacher).
235. 不貲 bu4zi1, phr., 所費不貲 went to a lot of expenses.
236. 不自在 bu2zi1zai4, adj., unwell, do not feel fit or comfortable.
237. 不外 bu2wai4, prep., only, nothing more than.
238. 不韙 bu2wei3, n., (usu. 大不韙) a great error, a heinous crime.
239. 不穩 bu4wen3, adj. unsteady, unstable (market, position).
240. 不謂 bu2wei4, phr., never thought that.
241. 不惟 bu4wei2, phr., not only.
242. 不無 bu4wu2, phr., not without: 不無少補 not without some benefit.
243. 不揚 bu4yang2, adj., (LL) uglylooking: 其貌不揚.
244. 不要 bu2yao4, vb. aux., (1) will not, do not want (to, or a thing);
245. 不要 bu2yao4, vb. aux., (2) (optative) do not (do s.t.): 不要動 do not move;
246. 不要 bu2yao4, vb. aux., (photography) hold it;
247. 不要 bu2yao4, vb. aux., 不要臉 shameless.
248. 不一 bu4yi1, phr., (1) (also 不一一) and so forth;
249. 不一 bu4yi1, phr., innumerable;
250. 不一 bu4yi1, phr., (2) not uniform (opinion).
251. 不意 bu4yi4, phr., (LL) never thought that.
252. 不已 bu4yi3, adv., without stop.
253. 不由 bu4you2, phr., (1) see bu2jin4↑;
254. 不由 bu4you2, phr., (2) 不由分說 without giving one the opportunity to explain.
255. 不由得 bu4you2de0, phr., see bu2jin4↑.
256. 不遇 bu4yuh1¹, phr., had no chance to meet or recognized by person who might help.
257. 不豫 bu2yU4², adj., (1) (LL) not well;
258. 不豫 bu2yU4², adj., (2) displeased.
259. 不用 bu2yong4, vb. aux., (1) need not (tell you, etc.);
260. 不用 bu2yong4, vb. aux., (2) (optative) you need not (go, doubt, etc.);
261. 不用 bu2yong4, vb. aux., 不用說 needless to say, let alone.
262. 不渝 bu4yU2¹, adj., (love, etc.) unchangeable.
263. 不虞 bu4yU2², adj. & n., an untoward event.

下 Num. Index: 31.22 ㄒㄧㄚˋ xia4 .

N. (1) Underneath, the position under, position below: 樓下 downstairs;
山下 foothills;
桌下 beneath the table;
燈下 in the light;
indicationg relative position of person being addressed in letters or spoken to: 閣下 esteemed sir (at the tower);
膝下 my dear parents (at your knees);
麾下 addressed to a general (at your flag of command);
殿下 to a prince (at the palace);
陛下 to His Majesty (at the steps of royal palace);
足下 gen. use (at your feet), 足下 and 閣下 also used as “sir”: 閣下（足下）以為如何 what do you think.
(2) Indicating time or situation: 這下子 at present;
比較之下 (loses) in comparison;
想了一下 after due thinking;
等一下子 wait a while;
一下子就完了 will soon be finished;
目下 at present discourse--will not go into it now;
不在話下 not in context of present discussion.
(3) Place: 兩下相思 longing for each other in different places;
四下亂找 looking for in all directions;
八下張羅 try to get (money) in all directions;
都下 at the capital;
鄉下 in the village;
鄉下人 villagers, peasants.
(4) Person in inferior position: 在下 people under;
底下人 people under s.o.;
上下，上上下下 those above and below;
愚下 (court.) my stupid self.
(5) A number of times: 打三下手心 give three strikes on the palm;
鐘打一下 the clock strikes one.

v.i. & t. (1) To descend, dismount, unload, disembark: 下樓 come downstairs;
下船 go on board;
下飛機 disembark;
下貨 unload;
下馬 dismount;
下山，下坡 go down the slope;
下臺 get off the stage, political or theatrical;
下不了臺 cannot find a way out of embarrassing situation;
臉上下得去 will not look too bad.
(2) To fall, to drop: 下雨，下雪，下雹 it rains, it snows, hails;
to drop;
下炸彈 drop bombs;
下雞蛋 lay eggs;
下淚 tear falls.
(3) To set down, put down, pull down: 下旗 hoist flag down;
下筆 to set down with pen on paper;
下箸 to take food with chopsticks;
下鍋 to put raw food into cooking pan;
下帷 to let down curtains.
(4) To issue (edicts, orders, appointments): 下令 issue orders;
下詔 issue imperial edict;
下定義 lay down, give a definition;
下帖 send out invitation card;
下聘書 send letter of appointment.
(5) To take, make a move: 下決心 take a firm resolve;
下功夫 to put forth effort;
下壓力 put pressure on;
下棋 play chess;
下棋子 make a move in chess;
這一只下得不錯 it is a good move;
下酒 take (canap�) to go with wine;
下飯 to take s.t. to go with rice.
(6) To put up money: 下本錢 put up capital;
下定錢 put down deposit;
下一注 put up stakes.
(7) Go into: 下店 put up at an inn;
下獄，下監牢 go into gaol;
下地獄 go into hell;
下海 put out to sea;
下鄉 to go to the country.
(8) To come off from (school, duty): 下學 come off from school;
下班，下課 come off from class;
下班，下伍 off from duty.
(9) (LL) to be courteous toward: 禮賢下士 courteous.
(10) (LL) to take a city: 連下三城 took three cities.

Adj. (1) Inferior: 下等貨 inferior goods;
下流 lower-grade;
also (person) ungentlemanly, unprincipled.
(2) Following next, below: 下文 the following;
下一天 following day;
下午 afternoon;
上卷，下卷 first, second volume;
上半，下半 first half, second half;
下禮拜一 next Monday;
下一次，下回 next time;
下下星期 week after next.

Adv. Down: 投下，扔下 throw down;
攻下 capture (a city);
坐下 sit down;
打下基礎 lay the foundation;
訂下合同 sign a treaty;
拋下妻子 abandon family;
賸下一個 be left alone.

Prep. Under, beneath (as postposition in Chin. used after the nn. it governs: 桌下，山下 under the table, below the hills (nominal sense under N.1－5↑).

Words 1. 下巴頦（兒） xia4ba0ke1 (er0), n., the chin.
2. 下把 xia4ba3, phr., stretch hand: 下把去抓 stretch hand to grab s.t.
3. 下襬 xia4bai3, n., hem of long gown.
4. 下半晌（兒） xia4ban4shang3 (er0), n., afternoon.
5. 下半天（兒） xia4ban4tian1 (xia4ban4tiaer0), n., ditto.
6. 下半夜（兒） xia4ban4yieih (xia4ban4ye4er0), n., later half of the night.
7. 下拜 xia4bai4, v.i., to bow low (to person).
8. 下班 xi4ban1, v.i., to come off from class;
9. 下班 xi4ban1, v.i., off from duty.
10. 下輩（兒）（子） xia4bei4 (xia4bei1er0) (zi0), n., the lower generation.
11. 下邊（兒） xia4bian1 (xia4biaer0), n., the underneath.
12. 下筆 xia4bi3, v.i., to set down on paper, to write.
13. 下膊 xia4bo2, n., the lower arm.
14. 下不去 xia4bu0qU4, v.i., will not go down.
15. 下不來 xia4bu0lai2, v.i., as in 臉下不來 feel embarrassed.
16. 下部 xia4bu4, n., the lower part of body.
17. 下茶 xia4cha2, v.i., to make a gift of tea as token of betrothal.
18. 下㪫 xia4chang2, n., the sequel of event;
19. 下㪫 xia4chang2, n., 下㪫頭 the end of person's career.
20. 下車 xia4che1, v.i., formerly, to arrive at post of appointment.
21. 下欠 xia4qian4, v.i., to owe (a sum).
22. 下妾 xia4qie4, n., formerly, (wife's self-reference) your wife.
23. 下氣 xia4chi4, v.i., feel pacified.
24. 下情 xia4qing2, n., feelings of common people.
25. 下處 xia4chu0, n., a lodging for the night.
26. 下去 xia4qU0, adv., down: 吞下去 swallow (s.t.) down;
27. 下去 xia4qU0, adv., 讀下去 read on and on (usu. away from speaker, opp. 下來 down toward speaker);
28. 下去 xia4qU0, adv., 拖下去 take it away;
29. 下去 xia4qU0, adv., 拖下來 take it down.
30. 下的 xia4de0, v.t., (MC) bear to (also wr. 下得).
31. 下得去 xia4de0qU4, adj., tolerable, passable.
32. 下等 xia4deng3, adj., of inferior grade.
33. 下第 xia4di4, v.i., to fail at examinations.
34. 下定 xia4ding4¹, v.i., to make gift in token of formal betrothal.
35. 下椗 xia4ding4², v.i., to cast anchor.
36. 下（個）底 xia4 (ge0)di3, v.i., to map out course of action.
37. 下放 xia4fang4, v.i. & t., reassign from urban to rural areas.
38. 下凡 xia4fan2, v.i., (of fairy) to come down to earth.
39. 下風 xia4feng1, n., leeway;
40. 下風 xia4feng1, n., in inferior position.
41. 下疳 xia4gan1, n., a chancre.
42. 下脘 xia4guan3, n., (Chin. med.) exit of stomach, duodenum.
43. 下國 xia4guo2, n., (LL court.) speaker's own country.
44. 下海 xia4hai3, v.i., to put out to sea.
45. 下懷 xia4huai2, n., (LL court.) my concern, feelings.
46. 下嫁 xia4jia4, v.i., formerly, (of a princess) to marry commoner, or people of lower rank.
47. 下賤 xia4jian4, adj., cheap, low (person) undignified (work).
48. 下焦 xia4jiao1, n., exit of bladder.
49. 下界 xia4jie4, n., the human world, opp. fairyland.
50. 下注 xia4zhu4, v.i., put up stakes, capital.
51. 下款（兒） xia4kuan3 (xia4kua3er0), n., signture on the side of a scroll.
52. 下來 xia4lai, adv., down (usu. toward speaker), see xia4qU4↑.
53. 下里 xia4li3, n., the country side;
54. 下里 xia4li3, n., 下里巴人 a popular song.
55. 下流 xia4liu2, n. & adj., lower part of stream;
56. 下流 xia4liu2, n. & adj., low class (people).
57. 下落 xia4luo4, n., whereabouts.
58. 下面（兒） xia4mian (xia4miaer0), n., below, see xia4bian1↑.
59. 下女 xia4nU3, n., (Jap.) maid servant.
60. 下品 xia4pin3, n., lower grade.
61. 下身（兒） xia4shen1 (xia4she1er0), n., (1) lower part of body;
62. 下身（兒） xia4shen1 (xia4she1er0), n., (2) pants.
63. 下弦 xia4xian2, n., third quarter of the moon.
64. 下手 xia4shou3¹, v.i., to start (doing).
65. 下首 xia4shou3², n., the place next below.
66. 下水禮 xia4shui3li3, n., ceremony of lauching a ship.
67. 下世 xia4shi4¹, n., future generation.
68. 下室 xia4shi4², n., (AC) bedroom.
69. 下旬 xia4xUn2, n., the next ten days;
70. 下旬 xia4xUn2, n., the last ten days of a month.
71. 下死的 xia4si3de0, adv., with all one's energy.
72. 下台 xia4tai2, v.i., to be relieved of office.
73. 下堂 xia4tang2, v.i., v.i., to be divorced.
74. 下體 xia4ti3, n., lower part of body, see xia4shen1↑.
75. 下頭 xia4tou0, n., (1) underneath;
76. 下頭 xia4tou0, n., (2) the servants in gen.
77. 下策 xia4ce4, n., inadvisable plan.
78. 下土 xia4tu3, n., the earth, the countryside.
79. 下作 xia4zou0, adj., low, contemptible (work, person).
80. 下浣 xia4wan3, n., the third ten days of a month.
81. 下問 xia4wen4, v.i., to ask of one less learned than oneself.
82. 下帷 xia4wei2, v.i., to pull the curtains and teach, or study.
83. 下文 xia4wen2, n., the continuation;
84. 下文 xia4wen2, n., what follows an event: 不見下文 sequel unknown.
85. 下意識 xia4yi4si4, n., the subconscious.
86. 下游 xia4you2, n., lower stretch of river, estuary.
87. 下元 xia4yUan2, n., formerly, 15th day of 10th lunar month.
88. 下愚 xia4yU2¹, n., very stupid person.
89. 下餘 xia4yU2², n., remnant.

奡 Num. Index: 31.22 ㄠˋ ao4 .

N. Name of anc. person.

Adj. U.f. 傲 91A.82.

工 Num. Index: 31.30 ㄍㄨㄥ gong1 .

N. (1) A manual worker: 工人 gong1ren2, 工匠 gong1jiang4, 工役 gong1yi4¹↓;
技工 a skilled worker;
勞工 labor, the working class.
(2) Manual labor, craftsmanship: 工事 gong1shi4, 工程 gong1cheng2↓;
工價 labor cost;
工錢，工資，工銀 wages;
工料 labor and materials;
手工 handicraft;
精工 skilled labor;
人工 human labor, manpower;
人工授精 artificial insemination;
木工 carpentry;
鐵工 ironwork(er)s;
工商 industry and trade;
農工 agriculture and industry;
半工半讀 working one's way through college;
工讀生 a part-time student worker, work scholarship student;
包工 contractual labor;
散工 odd jobs, piece labor;
長工 day labor;
開工 to start work;
收工 to cease work;
完工 completion of work.
(3) Man-days.

Adj. (1) Skilled, skillful, dexterous: 工細 gong1xi4, 工巧 gong1qiao3, 工筆 gong1bi3↓.
(2) Good at, expert: 工於此道 good at this kind of work;
工書 (be) expert at calligraphy.

Words 1. 工本 gong1ben3, n., cost of production.
2. 工筆 gong1bi3, n., (painting) works done with fine, delicate strokes.
3. 工兵 gong1bing1, n., (mil.) engineer corps.
4. 工部 gong1bu4, n., formerly, one of the six boards of the central government in charge of public works: 工部局 formerly, the Municipal Council of foreign concessions.
5. 工廠 gong1chang3¹, n., a factory, plant.
6. 工場 gong1chang3², n., an industrial plant or working area, a workshop.
7. 工潮 gong1chao2, n., labor strike.
8. 工程 gong1cheng2, n., engineering, construction work: 工程師 an engineer;
9. 工程 gong1cheng2, n., 土木工程，電氣工程，化學工程 civil, electrical, chemical (etc.) engineering;
10. 工程 gong1cheng2, n., 機械工程，建築工程 mechanical, construction engineering.
11. 工巧 gong1qiao3, adj., skillful, dexterous.
12. 工錢 gong1qian2, n., wages.
13. 工尺 gong1chi3, n., the Chin. musical scale.
14. 工黨 gong1dang3, n., the labor party.
15. 工夫 gong1fu1, n., (1) work, labor;
16. 工夫 gong1fu1, n., (2) (gong1fu0) time, leisure, labor spent on a piece of work, degree of perfection attained in any line of work;
17. 工夫 gong1fu1, n., (3) (gong1fu0er0) a point of time: 正在說話的工夫兒，他就來了 he came as I was talking;
18. 工夫 gong1fu1, n., a spare moment: 你有工夫兒麼 do you have a moment to spare?
19. 工會 gong1hui4, n., trade or labor union.
20. 工整 gong1zheng3, adj., (callig.) neat and orderly.
21. 工匠 gong1jiang4, n., an artisan, a mechanic.
22. 工緻 gong1zhi4, adj., neat and refined.
23. 工具 gong1jU4, n., a tool, an instrument: 工具書 reference books.
24. 工科 gong1ke1, n., (school of) engineering.
25. 工課 gong1ke4, n., lessons, studies (also 功課).
26. 工力 gong1li4, n., labor force;
27. 工力 gong1li4, n., (callig.) force and skill.
28. 工碼兒 gong1ma3er0, n., chips representing wages.
29. 工人 gong1ren2, n., a laborer, a manual worker.
30. 工細 gong1xi4, adj., (of material products or artistic works) fine, skillful, refined, meticulously finished, see gong1zhi4↑.
31. 工事 gong1shi4, n., engineering works.
32. 工頭 gong1tou2, n., a foreman.
33. 工徒 gong1tu2, n., an apprentice.
34. 工作 gong1zuo4, (1) n., work, job;
35. 工作 gong1zuo4, (2) v.i., to work: 不能工作 cannot work.
36. 工資 gong1zi1, n., wages.
37. 工穩 gong1wen3, adj., (of artistic or litr. works) elegant and in good taste.
38. 工業 gong1ye4, n., industry (opp. 農業 agriculture);
39. 工業 gong1ye4, n., 工業革命 industrial revolution.
40. 工役 gong1yi4¹, n., manual service or work.
41. 工藝 gong1yi4², n., craftsmanship, technical skill.
42. 工友 gong1you3, n., an office boy;
43. 工友 gong1you3, n., (modn. & polite) any worker.

五 Num. Index: 31.30 ㄨˇ wu3 .

Adj. The number five: 五尺之童 (AC) a young boy of five anc. feet;
五體投地 complete prostration;
五斗米 (allu.) five bushels of rice--petty salary;
五世 for five generations;
also see many compp.↓;
五角大廈 Pentagon;
五旬節 Pentacost;
五日京兆 (allu.) governor of capital frequently changed--said of constant shift of office;
五里霧中 lost in impenetrable fog or mystery;
used in sense of multifarious: 五方雜處 (city where) peoples from all regions congregrate;
五零四散 all dispersed;
五花繃裂 crackled;
五光十色 all kinds (of people, things);
五花八門 all kinds of skill;
五胡 five tribes of Mongol (匈奴，鮮卑，氐，羌，羯), northern barbarians, 五湖四海 all the seas and lakes everywhere;
五行 wu3xing2¹↓;
五行 (wu3hang2) 八作, various small tradesmen;
五月 May;
五四運動 May Fourth Movement (1919).

Words 1. 五霸 wu3ba4, n., the five successive leaders of alliances of states in 春秋 period: 齊桓公，宋襄公，晉文公，秦穆公，楚莊王.
2. 五倍子 wu3bei4zi3, n., galls or knobs formed on leaves by insects or bacteria, rich in tannic acid and used in medicine.
3. 五釵松 wu3chai1song1, n., (bot.) a variety of pine, pinus parviflora var. pentaphylla.
4. 五常 wu3chang2, n., (1) the five cardinal human relationships, see wu3lun2↓;
5. 五常 wu3chang2, n., (2) the five basic virtues: 仁 kindness, 義 justice, 禮 good manners, 智 wisdom and 信 honesty.
6. 五七 wu3chi1, n., (1) the 35th day after death of person (of fifth multiple of seven) when mass is said;
7. 五七 wu3chi1, n., (2) five to seven, like saying “five or six.”
8. 五權憲法 wu3qUan2xian4fa3, n., the five branches of government in mod n. Chin. constitution: legislative, executive, judicial, censorate and civil service.
9. 五代 wu3dai4, n., the “Five Dynasties” (907－960 A.D.): 後梁，後唐，後晉，後漢 and 後周 see Appendix D.
10. 五帝 wu3di4, n., the five legendary emperors in prehistoric China 太昊，炎帝，黃帝，少昊，顓頊 see Appendix D.
11. 五短 wu3duan3, n. & adj., person short in head, arms and legs.
12. 五毒 wu3du2, n., the five poisonous animals in Chin. med.: the snake, the lizard, the scorpion, the toad and the centipede, used to “fight poison with poison.”
13. 五方 wu3fang1, n., all directions: 五方人士 people from all regions.
14. 五分 wu3fen1, adj., fifty percent: 五分明兒 early dawn.
15. 五服 wu3fu2¹, n., the five degrees of mourning: (a) 斬衰 with cut and unhemmed hempen cloth, worn for parents and husbands for 27 months;
16. 五服 wu3fu2¹, n., (b) 齊衰 with cut and hemmed hempen cloth, worn for grandparents, etc. for one year;
17. 五服 wu3fu2¹, n., (c) 大功 for brothers, sisters, etc., worn for 9 months;
18. 五服 wu3fu2¹, n., (d) 小功 for uncles, aunts, etc., for 5 months;
19. 五服 wu3fu2¹, n., (e) 緦麻 for distant relatives for 3 months.
20. 五福 wu3fu2², n., the five blessings, according to AC explanation: long life, wealth, good health, good relations with others, and natural death (壽，富，康寧，攸好德，考終命).
21. 五更 wu3geng1 (sp. pr. wu3jing1), n., (1) the fifth watch of the night, near dawn;
22. 五更 wu3geng1 (sp. pr. wu3jing1), n., (2) 三老五更 (AC) venerable elders of the country, treated with special honors (更 explained as experience in various affairs).
23. 五官 wu3guan1, n., the five sense organs: the ear, the eye, the mouth, the nose and the heart.
24. 五鼓 wu2gu3¹, n., the fifth watch, see wu3geng1↑.
25. 五穀 wu2gu3², n., the different grains of harvest.
26. 五虎棍 wu2hu3gun4, n., an acrobatic fight with clubs, played by five or six persons.
27. 五加 wu3jia1, n., a spicy plant, acanthopanax spinosum;
28. 五加 wu3jia1, n., 五加皮 liquor soaked in bark of this plant.
29. 五金 wu3jin1, n., the five metals: gold, silver, copper, iron, pewter;
30. 五金 wu3jin1, n., 五金行 dealers in metals in gen.
31. 五經 wu3jing1, n., the Five Classics: 詩，書，易，禮，春秋 the book of poetry, book of history, book of changes, book of li (social forms and ceremonies) and the annals.
32. 五魁 wu3kui2, n., first five top candidates in second degree examinations, also interpreted as No.2－6, excluding No.1.
33. 五勞 wu3lao2, n., (Chin. med.) the ailments of the heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys.
34. 五斂子 wu3lian4zi3, n., (bot.) averrhoa carambola, a tropical tree;
35. 五斂子 wu3lian4zi3, n., its fruit made into jelly.
36. 五靈脂 wu3ling2zhi1, n., a Chin. med. made from droppings of certain insects.
37. 五倫 wu3lun2, n., (Confu.) the five cardinal relationships: between ruler and subject, father and son, husband and wife, between brothers and between friends.
38. 五律 wu3lU4, n., a prescribed verse form of eight lines of five characters each.
39. 五內 wu3nei4, n., the viscerals: 五內俱焚 feelings extremely upset with sorrow, etc.
40. 五色 wu3se4 (sp. pr. wu3shai3), the five colors: blue, yellow, red, white and black.
41. 五聲 wu3sheng1, n., the five notes of the pentatonic scale: 宮，商，角，徵 (pr. zhi1) 羽 do, re, mi1, sol, la1.
42. 五線譜 wu3xian4pu3, n., the musical score (with five lines).
43. 五項運動 wu3xiang4yUn4dong4, n., pentathlon.
44. 五香 wu3xiang1, n., a mixture of various spices.
45. 五星 wu3xing1, n., the five planets: 金，木，水，火，土 Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Saturn.
46. 五刑 wu3xing2¹, n., the five anc. punishments: tattoo, cutting off nose, feet, castration and death, 墨，劓，剕，宮，大辟.
47. 五行 wu3xing2², n., the Five Elements, representing five states of forces of expansion or condensation (the plus energy, or yang2, expansion;
48. 五行 wu3xing2², the minus energy, or yin1, condensation);
49. 五行 wu3xing2², 木 wood (Lesser Yarng) ＋;
50. 五行 wu3xing2², 火 fire (Greater Yarng) ＋＋;
51. 五行 wu3xing2², 土 earth (Equilibrium) ＋－ or 0;
52. 五行 wu3xing2², 金 metal (Lesser Yin) －;
53. 五行 wu3xing2², 水 water (Greater Yin) －－.
54. 五鬚松 wu3xU1song1, n., see wu3chai1song1↑.
55. 五彩 wu2cai3, adj., multicolored.
56. 五臟 wu3zang4, n., the five internal organs: the heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys.
57. 五族 wu3zu2, n., the Five Races: 漢，滿，蒙，回，藏 Chinese, Manchus, Mongolians, Mohammedans and Tibetans.
58. 五味 wu3wei4, n., the five flavors: 甜，酸，苦，辣，鹹 sweet, sour, bitter, hot and salty.
59. 五味子 wu3weihhzi3, n., (bot.) of two kinds: 北五味子 schizandra chinensis, and 南五味子 kadsura japonica.
60. 五言詩 wu3yan2si4, n., poem of five-character lines.
61. 五音 wu3yin1, n., see wu3sheng1↑.
62. 五嶽 wu3yUe4, n., the five sacred mountains: 泰山 Taihshan in Shantung, 衡山 Herngshan in Hunan, 華山 Huarshan in Shensi, 恆山 Hernshan in Hopei, 嵩山 Sungshan in Honan.
63. 五月節 wu3yUe4jie2, n., the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, called the festival of 端陽 duan1yang2 or 端午 duanwu3.

互 Num. Index: 31.30 ㄏㄨˋ hu4 .

Adj. & adv. Mutual, -ly, each other: 互相 hu4xiang1↓;
互愛 love one another;
互忌，互妒 jealous of each other;
互選 mutually elect;
互不侵犯 (條約) (mutual) non-aggression (treaty);
互不干涉 mutual non-interferenee.

Words 1. 互保 hu4bao3, v.i. & n., (give) guarantee for each other.
2. 互惠 hu4hui4, adj., (of agreements) of mutual benefit.
3. 互助 hu4zhu4, (1) adj., cooperative;
4. 互助 hu4zhu4, (2) n., mutual aid or help.
5. 互相 hu4xiang1, adv., mutually, each other: 互相敬愛 mutually respect and love;
6. 互相 hu4xiang1, adv., 互相干涉 interfere with each other;
7. 互相 hu4xiang1, adv., 互相牽連 involve each other, be interrelated, etc.

亙 Num. Index: 31.30 ㄍㄣˋ gen4 (also gehng ). [Var. 鋛]

N. A surname.

V.i. Extend across, from one end to another: 亙以淥水 the river Lu runs right through it;
橫亙 lie across;
綿亙 extend in an unbroken line;
聯亙 be interconnected.

Prep. From: 亙古 from ancient times;
亙古以來 from of old;
亙古一人 the one and only man from of old, referring to Confucius;
亙古通 (至) 今 from the earliest times down to the present.

丕 Num. Index: 31.30 ㄆㄧ pi1 .

V.t. (AC) receive, inherit in comb. 丕承.

Adj. (LL) Great, grand: 丕功，丕績 grand achievement;
丕基，丕業 the great heritage, usu. referring to founding of royal house.

Adv. (LL) Greatly, gloriously: 丕烈，丕顯 splendid, glorious.

正 Num. Index: 31.30 ㄓㄥˋ zheng4 (*ㄓㄥ zheng1 ).

N. (1) Chief: 里正，村正 formerly, chief of precinct, of village.
(2) Wife in 令正 your wife (from 正室, dist. 副室 concubine);
扶正 make the concubine wife after wife is dead;
cf. 明媒正娶 legally married.
(3) Orthodoxy: 去邪歸正 return to orthodox path;
正誤表 errata.
(4) (*zheng1) First month: 正月 January;
新正 New Year;
來正 coming New Year.

V.t. To rectify, make correct, adjust properly, follow the law: 正其衣冠 adjust dress and hat properly: 正襟危坐 sit properly (with dress buttoned) and sit gingerly;
正名 zheng4ming2↓;
改正 to correct;
正誤 to correct misprints;
修正 revise (laws, text);
訂正 establish correct text;
指正 act as correct guide;
就正有道 ask for guidance or correction from those who know;
尚請教正 please advise and correct;
正法 zheng4fa3↓.

Adj. (1) Right (side, doctrine), proper, correct: 正面 zheng4mian4↓;
正道，正路，正途，正軌 zheng4dao4, zheng4lu4, zheng4tu2, zheng4gui3↓;
not oblique: 端正 (face) properly proportioned, proper (conduct).
(2) Main, center opp. 偏 pian1, side: 正廳 main hall;
正殿 main temple or palace;
正室 legal wife;
正門 main or center door;
principal, opp. 副 secondary or subsidiary: 正科 major course, opp. 副科 minor course;
正業 main occupation (opp. 副業);
正號 correct, formal title.
(3) Exact, due: 正東，正南 exact due east, due south;
正中 exact enter.
(4) Orthodox: 正統 zheng4tong3↓;
正枝正葉 or 嫡正子孫 the linear descendants.
(5) Upright, just: 正直 zheng4zhi2¹;
正氣，正義 zheng4chi4, zheng4yi4↓.
(6) Positive (electricity): 正電，負電 positive and negative electricity.
(7) Pure, unmixed: 正味 pure flavors;
正色 zheng4se4↓.

Adv. (1) Just, exactly: 正合我的意思 that is exactly my idea;
正是那個人 exactly that person;
正巧 zheng4qiao3↓;
正應該 just what should be done;
正十二時 exactly tweleve o'colock;
(put behind numbers in checks to prevent alteration): 三千元正 three thousand dollars exact.
(2) Just in the process of doing: 正在 or 正吃飯 was just having dinner;
正想 I was just thinking (of calling you up, etc.);
正要 was just going to.

Words 1. 正本 zheng4ben3, (1) n., the orthodox copy (of book);
2. 正本 zheng4ben3, n., ribbon copy (of letter, document) (opp. 副本 carbon copy);
3. 正本 zheng4ben3, (2) v.i., as in 正本清源 (王陽明) reform from the bottom, or from the heart.
4. 正比例 zheng4bi3li4, n., as in 成正比例 is in direct proportion.
5. 正常 zheng4chang2, adj., normal (opp. 反常 abnormal).
6. 正巧 zheng4qiao3, adv., by a happy chance (he walked in when I needed him).
7. 正氣 zheng4chi4, n., the sense of honor, sense of right, the moral sense.
8. 正寢 zheng4qin3, v.i., esp. in 壽終正寢 die peacefully in bed.
9. 正確 zheng4qUe4, adj., correct (figures, understanding): 思想不正確 questionable thinking or ideas.
10. 正取 zheng4qU3, adj., regularly passed candidate, dist. 備取 those on reserve list.
11. 正大 zheng4da4, adj., as in 正大光明 (signboard for the throne room) impartial, just and open.
12. 正旦 zheng4dan4, n., (1) main female role in opera;
13. 正旦 zheng4dan4, n., (2) (*zheng1dan4) New Year's Day.
14. 正當 zheng4dang4, (1) adj., proper (opportunity, work, relations);
15. 正當 zheng4dang4, (2) (zheng4dang1) adv., just as (I was leaving, etc.).
16. 正道 zheng4dao4, n., orthodox doctrine or teachings.
17. 正電 zheng4dian4, n., positive electricity.
18. 正對點 zheng4duehdian3, n., (astron.) antipode.
19. 正法 zheng4fa3, v.t., to execute (prisoner) (“according to law”): 就地正法 execute(d) on the spot.
20. 正犯 zheng4fan4, n., main culprit.
21. 正方 zheng4fang1, (1) adj., exactly square;
22. 正方 zheng4fang1, adj., 正方形 exact square;
23. 正方 zheng4fang1, (2) phr., just as (one was doing s.t.).
24. 正該 zheng4gai1, phr., should exactly: 正該如此 exactly as it should be.
25. 正軌 zheng4gui3, n., the right track, the correct path (of conduct).
26. 正規 zheng4gui1, adj., regular: 正規軍 zheng4gui1jUn1, n., units of the regular army.
27. 正宮 zheng4gong1, n., the rightful queen or empress (opp. imperial concubines).
28. 正果 zheng4guo3, n., (Budd.) spiritual progress through right path.
29. 正好 zheng4hao3, (1) adv., at the right (apposite) moment;
30. 正好 zheng4hao3, (2) phr., just right.
31. 正號 zheng4hao4, n., correct title.
32. 正張兒 zheng4zhang1er0, n., regular pages of newspaper, opp. 副張兒 supplement.
33. 正轍 zheng4zhe2, n., right track, path.
34. 正角 zheng4jiao3, n., (math.) right angle.
35. 正經 zheng4jing0, adj., serious, not frivolous: 正經人 a man with serious occupation;
36. 正經 zheng4jing0, adj., 正經話 serious words, not said in fun;
37. 正經 zheng4jing0, adj., 正經貨 the real article, not imitation.
38. 正中 zheng4zhong1, adj., squarely in the middle.
39. 正支 zheng4zhi1, n., (1) legitimate expense;
40. 正支 zheng4zhi1, n., (2) branch of eldest son.
41. 正直 zheng4zhi2¹, adj., morally upright.
42. 正值 zheng4zhi2², phr., just happen (to be a Sunday).
43. 正覺 zheng4jyueir, n., (Budd.) real awakening to truth.
44. 正理 zheng4li3, n., (1) justice;
45. 正理 zheng4li3, n., (2) proper manner or way: 這樣做是正理 this is the right way to do it.
46. 正路 zheng4lu4, n., the right path.
47. 正論 zheng4lun4, n., correct, impartial opinion.
48. 正面 zheng4mian4, n., the right side, opp. 反面 the reverse side.
49. 正命 zheng4ming4, n., (AC) natural death.
50. 正名 zheng4ming2, n., as in 正名主義 (Confu.) the doctrine of calling a thing by its right name.
51. 正派 zheng4pai4, adj. & n., (1) (people) of the serious, gentlemanly type;
52. 正派 zheng4pai4, adj. & n., (2) the orthodox school.
53. 正牌兒 zheng4pa2er0, n., original brand (of goods).
54. 正人 zheng4ren2, n., gentleman: 正人君子 gentleman;
55. 正人 zheng4ren2, n., (also derog.) hypocrite, quasi-gentleman.
56. 正三角形 zheng4san1jiao3xing2, n., (math) right triangle.
57. 正色 zheng4se4, n., (1) severe countenance: 正色厲聲 with a severe countenance and a harsh voice;
58. 正色 zheng4se4, n., (2) solid, pure colors.
59. 正身 zheng4shen1, v.i., as in 先正其身 (Confucian) start by right personal conduct as an example.
60. 正生 zheng4sheng1, n., main male role in opera.
61. 正獻 zheng4xian4, n., chief officer at sacrifices.
62. 正項 zheng4xiang4, n., (math.) positive term.
63. 正心 zheng4xin1, v.i., (Confu.) to set the heart in the right place, one of the steps of self-cultivation.
64. 正書 zheng4shu1, n., the formal style of script (＝楷書).
65. 正數 zheng4shu4, n., (math.) a plus quantity, dist. 負數 minus quantity.
66. 正朔 *zheng1shou4, n., (1) the New Year's Day;
67. 正朔 *zheng1shou4, n., (2) official calendar: 改正朔 change the calendar.
68. 正式 zheng4shi4¹, adj. & adv., formal, -ly (adoption, marriage, resign,-nation, negotiate, -tion, etc.).
69. 正事 zheng4shi4², n., what is one's proper duty;
70. 正事 zheng4shi4², n., proper avocation.
71. 正室 zheng4shi4³, n., wife.
72. 正是 zheng4shi4⁴, phr., be exactly: 正是心所願 exactly what I wish.
73. 正學 zheng4xUe2, n., (Confu.) orthodox school or opinions, opp. 曲學，異端 heresy, heterodoxy, not orthodox opinions.
74. 正兇 zheng4xiong1, n., main culprit.
75. 正史 zheng4shi3, n. standard, authorized history, dist. 野史 privately compiled history.
76. 正堂 zheng4tang2, n., formerly, chief magistrate.
77. 正體 zheng4ti3, n., standard way of writing (characters).
78. 正途 zheng4tu2, n., proper avocation;
79. 正途 zheng4tu2, n., the moral path.
80. 正統 zheng4tong3, n., (1) orthodox tradition of thought or ideas;
81. 正統 zheng4tong3, n., (2) (Chin. history) standard line of succession, or universal sovereignty, dist. rulers of parts of China only.
82. 正在 zheng4zai4, phr., 正在 or 正在…中 in the process of (writing a letter, planning, etc.).
83. 正則 zheng4ze2, n., correct procedure.
84. 正宗 zheng4zong1, n., main school of thought;
85. 正宗 zheng4zong1, n., main line of succession;
86. 正宗 zheng4zong1, n., the right and conventional, accepted tradition.
87. 正文 zheng4weern, n., the text, dist. running commentary.
88. 正午 zheng4wu3, n., midnoon.
89. 正顏 zheng4yan2, severe countenance.
90. 正業 zheng4ye4, n., main occupation.
91. 正義 zheng4yi4, n., (1) justice, the cause of justice;
92. 正義 zheng4yi4, n., (1) 正義感 sense of righteousness;
93. 正義 zheng4yi4, n., (2) often name of book of commentary on classic, chiefly exegetical.
94. 正音 zheng4yin1, n., correct pronunciation.
95. 正月 *zheng1yUe4, n., January.

歪 Num. Index: 31.30 ㄨㄞ wai1 (*waai ).

v.i. & t. (1) To incline to one side: 歪著頭 turn head sideaways.
(2) To take a nap or rest by lying down on one side: 歪一下 take a short rest on couch.
(3) To shift the blame: 竟把這事歪到我身上來 shift the blame on me.
(4) To twist: 歪了腳 (*waai) to twist the ankle, to trip one's foot;
歪七扭八 (wai1) to twist around, to jiggle body.

Adj. (1) Not straight, not balanced, inclined to one side: 歪歪 wai1wai1↓.
(2) Devious, crooked (words, thoughts): 歪念頭，歪主意 crooked ideas.
(3) Immoral, indecent: 歪剌，歪貨 wai1la4, wai1huo4↓.

Words 1. 歪憋 wai1bie1, v.i., make disorderly conduct, make mischief.
2. 歪纏 wai1chan2, v.t., to bother persistently.
3. 歪曲 wai1qU1, v.t., to falsify: 歪曲事實 to distort story or facts.
4. 歪貨 wai1huo4, n., (sl.) woman of loose morals.
5. 歪著 wai1zhe0, v.i., to incline on couch for short rest.
6. 歪盔子 wai1kui1zi0, n., (sl.) false pretext for starting trouble.
7. 歪剌 wai1la4, adj., indecent, undesirable: 歪剌骨，歪剌貨 (abuse) a louse, blackguard.
8. 歪毛兒 wai1mao2er0, n., a child's hair done on one side, also such child: 歪毛兒, (淘氣兒) (1) mischievous child;
9. 歪毛兒 wai1mao2er0, n., (2) a loafer, ne'er-do-well.
10. 歪派 wai1pai0, v.t., to shift blame on s.o.
11. 歪斜 wai1xie2, adj., inclined on one side, slanting (hat, etc.).
12. 歪詩 wai1si4, n., rotten verse;
13. 歪詩 wai1si4, n., not serious poetry.
14. 歪詞兒 wai1tserer0, n., indecent defamatory talk.
15. 歪歪 wai1wai1, adj., slanting, crooked: 歪歪扭扭，歪歪擰擰 twisting, -ed.

巫 Num. Index: 31.30 ㄨˊ wu2 (also ㄨ wu1 , sp. pr ).

N. (1) A witch, sorcerer, -ress.
(2) A surname.

Words 1. 巫蠱 wu1gu3 n., sorcery.
2. 巫咒 wu1zhou4 n., sorcerer's incantation.
3. 巫婆 wu1po2 n., a sorceress.
4. 巫覡 wu1xi2 n., sorcerer (覡) and sorceress (巫).
5. 巫術 wu1shu4 n., sorcery, witchcraft.
6. 巫師 wu1si4 n., sorcerer.
7. 巫醫 wu1yi1 n., (AC) one who practised magic and medicine.

亞 Num. Index: 31.30 ㄧㄚˋ ya4 (also ㄧㄚˇ ya3 ).

N. (ya4 or ya3) Asia, short for 亞細亞洲;
東南亞 Southeast Asia;
歐亞 Europe and Asia;
亞美 Asia and America.

Adj. Second: 亞子，亞軍 ya4zi3, ya4jUn1↓;
不亞於人 second to none;
亞飯 second meal;
亞獻 second in series of three sacrificial offerings.

Words 1. 亞鉛 ya4qian1, n., zinc (＝鋅).
2. 亞喬木 ya4qiao2mu4, n., medium-sized trees, like peach, pear, fig.
3. 亞膠 ya4jiao1, n., gelatine.
4. 亞洲 ya4zhou1, n., Asia.
5. 亞軍 ya4jUn1, n., winner of second prize in contests.
6. 亞麻 ya4ma2, n., (bot.) flax, a flowering plant linum usitatissimum, whose bark fiber is woven like hemp.
7. 亞賽 *ya3sai4, v.t., to match in value, skill, etc.
8. 亞細亞 ya4xi1ya4, n., Asia.
9. 亞似 *ya3syh, v.t., see ya3sai4↑.
10. 亞子 ya4zi3, n., (LL) second son.

盂 Num. Index: 31.30 ㄩˊ yU2 .

N. A receptacle: 痰盂 a spittoon;
盂缽真傳 inherited teachings of a Budd. master (see 缽 92S.10).

盃 Num. Index: 31.30 ㄅㄟ bei1 [Anc. var. of 杯 10B.01]

噩 Num. Index: 31.30 ㄝˋ e4 .

Adj. (1) Shocking (news).
(2) (AC) solemn.

Words 1. 噩噩 e4e4, adj., (AC) solemn in countenance.
2. 噩耗 e4hao4, n., shocking news, usu. of s.o.'s death.
3. 噩夢 e4meng4, n., evil-foreboding dream.

歹 Num. Index: 31.32 ㄉㄞˇ dai3 .

N. Bad deed: 為非作歹 do misdeeds;
不知好歹 do not appreciate what is good, do not distinguish good and bad, friend and foe.

Adj. Bad, wicked: 歹人，歹徒 wicked people;
歹意 bad intention;
歹念 immoral thoughts.

Words 1. 歹毒 dai3du2, adj., vicious (also 歹𥌓 dai3dou4).

琴 Num. Index: 31.32 ㄑㄧㄣˊ qin2 .

N. (1) A gen. term for various stringed instruments: 鋼琴 piano;
風琴 organ: 手風琴 accordion;
口琴 harmonica;
小提琴 violin;
中提琴 viola;
大提琴 cello;
豎琴 harp;
月琴 lute;
胡琴 regular two-stringed instrument accompanying Peking opera;
琴劍 the lute and the sword, imagined to be hobbies of an elegant scholar;
琴心 music which communicates the player's personal sentiment (love).
(2) A surname.

Words 1. 琴宝 qin2chuang2, n., a flat support of stringed instrument.
2. 琴鍵 qin2jian4, n., the stops of stringed instrument.
3. 琴鳥 qin2niao3, n., (zoo.) the lyrebird.
4. 琴譜 qin2pu3, n., music sheets or album;
5. 琴譜 qin2pu3, n., musical score.
6. 琴瑟 qin2se4, n., the qin2 and se4 瑟 (31.72), base stringed instrument--fig., of matrimonial harmony: 琴瑟不調 marital discord.
7. 琴手 qin2shou3, n., professional musician (at night clubs, etc.).
8. 琴師 qin2si4, n., music master.
9. 琴操 qin2cao1, n., songs for 琴.

否 Num. Index: 31.40 ㄈㄡˇ fou3 (*ㄆㄧˇ pi3 ).

Fin. Part. (LL) fin. part. at end of questions＝or not?--汝知之否 do you know it or not? 汝知之乎 ditto (＝modn. 麼).

Adj. (*pi3) Evil, bad: 否極泰來 after extreme bad luck, comes good luck;
臧否人物 (used as v.t.) criticize people.

Adv. Or not (LL, also common in vern.) usu. used closely with auxiliaries: 可否 may…or may not (＝可以，不可以);
是否 is it…or not (＝是不是);
能否 can…or not;
肯否 willing or not;
唯唯否否 answering “yes” and “no.”

Words 1. 否定 fou3ding4, v.i., decide in the negative.
2. 否決 fou3jUe2, v.i. & t., vote against, in the negative;
3. 否決 fou3jUe2, v.i. & t., 否決權 veto power.
4. 否認 fou3ren4, v.i. & t., to deny: 否認有罪 plead not guilty;
5. 否認 fou3ren4, v.i. & t., 否認借錢 deny having borrowed money.
6. 否則 fou3tze, adv., conj., or else, if not: 你陪我們來，否則大家不去 come with us or else let's not go at all.

吾 Num. Index: 31.40 ㄨˊ wu2 .

Pron. (AC, LL and dial.) I, the first person, my, me: 吾弟，吾友my brother, my friend;
不吾欺 did not deceive me;
吾人，吾儕 wu2ren2, wu2chai3↓.

Words 1. 吾儕 wu2chai3, pron., (LL) we.
2. 吾人 wu2ren2, pron., (LL and modn.) we.
3. 吾兄 wu2xiong1, pron., “my elder brother”;
4. 吾兄 wu2xiong1, pron., (court. among friends) you: 吾兄以為然否 do you think so?
5. 吾曹 wu2cao2, pron., (LL) we.
6. 吾子 wu2zi3, pron., (LL) you;
7. 吾子 wu2zi3, pron., (2) my son.

□ Num. Index: 31.40 ㄑㄧˇ chi3 . [Pop. of 啟 63S.82]

石 Num. Index: 31.40 ㄕˊ shi2 .

N. (1) (shi2zi0) Stone, rock: 石頭 shi2tou0↓;
石塊 piece of stone;
石堆 a heap of rocks;
石穴，石洞，石窟 stone cave;
石室，石柱，石橋 stone house, pillar, bridge;
海枯石爛 (lovers' pledge) till the seas dry up and rocks melt away;
石破天驚 devastating (opinion, event);
鐵石心腸 heartless (“heart of iron or stone”);
泉石之樂 the pleasures of living among rocks and springs;
浮石 pumice;
鵝卵石 round pebbles;
碎石 crushed stones;
磁石，吸鐵石 loadstone;
滑石 soapstone;
青石 granite;
崖石 rocky cliff.
(2) A dry measure for grain, a picul (of 100 catties, varying between 132 and 140 lbs.).
(3) Stone inscriptions: 金石，金石文 inscriptions on bronze and stone.
(4) Mineral elements in medicine: 藥石 medicine in gen.
(5) A surname.

Adj. (1) Made of stone.
(2) Unproductive: 石田 shi2tian2↓;
石女，石胎 shi2nU3, shi2tai1↓.

Words 1. 石板 shi2ban3¹, n., see shi2ban3²↓.
2. 石版 shi2ban3², n., (1) a slab of stone;
3. 石版 shi2ban3², n., (2) slate: 石版石 shi2ban3shi2, n., lithographic stone.
4. 石斑魚 shi2ban1yU2, n., garoupa.
5. 石□ shi2bie1, n., (zoo.) liolophura japonica.
6. 石壁 shi2bi4, n., stone wall, precipice, cliffside.
7. 石筆 shi2bi3, n., slate pencil;
8. 石筆 shi2bi3, n., 石筆石 shi2bi3shi2, n., slate.
9. 石菖蒲 shi2chang1pu2, n., (bot.) Japanese sweet flag, acorus gramineus.
10. 石長生 shi2chang2sheng1, n., maidenhair fern, adiantum monochlamys.
11. 石器 shi2chi4, n., stone implements: 石器時代 the stone age.
12. 石青 shi2qing1, adj., dark green;
13. 石青 shi2qing1, adj., mineral color much used in Chin. painting.
14. 石宝 shi2chuang2, n., stalagmite.
15. 石蓴 shi2chun2, n., (bot.) the common sea lettuce, ulva lactuca.
16. 石膽 shi2dan3, n., (min.) chalcanthite (also called 梦礬).
17. 石黛 shi2dai4, n., black lead, graphite, anciently used as eye pencil.
18. 石刁柏 shi2diao1bai3, n., (bot.) garden asparagus, asparagus officinalis.
19. 石耳 shi2er3, n., an edible mushroom grown on rocks, gyrophora rellea.
20. 石髮 shi2fa3, n., (bot.) lichens, hair-like growth on rocks (also called 髮菜).
21. 石帆 shi2fan2, n., (zoo.) a fanshaped deposit of insects like coral, rhipidogorgia.
22. 石敢當 shi2gan3dang1, n., a piece of stone tablet, inscribed with these words and placed facing street corners, to ward off evil spirits.
23. 石膏 shi2gao1, n., gypsum, plaster of Paris.
24. 石工 shi2gong1, n., stone mason.
25. 石鼓 shi2gu3, n., set of ten ancient stone drums containing inscriptions (石鼓文) variously ascribed to between 8th and 3rd cen. B.C.
26. 石畫 shi2hua4¹, n., mosaic.
27. 石化 shi2hua4², v.t., petrify, -fied.
28. 石黃 shi2huang2¹, n., (min.) orpiment (also called 雄黃).
29. 石磺 shi2huang2², n., (zoo.) a sea animal, onchidium verruculatum.
30. 石花菜 shi2hua1cai4, n., (bot.) a seaweed, agar-agar, gelidium cartilagineum.
31. 石灰 shi2hui1, n., lime;
32. 石灰 shi2hui1, n., 石灰燈 limelight;
33. 石灰 shi2hui1, n., 石灰水 aqua calcariae, 石灰石 shi2hui1shi2, limestone;
34. 石灰 shi2hui1, n., 石灰酸 carbolic acid, phenol;
35. 石灰 shi2hui1, n., 石灰岩 limestone.
36. 石火 shi2huo3, n., a flash of flint sparks, symbolic of shortness of human life.
37. 石斛 shi2hu2, n., (bot.) dendrobium moniliforme.
38. 石胡荽 shi2hu2sui1, n., (bot.) the pennywort.
39. 石基 shi2ji1, n., (geol.) groundmass.
40. 石鹹 shi2jian3, n., Chin. lye concoction, used like soap.
41. 石匠 shi2jiang4, n., stone mason.
42. 石經 shi2jing1, n., inscriptions of classics on stone.
43. 石櫧 shi2zhu1, n., (bot.) a variety of oak.
44. 石鐘乳 shi2zhong1ru3, n., stalactite.
45. 石竹 shi2zhu2, n., (bot.) pinks;
46. 石竹 shi2zhu2, n., carnations, dianthus chinensis.
47. 石決明 shi2jUe2ming2, n., (zoo.) a kind of abalone.
48. 石拒 shi2jU4, n., the octopus (also called 章魚).
49. 石刻 shi2ke4, n., sculpture, stone carvings.
50. 石坑 shi2keng1, n., stone pit.
51. 石蠟 shi2la4, n., (chem.) paraffin;
52. 石蠟 shi2la4, n., 石蠟容電器 paraffin condenser.
53. 石理 shi2li3, n., rock structure.
54. 石榴 shi2liu2, n., the pomegranate: 石榴裙下 infatuated with a woman (“prostrate before pomegranate skirt”);
55. 石榴 shi2liu2, n., 石榴石 shi2liu2shi2, n., (min.) garnet.
56. 石硫黃 shi2liu2huang2, n., crude sulphur.
57. 石淋 shi2lin2, n., stone in the bladder.
58. 石聾 shi2long2, adj., stone-deaf.
59. 石龍芻 shi2long2chu2, n., (bot.) the Baltic rush, juncus balticus, whose stems can be woven into mats.
60. 石龍子 shi2long2zi0, n., a lizard.
61. 石綠 shi2lU4, n., (min.) malachite.
62. 石綿 shi2mian2, n., (also 石絨 shi2rong2↓) (1) asbestos;
63. 石綿 shi2mian2, n., (2) chrysotile.
64. 石脈 shi2mo4¹, n., (geol.) veins of minerals.
65. 石墨 shi2mo4², n., (min.) graphite.
66. 石腦油 shi2nao3you2, n., naphtha: 石腦油精 naphthalene.
67. 石南 shi2nan2, n., (bot.) rhododendron metternichii.
68. 石女 shi2nU3, n., woman organically incapable of sexual intercourse.
69. 石蕊 shi2rui3, n., (bot.) cladonia rangiferina, a plant whose leaves are used like tea, called 雲茶;
70. 石蕊 shi2rui3, n., (chem.) litmus: 石蕊試紙 litmus paper.
71. 石絨 shi2rong2, n., see shi2mian2↑.
72. 石乳 shi2ru3, n., see shi2zhong1ru3↑.
73. 石像 shi2xiang4, n., stone statue.
74. 石首魚 shi2shou3yU2, n., croaker, a fish, seiaena schlegeli, also called 黃花魚 or 黃魚.
75. 石室 shi2shi4, n., a stone house, sometimes used as vault for document, library, or mausoleum.
76. 石蒜 shi2suan4, n., (bot.) lycoris radiata.
77. 石髓 shi2sui3, n., stalactite (also shi2zhong1ru3↑).
78. 石松 shi2song1, n., (bot.) lycopodium clavatum: 石松類 lycopodiales.
79. 石筍 shi2sun3, n., stalagmite.
80. 石炭 shi2tan4, n., coal: 石炭系 carbonaceous system;
81. 石炭 shi2tan4, n., 石炭紀 (geol.) Carboniferous period;
82. 石炭 shi2tan4, n., 石炭酸 carbolic acid.
83. 石胎 shi2tai1, n., a dead embryo or other growth.
84. 石田 shi2tian2, n., barren, unproductive soil.
85. 石頭 shi2tou0, n., a rock:石頭子兒 pebble.
86. 石蠶 shi2can2, n., (zoo.) (1) rhyacophila;
87. 石蠶 shi2can2, n., (2) coral-like growth, madrepora.
88. 石蓯蓉 shi2cong1rong2, n., (bot.) statice arbuscula.
89. 石子 shi2zi0, n., pebble: 石子路 pebble walk.
90. 石韋 shi2wei3, n., (bot.) a fern, polypodium lingua.
91. 石巖 shi2yan2¹, n., (1) stone cliff or cliffside;
92. 石巖 shi2yan2¹, n., (2) (bot.) rhododendron obtusum.
93. 石鹽 shi2yan2², n., rock salt.
94. 石衣 shi2yi1, n., a water plant (also called 烏韭，石苔).
95. 石印 shi2yin4, n., lithograph, -y.
96. 石英 shi2ying1, n., (min.) quartz.
97. 石油 shi2you2, n., petroleum;
98. 石油 shi2you2, n., 石油苯 shi2you2ben3 benzine;
99. 石油 shi2you2, n., 石油氣 shi2you2chi4 liquidized petroleum gas, also known as 瓦斯.
100. 石尤風 shi2you2feng1, n., (LL) windstorm (also 石郵風).

碧 Num. Index: 31.40 ㄅㄧˋ bi4 .

N. Jade, a precious stone usu. of greenish color: 碧玉 white jade with green tints.

Adj. (Poet.) blue, azure, greenish blue: 碧海 blue sea;
碧雲 bluish clouds;
碧空，碧落，碧漢，碧霄，碧虛 the blue sky.

Words 1. 碧蘭 bi4lan2, n., (bot.) greenish orchid.
2. 碧蘿春 bi4luo2chun1, n., a special brand of tea.
3. 碧綠 bi4lU4, adj., beautifully green (lawn, sea, etc.).
4. 碧紗廚 bi4sha1chu2, n., a bed-like compartment, covered with gauze to keep out mosquitoes.
5. 碧血 bi4xUe4, n., blood of those who died in war or love: 碧血丹心 (praise of) loyalty until death.
6. 碧桃 bi4tao2, n., (bot.) a kind of peach＝千葉桃.
7. 碧瓦 bi4wa3, n., glazed tiles＝琉璃瓦.
8. 碧梧 bi4wu2, n., (bot.) the plane tree.
9. 碧眼 bi4yan3, adj., blue-eyed.
10. 碧玉 bi4yU4, n., (min.) jasper;
11. 碧玉 bi4yU4, n., 小家碧玉 pretty daughter of simple family, buxom lass.

磊 Num. Index: 31.40 ㄌㄟˇ lei3 .

Words 1. 磊塊 lei3kuai4, n., grievances: 胸中磊塊 (also 疊塊).
2. 磊磊 lei2lei3, adj., (1) descirptive of a pile of rocks;
3. 磊磊 lei2lei3, adj., (2) numerous;
4. 磊磊 lei2lei3, adj., (3) frank, candid, openheared: 磊磊落落，光明磊落 done in the open, without secretiveness.
5. 磊落 lei3luo4, adj., confused, numerous, see lei2lei3↑.

百 Num. Index: 31.41 ㄅㄞˇ bai3 (re. pr. *ㄅㄛˊ bo2 ). (Re. pr. preferred in certain literary phrr.; otherwise ㄅㄞˇ bai3 general; **ㄅㄞˇ bai3 , **ㄅㄛˊ bo2 indicate alternate pr. permissible.)

N. 百里 bo2li3, a surname.

N. & adj. Hundred: 幾百 several hundreds;
百萬 million;
百萬噸 megaton;
百千萬 hundreds and thousands, vast number;
百兒八十 round about a hundred;
百十來個 about a hundred;
百倍 a hundredfold;
百分之三 three per cent;
百分 100%, see 百分法 bai3fen1fa3↓;
百度 (表) bai3du4↓;
百况挑一 one in a hundred;
百中無一 not one in a hundred;
百聞不如一見 (*bo2) seeing for oneself is better than all hearsays;
百尺竿頭，更進一步 (Complim. phr.), make further progress;
百歲後，百年後 (euphem.) after person's death.

Adj. (*bo2) All, all kinds, classes, multifarious, numerous: 百業 all professions;
百僚 (LL) all officials;
百工 all artisans;
百獸，百穀，百花，百艸 all kinds of animals, grains, flowers, plants;
百感交集 a multitude of feeling surges up;
百弊叢生 all kinds of corruption creep in;
百廢待舉 a thousand things wait to be done, restored;
百般 bai3ban1↓;
千方百計 by all manners or methods, planned or tried;
百孔千瘡 full of ills and troubles, in disastrous state.

Adv. Very, always: 百伶百俐 very smart;
百依百順 obedient in all things;
百發百中 the shots hit every time;
百無 (a frequent comb.) totally without (not even one in a hundred): 百無一長, without a single talent or skill;
百無禁忌 without restraint, stop at nothing;
百無一失 you cannot possibly go wrong;
百無可為 absolutely nothing can be done;
百無聊賴 thoroughly bored.

Words 1. 百拜 *bo2bai4, v.i., (LL) a hundred courtsies, greetings, now rare, at end of letters.
2. 百般 **bo2ban1, adv., using all sorts of ways;
3. 百般 **bo2ban1, adv., all manners of;
4. 百般 **bo2ban1, adv., infinitely (considerate, etc.): 百般無賴 using all rascally means;
5. 百般 **bo2ban1, adv., 百般溫柔 infinitely affectionate.
6. 百部 *bo2bu4, n., (bot.) stemona sessilifolia.
7. 百度表 bai3du4biao3, n., centigrade.
8. 百分法 bai3fen1fa3, n., (1) percentage system;
9. 百分法 bai3fen1fa3, n., (2) centesimal method of dividing into hundredths;
10. 百分法 bai3fen1fa3, n., 百分之三，之十 3%, 10%;
11. 百分法 bai3fen1fa3, n., 百分率 bai3fen1lU4, n., percentage system;
12. 百分法 bai3fen1fa3, n., 百分數 bai3fen1shu4, n., per cent, as 3%.
13. 百合 bai3he2, n., artichoke.
14. 百花生日 **bo2hua1sheng1ri4, n., birthday of all flowers, 12th day of second lunar month;
15. 百花生日 **bo2hua1sheng1ri4, n., also called 花朝.
16. 百貨公司 **bai3huo4gong1si1, n., department store.
17. 百家 *bo2jia1, n., the different schools of philosophy in AC;
18. 百家 *bo2jia1, n., 百家言 philosophies of the different schools;
19. 百家 *bo2jia1, n., 百家姓 (bai3jia1) a book of Chin. clan names;
20. 百家 *bo2jia1, n., 百家衣 (**bai3jia1) child's dress made of rags from different firends' families, worn for long life.
21. 百㤲裙 *bo2jian3qUn2, n., fine-pleated skirt.
22. 百結衣 *bo2jie2yi1, n., ragged clothing.
23. 百科全書 **bai3ke1qUan2shu1, n., encyclopaedia.
24. 百揆 *bo2kui3, n., (AC) chief minister of state.
25. 百鍊剛 *bo2lian4gang1, (剛 wr. for 鋼), n., extremely fine steel.
26. 百里候 bo2li3hou2, n., (LL) county magistrate, now rare;
27. 百里候 bo2li3hou2, n., 百里才 bo2li3cai2, small talent, good only for county magistracy.
28. 百六 **bo2liu4, n., the qing1ming2 festival, 106 days after winter solstice.
29. 百靈 *bo2ling2, n., the Mongolian lark.
30. 百米賽跑 bai2mi3sai4pao3, n., hundred yards race.
31. 百衲本 *bo2na4ben3, n., edition of anc. works made up of collated passages, or of best existing editions of parts, cf. bo2na4yi1↓.
32. 百衲衣 *bo2na4yi1, n., monk's ragged robe, made of patches.
33. 百年紀念 bai3nian2ji3nian4, n., centenary.
34. 百辟 *bo2pi4, n., (AC) the princes and dukes.
35. 百忍 *bo2ren3, n. & v.i., “a hundred times patience”, formula given for keeping large family in harmony (meant seriously, not sarcastically).
36. 百日 bai3ri4, n., hundred days after person's death, a form of sacrifice;
37. 百日 bai3ri4, n., 百日咳 bai3ri4ke4, n., whooping cough;
38. 百日 bai3ri4, n., 百日紅 bai3ri4hong2, n.,＝紫薇 (bot.) a flowering tree, lagerstroemia indica.
39. 百舌 **bo2she2, n., the Chin. blackbird.
40. 百姓 **bo2xing4, n., the common people of a country.
41. 百壽圖 *bo2shou4tu2, n., scroll consisting of hundred forms of the character for “shou1” (longevity).
42. 百事通 **bo2shi4tong1, adj. & n., (person who) knows everything.
43. 百索 *bo2suo3, n., child's first anniversary, named after varicolored braid worn on neck.
44. 百斯篤 **bai3si1du4, n., bubonic plague, early transliteration for “pest”.
45. 百晬 *bo2cui4, n., party given on child's hundred days.
46. 百足 *bo2zu2, n., centipede.
47. 百子 *bo2zi3, n., the ancient philosophers (also 百家 bo2jia1↑).
48. 百葉 **bo2ye4, n., (1) (AC) calendar;
49. 百葉 **bo2ye4, n., (2) (AC) a hundred generations;
50. 百葉 **bo2ye4, n., (3) a cake of many thin layers, made of bean curd;
51. 百葉 **bo2ye4, n., (4) cow's or sheep's tripe;
52. 百葉 **bo2ye4, n., (5) flowers with many compound petals;
53. 百葉 **bo2ye4, n., 百葉窗 bo2ye4chuang1, n., Venetian blinds.

晉 Num. Index: 31.41 ㄐㄧㄣˋ jin4 . [Pop. □]

N. (1) A surname.
(2) Short for Shansi Province.
(3) The Jihn Dyn. 265－420 A.D.

V.t. (1) (AC, LL) related 進 91.83.
(3) Raise in rank, promote.

Words 1. 晉封 jin4feng1, v.t., confer further honors on ancestor or wife.
2. 晉京 jin4jing1, v.i., (LL) go to the capital.
3. 晉爵 jin4jUe2, v.t., raise to a higher rank of the nobility.
4. 晉授 jin4shou4, v.t., see jin4feng1↑.
5. 晉贈 jin4zeng4, v.t., confer a posthumous title.
6. 晉謁 jin4yieh, v.t., have an audience with (a high official, superior).

西 Num. Index: 31.41 ㄒㄧ xi1 .

N. (1) West: 自東徂西 from east to west.
(2) Spain (short for 西班牙）：駐西大使 Chin. ambassador to Spain.

Adj. & adv. (1) West: 南京西路 Nanking Road West;
西半球 Western Hemisphere;
西部 western region;
西岸 west coast.
(2) Western, pertaining to the Western or gen. foreign world: 西人，西婦，西服，西裝 etc., xi1ren2, xi1fu4, xi1fu2, xi1zhuang1↓;
see esp. 西洋 xi1yang2↓;
西餐 Western meal;
西式 Western fashion;
for Western music, medicine, see 西樂，西醫, xi1yUe4, xi1yi1↓.
(3) To the west, westwards: 西去 go west.
(4) A surname.

Words 1. 西班 xi1ban1, n., (Tarng Dyn.) the military officers on the west in court ceremony, opp. civilian officers on the east;
2. 西班 xi1ban1, n., 西班牙 n., Spain.
3. 西北 xi1bei3, adj., northwest.
4. 西賓 xi1bin1, n., family tutor, see xi1xi2↓, cf. 東家 the host.
5. 西伯利亞 xi1bo2li4ya3, n., Siberia.
6. 西部 xi1bu4, n., (1) western region;
7. 西部 xi1bu4, n., (2) (movies) a western.
8. 西成 xi1cheng2, n., (MC) harvest.
9. 西垂 xi1chui2, n., (AC) west side.
10. 西法 xi1fa3, adj., Western method (dry cleaning, etc.).
11. 西番蓮 xi1fan1lian2, n., (bot.) passiflora caerulea.
12. 西方 xi1fang1, n. & adj., the western world, also (Budd.) referring to after world.
13. 西婦 xi1fu4, n., Western woman.
14. 西服 xi1fu2, n., Western dress.
15. 西瓜 xi1gua1, n., watermelon.
16. 西貢 xi1gong4, n., Saigon.
17. 西宮 xi1gong1, n., “western palace” where ladies-in-waiting lived.
18. 西穀米 xi1gurmi3, n., sago;
19. 西穀米 xi1gurmi3, n., 西穀椰子 the sago palm, sagus rumphii.
20. 西紅柿 xi1hong2shi4, n., tomato.
21. 西淨 xi1jing4, n., (Budd.) western lavatory (as eastern lavatory is called 東淨);
22. 西淨 xi1jing4, n., see xi1xU4↓.
23. 西裝 xi1zhuang1, n., Western of European dress.
24. 西曆 xi1li4, n., the Western or Gregorian Calendar (now generally called 公曆).
25. 西米 xi1mi3, n., sago, see xi1gurmi3↑.
26. 西南 xi1nan2, adj., southwest.
27. 西皮 xi1pi2, n., name of song from 黃陂縣 in Hupei, current in Peking opera (see 皮黃 22.82).
28. 西人 xi1ren2, n., Westerner.
29. 西廂記 xi1xiang1ji4, n., the western chamber, a famous Chin. classical novel.
30. 西夕 xi1xi4, n., (AC) old age.
31. 西席 xi1xi2, n., n., see xi1bin1↑.
32. 西施舌 xi1si4she2, n., a small edible shellfish with elongated “tongue” or valve.
33. 西序 xi1xU4, n., the western wing of Buddhist monastery.
34. 西臺 xi1tai2, n., Suhng Dyn. name for the Censorate (御史臺).
35. 西天 xi1tian1, n., Buddhist paradise, believed to be in the west of China.
36. 西崽 xi1zai3, n., a houseboy or “boy” in the employment of foreigners in China.
37. 西字臉 xi1zi4lian3, n., broadshaped face, like the character 西.
38. 西洋 xi1yang2, n., “Western ocean,” i.e., Western or from the West (of. shortened to 洋 or to 西): 西洋音樂，畫 Western music, painting;
39. 西洋 xi1yang2, n., 西洋歷史 history of the Western world;
40. 西洋 xi1yang2, n., 西洋景 peep show (also called 西洋鏡);
41. 西洋 xi1yang2, n., 西洋參 ginseng grown in the Unite States.
42. 西藥 xi1yao4, n., Western medicine.
43. 西醫 xi1yi1, n., Western doctor.
44. 西元 xi1yUan2, n., A.D. of Christian calendar (now gen. called 公元).
45. 西樂 xi1yUe4, n., Western music.
46. 西域 xi1yU4, n., Turkestan, in region now called 新疆 “Hsinkiang.”

酉 Num. Index: 31.41 ㄧㄡˇ you3 .

N. (1) No. ten of the duodecimal cycle (see Appendix A).
(2) 酉時 5－7 p.m.
(3) A radical (as in 酌，醉);
index No. “31C.”

面 Num. Index: 31.41 ㄇㄧㄢˋ mian4 .

N. adjunct. 一面鏡子 a mirror;
一面國旗 a national flag.

N. (1) Face: 人面桃花相映紅 the girl's face and the peach flowers reflect each other's glow;
臉面 the face;
面孔，面部，面相 mian4kong3, mian4bu4, mian4xiang4↓;
面團團 a fat, plump face;
面對現實 to face the realities;
面無人色 ghastly, pale-faced;
面對面 face to face, see esp. 面子 mian4zi0↓ honor, social standing;
(2) The surface: 表面 surface;
㪫面, setup, milieu, occasion.
(3) Side, dimension, aspect: 上面，下面 top, underneath;
前面，後面 front, behind;
對面，側面 opposite, on the side;
正面 front;
背面，反面 the back;
四面 on all sides;
面面週到 in every way very attentive, every detail thought of;
面面相覷, see 面面 mian4mian4↓.
(4) On one side: 一面之辭 onesided story;
一面吃，一面談 talk while eating;
見過一面，一面之交 have met once.

V.t. To face: 面朝况 face inside;
面東，面西 (of houses) face east, west;
面壁 face the wall, do nothing, (Budd.) face the wall and meditate;
面牆 face to the wall, see nothing.

Adj. Superficial: 面友，面朋 superficial friend.

Adv. Personally (freely attached to vbb.): 當面 personally;
面談，面敘 personal interview, talk;
面洽，面商，面議 discuss personally;
面謝 thank personally;
面陳 explain personally;
面折人過 point out person's mistake to his face;
面試 personal interview in examinations;
面諭 order personally;
面交 deliver personally, etc.

Words 1. 面般 mian4ban1, n., (MC) facial contour＝modn. 臉盤兒.
2. 面部 mian4bu4, n., the facial region, the face.
3. 面前 mian4qian2, n., (1) bodily presence: 當人面前 in person's presence;
4. 面前 mian4qian2, n., (2) front area, near a person.
5. 面縛 mian4fu2, v.i., (AC) gesture of surrender ,hands at back, face outstretched.
6. 面見 mian4jian4, n. & v.t., personal interview, meet personally.
7. 面巾 mian4jin1, n., face towel.
8. 面積 mian4ji2, n., area.
9. 面具 mian4jU4, n., mask: 假面具 mask, false front or appearance.
10. 面寬 mian4kuan1, n., width of surface.
11. 面孔 mian4kong3, n., a person's face;
12. 面孔 mian4kong3, n., facial expression.
13. 面兒 miaher0, see mian4zi0↓.
14. 面貌 mian4mao4, n., facial looks, features: 面貌一新 take on a new look.
15. 面門 mian4men2, n., face, front view.
16. 面面 mian4mian4, adv., in every aspect: 面面相覷 look at each other in astonishment.
17. 面目 mian4mu4, n., (1) facial expression, demeanor: 面目清秀 have delicate looks;
18. 面目 mian4mu4, n., 面目可憎 repulsive looks;
19. 面目 mian4mu4, n., (2) looks of things in gen.;
20. 面目 mian4mu4, n., 面目全非 all looks wrong, or differently;
21. 面目 mian4mu4, n., (3) honor＝面子 see mian4zi0↓: 有何面目見人 how can I face the world?
22. 面嫩 mian4nen4, adj., shy.
23. 面軟 mian4nuan3, adj., softhearted, easily soften.
24. 面龐（兒） mian4pang2(er0), n., facial contour.
25. 面皰 mian4pao4, n., pimples.
26. 面皮 mian4pi2, n., esp. 面皮厚 thick-skinned, unashamed;
27. 面皮 mian4pi2, n., 面皮軟，薄 thin-skinned, easily ashamed.
28. 面容 mian4rong2, n., demeanor, expression;
29. 面容 mian4rong2, n., features.
30. 面色 mian4se4, n., complexion (good, bad);
31. 面色 mian4se4, n., momentary expression (angered, offended, etc.).
32. 面紗 mian4sha1, n., veil covering the face.
33. 面善 mian4shan4, adj., looking familiar: 這人很面善 his face seems familiar.
34. 面上 mian4shang4, n., on the face: （在情）面上過不去 cannot do it because of our friendship;
35. 面上 mian4shang4, n., 表面上 on the face of it.
36. 面相 mian4xiang4, n., a person's features, physiognomy.
37. 面熟 mian4shu2, adj., looking familiar.
38. 面子 mian4zi0, n., “Chinese face,”a man's self-respect, standing among fellowmen: 很有面子，面子很大 has high social standing;
39. 面子 mian4zi0, n., 沒有面子 lose face (＝丟臉);
40. 面子 mian4zi0, n., 給面子，賞面子 do one the honor (of coming to his party);
41. 面子 mian4zi0, n., 他不給我面子 won't do me the honor;
42. 面子 mian4zi0, n., 賣面子 do s.t. as a personal favor or in friendship;
43. 面子 mian4zi0, n., 不要面子 be shameless;
44. 面子 mian4zi0, n., also appearance of clothing: 這件衣服面子己舊了 this garment is getting shabby.

□ Num. Index: 31.41 ㄌㄧㄡˊ liu2 . [Var. of 留 90.41]

而 Num. Index: 31.42 ㄦˊ er2 .

Fin. part. (AC) 已而已去 this is the end (“finished, all finished”), also 乎而.

Pron. (AC, rare) you, your (related 汝，女).

Conj. (1) And: 聞善而不善 (AC) heard of anything good and bad;
connecting oft. two vbb.: 學而時習之 to learn and review it from time to time;
or two adjj.: 恭而有禮 modest and courteous;
connecting an adv. with vb.: 呱呱而泣 wail and cry;
and yet, oft. reinforcing advv. like 況，竟，乃：而況 how much more then;
而竟，而乃 and contrary to reason or expectations;
coupled with negative 不, meaning “and yet,” “but”: 富而不驕 rich and yet not conceited;
𡡷而不黨 is sociable, but not clannish.
(2) 而且 Furthermore, besides.
(3) Having the force of 之 “of”: 君子恥其言而過其行 a gentleman is ashamed of his words being more pretentious than his conduct.

Prep. From…on, up, down, etc.: 三十而上(＝以上) from thirty up;
三十而下 below thirty;
而今以後 from now on.

Words 1. 而且 er2qie3, adv., besides, furthermore.
2. 而何 er2he2, adv., (AC)＝如何 how.
3. 而後 er2hou4, adv. conj., (1) and then: 言而後退 speak and then retire;
4. 而後 er2hou4, adv. conj., (2) hence forth, thenceforth.
5. 而竟 er2jing4, adv., contrary to rule or expectations (left without saying good-bye);
6. 而竟 er2jing4, adv., actually, so indeed, at last.
7. 而今 er2jin1, adv., now, now then.
8. 而況 er2kuang4, adv., besides, furthermore.
9. 而來 er2lai2, adv., (AC) since: 由孔子而來（＝以來），至今百有餘歲 it is now over hundred years since Confucius.
10. 而立 er2li4, adj., (LL) 而立之年 thirty years of age (allu. Confucius learned to stand firm at thirty).
11. 而上 er2shang4, adv., upwards (＝以上).
12. 而下 er2xia4, adv., from…down (＝以下).
13. 而已 er2yi3, adv., only (after modified wd. or phr.): 三十而已 only thirty;
14. 而已 er2yi3, adv., 而已矣 emphatic form of 而已.

再 Num. Index: 31.42 ㄗㄞˋ zai4 .

Adv. Again, once more: 再接再厲 make unremitting efforts;
再三，再四，再三再四，一再 repeatedly;
再議，再審 be discussed over again;
再說 zai4shuo1↓;
再次 once more;
再演一次 encore;
再行改期 postpone, reschedule;
再過幾天 in a few more days;
再運心思 reconsider;
東山再起 (usu. of a politician) stage a comeback;
再生 zai4sheng1↓;
再造 zai4zao4↓;
再談 let's discuss it later;
再見 see you again, good-bye! 不再說了，相見 never mention it, never see each other again.

Words 1. 再版 zai4ban3, v.i. & n., (of a book) (have) a second edition.
2. 再拜 zai4bai4, phr., (in letter) a polite complimentary close (“yours cordially” or “respectfully”).
3. 再不 zai4bu0, adv., never again.
4. 再乘 zai4cheng2, n., (math.) the cube, the third power.
5. 再發 zai4fa1, v.i. & adj., recur, -rent.
6. 再犯 zai4fan4, v.i. & n., (commit) a second offense, a person committing it.
7. 再會 zai4hui4, phr., good-bye! see you again!
8. 再婚 zai4hun1, v.i., re-marry.
9. 再者 zai4zhe3, adv., furthermore, in addition, by way of a postscript, (“p.s.”).
10. 再醮 zai4jiao4, v.i., (of a woman) re-marry.
11. 再來 zai4lai2, phr., (1) come back: 時乎時乎不再來 time (lost) will never come again;
12. 再來 zai4lai2, phr., (2) do (s.t.) over again: 再來一盤棋 let's have another game of chess;
13. 再來 zai4lai2, phr., (3) have another help of (s.t.): 再來點兒水 give me some more water, please.
14. 再生 zai4sheng1, n. & v.i. & adj., rebirth, (be) born anew, reborn.
15. 再現 zai4xian4, v.i., (1) reappear;
16. 再現 zai4xian4, v.i., (2) (a former experience) reappears in one's mind.
17. 再說 zai4shuo1, v.t., (1) talk about it later;
18. 再說 zai4shuo1, v.t., (2) speak again, repeat;
19. 再說 zai4shuo1, v.t., (3) adv., moreover, furthermore.
20. 再再 zai4zai4, adv., again and again, repeatedly.
21. 再造 zai4zao4, v.i., be born anew, given a new lease of life.

雨 Num. Index: 31.42 ㄩˇ yU3 (*ㄩˋ yU4 ).

N. Rain: 雨水 yU2shui3↓;
下雨，降雨 it rains;
風雨 wind and rain;
雷雨 thunder and rain;
暴雨 rainstorm;
大雨 heavy rain;
陣雨 a spell of rain;
密雨 heavy downpour;
細雨 light drizzle;
毛毛雨 drizzle;
□風沐雨 brave the winds and the rain;
雨淋淋 descriptive of dripping rain;
雨星星 light drizzle;
雨後春筍 to spring like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

V.i. (*yU4) To rain: 雨雪 snow falls.

Words 1. 雨布 yU3bu4, n., oilcloth, waterproof.
2. 雨前 yU3qian2, n., name of a superior tea, plucked before solar season of 穀雨 April 20.
3. 雨泣 yU3chi4, v.i., weep profusely.
4. 雨點兒子 yU2dian3er0zi0, n., raindrops.
5. 雨虎 yU2hu3, n., (zoo.) aplysia a small sea animal (also called 海兔，海鹿).
6. 雨腳 yU2jiao3, n., splash of rain on the ground.
7. 雨季兒 yU3ji4 (yU3jie4er0), n., the raining season.
8. 雨巾 yU3jin1, n., formerly, rain hat.
9. 雨久花 yU2jiu3hua1, (bot.) monocharia vaginalis, a flowering water plant.
10. 雨集 yU3ji2, phr., (LL) owarm together.
11. 雨珠兒 yU3zhu1er0, n., raindrops.
12. 雨具 yU3jU4, n., things providing against rain (umbrella, boots, etc.).
13. 雨量 yU3liang4, n., volume of rain;
14. 雨量 yU3liang4, n., 雨量計 yU3liang4ji4 n., rain gauge.
15. 雨漏 yU3lou4, v.i., leak in the roof.
16. 雨露 yU3lu4, n., rain and dew--timely help in time of need;
17. 雨露 yU3lu4, n., the blessings of peace from God or ruler.
18. 雨帽 yU3mao4, n., rain cap.
19. 雨棚 yU3peng2, n., rain shetter.
20. 雨傘 yU2san3, n., umbrella.
21. 雨鞋 yU3xie2, n., rain boots.
22. 雨星兒 yU3xing1er0, n., light drizzle.
23. 雨水 yU2shui3 (coll. yU2shuei), n., (1) rain water;
24. 雨水 yU2shui3 (coll. yU2shuei), n., (2) volume of rain (of locality);
25. 雨水 yU2shui3 (coll. yU2shuei), n., (3) a solar season (Feb.19－Mar.4).
26. 雨靴 yU3xUe1, n., rain boots.
27. 雨絲 yU3si1, n., light falling rain.
28. 雨天 yU3tian1, n., a rainy day.
29. 雨字頭兒 yU3zi0tou2er0, n., the radical 雨, index No. “31D.”
30. 雨蛙 yU3wa1, n., (zoo.) hyla arborea, a tree animal whose croaking noise presages coming rain.
31. 雨燕 yU3yan4, n., (zoo.) micropus pacificus, a small bird.
32. 雨衣 yU3yi1, n., raincoat.
33. 雨意 yU3yi4, n., as in 有雨意 (the sky) has the look of going to rain.
34. 雨纓 yU3ying1, n., (Manchu Dyn.) tassels of yak hair on mandarin official hat in summer.

丙 Num. Index: 31.42 ㄅㄧㄥˇ bing3 .

N. The third in the decimal cycle, see App. A;
甲乙丙丁 used like A, B, C, D;
the third grade, third category, etc.;
付丙 burn (letter) after perusal.

Words 1. 丙丁 bing3ding1, n., days in 干支 gan1zhi1 cycle, of “fire” element;
2. 丙丁 bing3ding1, n., used sometimes in LL for “fire.”
3. 丙舍 bing3she4, n., house for storing coffins pending arrangement for transshipment for burial in home district.
4. 丙夜 bing3ye4, n., midnight.

兩 Num. Index: 31.42 ㄌㄧㄤˇ liang3 . [Pop. □ in sense of “ounce”]

N. & adj. Two, in gen. use as adj. in speaking of two pieces, things, sides, parties, dist. 二, used only in counting: 兩百元 two hundred dollars (in counting, 二百元 would be more common);
兩個人 two persons;
兩夫妻 man and wife;
母子兩口兒 the two of them, mother and son;
兩姓婚姻 marriage between two families;
兩頭兒跑 be kept busy between two offices;
兩頭兒大 a marriage where wife and concubine are treated as equal;
兩下子就好了 will finish it in a few moments;
兩邊，兩邊廂，兩面 both sides;
兩造 both parties to contract or litigation;
三心兩意;
猶疑兩可 undecided;
兩訖，兩清 accounts cleared between two parties;
兩不找 goods and payments match;
兩面光 try to please both sides;
兩端 the two extremities;
兩小無猜 two innocent ones, boy and girl, grew up together;
兩相情願 both parties agree of free will, mutual consent;
兩相好 two lovers;
兩虎相𥌓 fight between the two biggest (powers, warlords);
兩極 the Arctic and the Antarctic, the North and South Poles;
two extremities.

Words 1. 兩棲類 liang3chi1lei4, n., (zoo.) amphibious animals.
2. 兩腳規 liang2jiao3gui1, n., compasses.
3. 兩性花 liang3xing4hua1, n., bisexual flower.
4. 兩造 liang3zao4, n., both plaintiff and defendant;
5. 兩造 liang3zao4, n., both parties to contract, lawsuit.
6. 兩樣 liang3yang4, adj. & n., (1) different, -ce: 有什麼兩樣 is where the difference? opp. 一樣 same;
7. 兩樣 liang3yang4, adj. & n., 情形兩樣 the situation is different;
8. 兩樣 liang3yang4, adj. & n., (2) two pieces or 兩三樣 two or three.
9. 兩儀 liang3yi2, n., the yin1and the yang1, the two polarities.
10. 兩院制 liang3yauhnzhi4, n., bicameral system (House of Commons and House of Lords.).

甭 Num. Index: 31.42 ㄅㄥˊ beng2 .

Vb. aux. Contraction of 不用 bu2yong4, need not: 你甭客氣 don't stand on ceremony;
你甭想 don't think that.

□ Num. Index: 31.42 ㄌㄧˋ li4 . [Var. of 鬲 30.42]

爾 Num. Index: 31.42 ㄦˇ er3 .

Part. (1) (AC) a final particle as alternative of 耳 (＝而已), meaning “merely”: 唯謹爾 be only careful, (see 耳 31.10).
(2) Adv. particle, like Eng. “like,” “-ly” in stupid-like, stupidly (from its meaning “like”＝如此) see Adj.↓: 率爾而對 answer thoughlessly;
卓爾 distinguished-like, eminent, -ly;
偶爾 occasionally;
see Adv.↓.

Pron. (AC, LL) you, your (related closely 汝; 汝 is more familiar);
see 爾汝 er2ru3↓;
爾 oft. used as possessive: 爾父 your father, 爾妻 your wife;
or as accusative: 爾詐我虞 you cheat and I deceive--mutually deceive;
爾 used as plural (like Eng. “you”): 爾等，爾曹 er3deng3, er3cao2↓.

Adj. (1) (LL) that: 爾時，爾日 that time, that day.
(2) (LL) thus, like this (＝如此): 不得不爾 has to be this way;
所說乃爾 what (he) said was, this is what he said;
云爾 thus, so;
不過爾爾 it was only so-so.
(3) U.f. 邇 near;
爾來 er3lai2↓.

Adv. suffix. (AC, LL) 莞爾 smilingly;
珕爾 shouting-like, unceremoniously;
僕僕爾 in a busy and restless manner, repeatedly;
故爾 therefore.

Words 1. 爾等 er2deng3, n., you (plural).
2. 爾爾 er2er3, adj., so-so.
3. 爾來 er3lai2, adv., recently, in recent months or years.
4. 爾汝 er2ru3, pron. & v.t., (AC) to use the familiar you (like Fr. “tu”): 或爾汝之 (AC) treat him familiarly;
5. 爾汝 er2ru3, pron. & v.t., 無受爾汝之實 (孟子) not to be influenced by personal (familiar) considerations, 爾汝交 (AC) friends who use familiar address to each other, (爾 er3, 汝 ru3, were originally very close in pronunciation, as still in many dialects).
6. 爾日 er3ri4, phr. (LL) that day.
7. 爾馨 er3xin1, adj., (dail.) thus, like this (see 寧馨 62.01).
8. 爾時 er3shi2, phr., (LL) at that time.
9. 爾許 er2xU3, adj., (LL) so many.
10. 爾曹 er3cao2, n., you (plural).

□ Num. Index: 31.42 ㄅㄚˋ ba4 . [Corrupt form of 霸]

万 Num. Index: 31.50 ㄨㄢˋ wan4 . [Var. of 萬 20A.42]

丐 Num. Index: 31.50 ㄍㄞˋ gai4 . [Var. □, □]

N. Beggar: 乞丐 a beggar;
老丐 an old beggar;
丐頭 the leader of a group of beggars.

V.t. Beg for: 丐飯 beg for food.

焉 Num. Index: 31.50 ㄧㄢ yan1 .

Fin. part. Descriptive of a situation similar to Eng. “in it” or “there” at end of sentence: 心不在焉 one's mind is not in it;
有人焉 there is a man there;
其心休休焉 his mind was contented;
sometimes gives a sense of completion: 名不稱焉 one's name is not known;
芻蕘者往焉 the woodcutters went (there or to him, etc.);
眾好之必察焉 if many like it, one should look into it. (Usu. unaccented as fin. part.)

Adv. (1) (LL) how? (similar to 安): 焉能，焉可 how can? 焉得 how could? 焉用 what is the need to use? 焉知 how does one know?
(2) (AC) then (＝modn. 然後，乃): 焉能治之 (＝乃能) and then could set it in order;
焉始乘舟 and then take the boat.

□ Num. Index: 31.50 ㄏㄨㄚˊ hua2 . [Arch. var. of 華 20A.10]

𢣁 Num. Index: 31.50 ㄐㄧ ji1 . [Pop. of 羈 41D.50]

烈 Num. Index: 31.63 ㄌㄧㄝˋ lie4 .

N. A surname.

Adj. & adv. (1) Violent, hot, extreme, -ly: 烈火 very hot fire;
烈日當空 scorching sun overhead;
烈風 violent wind, storm;
烈焰 raging flames;
烈暑 hot summer;
暴烈 (of temper) violent;
猛烈，劇烈 (of poison) deadly, (slaughter, contest) violent;
慘烈 horrifying (massacre, etc.);
壯烈 brave, high-spirited.
(2) Shining, brilliant: 烈名 brilliant fame.
(3) Having sharp sense of honor: 節烈，貞烈, see 烈士，烈女 lie4shi4, lie4nU3↓.
(4) (Of medicine) strong, potent: 藥性很烈 causing sharp reaction.

Words 1. 烈婦 lie4fu4, n., lie4nU3↓.
2. 烈烈 lie4lie4, adj., (1) glorious, inspiring: 轟轟烈烈 (of career, campaign, achievement) astounding, glorious, heroic;
3. 烈烈 lie4lie4, adj., (2) 憂心烈烈 (AC) burning with sorrow.
4. 烈女 lie4nU3, n., “heroic women,” women who died in defense of their honor or committed suicide after husband's death rather than re-marry (烈婦), much encouraged by Neo-Confucianists.
5. 烈性 lie4xing4, n. & adj., violent temper;
6. 烈性 lie4xing4, n. & adj., (of medicine) violent.
7. 烈士 lie4shi4, n., hero who died for the country;
8. 烈士 lie4shi4, n., martyr.

□ Num. Index: 31.70 ㄨˊ wu2 .

Adv. No, not (AC var. of 無): □妄之災 an undeserved catastrophe;
□咎 (AC) no fault or mistake, not to blame.

瓦 Num. Index: 31.70 ㄨㄚˇ wa3 (*ㄨㄚˋ wa4 ).

N. (1) A roof tile: 寧作玉碎，不為瓦全 rather be a broken jade than a whole piece of tile--prefer death or ruin to dishonor;
他人瓦上霜 the frost on neighbor's roof--none of one's business;
弄瓦 (AC) allu. when a girl baby is born, let her play with tiles--hence give birth to baby girl (see 瓦𡌺 wa3yao2↓).
(2) An earthenware: 瓦器，互罐 wa3chi4, wa3guan4↓: 黃鐘毀棄，瓦釜雷鳴 (LL, allu.) earthen pots making a lot of noise instead of the classical bells--said of bombastic politicians in power while god men are out.

V.t. 瓦瓦 (*wa4wa3) put tiles on roof;
瓦刀 wa4dao1↓.

Words 1. 瓦卜 wa2bu3, n., (MC) to break up a tile and read the line of cleavage for divination.
2. 瓦碴兒 wa3cha2er0, n., broken tiles.
3. 瓦器 wa3chi4, n., crude earthenware.
4. 瓦刀 *wa4dao1, n., a trowel for laying tiles on roof.
5. 瓦房 wa3fang2, n., house with brick roof.
6. 瓦溝 wa3gou1, n., roof sill.
7. 瓦罐 wa3guan4, n., earthen jar.
8. 瓦合 wa3he2, adj., as in 瓦合之眾 rabble troops.
9. 瓦灰 wa3hui1, adj., deep grey.
10. 瓦匠 wa3jiang4, n., a mason for laying roof.
11. 瓦解 wa2jie3, v.i., to break up (like defeated army);
12. 瓦解 wa3jie3, v.i., disintegrate.
13. 瓦塊（兒） wa3kuai4 (wa3kua4er0), n., broken tiles.
14. 瓦楞帽 wa3leng2mao4, n., formerly, common man's hat with depression in middle, dist. 方巾 gentlemen's hat.
15. 瓦裂 wa3lie4, v.i., see wa2jie3↑.
16. 瓦木作 wa3mu4zuo4, n., shop combining carpentry and bricklaying.
17. 瓦舍 wa3she4, n., (1) a brick house;
18. 瓦舍 wa3she4, n., (2) (Suhng Dyn.) a brothel, orig. brothel for barracks.
19. 瓦斯 wa3si1, n., (translit.) gas.
20. 瓦特 wa3te4, n., (translit.) watt.
21. 瓦作 wa3zuo4, n., bricklaying profession.
22. 瓦子 wa3zi3, n., see wa3she4↑.
23. 瓦𡌺 wa3yao2, n., (1) brick kiln;
24. 瓦𡌺 wa3yao2, n., (2) (facet.) a woman who gives birth only to girls (see 弄瓦 under 瓦 N.1↑).

琵 Num. Index: 31.70 ㄆㄧˊ pi2 .

Words 1. 琵琶 pi2pa2 (sp. pr. pi2pa0, pi2ba0), n., pipa, a musical instrument like guitar: 琵琶別抱 phr., said of woman who remarries.
2. 琵琶蟲 pi2pa2chong2, n., a louse (shaped like guitar).
3. 琵琶骨 pi2pa2gu3, n., collar bone.
4. 琵琶記 pi2pa2ji4, n., name of well-known drama.
5. 琵琶襟 pi2pa2jin1, a former woman's costume, where the front bottoms come down not from armpit, but near the right chest.

琶 Num. Index: 31.70 ㄆㄚˊ pa2 .

N. See 琵琶 31.70.

兀 Num. Index: 31.70 ㄨˋ wu4 .

N. (AC) one whose feet had been amputated as punishment.

Adj. (1) Erect;
proud: 兀傲 wu4ao4↓.
(2) Upright: 兀坐 sitting upright.
(3) Bald, bare: 兀鷹wu4ying1↓ (cf. 杌木 bare trees).

Adv. (MC) abruptly, immovably, alone: 兀自在櫃身坐地 was sitting immovably at cashier's deck;
兀自一人 a person alone.

Words 1. 兀傲 wu4ao4, adj., proud, upright.
2. 兀的 wu4di4, (MC) (1) adj., this:兀的賤囚 this thief;
3. 兀的 wu4di4, (2) adv., how: 兀的不羞殺人也 how shameless.
4. 兀剌 wu4la4, (MC) an adv. suffix, like Eng. “like”: 軟兀剌 soft-like;
5. 兀剌 wu4la4, 莽兀剌 abrupt-like.
6. 兀臬 wu4nie4, adj., (LL) uneasy (also wr. 兀□，杌隉).
7. 兀然 wu4ran2, adj., adv., immovable, -bly: 兀然不動.
8. 兀兀 wu4wu4, adj. & adv., (1) in a distressed manner (probably related 鬱 yU4);
9. 兀兀 wu4wu4, adj. & adv., (2) drunk: 醉兀兀 very drunk;
10. 兀兀 wu4wu4, 兀兀禿禿 adv., (MC) (contempt.) nondescript, cheap (wine).
11. 兀鷹 wu4ying1, n., a kind of baldheaded vulture, gyps fulvus.

虺 Num. Index: 31.70 ㄏㄨㄟˇ hui3 .

N. A large, poisonous snake;
a lizard, see 虺蝪 hui3yi4↓.

Words 1. 虺蝮 hui3fu4, n., poisonous snake: 虺蝮之行 (derog.) sneaky, contemptible ways, like snakes.
2. 虺虺 hui2hui3, adj., (AC) rumbling (of thunder).
3. 虺蛇 hui3she2, n., a large poisonous snake;
4. 虺蛇 hui3she2, n., a viper.
5. 虺蝪 hui3yi4, n., a lizard.

死 Num. Index: 31.70 ㄙˇ si3 .

N. (1) Death: 生死關頭 critical point between life and death;
生死有命 life and death lie in the lap of the gods;
生死不忘 will never forget as long as I live.
(2) Dead people: 死而有知 if the dead knew.

v.i. (1) To die: 死亡，死活 si3wang2, si3huo2↓;
九死一生 extreme danger, a ten percent chance of survival;
半生不死 (不活) dead-alive;
病死，老死，暴死 die of illness, old age, from violence.
(2) Die for (cause): 死難 si3nahn↓;
死節 (man, woman) die for integrity, honor or in loyalty to dead husband.

Adj. (1) Dead, condemned to die: 死囚，死罪，死刑 si3qiu2, si3zui4, si3xing2↓;
死鬼，死人 (abusive) syrgui3, si3ren2↓;
該死 (excl. or abusive) damnation! simply awful;
真該死 really awful (of a bad mistake);
死馬當作活馬醫 make a last try to save an impossible situation, as a last resort;
死不瞑目 die with injustice unredressed (“refuse to close eyes in death”);
死文字 a dead language;
死灰 si3hui1↓;
死水兒 stagnant water;
死火山 dead volcano;
死路 dead end;
死胡同兒 dead alley;
死信 dead, undeliverable letter;
死肌 dead muscle;
死結，死扣兒 a fast knot;
死契 irrevocable deed;
死門兒 agreement never to see again child sold or given away;
釘死了 nailed fast;
睡得真死 dead asleep;
耳朵發死 hearing is blocked;
面部表情發死 show a dead or dead-pan expression;
死挺挺 dead and stiff or lie stiffly.
(2) Inflexible: 死規矩，死套子 inflexible rule and regulations;
死法子 time-worn but useless method;
死板 si3ban3↓;
死頭腦 blockhead;
死工夫 by sheer work;
死心眼兒 single-minded, bent on one purpose;
死心塌地 completely, abjectly (in love), give one's heart.
(3) Solid, not empty: 這管子是死的 it is a solid tube;
死瞠兒鐵柱 a solid iron pillar.
(4) Dead set: 死仇 si3chou2↓;
死敵 irreconcilable enemy;
死對頭 deadly foe.

Adv. (1) Extremely, (as in Eng. “dead tired” or “die of waiting”: 好看死了 wonderfully pretty;
壞死了 frightfully bad, wicked;
死辣，死鹹 (food) frightfully hot, salty;
甜死了 much too sweet;
冷死了 bitterly cold;
這人死不要臉 this person is devoid of shame;
死不 not for one's life;
死不承認 will never admit;
死要面子 dead determined to save face;
死要錢 dead set on getting money;
死不改 die hard;
死賣氣力 give all one's worth (to do s.t.);
哭（打）得死去活來 cried (beaten) half dead.
(2) (Defend, etc.) to the death: 死打，死戰，死𥌓 (殊死戰) fight to the death;
死守 defend to the death;
敢死隊 (mil.) suicide squad;
死黨，死士 syrdang3, si3shi4↓;
死皮賴臉 shamelessly (beg, pester);
死乞白賴 lie shamelessly.
(3) In a stupid, mechanical way: 死記 memorize mechanically;
without doing any thing: 死丕丕閒坐 sit about the house without moving;
死等 wait forever;
死吃 eat without earning one's bread.

Words 1. 死板 syrban3 (syrban0), adj., mechaincal (singing), rigmarole (repeating);
2. 死板 syrban3 (syrban0), adj., inflexible, solely guided by rules.
3. 死別 si3bie2, v.i., part never to see each other again.
4. 死併 si3bing4, v.i., fight to the death.
5. 死契 si3chi4, n., irrevocable deed.
6. 死囚 si3qiu2, n., one condemned to death;
7. 死囚 si3qiu2, n., 死囚牢 death house.
8. 死仇 si3chou2, n., eternal enemy.
9. 死黨 syrdang3, n., partisans sworn to the death.
10. 死鬼 syrgui3 (syrgui0), n., (abuse) the devil.
11. 死灰 si1hui1, phr., 死灰復燃 old fire (“dead ashes”) is kindled again--said of repeated flareups of rebellion;
12. 死灰 si1hui1, phr., 枯木死灰 (of a person) dead-alive, lifeless, a living corpse.
13. 死活 si3huo2, phr., (不管）死活拉他來 bring him in regardless;
14. 死活 si3huo2, phr., 不知死活 have no news of person, dead or alive;
15. 死活 si3huo2, phr., (coll.) have no idea of death or danger.
16. 死者 syrzhe3, n., (respectful reference) the dead, a dead person.
17. 死角 syrjiao3, n., dead angle, corner sheltered from fire.
18. 死紀兒 si3jie4er0, n., souvenir left by the dead.
19. 死忌 si3ji4, n., anniversary of a person's death.
20. 死絕 si3jUe2, v.i., be completely annihilated, die out.
21. 死啃 syrken3, v.i., (1) eat without work;
22. 死啃 syrken3, v.i., (2) persist unduly in request or work;
23. 死啃 syrken3, v.i., (3) read (book) without thinking.
24. 死摳兒 si3kou1er0, (1) n., stubbornness;
25. 死摳兒 si3kou1er0, (2) adj., miserly, niggardly;
26. 死摳兒 si3kou1er0, studious, industrious.
27. 死力 si3li4, n., brute force, utmost exertion: 盡死力 with all one's might.
28. 死路（兒） si3lu4 (er0), n., dead end;
29. 死路（兒） si3lu4 (er0), n., also fatal route.
30. 死麵（兒） si3mian4 (si3miaher0), n., unfermented flour.
31. 死命 si3ming4, (1) n., destiny of death;
32. 死命 si3ming4, n., 制其死命 get a stranglehold on s.o.;
33. 死命 si3ming4, (2) adv., 死命抵抗 resist with all one has got, fight to the last man.
34. 死難 si3nahn, v.i., (1) to die in tragic accidents such as shipwreck, flood, fire or airplane crash;
35. 死難 si3nahn, v.i., (2) die a martyr's death.
36. 死牌子 si3pai2zi0, n., fixed, unchangeable rule.
37. 死人 si3ren2, n., (1) a dead person;
38. 死人 si3ren2, n., (2) (abuse) dunderhead.
39. 死傷 si3shang1, n., war casualties;
40. 死傷 si3shang1, n., killed and wounded.
41. 死生 si3sheng1, n., question of life or death;
42. 死生 si3sheng1, n., life and death: 死生有命 a person's life and death are matters of fate.
43. 死相 si3xiang4, excl., a teasing remark in disgust (girl to boy).
44. 死性 si3xing4, n., obstinacy, inflexible character.
45. 死心 si3xin1, v.i., (1) give up hope (of romance, etc.);
46. 死心 si3xin1, v.i., (2) (do s.t.) with all one's heart and soul: 死心不息 persistently pleading, would not give up.
47. 死刑 si3xing2, n., death penalty.
48. 死屍 si3si4, n., a corpse.
49. 死士 si3shi4, n., (LL) dare-to-die soldier.
50. 死胎 si3tai1, n., stillborn baby.
51. 死催的 si3cui1de0, n., (abuse) one bent for hell.
52. 死鑿兒 si3tzaurer0, n., person unable to accommodate anybody.
53. 死罪 si3zui4, phr., (1) sentence to death;
54. 死罪 si3zui4, phr., (2) (court. at end of letter) 死罪，死罪! pardon for what I have said;
55. 死罪 si3zui4, phr., (in speaking to emperor) risk life to give straight advice.
56. 死亡 si3wang2, (1) v.i., to die;
57. 死亡 si3wang2, v.i., fall victim to famine, war, etc.;
58. 死亡 si3wang2, (2) n., those that have died: 死亡約會 rendezvous with death;
59. 死亡 si3wang2, n., 死亡證 death certificate.
60. 死樣 si3yang4, n., dead pattern without change.
61. 死硬 si1ying4, adj., intransigent, irreconcilable, stiff and unbending: 死硬派 si1ying4pai4, diehard.
62. 死友 syryou3, n., (LL) friends sworn to the death.

□ Num. Index: 31.70 ㄇㄧˋ mi4 . [Pop. of 覓 90.70]

□ Num. Index: 31.71-1 ㄐㄧㄚˊ jia2 . [Pop. 戛]

N. An anc. weapon, a lance.

V.t. To strike: □擊 to tap lightly.

Adj. & adv. □□ extraordinary, (-ily), extreme (-ly): □□乎其難哉 how formidable or impossible the task is! □□獨造 (of literary or artistic works) creative, original, out of the common run.

忑 Num. Index: 31.72 ㄊㄜˋ te4 .

Adj. See 忐忑 21A.72.

恧 Num. Index: 31.72 ㄋㄩˋ nU4 .

Words 1. 恧縮 nU4suo1, adj., bashful.

恐 Num. Index: 31.72 ㄎㄨㄥˇ kong3 .

V.i. & t. Fear: (esp. vern.) 恐怕 kong3pa4, see other compp.↓;
驚恐，惶恐 fear, trepidation.

Adv. (LL) 恐, (vern.) 恐怕 perhaps, I am afraid: 恐不容易 I am afraid it is not easy;
恐非原意 I am afraid (perhaps) it was not the original intent;
惟恐，惑恐 perhaps, lest;
惟恐得罪 afraid it should offend (s.o.);
或恐有失 perhaps it may not be done properly (mail miscarried, etc.);
恐其有誤 (LL) perhaps there was a mistake.

Words 1. 恐怖 kong3bu4, v.i. & n., (be in) terror;
2. 恐怖 kong3bu4, v.i. & n., 恐怖政策 (主義) policy of terror;
3. 恐怖 kong3bu4, v.i. & n., 恐怖時代 reign of terror.
4. 恐喝 kong3he4¹, v.t., to threaten with force.
5. 恐嚇 kong3he4², v.t., see kong3he4¹.
6. 恐慌 kong3huang1, v.i. & n., be in terror, desperately afraid, take alarm: 恐慌起來 take fright;
7. 恐慌 kong3huang1, v.i. & n., 經濟恐慌 economic depression.
8. 恐懼 kong3jU4 n., (LL) fear, awe.
9. 恐龍 kong3long2, n., (zoo.) dinosaur.
10. 恐怕 kong3pa4, (1) v.i., fear: 不要恐怕 don't be afraid;
11. 恐怕 kong3pa4, (2) adv., perhaps: 恐怕不能來 I'm afraid (s.o.) cannot come;
12. 恐怕 kong3pa4, adv., 恐怕不成 I am afraid it won't do.
13. 恐水病 kurngshui3bing4, n., (med.) hydrophobia.

惡 Num. Index: 31.72 ㄝˋ e4 (*ㄨˋ wu4 , *ㄨ wu1 , *ee ). [Abbr. □]

N. (1) Evil, vice, wickedness: 善惡 good and evil;
惡有惡報 vice is punished.
(2) Poison: 中惡 contract sudden ailment from various causes.

V.i. & t. (1) (*wu4) To hate loathe, dislike heartily: 厭惡 to loathe;
可惡 damnable (person, behavior);
羞惡之心 feeling of shame, moral sense.
(2) (*wu4) (MC) to offend (person).

Adj. (1) Bad in gen., evil, poor: 惡劣 e4lie4↓;
惡衣惡食 poor food and dress;
惡少年 young hooligan;
惡環境 bad surroundings;
惡俗 bad customs;
惡疾 disgusting disease;
惡札 (court.) my poor writing;
惡心 e4xin1↓;
惡聲 e4sheng1↓;
惡耗 bad news, usu. of s.o.'s death.
(2) Fierce, fercious: 惡狠狠，惡拉拉，惡惡實實的 very fierce, -ly;
惡戰 terrific fight;
惡婦 ferocious wife;
惡辣，惡賴，惡鬼 e4la4, e4lai4, e4gui3↓.
(3) Malignant (sore): 惡瘡 e4chuang1↓.

Adv. (1) (*wu1) (LL) how: 惡可，惡能 how can (it be?);
惡在 how can it be said that.
(2) (e4) (MC) very: 惡靈利 very able;
惡憐人 (poet.) so charming.

Words 1. 惡霸 e4ba4, n., a village booligan.
2. 惡報 e4bao4, n., proper retribution for sin.
3. 惡氣 e4chi4, n., evil smell;
4. 惡氣 e4chi4, n., unpleasant manner or atmosphere.
5. 惡臭 e4chou4, adj., evil-smelling, smelly.
6. 惡瘡 e4chuang1, n., malignant sores, ulcer.
7. 惡德 e4de2, n., wicked conduct, a vice, a sin.
8. 惡惡 *wu4e4, v.i., to hate evil.
9. 惡煩 e4fan2, adj., tedious;
10. 惡煩 e4fan2, adj., nauseating, -ted.
11. 惡感 e4gan3, n., bad impression, adverse reaction: 引起惡感 arouse bad feelings.
12. 惡鬼 e4gui3, n., (abuse) devil;
13. 惡鬼 e4gui3, n., (Budd.) evil spirit.
14. 惡棍 e4gun4, n., a roughneck, rascal, scoundrel.
15. 惡果 e4guo3, n., bad results;
16. 惡果 e4guo3, n., (Budd.) evil results of evil-doing.
17. 惡漢 e4han4, n., a rascal.
18. 惡寒 *wu4han2, n., (med.) a chilling spasm.
19. 惡化 e4hua4, v.i., (1) to deteriorate, be vitiated;
20. 惡化 e4hua4, v.i., (2) (of beggars, monks) solicit money by disgusting tactics.
21. 惡口 e4kou3, n., bad language: 惡口傷人 use bad language to insult people.
22. 惡辣 e4la4, adj., ruthless.
23. 惡賴 e4lai4, adj., rotten, vulgar.
24. 惡劣 e4lie4, adj., bad in gen., esp. in quality, morals.
25. 惡名 e4ming2, n., a bad reputation.
26. 惡魔 e4mo2, n., (1) (Budd.) devil;
27. 惡魔 e4mo2, n., (2) evil person or force.
28. 惡癖 e4pi3, n., evil habit.
29. 惡人 e4ren2, n., bad person.
30. 惡訕 e4shan4, v.t., to taunt, deride.
31. 惡少 e4shao4, n., young culprit, hoodlum, scallawag: 惡少年 juvenile delinquent.
32. 惡聲 e4sheng1, n., (1) (AC) immoral music or song;
33. 惡聲 e4sheng1, n., (2) verbal abuse;
34. 惡聲 e4sheng1, n., (3) bad reputation.
35. 惡限 e4xian4, n., (MC) a spell of bad luck.
36. 惡相 e4xiang4, n., evil or angry countenance.
37. 惡嫌 *wu4xian2, v.t., to loathe.
38. 惡戲 e4xi4, v.t., see e4zuo4jU4↓.
39. 惡行 e4xing4, n., immoral conduct.
40. 惡性的 e4xing4de0, adj., malignant: 惡性瘤 (贅瘤) malignant tumor.
41. 惡心 e4xin1, (1) n., wicked thought;
42. 惡心 e4xin1, (2) v.i., (*eexin1) nauseate.
43. 惡識 e4shi4, v.t., (MC) mistake (person) for what he is not.
44. 惡歲 e4sui4, n., year of bad crops.
45. 惡徒 e4tu2, n., “bad guys,” hoodlums.
46. 惡作劇 e4zuo4jU4, v.i., to make fun (of person).
47. 惡阻 e4zu3, v.i., (1) lose appetite;
48. 惡阻 e4zu3, v.i., (2) show morning sickness and change of appetite during pregnancy.
49. 惡子 e4zi3, n., (AC) young hooligan.
50. 惡言 e4yan2, n., words of abuse or vituperation.
51. 惡業 e4ye4, n., (Budd.) evil thought, speech or conduct.
52. 惡意 e4yi4, n., malice: 沒有惡意 was not malicious, (said or done) without malice.
53. 惡因 e4yin1, n., (Budd.) cause or antecedent of evil results, see e4guo3↑.

憨 Num. Index: 31.72 ㄏㄢ han1 .

N. A surname.

Adj. & adv. (1) Pleasant and silly, rapt in love, see compp.↓.
(2) Coarse: 憨繩子 a coarse rope or string.

Words 1. 憨癡 han1chi1, adj., coquettish, gayly provocative.
2. 憨厚 han1hou0, adj., (of scholar) poised, not flighty.
3. 憨直 han1zhi2, adj., staightforward (character).
4. 憨笑 han1xiao4, v.i., smile coquettishly.
5. 憨子 han1zi0, n., a ninny, nincompoop, idiot.

瑟 Num. Index: 31.72 ㄙㄜˋ se4 .

N. A long, base stringed instrument, anciently with 5 or 10 strings, later with 25 strings: 琴瑟 (high and base stringed instruments) symbolizing marital harmony.

Adj. (1) Rustling sound: 瑟縮，瑟瑟 ditto.
(2) U.f. 索 10.01 in 蕭瑟 dreary.

頁 Num. Index: 31.80 ㄧㄝˋ ye4 .

N. (1) A page.
(2) A leaf or double folded page in wood-block editions where half a leaf equals one Eng. page: 頁數 number of pages;
第一頁 page 1.
(3) 冊頁 album of sheets of painting or calligraphy.

貢 Num. Index: 31.80 ㄍㄨㄥˋ gong4 .

N. (1) A surname.
(2) Tribute paid by a vassal state.

V.t. (1) To pay tribute to: 進貢 to pay tribute;
貢獻 gong4xian4, 貢奉 gong4feng4↓;
貢品 also local goods selected for His Majesty.
(2) Recommend, select: 貢生 gong4sheng1↓.

Words 1. 貢奉 gong4feng4, v.t., (of vassal states) give (s.t.) as tribute.
2. 貢生 gong4sheng1, n., formerly, a senior licentiate.
3. 貢獻 gong4xian4, v.t. & n., contribute, -tions.

賈 Num. Index: 31.80 ㄐㄧㄚˇ jia3 (*ㄍㄨˇ gu3 ).

N. (1) A surname.
(2) (*gun) A merchant: 商賈 a trader, businessman.

V.t. (*gun) (1) (LL) sell in commerce.
(2) (LL) to invite: 賈禍 invite disaster;
賈怨 invite hatred.

天 Num. Index: 31.81 ㄊㄧㄢ tian1 .

N. (1) The sky, heaven: 天空 the sky, aerial space;
天下 tian1xia4↓;
天上 in the sky above;
天底下 all under heaven, the world over;
天大的事情 a tremendous event;
天無二日 only one surpreme ruler, as “there is only one sun in heaven”;
天字第一號 “A-1,” the very best;
oft. coupled with 地 (the earth) in phrr.: 天地 tian1di4¹↓;
天長地久 as long as the heaven and earth endure;
天公地道 the most natural and fair arrangement;
天翻地覆 turned completely upside down (of disasters, confusion);
天南地北, 天懸地隔 (of friends) separated far apart;
不識天高地厚 (of child) do not know what is what;
天崩地裂 natural disaters like giant earthquakes and landslides;
天網恢恢 God's justice is inescapable;
天羅地網 (of Taoist demons' magic) an invisible net preventing all escape;
天聾地啞 completely unmindful of anything, like one deaf and dumb.
(2) Nature, what is given by nature, esp. 天然 see tian1ran2↓: 天資，天賦，天成，天性 tian1zi1², tian1fu4², tian1cheng2, tian1xing4²↓;
天年 man's natural span of life;
天造地設 (of natural scenery) made by nature;
天作之合 (marriage) made in heaven;
天衣無縫 (of art, master piece in fiction) completely natural, without artifice;
天經地義 what is most appropriate, ordained in nature (moral obligations, eternal priciples, etc.);
聽由天命 resign to one's fate or God's will, be fatalistic;
靠天吃飯 have no regular income, live by what one can find.
(3) God, the supreme ruler, the celestial spirits: 天老爺 Father Heaven;
皇天后士 (prayer to) Ye Gods! heavenly father and mother earth;
天堂，天國 tian1tang2, tian1guo2↓;
天怒人怨 the gods are angry and the people resentful;
怨天尤人 blame everybody but oneself;
無法無天 completely lawless and Godless, licentious;
天不怕，地不怕 fear neither God nor men;
天之驕子 “the chosen of God,” an unusually blessed or lucky person, God's favored one, (a tint of sarcasm in Chin. usage.);
used coll. like Eng. “God”: 天啊，天哪 O God! good heavens! 我的天 oh, my God! 老天爺 oh, God! 天曉得 God knows (nobody knows);
天可憐見 how pitiful! 天誅地滅 may the gods strike (him) down!
(4) A day: 今天，明天，昨天 today, tomorrow, yesterday;
過兩天 in two or three days;
前幾天 a few days ago;
每天 everyday;
成天，一天到晚 all day;
大白天 in broad daylight.
(5) Season, weather: 春天，夏天，秋天，冬天 spring, summer, autumn, winter;
三伏天 hottest summer days;
黃梅天 rainy season in spring;
晴天 clear day, 天晴了 it is clear now;
天朗氣清 it is clear and dry;
雨天，陰天 rainy, cloudy day;
熱天，大熱天 hot, very hot day;
天熱了 it has become hot;
天冷了 it has become cold;
天變了，變天了 the weather has changed;
天亮了 it is dawn;
五更天 at early dawn;
天明 early dawn, daybreak;
天黑 at dusk, twilight;
天昏地暗 it is dark, overcast, like night.
(6) N. & adj., emperor, imperial, of the emperor: 天子 the Son of Heaven, Emperor;
天朝 the Celestial Court (formerly, used in communication with foreign countries);
天恩 the emperor's grace;
天顏 His Imperial presence;
天闕 imperial court.
(7) The most important thing in life: 民以食為天 food is next to God for the people;
王者以民為天 a king's life depends upon the people.
(8) Husband: 失其所天 lost her husband.

Words 1. 天表 tian1biao3, n., beyond heaven, beyound the skies.
2. 天變 tian1bian4, n., natural calamities;
3. 天變 tian1bian4, n., change of weather: 天變了 it's going to rain.
4. 天邊（兒） tian1bian1 (er0), n., beyond the horizon: 天邊海角 far beyond, in distant places.
5. 天稟 tian1bing3, n., native endowments.
6. 天兵 tian1bing1, n., (1) (Taoist) celestial troops;
7. 天兵 tian1bing1, n., (2) formerly, imperial troops.
8. 天產 tian1chan3, n., local product, land product.
9. 天朝 tian1chao3, n., imperial court.
10. 天成 tian1cheng2, adj., natural, springing from nature: 天成佳偶 a good match as if made in heaven;
11. 天成 tian1cheng2, adj., 文章本天成 good writing is completely like nature.
12. 天譴 tian1qian3, adj., God's punishment.
13. 天塹 tian1qian4, n., natural barrier for defense (such as wide river).
14. 天橋 tian1qiao2, n., (1) overpass at railways;
15. 天橋 tian1qiao2, n., (2) anc. scaffolding for attacking city walls.
16. 天氣 tian1chi4, n., the day's weather.
17. 天青 tian1qing1, n., (of brocades, etc.) dark wine color.
18. 天窗 tian1chuang1, n., skylight: 打開天窗說亮話 to be quite frank.
19. 天趣 tian1qU4, n., beauty of natural objects or phenomena.
20. 天衢 tian1qU2, n., formerly, busy thoroughfares of the capital.
21. 天道 tian1dao4, n., God's way, divine order of things, spiritual principles: 天道好還 God's way goes in a cycle;
22. 天道 tian1dao4, n., (dial.) the weather.
23. 天地 tian1di4¹, n., (1) heaven and earth, the universe, the world: 天地間 in the whole world;
24. 天地 tian1di4¹, n., 小天地 a little world in itself;
25. 天地 tian1di4¹, n., 兒童天地 the child's world;
26. 天地 tian1di4¹, n., 別有天地 a different world, a utopia;
27. 天地 tian1di4¹, n., (2) the upper and lower margins of a scroll.
28. 天帝 tian1di4², n., Celestial Ruler (appellation of Taoist gods).
29. 天定 tian1ding4, adj., predetermined, predestined.
30. 天底下 tian1di3xia4, phr., under the sun;
31. 天底下 tian1di3xia4, phr., in the world.
32. 天鵝 tian1e2, n., the swan.
33. 天方夜譚 tian1fang1ye4tan2, n., arabian nights.
34. 天分 tian1fen4 (tian1fen0), n., born gifts, talent;
35. 天分 tian1fen4 (tian1fen0), n., 天分甚高 has high intelligence.
36. 天父 tian1fu4¹, n., (Christ.) God the Father.
37. 天賦 tian1fu4², n., natural gifts.
38. 天府 tian1fu3, n., self-sufficient region, with natural defense against invaders: 天府之國 a country with rich natural resource--a name given to 四川.
39. 天干 tian1gan1, n., the decimal cycle, 甲，乙，丙，丁，戊，己，庚，辛，壬，癸, used as serial number like A, B, C, D--see Appendix A.
40. 天光 tian1guang1, n., daylight.
41. 天癸 tian1gui3, n., menstruation.
42. 天工 tian1gong1¹, n., nature's work, said in praise of great art: 巧奪天工 it rivals nature.
43. 天宮 tian1gong1², n., heavenly abode of the gods.
44. 天國 tian1guo2, n., (Christ.) the Kingdom of Heaven.
45. 天鼓 tian1gu3, n., (rare, LL) thunder.
46. 天河 tian1he2, n., the Milky Way (also called 銀河，天漢).
47. 天花 tian1hua1, n., (1) smallpox;
48. 天花 tian1hua1, n., (2) (Budd.) flowers dropped from the sky;
49. 天花 tian1hua1, n., 天花亂墜 said of extravagant talk;
50. 天花 tian1hua1, n., 天花板 ceiling.
51. 天潢 tian1huang2, n., (LL) royal descendants.
52. 天火 tian1huo3, n., fire from heaven, said of houses stuck by lihgtning.
53. 天真 tian1zhen1, adj., innocent, na𡢡e, frank, gen. showing traits of children: 你太天真了 you are too na𡢡e, believe too much in people's words.
54. 天機 tian1ji1, n., hidden plans of providence: 不可洩漏天機 (a seer) may not reveal what is coming or decree of God;
55. 天機 tian1ji1, n., the secret springs of nature, such as divine inspiration.
56. 天戒 tian1jie4, n., born teetotaler.
57. 天井 tian1jing3, n., courtyard, a small yard;
58. 天井 tian1jing3, n., air shaft.
59. 天津 tian1jin1, n., Tientsin, a port city.
60. 天九 tian1jiu3, n., game of dominoes.
61. 天竺 tian1zhu2, n., anc. term for India.
62. 天竺桂 tian1zhu2gui4, n., a kind of cinnamon, cinnamonum pedunculatum.
63. 天主 tian1zhu3, n., Catholic term for God: 天主教 Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church;
64. 天主 tian1zhu3, n., 天主（教）堂 cathedral.
65. 天職 tian1zhi2, n., man's natural duty: 國民的天職 a citizen's natural duty.
66. 天空 tian1kong1, n., the sky, outer space.
67. 天籟 tian1lai4, n., sounds of nature (whistlig of winds, etc.).
68. 天藍 tian1lan2, n., pale blue, skyblue.
69. 天良 tian1liang2, n., conscience.
70. 天理 tian1li3, n., Nature's law: 天理昭彰 God's law is manifest, i.e., evil is punished;
71. 天理 tian1li3, n., 天理不容 intolerable, injustice;
72. 天理 tian1li3, n., 沒有天理 unscrupulous, lawless, a law to oneself, unreasonable.
73. 天靈蓋 tian1ling2gai4, n., the crown of the head.
74. 天祿 tian1lu4, n., (1) a fabulous creature in anc. sculptures;
75. 天祿 tian1lu4, n., (2) anc. idea of official rank in heaven.
76. 天倫 tian1lun2, n., the natural bonds and relationships of men, esp. the bonds of family: 天倫之樂 the happiness of family reunion, happy home.
77. 天門冬 tian1men2dong1, n., (bot.) asparagus lucidus.
78. 天命 tian1ming4, n., fate, destiny, God's will: 受天之命 divine mandate, a king rules by the grace of God.
79. 天幕 tian1mu4, n., awning over open space;
80. 天幕 tian1mu4, n., painted backdrop of stage, indicating open space.
81. 天南星 tian1nan2xing1, n., (bot.) jack-in-the-pulpit, arisaema serratum.
82. 天牛 tian1niu2, n., a class of beetles with very long feelers, apriona rugicollis.
83. 天崘瘡 tian1pao4chuang1, n., (med.) pemphigus, an infection with blisters on skin.
84. 天棚 tian1peng2, n., awning of cloth or bamboo.
85. 天平 tian1(')ping2, n., weighing scales.
86. 天壤 tian1rang3, n.,as in 天壤之別 wide difference (as distance between the sky and the earth).
87. 天然 tian1ran2, adj. & adv., natural, not artificial;
88. 天然 tian1ran2, adj. & adv., naturally, of course.
89. 天人 tian1ren2, n., (1) nature and man: 天人合一 theory that man is integral part of nature;
90. 天人 tian1ren2, n., (2) a celestial being, an extraordinary beauty.
91. 天日 tian1ri4, n., daylight;
92. 天日 tian1ri4, n., 重見天日 release after imprisonment or great injustice;
93. 天日 tian1ri4, n., 不見天日 living in darkness or dark oppression.
94. 天色 tian1se4, n., time of the day, as judged by color of sky: 天色己晚 it is getting dark.
95. 天生 tian1sheng1, adj., born: 天生才子 born great artist, a genius.
96. 天神 tian1shen2, n., celestial spirit.
97. 天險 tian1xian3, n., natural defense, such as high mountains, cliffs, etc.
98. 天下 tian1xia4, n., the world: 今日的天下 the world today;
99. 天下 tian1xia4, n., 天下的人 all people in the world;
100. 天下 tian1xia4, n., anciently used to denote China.
101. 天線 tian1xian4, n., antenna.
102. 天象 tian1xiang4, n., natural phenomena, esp. in the skies;
103. 天象 tian1xiang4, n., the heavenly bodies.
104. 天仙 tian1xian1, n., fairy: 美若天仙 beautiful like a fairy;
105. 天仙 tian1xian1, n., 天仙果 tian1xian1guo3, n., (bot.) a kind of fig, ficus erecta.
106. 天香 tian1xiang1, n., as in 國色天香 woman of great beauty;
107. 天香 tian1xiang1, n., 天香百合 tian1xiang1bai2he2, n., (bot.) gold band lily, lilium auratum.
108. 天幸 tian1xing4¹, n., rare luck.
109. 天性 tian1xing4², n., human nature, disposition (of wolves, foxes, villains, heroes, etc.).
110. 天書 tian1shu1, n., (1) Taoist writings;
111. 天書 tian1shu1, n., (2) imperial edict.
112. 天數 tian1shu4, n., predestination.
113. 天師 tian1si4, n., Taoist master.
114. 天時 tian1shi2, n., weather.
115. 天使 tian1shi3, n., angel.
116. 天算 tian1suan4, n., short for 天文算術 astronomy and mathematics.
117. 天堂 tian1tang2, n., heaven in religious sense.
118. 天條 tian1tiao2, n., the laws of God in heaven.
119. 天體 tian1ti3, n., (1)heavenly body;
120. 天體 tian1ti3, n., (2) the nude: 天體運動 nudist movement;
121. 天體 tian1ti3, n., 天體營 nudist colony.
122. 天庭 tian1ting2, n., (1) the forehead: 天庭飽滿 a full forehead;
123. 天庭 tian1ting2, n., (2) anc., the imperial court.
124. 天才 tian1cai2, n., (1) natural talent, aptitude;
125. 天才 tian1cai2, n., (2) genius, very brilliant person.
126. 天蠶 tian1can2, n., a wild species of silkworm.
127. 天曹 tian1cao2, n., celestial officials.
128. 天災 tian1zai, n., natural calamity;
129. 天災 tian1zai, n., act of God.
130. 天擇 tian1ze2, n., natural selection in evolution: 物競天擇 survival of the fittest in natural selection.
131. 天縱 tian1zong4, adj., as in 天縱之才 heroes, sages, especiallly gifted leaders of men.
132. 天尊 tian1zun1, n., (Taoism) god, spirit.
133. 天足 tian1zu2, n., unbound, “natural” feet.
134. 天姿 tian1zi1¹, n., beauty of looks.
135. 天資 tian1zi1², n., person's natural endowment or intelligence (high, low).
136. 天子 tian1zi3, n., “the Son of Heaven,” designation of emperor.
137. 天王星 tian1wang2xing1, n., (astron.) Uranus.
138. 天文 tian1wen2, n., science of astronomy;
139. 天文 tian1wen2, n., 天文鏡 tian1wen2jing4, n., telescope;
140. 天文 tian1wen2, n., 天文臺 tian1wen2tai2, n., astronomical observatory.
141. 天演 tian1yan3, n., theory of evolution.
142. 天閹 tian1yan1, n., naturally impotent person.
143. 天涯 tian1ya2, n., the limits of the earth: 天涯海角 the four corners of the earth.
144. 天意 tian1yi4, n., god's will.
145. 天淵 tian1yUan1, n., as in 天淵之別 great difference, as the sky is separated from ocean depths, see tian1rang3↑.
146. 天元 tian1yUan2¹, n., anc. Chin. algebra.
147. 天緣 tian1yUan2², n., predestined friendship or marriage;
148. 天緣 tian1yUan2², n., predestination.
149. 天宇 tian1yU3, n., the sky;
150. 天宇 tian1yU3, n., the whole world;
151. 天宇 tian1yU3, n., the capital of country.

耎 Num. Index: 31.81 ㄖㄨㄢˇ ruan3 . [Cogn., 澊 10D.81]

燹 Num. Index: 31.81 ㄒㄧㄢˇ xian3 .

N. Wild fires: 兵燹之禍 the ravages of war.

更 Num. Index: 31.82 ㄍㄥ geng1 (*gehng as adv.; *ㄐㄧㄥ jing1 ).

N. (1) A surname.
(2) (Also *jing1) one of the five watches on a night: 三更半夜 about midnight;
更深夜漏 in the dead of night;
雞鳴五更 day break, dawn (lit., “when the cock crows at the last night watch”);
五更雞 chicken simmered for a whole night.

V.t. (1) To change, alter, modify: 更改，更動，更換 geng1gai3, geng1dong4, geng1huan0↓;
變更 make changes in;
改弦更張 introduce reforms.
(2) Rotate, take turns at: 更番 geng1fan1, 更代 geng1dai4↓.
(3) Revise, correct, amend: 更正 geng1zheng4, 更訂 geng1ding4.
(4) To experience: 更事 geng1shi4↓.

Adv. (1) (*gehng) Once more, over again, still further: 更上一層樓 go up a storey stll higher.
(2) To a higher degree: vern. oft. 更加 gehngjia1↓;
更多 more;
更好 much better;
更難 more difficult;
更苦 more bitter or harder;
更使我為難 embarrass me so much the more;
更叫人不知如何是好 place one in an impossible fix.

Words 1. 更代 geng1dai4, v.t., replace (s.o.) with another, take turns.
2. 更迭 geng1die2, adv., in succession.
3. 更訂 geng1ding4, v.t., revise (books, etc.).
4. 更端 geng1duan1, n., new beginning.
5. 更動 geng1dong4, v.t., modify, change (personnel, post, texts, etc.).
6. 更番 geng1fan1, v.i., be assigned to duties by rotation.
7. 更夫 geng1fu1, n., a night watchman.
8. 更改 geng1gai3, v.t., alter, change (dress, plans, etc.).
9. 更鼓 geng1gu3, n., a night watchman's drum or clapper.
10. 更換 geng1huan0, v.t., replace, substitute, change (dress, position, regulations, etc.).
11. 更張 geng1zhang1, v.t., as in 改絃更張 to reform (lit., restring musical instrument).
12. 更正 geng1zheng4, v.t., make corrections: 來函更正 letter to a newspaper editor to correct an inaccurate report.
13. 更加 *gehngjia1, adv., as in 更加厲害 still worse;
14. 更加 *gehngjia1, adv., 更加可憐 still more pitiful.
15. 更漏 geng1lou4, n., hourglass, a device for measuring time of the night watches.
16. 更樓 geng1lou2, n., a watch tower.
17. 更名 geng1ming2, phr., to change one's name.
18. 更深 geng1shen1, adv., late at night: 更深人靜 all is quiet in the dead of night.
19. 更生 geng1sheng1, v.t., as in 自力更生 put forth new life by one's efforts.
20. 更新 geng1xin1, v.t. & n., renew, -al, renovate, -tion: 一元復始，萬象更新 with the beginning of another year, everything is fresh again;
21. 更新 geng1xin1, v.t. & n., 更新設備 (of industrial plants) renovate equipment and facilities.
22. 更戍 geng1shu4, v.t., transfer garrison forces.
23. 更事 geng1shi4, v.i., have experience of, be experienced: 少不更事 too young and inexperienced;
24. 更事 geng1shi4, v.i., 更事未多 with little experience in practical affairs.
25. 更始 gen1shi3, v.i., begin a new page: 與民更始 (pledge to) give the people a new deal.
26. 更替 geng1ti4, v.i. & t., to substitute, to change.
27. 更頭 geng1tou2, n., the time of a night watch;
28. 更頭 geng1tou2, n., 五更頭 at the fifth watch.
29. 更次 geng1ci4, n., as in 一個更次 a night watch (＝tou2↑).
30. 更卒 geng1zu2, n., troops assigned to garrison duties by turns.
31. 更衣 geng1yi1, phr., to change dress.
32. 更易 geng1yi4, v.t., alter, change (plans, etc.).

夏 Num. Index: 31.82 ㄒㄧㄚˋ xia4 (*ㄐㄧㄚˋ jia4 ).

N. (1) Summer: 夏季，夏天，夏日xia4ji4, xia4tian1, xia4ri4↓;
初夏 early summer;
夏收 summer harvest;
炎夏 hot summer;
夏日可畏 of official superior who is a severe disciplinarian, compared to the summer sun, contrasted with 冬日可愛 the gentle superior like the pleasant sun of winter;
“夏五,” “郭公” (LL) missing passages, from those in 左傳;
夏蟲語冰 as a summer insect discusses ice--of one who talks what he knows nothing about.
(2) The Shiah Dyn. (usu. wr. Hsia, 2205－1766 B.C.): 夏后 xia4hou4↓;
夏朝，夏代，夏室 the Shiah Dyn.;
夏禮 the rituals and institutions of Shiah Dyn.
(3) 華夏 China;
Chinese.
(4) 夏國 anc. name of Bactria (also 大夏).
(5) A surname.

Words 1. 夏布 xia4bu4, n., fine linen.
2. 夏楚 *jia2chu3, n., a rod, a ferule for punishing pupils.
3. 夏后 xia4hou4, n., usu. 夏后氏 name of royal house of Emperor Yuu (禹), founder of Shiah Dyn.
4. 夏正 xia4zheng4, n., the first month of the lunar year.
5. 夏節 xia4jie2, n., (1) the fifth day of fifth lunar month--the Dragon Boat Festival;
6. 夏節 xia4jie2, n., (2) summer solstice.
7. 夏季 xia4ji4, n., the summer season;
8. 夏季 xia4ji4, n., see xia4ling4↓.
9. 夏至 xia4zhi4, n., summer solstice.
10. 夏曆 xia4li4, n., the lunar calendar.
11. 夏令 xia4ling4, n., summer season;
12. 夏令 xia4ling4, n., 夏令會 summer conference;
13. 夏令 xia4ling4, n., 夏令營 summer camp.
14. 夏眠 xia4mian2, n., (of certain tropical insects) summer hibernation.
15. 夏日 xia4ri4, n., summer day;
16. 夏日 xia4ri4, n., summer sun.
17. 夏天 xia4tian1, n., summer, summer days.

憂 Num. Index: 31.82 ㄧㄡ you1 .

N. (1) Sorrow, anxiety, concern: 消憂，解憂 to dissipate sorrow;
忘憂 forget one's sorrow;
隱憂 secret worry;
憂苦 affliction.
(2) Parents' funeral: 丁憂 compulsory retirement from public life during parents' mourning.

V.t. To be concerned for: 憂國，憂民 be concerned, worried, for the country, for the people.

Adj. Sorrowful, anxious, concerned: 憂愁，憂慮 you1chou0, you1lU0↓.

Words 1. 憂愁 you1chou0, n. & adj., sorrow, -ful, sad, -ness.
2. 憂憤 you1fen4, adj. & n., angry, anger, exasperated, -tion.
3. 憂患 you1huan4, n., disaster.
4. 憂懼 you1jU4, n. & adj., fear and worry.
5. 憂慮 you1lU0, n., concern, worry.
6. 憂悶 you1men4, adj., depressed, sad.
7. 憂傷 you1shang1, adj. & n., grief, grieved.
8. 憂心 you1xin1, n., sad heart.
9. 憂思 you1si1, n., worry, anxiety.
10. 憂悒 you1yi4, adj., sad, disappointed.
11. 憂鬱 you1yU4, adj., vexed.

覆 Num. Index: 31.82 ㄈㄨˋ fu4 .

V.i. & t. (1) To overturn: 傾覆 to overthrow (government);
顛覆 totter, about to fall, also v.t., to overthrow (government);
舟覆 ship overturns;
see 覆沒，覆輒 fu4mo4, fu4che4↓;
覆車之戒，前車覆，後車戒 (anc. proverb) overturned cart in front is warning for those behind;
覆盆之冤 dark injustice (like being under a overturned tub).
(2) Cover: 覆蓋 cover;
天之所覆，地之所載 what is under heaven and borne by the earth;
覆（醬）瓿 (modest) my worthless writing (“useful for covering condiment jars”).
(3) Pour out: 覆水難收 water poured on the ground cannot be recovered, said by husband unwilling to take back separated wife.
(4) To reply (unnecessary var. of 復): 答覆，覆信，回覆;
覆命 report on termination of assignment.

Adv. Used like “re-” as prefix & vb., denoting “double check”: 覆查 re-examine;
覆校 re-proof;
覆核 double check on figures for budget, expenses;
覆選 second election;
覆審 re-examine case at court;
覆考，覆試 re-examination, double tests.

Words 1. 覆敗 fu4bai4, v.i., be defeated.
2. 覆車 fu4che1, n., a bird trap;
3. 覆車 fu4che1, n., an overturned cart.
4. 覆輒 fu4che4, n., route of overturned cart.
5. 覆滅 fu4mie4, v.i., be defeated;
6. 覆滅 fu4mie4, v.i., be see fu4mo4↓.
7. 覆沒 fu4mo4, v.i., (of ship) overturn: 全軍覆沒 whole army is drowned.
8. 覆盆子 fu4pen2zi0, n., (bot.) plant of rose family, rubus tokkura.

覈 Num. Index: 31.82 ㄏㄜˊ he2 .

V.i. & t. See var. 核 10B.81 vb.

Adj. Severe, penetrating: 深覈.

迂 Num. Index: 31.83 ㄩ yU1 .

Adj. (1) Doctrinaire, dogmatic, abstruse, impractical: 迂闊，迂腐 yU1kuo4, yU1fu3↓.
(2) Roundabout, remote (interch. 紆 93B.00), intricate: 迂曲，迂迴 yU1qU1, yU1hui2↓.

Words 1. 迂氣 yU1chi0, adj., stubborn, unrealistic.
2. 迂曲 yU1qU1, adj., twisted, with many turns.
3. 迂誕 yU1dan4, adj., perverse, absurd and pretentious, bombastic.
4. 迂道 yU1dao4, adv., by roundabout path.
5. 迂夫子 yU1fu1zi3, n., (contempt.) a cranky professor;
6. 迂夫子 yU1fu1zi3, n., a person with encrusted opinions.
7. 迂腐 yU1fu3, adj., antiquated, reactionary, dogmatic (person, ideas), senile-minded.
8. 迂緩 yU1huan3, adj. slow, cumbersome (progress).
9. 迂迥 yU1hui2, adj., (road) twisting about.
10. 迂見 yU1jian4, phr., impractical, doctrinaire opinion.
11. 迂久 yU1jiu3, adj., a very long time.
12. 迂拙 yU1zhuo2, adj., stupid and narrow-minded.
13. 迂滯 yU1zhi4, adj., sluggish.
14. 迂直 yU1zhi2, adj., stubborn and simple-minded (opinion).
15. 迂拘 yU1jU1, adj., dogmatic, impractical.
16. 迂𡚸 yU1kuo4, adj., abstruse, unrealistic.
17. 迂陋 yU1lou4, adj., vulgar and uninformed.
18. 迂路 yU1lu4, n., see yU1dao4↑.
19. 迂論 yU1lun4, n., bombastic talk or opinion.
20. 迂儒 yU1ru2, n., encrusted Confu. scholar.
21. 迂遠 yU1yUan3, adj., remote.

□ Num. Index: 31.83 ㄋㄞˇ nai3 . [Pop. & anc. var. of 遒 80.83]

□ Num. Index: 31.83 ㄏㄨㄢˊ huan2 . [Pop. of 還 41D.83]

□ Num. Index: 31.83 ㄧㄥˊ ying2 . [Abbr. of 迎 90.83]

逕 Num. Index: 31.83 ㄐㄧㄥˋ jing4 .

N. (Var. 徑) a footapth.

Adv. Directly, freely, impulsively, see 徑 91B.30: 逕啟者 (phr. used in business letters) “This is to advise you that.…”

逐 Num. Index: 31.83 ㄓㄨˊ zhu2 .

N. (1) To pursue: 追逐 pursue (fame, power, girl);
逐鹿 zhu2lu4↓.
(2) To drive out, expel: 驅逐 drive out;
放逐 expel from country.

Adj. Each: 逐一 each one;
逐件 each piece;
逐條 each artice (of treaty) or item.

Adv. Gradually, one by one: 逐漸 zhu2jian4↓.

Words 1. 逐北 zhu2bo4, v.i., be defeated.
2. 逐臭 zhu2chou4, v.i., run after “filth”--i.e., have strange hankerings or tastes, as flies like garbage.
3. 逐電 zhu2dian4, adv., quick as lightning flash.
4. 逐漸 zhu2jian4, adv., gradually (grow, diminish, etc.).
5. 逐客令 zhu2ke4ling4, n., as in 下逐客令 order guest unceremoniously to get out.
6. 逐鹿 zhu2lu4, phr., (allu.) 逐鹿中原 fight for the throne (lit., to see who gets the deer 鹿死誰手 in a deer hunt).
7. 逐末 zhu2mo4, n., as in 棄本逐末 run after the less important things, forgetting the important.
8. 逐日 zhu2ri4, (1) adv., everyday;
9. 逐日 zhu2ri4, (2) v.i., (LL) race with the sun (in speed).
10. 逐勝 zhu2sheng4, v.i., chase defeated enemy.
11. 逐勢 zhu2shi4, v.i., to run after the rich and powerful.
12. 逐次 zhu2ci4, adv., (1) gradually;
13. 逐次 zhu2ci4, adv., (2) each time.
14. 逐一 zhu2yi1, adv., one by one.
15. 逐疫 zhu2yi4, v.i., perform rite to exorcise evil spirits.

遷 Num. Index: 31.83 ㄑㄧㄢ qian1 .

V.i. (1) To move to another place: 遷移，遷徙，遷居 qian1yi2, qian1xi3, qian1jU1↓;
遷入 move into (a new house);
喬遷 celebration of moving to new house or official post;
遷怒 qian1nu4↓.
(2) To change, esp. slowly, to shift: 苟不教，性乃遷 a man's nature changes for the worse if not properly taught.
(3) (LL) to be appointed to a certain post: 升遷，遷調;
also to be degraded or exiled: 遷謫，遷戍 qian1zhe2, qian1shu4↓.

Words 1. 遷除 qian1chu2, v.i., be appointed (to post, rank).
2. 遷調 qian1diao4, v.i., transfer to another post.
3. 遷鼎 qian1ding3, n., change dynasty (allu., “transport sacrificial tripod,” symbol of royal rule).
4. 遷都 qian1du1, v.i., to move capital.
5. 遷祔 qian1fu4, v.i., move grave to ancestral graveyard.
6. 遷化 qian1hua4, v.i., (1) to change, deterioriate;
7. 遷化 qian1hua4, v.i., (2) (Budd.) to die.
8. 遷換 qian1huan4, v.i.. to change (currency, location, etc.).
9. 遷謫 qian1zhe2, v.i., to go into exile.
10. 遷就 qian1jiu4, v.i., be accommodating, accept lower position or cheaper terms.
11. 遷居 qian1jU1, phr., to move into another house.
12. 遷怒 qian1nu4, phr., vent one's anger on a third party.
13. 遷染 qian1ran3, v.i. & t., to change in character;
14. 遷染 qian1ran3, v.i. & t., be corrupted by (influence).
15. 遷善 qian1shan4, v.i., (LL) to reform one's ways.
16. 遷徙 qian1xi3, v.i. & t., cause (person, whole population) to, migrate, move away from original place of residence;
17. 遷徙 qian1xi3, v.i. & t., to change residence.
18. 遷戍 qian1shu4, v.t., to exile (person), be exiled.
19. 遷次 qian1ci4, (1) (LL) change of lodgings on journey;
20. 遷次 qian1ci4, (2) promotion to higher post;
21. 遷次 qian1ci4, (3) seasonal changes;
22. 遷次 qian1ci4, (4) adv., hurriedly, disorderly.
23. 遷葬 qian1zang4, phr., move graveyard to another place.
24. 遷延 qian1yan2, v.i., to dillydally, delay, procrastinate.
25. 遷移 qian1yi2, v.i., remove, shift (place of residence, post, responsibility).

邇 Num. Index: 31.83 ㄦˇ er3 .

Adj. (LL) near: 親邇 go near;
邇近 near;
邇來 recently;
遐邇 far and near.

跫 Num. Index: 31.83 ㄑㄩㄥˊ qiong2 .

Adj. (AC) descriptive of sound of footsteps: 跫跫，跫然.

甦 Num. Index: 31.83 ㄙㄨ su1 .

V.i. To wake up;
to revive (also wr. 穌，蘇): 復甦 revive.

Words 1. 甦醒 su1xing3, v.i., wake up from coma, stupor: 甦醒過來 recover from coma on unconsciousness.

耍 Num. Index: 31.93 ㄕㄨㄚˇ shua3 .

V.i. To play for pastime: 玩耍 ditto;
作耍 make a joke or do s.t. for pastime;
好吃好耍 like to eat and to play;
不是耍的 it is dangerous, not a joke.

V.t. (1) To play (an act, a role, a trick), make (a gesture), show off: 耍把戲 shuarba3xi4↓;
耍手段，耍花槍 play a trick, show skill to confuse;
耍花幵的 ditto, also make a special flourish in painting or calligraphy;
耍光棍 play the scoundrel;
耍勢力 show off one's power, use power to impress.
(2) To gamble: 耍錢 shua3qian2↓;
把錢耍光了 gambled away all one's money;
耍家兒 shua3jia1er0↓.
(3) To give a professional show: 耍刀 exhibit swordplay;
耍拳腳 exhibit boxing;
耍獅子 give a lion dance;
耍猴子，耍狗熊 give a monkey, bear show.

Words 1. 耍把戲 shuarba3xi4, v.i., to play a trick;
2. 耍把戲 shuarba3xi4, v.i., to give acrobatic or similar show.
3. 耍叉 shua3cha1, v.i., to create trouble for s.o.
4. 耍錢 shua3qian2, v.i., to gamble.
5. 耍骨頭 shua3gurtou0, v.i., try to show off.
6. 耍滑 shua3hua2, v.i., to play fast and loose.
7. 耍貨（兒） shua3huo4 (er0), n., children's toys.
8. 耍家兒 shua3jia1er0, n., a gambler (also 耍家子 shua3jia1zi0).
9. 耍兒 shua3er0, n., gambling.
10. 耍臉子 shuarlian3zi0, v.i., give an angry look.
11. 耍弄 shua3long4, v.t., to make a fool of (s.o.).
12. 耍脾氣 shua3pi2chi0, v.i., indulge in fits of temper.
13. 耍頻（貧）嘴 shua3pin2zui3, v.i., love to gossip.
14. 耍人兒的 shua3rerer0de0, n., a labor hand.
15. 耍像兒 shua3xiang4er0, v.i., to give a sign with a wink, nod, glance, etc.
16. 耍笑 shua3xiao4, v.i., to occupy time with jokes, tomfoolery.
17. 耍戲 shua3xi4, v.t., v.t., to make a fool of.
18. 耍手藝 shuarshou3yi0, v.i., make a living by some skill.
19. 耍子 shua3zi0, (1) n., (MC) a display of skill, a pastime;
20. 耍子 shua3zi0, (2) v.i., to play, while away time.
21. 耍嘴皮子 shuarzui3pi2zi0, n., (coll.) professional clown or joker.

要 Num. Index: 31.93 ㄧㄠˋ yao4 (*ㄧㄠ yao1 ).

N. Necessity, need, urgency: 必要 necessity;
沒有必要 there is no need;
主要 prime importance;
需要 need, necessity, also v.t., to need.

Vb. aux. (1) Want: 我要走 I want to go;
他不要 he does not want (to, it).
(2) Going to: 將要 ditto: (將)要下雨了 it is going to rain;
天快要黑了 it is going to be dark soon.
(3) Should: 你要知道，要小心 you should know, should be careful.

V.t. (1) To want (s. t.);
to demand or request: 我要他來 I want him to come;
這本書我要了 I have already requested for this book;
他要了去 he has requested and taken it away;
要得，要不得 yao4de2, yao4bu0de0↓.
(2) (*yao1) (LL) to sum it up: 要之.
(3) (*yao1) (a) Demand: 要求 yao1qiu2↓;
(b) coerce: 要挾，要盟 yao1xie2, yao1meng2↓;
(c) (AC) ambush and capture on the way: 將要而殺之 was going to ambush and kill him.

Adj. Important: 要緊 yao4jin3↓;
重要 important;
急要 urgent;
主要 of prime importance;
最要 most important;
至要 most important and do not forget;
要言不煩 an important statement need not be prolix.

Conj. If (＝若, related): 要是 yao4si0↓;
要不然 yao4bu0ran2↓;
你要不來 if you don't come;
要不，我們回去罷 if not, we'll go back.

Words 1. 要隘 yao4ai4, n., strategic pass.
2. 要便 yao4bian4, adv., (MC) often, usually.
3. 要不的 yao4bu0de0, (1) adv., extremely: 窮得要不的 unbearably poor;
4. 要不的 yao4bu0de0, (2) phr., extremely bad: 這肉壞了要不的 this meat is spoilt, to be rejected.
5. 要不然 yao4bu0ran2, phr., if not, otherwise (I refuse to go, etc.).
6. 要強 yao4qiang2, v.i., to want to forge ahead, be a success.
7. 要求 *yao1qiu2, v.i. & t., to demand, request (s.t., that).
8. 要衝 yao4chong1, n., place which bears the brunt of attack;
9. 要衝 yao4chong1, n., strategic area.
10. 要道 yao4dao4, n., (1) main route, highway;
11. 要道 yao4dao4, n., (2) important teaching.
12. 要得 yao4de2 (yao4de0), adj., (Szechuan dial.) desirable, good;
13. 要得 yao4de2 (yao4de0), adj., 要不得 (的) see yao1bu0de0↑.
14. 要點 yao4dian3, n., important point.
15. 要地 yao4di4, n., important place, position.
16. 要端 yao4duan1, n., important point.
17. 要犯 yao4fan4, n., chief culprit;
18. 要犯 yao4fan4, n., important convict.
19. 要飯（兒）的 yao4fan4 (yao4fa4er0)de0, n., a beggar.
20. 要港 yao4gang3, n., principal port.
21. 要括 yao4gua1, v.i. & t., to summarize.
22. 要乖乖 yao4guai1guai1, v.i., to kiss, see yao4tzueeer0↓.
23. 要故 yao4gu4, n., serious business.
24. 要公 yao4gong1, n., important official business.
25. 要好 yao4hao3, v.i., be good friends with: 兩個人很要好 the two are very good to each other.
26. 要害 yao4hai4, n., (1) vital part of body;
27. 要害 yao4hai4, n., (2) vital area of defense.
28. 要謊 yao4huang3, v.i., (seller) asks fantastic price in preparation for haggling.
29. 要賬 yao4zhang4, v.i., to ask for repayment.
30. 要價兒 yao4jia4er0, n., the price offered for sale.
31. 要件 yao4jian4, n., important items, articles, documents.
32. 要近 yao4jin4, n., (LL) those close to the ruling power.
33. 要勁（兒） yao4jin4 (yao4jie4er0), n., strenuous effort.
34. 要緊 yao4jin3, adj., important: 不要緊 unimportant, never mind.
35. 要津 yao4jin1, n., (LL) important road or avenue, esp. to success or power.
36. 要擊 *yao1ji2, v.t., to waylay and attack.
37. 要著 yao4zhuo2, n., an important move step;
38. 要著 yao4zhuo2, n., essential point (of book), prime aim.
39. 要旨 yao4zhi3, n., essential point (of book), prime aim.
40. 要口 yao4kou3, n., important point of entry or exit.
41. 要臉 yao4lian3, v.i., to care for “face”, also 要臉面;
42. 要臉 yao4lian3, v.i., 不要臉 shameless.
43. 要領 (1) yao4ling3, n., main themes, main points of discussion: 不得要領 completely at sea;
44. 要領 (1) yao4ling3, n., (2) (AC) also pr. (*yao1ling3.), main point;
45. 要領 (1) yao4ling3, n., 得全要領 (＝腰領) keep head on shoulders, escape being dismembered.
46. 要路 yao4lu4, n., vital route, esp. to power.
47. 要略 yao1lUe4, n., a summary.
48. 要買 *yao1mai3, v.i., as in 要買人心 to win people's hearts.
49. 要盟 *yao1meng2, v.i., to obtain treaty by threat of force.
50. 要眇 *yao1miao3, adj., (AC) enticing, engaging.
51. 要妙 *yao1miao4 (yao4miao4), adj., (AC) engaging, attractive.
52. 要命 yao4ming4, adv., desperately: 窮的要命 desperately poor;
53. 要命 yao4ming4, adv., 疼的要命 ghastly painful;
54. 要命 yao4ming4, adv., 要命鬼 (兒) (said of one's child) a pest.
55. 要目 yao4mu4, n., principal points.
56. 要鬧 yao4nao4, adj., busy (thoroughfare).
57. 要人 yao4ren2, n., important person, V.I.P.
58. 要塞 yao4sai4, n., vital area of defense, a fortress.
59. 要項 yao4xiang4, n., main items.
60. 要挾 *yao4xie2, v.t., to coerce (person) by threat of force.
61. 要是 yao4si0, conj., if (＝若是).
62. 要事 yao4shi4, n., important business.
63. 要素 yao1su4, n., main factor, essential element.
64. 要菜 yao4cai4, v.i., (1) (sl.) assume airs;
65. 要菜 yao4cai4, v.i., (2) to order food in restaurant.
66. 要圖 yao4tu2, n., important plan.
67. 要在 yao4zai4, phr., the important thing is.
68. 要嘴兒 yao4tzueeer0, v.i., to make a kiss.
69. 要嘴吃 yao4tzueechi1, phr., to ask for food like a glutton.
70. 要聞 yao4wen2, n., summary of important news, headline stories of the day.
71. 要務 yao4wu4, n., important affairs.
72. 要樣兒 yao4yang4er0, phr., care about putting on a good front.
73. 要義 yao4yi4, n., essential points.
74. 要因 yao4yin1, n., important cause.

娶 Num. Index: 31.93 ㄑㄩˇ qU3 (re. pr. ㄑㄩˋ qU4 ).

V.t. (Of man) to marry (wife), cf. 嫁 (of woman) to marry (husband): 娶妻，娶媳婦兒 to take a wife (for son);
婚娶，嫁娶 marriage;
明媒正娶 legally marry;
迎娶，娶過來，娶來了 marry a girl (“into the family”);
再娶，續娶 re-marry a second wife.

Words 1. 娶親 qU3qin1, v.i., hold a wedding, marry: 娶親了沒有 is he married?

蚕 Num. Index: 31.93 ㄘㄢˊ can2 . [Pop. of 蠶 51.93]

蛩 Num. Index: 31.93 ㄑㄩㄥˊ qiong2 .

N. (1) Locust.
(2) Cricket.

Adj. 蛩蛩 (AC) worried, concerned.

琦 Num. Index: 31A.00-1 ㄑㄧˊ chi2 .

N. A fine jade.

Adj. Admirable: 琦行 admirable conduct;
琦瑋 admirable, distinguished.

玎 Num. Index: 31A.00-3 ㄉㄧㄥ ding1 .

Words 1. 玎璫 ding1dang1, adj., descriptive sound of jingling jade.

珂 Num. Index: 31A.00-3 ㄎㄜ ke1 .

N. (1) A white semi-precious stone.
(2) A decoration on harness.

Words 1. 珂羅版 ke1luo2ban3, n., (translit.) collotype.
2. 珂雪 ke1xUe3, (LL) adj., snowwhite.

瑜 Num. Index: 31A.00-8 ㄩˊ yU2 . [Usu. printed □]

N. Excellent jade or its luster: 瑕不掩瑜 the flaws do not detract from the jade's essential beauty--blemishes do not detract man's greatness;
瑕瑜俱見 see both its good and bad points.

Words 1. 瑜伽 yU2qie2, n., yoga.

琤 Num. Index: 31A.00-9 ㄔㄥ cheng1 .

Adj. Descriptive of jangling (of jade), twanging (of string) gurgling (of flowing water).

珩 Num. Index: 31A.00-9 ㄏㄥˊ heng2 .

N. A horizontal piece of jade in dress.

琳 Num. Index: 31A.01-1 ㄌㄧㄣˊ lin2 .

Words 1. 琳琅 lin2lang2, (1) n., beautiful jade;
2. 琳琅 lin2lang2, n., sound of jade;
3. 琳琅 lin2lang2, (2) adj., resplendent: 琳琅滿目 (of multitude of beautiful things) dazzle the eye.

珠 Num. Index: 31A.01-1 ㄓㄨ zhu1 .

N. (1) (zhu1zi0) A pearl, a bead: 珍珠 pearl;
養珠 culture pearl;
珠寶 zhu1bao3↓;
珠簾 bead curtains;
珠履 bead shoes;
珠圓翠繞 surrounded by ladies decorated with pearls and jade;
念珠 to finger the beads of rosary in prayer;
珠圓玉潤 a round voice and jadelike skin;
珠喉 a round feminine voice;
魚目混珠 a fish eye passes as pearl.
(2) A bead-like thing, eye pupil: 眼珠 eye pupil;
有目無珠 “eye without pupil”--(derog.) of stupid people who do not know a good thing when they see it;
淚珠 drops of tears;
妙語如珠 pearls of wisdom, sparkling sayings;
彈珠 playing marble.

Words 1. 珠寶 zhu1bao3, n., jewelry: 珠寶店 jewelry shop;
2. 珠寶 zhu1bao3, n., 珠寶商 jeweller.
3. 珠蚌 zhu1bang4, n., mother-of-pearl.
4. 珠粉 zhu1fen3, n., pearl powder, used as tonic.
5. 珠花 zhu1hua1, n. hair decoration of pearl.
6. 珠還 zhu1huan2, phr., 珠還合浦 (allu.) restoration of pearl industry to place 合浦;
7. 珠還 zhu1huan2, phr., (fig.) restoration of original condition;
8. 珠還 zhu1huan2, phr., recovery of lost article.
9. 珠戶 zhu1hu4, n. pearl divers.
10. 珠璣 zhu1ji1¹, n., pearl and jade;
11. 珠璣 zhu1ji1¹, n., 滿腹珠璣 (fig.) sparkling ideas in writing.
12. 珠䓩 zhu1ji1², n., quail (also called 珍珠䓩).
13. 珠江 zhu1jiang1, n., The Pearl River, the third longest in China.
14. 珠蘭 zhu1lan2, n., (bot.) tree with fragrant yellow bead-like seeds, chloranthus inconspicuus, used for scenting tea.
15. 珠母 zhu1mu3, n., mother-of-pearl.
16. 珠算 zhu1suan4, n., the abacus;
17. 珠算 zhu1suan4, n., art of using it, dist. 筆算 arithmetic with pen or pencil.
18. 珠胎 zhu1tai1, n., human embryo in woman's body.
19. 珠翠 zhu1cui4, n., pearls and jade decorations.

璨 Num. Index: 31A.01-2 ㄘㄢˋ can4 .

Adj. Bright, scintillating (also wr. 燦).

璪 Num. Index: 31A.01-4 ㄗㄠˇ zao3 .

N. (AC) silk tassels threaded with jades hanging from a coronet.

璟 Num. Index: 31A.01-4 ㄐㄧㄥˇ jing3 .

N. The luster of gems.

琛 Num. Index: 31A.01-6 ㄔㄣ chen1 .

N. (LL) a treasure.

□ Num. Index: 31A.01-9 ㄓㄣ zhen1 . [Pop. of 珍 31A.91]

璅 Num. Index: 31A.01-9 ㄙㄨㄛˇ suo3 . [Var. of 瑣 31A.80]

球 Num. Index: 31A.02-1 ㄑㄧㄡˊ qiu2 .

N. (1) (qiu2er0) A ball, a ball game: 足球 football;
籃球 basketball;
排球 volleyball;
網球 tennis;
羽毛球 badminton;
保齡球 bowling;
高爾夫球 golf;
棒球，壘球 baseball;
鉛球 shot put;
打球 play ball;
拍球 hit ball with racket;
踢球 kick ball;
滾球 dribble;
曲棍球 (短柄) hockey;
(長柄) lacrosse.
(2) A sphere: 地球 the globe, the earth: 球半徑 qiu2ban4jing4, 球面 qiu2mian4↓;
日球，月球 the sun, the moon;
星球 a star;
花球，綵球 a silk festoon;
繡球 an embroidered ball.
(3) (AC) jade;
jadestone of a certain musical pitch (玉磬).

Words 1. 球半徑 qiu2ban4jing4, n., (math.) radius.
2. 球㪫 qiu2chang3, n., football field;
3. 球㪫 qiu2chang3, n., basketball, handball or tennis court, baseball diamond.
4. 球隊 qiu2dui4, n., a ball team.
5. 球房 qiu2fang2, n., a poolroom.
6. 球竿 qiu2gan1, n., hockey stick, golf club.
7. 球根 qiu2gen1, n., bulbous root of a plant.
8. 球徑 qiu2jing4, n., diameter.
9. 球莖 qiu2jing1, n., bulbous underground stalk.
10. 球面 qiu2mian4, n., (math.) surface of sphere.
11. 球迷 qiu2mi2, n., a ball game (baseball, etc.) fan.
12. 球拍 qiu2pai1, n., a racket.
13. 球賽 qiu2sai4, n., a ball match.
14. 球鞋 qiu2xie2, n., tennis shoes;
15. 球鞋 qiu2xie2, n., other shoes or boots for games.
16. 球心 qiu2xin1, n., (math.) center of sphere.
17. 球形 qiu2xing2, n., spheroid;
18. 球形 qiu2xing2, adj., spherical.
19. 球衣 qiu2yi1, n., jacket for different games (as tennis, etc.).
20. 球員 qiu2yUan2, n., player of a ball team.

璩 Num. Index: 31A.02-2 ㄑㄩˊ qU2 .

N. (1) (AC) an earring.
(2) A surname.

琢 Num. Index: 31A.02-3 ㄓㄨㄛˊ zhuo2 .

V.t. To chisel, to grind, esp. jade;
琢玉 grind jade;
雕琢 to chisel and carve, also to embellish unnessarily;
雕章琢句 write in ornate style.

Words 1. 琢磨 zhuo2mo2, v.i., to polish by slow painful work;
2. 琢磨 zhuo2mo2, v.i.,to mold and polish character;
3. 琢磨 zhuo2mo2, v.i.,to study by hard grind.

環 Num. Index: 31A.02-4 ㄏㄨㄢˊ huan2 .

N. (1) A bracelet: 玉環 jade bracelet.
(2) A ring-shaped object of any material;
耳環 earring.
(3) A surname.

Adv. Around: 環遊世界 tour around the world;
環拜 to make a circling movement and bow to all guests;
環列 stand around;
環視 look around gen. situation;
環堵 surrounding walls;
環堵蕭然 in a cold, bare room;
燕瘦環肥 of two anc. beauties, 趙飛燕 was thin, and 楊玉環 (貴妃) was plump.

Words 1. 環球 huan2qiu2, adj. & adv., around the world (also wr. 寰).
2. 環海 huan2hai3, adv., (1) along the coast;
3. 環海 huan2hai3, adv., (2) within the encircling seas.
4. 環境 huan2jing4, n., environment, material background: 環境不同 one's background is different;
5. 環境 huan2jing4, n., 環境關係 factors of environment.
6. 環佩 huan2pei4, n., formerly, jade hangings on gridle.
7. 環繞 huan2rao4, adv., circle round: 環繞一週 circle round once.

□ Num. Index: 31A.02-6 ㄍㄨㄟ gui1 . [Interch. 瑰]

N. A Precious stone: □寶.

琅 Num. Index: 31A.02-6 ㄌㄤˊ lang2 . [Pop. 瑯]

N. A surname.

Words 1. 琅當（璫） lang2dang1, n., (1) (＝鋃鐺) fetters, shackles: 琅璫入獄 be fettered and thrown into prison;
2. 琅當（璫） lang2dang1, n., (2) a tinkling sound.
3. 琅玕 lang2gan1, n., a kind of white carnelian.
4. 琅琅 lang2lang2, n., a tinkling sound.

□ Num. Index: 31A.02-9 ㄌㄧˊ li2 . [Var. of 璃 31A.42]

琫 Num. Index: 31A.10-1 ㄅㄥˇ beng3 .

N. (AC) decoration on knife carried on girdle.

瑋 Num. Index: 31A.10-2 ㄨㄟˇ wei3 .

N. Valuable jade: 瑋玉 rare treasure.

璘 Num. Index: 31A.10-2 ㄌㄧㄣˊ lin2 .

N. Luster of jade.

玕 Num. Index: 31A.10-3 ㄍㄢ gan1 .

N. See 琅玕 31A.02

珥 Num. Index: 31A.10-3 ㄦˇ er3 .

N. (1) Earring of jade, pearl or similar decorations.
(2) (AC) writing brush, sable tail , etc. stuck on side of hat.

璋 Num. Index: 31A.10-6 ㄓㄤ zhang1 .

N. An anc. jade ornament;
a jade plaything: 弄璋 (LL, from AC allu.) give birth to a boy (given jade to play with; if a girl, given tile to play with).

珪 Num. Index: 31A.11-1 ㄍㄨㄟ gui1 .

N. Anc. form of 圭.

瑾 Num. Index: 31A.11-2 ㄐㄧㄣˇ jin3 (also ㄐㄧㄣˋ jin4 ).

N. A beautiful gem.

璀 Num. Index: 31A.11-2 ㄘㄨㄟˇ cui3 .

Words 1. 璀璨 cui3can4, adj., lustrous, gleaming (jade, pearls, etc.).
2. 璀璀 tsueircui3, adj., ditto.

玨 Num. Index: 31A.11-3 ㄐㄩㄝˊ jUe2 . [Var. 峩]

N. Two joined pieces of jade.

理 Num. Index: 31A.11-4 ㄌㄧˇ li3 .

N. (1) Reason, what is right, reasonable, and proper: 道理 reason;
天理 divine law, law of nature;
公理 justice;
情理 justifiablility, reasonableness;
不近情理 unreasonable;
合理 conforming to reason;
講理 reasonable in speech or action, to weigh the pros and cons;
入情入理 perfectly logical and reasonable;
無理取鬧 refuse to listen to reason;
理直氣壯 selfconfident on the strength of one's being right;
理所當然，理當如此 it's only right and proper;
不可理喻 will not listen to reason;
據理力爭 try to convince one's opponent with an argument;
理屈詞窮 have nothing more to say on realizing one's own shaky stand;
理虧 (of actions, arguments, etc.) indefensible;
理短 ditto;
於理不合 improper and unreasonable;
理應，理合 duty-bound, as a matter of course, the proper course to take is…;
理由 li3you2↓;
原理 basic principles;
定理 axioms.
(2) Line, grain, vein, line of thought: 條理 ligical arrangement;
條理分明 (writing) clearly arranged;
有條有理 properly and logically arranged, orderly;
分理 proper disposition;
肌理 skin texture;
腠理 ditto;
紋理 veins, wood grain, arrangement of lines and curves;
文理 literary style, diction;
文理清順 reads smoothly.
(3) The rationale of things: 物理 (學) physics;
事理 the wherefore and why of things;
學理 academic theories;
心理 (學) a mental state;
心理學 psychology;
地理 geography;
論理 logic;
倫理 ethics;
理學 li3xUe2↓.
(4) The natural sciences: 理科 li3ke1, 理工 li3gong1↓.
(5) (AC) prison official, a judicial officer.
(6) A surname.

V.t. (1) Take notice of, pay attention to: 不理 ignore;
不要理他 take no notice of him;
要理不理 attend to (person, duty) halfheartedly;
理會 li3hui4↓.
(2) To polish (gems), hence, to clean up, regulate, arrange, repair, put in proper order, manage: 修理 to mend;
(sl.) (of police methods) to give s.o. the works;
清理 clear up (desk, drawer, room, books, etc.);
整理 readjust, rearrange;
自理 take care of (s.t.) oneself;
理髮 li3fa3↓;
理頭髮 to comb hair;
梳理 (lit.) to comb hair, (fig.) straighten out or arrange (things, data) in proper order;
理東西 clean up things;
理書包 clean up the book bag (of a schoolchild);
理行李 pack up baggage;
理理屋子 to tidy up the rooms a bit;
理衣服 adjust clothing.
(3) To manage: 理喪事 manage a funeral;
理財 li3cai2↓;
處理 deal or cope with;
治理 to rule or manage;
署理，代理 act for (s.o.);
辦理 do, carry out;
掌理 be in control of;
管理 manage;
監理 supervise;
（總）經理 (general) manage(r);
綜理 oversee;
總理 exercise general supervision over, a director general, premier;
助理 an assistant;
副理 a deputy manager;
襄理 an assistant manager;
協理 a deputy assistant manager;
理事 li3shi4↓.
(4) To review, go over (lessons): 理書 review the lessons;
理一理功課 review the school work.
(5) Realize, appreciate, understand: 理會，理解 li3hui4, li3jie3↓.

Adj. Orderly, well-regulated: 則天下理焉 (AC) then the country will be well-governed.

Words 1. 理兒 lieeer0, n., reason: 說不出理兒來 cannot explain the reason why.
2. 理髮 li2fa3, (1) v.i., to cut hair;
3. 理髮 li2fa3, (2) n., haircut: 理髮師，理髮匠 a barber, hairdresser;
4. 理髮 li2fa3, n., 理髮店 a barbershop;
5. 理髮 li2fa3, n., beauty salon.
6. 理工 li3gong1, n., (departments, schools of) science and engineering.
7. 理化 li3hua4, (1) n., physics and chemistry;
8. 理化 li3hua4, (2) v.i., (LL) to govern and educate the people.
9. 理會 li3hui4, v.t., (1) realize, appreciate, be clear about, understand (a situation, explanation);
10. 理會 li3hui4, v.t., (2) pay attention to, receive (a visitor or friend): 不加理會 ignore (s.o. or s.t.);
11. 理會 li3hui4, v.t., 別理會他 don't pay any attention to him;
12. 理會 li3hui4, v.t., 他一點也不理會 he doesn't heed it at all;
13. 理會 li3hui4, v.t., (3) take care of, deal with, arbitrate or mediate, take measures or steps to;
14. 理會 li3hui4, v.t., (4) (AC) conform to.
15. 理家 li3zha1, v.i., manage domestic affairs: 她很會理家 she is a very good housewife.
16. 理障 li3zhang4, n., (Budd.) hindrances to truth.
17. 理解 li2jie3, n. & v.t., apprehend, -sion, comprehend, -sion.
18. 理智 li3zhi4¹, n. & adj., the rational (faculty) esp. as opp. 情感 emotions.
19. 理致 li3zhi4², n., interesting point or development.
20. 理科 li3ke1, n., the physical sciences.
21. 理亂 li3luan4, (1) n. order or lack of it;
22. 理亂 li3luan4, (2) v.i., bring order out of chaos.
23. 理路 li3lu4, n., the logical sequence of things of events: 理路分明 clear line of reasoning.
24. 理論 li3lun4, (1) n., theorizing, theories (opp. 實驗，實行 experimentation, practical application): 理論上 theoretically;
25. 理論 li3lun4, n., 空談理論 empty speculation;
26. 理論 li3lun4, n., 理論與事實相左 conflict between theory and practice;
27. 理論 li3lun4, n., 理論化學 theoretical chemistry;
28. 理論 li3lun4, n., 理論科學 theoretical sciences;
29. 理論 li3lun4, (2) v.i., argue, debate, discuss: 我要和他理論 I'll have to straighten out the matter with him.
30. 理門（兒） li3men2 (li3merer0), n., formerly, a sect against opium and drinking.
31. 理想 li2xiang3, n. & adj., ideal: 理想與事實 ideal and reality;
32. 理想 li2xiang3, n. & adj., 理想主義 idealism;
33. 理想 li2xiang3, n. & adj., 理想家 an idealist;
34. 理想 li2xiang3, n. & adj., 理想化 to idealize;
35. 理想 li2xiang3, n. & adj., 理想上 in theory, ideally;
36. 理想 li2xiang3, n. & adj., 合乎理想 be ideal;
37. 理想 li2xiang3, n. & adj., 最理想的人物 most ideal choice for the job;
38. 理想 li2xiang3, n. & adj., 真太理想了 really perfect, ideal.
39. 理性 li3xing4, n., (1) rational faculty;
40. 理性 li3xing4, n., (2) reasonableness.
41. 理事 li3shi4, (1) n., a director (of firm, organization);
42. 理事 li3shi4, n., 理事會 board of directors;
43. 理事 li3shi4, n., 理事長 chairman of the board (of directors);
44. 理事 li3shi4, (2) v.t., to direct (business operations, etc.).
45. 理學 li3xUe2, n., (1) the moral theories of the Suhng Neo-Confucian scholars;
46. 理學 li3xUe2, n., (2) 理學士 a bachelor of science.
47. 理睬 li2cai3, v.t., take notice of, pay attention to, heed the presence of (s.o.).
48. 理財 li3cai2, v.i., administer financial affairs: 理財家 a financier.
49. 理由 li3you2, n., reasons, arguments for or against: 說不出理由 cannot give the reason;
50. 理由 li3you2, n., 發展的理由 reason for the development.

斑 Num. Index: 31A.11-6 ㄅㄢ ban1 . [Dist. 班↓]

N. A spot (on leopard's skin);
窺見一斑 see segment of a whole.

Adj. Motley-colored, spotted: 斑色 variegated colored;
斑鬢 grey haired, grey-templed.

Words 1. 斑斑 ban1ban1, adj., spotted;
2. 斑斑 ban1ban1, adj., of variegated design.
3. 斑白，斑駁 ban1bo2, adj., motley, chopped in appearance.
4. 斑點 ban1dian3, n., spots, dots.
5. 斑疹 ban1zhen3, n. , a kind of measles.
6. 斑鳩 ban1jiu1, n., turtledove.
7. 斑竹 ban1zhu2, n., bamboo bearing black spots.
8. 斑斕 ban1lan2, adj., of variegated colors;
9. 斑斕 ban1lan2, adj., rich in hues.
10. 斑馬 ban1ma3, n., zebra.
11. 斑蝥 ban1mao2, (also wr. □蝥，班貓) n., cicindela chinensis, a poisonous striped fly, the Chinese cantharis.
12. 斑銅礦 ban1tong2kuang4, n., (min.) bornite.
13. 斑紋 ban1wen2, n., striped pattern, wood grain.

班 Num. Index: 31A.11-9 ㄅㄢ ban1 . [Dist. 斑]

N. (1) Class in school, workers' team: 高班，低班 upper class, lower class;
早班，晚班，夜班 morning, afternoon, night class.
(2) Scheduled unit of work: 輪班 on duty by turn;
排班 arrange(d) team of work;
這班機 this flight (of airplane), 這班火車 this train;
下班 next flight, train;
班次 number of train or flight;
站班，值班 on duty.
(3) A surname: 班門弄斧 phr., (derog.) foolish display of wooden axe in front of famous carpenter's (魯班) home.

V.t. (1) To call back troops: 班師.
(2) To spread about: 班荊道故 (AC allu.) spread on the grass and chat of old times.

Words 1. 班班 ban1ban1, (AC) adj., in good order;
2. 班班 ban1ban1, n., (AC) rumble of carts.
3. 班駁 ban1bo2, adj., grey (hair);
4. 班駁 ban1bo2, adj., motley-colored;
5. 班駁 ban1bo2, adj., chopped in appearance (paint, bark) (also 斑白，頒白).
6. 班輩 ban1bei4, n., rank, status seniority.
7. 班禪 ban1chan2, n., the Panchan Lama (of Tibet).
8. 班底（兒） ban1di3 (er0), n., the supporting cast in play;
9. 班底（兒） ban1di3 (er0), n., inner group of people to assist political leader.
10. 班房 ban1fang2, n., employee's quarters in office of high officials (for transmission of messages, etc.).
11. 班長 ban1zhang3, n., leader of class;
12. 班長 ban1zhang3, n., patrol leader.
13. 班級 ban1ji2, n., school class.
14. 班子 ban1zi0, n., actors of one troupe (戲班).
15. 班位 ban1wei4, n., scheduled or arranged order (of seating, etc.).

瑤 Num. Index: 31A.21-9 ㄧㄠˊ yao2 .

N. Fine jade: 瑤琴 jade-decorated stringed instrument.

Adj. (1) White like jade.
(2) Much valued: 瑤函，瑤箋 your esteemed letter.
(3) Associated with fairyland or abode of immortals: 瑤臺，瑤草，瑤池 yao2tai2, yao2cao3, yao2chi2↓.

Words 1. 瑤池 yao2chi2, n., abode of immortals, associated with mythical 西王母 fairy mother goddess.
2. 瑤華 yao2hua1, (1) n., pure jade;
3. 瑤華 yao2hua1, (2) adj., (AC) pure, glistening like jade;
4. 瑤華 yao2hua1, esteemed.
5. 瑤臺 yao2tai2, n., jade terrace, esp. of immortals.
6. 瑤草 yao2cao3, n., a plant of fairyland.

□ Num. Index: 31A.22-3 ㄏㄨㄢˊ huan2 . [Abbr. of 環 31A.02]

瑯 Num. Index: 31A.22-6 ㄌㄤˊ lang2 . [Pop. of. 琅]

N. 琺瑯 (pr. lan2) 31A.93.

瑳 Num. Index: 31A.30-8 ㄘㄨㄛˇ cuo3 .

Adj. (AC) lustrous (jade);
fresh, bright, smiling.

玷 Num. Index: 31A.40-2 ㄉㄧㄢˋ dian4 .

N. A flaw in jade, in character.

V.i. To disgrace: 沾污，沾辱 dian4wu1, dian4ru3↓.

Words 1. 沾辱 dian4ru3 (dian4ru4), v.t., to besmear (person's reputaion);
2. 沾辱 dian4ru3 (dian4ru4), v.t., to humiliate.
3. 沾污 dian4wu1, v.t., to besmear, cast a stain upon character;
4. 沾污 dian4wu1, v.t., humiliate (a virgin).

璐 Num. Index: 31A.40-4 ㄌㄨˋ lu4 .

N. A kind of jade.

琀 Num. Index: 31A.40-8 ㄏㄢˋ han4 .

N. Jade kept in mouth of a dead person when buried.

瑲 Num. Index: 31A.40-8 ㄑㄧㄤ qiang1 .

Words 1. 瑲瑲 qiang1qiang1, adj., descriptive of jingling sound of jade.

珞 Num. Index: 31A.40-9 ㄌㄨㄛˋ luo4 .

N. See 瓔珞 31A.93.

璿 Num. Index: 31A.41-2 ㄒㄩㄢˊ xUan2 . [Var. of 璇 31A.83]

璫 Num. Index: 31A.41-2 ㄉㄤ dang1 .

N. (1) Jewelry, esp. earring: 耳璫.
(2) Eunuch, from 貂璫 eunuchs' gold headdress.

□ Num. Index: 31A.41-3 ㄌㄧㄡˊ liu2 . [Var. of 琉 31A.70]

瑁 Num. Index: 31A.41-4 ㄇㄟˋ mei4 .

N. (1) (AC) ceremoinial jade.
(2) 玳瑁 dai4mei4, tortoise shell.

珀 Num. Index: 31A.41-9 ㄆㄛˋ po4 .

N. See 琥珀 31A.70.

瑙 Num. Index: 31A.41-9 ㄋㄠˇ nao3 .

N. 瑪瑙 See 31A.50.

瑚 Num. Index: 31A.42-1 ㄏㄨˊ hu2 .

N. See 珊瑚 31A.42.

Words 1. 瑚璉 hu2lian2, n., (AC) vessels of grain at ancestral temple;
2. 瑚璉 hu2lian2, n., hence 瑚璉之器 (AC) a person of high caliber.

瑞 Num. Index: 31A.42-2 ㄖㄨㄟˋ rui4 .

N. (1) A jade tablet used as a token of authourity and good faith in anc. times.
(2) A good omen: 祥瑞 a happy omen;
吉瑞 signs of good luck;
人瑞 a venerable old man (woman), usu. a benefactor of mankind.

Adj. Auspicious: 瑞兆 auspicious portents;
瑞雪 rui4xUe3↓;
瑞氣 celestial phenomena portending peace and prosperity.

Words 1. 瑞典 rui4dian3, n., Sweden.
2. 瑞符 rui4fu2, n., (AC) a tally used for ordering troop movements.
3. 瑞禾 rui4he2, n., auspicious cluster of rice (also 嘉禾).
4. 瑞麥 rui4mai4, n., auspicious tassels of wheat.
5. 瑞腦 rui4nao3, n., (med.) Borneo camphor (also 冰片，瑞龍腦).
6. 瑞相 rui4xiang4, n., (1) (Phrenology) facial signs portending good luck or luck in gen.;
7. 瑞相 rui4xiang4, n., (2) (Budd.) auspicious signs.
8. 瑞仙桃 rui4xian1tao2, n., (bot.) the peach, prunus persica.
9. 瑞香 rui4xiang1, n., (bot.) the winter daphne, daphne odora.
10. 瑞士 rui4shi4, n., Switzerland.
11. 瑞雪 rui4xUe3, n., (1) (euphem.) winter snow;
12. 瑞雪 rui4xUe3, n., (2) (Chin. med.) roots of trichosanthes japonica.
13. 瑞草 rui4cao3, n., a grass which, owing to its rarity, is regarded as a lucky portent.

珊 Num. Index: 31A.42-4 ㄕㄢ shan1 .

Words 1. 珊篤寧 shan1du4ning2, n., (translit.) santonin.
2. 珊瑚 shan1hu2, n., coral;
3. 珊瑚 shan1hu2, n., 珊瑚島 coral island;
4. 珊瑚 shan1hu2, n., 珊瑚礁 coral reef.

琱 Num. Index: 31A.42-4 ㄉㄧㄠ diao1 .

V.i. & t. To carve (jade), (AC var. of 雕).

璃 Num. Index: 31A.42-6 ㄌㄧˊ li2 . [Var. □]

N. See 琉璃 31A.70;
玻璃 31A.82.

□ Num. Index: 31A.50-1 ㄉㄞˋ dai4 . [Var. of 玳 31A.71]

瑪 Num. Index: 31A.50-5 ㄇㄚˇ ma3 .

Words 1. 瑪瑙 ma2nao3, n., (min.) agate, cornelian.

琇 Num. Index: 31A.50-9 ㄒㄧㄡˋ xiu4 .

N. A jade-like stone.

玲 Num. Index: 31A.63-8 ㄌㄧㄥˊ ling2 . [Usu. printed as 玲]

Adj. Sound of jade, see comp.↓.

Words 1. 玲瓏 ling2long2, adj., (1) (also 玲玲 ling2ling2, 玲玎 ling2ding1, 玲琅 ling2lang2) all descriptive of jangling of jade;
2. 玲瓏 ling2long2, adj., (2) (of art objects) 玲瓏可愛，小巧玲瓏 lovely, cleverly carved;
3. 玲瓏 ling2long2, adj., (of persons) small and pretty;
4. 玲瓏 ling2long2, adj., 心竅玲瓏 very bright-minded.

珧 Num. Index: 31A.70-2 ㄧㄠˊ yao2 .

N. See 江珧63A.30.

琥 Num. Index: 31A.70-2 ㄏㄨˇ hu3 .

Words 1. 琥珀 hu3po4, n., amber.

玩 Num. Index: 31A.70-3 ㄨㄢˋ wan4 (*ㄨㄢˊ wan2 ).

N. (1) Curios: 古玩 ditto;
珍玩 valuable curios.
(2) (*wan2) A game: 玩兒 wa2er0↓.

V.i. (*wan2) To play, have fun with, fondle, enjoy oneself: 玩笑，玩賞 wan2xiao4, wan2shang3↓;
玩月 enjoy the moon;
玩雪 enjoy the snow.

V.t. To fool with, dicker with (law), take lightly: 玩忽 wan4hu1, 玩法 wan4fa3, 玩世 wan4shi4¹↓.

Words 1. 玩法 wan4fa3, v.i., to juggle with the law.
2. 玩好 wan4hao4, n., favorite pastime, hobby.
3. 玩忽 wan4hu1 (wan2hu1), v.t., to ignore.
4. 玩話 *wan2hua4, n., a joke, an empty promise.
5. 玩具 *wan2jU4, n., a toy.
6. 玩兒 *wa2er0, n., a trick, a pastime, a joke, an amusement: 不是玩兒的 not to be fooled with--i.e., will have grave consequences.
7. 玩弄 wan4long4 (wan2long4), v.t., to play with (person), to fondle (art object).
8. 玩偶 *wan2ou3, n., a toy figurine.
9. 玩（兒）票 wan2(wa2er0)piao4, v.i., (1) to sing Chin. opera as amateur or as hobby;
10. 玩（兒）票 wan2(wa2er0)piao4, v.i., (2) to sing without pay.
11. 玩賞 *wan2shang3, v.t., to enjoy (moon, flowers, etc.).
12. 玩笑 *wan2xiao4, (1) n., s.t. done for fun;
13. 玩笑 *wan2xiao4, (2) v.i., 開玩笑 play jokes upon (person);
14. 玩笑 *wan2xiao4, v.i., to play and relax.
15. 玩習 wan4xi2, v.t., to study and slowly appreciate (history, etc.).
16. 玩耍 *wan2shuua, n. & v.i., to play, to relax;
17. 玩耍 *wan2shuua, n. & v.i., relaxation, pastime.
18. 玩世 wan4shi4¹, phr., 玩世不恭 to live dangerously or in defiance of conventions.
19. 玩視 wan4shi4² (or *wan2shi4), v.t., to take lightly, ignore (laws, statutes).
20. 玩味 wan4wei4 (*wan2wei4), v.t., to appreciate slowly (a profound saying).
21. 玩物 (1) *wan2wu4, n., a toy;
22. 玩物 (2) (wan4wu4) phr., 玩物喪志 to play through life and have no serious ambition.
23. 玩意兒 *wan2ye4er0, n., (1) a toy;
24. 玩意兒 *wan2ye4er0, n., (2) s.t. interesting;
25. 玩意兒 *wan2ye4er0, n., (3) a trifle, a little thing: 小玩意兒 just a little trifle.
26. 玩泄 wan4yi4, v.i., (AC) to spend life in pleasures.

琨 Num. Index: 31A.70-4 ㄎㄨㄣ kun1 .

N. Beautiful jade.

現 Num. Index: 31A.70-4 ㄒㄧㄢˋ xian4 .

N. Cash: 現金 xian4jin1²↓;
兌現 pay cash on check, (fig.) redeem promise;
貼現 discount on rate of exchange;
付現 pay cash.

V.i. & t. To show, become visible, be revealed: 現了原形 reveal original shape (snake-spirit, etc.);
現出來 appear, be visible, (slip) shows;
出現 (comet, anything) appear;
呈現，顯現 present (flaws, symptoms, etc.);
表現 to express, -ion.

Adj. (1) Now, present, current: 現在 xian4zai4;
現代 xian4dai4↓;
現務 current duty;
現役 (soldiers) in active service;
現狀 xian4zhuang4↓;
現㪫 on the spot;
現職 present post, office;
現值，現價 current value, price.
(2) Available in goods or money: 現貨 stock on hand;
現錢 xian4qian2²↓.

Adv. Immediately: 現賣 cash sale;
現買現賣 straight cash deal;
現吃現做 (food) freshly prepared as ordered;
現用現買 buy as one needs for the day;
現官現管 in the grip of bureaucracy;
現存 amount in current account;
現有 there is (are) now.

Words 1. 現報 xian4bao4, n., see xian4shi4¹↓.
2. 現成（兒） xian4cheng2er0, adj., ready-made (answer), immediately available without trouble: 吃現成飯 have a living without any work;
3. 現成（兒） xian4cheng2er0, adj., 說現成話 answer with stock phrases.
4. 現前 xian4qian2¹, adv., at present, before one's eyes.
5. 現錢 xian4qian2², n., cash (payment): 現錢交易 cash deal.
6. 現期 xian4chi2, adv., for the time being;
7. 現期 xian4chi2, adv., during that time.
8. 現出 xian4chu1, v.i. & t., show, reveal, grow: 現出毛病 (machines) show trouble of operation.
9. 現代 xian4dai4, (1) n., contemporary era, modern age;
10. 現代 xian4dai4, (2) adj., contemporary.
11. 現今 xian4jin1¹, adv., now, nowadays, at the present juncture.
12. 現金 xian4jin1², n., cash reserve.
13. 現狀 xian4zhuang4, n., present conditions (of city, education, justice, etc.).
14. 現款 xian4kuan3, n., cash.
15. 現露 xian4lu4, v.i. & t., to show, reveal.
16. 現弄 xian4nung, v.i., to show off.
17. 現批 xian4pi1, n. & v.i., wholesale purchase on cash.
18. 現任 xian4ren4, adj. & adv., current office;
19. 現任 xian4ren4, adj. & adv., currently.
20. 現身 xian4shen1, n., (1) (Budd.) the present body of flesh;
21. 現身 xian4shen1, n., (2) different manifestations of Buddha, representing his different capacities: 現身說 Buddha bodily appeared and taught;
22. 現身 xian4shen1, n., (fig.) personally appear (at meetings, etc.).
23. 現生 xian4sheng1, n., (Budd.) the present incarnation.
24. 現下 xian4xia4, adv., see xian4zai4↓.
25. 現象 xian4xiang4, n., (1) phenomenon;
26. 現象 xian4xiang4, n., (2) see xian4zhuang4↑.
27. 現行 xian4xing2¹, adj., current (prices, statutes, customs, etc.).
28. 現形 xian4xing2², (1) v.i., to manifest in material body;
29. 現形 xian4xing2², (2) n., see xian4zhuang4↑.
30. 現世 xian4shi4¹, n., present generation or incarnation;
31. 現世 xian4shi4¹, n., 現世報 retribution in present life, not in future life.
32. 現勢 xian4shi4², n., present situation.
33. 現時 xian4shi2¹, (1) n., the present time;
34. 現時 xian4shi2¹, (2) adv., at present.
35. 現實 xian4shi2², (1) n., present reality;
36. 現實 xian4shi2², (2) adj., practical, realistic: 這個人真現實 this man is very realistic;
37. 現實 xian4shi2², 現實主義 realism;
38. 現實 xian4shi2², 現實主義者 n., a realist.
39. 現在 xian4zai4, (1) n., the present time;
40. 現在 xian4zai4, (2) adv., at present now: 現在怎麼樣了 how is (person, thing) now?
41. 現眼 xian4yan3, adj., shameful (affair, condition).
42. 現銀 xian4yin2, n., cash (silver).

珮 Num. Index: 31A.70-4 ㄆㄟˋ pei4 .

N. A jade ornament worn on girdle.

□ Num. Index: 31A.70-5 ㄑㄧˇ chi3 .

N. (AC) a jade pendant.

琉 Num. Index: 31A.70-6 ㄌㄧㄡˊ liu2 . [Var. □，□]

Words 1. 琉球 liu2qiu2, n., the Ryukyu Islands.
2. 琉璃 liu2li0, n., (1) glass;
3. 琉璃 liu2li0, n., (2) glazed color tile: 琉璃瓦;
4. 琉璃 liu2li0, n., (3) coll. for dragonfly;
5. 琉璃 liu2li0, n., 琉璃球兒 liu2li0qiu2er0, chandelier, also a very smart person, a slippery fellow;
6. 琉璃 liu2li0, n., 琉璃廠 section in Peking, formerly, famous for book shops.

瓏 Num. Index: 31A.70-6 ㄌㄨㄥˊ long2 .

Words 1. 瓏璁 long2cong1, adj., (1) jangling sound of jade or metal;
2. 瓏璁 long2cong1, adj., (2) (of hair) fluffy;
3. 瓏璁 long2cong1, adj., (3) (of wood) luxuriant and green (also wr. 蘢𧩓);
4. 瓏璁 long2cong1, adj., (4) hazy (light of dawn).

琬 Num. Index: 31A.70-6 ㄨㄢˇ wan3 .

Words 1. 琬圭 wan3gui1, n., jade with soft luster.
2. 琬琰 wan2yan3, n., ditto;
3. 琬琰 wan2yan3, n., (AC fig.) the soft mature character of a gentleman.

瑰 Num. Index: 31A.70-9 ㄍㄨㄟ gui1 (*ㄍㄨㄟˋ gui4 ).

N. (1) A kind of jasper.
(2) (-*gueih) 玫瑰 a rose.

Adj. Extraordinary, admirable: 瑰麗 gui1li4, 瑰異 gui1yi4, 瑰岸 gui1an4↓.

Words 1. 瑰岸 gui1an4, adj., (of a person's appearance) stately, imposing, stalwart.
2. 瑰麗 gui1li4, adj., elegant.
3. 瑰異 gui1yi4, adj., preeminent.

峯 Num. Index: 31A.71-5 ㄇㄧㄣˊ min2 .

N. Name of a jade-like stone.

琖 Num. Index: 31A.71-7 ㄓㄢˇ zhan3 .

N. A carved jade cup.

瑊 Num. Index: 31A.71-7 ㄓㄣ zhen1 .

N. Semi-precious stone.

玳 Num. Index: 31A.71-9 ㄉㄞˋ dai4 .

Words 1. 玳瑁 dai4mei4, n., tortoise shell.

璣 Num. Index: 31A.71-9 ㄐㄧ ji1 .

N. (1) A pearl not perfectly round in shape: 字字珠璣 (of litr. works) every phrase a gem.
(2) 璇璣，璿璣 an anc. astronomical instrument, armillary sphere.

璁 Num. Index: 31A.72-9 ㄘㄨㄥ cong1 .

N. A precious stone.

瑱 Num. Index: 31A.80-1 ㄊㄧㄢˋ tian4 (also ㄓㄣˋ zhen4 ).

N. Jade earring.

瓚 Num. Index: 31A.80-1 ㄗㄢˋ zan4 .

N. (AC) a ceremonial ladle, used in libation.

琪 Num. Index: 31A.80-2 ㄑㄧˊ chi2 .

N. A kind of jade: 琪花瑤草 jade flowers of fairy land;
琪樹 jade tree, also described as a tree whose branches hang down like willows and bear berries.

璜 Num. Index: 31A.80-2 ㄏㄨㄤˊ huang2 .

N. A jade pendant of semi-circular shape.

瑣 Num. Index: 31A.80-2 ㄙㄨㄛˇ suo3 . [Dist. 鎖 81A.80]

N. A chain of jade: 瑣連環.

Adj. (1) Petty, trivial, insignificant: 瑣碎，瑣細 suo3sui4, suo3xi4↓;
繁瑣 tedious, annoying.
(2) Interlocked, of chain design: 瑣窗 suo3chuang1↓.

Words 1. 瑣窗 suo3chuang1, n., a form of lattice window with interlocked design.
2. 瑣屑 suo3xie4, n. & adj., petty trifles.
3. 瑣細 suo3xi4, (1) n., trifles, details;
4. 瑣細 suo3xi4, (2) adj., small and tedious (work, things).
5. 瑣事 suo3shi4, n., trifles, sundry work to do.
6. 瑣碎 suo3sui4, adj., fragmentary, tedious, multitudinous (items, work);
7. 瑣碎 suo3sui4, adj., annoying, as a child is prone to small illnesses.
8. 瑣瑣 suorsuo3, adj., trivial, piffling.
9. 瑣聞 suo3wen2, n., sundry news or anecdotes, fragmentary records.

頊 Num. Index: 31A.80-3 ㄒㄩˋ xU4 .

N. Personal name: 顓頊 21S.80.

璵 Num. Index: 31A.80-5 ㄩˊ yU2 .

N. (AC) beautiful jade.

瑛 Num. Index: 31A.81-2 ㄧㄥ ying1 .

N. Gem luster;
translucent jade.

璞 Num. Index: 31A.81-2 ㄆㄨˊ pu2 .

N. Uncarved jade;
(fig.) original nature of man in Taoist philosophy (cf. 樸 10B.81);
歸真返璞 return to nature, preserve man's natural simplicity of character;
璞玉渾金 jade and gold in natural state, symbolic of beautiful untutored talent.

玦 Num. Index: 31A.81-9 ㄐㄩㄝˊ jUe2 .

N. A semi-circular piece of jade.

玖 Num. Index: 31A.81-9 ㄐㄧㄡˇ jiu3 .

N. (1) A jade-like dark-hued stone.
(2) Capital form of 九 (nine) in writing checks.

玻 Num. Index: 31A.82-2 ㄅㄛ bo1 .

Words 1. 玻璃 bo1li2, n., glass;
2. 玻璃 bo1li2, n., used also to denote a variety of transparent material (nylon, cellophane, etc.);
3. 玻璃 bo1li2, n., 玻璃版 bo1li2ban3;
4. 玻璃 bo1li2, n., photogravure;
5. 玻璃 bo1li2, n., 玻璃窗 bo1li2chuang1, n., glass window. 玻璃墊 bo1li2dian4, glass top for tables;
6. 玻璃 bo1li2, n., 玻璃粉, bo1li2fen3, jello;
7. 玻璃 bo1li2, n., 玻璃磚 bo1li2zhuan1, glass bricks;
8. 玻璃 bo1li2, n., 玻璃紙 bo1li2zhi3, cellophane;
9. 玻璃 bo1li2, n., 玻璃杯 bo1li2bei1, tumbler, a glass.

瑕 Num. Index: 31A.82-5 ㄒㄧㄚˊ xia2 .

N. A flaw in jade: 瑕疵 xia2ci1↓;
瑕瑜俱見 see what is perfect and what is not--(瑜 flawless jade).

Words 1. 瑕謫 xia2zhe2, n., (AC) flaws: 無瑕可謫 flawless.
2. 瑕釁 xia2xin4, n., flaws, imperfections, cracks.
3. 瑕疵 xia2ci1, n., imperfections, minor faults.

玫 Num. Index: 31A.82-9 ㄇㄟˊ mei2 .

Words 1. 玫瑰 mei2gui0 (mei2gui4), n., rose: 玫瑰紫 rose purple;
2. 玫瑰 mei2gui0 (mei2gui4), n., 玫瑰露 rose wine;
3. 玫瑰 mei2gui0 (mei2gui4), n., 玫瑰油 attar of rose petals.

瓊 Num. Index: 31A.82-9 ㄑㄩㄥˊ qiong2 . [Abbr. 嶋]

N. Poetic synonym for “jade”;
rare jade;
symbolic of luxury: 瓊筵，瓊宴 a luxurious dinner;
瓊樓玉宇 “towers of jade”--a fabulously rich residence.

Words 1. 瓊花 qiong2hua1, n., a very rare flower now extinct.
2. 瓊華 qiong2hua2, n., beautiful jade, symbolic of poetic talent.
3. 瓊漿 qiong2jiang1, n., (LL) excellent wine.
4. 瓊玖 qiong2jiu3, n., beautiful jade.
5. 瓊林 qiong2lin2, n., collection of selected phrr. or sentences;
6. 瓊林 qiong2lin2, n., 瓊林宴 formerly, dinner in honor of successful 進士 graduates.
7. 瓊瑤 qiong2yao2, n., beautiful jade.

璇 Num. Index: 31A.83-6 ㄒㄩㄢˊ xUan2 .

N. Fine jade: 璇室，璇閨 a room, boudoir, decorated with jade;
璇宮 jade-decorated hall.

Words 1. 璇璣 xUan2ji1, n., (astron.) armillary sphere;
2. 璇璣 xUan2ji1, n., 璇璣圖 see 𣊊紋詩 41.83.

瑽 Num. Index: 31A.83-9 ㄘㄨㄥ cong1 .

N. See 錚瑽 81A.00, tinkling of jade or metal.

璆 Num. Index: 31A.91-5 ㄑㄧㄡˊ qiu2 .

N. Beautiful jade: 璆然 jangling of jade.

珍 Num. Index: 31A.91-8 ㄓㄣ zhen1 .

N. (1) Rare valuables, treasure, what is highly prized, see Adj.↓.
(2) A delicacy in food: 山珍海味 delicacies from land and sea.

Adj. Rare, highly prized, valuable: 珍貴，珍品 zhen1gui4, zhen1pin3↓;
珍本 rare edition;
珍禽異獸 rare birds and animals;
attached to vbb. indicating esteem: 珍愛，珍賞，珍藏 zhen1ai4, zhen1shang3, zhen1cang2↓;
珍視 prize, cherish.

Words 1. 珍愛 zhen1ai4, v.t., love dearly, cherish.
2. 珍寶 zhen1bao3, n., jewelery;
3. 珍寶 zhen1bao3, n., rare treasures.
4. 珍奇 zhen1chi2, n., rare objects.
5. 珍怪 zhen1guai4, n., ditto.
6. 珍貴 zhen1gui4 (zhen1gui0), adj., valuable, precious, priceless, of great value.
7. 珍珠 zhen1zhu1, n., pearl;
8. 珍珠 zhen1zhu1, n., 珍珠蘭 see 珠蘭 31A.01;
9. 珍珠 zhen1zhu1, n., 珍珠毛 (兒) zhen1zhu1mao2 (e'l), skin of lamb embryo;
10. 珍珠 zhen1zhu1, n., 珍珠米 corn;
11. 珍珠 zhen1zhu1, n., 珍珠菜 a vegetable, lysimachia clethroides.
12. 珍重 zhen1zhong4, v.i. & t., to take good care (of health): 千萬珍重 please take good care of yourself.
13. 珍品 zhen1pin3, n., a highly valued art object.
14. 珍賞 zhen1shang3, v.t., to appreciate highly.
15. 珍攝 zhen1she4, v.i., as in 善自珍攝, see zhen1zhong4↑.
16. 珍羞（饈） zhen1xiu1, n., delicacy of food.
17. 珍惜 zhen1xi2, v.t., to cherish, love dearly.
18. 珍藏 zhen1cang2, v.t., to keep (rare editions, art works) as of great value.
19. 珍物 zhen1wu4, n., rare objects, also rare food.
20. 珍聞 zhen1wen2, n., strange and interesting news.
21. 珍異 zhen1yi4, adj., rare, highly esteemed.

岅 Num. Index: 31A.93-1 ㄈㄚˋ fa4 . [Interch. 琺]

Words 1. 琺（岅）瑯 fanhlarg, n., cloisonn�;
2. 琺（岅）瑯 fanhlarg, n., enamel.

瓔 Num. Index: 31A.93-4 ㄧㄥ ying1 .

Words 1. 瓔珞 ying1luo4, n., jade necklace.

□ Num. Index: 31A.93-8 ㄩˊ yU2 . [Printed form of 瑜 31A.00]

磚 Num. Index: 31B.00-1 ㄓㄨㄢ zhuan1 . [Pop. of □ 10S.70]

硎 Num. Index: 31B.00-3 ㄒㄧㄥˊ xing2 .

N. Whetstone.

𡝱 Num. Index: 31B.00-4 ㄞˋ ai4 . [Pop. of 礙 31B.83]

砑 Num. Index: 31B.00-5 ㄧㄚˋ ya4 .

V.t. To press (cloth, silks) in a mangle, to give a shining surface: 砑綾，砑羅 silks pressed even between rollers.

Words 1. 砑光 ya4guang1, v.t. to roll even and give a shine;
2. 砑光 ya4guang1, v.t. 砑光機 a calender, a mangling machine for pressing paper, silks.

硃 Num. Index: 31B.01-1 ㄓㄨ zhu1 .

N. Cinnabar, used as red pigment and medicine;
hence red ink;
硃砂 zhu1sha1↓.

Words 1. 硃筆 zhu1bi3, n., writing brush used for writing with red ink.
2. 硃卷 zhu1jUan4, n., script or scroll in red ink;
3. 硃卷 zhu1jUan4, n., (Manchu Dyn.) redink copy of examination papers, made from black-ink copy written by candidates, to prevent favoritism by the judges.
4. 硃批 zhu1pi1, n., documents containing the emperor's comments in red ink.
5. 硃砂 zhu1sha1, n., cinnabar.
6. 硃諭 zhu1yU4, n., imperial decree.

碟 Num. Index: 31B.01-2 ㄉㄧㄝˊ die2 .

N. (die2zi0, er0) Dinner plate, dish: 一碟蔬菜 a dish of vegetable.

磉 Num. Index: 31B.01-3 ㄙㄤˇ sang3 .

N. Pedestal, base of pillar.

磔 Num. Index: 31B.01-9 ㄓㄜˊ zhe2 .

N. (Callig.) the right-hand slanting storke.

V.t. (AC) to dismember criminal for extreme crime: 碟於市.

礫 Num. Index: 31B.01-9 ㄌㄧˋ li4 .

N. Gravel, shingle: 瓦礫broken tiles, rubble.

碾 Num. Index: 31B.02-5 ㄋㄧㄢˇ nian3 .

N. Roller for grinding, crushing or husking, see 碾子 nian3zi0↓;
藥碾子 a mortar and pestle.

V.t. To grind, crush, pound, polish or husk: 碾米 husk or polish rice;
碾碎 crush, grind or pound to small particles.

Words 1. 碾房 nian3fang2, n., a mill for milling or husking grain.
2. 碾子 nian3zi0, n., a mill for husking grain or rice.

硠 Num. Index: 31B.02-6 ㄌㄤˊ lang2 .

Adj. (LL) resounding: 磅硠 reverberating sounds of falling rocks;
磅硠 descriptive of the sounds of drum-beating or of falling stones bang.

碌 Num. Index: 31B.02-9 ㄌㄨˋ lu4 .

Adj. (1) Rocky.
(2) Busy: 忙碌 busily occupied;
勞碌 working without respite, very busy.
(3) Mediocre, common: 庸碌 common: 碌碌庸才 very mediocre person.
(4) Var. of 轆 10D.70.

Words 1. 碌碌 lu4du2, n., stone roller for husking rice, crushing oats, etc.

磷 Num. Index: 31B.10-2 ㄌㄧㄣˊ lin2 .

N. (Chem.) phosphorus (var. 燐).

Words 1. 磷氫 lin2qing1, n., (chem.) phosphines.
2. 磷酐 lin2gan1, n., (chem.) phosphoric anhydride.
3. 磷化氫 lin2hua4qing1, n., (chem.) hydrogen phosphide.
4. 磷灰石 lin2hui1shi2, n., (min.) apatite.
5. 磷磷 lin2lin2, adj. (AC) rocks in water.
6. 磷酸 lin2suan1, n., (chem.) phosphoric acid;
7. 磷酸 lin2suan1, n., 磷酸質 phosphate;
8. 磷酸 lin2suan1, n., chemical fertilizer;
9. 磷酸 lin2suan1, n., 磷酸鈣 lin2suan1gai4, calcium phosphate;
10. 磷酸 lin2suan1, n., 磷酸亞鐵 lin2suan1ya4tie3, ferrous phosphorate.

砰 Num. Index: 31B.10-3 ㄆㄥ peng1 .

N. “Bing, bang!” big noise such as roar of waves, rumble of thunder, crash of water, crackle of rifles, boom of guns.

Words 1. 砰宕 peng1dang4, n., (LL) sound of water lapping against ships.
2. 砰轟 peng1hong1, n., (LL) rumble of thunder.
3. 砰磕 peng1ke1, n., (LL) crackle of thunder.
4. 砰磅 peng1pang1, n., crash of water against rocks.
5. 砰砰 peng1peng1, n., sound of drums, crackle of rifles.

碎 Num. Index: 31B.10-6 ㄙㄨㄟˋ sui4 .

N. Broken bits.

V.t. To break to pieces.

Adj. (1) Broken: 碎玻璃 broken glass: 碎金 gold crumbs;
寧為玉碎 see 31.11;
碎屑，碎瑰 sui4xie4, sui4kuai4↓.
(2) Piecemeal, tedious, paltry: 瑣碎 disconnected, trifling (affairs), multifarious.
(3) (AC of writing) too elaborate and dull.

Words 1. 碎步兒 sui4bu4er0, v.i., to hurry on in small steps.
2. 碎塊 sui4kuai4, n., broken bits.
3. 碎片 sui4pian4, n., fragments, shrapnels.
4. 碎小 sui4xiao3, n., (MC) family dependents.
5. 碎屑 sui4xie4, n., broken bits.
6. 碎修兒 sui4xiu1er0, v.i., make small repairs.
7. 碎嘴子 sui4zui3zi0, n., a tedious talker.

碑 Num. Index: 31B.10-9 ㄅㄟ bei1 .

N. A stone tablet: 墓碑 tombstone.

Words 1. 碑版 bei1ban3, n., see bei1ji4↓.
2. 碑額 bei1e2, n., inscription at top of tablet.
3. 碑碣 bei1jie2, n., stone inscription.
4. 碑記 bei1ji4, n., inscriptions on a tablet, recording an event.
5. 碑誌 bei1zhi4, n., ditto.
6. 碑林 bei1lin2, n., collection of anc. tablets housed in Si-an, Shensi.
7. 碑銘 bei1ming2, n., inscriptions on tablet.
8. 碑帖 bei1tie4, n., rubbings from ancient tablets, used as models of calligraphy.
9. 碑亭 bei1ting2, n., a pavilion housing a tablet.
10. 碑文 bei1wen2, n., inscribed text on tablet.
11. 碑陰 bei1yin1, n., the back face of a tablet.

硅 Num. Index: 31B.11-1 ㄍㄨㄟ gui1 .

N. (Chem.) silicon.

碓 Num. Index: 31B.11-9 ㄉㄨㄟˋ dui4 .

N. Pestle for hulling rice;
碓臼 pestle and mortar;
水碓 water mill for hulling rice.

Words 1. 碓頭 dui4tou2, n., pestle.

確 Num. Index: 31B.11-9 ㄑㄩㄝˋ qUe4 .

Adj. (1) Sure, definite, true: 確定 qUe4ding4↓;
的確 truly, really;
確耗，確訊 definite news;
確證，確據 definite evidence.
(2) Accurate: 準確 accurate (news, etc.);
確論 an accurater and just opinion.

Adv. Definitely: 確實 qUe4shi2↓;
確信，確認，確知 definitely believe, recognize, know.

Words 1. 確切 qUe4qie4, adv., in earnest, factually (carry out, live up to, etc.).
2. 確定 qUe4ding4, adj., definite and sure.
3. 確乎 qUe4hu0, adv., really: 確乎不錯 really not bad: 確乎不成問題 really is not a problem.
4. 確實 qUe4shi2, adj. & adv., (1) definite, -ly;
5. 確實 qUe4shi2, adj. & adv., (2) really: 確實不錯 really not bad (very good).
6. 確鑿 qUe4zuo4, adj., definite, well-established (evidence).

研 Num. Index: 31B.20-3 ㄧㄢˊ yan2 (*ㄧㄢˋ yan4 ).

N. (*yan4) Var. of 硯 ink slab.

V.i. & t. (1) To grind: 研究 grind into powder;
研碎 grind up;
研墨 grind ink.
(2) To study: 研究，研討 yan2jiu4, yan2tao3↓.

Words 1. 研求 yan2qiu2, v.t., to study, search for (truth).
2. 研覈 yan2he2, v.t., (LL) to examine: 研覈是非 to weigh the pros and cons.
3. 研究 yan2jiu4, v.t., to study, do reseach;
4. 研究 yan2jiu4, v.t., 研究院 institute for research;
5. 研究 yan2jiu4, v.t., 研究所 department in a graduate school.
6. 研討 yan2tao3, v.t., to study and discuss (problems);
7. 研討 yan2tao3, v.t., 研討會 seminar.

碪 Num. Index: 31B.21-2 ㄎㄢˋ kan4 (*ㄓㄣ zhen1 ).

N. (*zhen1) (As var. of 砧) stone slab for beating laundry.

Adj. 碪□ (AC) high, rugged (rocks).

砸 Num. Index: 31B.21-5 ㄗㄚˊ za2 .

V.i. & t. (1) To smash, break, crush: 砸開 to force open;
砸開門 to burst open the door;
砸破 smash to pieces;
砸碎 pulverize, decimates;
砸壞 break and make unusable;
砸扁 crush flat;
砸爛 wreck, demolish;
砸死 batter to death.
(2) To pound: 砸蒜 (薑) to crush garlic (ginger).
(3) Cause to accumulate: 錯過時機，貨就砸到手况了 if we miss the opportunity, the goods would become a part of the dead stock.
(4) V.i., to foul up, usu. as vb. complement, meaning “fouled up”: 說砸了 say s.t. wrong;
辦砸了 have fouled up s.t.;
唱砸了 sing badly;
砸鍋 za2guo1↓.

Words 1. 砸兌 za2duei, v.i., make sure: 你到底來不來，要砸兌準了 please be sure whether you will be coming or not.
2. 砸鍋 za2guo1, v.i., fail in a task (work, assignment);
3. 砸鍋 za2guo1, v.i., 砸鍋槌兒 one who makes a mess of things.
4. 砸了 za2le, v.t., (p.p.) broken up: 這件事砸了 this matter has been broken up;
5. 砸了 za2le, v.t., 把碟子砸了 have dropped the plate and broken it.
6. 砸字兒 za2ze4er0, n., a defaced coin.

砷 Num. Index: 31B.22-2 ㄕㄣ shen1 .

N. (Chem.) arsenic.

碲 Num. Index: 31B.22-6 ㄉㄧˋ di4 .

N. (Chem.) tellurium.

斫 Num. Index: 31B.22-9 ㄓㄨㄛˊ zhuo2 .

V.t. To heck, chip (var. of 斲).

砟 Num. Index: 31B.22-9 ㄓㄚˋ zha4 .

N. (zha4zi0, er0) 煤砟子 or 砟兒 coal cinders (usu. wr. 煤渣子 or 兒).

碴 Num. Index: 31B.30-1 ㄔㄚˊ cha2 .

N. (cha2er0) (1) Broken bits (of bone, glass): 鬍子碴兒 bits of beard which show after shaving.
(2) (Coll.) thing: 提起那個碴兒 in regard to that thing.
(3) Quarrel, dispute: 找碴兒 looking for faults to pick up quarrel;
我和他有個碴兒 we two have an old grudge to settle.

磕 Num. Index: 31B.30-1 ㄎㄜ ke1 .

V.i. & t. To knock, bump: 磕破 knock to pieces;
磕著了 bump into (stone);
see 磕頭 ke1tou2↓;
磕孼灰 knock the ashes from a pipe.

Adj. Descriptive of sound of hitting stone, drum beat: see 磕磕巴巴 ke1ke1ba1ba1↓.

Words 1. 磕磕巴巴 ke1ke1ba1ba1, v.i. & adj., to stutter;
2. 磕磕巴巴 ke1ke1ba1ba1, v.i. & adj., 磕磕絆絆 ke1ke1ban4ban4, adj., (of road) uneven, difficult to walk on.
3. 磕碰 ke1peng4, n. & v.t., crack (in cups, etc.) caused by knocking;
4. 磕碰 ke1peng4, n. & v.t., knock against.
5. 磕膝蓋（兒） ke1xi1gai4 (ke1xi1ga4er0), n., kneecap.
6. 磕頭 ke1tou2, v.i., to kowtow (interch. 叩頭 kou4tou2), i.e., knock head on the ground in kneeling position as a form of ceremonial greeting;
7. 磕頭 ke1tou2, v.i., to perform such ceremony to establish master-disciple relationship: 你給誰磕的頭 who is your master? or as sworn brother: 他們是磕過頭的;
8. 磕頭 ke1tou2, v.i., as a phrase, meaning “thanks”: 先給你磕頭了 first let me thank you;
9. 磕頭 ke1tou2, v.i., 磕頭，磕頭 thanks a lot! 磕頭蟲 (兒) (a) melanotus legatus, an insect (＝叩頭蟲);
10. 磕頭 ke1tou2, v.i., (b) a subservient fellow (ready to kowtow on every occasion).
11. 磕牙 ke1ya2, v.i., to jabber, palaver, chat idly: 閒磕牙 or 磕打牙兒 indulge in gossiping at leisure;
12. 磕牙 ke1ya2, v.i., 別拿他磕打牙兒了 don't sit there prating and making fun of him (cf. 嗑 40A.30).

硜 Num. Index: 31B.30-3 ㄎㄥ keng1 .

Words 1. 硜硜 keng1keng1, adj., hard and intractable like pebbles: 硜硜乎小人哉 (AC) such petty, small people!

磴 Num. Index: 31B.30-3 ㄉㄥˋ deng4 .

N. Stone steps on hill path.

碰 Num. Index: 31B.30-8 ㄆㄥˋ peng4 . [Pop. form of 掽]

V.i. & t. (1) To run into, encounter, chance upon: 碰見老朋友 run into an old friend;
碰不幵 didn't meet him.
(2) Knock against, cause damage by collision: 碰破，碰壞，碰傷 knock and break (bowl, etc.);
碰撞 collide with another car or boat;
碰釘子，碰一鼻子灰 knock against a nail with a bare hand, knock one's nose into ashes, i.e., receive serious rebuff in speaking to high personage;
碰鼻轉彎, to change after getting one's finger burned;
碰壁 run into a blind alley.
(3) To have a try at it: 碰一碰，碰運氣 try one's luck.
(4) Run into bad luck: 碰了＝碰釘子, see 2↑;
make a mistake in opera singing or acting: 她碰了.

Words 1. 碰㪫 peng4chang2, v.i., combine two meetings in one.
2. 碰巧 peng4qiao3, v.i., happen to, it happens that: 碰巧他不在家 he happened to be away.
3. 碰面 peng4mihan, v.i., meet headlong.
4. 碰頭 peng4tou2, v.i., (dial.) meet (of friends);
5. 碰頭 peng4tou2, v.i., 碰頭好兒 enthusiastic applause of audience on actor's, actress's entrance to stage;
6. 碰頭 peng4tou2, v.i., enthusiastic reception of first novel, etc.
7. 碰瓷兒 peng4ci2er0, n., racketeer who claims damage by carrying broken porcelain and dropping it on encounter;
8. 碰瓷兒 peng4ci2er0, n., one who tries to create an accident.

磋 Num. Index: 31B.30-8 ㄘㄨㄛ cuo1 .

V.i. & t. (1) To grind, polish (jade, etc.): 磋磨 cuo1mo2↓.
(2) To examine, study or discuss carefully: 磋商 cuo1shang1↓;
切磋 education as a gradual polishing process;
切磋琢磨 ditto.

Words 1. 磋磨 cuo1mo2, v.i., see V.i. & t. 2↑.
2. 磋商 cuo1shang1, v.i., to discuss together (negotiated matter, etc.).

□ Num. Index: 31B.32-2 ㄔㄣˇ chen3 .

Adj. (MC) indecent: □短命 (term of scolding) a wretch, scoundrel;
□兒 (MC) indecencies.

矽 Num. Index: 31B.32-9 ㄒㄧˋ xi4 .

N. (Chem.) silicon.

Words 1. 矽化氫 xi4hua4qing1, n., (chem.) hydrogen silicide.
2. 矽灰石 xi4hui1shi2, n., (min.) wollastonite, native calcium silicate.
3. 矽鋅䬷 xi4xin1kuang4, n., (min.) willemite, native silicate of zinc.
4. 矽石 xi4shi2, n., (min.) silica or silex.
5. 矽酸 xi4suan1, n., (chem.) acids of silicon: 矽酸鉀 potaassium silicate;
6. 矽酸 xi4suan1, n., 矽酸鋁 aluminum silicate;
7. 矽酸 xi4suan1, n., 矽酸鈣 calcium silicate;
8. 矽酸 xi4suan1, n., 矽酸鈉 sodium silicate.
9. 矽藻 xi4zao3, n., (bot.) a tiny water plant, diatomaceae (also called 硅藻).
10. 矽岩 xi4yan2, n., (min.) quartz.

砧 Num. Index: 31B.40-2 ㄓㄣ zhen1 .

N. (1) A stone slab for laundry by beating with wooden club (杵): 砧板 slab and laundry club.
(2) A chopping block: execution on chopping block with an axe (鑕).

Words 1. 砧板 zhen1ban3, n., kitchen chopping board (also wr. 椹板).

硌 Num. Index: 31B.40-9 ㄍㄜˋ ge4 .

V.t. Cause pain through pressure exerted by bulging object: 這硬板宝，躺幵好硌人 it's so painful to lie on this bed made of hard boards;
硌窩兒 eggs damaged through pressure.

磠 Num. Index: 31B.41-2 ㄌㄨˇ lu3 .

Words 1. 磠砂 lu3sha1, n., (鹵砂，□砂) (min.) sal ammoniac.

礌 Num. Index: 31B.41-3 ㄌㄟˋ lei4 (*ㄌㄟˊ lei2 ). [Var. 礧]

V.t. Push stones down from a height: 礌石相擊 throw stones on enemy.

Words 1. 礌石 lei4shi2 (*lei2shi2), n., stone missiles used by defenders of a besieged city.

磻 Num. Index: 31B.41-9 ㄆㄢˊ pan2 .

N. Name of a river in Shensi.

□ Num. Index: 31B.41-9 ㄋㄠˊ nao2 .

Words 1. □砂 nao2sha1, n., (min.) ammonia salt.

硝 Num. Index: 31B.42-2 ㄒㄧㄠ xiao1 .

N. Saltpeter;
niter (nitre);
potassium nitrate used as a preservative: 硝皮子 leather treated with nitre.

Words 1. 硝鏹水 xiao1qiang2shui3, n., (chem.) nitric acid (＝硝酸).
2. 硝化甘油 xiao1hua4gan1you2, n., nitroglycerine, an explosive.
3. 硝基 xiao1ji1, n., (chem.) nitro radical (e.g., 硝基苯 nitrobenzene).
4. 硝石 xiao1shi2, n., saltpeter or niter (potassium or sodium nitrate).
5. 硝酸 xiao1suan1, n., nitric acid;
6. 硝酸 xiao1suan1, n.,硝酸鈉 sodium nitrate;
7. 硝酸 xiao1suan1, n.,硝酸鉀 potassium nitrate;
8. 硝酸 xiao1suan1, n.,硝酸銀 silver nitrate, etc.

碉 Num. Index: 31B.42-4 ㄉㄧㄠ diao1 .

N. Fortified watch tower.

Words 1. 碉堡 diao1bao3, n., military watch tower for outpost.
2. 碉樓 diao1lou2, n., formerly, military watch tower.

硼 Num. Index: 31B.42-4 ㄆㄥˊ peng2 .

N. (Chem.) boron, an element.

Words 1. 硼磕 peng2ke1, n., sound of crashing water (var. of 砰磕 31B.10).
2. 硼砂 peng2sha1, n., (min.) borax.
3. 硼酸 peng2suan1, n., boric acid.

礪 Num. Index: 31B.42-5 ㄌㄧˋ li4 .

N. A whetstone.

V.t. (Of knives, etc.) sharpen: 砥礪 (lit.) sharpen any instrument with a cutting edge, (fig.) harden oneself by self-discipline: 砥礪德行.

确 Num. Index: 31B.42-9 ㄑㄩㄝˋ qUe4 .

Adj. Rocky (soil, ground): 确犖，磽确，确瘠 ditto.

砌 Num. Index: 31B.50-1 ㄑㄧˋ chi4 (*ㄑㄧㄝˋ qie4 ).

N. (1) Brickwork.
(2) Inlays: 雕欄玉砌 carved railings and jade inlays.

V.t. To build up in layers (as bricks): 砌牆 to build brick wall;
砌高 build up;
砌階 lay stone or brick steps;
堆砌字句 to pile up words and phrases in writing.

Words 1. 砌末（子） *qie4mo4 (zi0), n., (Chin. opera) stage equipment (also wr. 切).

碡 Num. Index: 31B.50-1 ㄉㄨˊ du2 .

N. See 碌碡 31B.02.

碭 Num. Index: 31B.50-4 ㄉㄤˋ dang4 .

N. 碭山 place name in Kiangsu.

碣 Num. Index: 31B.50-4 ㄐㄧㄝˊ jie2 .

N. A commemorative stone tablet.

Adj. (Of mountain) towering, lofty.

碼 Num. Index: 31B.50-5 ㄇㄚˇ ma3 .

N. (1) Number: 門牌號碼 house number;
數碼不對 the number is wrong.
(2) Yard (length measure): 三碼 three yards.

Words 1. 碼頭 ma3tou2, n., wharf, jetty.
2. 碼子 ma3zi0, n., (1) number, also 碼兒 ma3er0;
3. 碼子 ma3zi0, n., (2) (comm.) cash at bank.

磅 Num. Index: 31B.50-6 ㄅㄤˋ bang4 (*ㄆㄤ pang1 ).

N. (1) Pound, a measure of weight: 英磅 English pound (money);
磅量 weight in pounds.
(2) *(pang1) (AC) sound of rocks.

V.t. To weigh: 磅一磅 weigh it.

Words 1. 磅秤 bang4cheng4, n., weighing scales in pounds.

礁 Num. Index: 31B.63-9 ㄐㄧㄠ jiao1 .

N. (Half-) submerged rocks: 明礁 rocks rising above water;
暗礁 a reef, completely submerged rocks;
觸礁 (of ship) run aground, strike on a rock.

Words 1. 礁石 jiao1shi2, n., reef, sandbar.

磽 Num. Index: 31B.70-1 ㄑㄧㄠ qiao1 . [Var. 墝]

Adj. (Of land) barren, unproductive: 磽薄，磽角 ditto.

砒 Num. Index: 31B.70-2 ㄆㄧ pi1 . [Var. □]

N. Arsenic, see 砒霜 pi1shuang1↓.

Words 1. 砒霜 pi1shuang1, n., arsenic.
2. 砒石 pi1pishyr, n., (min.) arsenopyrite.

硯 Num. Index: 31B.70-4 ㄧㄢˋ yan4 .

N. Ink slab, ink stone, the grinding of which seems to occupy writer's labors, hence 硯耕，硯田 yan4geng1, yan4tian2↓;
as symbol of study at school: 同硯 classmate “having shared the same ink slab”;
硯友，硯兄，硯弟 yan4you3, yan4xiong1, yan4di4↓.

Words 1. 硯池 yan4chi2, n., depression in ink slab for collecting water.
2. 硯滴 yan4di1, n., a small container for dirpping water on ink slab.
3. 硯弟 yan4di4, n., junior classmate.
4. 硯耕 yan4geng1, v.t., (LL) to make a living by writing.
5. 硯室 yan4shi4, n., case for ink stone.
6. 硯兄 yan4xiong1, n., senior classmate.
7. 硯臺 (commonly 台) yan4tai0, n., an ink stone.
8. 硯田 yan4tian2, n., (LL) writer's way of making a living, see yan4geng1↑.
9. 硯瓦 yan4wa3, n., ink stone.
10. 硯友 yan4you3, n., classmate.

□ Num. Index: ㄝˋ e4.

硫 Num. Index: 31B.70-6 ㄌㄧㄡˊ liu2 .

N. Short for 硫磺 sulphur, liu2huang2↓.

Words 1. 硫化 liu2hua4, n., (chem.) sulphide: 硫化氫 hydrogen sulphide;
2. 硫化 liu2hua4, n., 硫化銀 silver sulphide;
3. 硫化 liu2hua4, n., 硫化銅 copper sulphide;
4. 硫化 liu2hua4, n., 硫化銨 ammonium sulphide;
5. 硫化 liu2hua4, n., 硫化鋅 zinc sulphide;
6. 硫化 liu2hua4, n., 硫化鍚 stannic sulphide;
7. 硫化 liu2hua4, n., 硫化鎘 cadmiun sulphide.
8. 硫黃 liu2huang2, n., (chem.) sulphur (also wr. 硫磺);
9. 硫黃 liu2huang2, n., 硫磺酸 thionic acids.
10. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., (chem.) sulphuric acid, sulphate;
11. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸鈉 sodium sulphate (Glauber's salt);
12. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸鈣 calcium sulphate;
13. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸鉀 potassium sulphate;
14. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸鉛 lead sulphate;
15. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸鉻 chromic sulphate;
16. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸銅 cupric sulphate;
17. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸銨 ammonium sulphate;
18. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸鋁 aluminum sulphate;
19. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸鋇 barium sulphate;
20. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸鋅 zinc sulphate;
21. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸鎂 magnesium sulphate;
22. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸鎳 nickel sulphate;
23. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸鐵 ferric sulphate;
24. 硫酸 liu2suan1, n., 硫酸治瘧鹼 quinine sulphate.

碗 Num. Index: 31B.70-6 ㄨㄢˇ wan3 . [Pop. of □，帮]

N. A bowl (for rice, tea, soup, etc.).

矻 Num. Index: 31B.70-9 ㄎㄨˋ ku4 .

Words 1. 矻矻 ku4ku4, adj. & adv., busy, -ily: 終日矻矻 busily occupied all day.

砲 Num. Index: 31B.70-9 ㄆㄠˋ pao4 . [Var. 廻，廻]

N. (1) Cannon, gun, ballista: 開砲 open gunfire, (coll.) attack;
放砲 fire a gun;
大砲 big guns, artillery;
槍砲 arms and supplies in gen.
(2) A chessman in Chin. chess.

Words 1. 砲兵 pao4bing1, n., artillery man, unit.
2. 砲車 pao4che1, n., gun carriage.
3. 砲彈 pao4dan4, n., shell.
4. 砲轟 pao4hong1, v.t., to bombard with artillery.
5. 砲火 pao4huo3, n., cannon fire.
6. 砲仗 pao4zhang4, n., firecrackers.
7. 砲戰 pao4jann, n., artillery duel.
8. 砲竹 pao4zhu2, n., firecrackers.
9. 砲艦 pao4jian4, n., gunboat;
10. 砲艦 pao4jian4, n., cruiser.
11. 砲手 pao4shou3, n., gunner.
12. 砲臺 pao4tai2, n., fort.

廴 Num. Index: 31B.71-7 ㄐㄧㄢˇ jian3 . [Pop. of 鹼 21S.81]

砥 Num. Index: 31B.71-9 ㄉㄧˇ di3 (also ㄓˇ zhi3 ).

N. A grinding stone of fine quality.

V.i. 砥礪 To polish character by continuous association with friends, to urge each other in moral cultivation.

磯 Num. Index: 31B.71-9 ㄐㄧ ji1 .

N. A submerged rock.

V.t. (AC) to obstruct (current).

磧 Num. Index: 31B.80-1 ㄑㄧˋ chi4 .

N. Sand and gravel: 磧礫 piles of gravel;
磧壓 sediments of gravel.

磺 Num. Index: 31B.80-2 ㄏㄨㄤˊ huang2 .

N. See 硫磺 31B.70↑.

碘 Num. Index: 31B.80-2 ㄉㄧㄢˇ dian3 .

N. (Chem.) iodine.

Words 1. 碘酊 dian3ding1, n., tincture of iodine.
2. 碘酒 dian3jiu3, n., ditto.

碩 Num. Index: 31B.80-3 ㄕˊ shi2 (re. pr. ㄕㄨㄛˋ shou4 ).

Adj. (1) Big, large, great: 碩大，碩量，碩果 shi2da4, shi2liang4, shi2guo3↓;
豐碩 (feast) rich;
壯碩，肥碩 (person) bodily big, stout, corpulent, obese, robust, sturdy.
(2) Great, scholarly: 碩儒，碩士 shi2ru2, shi2shi4↓;
碩畫 great plan;
碩交 (LL) a great friend.

Words 1. 碩大 shi2da4, n., large: 碩大無朋 exceptionally large.
2. 碩輔 shi2fu3, n., (LL) a great minister.
3. 碩果 shi2guo3, n., as in 碩果僅存 one of the few still left.
4. 碩老 shi2lao3, n., an old venerable scholar.
5. 碩量 shi2liang4, n., great capacity.
6. 碩人 shi2ren2, n., (AC) (1) a beauty;
7. 碩人 shi2ren2, n., (2) a hermit scholar.
8. 碩儒 shi2ru2, n., a great Confu. scholar.
9. 碩士 shi2shi4, n., (1) a Master of Arts (M.A.);
10. 碩士 shi2shi4, n., (2) (AC) great scholar.
11. 碩學 shi2xUe2, n. & adj., scholar, -ly: 碩學通儒，碩學鴻儒 a profound scholar.
12. 碩望 shi2wang4, n., (LL) great reputation.
13. 碩言 shi2yan2, n., (LL) a boast, exaggeration.

礦 Num. Index: 31B.80-6 ㄎㄨㄤˋ kuang4 . [Var. 䬷]

N. (1) A mine, ore pit: 金礦，煤礦 gold mine, coal mine;
礦區 mining area;
開礦，採礦 to open mines.
(2) Ore, mineral.

Words 1. 礦產 kuang4chan3, n., mineral, mining products.
2. 礦宝 kuang4chuang2, n., (geol.) ore bed.
3. 礦泉 kuang4qUan2, n., (geol.) mineral spring.
4. 礦毒 kuang4du2, n., poisonous material or gas in mines.
5. 礦工 kuang4gong1, n., a miner.
6. 礦坑 kuang4keng1, n., mining pit.
7. 礦苗 kuang4miao2, n., outcroppings of ore.
8. 礦脈 kuang4mo4, n., a mineral vein, a lode.
9. 礦山 kuang4shan1, n., mining area, ore-producing hill.
10. 礦石 kuang4shi2, n., an ore.
11. 礦藏 kuang4cang2, n., ore deposits.
12. 礦層 kuang4ceng2, n., strata of ores.
13. 礦物 kuang4wu4, n., a mineral.
14. 礦業 kuang4ye4, n., mining industry.

硤 Num. Index: 31B.81-1 ㄒㄧㄚˊ xia2 .

N. 硤石 place name in Chekiang.

碳 Num. Index: 31B.81-2 ㄊㄢˋ tan4 . [Anc. var. 炭]

N. (Chem.) carbon, a chemical element.

Words 1. 碳化 tan4hua4, n. & v.i., (chem.) carbonize, -zation;
2. 碳化 tan4hua4, n. & v.i., 碳化氫 hydrocarbons;
3. 碳化 tan4hua4, n. & v.i., 碳化水 carbonic water;
4. 碳化 tan4hua4, n. & v.i., 碳水化合物 carbonhydrate;
5. 碳化 tan4hua4, n. & v.i., 碳化鈣 calcium carbide.
6. 碳酸 tan4suan1, n., (chem.) carbonic acid;
7. 碳酸 tan4suan1, n., 碳酸氣 carbonic acid gas;
8. 碳酸 tan4suan1, n., 碳酸鈣 calcium carbonate;
9. 碳酸 tan4suan1, n., 碳酸鈉 sodium carbonate or soda;
10. 碳酸 tan4suan1, n., 碳酸鹽 carbonate.

砍 Num. Index: 31B.81-9 ㄎㄢˇ kan3 .

V.t. (1) To chop down, off: 砍下來 chop down;
砍成兩半 chop into two halves;
砍斷 cut down;
砍腦袋 chop off one's head.
(2) Hit with brick, rock: 拿磚頭砍人 hit s.o. with bricks.

Words 1. 砍伐 kan3fa2, v.t., to chop down (trees).
2. 砍頭 kan3tou2, v.t., to behead (person);
3. 砍頭 kan3tou2, v.t.,砍頭癰 (kan3tou2yong1) a kind of malignant boil on the neck.

破 Num. Index: 31B.82-2 ㄆㄛˋ po4 .

V.i. & t. (1) To break: 破例，戒，約 break rules, vows, treaty or agreement;
破臉 quarrel openly;
破口 (罵人) break into abuse, use abusive language;
破膽 frightened out of one's wits;
破顏，破涕為笑 melt into smiles (of face);
破土 break ground (of construction).
(2) To crush (enemy ranks): 破陣，勢如破竹 smash enemy easily (like splitting bamboo);
攻破南京 capture Nanking;
破賊 crush rebels.
(3) To show, reveal: 說破 reveal (secret);
一語破的 hit the nail on the head (“hit target with one remark”);
破露 betray (conspiracy, plan), (plan) is exposed;
破盤 leak out plan;
破幵沒臉 disregard modesty by appearing in public (of women);
破綻 po4zhan0↓;
破釜沉舟 no-retreat policy (“burning the bridges”).
(4) To analyze, explain, define: 破題 po4ti2↓.
(5) To spend: 破鈔，破財，破費 spend money;
破工夫 spend a lot of time.
(6) To brave: 破浪 ride the waves.
(7) To break out: 破空而下, appear, burst out of the blue.

Vb.complement. Through: 看破 kan4po4) see through (世情 pomp, the material world);
打破 break (a cup);
打破難關 break through a difficult situation;
撕破 tear up;
攻破 capture a city;
讀破 read character with different pronunciation, representing different word.

Adj. Broken down: 破屋子，衣服，皮鞋 broken-down house, tattered clothing, shoes;
破罐子 po4guan4zi0↓;
破鏡重圓 reunion of couple after separation, divorce;
家破人亡 family ruined;
破家子弟 spendthrift son of family;
penniless person;
國破 country destroyed.

Words 1. 破敗 po4bai4, v.t., destroy (property, plan).
2. 破產 po4chan3, n. & adj., bankrupt, -cy.
3. 破除 po4chu2, v.t., overcome prejudices, obstacles, superstition.
4. 破格 po4ge2, adv., as an exceptional favor.
5. 破瓜 po4gua1, v.i., lose virginity;
6. 破瓜 po4gua1, v.i., 破瓜之年 age sixteen, (AC) aslo age sixty-four (of women).
7. 破罐子 po4guan4zi0, n., (contemp.) unchaste woman;
8. 破罐子 po4guan4zi0, n., a physical wreck.
9. 破壞 po4huai4, v.t., break (neutrality, marriage), violate (agreement), damage (reputation).
10. 破綻 po4zhan0, n., flaw (in clothing, secret, argument).
11. 破折號 po4zhe2hao4, n., printer's dash mark (“－”).
12. （打）破紀錄 (da3) po4ji4lu4, v.i., break the record.
13. 破爛 po4lan4, adj., torn-down, ragged (furniture, dress).
14. 破裂 po4lie4, v.i. & adj., split, break, broken (friendship, marriage).
15. 破落戶 po4luo4hu4, n., penniless person, family;
16. 破落戶 po4luo4hu4, n., fallen into decline.
17. 破嗓子 po4sang3zi0, n., broken voice, lost voice.
18. 破傷風 po4shang1feng1, n. tetanus infection.
19. 破身 po4shen1, v.i., lose virginity.
20. 破曉 po4xiao3, n., daybreak.
21. 破碎 po4sui4, adj., piecemeal, broken up, out of line;
22. 破碎 po4sui4, adj., n., broken bits.
23. 破天荒 po4tian1huang1, adj. & adv., unprecedented, breaking all precedents.
24. 破體字 po4ti3zi4, n., corrupt or abbreviated form of a character.
25. 破題（兒） po4ti2er0, n., the opening sentence of essay in civil examinations defining the theme;
26. 破題（兒） po4ti2er0, n., (fig.) the first thing.
27. 破字 po4zi4, n., special pronunciation of a character different from normal, and used with different meaning.
28. 破五兒 po4wu3e1er0, n., fifth of January in old calendar.
29. 破音 po4yin1, n., special pr. of character used with different meaning.

硬 Num. Index: 31B.82-3 ㄧㄥˋ ying4 .

Adj. (1) Hard: 硬繃繃，硬邦邦 very hard.
(2) Stubborn, firm, adamant (attitude): 骨頭硬，脾氣硬 stubborn in temperament.
(3) Hard-hearted: 心腸硬 opp. 軟 soft-hearted.
(4) Raw, stiff, not fluent: 舌頭硬 tongue is stiff in learning language;
生硬 not well learned, forced, not skillful or smooth.
(5) Solid, well-equipped: 陣容很硬 staffed with the best personnel;
戲碼兒硬 theater has solid program.

Adv. By force, doggedly, without flinching: 硬拉 pull by force;
硬掙，硬撐 hold up by force;
esp. 硬著頭皮，硬著臉子 braving all rebuff;
硬著心腸 with hardened heart, i.e., unwillingly (do s.t. cruel);
硬把他的名掛上 put his name on the list against his will.

Words 1. 硬幣 ying4bi4, n., hard currency.
2. 硬氣 ying4chi4, n. & adj., firm, -ness: 兒子偏不硬氣 unfortunately the son is weak in character.
3. 硬度 ying4du4, n., (jewels, steel) degree of hardness.
4. 硬幹 ying4gan4, v.i., to do recklessly.
5. 硬膏 ying4gao1, n., (med.) plasters.
6. 硬漢 ying4han4, n., a strongwilled person, one who never yields.
7. 硬化 ying4hua4, v.i., to harden, stiffen: 動脈血管硬化 sclerosis;
8. 硬化 ying4hua4, v.i., 硬化症 ying4hua4zheng4, n., cirrhosis.
9. 硬黃紙 ying4huang2zhi3, n., sized paper.
10. 硬貨 ying4huo4, n., metallic coins.
11. 硬脂 ying4zhi1, n., (chem.) stearin, suet, tallow.
12. 硬朗 ying4lang0, adj., robust (health).
13. 硬臉 ying4lian3, phr., accept no compromise.
14. 硬况子 ying4li3zi0, n., important supporting actors in troupe.
15. 硬領（兒）（子） ying4ling3 (er0) (zi0), n., stiff collar.
16. 硬煤 ying4mei2, n., anthracite coal.
17. 硬麵（兒） ying4mian4 (ying4miaher0), n., hard noodles, made with less water.
18. 硬木 ying4mu4, n., hardwood.
19. 硬橡皮 ying4xiang4pi2, n., ebonite.
20. 硬性 ying4xing4, n., hardness, rigidity.
21. 硬手（兒） ying4shou3 (er0), n., an able hand or assistant.
22. 硬水 ying4shui3, n., hard water.
23. 硬頭貨 ying4tou0huo4, n., (1) money;
24. 硬頭貨 ying4tou0huo4, n., (2) indigestible stuff.
25. 硬彩 ying4cai3, n., deep-colored enamel on porcelain.
26. 硬玉 ying4yU4, n., jadeite.

□ Num. Index: 31B.82-5 ㄆㄠˋ pao4 . [Var. of 廻 31B.82]

廻 Num. Index: 31B.82-5 ㄆㄠˋ pao4 . [Var. of 砲 31B.70↑]

礉 Num. Index: 31B.82-9 ㄑㄧㄠ qiao1 (*ㄏㄜˊ he2 ).

Adj. (1) Jagged (var. of 磽 31B.70↑).
(2) (*he2) To check officially (var. of 核 10B.81 and 覈 31.82).

礎 Num. Index: 31B.83-1 ㄔㄨˇ chu3 .

N. Foundation stone: 礎石 ditto;
基礎 foundation, (lit. and fig.) (of strength, wisdom, etc.);
礎潤知雨 certain stones show changes of weather by their wet color.

礙 Num. Index: 31B.83-2 ㄞˋ ai4 .

N. Obstacle, hindrance, detriment: 障礙 ditto;
有礙，無礙 (於) is hindrance, is no hindrance, to (plan, progress): 有礙宪生 is deletrious to health.

V.t. (1) To hinder, stand in the way: 阻礙 hinder (progress, cooperation, etc.);
礙眼，礙口 ai4yan3, ai4kou3↓;
礙事 ai4shi4↓.
(2) Difficult, embarrassing: 礙難 ai4nan2↓;
礙于情面 one cannot do s.t. (refuse, etc.) for fear of hurting another's feelings.

Words 1. 礙口 ai4kou3, phr., too embarrassing to speak out.
2. 礙目 ai4mu4, phr., an eyesore.
3. 礙難 ai4nan2, adj., (official language) inconvenient for certain reasons, i.e., cannot: 礙難照准 cannot or do not approve.
4. 礙手 ai4shou3, phr., (affair) difficult to handle: 礙手礙腳 in the way.
5. 礙事 ai4shi4, adj., detrimental, highly inconvenient;
6. 礙事 ai4shi4, adj.,usu. in negative form: 不礙事 does not matter, is quite all right (to do s.t.).
7. 礙眼 ai4yan3, phr., be an eyesore, see ai4mu4↑.

碇 Num. Index: 31B.83-6 ㄉㄧㄥˋ ding4 .

N. Anchor of a ship: 啟碇 to weigh anchor.

砭 Num. Index: 31B.83-9 ㄅㄧㄢ bian1 .

N. (AC) fine-pointed stone for puncturing skin.

V.t. Anciently to probe with stone point, now with metal point in acupuncture;
針砭 81A.10 n., acupuncture, also v.t. to probe and criticize (faults) severely.

Words 1. 砭骨 bian1gu3, adj., very cold, stinging (of cutting wind);
2. 砭骨 bian1gu3, adj., very severe (of criticism).
3. 砭灸 bian1jiu3, n., (med.) anc. method of acupuncture, puncture (砭 to puncture and 灸 to cauterize).

砂 Num. Index: 31B.91-2 ㄕㄚ sha1 .

N. (1) Sand (usu. interch. 沙).
(2) Gritty marks in measles.

Words 1. 砂布 sha1bu4, n., emery cloth.
2. 砂金 sha1jin1, n., placer gold;
3. 砂金 sha1jin1, n., 砂金石 sha1jin1shi2, (min.) corundum, varieties of quartz.
4. 砂紙 sha1zhi3, n., see sha1bu4↑.
5. 砂礫 sha1li4, n., gravel.
6. 砂輪 sha1lun2, n., emery wheel.
7. 砂漠 sha1mo4, n., desert (usu.沙 ).
8. 砂囊 sha1nang2, n., the gizzard of a fowl.
9. 砂皮 sha1pi2, n., emery cloth or paper.
10. 砂糖 sha1tang2, n., unrefined sugar.
11. 砂鐵 sha1tie3, n., magnetic sand.
12. 砂土 sha1tu3, n., sandy soil.
13. 砂眼 sha1yan3, n., trachoma.
14. 砂岩 sha1yan2, n., sandstone.

磣 Num. Index: 31B.91-9 ㄔㄣˇ chen3 . [Var. □]

Adj. (1) Gritty (food mixed with sand).
(2) Ugly, unsightly: 磣可可，磣得慌 very ugly, pitifullooking (related 慘 22A.91).

砝 Num. Index: 31B.93-1 ㄈㄚˊ fa2 .

Words 1. 砝碼 fa2ma3, n., brass or lead weights, used in old-style scales.

磁 Num. Index: 31B.93-8 ㄘˊ ci2 .

N. (1) Magnetism: 磁氣 ci2chi4¹↓;
磁性，磁石，磁針 ci2xing4, ci2shi2, ci2zhen1↓.
(2) U.f □ porcelain, 80.70: 磁器 ci2chi4²↓.

Words 1. 磁㪫 ci2chang3, n., (phys.) magnetic field.
2. 磁氣 ci2chi4¹, n., (phys.) magnetic force: 地磁氣 terrestrial magnetism;
3. 磁氣 ci2chi4¹, n., 磁氣感應 magnetic induction;
4. 磁氣 ci2chi4¹, n., 磁氣赤道 magnetic equator.
5. 磁器 ci2chi4², n., porcelain, chinaware.
6. 磁電 ci2dian4, n., (phys.) electromagnetism.
7. 磁針 ci2zhen1, n., magnetic needle.
8. 磁極 ci2ji2, n., (phys.) magnetic pole.
9. 磁軸 ci2jour, n., (phys.) magnetic axis.
10. 磁力 ci2li4, n., (phys.) magnetic force: 磁力線 line of magnetic force.
11. 磁性 ci2xing4, n., magnetism, magnetic properties.
12. 磁實 ci2si0, adj., (coll.) substantial, well-built, solid (house).
13. 磁石 ci2shi2, n., loadstone;
14. 磁石 ci2shi2, n., 磁石棍 or 磁條 bar magnet.
15. 磁條 ci2tiao2, n., bar magnet.
16. 磁鐵 ci2tie3, n., magnetic iron, magnet: 馬蹄磁鐵 horseshoe magnet;
17. 磁鐵 ci2tie3, n., 圓條磁鐵 cylindrical magnet.

酎 Num. Index: 31C.00-1 ㄓㄡˋ zhou4 .

N. (AC) double-fermented wine.

酵 Num. Index: 31C.00-1 ㄒㄧㄠˋ xiao4 (also ㄐㄧㄠˋ jiao4 ).

N. Yeast, leaven: 發酵 to ferment.

Words 1. 酵母 xiao4mu3, n., leaven, yeast.
2. 酵素 xiao4su4, n., (bilo.) enzymes.

酊 Num. Index: 31C.00-3 ㄉㄧㄥˇ ding3 .

Adj. See 酩酊 31C.40.

携 Num. Index: 31C.00-6 ㄔㄡˊ chou2 . [Pop. of 酬 31C.22]

醇 Num. Index: 31C.00-6 ㄔㄨㄣˊ chun2 . [Var. of □]

N. (1) Mellow wine: 醇酒婦人 indulgence with wine and women.
(2) 乙醇 ether.

Adj. (1) U.f. 淳 simple, unsophisticated: 醇厚，醇樸 chun2hou4, chun2pu2↓.
(2) U.f. 純 pure: 醇備，醇謹，醇粹 chun2bei4, chun2jin3, chun2cui4↓.

Words 1. 醇備 chun2bei4, adj. (AC) pefsect (also 純備), without flaws of character.
2. 醇醇 chun2chun2, adj., (AC) primitively simple-hearted.
3. 醇厚 chun2hou4, adj., careful and honest (also wr. 純，淳).
4. 醇化 chun2hua4, adj., mellowed, well blended (customs, callig., also 淳化).
5. 醇謹 chun2jin3, adj., see chun2hou4↑.
6. 醇精 chun2jing1, n., (chem.) ether.
7. 醇醪 chun2lao2, n., exceptionally strong wine.
8. 醇醨 chun2li2, n., good (醇) and bad (醨) wine, (fig.) tough and refined customs, manners.
9. 醇美 chun2mei2, adj., mellow, superb (also 純，淳).
10. 醇醲 chun2nong2, adj., wine of old vintage;
11. 醇醲 chun2nong2, adj., (fig.) mellow character of a people.
12. 醇樸（朴） chun2pu2, adj., simple, unsophisticated (also 淳，純).
13. 醇粹 chun2cui4, adj., unadulterated, pure (also 純，淳).

酹 Num. Index: 31C.00-9 ㄌㄟˋ lei4 .

V.t. Perform libation.

釂 Num. Index: 31C.00-9 ㄐㄧㄠˋ jiao4 .

V.i. (AC) empty a cup of wine at one gulp.

醥 Num. Index: 31C.01-3 ㄆㄧㄠˇ piao3 .

N. (MC) light wine.

醾 Num. Index: 31C.01-6 ㄇㄧˊ mi2 . [Var. of □ 31C.01]

N. See 酴□ 31C.01↓.

酴 Num. Index: 31C.01-8 ㄊㄨˊ tu2 .

N. (AC) yeast.

Words 1. 酴□ tu2mi2, n., see 荼蘼 20A.01.
2. 酴酥 tu2su1, n., see 屠蘇 52A.41.

酥 Num. Index: 31C.01-9 ㄙㄨ su1 .

N. Light, fluffy or crisp edible (cakes, etc.): 桃酥 crisp preserved peach;
酥糖 crisp sweetmeat.

Adj. (1) Crisp, light and fluffy (cookie).
(2) Soft like butter: 酥胸 woman's soft breasts;
酥髮 soft, silky hair.
(3) Luxuriously relaxed: 酥麻，酥澊 su1ma2, su1ruan3↓.

Words 1. 酥酪 su1lao4, n., yogurt.
2. 酥麻 su1ma2, adj., (limbs) numb and weak, sensually soothed.
3. 酥澊 su1ruan3, adj., (legs) gone soft, weak from excitement.
4. 酥油 su1you2, n., butter from cow's or mare's milk.

醵 Num. Index: 31C.02-2 ㄐㄩˋ jU4 .

V.i. Contribute money for a common purpose, esp. to buy drinks: 醵金 to chip in;
醵資 ditto.

醲 Num. Index: 31C.02-2 ㄋㄨㄥˊ nong2 .

N. Rich wine.

Adj. Rich: (of wine, tea, etc.) rich-flavored (cf. 濃 63A.02).

釀 Num. Index: 31C.02-6 ㄋㄧㄤˋ niang4 .

N. Wine or its by-product: 佳釀 vintage wine;
酒釀 sweet fermented rice;
see 釀母 niang4mu3↓.

V.t. (1) To brew wine: 釀酒，釀造，釀製 make wine.
(2) Cause (s.t.) to mature gradually: 釀蜜 (of bees) make honey;
釀成 (of bad habits, evil tendencies, etc.) suffer to grow or develop;
釀禍 ferment trouble;
醞釀 (lit.) brew wine, etc. (fig.) (of mischiefs, trouble, rebellion, etc.) brew, ferment.

Words 1. 釀母 niang4mu3, n., (＝酵母) yeast.
2. 釀造 niang4zao4, v.t., make (wine, etc.) by fermentation.

醁 Num. Index: 31C.02-9 ㄌㄨˋ lu4 .

N. □醁 ling2lu4, name of wine.

醰 Num. Index: 31C.10-3 ㄊㄢˊ tan2 .

Adj. (Of wine) good and richflavored: 醰醰 full-flavored.

醉 Num. Index: 31C.10-6 ㄗㄨㄟˋ zui4 .

Adj. Drunk: 醉漢 zui4han4↓;
碎鬼 tzueigui3↓;
醉客 a drunken man;
醉貓兒 a person walking and acting unsteadily under the influence of alcohol;
醉薰薰 drunk, tipsy;
醉貌咕咚 sottish;
醉眼惺忪 sleepy-eyed from drink;
醉咧咧兒 habbling (faltering) from too much drink;
醉了 got drunk, intoxicated;
醉倒 lying paralyzed by drink;
醉死 dead drunk, drink oneself to death;
醉酒 drunk with wine;
喝醉了酒 have had a cup too many;
酒醉飯飽 dined and wined to satiety;
醉酒飽德 (litr.) expression of thanks for host's hospitality (“have partaken of your vintage wine and basked in your kindness”);
醉生夢死 lead a happy-go-lucky life;
酒不醉人人自醉 it's not the wine that intoxicates but the drinker who gets himself drunk;
醉意 unusually talkative or high-spirited after a drinking bout, half-tipsy;
醉翁之意不在酒 some ulterior motive.

Adv. (1) Be addicted to: 醉心 zui4xin1↓.
(2) Steep (crab, shrimps) in wine.

Words 1. 醉鬼 zui4gui3, n., a drunken sot, a tippler, an alcoholic.
2. 醉漢 zui4han4, n., a drunkard, a drunken person.
3. 醉雷公 zui4lei2gong1, phr., a busybody fond of making superficial comments on men and events (“a drunken thunderer”).
4. 醉墨 zui4mo4, n., painting or calligraphy done under the influence of wine.
5. 醉鄉 zui4xiang1, n., the state of ecstasy in which a drinker finds himself.
6. 醉心 zui4xin1, v.t., be infatuated with (honor, fame, music, poetry, art).
7. 醉魚草 zui4yU2cao3, n., (bot.) buddlea japonica.

醛 Num. Index: 31C.11-2 ㄑㄩㄢˊ qUan2 .

N. (Chem.) aldehyde.

醒 Num. Index: 31C.11-4 ㄒㄧㄥˇ xing3 (ㄒㄧㄥ xing1 ).

V.i. (1) To wake up, be awake: 他醒了 he is awake;
昏迷了又醒過來 come out of coma;
甦醒，夢醒 wake up from sleep, dream;
喚醒他 wake him up;
醒獅 awaken lion (oft. used to describe awakened China).
(2) Sober up: 酒醒了 become sober;
v.t., 醒酒 help to wake up from drink.
(3) To realize one's mistake: 醒悟 xing3wu4↓.

Words 1. 醒腔 xing3qiang1, v.i., (coll.) come to realize: 他總是不醒腔 (coll.) he would never come to realize his mistake, see xing3wu4↓.
2. 醒豁 xing3huo4, adj., striking, bright in appearance.
3. 醒覺 xing3jUe2, adj., wake up from (error, sleep).
4. 醒木 xing3mu4¹, n., a gavel used by teahouse storyteller to call attention.
5. 醒目 xing3mu4², adj., refreshing to the eye, attractive-looking (billboard, etc.).
6. 醒脾 xing3pi2, (1) v.i., 醒人脾胃 to refresh one's mind;
7. 醒脾 xing3pi2, v.i., to make fun of: 你別拿我們醒脾 don't make fun of us;
8. 醒脾 xing3pi2, (2) adj., amusing, refreshing, appetizing (anecdote, etc.).
9. 醒世 xing3shi4, adj., (moral tract, story) moralizing, calculated to make one reform.
10. 醒悟 xing3wu4, v.i., to come to realize (truth, error);
11. 醒悟 xing3wu4, v.i., to reform.
12. 醒眼 xing3yan3, adj., see xing3mu4²↑.

酗 Num. Index: 31C.21-2 ㄒㄩˋ xU4 .

V.i. To become drunk and violent: 酗酒 ditto;
酗訟 get into a drunken brawl.

酬 Num. Index: 31C.22-2 ㄔㄡˊ chou2 . [Pop. 携]

N. Reward, remuneration: 卻酬 decline any remuneration;
酬金，酬勞 chou2jin1, chou2lao2↓.

V.i. (1) To pledge a cup of wine, to toast and return toast: 應酬 v.i. & n., have a round of social events, parties, invitations and return invitations;
repartees at parties: 酬答，酬對 chou2da2, chou2dui4↓;
酬應，酬酢 chou2ying4, chou2zuo4↓;
write poems and reply in poems: 酬和，酬唱 chou2he4, chou2chang4↓.
(2) To reward, give thanks: 酬報 chou2bao4↓;
酬謝 chou2xie4↓.

Words 1. 酬報 chou2bao4, n., remuneration for service;
2. 酬報 chou2bao4, n., (theology) retribution.
3. 酬唱 chou2chang4, v.i., to write back and forth, esp. poems, between friends.
4. 酬答 chou2da2, v.i., (1) express appreciation;
5. 酬答 chou2da2, v.i., (2) give remuneration;
6. 酬答 chou2da2, v.i., (3) see chou2chang4↑.
7. 酬對 chou2dui4, (1) v.i., to hold conversation;
8. 酬對 chou2dui4, (2) the art of conversation.
9. 酬和 chou2he4, v.i., see chou2chang4↑.
10. 酬金 chou2jin1, n., service fees.
11. 酬直 chou2zhi2, v.i., to repay for service (properly 值).
12. 酬勞 chou2lao2, n. & v.t., remunerate, -tion.
13. 酬賽 chou2sai4, n. & v.i., thanksgiving to gods, a religious festival with parades.
14. 酬謝 chou2xie4, v.t., to repay with thanks;
15. 酬謝 chou2xie4, v.t., n., remuneration.
16. 酬酢 chou2zuo4, n. & v.i., (1) invitations back and forth;
17. 酬酢 chou2zuo4, n. & v.i., (2) drink toasts to each other.
18. 酬應 chou2ying4, v.i., ditto.
19. 酬庸 chou2yong1, n., (LL) remuneration, reward for past services.

醡 Num. Index: 31C.22-6 ㄓㄚˋ zha4 .

N. Wine press.

□ Num. Index: 31C.22-6 ㄇㄧˊ mi2 . [Var. of 醾 31C.01↑]

酢 Num. Index: 31C.22-9 ㄗㄨㄛˋ zuo4 .

V.t. To toast the host: 酬酢 mutual toasting between host and guests, dining and wining.

醢 Num. Index: 31C.30-1 ㄏㄞˇ hai3 .

N. Minced meat sauce;
pickled meat.

V.t. (AC) to cut slices of flesh as a form of torture.

醴 Num. Index: 31C.30-2 ㄌㄧˇ li3 .

N. (1) 醴泉 A sweet spring.
(2) 醴酒 sweet wine.

醞 Num. Index: 31C.30-4 ㄩㄣˋ yUn4 .

V.i. To ferment.

Words 1. 醞藉 yUn4jie4, adj., poised (character);
2. 醞藉 yUn4jie4, adj., rich but restrained (style of writing), also wr. 蘊.
3. 醞釀 yUn4niang4, v.i., to ferment;
4. 醞釀 yUn4niang4, v.i., (fig.) (of troubles, revolutionary movement) are brewing.

醯 Num. Index: 31C.30-6 ㄒㄧ xi1 .

N. (AC) vinergar;
pickles.

Words 1. 醯䓩 xi1ji1, n., gnat-like insect found on pickles.
2. 醯醬 xi1jiang4, n., pickled condiment.

□ Num. Index: 31C.30-8 ㄒㄧ xi1 . [Var. of 醯 31C.30↑]

酤 Num. Index: 31C.40-1 ㄍㄨ gu1 .

V.t. Sell or buy: 酤酒 sell or buy wine (cf. 沽 63A.40).

酷 Num. Index: 31C.40-1 ㄎㄨˋ ku4 .

Adj. & adv. (1) Strong (bouquet of wine).
(2) Brutal: 殘酷，酷烈 brutal;
酷吏 merciless judge or prison warden;
酷虐 tyrannical cruel;
冷酷 cold, severe, without human warmth;
酷刑 ku4xing2↓.
(3) Severe, extreme, -ly: 酷熱，酷寒 extremely hot, severely cold (weather);
酷似 very much resembling.

Words 1. 酷烈 ku4lie4, adj., (1) severe, cruel;
2. 酷烈 ku4lie4, adj., (2) strong (smell).
3. 酷刑 ku4xing2, n., torture.

醽 Num. Index: 31C.40-3 ㄌㄧㄥˊ ling2 .

Words 1. 醽醁 ling2lu4, n., (MC) name of fine wine.

醅 Num. Index: 31C.40-6 ㄆㄟ pei1 .

N. Unstrained spirits.

酩 Num. Index: 31C.40-9 ㄇㄧㄥˊ ming2 (miing ).

Words 1. 酩酊（大醉） ming2ding3 (da4zui4), adj., dead drunk.

酪 Num. Index: 31C.40-9 ㄌㄨㄛˋ luo4 (ㄌㄠˋ lao4 in coll.).

N. (1) Kinds of cheese: 奶酪，乳酪 cream cheese.
(2) (AC) fruit jelly, jam.

酣 Num. Index: 31C.41-2 ㄏㄢ han1 .

Adj. & adv. Rapturous, -ly, soundly and comfortably: 酣飲 rapturously drunk, drink to one's heart's content;
酒意半酣 half drunk, comfortably drunk;
酣睡 sleep soundly;
酣歌，酣舞 to sing, dance rapturously;
酣樂 enjoy with rapture.

醋 Num. Index: 31C.41-2 tsuh .

N. (1) Vinegar.
(2) Jealousy (from adj. 酸 sour): 醋意 tsuhyi4↓;
吃醋 feel jealous;
醋海生波 a storm of jealousy.

Words 1. 醋大 tsuhda4, n., penniless fellow, oft. 窮醋大 (also wr. 措大);
2. 醋大 tsuhda4, n., formerly, sour and haughty scholars.
3. 醋罐子 tsuhguan4zi0, n., “a bottle of vinegar”--extremely jealous wife or husband.
4. 醋勁（兒） tsuhjin4 (tsuhjie4er0), n., jealousy, see tsuhyi4↓.
5. 醋心 tsuhxin0, n., belching of acid from stomach.
6. 醋酸 tsuhsuan1, n., (chem.) acetic acid;
7. 醋酸 tsuhsuan1, n., 醋酸鈉 sodium acetate;
8. 醋酸 tsuhsuan1, n., 醋酸鈣 calcium acetate;
9. 醋酸 tsuhsuan1, n., 醋酸鉀 potassium acetate;
10. 醋酸 tsuhsuan1, n., 醋酸鉛 lead acetate;
11. 醋酸 tsuhsuan1, n., 醋酸銅 cupric acetate;
12. 醋酸 tsuhsuan1, n., 醋酸鉻，鋁，鐵 chromium, aluminum, ferric acetate.
13. 醋意 tsuhyi4, n., feeling of jealousy.

□ Num. Index: 31C.41-6 ㄔㄨㄣˊ chun2 . [Var. of 醇 31C.00↑]

酺 Num. Index: 31C.42-1 ㄆㄨˊ pu2 .

N. & v.i. A drink fest.

醐 Num. Index: 31C.42-1 ㄏㄨˊ hu2 .

N. See 醍醐 31C.83↓.

酌 Num. Index: 31C.50-9 ㄓㄨㄛˊ zhuo2 .

N. (1) A feast, banquet: 喜酌 wedding banquet.
(2) Small, informal dinner with a little wine: 清酌，便酌，隨意小酌 ditto;
對酌 have a drink together.

V.i. (1) To drink: 獨酌 drink without company;
小酌，對酌 see N.2↑;
淺酌 have a little drink.
(2) To pour wine (for guest, etc.).
(3) To deliberate (as to measure wine by jigger): 斟酌 to deliberate (together), consider before decision;
酌定，酌奪，酌量 zhuo2ding4, zhuo2duo2, zhuo2liang2↓.

Adv. (As vb. prefix) at discretion, according to needs or circumstances: 酌付，酌改 pay, correct, at your discretion;
酌復 reply as you think fit;
酌減 decrease according to circumstance;
酌取 take as much as you consider desirable, etc.

Words 1. 酌辦 zhuo2ban4, v.i. & t., proceed at your discretion.
2. 酌定 zhuo2ding4, v.t., please kindly decide.
3. 酌奪 zhuo2duo2, v.t., ditto.
4. 酌量 zhuo2liang2 (zhuo2liang4), adv., according to circumstances: 酌量辦理, see zhuo2ban4↑.
5. 酌獻 zhuo2xian4, v.i., to offer sacrifices with libation.
6. 酌裁 zhuo2cai2, v.t., (await) your decision.

醺 Num. Index: 31C.63-9 ㄒㄩㄣ xUn1 .

Adj. Drunk: 醉醺醺 very drunk, tipsy.

醮 Num. Index: 31C.63-9 ㄐㄧㄠˋ jiao4 .

N. A Taoist Buddhist sacrifice: 打醮 hold sacrifice to appease the gods or exorcise the demons.

V.i. (Of women) marry: 再醮 remarry after husband's death.

醃 Num. Index: 31C.70-1 ㄧㄢ yan1 .

V.t. To pickle, marinate, salt;
p.p., salted, marinated: 醃菜 salted vegetable.

配 Num. Index: 31C.70-5 ㄆㄟˋ pei4 .

V.t. (1) To match, be worthy of: 配不上 be unworthy of post or match;
他配說這種話嗎 is he the person qualified to say such things? 配對 to make a pair, to mate.
(2) To compose, blend, make up: 配藥 make up a prescription;
配戲 cast a play;
配貨 buy, replenish supplies for stores;
配製 make, compose from different elements, such as medicine.
(3) To send (person) to exile.

Adj. Side (wing, construction): 配殿，配房 pei4dian4, pei4fang2↓.

Words 1. 配備 pei4bei4, n., (mil.) arms;
2. 配備 pei4bei4, n., and equipment things, decorations that go with (a thing);
3. 配備 pei4bei4, v.t., to furnish with arms.
4. 配搭（兒） pei4da1 (er0), v.t., arrange (accessories, equipment, subsidiary roles).
5. 配殿 pei4dian4, n., side temple.
6. 配房 pei4fang2, n., side room.
7. 配合 pei4he2, v.t. & adj., match (things together);
8. 配合 pei4he2, v.t. & adj., well-matched, appropritate.
9. 配件兒 pei4jia4er0, n, accessories.
10. 配給 pei4ji3, n. & v.i., ration, supply, usu. free.
11. 配角（兒） pei4jUe2 (pei4jUe2er0), n., minor roles in play.
12. 配軍 pei4jUn1, n., troops of exiled persons.
13. 配偶（耦） pei4ou3, n., spouse, matrimonial match.
14. 配流 pei4liu2, v.t., send to exile.
15. 配享 pei4xiang3, v.i., to be worshipped by side of (main spirit, ancestor), to share sacrifices with.
16. 配售 pei4shou4, n., rationed purchase.
17. 配所 pei4suuo, n., place of exile.
18. 配音 pei4yin1, n., sound track in films.

酡 Num. Index: 31C.70-6 ㄊㄨㄛˊ tuo2 .

Adj. Face flushed with drink: 酡顏，酡醉.

酖 Num. Index: 31C.70-9 ㄉㄢ dan1 (*ㄓㄣˋ zhen4 ).

N. (*zhen4) Poisoned wine: 酖毒 wine poison.

V.i. Be infatuated with, addicted to: 酖迷酒色 addicted to wine and women, also wr. 耽.

醜 Num. Index: 31C.70-9 ㄔㄡˇ chou3 .

N. (1) (Abusive) blackguard, scoundrel: 小醜 underling, scoundrel;
跳梁小醜 little rascal, scamp;
𡡷醜 the rascals;
醜虜 a term of abuse of enemy.
(2) Disgrace: 出醜 expose oneself to ridicule for clumsiness (awkwardness, incompetence, etc.), be exposed for s.t. immoral;
獻醜 (self-deprecating of performance) show my immature skill.

Adj. (1) Ugly, loathsome, unsightly: 醜婦 ugly woman;
醜臉 ugly face;
醜極了 frightfully badlooking.
(2) Disgraceful, shameless: 醜話，醜事 chou3hua4, chou3shi4↓;
醜行 chou3xing4↓;
醜史 story of s.o.'s shameless doings;
醜樣子 grisly appearance;
醜名 chou3ming2↓;
醜聲四溢 notorious;
醜態百出 behave in a revolting manner (show flattery, etc.).
(3) (AC) matching: 天下地醜德齊 (AC) the countries are equally strong in territory and power.

Adv. Frightfully, horribly: 醜罵，醜詆 give a merciless scolding;
一頓醜打 beat up (person) mercilessly.

Words 1. 醜巴怪 chou3ba1guai4, n. & adj., disfigured, monstrous-looking (person).
2. 醜惡 chou3e4, adj., loathsome, despicable (conduct).
3. 醜話 chou3hua4, n., scandal, scandalous gossip.
4. 醜類 chou3lei4, (1) n., (LL, abusive) gang of scoundrels;
5. 醜類 chou3lei4, (2) 比物醜類 (AC) to classify according to categories.
6. 醜陋 chou3lou4, adj., ugly, loathsome, unsightly.
7. 醜名 chou3ming2, n., bad reputation.
8. 醜行 chou3xing4, n., notorious conduct, indecencies.
9. 醜事 chou3shi4, n., a scandal.
10. 醜熊 chou3tai4, n., disgusting manner.

□ Num. Index: 31C.71-7 ㄒㄧㄢˊ xian2 . [Var. of 鹹]

醭 Num. Index: 31C.81-2 ㄅㄨˊ bu2 (also ㄆㄨˊ pu2 or mur in Peking).

N. White spots on surface of vinegar, soy sauce, usu. 醭兒 bu2er0.

醊 Num. Index: 31C.82-3 ㄔㄨㄛˋ chuo4 .

V.t. (LL) to drink, sip.

醱 Num. Index: 31C.82-3 ㄆㄛˋ po4 .

N. & vb. Secondary fermentation.

Words 1. 醱酵 po4xiao4, v.i., cause fermentation by yeast.

釅 Num. Index: 31C.82-4 ㄧㄢˋ yan4 .

Adj. Strong (liquor, tea).

酘 Num. Index: 31C.82-4 ㄊㄡˊ tou2 .

V.i. (MC) to have a small drink (酘一酘) after heavy drinking the previous day, believed to be a good way of woking it off.

酸 Num. Index: 31C.82-9 ㄙㄨㄢ suan1 .

N. An acid: 碳酸 carbonic acid;
鹽酸 hydrochloric acid;
硫酸 sulphuric acid;
醋酸 acetic acid;
磷酸 phosphoric acid;
硝酸 nitric acid.

Adj. (1) Sour in taste: 酸溜溜，酸不啷（兒）的，酸不啷溜兒的 all meaning very sour.
(2) Jealous: also 酸溜溜 very jealous (cf. 醋 31C.41).
(3) Putrid, rancid: 酸咕囔的 very rancid in smell.
(4) Feeling deeply touched in pity: 心酸 ditto;
酸鼻 suan1bi2↓.
(5) U.f. 痠 61A.82, muscular ache.
(6) Puritanical, pettily critical of others, narrow-minded: 寒酸，窮酸 poor and jealous of others;
酸文假醋 one who poses as a cultured gentleman, hypocrite, -ical.

Words 1. 酸敗 suan1bai4, adj., turned sour.
2. 酸鼻 suan1bi2, v.i., cause one's heart to ache: 令人酸鼻 makes one want to cry out of pity (describing a feeling in sinus).
3. 酸慳 suan1qian1, adj., miserly.
4. 酸切 suan1qie4, adj., touching (words).
5. 酸楚 suan1chu3, adj., mournful, heart breaking.
6. 酸丁 suan1ding1, n., (contempt.) an unsuccesful and morose or crabbed person.
7. 酸度 suan1du4, n., acidity.
8. 酸腐 suan1fu3, adj., puritanical, doctrinaire.
9. 酸根 suan1gen1, n., (chem.) acid radicals.
10. 酸寒 suan1han2, adj., poor and unhappy (person) (＝寒酸).
11. 酸懷 suan1huai2, adj., sorrowful.
12. 酸漿 suan1jiang1, n., (bot.) “Chinese lantern” or winter cherry, physalis alkekengi (also called 燈籠草).
13. 酸款 suan1kuan3, adj., sour and aloof, conceited (person).
14. 酸懶 suan1lan3, adj., (legs, body) limp and aching.
15. 酸辣湯 suan1la4tang1, n., a sour-and-hot soup (of slices of beancurd and blood).
16. 酸類 suan1lei4, n., (chem.) acids.
17. 酸溜溜（兒） suan1liu1liu0 (er0), adj., very jealous;
18. 酸溜溜（兒） suan1liu1liu0 (er0), adj., very puritanical;
19. 酸溜溜（兒） suan1liu1liu0 (er0), adj., (muscles) aching.
20. 酸梅湯 suan1mei2tang1, n., wildplum juice, a cold drink.
21. 酸軟 suan1ruan3, adj., (limbs) limp.
22. 酸性 suan1xing4, n., acidity: 酸性岩 acid rocks;
23. 酸性 suan1xing4, n., 酸性鹽 acid salts;
24. 酸性 suan1xing4, n., 酸性反應 acid reaction.
25. 酸心 suan1xin1¹, (1) n., acidity in stomach;
26. 酸心 suan1xin1¹, (2) adj., touching (＝心酸).
27. 酸辛 suan1xin1², adj., sad, hardpressed, in hard circumstances.
28. 酸疼 suan1teng2, adj., (muscles) aching.
29. 酸甜兒 suan1tiarer0, adj., sweet and sour (dishes);
30. 酸甜兒 suan1tiarer0, adj., 酸甜苦辣 all the sweet and bitter experiences of life.
31. 酸頭兒 suan1tou2er0, n., slightly sour flavor.
32. 酸菜 suan1cai4, n., sour pickled cabbage.
33. 酸痛 suan1tong4, adj. ,see suan1teng2↑.
34. 酸棗 suan1zao3, n., a wild date, zizyphus vulgaris.

醍 Num. Index: 31C.83-4 ㄊㄧˊ ti2 .

Words 1. 醍醐 ti2hu2, n., essential oil of butter;
2. 醍醐 ti2hu2, n., (Budd.) Buddha nature in man;
3. 醍醐 ti2hu2, n., 醍醐灌頂 phr., pleasure of understanding or receiving wisdom (like “pouring rich liquor over one's head”).

醪 Num. Index: 31C.91-5 ㄌㄠˊ lao2 .

N. Wine with dregs: 醪糟 the sediment of wine or spirits.

雺 Num. Index: 31D.00-3 ㄇㄥˊ meng2 . [Anc. var. of 霧 31D.50↓]

N. Heavy fog.

Words 1. 雺淞 meng2song1 (meng4song4), n., thick fog.

霖 Num. Index: 31D.01-1 ㄌㄧㄣˊ lin2 .

N. Rain, esp. long rain: 霖雨 heavy rain;
甘霖 sweet rain, good for the crops.

霢 Num. Index: 31D.02-4 ㄇㄛˋ mo4 .

N. (AC) drizzle.

震 Num. Index: 31D.02-5 ㄓㄣˋ zhen4 . [Related 顫]

N. (1) One of the eight diagrams, see 八卦 80.80.
(2) (AC) thunder;
earthquake: 地震.

V.i. & t. (1) To shock, strike by thunder: 雷震 struck by thunder;
震死了 struck dead by lightning;
to shock by brilliance: 震古鑠今 galvanize the world.
(2) To quake, crash: 震撼 zhen4han4↓;
震動 zhen4dong4↓;
震天駭地 shake the universe;
震耳 (欲聾) deafening (noise).
(3) To frighten, be frightened (oft. prefixed to adj. or p.p.): 震懼，震驚，震恐，震慴 zhen4jU4, zhen4jing1, zhen4kong3,zhen4zhe2↓, etc., meaning greatly frightened;
震怒 zhen4nu4↓, greatly angry.
(4) (AC) pregnant (related modn. 娠).

Words 1. 震顫 zhen4chan4, n., tremor.
2. 震旦 zhen4dan4, n., ancient Hindu name for China.
3. 震怛 zhen4da2, adj., frightened.
4. 震悼 zhen4dao4, adj., shocked by s.o.'s death.
5. 震動 zhen4dong4, (1) v.i., to quake, tremble;
6. 震動 zhen4dong4, (2) v.t. & p.p., be greatly moved, restless: 人心震動.
7. 震耳 zhen4er3, adj., earsplitting, deafening (noise).
8. 震撼 zhen4han4, v.t., shake, -en agitate, -ed;
9. 震撼 zhen4han4, v.t., shatter, -ing, -ed.
10. 震駭 zhen4hai4, v.i. & t., shock, -ed.
11. 震慴 zhen4zhe2, v.i. & t., frighten, -ed.
12. 震悸 zhen4ji4, v.i., to quiver, quake with fear.
13. 震驚 zhen4jing1, v.i., greatly frightened, afraid.
14. 震懼 zhen4jU4, v.i., tremble with fear.
15. 震恐 zhen4kong3, adj., (p.p.) shocked.
16. 震慄 zhen4li4, v.i., see zhen4jU4↑.
17. 震怒 zhen4nu4, adj., furious.

霹 Num. Index: 31D.10-5 ㄆㄧ pi1 .

Words 1. 霹靂 pi1li4, adj. & n., descriptive of crashing thunder, lightning flash: 霹靂一聲雷 a thunderbolt;
2. 霹靂 pi1li4, adj. & n., 霹靂火 quicktempered person;
3. 霹靂 pi1li4, adj. & n., 霹靂手 a fast mover, one quick at decisions.

霪 Num. Index: 31D.11-6 ㄧㄣˊ yin2 .

N. Excessive rain.

霾 Num. Index: 31D.11-9 ㄇㄞˊ mai2 .

V.i. Blow sandstorm.

Words 1. 霾晦 mai2hui4, adj., (of sky) overcast by sandstorm.

霍 Num. Index: 31D.11-9 ㄏㄨㄛˋ huo4 .

N. A surname.

Adv. 霍地，霍然 huo4di4, huo4ran2↓.

Words 1. 霍地 huo4di4, adv., quickly, in a flash.
2. 霍霍 huo4huo4, adv., as in 光霍霍 shining bright;
3. 霍霍 huo4huo4, adv., 磨刀霍霍向豬羊 sharpen knife to kill lamb and pig.
4. 霍亂 huo4luan4, n., (translit.) cholera.
5. 霍然 huo4ran2, adv., see huo4di4↑.
6. 霍閃 huo4shan3, v.i., flash (of lightning).

霏 Num. Index: 31D.22-2 ㄈㄟ fei1 .

Adj. Descriptive of snowfall: 雨雪霏霏 snow flying about.

霽 Num. Index: 31D.22-6 ㄐㄧˋ ji4 .

V.i. (1) Cease raining: 雨霽 the rain is over;
晴霽 (of weather) fair and clear;
霽色 ji4se4↓.
(2) Calm down after a fit of anger: see compp.↓.

Words 1. 霽色 ji4se4, n., sky blue, a blue sky.
2. 霽威 ji4wei1, v.i., to calm down, stop raging.
3. 霽顏 ji4yan2, v.i., ditto.
4. 霽月 ji4yUe4, (1) n., a bright moon after rainfall;
5. 霽月 ji4yUe4, (2) adj., (of persons) openhearted, openminded (“like an unclouded moon”).

霈 Num. Index: 31D.22-6 ㄆㄟˋ pei4 .

N. Plentiful rain;
(fig.) gracious kindness, favour.

Adj. (Of rain) pouring, torrential.

靈 Num. Index: 31D.30-4 ㄌㄧㄥˊ ling2 . [Arch. □; pop. □]

N. (1) Spirit, soul: 神靈 spirit, the gods;
精靈，幽靈 soul of departed;
靈魂 ling2hun2↓.
(2) Spiritual world, power: 顯靈 (of gods, idol) show supernatural power;
通靈 in touch with spiritual world;
靈感 inspiration;
靈修 attending to spiritual things.
(3) Coffin;
spirit tablet: 停靈 deposit coffin pending burial;
扶靈 carry the hearse;
靈骨 collected bones of deceased relative;
靈牌，靈位，靈柩 ling2pai2, ling2wei4, ling2jiu4↓.
(4) The people: 生靈 10.11.
(5) A surname.

Adj. (1) (Of persons) intelligent, bright, clever, 靈巧，靈敏 ling2qiao3, ling2min3↓.
(2) (Of things) alert, responsive, alive: 靈通，靈便，靈活 ling2tong1, ling2bian4, ling2huo2↓.
(3) Spiritual, pertaining to the spirits: 靈魂，靈氣 ling2hun2, ling2chi4↓.
(4) (Of med.) efficacious: 靈驗 ling2yan4↓;
(of things) work well;
這把鎖靈不靈 does this lock work? 不靈 do not work properly.

Words 1. 靈便 ling2bian4, adj., light and convenient.
2. 靈車 ling2che1, n., the hearse carriage.
3. 靈櫬 ling2chen4, n., the hearse.
4. 靈巧 ling2qiao3, adj., clever, (of devices) well made.
5. 靈竅 ling2qiao4, adj. & n., wit, intelligence.
6. 靈氣 ling2chi4, n., (of beautiful mountains) spiritual influence or atmosphere: 靈氣所鍾 such influence on persons born in certain place.
7. 靈床 ling2chuang2, n., deathbed;
8. 靈床 ling2chuang2, n., person's bed and room furniture kept as when he was living.
9. 靈感 ling2gan3, n., inspiration (in writing).
10. 靈慧 ling2hui4, adj., (of person, child) very intelligent.
11. 靈活 ling2huo2, adj., quick in response, alert;
12. 靈活 ling2huo2, adj., (style of writing, descriptive passage) alive, interesting.
13. 靈魂 ling2hun2, n., soul;
14. 靈魂 ling2hun2, n., departed spirit.
15. 靈機 ling2ji1, n., (sudden) inspiration: 靈機一動 a bright idea occurs.
16. 靈柩 ling2jiu4, n., coffin and scaffold support.
17. 靈芝 ling2zhi1, n., a mythic plant of long life.
18. 靈貓 ling2mao1, n., (zoo.) the civet cat (also called 香貓，香貍).
19. 靈敏 ling2min3, adj., intelligent, quick to respond.
20. 靈牌 ling2pai2, n., spirit tablet.
21. 靈山 ling2shan1, certain fairies' abode (Buddhist, Taoist).
22. 靈效 ling2xiao4, n. & adj., efficacy, -cious.
23. 靈性 ling2xing4, n., man's spiritual nature.
24. 靈修 ling2xiu1, v.i., to retreat for spiritual contemplation.
25. 靈秀 ling2xiu4, adj., delicately beautiful (person, landscape).
26. 靈透 ling2tou4, adj., very clever.
27. 靈通 ling2tong1, n., as in 消息靈通 quick, efficient report of news.
28. 靈座 ling2zuo4, n., seat of spirit tablet.
29. 靈位 ling2wei4, n., ditto.
30. 靈驗 ling2yan4, n. & adj. efficacy, -cious (of prayer, medicine).

雪 Num. Index: 31D.30-5 ㄒㄩㄝˇ xUe3 (*ㄒㄩㄝˋ xUe4 as an exception; cf. 血ㄒㄩㄝˋ xUe4 or ㄒㄧㄝˇ xie3 ).

N. (1) Snow: 下雪了 it snows;
大雪 heavy snow;
大風雪 snow blizzard;
冰天雪地 snow and icebound, all covered in ice and snow;
冰雪聰明 extreme crystallike intelligence;
雪中送炭 phr., real friend in need--“send coal during sonw”;
雪泥鴻爪 (fig.) human life likened to the life of birds of passage, uncertain or passing travels;
雪兆豐年 snow as an omen of a bumper harvest;
雪上加霜 disasters pile up on one another;
雪肌，雪膚 white smooth skin like sonw;
雪白 xUe3bai2↓.
(2) A surname.

V.i. To wipe away shame, restitute a wrong, rehabilitate a good name: see 雪冤，雪仇，雪恥 xUe3yUan1, xUe3chou2, xUe2chi3↓;
雪涕，雪淚 wipe away a tear;
雪污 cleanse stains on good name.

Words 1. 雪白 *xUe4bai2, adj., snowwhite.
2. 雪車 xUe3che1, n., sledge, toboggan.
3. 雪青 xUe3qing1, adj., pale mauve color.
4. 雪蛆 xUe3qU1, n., an edible insect found in 峨嵋 Omei mountains in Szechuan.
5. 雪恥 xUe2chi3, v.i., to wipe out shame, avenge a former insult or humiliation.
6. 雪膚 xUe3fu1, n., a lady's snowwhite skin.
7. 雪恨 xUe3hen4, v.i., to get even with hated enemy.
8. 雪花（兒） xUe3hua1 (er0), n., snowflakes;
9. 雪花（兒） xUe3hua1 (er0), n.,雪花膏 cold cream, face cream;
10. 雪花（兒） xUe3hua1 (er0), n.,雪花石膏 alabaster.
11. 雪肌 xUe3ji1, n. see xUe3fu1↑.
12. 雪茄 xUe3jia1, n., (translit.) cigar.
13. 雪景 xUe2jing3 (shui4jing3), n., snow landscape.
14. 雪况蕻 xUe2li3hong4, n. a kind of leaf mustard, brassica cernua).
15. 雪柳 xUe2liu3, n., a wand or staff, wrapped with white paper, held by employed people preceding a funeral procession.
16. 雪梨 xUe3li2, n., (1) a kind of pear;
17. 雪梨 xUe3li2, n., (2) a place name, Sydney, Australia.
18. 雪片 xUe3pian4, n., snowflakes: 函電雪片而來 mail and telegrams pour in like snowflakes.
19. 雪人 xUe3ren2, n., a snow man.
20. 雪線 xUe3xian4, n., (geog.) the snow line.
21. 雪鞋 xUe3xie2, n., snowshoes.
22. 雪橇 xUe3cui4, n., a sledge.
23. 雪刺 xUe3ci4, phr., (LL) white, stubby hair (of old man).
24. 雪衣娘 xUe3yi1niang2, n., poetic name for a white parrot or cockatoo.
25. 雪冤 xUe3yUan1, v.i., to avenge a wrong.

靂 Num. Index: 31D.30-5 ㄌㄧˋ li4 .

N. & adj. See 霹靂 31D.10.

霝 Num. Index: 31D.40-4 ㄌㄧㄥˊ ling2 .

V.i. (AC) (rain) fall.

Adj. Related to 靈 in 空靈 spaced.

露 Num. Index: 31D.40-4 ㄌㄨˋ lu4 .

N. (1) Dew: 雨露之恩 (poet.) gracious favors;
甘露 sweet dew which nourishes plants.
(2) Essence, fruit juice: 花露水 eau de cologne;
玫瑰露 rose essence, rose wine;
杏仁露 essence of almond, etc.
(3) A surname.

V.t. To leak out, expose, to bare to view: 露臉，露面，露頭兒 show one's face: 永不露臉 never show one's face (in public);
露相 (兒) ditto;
露骨 lu4gu3↓;
露苗 sprout shows;
露□ (兒) secret (lit. “stuffing”) is exposed;
露馬腳 (a flaw, a lie) unintentionally shows, is exposed;
露齒而笑 laugh openly, grin.

Adj. & adv. Bare, open, in open air: 露天 lu4tian1↓;
露宿 pass night in the open: 風餐露宿 exposed to cold and wet (wind and dew) on a journey;
露立 stand in the open;
露臺 lu4tai2↓.

Words 1. 露白 lou4bai2, phr., (of traveller) reveal silver in pocket or luggage.
2. 露布 lu4bu4, n., (1) an unsealed letter;
3. 露布 lu4bu4, n., (2) announcement of victory.
4. 露點 lu4dian3, n., (phys.) dewpoint temperature.
5. 露兜樹 lu4dou1shu4, n. a kind of palm, pandanus odoratissimus.
6. 露骨 lu4gu3, (1) phr., to have corpse exposed;
7. 露骨 lu4gu3, (2) adj. (of criticism, etc.) blunt, overt, make no bones about s.t.
8. 露珠 lu4zhu1, n., dewdrops.
9. 露水 lu4shui3, n., dew: 露水夫妻 phr., man and woman not married, meeting secretly (at night in the open).
10. 露臺 lu4tai2, n., open terrace.
11. 露天 lu4tian1, adj. & adv., openair, outdoor, in the open, unsheltered (theater, movie, concert).
12. 露營 lu4ying2, n. camp in the open.

霑 Num. Index: 31D.40-6 ㄓㄢ zhan1 .

V.i. & t. (1) To soak with rain (interch. 沾 as in 霑衣，霑濕 see 沾 63A.40 V.i. & t.);
霑醉 drunk like a fish.
(2) Receive benefit, favors: 霑恩，霑惠.

霜 Num. Index: 31D.41-1 ㄕㄨㄤ shuang1 .

N. Frost: 結霜，落霜，降霜 form frost;
霜雪 frost and sonw;
霜露 frost and dew benefiting vegetation;
霜天 the cold “frosted” sky;
霜草 frosted grass;
傲霜 “defy frost,” said of chrysanthemum;
(shuang1er0) white powdery coat (as on some persimmons);
symbolic of severity in countenance: 冷若冰霜 (cf. 孀 for widow);
秋霜，霜威 coldness of demeanor.

Adj. White like frost: 霜鬢 frosted or grey temples;
霜鋒 gleaming sword.

Words 1. 霜降 shuang1jiang4, n., a solar term, Oct. 23rd or 24th.

雷 Num. Index: 31D.41-4 ㄌㄟˊ lei2 .

N. (1) Thunder: 雷雨 lei2yU3↓;
打雷 a thunderclap;
雷聲大，雨點小 full of sound and fury but with little action.
(2) Mine: 地雷 a land mine;
水雷 a sea mine;
魚雷 a torpedo.
(3) A surname.

Words 1. 雷鞭 lei2bian1, n., a flash of lightning.
2. 雷池 lei2chi2, n. orig., the name of a lake in Anhuei Province: 不能越雷池一步 the utmost limit one can go.
3. 雷打 lei2da3, phr., be struck by lightning (also 雷擊).
4. 雷達 lei2da2, n., radar.
5. 雷電 lei2dian4, n. thunder and lightning.
6. 雷動 lei2dong4, adj., loud-sounding like thunder: 邊境雷動 tumults in border regions;
7. 雷動 lei2dong4, adj., 歡聲雷動 a thundering applause.
8. 雷公 lei2gong0, n., god of thunder, equiv. Thor in Norse mythology.
9. 雷鼓 lei2gu3, n., (1) a drum used in anc. times in sacrificing to the celestial god;
10. 雷鼓 lei2gu3, n., (2) drum taps.
11. 雷汞 lei2gong3, n., (chem.) fulminating powder (same as 雷酸汞).
12. 雷轟 lei2hong1, v.i., to sound like thunder.
13. 雷震 lei2zhen4, n. the roll of thunder (also 雷鳴).
14. 雷擊 lei2ji2¹, v.t. & n., see lei2da3↑.
15. 雷殛 lei2ji2², v.t., killed by lightning.
16. 雷厲 lei2li4, adj. & adv., fierce(ly), violent(ly): 雷厲風行 strictest enforcement (of an order, law and regulations).
17. 雷鳴 lei2ming2, n., (1) the roll of thunder;
18. 雷鳴 lei2ming2, n., (2) any loud sound.
19. 雷墨 lei2mo4, n., (Chin. med.) a mineral believed to be good for infant cramps.
20. 雷鳥 lei2niao3, n., (zoo.) lagopus mutus.
21. 雷劈 lei2pi1, n., a thunderclap.
22. 雷射 lei2she4, n., laser: 雷射光線 laster beams.
23. 雷師 lei2si4, n., the god of thunder.
24. 雷霆 lei2ting2, n., thunder: 大發雷霆 break into a furious rage;
25. 雷霆 lei2ting2, n., 雷霆之怒 a thunderous rage.
26. 雷同 lei2tong2, v.t., (oft. in plagiarism) identical with another.
27. 雷音 lei2yin1, n., (Budd.) the Buddha's sayings (lit., “the voice of thunder”).
28. 雷雨 lei2yU3, n., a thunderstorm.

霸 Num. Index: 31D.42-2 ㄅㄚˋ ba4 . [Pop. □]

N. Dictator, tyrant;
chief of feudal princes.

V.t. Rule, occupy, by force: 霸天下 rule world by force;
霸諸侯 be overlord of the dukes;
霸奪 ba4duo2, 霸據 ba4jU4, 霸佔 ba4zhan4↓;
霸市, dominate, corner the market;
獨霸 dominate (political, literary, commerical world);
爭霸 compete for hegemony;
稱霸 be acknowledged the master or overlord among states.

Adj. Arrogant, tyrannical, belonging to tyrants, see compp.↓.

Words 1. 霸氣 ba4chi4, adj. & n., arrogant, -nce.
2. 霸道 ba4dao4, n., rule by force of dictators, contrasted with 王道 31.11 (Mencius);
3. 霸道 ba4dao4, adj., overbearing;
4. 霸道 ba4dao4, n., violent in action (of med.).
5. 霸奪 ba4duo2, v.t., take possession arbitrarily.
6. 霸功 ba4gong1, n., accomplishments of dictator, i.e., conquests.
7. 霸佔 ba4zhan4, v.t., usurp, occupy illegally (property, inheritance).
8. 霸者 ba4zhe3, n., a dictator.
9. 霸據 ba4jU4, v.t., occupy, take possession by force.
10. 霸略 ba4lyueih, n., see ba4shu4↓.
11. 霸術 ba4shu4, n., the strategies of national expansion of dictators.
12. 霸王 ba4wang2, n., (AC) chief of feudal princes, self-proclaimed king in time of Warring Kingdoms;
13. 霸王 ba4wang2, n., 西楚霸王 assumed title of 項羽 (died 202 B.C);
14. 霸王 ba4wang2, n., 坐霸王車 ride bus without ticket.
15. 霸業 ba4ye4, n., ＝霸功 ba4gong1↑.

霄 Num. Index: 31D.42-2 ㄒㄧㄠ xiao1 .

N. (1) The sky: 凌霄 soar to the skies;
雲霄 the cloudy regions, high up;
霄壤之別 a great difference, as that between heaven and earth.
(2) Var. of 宵 night.

Words 1. 霄漢 xiao1han4, n., the sky, skies, firmament.

需 Num. Index: 31D.42-3 ㄒㄩ xU1 . [Dist 須 91S.80 must]

N. Need(s): 軍需 army supplies;
需要 xU1yao4↓.

V.t. Need: 所需 what one needs;
需要 xU1yao4↓;
必需 must needs have;
急需 need urgently;
需款甚殷 need funds badly.

Prep. (LL) according to: 需次陞用 will be promoted according to qualifications, status.

Words 1. 需求 xU1qiu2, v.i., beg for need;
2. 需求 xU1qiu2, v.i., be in need of;
3. 需求 xU1qiu2, n., need, demand.
4. 需索 xU1suo3, v.i., look for urgently.
5. 需要 xU1yao4, (1) v.i. & t., have need of;
6. 需要 xU1yao4, (2) n., a need;
7. 需要 xU1yao4, n., necessity: 沒有這個需要 no need or necessity for this.

雩 Num. Index: 31D.50-3 ㄩˊ yU2 (*ㄩˇ yU3 ).

N. (*yU3) (AC) the rainbow.

V.i. To offer sacrifices and pray for rain.

霧 Num. Index: 31D.50-3 ㄨˋ wu4 .

N. Mist: 大霧，濃霧 heavy mist;
雲霧 cloud and mist;
霧况看花 have blurred vision;
霧鬢 a lady's fluffy hair;
墜入五里霧中 completely lost at sea, enveloped in clouded, ill-understood ideas, problems.

Words 1. 霧氣 wu4chi0, n., mist, haze.
2. 霧縠 wu4hu2, n., formerly, thin, transparent gauze.
3. 霧淞 wu4song1, n., (MC) icycles formed on trees (modn., coll. 樹掛).

□ Num. Index: 31D.50-5 ㄌㄧㄥˊ ling2 . [Var. of 靈 31D.30]

雱 Num. Index: 31D.50-6 ㄆㄤˊ pang2 . [Var. □]

Adj. Immense (of clouds).

靄 Num. Index: 31D.50-6 ㄞˇ ai3 .

N. Haze: 暮靄 evening haze;
靄氣 haze over the country.

Adj. Hazy, with diffused light.

□ Num. Index: 31D.50-6 ㄆㄤˊ pang2 .

Adj. Immense (cloud);
pouring (rain).

Words 1. □霈 pang2pei4, adj., torrential (rain);
2. □霈 pang2pei4, adj., cf. 澎湃 rushing water, 63A.91.

雰 Num. Index: 31D.50-8 ㄈㄣ fen1 .

N. (LL) mist;
atmosphere.

Words 1. 雰雰 fen1fen1, adj., misty.
2. 雰圍氣 fen1wei2chi4, n., surrounding atmosphere (of fear, suspicion, etc.);
3. 雰圍氣 fen1wei2chi4, n., atmosphere surrounding earth.

霉 Num. Index: 31D.50-9 ㄇㄟˊ mei2 .

N. Mold, mildew.

Adj. Mildewed, damp, moldy: 發霉 become mildewed.

Words 1. 霉氣 mei2chi4, n., damp.
2. 霉乾菜 mei2gan1cai4, n., stem of cabbage processed by molding and sun-dried.
3. 霉爛 mei2lan4, adj., spoiled by mildew.
4. 霉天，霉雨 mei2tian1, mei2yU3, n., see 梅天，梅^雨 10B.50.

零 Num. Index: 31D.63-8 ㄌㄧㄥˊ ling2 . [Usu. printed □]

N. The number zero: 一百零五105;
一千零一十, 1010;
點零零零三 .0003;
一點三 1.3;
零點零二五 0.025.

Adj. (1) Withered: 凋零;
飄零 floating about.
(2) Retail trade: 零賣，零售 ling2mai4, ling2shou4↓.
(3) Odd: 零頭 (兒) odd lots;
零件，零用 ling2jian4, ling2yong4↓;
找零兒 give customer small change.

Words 1. 零丁 ling2ding1, adj., alone without relatives (also wr. 伶仃).
2. 零度 ling2du4, n., zero degree: 零下三度 three degrees below zero.
3. 零活（兒） ling2huo2 (er0), n., odd jobs (dist. 靈活 31D.30).
4. 零件 ling2jian4, n., (1) odds and ends, accessories;
5. 零件 ling2jian4, n., (2) spare parts.
6. 零亂 ling2luan4, adj., confused, piled together.
7. 零落 ling2luo4, adj., (of plants) withered, bare without leaves;
8. 零落 ling2luo4, adj., (2) (family, etc.) in bad circumstances;
9. 零落 ling2luo4, adj., (3) incomplete in a set.
10. 零賣 ling2mai4, v.i. & t., sell by retail.
11. 零售 ling2shou4, v.i. & t., ditto.
12. 零數 ling2shu4, n., (1) the number zero;
13. 零數 ling2shu4, n., (2) remainder.
14. 零碎（兒） ling2sui4 (er0), n., odd pieces, leftover: 零零碎碎 (adj.) too detailed, not welded together;
15. 零碎（兒） ling2sui4 (er0), (n.) such odd details.
16. 零頭（兒） ling2tou2er0, n., remainder;
17. 零頭（兒） ling2tou2er0, n., (cloth) odd lots.
18. 零用 ling2yong4, n., sundry expenses;
19. 零用 ling2yong4, n., pocket money.

電 Num. Index: 31D.70-4 ㄉㄧㄢˋ dian4 .

N. & adj. (1) Electric, -ity: usu. 電氣 electricity;
電力 electric power, or force;
發電，生電 generate electricity;
forming many compp. connected with electricity and some merely imagined to be so: see 電瓶 dian4ping2, 電棒 dian4bang4, 電驢子 dian4lU2zi0↓;
動電，靜電 dynamic, static electricity;
正電，負電 positive, negative electricity;
無線電 wireless, radio;
電子 dian4zi3↓.
(2) Telegram, short for 電報：急電 urgent telegram;
賀電 telegram of congratulations;
by telegram: 電賀 wire congratulations;
電匯 (business) telegraphic transfer (abbr. T.T.);
電覆 reply by wire.
(3) Lightning: 雷電 thunder and lightning;
風馳電掣 lightning fast.
(4) (Court.) 電察，電照 (sometimes used in correspondence) for your bright consideration.

V.i. & t. To wire, communicate by wire: 電示，電復 wire reply;
電知 inform by wire;
電某人 wire to s.o;
電殛 electrocuted by lightning.

Words 1. 電版 dian4ban3, n., electroplate.
2. 電棒 dian4bang4, n., portable flashlight.
3. 電報 dian4bao4, n., telegram, -graph: 發電報 send telegram;
4. 電報 dian4bao4, n., 電報局 telegraph office;
5. 電報 dian4bao4, n., 電報重發器 telegraph repeater;
6. 電報 dian4bao4, n., 電報符號 telegraphic code, or indicator, such as Morse.
7. 電表 dian4biao3, n., electric meter.
8. 電波 dian4bo1, n., electric waves.
9. 電唱機 dian4chang4ji1, n., electric phonograph, a record player.
10. 電㪫 dian4chang2, n., elcctric field.
11. 電插頭 dian4cha1tou2, n., socket for electric light or power.
12. 電車 dian4che1, n., tramcar, streetcar, trolley car.
13. 電氣 dian4chi4¹, n., electricity.
14. 電器 dian4chi4², n., electric appliances.
15. 電池 dian4chi2, n., battery: 乾電池 dry battery.
16. 電傳照相 dian4qUan2zhao4xiang4, n., radiophoto, telephoto;
17. 電傳照相 dian4qUan2zhao4xiang4, n., 電傳打字機 dian4qUan2da3zi4ji1, n., teletype.
18. 電導 dian4dao4, n., electric circuit.
19. 電燈 dian4deng1, n., electric light;
20. 電燈 dian4deng1, n., 電燈炮 dian4deng1pao4, n., light bulb, globe;
21. 電燈 dian4deng1, n., also unwanted third party accompanying lovers.
22. 電鍍 dian4du4, n., electroplate.
23. 電動機 dian4dong4ji1, n., electric motor;
24. 電動機 dian4dong4ji1, n., 電動力學 electrodynamics;
25. 電動機 dian4dong4ji1, n., 電動勢 electromotive force.
26. 電杆 dian4gan1, n., telegraph pole, also 電線杆.
27. 電光 dian4guang1, n., light of electricity, lightning.
28. 電荷 dian4he4, n., electric charge;
29. 電荷 dian4he4, n., 電荷密度 charge density.
30. 電花 dian4hua1, n., electric spark.
31. 電話 dian4hua4, n., telephone: 打電話 to telephone;
32. 電話 dian4hua4, n., 電話簿 telephone directory;
33. 電話 dian4hua4, n., 電話號碼 telephone number;
34. 電話 dian4hua4, n., 電話亭 telephone booth.
35. 電弧燈 dian4hu2deng1, n., arc lamp.
36. 電解 dian4jie3, n., electrolysis;
37. 電解 dian4jie3, 電解液 (or 質) n., electrolyte;
38. 電解 dian4jie3, 電解分離 n., electrolytic dissociation.
39. 電擊 dian4ji2¹, n., electric shock;
40. 電擊 dian4ji2¹, n., lightning stroke.
41. 電極 dian4ji2², n., electrode.
42. 電纜 dian4lan3, n., electric cable.
43. 電量計 dian4liang4ji4, n., voltameter.
44. 電療 dian4liao2, n., electrotherapy.
45. 電力 dian4li4, n., electric force;
46. 電力 dian4li4, n., electric power;
47. 電力 dian4li4, n., 電力線 line of electric force.
48. 電流 dian4liu2, n., electric current;
49. 電流 dian4liu2, n., 電流計 galvanometer;
50. 電流 dian4liu2, n., 電流密度 electric current density;
51. 電流 dian4liu2, n., 直電流 direct current;
52. 電流 dian4liu2, n., 交電流 alternate current.
53. 電鈴 dian4ling2, n., electric bell.
54. 電路 dian4lu4, n., electric circuit.
55. 電爐 dian4lu2, n., electric stove, furnace.
56. 電驢子 dian4lU2zi0, n., (sl.) motorcycle.
57. 電碼 dian4ma3, n., telegraphic code.
58. 電門 dian4men2, n., electric switch.
59. 電木 dian4mu4, n., bakelite.
60. 電腦 dian4nao3, n., storage system in computer, (oft. loosely used of washing machine, etc.).
61. 電鈕 dian4niu3, n., electric button.
62. 電瓶 dian4ping2, n., electric cell, storage battery, accumulator;
63. 電瓶 dian4ping2, n., also (pop.) thermos bottle.
64. 電容 dian4rong2, n., electric capacity.
65. 電扇 dian4shan4, n., electric fan.
66. 電線 dian4xian4, n., electric wire.
67. 電視 dian4shi4, n., television.
68. 電石燈 dian4shi2deng1, n., acetylene lamp.
69. 電學 dian4xUe2, n., the science of electricity.
70. 電燙 dian4tang4, n., (of woman's hair-do) permanent wave.
71. 電臺 dian4tai2, n., radio or television station;
72. 電臺 dian4tai2, n., such broadcast.
73. 電梯 dian4ti1, n., elevator.
74. 電筒 dian4tong3, n., flashlight, also called 電棒 dian4bang4↑.
75. 電阻 dian4zu3, n., electric resistance: 電阻箱 resistance box;
76. 電阻 dian4zu3, n., 電阻係數 specific resistance.
77. 電磁 dian4zi1, n., electromagnetism;
78. 電磁 dian4zi1, 電磁鐵 dian4zi1tie3, n., electromagnet;
79. 電磁 dian4zi1, 電磁說 dian4zi1shuo1, n., theory of electromagnetism;
80. 電磁 dian4zi1, 電磁波 dian4zi1bo1, n., electromagnetic wave.
81. 電子 dian4zi3, n., electron;
82. 電子 dian4zi3, 電子學 dian4zi3xUe2, n., electronics;
83. 電子 dian4zi3, 電子顯微鏡 dian4zi3xian3wei2jing4, n., electronic microscope;
84. 電子 dian4zi3, 電子音樂 electronic music.
85. 電網 dian4wang3, n., charged barbed wire fence.
86. 電位 dian4wei4, n., electric potential.
87. 電壓 dian4ya1, n., electric pressure, voltage.
88. 電眼 dian4yan3, n., magic eye.
89. 電椅 dian4yi3, n., eletric chair.
90. 電影（兒） dian4ying1 (er0), n., movie;
91. 電影（兒） dian4ying1 (er0), n., 有聲電影 talkie;
92. 電影（兒） dian4ying1 (er0), n., 電影明星 movie star.

霓 Num. Index: 31D.70-9 ㄋㄧˊ ni2 .

N. A rainbow (also wr. 蜺).

Words 1. 霓虹燈 ni2hong2deng1, n., neon lamp.
2. 霓旌 ni2jing1, n., a banner of multicolored feathers.

雹 Num. Index: 31D.70-9 ㄅㄠˊ bao2 (re. pr. *ㄅㄛˊ bo2 ).

N. Hail: 下雹子 it hails;
oft. 冰雹.

霙 Num. Index: 31D.81-2 ㄧㄥ ying1 .

N. (AC) (1) sleet.
(2) snowflakes.

霰 Num. Index: 31D.82-2 ㄒㄧㄢˋ xian4 .

N. Sleet.

霞 Num. Index: 31D.82-5 ㄒㄧㄚˊ xia2 .

N. Rosy cloud: 晚霞 rosy sunset;
朝霞 morning glow;
彩霞 roseate clouds.

Words 1. 霞帔 xia2pei4¹, n., scarf over jacket for bride or lady on formal occasions.
2. 霞珮 xia2pei4², n., ladies' pendants.

雯 Num. Index: 31D.82-6 ㄨㄣˊ wen2 .

N. Cloud patterns.

霆 Num. Index: 31D.83-9 ㄊㄧㄥˊ ting2 .

N. Thunderbolt: 雷霆 crash of thunder, symbolic of anger: 雷霆之怒 (之威).

雲 Num. Index: 31D.93-3 ㄩㄣˊ yUn2 .

N. (1) Cloud(s): 浮雲 floating clouds;
彩雲 clouds of many colors;
雲彩 yUn2cai3↓;
祥雲 clouds that are lucky omens;
雲霧 yUn2wu4, 雲雨 yUn2yU3↓;
雲消霧散 sky has cleared up, oft. (fig.) (of fears, worries) clear up, disappear;
雲山霧罩 extravagant and baseless talk;
雲起龍驤 the rise of great heroes;
雲譎波詭 sudden and perplexing changes, also changing kaleidoscopically;
symbol of multitudes: 雲集 swarm about;
僕從如雲 myriads of servants, retinue.
(2) Short for 雲南 Yunnan Province: 雲腿 Yunnan ham;
雲貴 Yunnan and Kweichow.
(3) A surname.

Words 1. 雲鬢 yUn2bin4, n., lady's hair.
2. 雲車 yUn2che1, n., (AC) a high carriage.
3. 雲橋 yUn2qiao2, n., ladder with scaffolding (for storming city).
4. 雲氣 yUn2chi4, n., cloud mists.
5. 雲衢 yUn2qU2, n., formerly, main highway in capital city.
6. 雲（□）豆 yUn2(bian3)dou4, n., a kind of bean.
7. 雲端 yUn2duan1, phr., high in the clouds.
8. 雲海 yUn2hai3, n., a sea of clouds.
9. 雲漢 yUn2han4, n., the Milky Way.
10. 雲鬟 yUn2huan2, n., a lady's hair.
11. 雲章 yUn2zhang1, n., (LL) an emperor's handwriting.
12. 雲際 yUn2ji4¹, phr., high in the clouds.
13. 雲髻 yUn2ji4², n., a lady's hair-coil.
14. 雲集 yUn2ji2, v.i., swarm about together.
15. 雲羅 yUn2lou2¹, n., sheets of clouds.
16. 雲鑼 yUn2luo2², n., a set of small gongs.
17. 雲履 yUn2lU3, n. shoes with wavy cloud patterns.
18. 雲母 yUn2mu3, n., (geol.) mica.
19. 雲泥 yUn2ni2¹, phr., great difference in status (clouds and mud).
20. 雲霓 yUn2ni2², n., (AC) clouds presaing rainstorm.
21. 雲片糕 yUn2pian4gao1, n., a kind of Chin. wafers.
22. 雲擾 yUn2rao3, v.t., to disturb.
23. 雲仍 yUn2reng2, n. distant greatgrandchildren (cf. 孫 32S.01).
24. 雲霞 yUn2xia2, n., beautiful clouds;
25. 雲霞 yUn2xia2, n., 雲霞之交 (LL) highminded friendship.
26. 雲霄 yUn2xiao1, n., the sky, the region of clouds.
27. 雲實 yUn2shi2, n., (bot.) the Mysore thorn, caesalpinia sepiaria.
28. 雲梯 yUn2ti1, n. see yUn2qiao2↑.
29. 雲天 yUn2tian1, n., high regions of the clouds.
30. 雲頭 yUn2tou2, phr., the clouds;
31. 雲頭 yUn2tou2, phr., 雲頭兒 wavy cloud pattern.
32. 雲彩 yUn2cai0, n., clouds, beautiful clouds.
33. 雲霧 yUn2wu4, n., cloudy mist, haze.
34. 雲吞 yUn2tun1, n., Chin. ravioli, wonton, (also 餛吞).
35. 雲煙 yUn2yan1, n., cloud and mist;
36. 雲煙 yUn2yan1, n., s.t. which vanishes quickly.
37. 雲液 yUn2ye4¹, n., (LL) wine.
38. 雲葉 yUn2ye4², n., (bot.) euptelea polyandra.
39. 雲遊 yUn2you2, v.i., to travel about or abroad in freedom.
40. 雲雨 yUn2yU3, n., (1) favors, blessings from on high;
41. 雲雨 yUn2yU3, n., (2) (euphem.) sexul intercourse (from allu., a fairy maiden in the Szechuan Gorges who commanded the clouds and rains).

霎 Num. Index: 31D.93-6 ㄕㄚˋ sha4 .

N. (1) Light drizzle.
(2) A wink, blink.

Words 1. 霎霎 sha4sha4, adj., descriptive of sound of drizzling rain.
2. 霎時 sha4shi2, adv., a short moment (time of batting an eye).

耐 Num. Index: 31S.00-1 ㄋㄞˋ nai4 .

V.t. Bear, endure: 耐勞 can endure hardships;
耐煩 nai4fan2↓;
耐時 wait patiently for an opportune moment;
耐心煩 (兒) bear annoyance patiently;
耐不住 cannot bear it.

Adj. (1) (Adj. & n.) patient, -nce, tolerant, -ce, having resistance: 忍耐 patient or tolerant;
不耐 impatient or intolerant;
耐寒 resistant (-ce) to cold;
能耐 n., ability, staying power.
(2) Enduring: 耐用，耐久 capable of standing wear and tear;
耐人尋味 stand careful reading or pondering about;
耐嚼 (of food) tasty and savory.

Words 1. 耐煩 nai4fan2, v.i., have patience.
2. 耐火磚 nai4huo3zhuan1, n., firebrick made to resist heat, as in chimneys, fireplaces, etc.
3. 耐性 nai4xing4, n., patience.
4. 耐心 nai4xin1, n., ditto.

列 Num. Index: 31S.00-2 ㄌㄧㄝˋ lie4 .

N. (1) Row: 行列 row or column;
第三列 the third row (＝排).
(2) A surname.

V.i. To arrange in order, form line, to enter in list: 列名 to enter or appear on a list of persons;
列單 make out list (of goods, invited guests, candidates, etc.);
列坐 be seated in a row with others;
列成隊伍 (mil.) to fail in, form company;
列於 be named, appear on (list);
左列 as appears below.

Adj. Prefaced to nn., signifying a group: 列星 the stars;
列宿 the constellations;
列強，列島 lie4qiang2, lie4dao3↓;
列肆 group of shops together;
列位 (used in public address): “ladies and gentlemen,” those of you here.

Adv. Instance after instance: 列舉人名，罪狀 give list of names, counts of crimes.

Words 1. 列車 lie4che1, n., railroad train, a train of wagons.
2. 列強 lie4qiang2, n., the Great Powers.
3. 列島 lie4dao3, n., archipelago.
4. 列鼎 lie4ding3, n., (LL, rare) great feast.
5. 列國 lie4guo2, n., the different countries: 春秋列國 the city states of time of Confucius.
6. 列傳 lie4zhuan4, n., biographies, esp. section on biographies in different dynastic histories.
7. 列列 lie4lie4, adj., clearly shown in order;
8. 列列 lie4lie4, adj., big in stature;
9. 列列 lie4lie4, adj., sound of wind.
10. 列女 lie4nU3, n., famous women in history (see 烈女 31.63).
11. 列席 lie4xi2, v.i., (1) be present at meeting;
12. 列席 lie4xi2, v.i., (2) be observer at conference.
13. 列士 lie4shi4, n., (1) (AC) the gentry, a class below 大夫;
14. 列士 lie4shi4, n., (2) u.f. 烈士 31.63.
15. 列氏表 lie4shi4biao3, n., R箢umur's thermometer.
16. 列土 lie4tu3, v.i., (AC) to divide into fiefdoms, given to royal princes.

刑 Num. Index: 31S.00-2 ㄒㄧㄥˊ xing2 . [Var. □]

N. Punishment: 邢罰，刑事，刑法 xing2fa2, xing2shi4, xing2fa3↓;

N. 刑訊 xing2xUn4↓;
處刑 mete out, submit to punishment;
徒刑，死刑 sentence to hard labor, to death;
笞刑 punishment by whipping;
紋刑 punishment by strangling;
酷刑 torture, third degree;
上刑 “put on the works”(shackles, whipping, etc.);
緩刑 suspend execution of sentence, delay punishment;
受刑不過 could not stand the torture (and confessed).

Words 1. 刑㪫 xing2chang3, n., execution ground.
2. 刑臣 xing2chen2, n., (AC) eunuch (lit., “castrated officer”).
3. 刑典 xing2dian3, n., criminal code.
4. 刑法 xing2fa3, n., criminal law.
5. 刑罰 xing2fa2, v.t. & n., to punish, -ment.
6. 刑房 xing2fang2, n., formerly, department of criminal prosecution.
7. 刑杖 xing2zhang4, n., staff used for thrashing.
8. 刑章 xing2zhang1, n., see xing2dian3↑.
9. 刑具 xing2jU4, n., instruments of torture.
10. 刑戮 xing2lu4, v.t., to kill as punishment.
11. 刑律 xing2lU4, n., see xing2fa3↑.
12. 刑名 xing2ming2, n., (1) (AC) law, esp. criminal laws;
13. 刑名 xing2ming2, n., 刑名之學 (philosophy of legalist school, e.g., 韓非);
14. 刑名 xing2ming2, n., (2) 刑名師爺 formerly, government secretary, who is specialist in law, known for skillful use of a judicious word to incriminate people (深文，周納).
15. 刑人 xing2ren2, n., (AC) a person permanently crippled or disfigured by punishment.
16. 刑賞 xing2shang3, n., the administration of justice (“punishment and award”).
17. 刑書 xing2shu1, n., (AC) book of criminal laws.
18. 刑事 xing2shi4, adj. & n., pertaining to crimes, criminal (act, case);
19. 刑事 xing2shi4, adj. & n., 刑事訴訟法 code of criminal procedure.
20. 刑訊 xing2xUn4, v.i. & n., cross-examination with application of torture.
21. 刑庭 xing2ting2, n., criminal court.
22. 刑網 xing2wang3, phr., the long arm of the law.
23. 刑問 xing2wen4, v.i. & n., see xing2xUn4↑.
24. 刑餘 xing2yU2, n., (1) (AC) eunuch, see xing2chen2↑;
25. 刑餘 xing2yU2, n., (2) (AC) exconvict.

刵 Num. Index: 31S.00-2 ㄦˋ er4 .

V.t. To lop off the ear, an anc. punishment.

到 Num. Index: 31S.00-2 ㄉㄠˋ dao4 .

V.i & t. (1) Arrive: 到家 arrive at home, also see dao4jia1↓;
已經到了 have arrived;
時間到了 the (appointed) time has come.
(2) Go to (destination): 到日本去 go to Japen;
到那况去 where are you going?
(3) 到過 been to;
沒到過 have never been to.

Vb. complement. Showing completed action: 看到，聽到 see, hear (as dist. look, listen);
收到 have received, 找到 have found;
來到 come to;
拿到 got hold of;
做不到 cannot do it;
想得到，做得到 what he wanted to do, he accomplished;
想不到 never thought or imagined that;
夢想不到 never dreamed (that).

Prep. At, up to , upon: 到次日 upon the next day;
到今天 up to today;
到此（地）為止 stop here;
到處 dao4chu4↓.

Words 1. 到案 dao4an4, v.i., appear at court.
2. 到岸價格 dao4an4jia4ge2, n., cost, insurance and freight (c.i.f.)
3. 到差 dao4chai1, v.i., arrive at post, appear for duty.
4. 到㪫 dao4chang2, v.i., be present (at party, meeting).
5. 到期 dao4chi2, phr., when time is due;
6. 到期 dao4chi2, phr.,到期日 date of maturity.
7. 到處 dao4chu4, adv., everywhere: 到處去找 look for it everywhere.
8. 到達 dao4da2, v.t., reach: 到達某地 reach certain place;
9. 到達 dao4da2, v.t., 到達目的 reach goal.
10. 到得 dao4de2, conj., until, as soon as: 到得那個時候 when that time arrives.
11. 到底 dao4di3, adv., (1) after all: 到底不是壞 after all this is not a bad thing;
12. 到底 dao4di3, adv., 到底沒錯after all there was nothing wrong;
13. 到底 dao4di3, adv., (2) to the end: 抗戰到底 fight to the bitter end.
14. 到家 dao4jia1, (1) adj., (of art, artist) accomplished, skilled, proficient;
15. 到家 dao4jia1, (2) v.i., come home.
16. 到了 dao4liao3, v.i., (1) dao4le, arrive: 到了那個時候 when the time comes;
17. 到了 dao4liao3, v.i., (2) 到了兒 dao4liauer0, adv. phr., in the end.
18. 到任 dao4ren4, v.i., assume post.
19. 到手 dao4shou3, phr., succeed in getting: 錢拿到手 have money in hand;
20. 到手 dao4shou3, phr., 弄不到手 fail in getting.
21. 到頭來 dao4tou2lai2, adv., phr., in the end (lose everything, etc.).

□ Num. Index: 31S.00-2 ㄏㄨㄚˋ hua4 . [Pop of 劃 22S.00]

剄 Num. Index: 31S.00-2 ㄐㄧㄥˇ jing3 .

V.i. To cut the throat: 自剄 commit suicide by slashing the throat.

剽 Num. Index: 31S.00-2 ㄆㄧㄠˋ piao4 .

V.t. (1) To rob, take what is not one's won.
(2) (AC) slice off (property).

Adj. (AC, of animals) fast, agile.

Words 1. 剽剝 piao4bo1, v.t., (AC) attack (doctrine, etc.).
2. 剽竊 piao4qie4, v.t. & n., plagiarize, -ism.
3. 剽輕 piao4qing1, adj., blusterirg, combative (youth).
4. 剽悍 piao4han3, adj., warlike.
5. 剽劫 piao4jie2, v.t., roam and rob.
6. 剽疾 piao4ji2, adj., fast (fighter, etc.).
7. 剽掠 piao4lUe4, v.t., loot the country.

□ Num. Index: 31S.00-2 ㄙㄨㄛˇ suo3 . [Abbr. of 所 90S.22]

殍 Num. Index: 31S.00-9 ㄆㄧㄠˇ piao3 . [Var. 莩]

N Exposed bodies of those who died from starvation.

殊 Num. Index: 31S.01-1 ㄕㄨ shu1 .

Adj. (1) Different: 殊異，殊別 shu1yi4, shu1bie2↓;
特殊 special (circumstances, etc.);
殊途同歸 different roads lead to the same goal (“all roads lead to Rome”).
(2) Excellent, distinguished, unusual: 殊色 outstanding beauty;
殊功，殊勳，殊績 outstanding, notable service;
殊能 unusual ability;
殊恩，殊遇 uncommon royal or imperial favors.

Adv. (1) Indeed: oft. 殊屬，殊為，殊非，殊難, etc.;
殊為不該 (s.t.) is indeed wrong, improper;
殊屬非是 ditto;
殊非原意 that was not (my) original intention;
殊難解決 indeed difficult to settle or decide.
(2) Very: 殊久 (LL) very long;
殊念 deeply miss (s.o.).

Words 1. 殊別 shu1bie2, adj., different.
2. 殊等 shu1deng3, n., special class.
3. 殊方 shu1fang1, phr., different places, distant places.
4. 殊功 shu1gong1, n., distinguished service.
5. 殊技 shu1ji4, n., excellent skill.
6. 殊絕 shu1jUe2, adj., rare, distinguished (art, talent).
7. 殊科 shu1ke1, n., different category.
8. 殊類 shu1lei4, n., different tribe, type.
9. 殊力 shu1li4, n., special effort, see shu1si3↓.
10. 殊禮 shu1li3, n., special, privileged treatment.
11. 殊能 shu1neng2, n., special skill.
12. 殊派 shu1pai4, n., different school, clan or party.
13. 殊榮 shu1rong2, n., unusual honor.
14. 殊勝 shu1sheng4, adj., (LL) unusual, meritorious.
15. 殊效 shu1xiao4, n., marked efficacy.
16. 殊行 shu1xing2, n., admirable, distinctive conduct or character.
17. 殊選 shu1xUan3, adj., select, out of common run (of men).
18. 殊俗 shu1su2, (1) n., different custom;
19. 殊俗 shu1su2, (2) adj., unconventional (character).
20. 殊死 shu1si3, adj., as in 殊死力 utmost effort;
21. 殊死 shu1si3, adj., 殊死戰 heroic fight, fight to the death.
22. 殊態 shu1tai4, n., distinctive manner.
23. 殊異 xU1yi4, adj., distinctive.
24. 殊尤 shu1you2, adj., ditto.
25. 殊域 shu1yU4¹, n., distant regions.
26. 殊遇 shu1yU4², n., unusual honor or recognition.

瑧 Num. Index: 31S.01-1 ㄓㄣ zhen1 .

V.t. (LL) to attain (a height), to realize (a high ideal): 已瑧上乘 arrive at excellent or superior condition;
曷克瑧此 how could this be otherwise attained (without s.o.'s help)?

□ Num. Index: 31S.02-8 ㄙㄨㄣ sun1 . [Pop. of 飧 92S.02]

殫 Num. Index: 31S.10-4 ㄉㄢ dan1 .

V.t. (LL) give all one has got (＝vern. 盡）：殫心，殫力 (＝盡心，盡力) give all one konws, all of one's strength;
殫竭其力 ditto;
殫精（思）竭慮 think of everything one can (to do).

殣 Num. Index: 31S.11-2 ㄐㄧㄣˇ jin3 (also ㄐㄧㄣˋ jin4 ).

V.i & t. (AC) (1) V.i., die of hunger, starve to death.
(2) V.t., bury, inter, entomb.

殢 Num. Index: 31S.22-2 ㄊㄧˋ ti4 .

Adj. Tired, fatigued.

邛 Num. Index: 31S.22-3 ㄑㄩㄥˊ qiong2 .

N. (AC) a hillock;
labor.

Words 1. 邛杖 qiong2zhang4, n., a bamboo cane.

邗 Num. Index: 31S.22-3 ㄏㄢˊ han2 .

N. (1) Name of a river.
(2) A surname.

邢 Num. Index: 31S.22-3 ㄒㄧㄥˊ xing2 .

N. A surname.

邳 Num. Index: 31S.22-3 pei2 .

N. (1) 邳縣 pei2xian4, name of district.
(2) A surname.

郅 Num. Index: 31S.22-3 ㄓˋ zhi4 .

N. A surname.

Adj. (AC) var. of 至 very, ultimate: 郅治 (＝至治) complete peace;
郅盛 (＝至盛) great prosperity.

耶 Num. Index: 31S.22-3 ㄧㄝˊ ye2 (*ㄧㄝ ye1 ).

Fin. part. (LL) used in interrogation: 是耶，非耶 is it true or is it not? (also wr. 邪).

Words 1. 耶和華 ye1he2hua2, n., Jehovah.
2. 耶路撒冷 ye1lu4sa1leng3, n., Jerusalem.
3. 耶魯 ye1lu3, n., Yale.
4. 耶穌 ye1su1, Jesus;
5. 耶穌 ye1su1, n., 耶穌教 Christianity, the Christian religion or church.

鄢 Num. Index: 31S.22-3 ㄧㄢ yan1 .

N. A surname.

豨 Num. Index: 31S.22-8 ㄒㄧ xi1 .

N. (AC) hog.

聊 Num. Index: 31S.22-9 ㄌㄧㄠˊ liao2 .

V.i. (1) To chat idly: 請多聊一會 please stay and chat a while yet;
聊天，聊聊 liao2tian1, liao2liau↓.
(2) To endure: 聊賴 liao2lai4↓;
民不聊生 the people find it hard to live on;
無聊 adj., bored, oppressed, find time idle, also boring, (play, performance) most unintersting: 無聊的很 (of meeting, play) boring;
beneath concern: 這個人太無聊 this person is not worth keeping company with, is a bore.

Adv. Rather, just, just a little: 聊勝於無 better than nothing;
聊陳愚見 just express my opinion;
聊勝一等 just a little better;
聊以助興 just for entertainment;
聊以自慰 comfort oneself with thought.

Words 1. 聊且 liao2qie3, adv., just, see Adv.↑.
2. 聊浪 liao2lang4, adj., (AC) unrestratined, wandering freely.
3. 聊賴 liao2lai4, v.i., to endure (boredom): 百無聊賴 be completely bored, despondent.
4. 聊聊 liao2liau, v.i., have a chat.
5. 聊天（兒） liao2tian1 (liao2tiaer0), v.i., chat idly (＝談天).

聯 Num. Index: 31S.22-9 ㄌㄧㄢˊ lian2 . [Abbr. □，□; pop. □ dist. 連 10.83 with same pr., “combine,” “continue”, 聯 “unite”]

N. Couplet, written or inscribed, oft. hung up as decoration: 對聯 couplet;
輓聯 scroll of condolence;
門聯 couplet on door panels;
楹聯 couplet on posts;
春聯 New Year couplet.

V.i. To unite;
hence oft. in p.p. form, “United” (name of company, etc.).

Words 1. 聯保 lian2bao3, v.i., system of making two or more persons responsible for one another's action.
2. 聯邦 lian2bang1, adj. & n., federal, confederate, -acy, federation: 聯邦政府 federal government.
3. 聯璧 lian2bi4, n., see 連璧 10.83.
4. 聯大 lian2da4, n., short for 聯合國大會 United Nations General Assembly.
5. 聯單 lian2dan1, n., duplicate or joint forms for receipt, etc.
6. 聯貫 lian2guan4, v.i. & n., continue, -uity: 不相聯貫 disjointed.
7. 聯合 lian2he2, v.i., unite(d);
8. 聯合 lian2he2, v.i., 聯合國 United Nations (UN);
9. 聯合 lian2he2, v.i., 聯合國大會 General Assembly of the UN (GA);
10. 聯合 lian2he2, v.i., 聯合國安全理事會 Security Council of the UN (SC);
11. 聯合 lian2he2, v.i., 聯合國憲章 Charter of the UN;
12. 聯合 lian2he2, v.i., 聯合國教科文組織 United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO);
13. 聯合 lian2he2, v.i., 聯合國糧農組織 Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN(FAO);
14. 聯合 lian2he2, v.i., 聯合政府 coalition government.
15. 聯歡 lian2huan1, n., social get-together: 聯歡會 get-together party.
16. 聯軍 lian2jUn1, n., the allied troops.
17. 聯絡 lian2luo4, v.i., to get in touch with each other, keep in contact, (also wr. 連絡);
18. 聯絡 lian2luo4, v.i., 聯絡官(員) liaison officer.
19. 聯袂 lian2mei4, adv., as in 聯袂而來 arrive together as a group (lit., “joining sleeves”).
20. 聯盟 lian2meng2, v.i., ally oneself with;
21. 聯盟 lian2meng2, v.i., n., alliance;
22. 聯盟 lian2meng2, v.i., 國際聯盟 League of Nations.
23. 聯□ lian2mian2, adv., (come) in close succession, in continuous stream.
24. 聯名 lian2ming2, phr., with joint signatures.
25. 聯翩 lian2pian1, adv., see lian2mian2↑.
26. 聯票 lian2piao4, n., coupon with connection tickets for journey.
27. 聯想 lian2xiang3, v.i. & n., by association of thought, mental association: 我聯想到 remind one of s.t.
28. 聯繫 lian2xi4, n. & v.i., connection;
29. 聯繫 lian2xi4, n. & v.i., make connection (with person) for some business.
30. 聯席 lian2xi2, phr., at the same table;
31. 聯席 lian2xi2, phr., 聯席會議 joint session or conference.
32. 聯手 lian2shou3, v.i., join hands (with person).
33. 聯屬 lian2shu3¹, v.i., belong together.
34. 聯署 lian2shu3², v.i., give joint signatures.
35. 聯宗 lian2zong1, v.i., combined branches of clan.
36. 聯誼 lian2yi4, n., fellowship;
37. 聯誼 lian2yi4, n., 聯誼會 social, fellowship party.
38. 聯姻 lian2yin1, v.i., be related by marriage.
39. 聯營 lian2ying2, n., joint management;
40. 聯營 lian2ying2, n., 聯營事業 enterprise by joint investment (government and private);
41. 聯營 lian2ying2, n., 聯營公司 affiliated company.

殖 Num. Index: 31S.30-1 ㄓˊ zhi2 . [Usu. printed 殖]

N. Plantation: 種殖，種殖園.

V.t. (1) To cultivate crops, to plant: 移殖 transplant (trees, heart, kidney).
(2) To trade, “grow” in business: 貨殖 commerce;
殖財，殖利 trade for profit;
增殖 expand business;
殖產 business property.
(3) 生殖，蕃殖 (of plants and animals) to grow and multiply;
生殖器 sexual organs.
(4) To settle population: 殖民 zhi2min2↓.

Words 1. 殖民 zhi2min2, n., colonization (policy);
2. 殖民 zhi2min2, n., 殖民地 n. & adj., colony, colonial (government, policy, people).

殪 Num. Index: 31S.30-1 ㄧˋ yi4 .

V.i. & t. (AC) to die;
to kill.

㘹 Num. Index: 31S.30-2 ㄔˇ chi3 . [Pop. of 恥 31S.72]

殭 Num. Index: 31S.30-3 ㄐㄧㄤ jiang1 .

Adj. Dead but not yet putrefied: 殭巴 dry and shriveled;
殭斃 jiang1bi4, 殭屍 jiang1si4, 殭蠶 jiang1can2↓;
死而不殭 dead but showing no signs of rigor mortis.

Words 1. 殭斃 jiang1bi4, adj., dead and stiff.
2. 殭屍 jiang1si4, n., a vampire, a reanimated corpse.
3. 殭蠶 jiang1can2, n. silkworms that die before spinning.

殛 Num. Index: 31S.30-3 ㄐㄧˊ ji2 .

V.t. (AC) to kill: 殛鯀於禹山 executed Guun at Yushan;
遭雷殛 (LL) struck by lightning.

殂 Num. Index: 31S.30-4 ㄘㄨˊ cu2 .

V.i. To die: 殂落 (AC, of ruler) pass away.

聒 Num. Index: 31S.40-9 ㄍㄨㄚ gua1 .

Adj. (Of noise) loud and confusing: 聒耳 deafening to the ear.

Words 1. 聒聒叫 gua1gua1jiao4, adj., (Shanghai) (of things, persons) the best there is.
2. 聒絮 gua1xU4, v.i., babble endlessly.
3. 聒噪 gua1zao4, v.i. & adj., make disturbing noises (as birds);
4. 聒噪 gua1zao4, v.i. & adj., boisterous and clamorous.

殆 Num. Index: 31S.40-9 ㄉㄞˋ dai4 .

Adj. (1) Dangerous: 殆哉 (exclam.) dangerous indeed;
思而不學則殆 (Confu.) thinking without reading makes one flighty (學而不思則罔 reading without thinking makes one muddled).
(2) Tired, exhausted: 力殆 strength exhausted.

Adv. (LL) almost, it is feared: 存款殆盡 cash is almost exhaused;
殆存 (s.t.) barely exists;
其愚殆不可及 the foolishness, I am afraid is unmatched.

豬 Num. Index: 31S.41-1 ㄓㄨ zhu1 . [Pop. □]

N. Pig, hog: 公豬，母豬 male, female pig;
豬毛 pig's bristle;
豬肉 pork;
豬油 pork fat, used in cooking;
豬肝 liver of pig, etc.;
野豬 boar;
豬仔 zhu1zai3↓;
豬玀 zhu1luo2↓;
swine (a term of abuse), symbol of stupidity, but not of gluttony or filth as in Eng.: 蠢豬 pigheaded person;
豬狗不如 worse than pigs or dogs, like a swine.

Words 1. 豬公 zhu1gong1, n., male pig.
2. 豬□ zhu1huan1, n., (zoo.) the badger.
3. 豬圈 zhu1jUan4, n., a pigpen.
4. 豬欄 zhu1lan2, n., a pigpen.
5. 豬苓 zhu1ling2, n., a kind of “China root.”
6. 豬玀 zhu1luo2, n., (abusive) swine.
7. 豬籠草 zhu1long2cao3, n., the pitcher plant, nepenthes rafflesiana.
8. 豬婆龍 zhu1po2long2, n., a giant sea turtle, giant tortoise.
9. 豬頭三 zhu1tou2san1, n., (Shanghai coll.) fool, “pig head.”
10. 豬仔 zhu1zai3, n., (1) (Cantonese) a piglet;
11. 豬仔 zhu1zai3, n., (2) victim of slave trade, sold and shipped abroad as cheap labor.
12. 豬鬃 zhu1zong1, n., pig's bristles.

聃 Num. Index: 31S.42-2 ㄉㄢ dan1 . [Var. □]

N. Personal name of Laotse: 老聃.

聘 Num. Index: 31S.50-2 ㄆㄧㄣˋ pin4 (*pihng ).

N. & v.t. (1) Appoint: 聘為 invite as;
聘為顧問，教授 appoint as advisor, professor;
延聘，邀聘，徵聘 invite, appoint (teacher, etc.);
應聘 accept appointment;
聘請，聘任，聘用 pin4qing3, pin4ren4, pin4yong4↓.
(2) (*pihng) Betroth, -thal: 定聘 formally betroth;
(also pin4) (AC) be married to;
出聘 (於) be married to;
聘禮，聘金 pin4li3, pin4jin1↓.
(3) (LL) diplomatic mission between countries.

Words 1. 聘妻 pin4chi1, n., fianc𦱿.
2. 聘請 pin4qing3, v.t., appoint (person) as: 聘請教授，專家 appoint professor, specialist.
3. 聘姑娘 pin4gu1niang or *pihnggu1niang, v.t., maary a girl off.
4. 聘金 pin4jin1, n., gift of groom's family to family of betrothed.
5. 聘禮 pin4li3, ditto.
6. 聘任 pin4ren4, v.t., appoint to post, used as pin4qing3↑.
7. 聘書 pin4shu1, n., letter of appointment.
8. 聘使 pin4shi3, n., (AC) diplomatic missions.
9. 聘用 pin4yong4, v.t., see pin4qing3, pin4ren4↑.

巧 Num. Index: 31S.50-3 ㄑㄧㄠˇ qiao3 .

N. (1) Small skills: 技巧 skillful, also skills;
巧奪天工 divine skill.
(2) Seventh day of seventh lunar month: 巧夕 qiao3xi4↓.

Adj. (1) Intelligent, clever, skillful: 靈巧 clever (handicaraft, mind);
巧思 a clever thought;
巧言 clever words;
巧語 a clever saying;
巧計 clever strategy: 巧工 clever art work;
巧匠 clever carpenter or artisan;
巧手 a skillful hand, artisan;
巧婦難為無米之炊 even a clever woman cannot cook a meal without rice;
巧發奇中 a clever, penetrating remark.
(2) Artful, deceiving: 巧詐 qiao3zha4↓;
巧辯 specious argument;
花言巧語 a lot of artful talk, pretty words;
奸巧 deceitful (person);
巧言令色鮮矣仁 (Confu.) artful speech and flashy manners seldom indicate a real man;
取巧 do things by irregular ways;
巧吏，巧宦 clever politician.

Adv. (1) Cleverly: 巧詆 criticize or attack artfully.
(2) Fortuitously, by a happy chance: 巧遇 extraordinary meeting (of a person);
巧合 strangely fits (prophecy, etc.);
恰巧 ditto;
see 巧當兒 qiao3dang1er0↓;
湊巧 it happens by luck;
趕巧兒 at the most opportune moment (s.o. arrives, etc.);
巧極了，巧得很 what a coincidence! 這可巧了 this is indeed an extraordinary (meeting, etc.);
不巧 unfortunately.

Words 1. 巧當兒 qiao3dang1er0, adv. & n., by a good chance, a chance opportunity.
2. 巧故 qiao3gu4, n., (AC) artful deceit.
3. 巧詐 qiao3zha4, adj., deceitful.
4. 巧勁兒 qiao3jie4er0, n., (1) great skill (usu. manual);
5. 巧勁兒 qiao3jie4er0, n., (2) unexpected meeting, event.
6. 巧捷 qiao3jie2, adj., skillful, fast.
7. 巧計 qiao3ji4, n., clever stratagem, trick.
8. 巧妙 qiao3miao4, adj., wonderful (turn of events, art work).
9. 巧舌 qiao3she2, n., clever words.
10. 巧夕 qiao3xi4, see the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, see 七夕 70.70.
11. 巧宗兒 qiao3zong1er0, n., a piece of good luck: 是巧宗兒，你們都得了 if good luck comes, you all will share it.

功 Num. Index: 31S.50-9 ㄍㄨㄥ gong1 .

N. (1) Achievements, accomplishments: 功名 gong1ming2, 功德 gong1de2, 功勞 gong1lao0, 功勳gong1xUn1, 功利 gong1li4¹, 功績 gong1ji2, 功業 gong1ye4↓;
功虧一簣 just one step short of success or completion;
功不補過 demerits outweigh merits;
徒勞無功 make futile efforts;
功成身退 retire affer having made one's mark;
成功 success;
有功 deserving of recognition for services rendered;
立功 accomplish a great service or achivement.
(2) Efficacy, good results: 功效 gong1xiao4, 功用 gong1yong4, 功能 gong1neng2, 功力 gong1li4²↓.
(3) Action deserving reward, merit (opp. 過 demerit): 記功, give mark of credit;
紀功碑 memorial tablet.
(4) (Phys.) work.
(5) A mourning garment: 功服 gong1fu2↓.

Words 1. 功臣 gong1chen2, n., formerly, loyal ministers with a record of distinguished service, (fig.) anyone who has rendered great service.
2. 功德 gong1de2, n., (1) an achievement or contribution 功德無量 a great service to mankind;
3. 功德 gong1de2, n., (2) (Budd.) meritorious works.
4. 功夫 gong1fu0, n., (1) (interch. 工夫) time and energy expended on work;
5. 功夫 gong1fu0, n., (2) degree of perfection attained in any line of work: 功夫甚深 knowledge of subject is profound.
6. 功服 gong1fu2, n., formerly, a mourning garment worn for nine months in case of 大功 and for five months in that of 小功.
7. 功架 gong1jia4, n., (1) a person's conduct and carriage;
8. 功架 gong1jia4, n., (2) an acctor's movements and gestures on stage.
9. 功績 gong1ji2, n., merits, contributions.
10. 功課 gong1ke4, n., lessons, studies (also 工課).
11. 功勞 gong1lao0, n., meritorious services, contribution (great, small) to work, nation, etc.
12. 功利 gong1li4¹, n., utility, material gain: 功利主義 utilitarianism.
13. 功力 gong1li4², n., (1) merits, efficacy;
14. 功力 gong1li4², n., (2) (coll.) force and skill, esp. in regard to training.
15. 功率 gong1lU4, n., (phys.) power, degree of power.
16. 功名 gong1ming2, n., formerly, offcial honor or rank, esp. academic degrees in civil examinations.
17. 功能 gong1neng2, n., function, skill, ability.
18. 功效 gong1xiao4, n., effect (-iveness), efficacy (of medicine, etc.).
19. 功勳 gong1xUn1, n., services to the nation.
20. 功業 gong1ye4, n., outstanding accomplishments to nation or society.
21. 功用 gong1yong4, n., purpose, function;
22. 功用 gong1yong4, n., efficacy.

勁 Num. Index: 31S.50-9 ㄐㄧㄥˋ jing4 (sp. pr. ㄐㄧㄣˋ jin4 ).

N. Physical strength, force: 勁頭 jing4tou2, 勁兒 jie4er0↓.

Adj. (1) Strong, tough, powerful: 強勁 sturdy, stout, hardy: 勁敵 jing4di2, 勁旅 jing4lU3, 勁卒 jing4zu2↓.
(2) Violent: 勁風 furious wind.

Words 1. 勁敵 jing4di2, n., a redoutable enemy.
2. 勁兒 jie4er0, n., (1) muscular strength: 這股勁兒 this force or spirit of action;
3. 勁兒 jie4er0, n., 他很有勁兒 he is very strongly built;
4. 勁兒 jie4er0, n., 傻勁兒 brute force;
5. 勁兒 jie4er0, n., (2) vigor: 帶勁兒 vigorous, spirited (writing, performance);
6. 勁兒 jie4er0, n., (3) interest: 起勁兒 arousing, exciting, be interested in;
7. 勁兒 jie4er0, n., (4) deep affection, attachment: 上勁兒 (of lovers) be deeply attached to each other;
8. 勁兒 jie4er0, n., (5) a person's bearing, manner, or appearance: 蹩扭勁兒 lackadaisical manner.
9. 勁旅 jing4lU3, n., crack troops.
10. 勁頭（兒） jin4tou2 (er0), n., (1) muscular stren土th;
11. 勁頭（兒） jin4tou2 (er0), n., (2) a person's general bearing, manner, or appearance.
12. 勁卒 jing4zu2, n., see jing4lU3↑.

□ Num. Index: 31S.50-9 ㄇㄧㄢˇ mian3 . [Var. of 勉 92.70]

殉 Num. Index: 31S.50-9 ㄒㄩㄣˋ xUn4 .

V.i. & t. (1) In very early days, before paper men and horses were invented, a custom of burying servants and maids in royal tomb: 殉葬.
(2) Be martyr for, to die for: see compp.↓.

Words 1. 殉情 xUn4qing2, phr., die (commit suicide) for love.
2. 殉道 xUn4dao4, phr., be marryr for religion.
3. 殉國 xUn4guo2, phr., die for country.
4. 殉教 xUn4jiao4, phr., die for religion.
5. 殉節 xUn4jie2, phr., die for honor in loyaty to regime or deceased husband.
6. 殉利 xUn4li4, phr., perish from love of wealth.
7. 殉名 xUn4ming2, phr., kill oneself to gain name.
8. 殉難 xUn4nahn, phr, be killed during some disaster (defeat, etc.).
9. 殉身 xUn4shen1, phr., sacrifice one's life.
10. 殉財 xUn4cai2, see xUn4li4↑.

殤 Num. Index: 31S.50-9 ㄕㄤ shang1 .

V.i. To die young or prematurely.

聆 Num. Index: 31S.63-8 ㄌㄧㄥˊ ling2 . [Usu. printed □]

V.t. (LL court.) to hear: 聆教，面聆教益 to benefit by your advice;
聆悉 have learned (from letter) that.

□ Num. Index: 31S.63-9 ㄌㄧㄢˊ lian2 . [Abbr. of 聯 31S.22]

甄 Num. Index: 31S.70-3 ㄓㄣ zhen1 .

N. (1) 甄者 (AC) potter.
A surname.

V.t. (LL) to select, discriminate, see compp.↓.

Words 1. 甄拔 zhen1ba2, v.t., select and promote (talents).
2. 甄別 zhen1bie2, v.t., to pick, discriminate different grades of quality, to screen;
3. 甄別 zhen1bie2, v.t., 甄別試 test of the unfit.
4. 甄審 zhen1shen3, v.t., to examine and evaluate.
5. 甄選 zhen1xUan3, v.t., to pick, select (talents, commerical products).
6. 甄汰 zhen1tai4, v.t., to eliminate (the unqualified).
7. 甄陶 zhen1tao2, v.t., to mold character as potter molds clay.
8. 甄用 zhen1yong4, v.t., select for appointment.

覡 Num. Index: 31S.70-4 ㄒㄧˊ xi2 .

N. (AC) sorcerer (dist. 巫 sorceress).

靦 Num. Index: 31S.70-4 ㄊㄧㄢˇ tian3 *ㄇㄧㄢˇ mian3 ).

Adj. (LL) unashamed, shameless.

Words 1. 靦臉 tian2lian3, adj., unashamed.
2. 靦然 tian2ran2, adj. & adv., unashamed, shamelessly.
3. 靦慜 *mian2tian3, adj., thickskinned, unashamed.
4. 靦顏 tian2yan2, adj., thickskinned: 靦顏事仇 shamelessly collaborate with enemy.

□ Num. Index: 31S.70-4 ㄌㄨㄛˊ luo2 .

Words 1. □縷 luo2lU3, v.t., (LL) tell, narrate in detail.

飄 Num. Index: 31S.70-4 ㄆㄧㄠ piao1 . [Var. □]

N. Hurricane, gale.

V.i. (1) To blow about: 隨風飄舞 whirl about in the wind;
風飄葉落 the wind blows and the leaves fall to the ground.
(2) Drift about (in this sense used like 漂, as 飄泊，飄流，飄泛， see 漂63A.01).

Adj. See 飄飄，飄然 piao1piao1, piao1ran2↓.

Words 1. 飄布 piao1bu4, n., cotton badge of membership in former secret societies.
2. 飄帶（兒） piao1daug (piao1da4er0), n., streamers.
3. 飄高 piao1gao1, v.i., fall from a height (of workman).
4. 飄忽 piao1hu1, adj., passing like a wind (of time, events).
5. 飄疾 piao1ji2, adj., swift (wind), also (fig.) of s.t. passing swiftly (飄疾而逝).
6. 飄𡈼 piao1zhu3, v.i., soar aloft.
7. 飄零 piao1ling2, adj., lonely and adrift (of person): 飄零無依 friendless, also 飄落，飄蓬.
8. 飄眇 piao1miao3, adj., lingering softly (of music);
9. 飄眇 piao1miao3, adj., elusive, difficult to discern.
10. 飄飄 piao1piao1, adj., (of person's character, ambition) lofty.
11. 飄然 piao1ran2, adj., ditto: 飄然欲仙 walking on clouds almost like a fairy.
12. 飄蕭 piao1xiao1, adj., (MC) adrift.
13. 飄字（兒） piao1zi4 (piao1ze4er0), v.t., (of opera singer) unprecise in enunciation.
14. 飄揚 piao1yang2, v.i., flutter in the wind (of flag).
15. 飄搖 piao1yao2, v.i., drift about.

豝 Num. Index: 31S.70-5 ㄅㄚ ba1 .

N. (AC) female hog, also u.f. 暅 80S.70.

耽 Num. Index: 31S.70-9 ㄉㄢ dan1 . [Dist. 揸，眈]

V.i. (1) Tarry, in 耽擱，耽誤 dan1ge0, dan1wu4↓.
(2) Indulge, lose oneself in (pleasure, wine, etc.).
(3) Bear (burden, sorrow): 耽憂，耽心 dan1you1, dan1xin1↓.

Words 1. 耽擱 dan1ge0, v.i. & t., delay;
2. 耽擱 dan1ge0, v.i. & t., stop over (at) place: 別把這事耽擱了 don't delay this matter;
3. 耽擱 dan1ge0, v.i. & t., 耽擱時間 waste time or holdup of other things.
4. 耽惑 dan1huo4, v.t., be infatuated with (wine, women).
5. 耽湎 dan1mian4, v.t., ditto.
6. 耽心 dan1xin1, v.i., be worried: 這件事耽心 be worried about this, also wr. 擔心.
7. 耽誤 dan1whu, v.t., hold up, interfere with (other things) by neglect, also wr. 揸.
8. 耽憂 dan1you1, v.i., worry.