綁 Num. Index: 93B.22-1 ㄅㄤˇ bang3 .

V.t. Tie up;
tie up with hands at the back, esp., to kidnap: 綁起來，綁上 to tie up (person);
綁緊 tie up tight;
綁赴市曹 parade criminal on way to execution ground.

Words 1. 綁票 bang3piao4, v. t., kidnap person.
2. 綁（裹）腿 barng (guo2) tui3, n., leggings.

糾 Num. Index: 93B.22-2 ㄐㄧㄡˋ jiu4 (ㄐㄧㄡˇ jiu3 ).

V.t. (1) Oversee, superintend: 糾察 jiu4cha2↓.
(2) To correct, rectify, set reght: 糾正 jiu4zheng4↓.
(3) Impeach, censure: 糾彈 jiu4tan2, 糾𡈼 jiu4jU3↓.
(4) Join, band together, unite: 糾合 jiu4he2, 糾結 jiu4jie2↓.
(5) To stir up trouble: 糾纏 jiu4chan2, 糾紛 jiu4fen1, 糾葛 jiu4ge2↓;
糾眾 incite people.

Words 1. 糾察 jiu1cha2, v. t., investigate, examine, probe.
2. 糾纏 jiu1chan2, v. t., (1) entwine;
3. 糾纏 jiu1chan2, v. t., (2) pester with unwanted attentions, persistent requests: 糾纏不清 (of problems) entangled, incapable of ready solution, (of persons) be a constant pest.
4. 糾紛 jiu1fen1, n., a dispute, conflicts.
5. 糾葛 jiu1ge2, n., entanglements, disputes, complications.
6. 糾合 jiu1he2, v. t., gather together, muster.
7. 糾正 jiu1zheng4, v. t., to correct (an error, mistake, misconduct).
8. 糾結 jiu1jie2, v. t., to band together, muster, rally.
9. 糾糾 jiourjiu3, adj., (1) interwoven, intertwining;
10. 糾糾 jiourjiu3, adj., (2) （＝赳赳）valiant, gallant.
11. 糾𡈼 jiu1jU3, v. t., to censure, impeach (officials).
12. 糾彈 jiu1tan2, v. t., impeach (corrupt officials).

紳 Num. Index: 93B.22-2 ㄕㄣ shen1 .

N. (1) A girdle.
(2) The gentry: 搢紳 ditto;
鄉紳 country gentry, usu. scholar out of employ and living by wits;
紳商 the gentry and the business people.

Words 1. 紳耆 shen1chi2, n., gentry and elders.
2. 紳衿 shen1jin1, n., retired officials living in the country.
3. 紳士 shen1shi4, n., the gentry, esquires, gentlemen.

紼 Num. Index: 93B.22-2 ㄈㄨˊ fu2 .

N. Big rope;
cord guiding the hearse: 執紼 follow the coffin as bereaved son.

繡 Num. Index: 93B.22-2 ㄒㄧㄡˋ xiu4 .

N. Embroidery.

V.t. To embroider;
to cover with embroidery;
hence (passive) embroidered (quilt cover, shoes).

Adj. Fine like embroidery: 錦繡河山 this beautiful land.

Words 1. 繡補 xiu4bu3, n., (Manchu Dyn.) square piece in chest and back of mandarin over-jacket, embroidered with different birds and animals indicating different ranks.
2. 繡球 xiu4qiu2, n., (1) (bot.) hydrangea flower;
3. 繡球 xiu4qiu2, n., (2) an embroidered ball: 拋繡球 throw an embroidered ball as a way of selecting a bridegroom (in stories).
4. 繡墩 xiu4dun4, n., a stool with embroidered cover.
5. 繡房 xiu4fang2, n., formerly, a lady's bedroom, boudoir.
6. 繡閣 xiu4ge2, n., formerly, a lady's private quarters.
7. 繡工 xiu4gong1, n., embroidery.
8. 繡花 xiu4hua1, adj., embroidered (pillowcase, shoes, etc.): 繡花（兒）枕頭 a person with good looks but empty-minded like an embroidered pillowcase.
9. 繡戶 xiu4hu4, n., see xiu4ge2↑.
10. 繡貨 xiu4huo4, n., embroidery goods.
11. 繡活 xiu4huo2, n., see xiu4gong1↑.
12. 繡面 xiu4mian4, n., (1) (aborigines) painted face of adult girl;
13. 繡面 xiu4mian4, n., (2) painted and powdered face in gen.
14. 繡像 xiu4xiang4, n., (1) embroidered portrait;
15. 繡像 xiu4xiang4, n., (2) finelined pen portrait: 繡像小說 a novel with illustrated portraits of heroes.
16. 繡眼（兒） xiu4yan3 (xiu4ya3er0), n., (zoo.) a singing bird, zosterops.

緋 Num. Index: 93B.22-2 ㄈㄟ fei1 .

Adj. Deep red, dark red.

Words 1. 緋紅 fei3hong2, adj., dark red, purplished pink: 兩頰緋紅 pink cheeks;
2. 緋紅 fei3hong2, adj., flushed with shame, etc.
3. 緋聞 fei3wen2. n., sexy news.

締 Num. Index: 93B.22-6 ㄉㄧˋ di4 .

V.i. & t. Cement (wedlock, alliance): 締盟，締約 form alliance, treaty;
締婚 unite in wedlock;
締交 cement friendship;
取締 31S.82, prohibit, prosecute (person), suspend (rights).

Words 1. 締結 di4jie1, v. t., form, unite: 締結邦交，良緣 strengthen friendship between countries, form marital ties.
2. 締造 di4zao4, v. t., create (a republic).

綈 Num. Index: 93B.22-8 ㄊㄧˊ ti2 .

N. A kind of heavy silk.

縑 Num. Index: 93B.22-8 ㄐㄧㄢ jian1 .

N. Fine silk: 縑素 white silk used for writing or painting;
零縑 odds and ends.

絺 Num. Index: 93B.22-8 ㄔ chi1 .

N. Fine linen: 絺綌 fine and coarse linen (綌).

綿 Num. Index: 93B.22-9 ㄇㄧㄢˊ mian2 . [Var. of □ 91S.01]

纑 Num. Index: 93B.30-2 ㄌㄨˊ lu2 .

N. (1) A cloth cord.
(2) Treated hemp;
linen.

緪 Num. Index: 93B.30-2 ㄍㄥ geng1 .

N. A hawser, cable.

𢙨 Num. Index: 93B.30-3 ㄐㄧㄤ jiang1 (ㄍㄤ gang1 ). [Var. of 韁 20B.30]

N. A bridle: 𢙨繩 reins.

紅 Num. Index: 93B.30-3 ㄏㄨㄥˊ hong2 (*ㄍㄨㄥ gong1 ).

N. (1) Red apparel, festoon, etc.: 披紅 put on red robe (as bride, old lady on birthday, etc.);
掛紅 hang red festoons.
(2) A bonus, an award: 分紅 distribute bonus, see 紅利 hurng-lih¹↓.
(3) (*gong1) In 女紅 women's needlework.
(4) A surname.

V.t. To flush red, to blush red: 臉都紅了，紅了臉 get red in the face from anger or shame;
發紅 to flush.

Adj. (1) Red in color (flowers, dress, ink): 淡紅，桃紅 pink;
朱紅 vermilion;
紫紅 crimson;
鮮紅 fresh red color;
豔紅 a rich red;
紅光滿面 face glows with health;
紅紅綠綠 young men and women in holiday dress;
酒紅燈綠 bright wine banquet;
紅霞 red glow at sunset;
紅十字會 the Red Cross Society;
臉紅耳赤 flush red in the face;
紅顏 hong2yan2↓.
(2) Red as Communist: 紅軍 the Red Army (cf. 赤 11.00).
(3) Red as symbol of success, luck, happiness, popularity: 紅歌星 star singer at night clubs;
紅伶 popular actor or actress;
唱戲唱紅了 has become a star singer;
把她捧紅了 have, by popular acclaim, made her a star;
紅事 hong2shi4↓;
紅福 good luck: 紅運 hong2yUn4↓.
(4) Red referring to women: 紅妝，紅樓 hong2zhuang1, hong2lou2↓.

Words 1. 紅寶石 hong2bao3shi2, n., ruby;
2. 紅寶石 hong2bao3shi2, n., jacinth (also called 紅玉).
3. 紅八仙 hong2ba1xian1, n., (bot.) hydrangea.
4. 紅斑 hong2ban1, n., (med.) rash.
5. 紅包 hong2bao1, n., “red package”－(1) a gift of money to children, servants on holidays;
6. 紅包 hong2bao1, n., (2) now generally a bribe with money.
7. 紅璧璽 hong2bi4xi3, n., onyx.
8. 紅茶 hong2cha2, n., black tea.
9. 紅潮 hong2chao2, n., (1) menstruation;
10. 紅潮 hong2chao2, n., (2) flush on the face.
11. 紅塵 hong2chen2, n., (Budd.) the material or secular world.
12. 紅契 hong2chi4, n., a deed with red stamp on it.
13. 紅旗 hong2chi2, n., red flag denoting danger.
14. 紅燈 hong2deng1, n., red light in traffic control: 紅燈區 n., red light district.
15. 紅頂子 hong2ding3zi0, n., a jewel button on top of official hat showing highest ranks in Manchu officialdom.
16. 紅豆 hong2dou4, n., (1) red bean;
17. 紅豆 hong2dou4, n., (2) （＝相思子）red seeds of abrus precatorius, kept as souvenir of love.
18. 紅番 hong2fan1, n., red Indians.
19. 紅礬 hong2fan2, n., arsenic.
20. 紅粉 hong2fen3, n., gaily dressed women.
21. 紅倌兒 hong2gua1er0, n., adult prostitute (also 渾倌兒 ) as contrasted with 清倌兒 singsong girls who are still virgins.
22. 紅股 hong2gu3, n., bonus share in company given and not paid for.
23. 紅鶴 hong2he4, n., (zoo.) eastern ibis.
24. 紅花 hong2hua1, n., (1) a red flower;
25. 紅花 hong2hua1, n., (2) the saffron (also 藏紅花);
26. 紅花 hong2hua1, n., (3) 紅藍花 the safflower;
27. 紅花 hong2hua1, n., (4) 大紅花 the red hibiscus.
28. 紅貨 hong2huo4, n., jewels, jade, etc.
29. 紅鬍子 hong2hu2zi0, n., (sl.) bandits in Manchuria.
30. 紅疹子 hong2zhen3zi0, n., scarlet fever (also 紅熱病).
31. 紅教 hong2jiao4, n., Red Lamaism.
32. 紅淨 hong2jing4, n., (Peking opera) man's role wearing red (as 關公).
33. 紅晶 hong2jing1, n., rose quartz.
34. 紅妝 hong2zhuang1, n., ladies'make-up and dress.
35. 紅腫 hong2zhong3, adj., red and swollen (parts of body).
36. 紅軍 hong2jUn1, n., the Red Army.
37. 紅藍花 hong2lan2hua1, n., (bot.) the safflower.
38. 紅淚 hong2lei4, phr., (LL) tears of blood.
39. 紅臉（兒） hong2lian3 (hong2liaaer0), adj., blushing out of shame or flushed with anger.
40. 紅利 hong2li4¹, n., bonus;
41. 紅利 hong2li4¹, n., dividends.
42. 紅痢 hong2li4², n., dysentery (with blood showing).
43. 紅燐 hong2lin2, n., (chem.) red phosphorus.
44. 紅樓 hong2lou2, n., “red tower”－ladies'apartments;
45. 紅樓 hong2lou2, n., 紅樓夢 “Red Chamber Dream,” a famous novel.
46. 紅鸞 hong2luan2, n., a lucky star of love.
47. 紅蘿蔔 hong2luo'bo1, n., carrots;
48. 紅蘿蔔 hong2luo'bo1, n., radish.
49. 紅瑪瑙 hong2ma2nao3, n., red agate;
50. 紅瑪瑙 hong2ma2nao3, n., sardonyx.
51. 紅毛 hong2mao2, n., formerly, a Britisher, Dutchman or foreigners (sl. in coastal provinces).
52. 紅煤 hong2mei2, n., anthracite coal.
53. 紅木 hong2mu4, n., teak;
54. 紅木 hong2mu4, n., black wood, sometimes referred to as mahogany.
55. 紅盤 hong2pan2, n., business deal on 5th day of first lunar month, first day of New Year for doing business.
56. 紅熱 hong2re4, phr., (phys.) red heat.
57. 紅人 hong2ren2, n., person at the height of power, one whose services are much in demand.
58. 紅色 hong2se4, adj., (1) red;
59. 紅色 hong2se4, adj., (2) communist: 紅色恐怖 red terror;
60. 紅色 hong2se4, adj., 紅色作品, etc., communist writings.
61. 紅痧 hong2sha1, n., scarlet fever (＝猩紅熱).
62. 紅生 hong2sheng1, n., see hong2jing4↑.
63. 紅線 hong2xian4, n., (allu.) an invisible thread, tied by a spirit in heaven, to bind boy and girl together as man and wife.
64. 紅事 hong2shi4, n., happy occasion－weddings, birthdays, etc. (also called 喜事; cf. 白事 funeral);
65. 紅事 hong2shi4, n., 紅白事 weddings and funerals－calls for social expenses.
66. 紅血球 hong2xUe4qiu2, n., red corpuscle.
67. 紅絲疔 hong2si1ding1, n., a malignant boil which could be fatal, appearing as first as thin red streaks on skin.
68. 紅糖 hong2tang2, n., brown sugar.
69. 紅帖（子） hong2tie3(zi0), n., “red card”－card announcing a happy event (betrothal, birthday, etc.).
70. 紅鐵礦 hong2tie3kuang4, n., (min.) hematite.
71. 紅土 hong2tu3, n., red clay;
72. 紅土 hong2tu3, n., (min.) laterite.
73. 紅棗 hong2zao3¹, n., red dates.
74. 紅藻 hong2zao3², n., a kind of edible seaseed, dried and purple in color (also called 紫菜).
75. 紅字 hong2zi4, n., (1) red mark for failure in examination;
76. 紅字 hong2zi4, n., (2) red-ink entry, “in the red”;
77. 紅字 hong2zi4, n., (3) “The Scarlet Letter”by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
78. 紅外線 hong2wai4xian4, n., (phys.) infrared rays.
79. 紅顏 hong2yan2, n., a beauty: 紅顏薄命 “a beautiful girl has (oft.) an unfortunate life.”
80. 紅葉 hong2ye4, n., (poet.) maple leaf, usu. 楓葉.
81. 紅玉 hong2yU4, n., ruby.
82. 紅運 hong2yUn4, n., good luck: 走紅運 in luck.

經 Num. Index: 93B.30-3 ㄐㄧㄥ jing1 .

N. (1) Classical works: 經書 jing1shu1↓;
五經，十三經 the Five, Thirteen Confucian Classics;
經史子集 Classics, History, Philosophy, and Belles-lettres;
聖經 the Holy Bible;
可蘭經 the Koran;
佛經 Buddhist sutras;
念經 to chant the sutras;
講經 expound the teachings of Buddha or Confucius;
讀經 study the Confucian classics.
(2) Immutable rules: 凡為天下國家有九經 there are nine cardinal principles to be attended to in governing nations and empires.
(3) The warp of a fabric, longitude (opp. 緯 the woof, latitude): 經緯 jing1wei3, 經度 jing1du4, 經線 jing1xian4↓;
東經，西經 east, west longitude.
(4) Blood vessels: 經脈 jing1mo4, 經絡 jing1luo4↓.
(5) Short for 月經, the menses: 經閉 jing1bi4, 經水 jing1shui3, 經期 jing1chi2↓.
(6) A surname.

V.i. & t. (1) V. i., die by hanging or strangulation: 自經 commit suicide by hanging.
(2) V. t., manage, handle, engage in: 經理 jing1li3↓;
經營 jing1ying2, 經略 jing1lUe4↓;
經之營之 (AC) (of buildings) busily planning and designing;
經商 jing1shang1↓.
(3) Go or pass through: 經過 jing1guo4, 經歷 jing1li4↓;
流經，行經 flow, go across;
經由 jing1you2↓;
經驗 jing1yan4↓;
經年累月 for months and years on end;
身經百戰 battle-seasoned (“having seen action a hundred times”).

Adv. Already: 已經，曾經，業經 previously, in the past.

Words 1. 經閉 jing1bi4, n., (physiol.) dysmenorrhea, stoppage of the menses.
2. 經常費 jing1chang2fei4, n., regular expenses (opp. 臨時費 extraordinary expenses).
3. 經期 jing1chi2, n., period of menstruation.
4. 經幢 jing1chuang2, n., a stone pillar with Buddhist inscriptions.
5. 經典 jing1dian3, n., (1) classics;
6. 經典 jing1dian3, n., (2) religious works.
7. 經度 jing1du4, n., degrees of longitude.
8. 經費 jing1fei4, n., funds, expenditure, outlay.
9. 經管 jing1guan3, v. t., manage, administer.
10. 經過 jing1guo4, v. i. & t., (1) pass through;
11. 經過 jing1guo4, v. i. & t., (2) have taken place;
12. 經過 jing1guo4, v. i. & t., (3) extend over, cover.
13. 經解 jing1jie3, n., exegesis of the Confucian classics.
14. 經界 jing1jie4, n., (1) boundaries of farm lands;
15. 經界 jing1jie4, n., (2) national boundaries.
16. 經紀 jing1ji4¹, n., (1) a business agent;
17. 經紀 jing1ji4¹, n., (2) discipline.
18. 經濟 jing1ji4², (1) adj., economic;
19. 經濟 jing1ji4², (2) n., economy: 國民經濟 the national economy;
20. 經濟 jing1ji4², (3) v.t., economize;
21. 經濟 jing1ji4², v.t., 經濟學（家） economics, (economist).
22. 經今 jing1jin1, adv., up to the present, by now.
23. 經久 jing1jiu3, adj., enduring, lasting, durable.
24. 經籍 jing1ji2, n., (1) the Confucian classics;
25. 經籍 jing1ji2, n., (2) books in gen.
26. 經傳 jing1zhuan4, n., the Confucian classics and commentaries on them.
27. 經練 jing1(')lian4, v. i., to gain experience through practical work;
28. 經練 jing1(')lian4, n., such experience.
29. 經歷 jing1li4, (1) v. t., to experience;
30. 經歷 jing1li4, (2) pass or go through, extend over, cover;
31. 經歷 jing1li4, (3) n., a person's past career.
32. 經理 jing1li3, v. t. & n., manage(r);
33. 經理 jing1li3, v. t. & n., 經理人 agent, (mus.) impresario.
34. 經絡 jing1luo4, n., veins and arteries.
35. 經綸 jing1lun2, v. t., to rule, administer, govern: 經綸天下 to order and regulate the affairs of state.
36. 經略 jing1lUe4, (1) v. t., exercisegen. supervision over, pacify;
37. 經略 jing1lUe4, (2) n., formerly, a High Commissioner, generally of borderareas.
38. 經脈 jing1mo4, n., (Chin. med.) blood vessels.
39. 經年 jing1nian2, n. & adv., one year;
40. 經年 jing1nian2, n. & adv., all the year round.
41. 經商 jing1shang1, v. i., go into business, engage in trading.
42. 經線 jing1xian4, n., degrees of longitude.
43. 經心 jing1xin1, v. t., pay close attention to, be heedful of: 偶不經心 inadvertently.
44. 經手 jing1shou3, v. t., to handle, take charge of, via a third party.
45. 經售 jing1shou4, v. t., sell, deal in (certain kinds of goods).
46. 經書 jing1shu1, n., the Confucian classics.
47. 經水 jing1shui3, n., the menses.
48. 經世 jing1shi4, v. i., take an active interest in public affairs: 經世之學 studies on the at of government.
49. 經學 jing1xUe2, n., classical learning;
50. 經學 jing1xUe2, n., 經學家 classical scholar, classicist.
51. 經始 jing1shi3, v. t., begin, lay the foundations of, initiate (an enterprise).
52. 經藏 jing1zang4, n., (Budd.) the “sutra-pitaka,” collection of sutras.
53. 經緯 jing1wei3, n., (1) the longitude and latitude of the earth;
54. 經緯 jing1wei3, n., (2) perpendicular and horizontal lines;
55. 經緯 jing1wei3, n., (3) any orderly and systematic arrangement: 經緯度 degrees of longitude and latitude;
56. 經緯 jing1wei3, n., 經緯線 lines drawn on map showing degrees of longitude and latitude;
57. 經緯 jing1wei3, n., 經緯儀 a theodolite.
58. 經武 jing1wu3, v. i., make military preparations: 整軍經武 build up the nation's defenses.
59. 經驗 jing1(')yan4, (1) v.t., have experience of;
60. 經驗 jing1(')yan4, (2) n., practical experience.
61. 經筵 jing1yan2, n., a hall or assembly where, formerly, the emperor listened to lectures on the Confucian classics.
62. 經意 jing1yi4¹, (1) v. t., see jing1xin1↑;
63. 經意 jing1yi4¹, (2) n., the meaning (of passages) of the Confucian classics.
64. 經義 jing1yi4², n., see jing1yi4¹(2)↑.
65. 經營 jing1ying2, v. t., (1) build, construct (a house, residence, mansion);
66. 經營 jing1ying2, v. t., (2) to draw up or carry out (a plan);
67. 經營 jing1ying2, v. t., (3) manage and operate (a business);
68. 經營 jing1ying2, v. t., 經營學 management science (Japanese).
69. 經由 jing1you2, v. i. & adv., (go) by way of.

縕 Num. Index: 93B.30-4 ㄩㄣˋ yUn4 (*ㄩㄣ yUn1 ).

N. (AC) coarse hemp fiber: 縕袍 (AC) ragged garment filled with coarse hemp.

Adj. (1) Profound: 溫奧 ditto.
(2) (*yUn1) 絪縕 93B.41, misty.

組 Num. Index: 93B.30-4 ㄗㄨˇ zu3 .

N. (1) Silk band or cord.
(2) A group, section or unit.
(3) A section or subdivision: 註冊組 the registrar's office;
醫務組 dispensary, clinic.

V.t. Organize: 組織 zu3zhi1↓;
組閣 zu3ge2↓;
組合 unite, combine: 勞動（職工）組合 labor (trade) union;
組成 zu3cheng2↓;
重組 reorganize.

Words 1. 組成 zu3cheng2, v. t., constitute, be composed of.
2. 組閣 zu3ge2, v. i., (political science) to form a Cabinet.
3. 組織 zu3zhi1, v. t. & n., organize, organization.

紐 Num. Index: 93B.30-5 ㄋㄧㄡˇ niu3 .

N. (1) Handle, knob, part of utensil used in lifting: 壺紐 handle of a bottle;
杯紐 handle of a cup;
印紐 nose of a seal
門紐 doorknob;
紐耳 a buttonhole.
(2) Knot, button: 紐結 button;
紐襻 niu3pan4↓;
(also wr. 鈕) button in machine: 按鈕 press a button.

Words 1. 紐扣 niu3kou4, n., button.
2. 紐襻 niu3pan4, n., cloth loops for buttons.
3. 紐約 niu3yUe1, n., New York.

縊 Num. Index: 93B.30-8 ㄧˋ yi4 .

V.i. & t. To hang (person);
to hang oneself: 自縊，縊死 ditto.

結 Num. Index: 93B.40-1 ㄐㄧㄝˊ jie2 (*ㄐㄧㄝ jie1 ).

N. (1) A knot: 打結 to tie knots;
死結 a hard knot;
活結 a slipknot, a running knot;
雙結 a double knot;
蝴蝶結 a bowknot;
帶結 a knot of ribbon;
領結 necktie;
結繩 jie2sheng2↓.
(2) A written statement binding the signer to do or refrain from doing certain things: 保結 a written bond offered as surety;
切結，具結，出結 a written promise to do or not to do certain things;
取結 take such a promise.

V.i. & t. (1) Unite, connect, join: 結縭 jie2li2, 結婚 jie2hun1, 給合 jie2he2¹, 結親 jie2qin1, 結拜 jie2bai4, 結交 jie2jiao1, 結契 jie2chi4, 結識 jie2shi4, 結社 jie2she4, 結義 jie2yi4↓;
巴結 fawn on, toady;
勾結 conspire, work in collusion with;
結嫌 jie2xian2, 結仇 jie2chou2↓.
(2) Congeal, coagulate: 結冰 jie2bing1, 結力 jie2li4↓;
凝結 congeal, coagulate, solidify;
聚結，集結 adhere, assemble, group together;
結念 jie2nian4↓.
(3) Constitute, compose, form: 結構 jie2gou4, 結撰 jie2zhuan4, 結茅 jie2mao2, 結廬 jie2lu2↓.
(4) (Also *jie1) to bear fruit: 開花結果 to bloom and bear fruit.
(5) Bind into abundle: 結草 jie2cao3, 結綵 jie2cai3↓.
(6) Settle (accounts), wind up, sum up, conclude: 總結 render a final reckoning, summarize;
歸結 come to a conclusion, conclude;
結賬 jie2zhang4↓;
結案 to wind up a lawsuit;
收結，了結 bring to an end, to end, put a stop to;
結論 jie2lun4↓;
結果 jie2guo3, 結局 jie2jU2↓.

Adv. 終結 finally, at last.

Words 1. 結伴 jie2ban4, v. i., go in company with s.o.
2. 結拜 jie2bai4, v. i., become sworn brothers or sisters.
3. 結冰 jie2bing1, v. i., freeze.
4. 結腸 jie2chang2, n., (physiol.) the colon.
5. 結欠 jie2qian4, phr., (accounting) debit balance in the red.
6. 結契 jie2chi4, v. i., become fast friends, be on intimate terms with each other.
7. 結親 jie2qin1, v. i., unite in marriage.
8. 結仇 jie2chou2, v. t., become enemies with, invite the enmity of.
9. 結毒 jie2du2, n., syphilitic infection.
10. 結髮 jie2fa3, n., (1) (AC) the coming of age;
11. 結髮 jie2fa3, n., (2) first marriage: 結髮夫妻 husband and wife by the first marriage.
12. 結構 jie2gou4, n., (1) construction, structure (of buildings);
13. 結構 jie2gou4, n., (2) composition, structure (of essay, novel);
14. 結構 jie2gou4, n., 結構主義 structuralism.
15. 結果 jie2guo3, (1) n., outcome, result;
16. 結果 jie2guo3, (2) v. i., to bear fruit;
17. 結果 jie2guo3, (3) v. t., finish off, kill (person).
18. 結合 jie2he2¹, v. i., join together, be united, marry.
19. 結核 jie2he2², n., (med.) tubercles: 肺結核，腸結核 tuberculosis of the lungs, intestines.
20. 結㶅 jie2hueh, v.i., to settle by a money transfer.
21. 結婚 jie2hun1, v. i., marry: 結了婚 already married.
22. 結賬 jie2zhang4, v. i., to clear or close accounts.
23. 結交 jie2jiao1, v. t., become friends with, cultivate the goodwill or friendship of, befriend.
24. 結晶 jie2jing4, (1) v. i., crystallize;
25. 結晶 jie2jing4, (2) n., crystals, crystallization;
26. 結晶 jie2jing4, n., (fig.) 結晶品 produce of crystallization.
27. 結撰 jie2zhuan4, v. t., (of litr. works) write, compose.
28. 結局 jie2jU2, n., the final outcome, the last act, as of a drama.
29. 結力 jie2li4, n., (phys.) cohesion.
30. 結縭 jie2li2, v. i., marry, join in wedlock.
31. 結論 jie2lun4, (1) v. t., to sum up, conclude;
32. 結論 jie2lun4, (2) n., summary, conclusion.
33. 結廬 jie2lu2, v. i., build a house, hut, cottage.
34. 結茅 jie2mao2, v. t., build (a hut) with straw.
35. 結膜 jie2mo2, n., (physiol.) the conjunctiva: 結膜炎 conjunctivitis.
36. 結念 jie2nian4, v. t., be intent on, remember, constantly bear in mind.
37. 結社 jie2she4, v. i., form a club.
38. 結舌 jie2she2, adj., tongue-tied, speechless.
39. 結繩 jie2sheng2, phr., tie knots on cords as means of reckoning or record-keeping before invention of writing.
40. 結嫌 jie2xian2, v. t., incur the displeasure of, fall out with through misunderstanding.
41. 結識 jie2shi4, v. t., make the acquaintance of, become friends with.
42. 結實 jie2shi2, (1) v. i., (of plant) bear fruit, fructify;
43. 結實 jie2shi2, (2) adj., (pr. jie2si0) (of persons) strongly built, stout, robust, (of things) solid, firm, durable.
44. 結穴 jie2shyueih, n., (1) the central theme, the dominant idea;
45. 結穴 jie2shyueih, n., (2) good site for a grave.
46. 結算 jie2suan4, v. i., see jie2zhang4↑.
47. 結束 jie2su4, v. t., to wind up, suspend (business), to end (war, debate, quarrel, etc.).
48. 結他 jie2ta1, n., guitar.
49. 結綵 jie2cai3, v. i., to festoon.
50. 結草 jie2cao3, phr., give expression of gratitude to one's benefactor.
51. 結存 jie2cun2, v. i. & n., the balance of a bank account.
52. 結子 jie2zi0, (1) n., small knots;
53. 結子 jie2zi0, (2) (*jie1zi3) v. i., bear fruit or seeds.
54. 結業 jie2ye4, v. i. & n., graduate, -tion.
55. 結義 jie2yi4, v. i., see jie2bai4↑.
56. 結怨 jie2yUan4, v. i., see jie2chou2↑.
57. 結冤 jie2yUan1, v. i., become deadly enemies.
58. 結緣 jie2yUan2, v. i., lay the basis for future relationship or intimacy.
59. 結約 jie2yUe1, v. i., sign a treaty or agreement.

紹 Num. Index: 93B.40-5 ㄕㄠˋ shao4 .

V.i. & t. (1) (LL) to continue, carry on: 紹述 carry on (old tradition);
克紹箕裘 carry on family tradition.
(2) To put in contact: 介紹 to introduce (person);
紹介 shao4jie4↓.

Words 1. 紹介 shao4jie4, v. t., to introduce (person).
2. 紹酒 shao4jiu3, n., see shao4xing1↓.
3. 紹興（酒） shao4xing1(jiu3), n., rice wine, named after district.

綰 Num. Index: 93B.40-6 ㄨㄢˇ wan3 .

V.t. To tie up, to bind;
to wind coils of hair.

繕 Num. Index: 93B.40-8 ㄕㄢˋ shan4 .

V.i. & t. (1) To repair: 修繕 renovate (building);
繕城郭 repair city walls for defense;
繕甲兵 keep army in good condition.
(2) To make clean copy: 抄繕 ditto;
繕校 make copy and check (manuscript);
繕寫，繕錄 shan4xie3, shan4lu4↓.

Words 1. 繕錄 shan4lu4, v.. t., to make hand copy.
2. 繕生 shan4sheng1, v. i., (AC) to cultivate life and health.
3. 繕寫 shan4xie3, v. i., to make hand copy.
4. 繕性 shan4xing4, v. i., (AC) cultivate man's original nature.

綌 Num. Index: 93B.40-8 ㄒㄧˋ xi4 .

N. (AC) coarse linen.

給 Num. Index: 93B.40-8 ㄐㄧˇ ji3 (re.pr.); *geei (sp. pr.).

V.t. (1) To supply, furnish, provide: 供給 supply with things needed;
給養 ji3yang3↓;
配給 to ration;
給與 ji3yU3↓;
頒給 confer, bestow;
給獎 to award.
(2) (*geei) Give: 送給你，給他 this is for you, for him;
把他給打了 he was beaten up (“given a beating”);
給錢 pay money;
給付 ji3fu4↓, 交給他 hand to him.

Adj. Ample, sufficient: 自給，自給自足 self-sufficient;
給足 ji3zu2↓.

Prep. (1) (*geei) By: 給人整慘了 was given the works or a good trouncing by others;
給汽車撞傷了 was knocked down by a car;
給騙子騙了 was gypped by a swindler.
(2) (*geei) For: 你給他洗洗傷口 please wash his wounds for him;
給我拿來 please bring it here for me.

Words 1. 給付 *geeifu4 (ji3fu4), v. i., make payments.
2. 給假 ji3jia4, v. i., grant leave of absence.
3. 給臉 *geirlian3, v. i., show courtesy to s.o. who doesn't deserve it, save s.o.'s face: 給臉不要臉 prove oneself unworthy of such courtesy.
4. 給水 ji2shui3, n., water supply;
5. 給水 ji2shui3, n., 給水管 a water pipe;
6. 給水 ji2shui3, n., 給水量 the amount of water applied.
7. 給足 ji3zu2, adj., plentiful, abundant, copious, ample.
8. 給養 ji2yang3, n., provisions, maintenance, allowance.
9. 給與 ji2yU3, v. t., to present as a gift or favor.

絡 Num. Index: 93B.40-9 ㄌㄨㄛˋ luo4 .

N. (1) Unbleached linen.
(2) Net;
halter.
(3) 脈絡 vein, capillary network, also threads of thought, reasoning, fine fiber network in oranges, etc.

V.t. To enmesh: 籠絡 to secure allies, win friends with favors: 不為所籠絡 will not be controlled in action (“put under halter”);
聯絡 affiliate, associate: 聯絡感情 cement friendship, feelings between parties.

Words 1. 絡新婦 luo4xin1fu4, n., a kind of spider.
2. 絡石 luo4shi2, n., (bot.) Chin. star jasmine.
3. 絡絲娘 luo4si1niang2, n., (zoo.) an insect whose incessant cry suggests a spinning wheel (also called 莎雞).
4. 絡緯 luo4wei3, n., ditto.
5. 絡繹 luo4yi4, adv., as in 絡繹不絕 (of visitors, etc.) form a continuous stream.

綹 Num. Index: 93B.40-9 ㄌㄧㄡˇ liu3 .

N. A skein (of silk), a tuft (of hair): 五綹鬚 goatee beard in five tufts.

V.i. (Of dress) form wrinkles: 衣服綹幵 dress wrinkled up.

紿 Num. Index: 93B.40-9 ㄉㄞˋ dai4 .

V.t. (AC) to cheat, to fool: 欺紿 deceive.

緗 Num. Index: 93B.41-1 ㄒㄧㄤ xiang1 .

N. Pale yellow silk.

Words 1. 緗帙 xiang1zhi4, n., (1) silk casing for old Chin. books;
2. 緗帙 xiang1zhi4, n., (2) volumes filling shelves.
3. 緗縹 xiang1piao3, n., ditto.
4. 緗色 xiang1se4, n., pale yellow.

緒 Num. Index: 93B.41-1 ㄒㄩˋ xU4 .

N. (1) A thread, thread end.
(2) A thread, line or order in affairs: 千頭萬緒 a thousand and one things to attend to;
頭緒，端緒 orderly arrangement, outline, order: 弄個頭緒出來 put it into some kind of order;
一切就緒了 all in order.
(3) Ancestral tradition, heritage: 緒業 xU4ye4↓;
統緒 the traditional pattern.
(4) The skein of thought: 情緒不好 in an unhappy mood or state of mind.

Words 1. 緒論 xU4lun4, n., introduction, preliminary remarks.
2. 緒言 xU4yan2, n., ditto.
3. 緒業 xU4ye4, n., the heritage of a royal house.
4. 緒餘 xU4yU2, n., irrelevant details, thread ends;
5. 緒餘 xU4yU2, n., addenda.

紬 Num. Index: 93B.41-2 ㄔㄡˊ chou2 (*ㄔㄡ chou1 ).

N. Silks (var. of 綢).

V.t. (*chou1) To select, draw out, (related 抽, see compp.↓).

Words 1. 紬績 *chou1ji4, v.t., to spin and weave (cloth).
2. 紬次 *chou1ci4, v.t., (LL) to arrange in order.
3. 紬繹 *chou1yi4, v.t., to clarify meaning or line of thought.

紺 Num. Index: 93B.41-2 ㄍㄢˋ gan4 .

Adj. (AC) Purple, dark red.

緬 Num. Index: 93B.41-3 ㄇㄧㄢˇ mian3 .

Words 1. 緬甸 mian3dian4, n., Burma.
2. 緬懷 mian3huai2, v. t., think of (past events, old friend).
3. 緬邈 mian2miao3, adj., faraway.

縉 Num. Index: 93B.41-3 ㄐㄧㄣˋ jin4 .

N. Red silk.

Words 1. 縉紳 jin4shen1, n., the officialdom, the gentry (also 搢紳).

細 Num. Index: 93B.41-4 ㄒㄧˋ xi4 .

Adj. (1) Small: 細小 xi4xiao3↓;
細路 narrow path;
細流 small stream;
細水長流 a small but steady stream－small but steady income;
不分巨細 regardless of size (“big or small”);
細雨 drizzle, fine rain;
細聲 small voice.
(2) Slender (waist, branch): 細裊裊 gracefully slender;
細高挑兒 (挑 pr. tiao3) tall and slender (person);
細柳 slender willows.
(3) Fine, delicate, (colth, porcelain): 精細 fine (carving, embroidery, etc.);
細密，細膩，細巧，細緻 xi4mi4, xi4ni4, xi4qiao3, xi4zhi0↓;
細工，細活 fine work, handicraft;
細針密縷 fine, close stitches－(fig.) very carefully prepared plot or composition.
(4) Detailed, minute: 瑣細 trivial details, 苛細 to exacting (rules, taxes);
細則，細故，細情 xi4ze2, xi4gu4, xi4qing2↓.

Adv. Carefully: 細問 question carefully;
細查，細究，細驗 examine carefully (accounts, goods at customs);
細談 have long talk, go over (subject) carefully;
細思，細想 think carefully, ponder;
細味 ponder over meaning of words, or flavor of dish;
仔細，詳細，精細 careful, -ly, with attention to details.

Words 1. 細胞 xi4bao1, n., (biol.) cells;
2. 細胞 xi4bao1, n., 細胞分裂 amitosis, cell division;
3. 細胞 xi4bao1, n., 細胞學 cytology.
4. 細部 xi4bu4, n., minute parts.
5. 細巧 xi4qiao3, n., fine and delicate, dainty (watch, brooch, etc.).
6. 細情 xi4qing2, n., the details of a story.
7. 細兒 xi4er2, n., young son.
8. 細故 xi4gu4, n., the details, a small item, trivial happening.
9. 細緻 shih'zhi4, adj., see xi4qiao3↑.
10. 細菌 xi4jUn4, n., bacteria;
11. 細菌 xi4jUn4, n., 細菌學 bacteriology.
12. 細君 xi4jUn1, n., (AC) my wife.
13. 細毛（兒） xi4mao2(er0), n., (1) down, fine hair;
14. 細毛（兒） xi4mao2(er0), n., (2) fur of fine quality.
15. 細篾兒 xi4mieh'er0, n., fine bamboo splints (used in mats, fine baskets, etc.).
16. 細密 xi4mi4, adj., close (stitches);
17. 細密 xi4mi4, adj., delicate handling (of detective work or espionage).
18. 細民 xi4min2, n., (AC) common people.
19. 細目 xi4mu4, n., items (of outline), clauses, specific details.
20. 細嫩 xi4nen4, adj., young tender (skin, sprout).
21. 細娘 xi4niang2, n., (MC) young girl.
22. 細膩 xi4ni4, adj., dainty, beautiful (needlework, style, description).
23. 細人 xi4ren2, n., (1) common people;
24. 細人 xi4ren2, n., (2) the mean and vulgar persons;
25. 細人 xi4ren2, n., (3) (MC) concubine: 叫我討個細人 asked me to find a concubine for him.
26. 細澊 xi4ruan3, adj., as in 細澊物品 the valuables (jewels, silks, fragile things).
27. 細弱 xi4ruo4, adj., young and helpless;
28. 細弱 xi4ruo4, adj., n., young dependents.
29. 細色 xi4se4, n., (Budd.) handsome looks.
30. 細小 xi4xiao3, adj., small, trivial, unimportant (work, affair).
31. 細細 xi4xi4, adj., small and soft (voice), fine, delicate, see Adj. 1 & 3↑;
32. 細細 xi4xi4, adj., 細細的 adv., carefully.
33. 細行 xi4xing4, n., small questions of conduct: 不矜細行 is not rigidly puritanical.
34. 細心 xi4xin1¹, adv., with quiet attention;
35. 細心 xi4xin1¹, adv., with concentration: 細心的研究 study carefully.
36. 細辛 xi4xin1², n., the wild ginger, asarum sieboldi.
37. 細說 xi4shuo1, (1) v. t., to narrate at leisure;
38. 細說 xi4shuo1, (2) n., (AC) gossip.
39. 細事 xi4shi4, n., small matters;
40. 細事 xi4shi4, n., circumstantial evidence.
41. 細挑 xi4tiao0, adj., slender (figure).
42. 細崽 xi4zai3, n., a “boy” in employ of white foreign homes or firms (also 西崽).
43. 細則 xi4ze2, n., detailed regulations.
44. 細作 xi4zuo4, n., a military spy.
45. 細微 xi4wei2, adj., small, unimportant (matters).
46. 細腰蜂 xi4yao1feng1, n., wasp.
47. 細樂 xi4yUe4, n., Chin. stringed and woodwind music, equiv. chamber music type, without drums and gongs.
48. 細勻 xi4yUn2, adj., amooth and delicate (skin).

絪 Num. Index: 93B.41-4 ㄧㄣ yin1 .

N. (1) U.f. 茵 20A.41.
(2) U.f. 氤 92.70

綑 Num. Index: 93B.41-4 ㄎㄨㄣˇ kun3 . [Var. of 捆 10A.41]

緡 Num. Index: 93B.41-5 ㄇㄧㄣˊ min2 .

N. (AC) (1) A string of cash.
(2) Fishing line.

縮 Num. Index: 93B.41-6 ㄙㄨˋ su4 (*suor ).

V.i. & t. (sp. pr. *suor) (1) To shrink: 縮小，縮短 su4xiao3, su4duan3↓;
伸縮 stretch and shrink;
伸縮性 flexibility;
緊縮 adj., tight, v.t., to retrench (economy): 緊縮政策 policy of retrenchment;
縮手縮腳 to shrink from doing s.t.;
縮頭縮腦 to hide from sight (as in peeping), to shrink away from situation.
(2) To economize: 縮衣節食 to economize on food and clothing;
縮本 a condensed edition (of a book).

Adj. Short (of cash): 縮於財用 lacking in funds.

Words 1. 縮地 su4di4, v.i., (myth.) magic of shortening distance, by calling forth a distant place at will.
2. 縮短 su4duan3, (sp. pr. soursu4), v.t., to shorten (s.t.).
3. 縮額 su4e4, v. i., to knit the brows.
4. 縮合 su4he0, v.i., (chem.) to condense.
5. 縮酒 su4jiu3, v.i., (AC) to pass wine through cloth as filter.
6. 縮小 su4xiao3, (sp. pr. *sourxiao3), v.i. & t., to shrink, condense.
7. 縮寫 su4xie3, n., abbreviation.
8. 縮手 su4shou3, v.i., to fold one's hands (helplessly).
9. 縮印 su4yin4, n. & v.t., to print (books, etc.) on a reduced scale;
10. 縮印 su4yin4, n. & v.t., edition in reduced size.

緧 Num. Index: 93B.41-8 ㄑㄧㄡ qiu1 . [Var. of 鞦 20B.81]

繒 Num. Index: 93B.41-8 ㄗㄥ zeng1 .

N. (1) Silk fabrics in gen.
(2) A surname.

V.t. Fasten: 繒𡽪 fasten tight.

繪 Num. Index: 93B.41-8 ㄏㄨㄟˋ hui4 .

V.i. & t. To draw pictures.

Words 1. 繪畫 hui4hua4, v. i. & n., draw (ing).
2. 繪像 hui4xiang4, n. & v. i., a portrait;
3. 繪像 hui4xiang4, n. & v. i., to draw portrait.
4. 繪事 hui4shi4, n., (LL) drawing as an art.
5. 繪圖 hui4tu2, v. i. & n., to draw, drawing as a school subject.

繙 Num. Index: 93B.41-9 ㄈㄢ fan1 .

V.t. Translate: 繙譯fan1yi4, also wr. 翻譯.

Adj. (AC) fluttering.

緇 Num. Index: 93B.41-9 ㄗ zi1 .

Adj. Black: 緇衣 zi1yi1↓;
緇門 zi1men2↓.

Words 1. 緇塵 zi1chen2, n., (AC) a dress soiled from too much exposure to the elements.
2. 緇黃 zi1huang2, n., monks and Taoist priests (“black and yellow robes”).
3. 緇流 zi1liu2, n., monks.
4. 緇門 zi1men2, n., Buddhists (so called from the black robes they wear).
5. 緇帷 zi1wei2, adj., (AC, of forests) dense, overgrown with trees.
6. 緇衣 zi1yi1, n., (AC) a black robe worn by a government official during off-duty hours.

綃 Num. Index: 93B.42-2 ㄒㄧㄠ xiao1 .

N. A raw silk fabric.

Words 1. 綃鈔 xiao1chao1, n., hair scarf.
2. 綃頭 xiao1tou2, n., ditto.

繃 Num. Index: 93B.42-2 ㄅㄥ beng1 (*ㄅㄥˇ beng3 , *ㄅㄥˋ beng4 ).

N. Swaddling clothes, baby wraps.

V.i. & t. (1) To strap: 繃孩子 strap baby on back as way of carrying.
(2) Make rough stitches: 把這被面繃一繃 stitch up the bed sheets.
(3) Cheat, see 繃騙 beng1pian4↓.
(4) Stretch (cloth, drum skin) smooth on rack, or with underpinnings;
maintain smooth appearance: 繃繃㪫面 help make good impression by showing up at occasions, parties.
(5) Haggle price: 繃價 beng1jia4↓.
(6) (*beng3) Stifle temper, show long face: 繃幵臉（兒）pull a grim face;
繃不住 cannot contain temper any more.
(7) (*beng4) Burst open: 繃斷 snap from tension like bowstring.

Words 1. 繃帶 beng1dai4, n., linen for binding up wounds, bandage.
2. 繃弓（兒）（子） beng1gong1 (er0) (zi0), n., device for preventing slamming of door.
3. 繃簧 beng1huang2, n., spring in machines.
4. 繃針 beng1zhen1, n., pin.
5. 繃價 beng1jia4, v. i., to haggle.
6. 繃騙 beng1pian4, v. t., to cheat.
7. 繃子 beng1zi0, n., frame used for embroidery;
8. 繃子手 beng1zi0shou3, n., a professional cheat.

繻 Num. Index: 93B.42-3 ㄒㄩ xU1 (*ㄖㄨˊ ru2 ).

N. (1) (AC) fine, thin silk.
(2) (*ru2) (LL) pyjama, jacket: 繻懓 silk pyjamas and trousers.

絹 Num. Index: 93B.42-4 ㄐㄩㄢˋ jUan4 .

N. A kind of fairly stiff silk, much used for painting or calligraphy: 絹綢 jUan4chou2↓;
絹子 jUan4zi0↓;
手絹兒 handkerchief;
絹布 lustring;
絹巾 a silk towel;
絹帶 a silk girdle (sash);
絹邊 a silk border (frame);
畫絹 stiff silk for painting on;
絹裱 silk mounting.

Words 1. 絹綢 jUan4chou2, n., heavy or stiff silk.
2. 絹子 jUan4zi0, n., a handkerchief.

□ Num. Index: 93B.42-4 ㄐㄩㄥˇ jiong3 .

N. An unlined outer garment.

綢 Num. Index: 93B.42-4 ㄔㄡˊ chou2 .

N. Silks, silk goods: 綢緞 chou2duan4↓;
綢子 chou2zi0↓;
綢衣服 silk dress;
彩綢 colored silks;
紡綢 pongee;
生綢 raw pongee;
熟綢 soft pongee.

Words 1. 綢緞 chou2duan4, n., silk goods (“light silk and satin”).
2. 綢繆 chou2mou2, adj. & v.i., (1) very attentive, affectionate (to lovers, friends);
3. 綢繆 chou2mou2, adj. & v.i., (2) 末雨綢繆 take preventive measures (“fix doors and windows in anticipation of rain”).
4. 綢子 chou2zi0, n., silks in gen.

綱 Num. Index: 93B.42-4 ㄍㄤ gang1 .

N. (1) The main rope of a net, a hawser.
(2) Main threads. essential principles: 大綱 a general outline;
綱要 gang1yao4, 綱目 gang1mu4, 綱領 gang1ling3↓;
提綱挈領 to bring out the most essential points;
綱𡈼目張 a lucid exposition of outline;
sharp definition of categories.
(3) Discipline, morale: 綱常 gang1chang2, 綱紀 gang1ji4, 綱維 gang1wei2↓.
(4) Power, authority: 乾 (qian2) 綱 the royal prerogatives, sovereign rights of a prince.
(5) A batch of carts or boats going in a group for transporting goods: 鹽綱，茶綱 transportation of salt, tea by such means;
綱運 gang1yUn4↓;
綱鹽 salt so transported;
綱商 a merchant in such group of transportation;
綱地 a place where goods are so transported;
綱岸 a port where goods are so transported;
到綱 arrival of goods so transported at their destination.

Words 1. 綱常 gang1chang2, n., short for 三綱五常：三綱（君臣，父子，夫婦）the proper relations between the prince and his ministers, between father and son, and between husband and wife;
2. 綱常 gang1chang2, n., 五常 the five cardinal virtues of 仁義禮智信.
3. 綱紀 gang1ji4, (1) n., discipline, morale, law and order;
4. 綱紀 gang1ji4, (2) formerly, a butler;
5. 綱紀 gang1ji4, (3) v. t., (AC) to rule, manage, oversee: 綱紀四方 to rule over the whole country.
6. 綱領 gang1ling3, n., main headings.
7. 綱目 gang1mu4, n., a general outline (main and subdivisions).
8. 綱維 gang1wei2, n., (1) cardinal principles underlying the morals of a nation;
9. 綱維 gang1wei2, n., (2) (Budd.) a ruling priest.
10. 綱要 gang1yao4, n., essential points, an outline (of a subject).
11. 綱運 gang1yUn4, n., transportation of goods (e.g., salt or tea) by batches of carts or boats going in groups for mutual protection.

網 Num. Index: 93B.42-4 ㄨㄤˇ wang3 .

N. (1) A net, netting: 漁網 fish net;
網羅 wang3luo2↓;
網開一面，網開三面 a net open on one or three sides－purposely leave loopholes for escape from the law;
撒網 cast net;
設網 set trap;
布網 spread net;
漏網 escape being caught;
(fig.) entanglements: 塵網 worldly entanglements;
法網 the encompassing laws.
(2) Web, net-like structure: 蛛網 spider's web;
髮網 hair net;
鐵絲網 wire netting;
barbed net.
(3) Network: 通訊網 network of newspaper agencies;
鐵路網 network of railways, etc.

Words 1. 網版 wang2ban3, n., (prnting) copper plate.
2. 網球 wang3qiu2, n., tennis.
3. 網罟 wang2gu3, n., fishing net and traps.
4. 網巾 wang3jin1, n., hair net, meshed shawl.
5. 網狀脈 wang3zhuang4mo4, n., (bot.) netted veins.
6. 網籃 wang3lan2, n., a basket with net on top.
7. 網羅 wang3luo2, v.t., to seek and collect (famous scholars, etc.).
8. 網膜 wang3mo2, n., (physiol.) the retina.
9. 網目 wang3mu4, n., meshes.
10. 網眼 wang2yan3, n., meshes of net.

𡽪 Num. Index: 93B.42-4 ㄅㄥ beng1 . [Var. of 繃↑]

縞 Num. Index: 93B.42-6 ㄍㄠˇ gao3 .

N. White raw silk.

Words 1. 縞素 gao3su4, n., a mourning garment.

縭 Num. Index: 93B.42-6 ㄌㄧˊ li2 . [Var. 褵]

N. Bridal veil, hence 結縭be married.

V.t. Fasten, attach to.

編 Num. Index: 93B.42-6 ㄅㄧㄢ bian1 .

N. (1) (AC) a volume (orig. a string of written boards).
(2) A surname.

V.t. (1) Weave (basket): 編織，編結 make by weaving.
(2) Make list, arrange in a list: 編號 give number to list of (persons, things);
編戶 register residents (for police records);
編名冊 record containing list of names;
編列 arrange;
編隊 organize troop units, form companies.
(3) To edit: 編輯，編訂 bian1ji1, bian1ding4↓;
重編 re-edit;
編集 edit by collecting pieces, make anthology or collected works;
編書，編報 edit a book (dictionary, etc.), a paper.
(4) To fictionize: 編造謊言 fabricate (rumors);
編派 bian1pai4↓.

Words 1. 編貝 bian1bei4, (AC phr.) teeth like row of shells.
2. 編遣 bian1qian3, v. t., to disband (troops, personal) in breaking up unit, or for reassignment.
3. 編訂 bian1ding4, v. t., edit (book) with idea of restoring correct version;
4. 編訂 bian1ding4, v. t., establish (correct list of names, numbers).
5. 編輯 bienji1, v. t., edit (paper, magazine, anthology);
6. 編輯 bienji1, n., editor;
7. 編輯 bienji1, n., 總編輯 editor in chief.
8. 編纂 bian1zhuan4, v. t., edit;
9. 編纂 bian1zhuan4, n., deitor.
10. 編著 bian1zhu4, v. t. & n., to compile, -ation.
11. 編制 bian1zhi4, v. t., organize (army, civilian unit);
12. 編制 bian1zhi4, n., system, organization (of army).
13. 編劇 bian1jU4, v.i., write plays;
14. 編劇 bian1jU4, n., script writer.
15. 編類 bian1lei4, v. i., classify;
16. 編類 bian1lei4, n., classification.
17. 編年（史） bian1nian2(shi3), n., form of history arranged by years and months;
18. 編年（史） bian1nian2(shi3), n., chronicles.
19. 編派 bian1pai4, v. i. & t., criticize, create stories about persons: 我就知道你是編派我的 I know you are criticizing me;
20. 編派 bian1pai4, v. i. & t., 編派不是 put blame on (person).
21. 編排 bian1pai2, v. t., arrange in order;
22. 編排 bian1pai2, n., writing and directing of play.
23. 編審 bian1shen3, v. i., examine and approve, pass judgment on books, publications;
24. 編審 bian1shen3, n., such judges.
25. 編譯 bian1yi4, v. t., edit and translate;
26. 編譯 bian1yi4, n., editor and translator.

綸 Num. Index: 93B.42-8 ㄌㄨㄣˊ lun2 (*ㄍㄨㄢ guan1 ).

N. (1) Silk tassel, fishing line: 垂綸 let down the line in fishing.
(2) A surname.

Words 1. 綸巾 *guan1jin1, n., (AC) silk head dress (for man).
2. 綸音 lun2yin1, imperial edict.

納 Num. Index: 93B.42-8 ㄋㄚˋ na4 .

N. A surname.

V.t. (1) Receive, accept, welcome, take, be friends with: 納入 receive (a sum of money) and enter it in the ledger;
收納 receive (funds), give shelter to (s. o.);
接納 receive, welcome (a caller);
納賄 (also 受賄) accept bribes;
納妾 take a concubine;
納寵 ditto;
納諫 take advice, usu. from an inferior in status;
納交 become friends with (s.o.).
(2) Pay, send, present, offer: 納貢 pay tribute;
pay money to buy official title of;
貢生納款 make abproaches to negotiate surrender;
納幣，納采，納徵 send precious gifts, silk presents to the bride's home at time of betrothal;
納稅人 taxpayer;
納糧 make tax payments in kind, usu. in rice;
出納 person in charge of cash receipts and payments, cashier;
繳納 make payments of any kind;
納賄 (also 行賄) offer bribes.
(3) Calm down, restrain, keep under control: 納定性子 keep one's temper under control;
按納不住 cannot check or restrain.
(4) Enjoy: 納褔 enioy the blessings of life;
納涼 cool oneself on a hot day, (lit.) enjoy the cool air.
(5) Sew, stitch: 納鞋底 (var. of 衲), stitch layers of cloth to make cloth sole of shoes.

Words 1. 納罕（兒） na4han3 (na4haaer0), v.i., be surprised, admire (s. t.) as unusual.
2. 納悶 na4men4, v. i., be vexed or bored, moody: 獨自在家納悶 shut oneself up at home, gloomy and sullen;
3. 納悶 na4men4, v. i., 納悶兒 being suspicious of s. t.
4. 納粹 na4zui4, n., Nazi (party);
5. 納粹 na4zui4, n., 納粹化 Nazification;
6. 納粹 na4zui4, n., 納粹主義 Nazism.

繑 Num. Index: 93B.42-9 ㄑㄧㄠ qiao1 .

V.i. To hem (clothing).

嶶 Num. Index: 93B.50-1 ㄎㄨˋ ku4 . [Var. of 懓 63C.50]

紉 Num. Index: 93B.50-5 ㄖㄣˋ ren4 .

N. & v.i. & t. Sew(ing): 縫紉 (do) needlework;
紉緝 mend (clothes).

V.t. (1) To string (pearls, beads, etc.): 紉針 to thread a needle.
(2) To esteem highly: 感紉 be grateful to;
紉佩 have admiration for.

紡 Num. Index: 93B.50-6 ㄈㄤˇ fang3 .

N. & v.i. Reel, spin, spinning: 紡紗 spin cotton;
紡麻 spin hemp threads;
紡絲 spin silk threads;
紡織 spin and weave, see 紡織 fang3zhi1↓.

Words 1. 紡車 fang3che1, n., spinning wheel.
2. 紡織 fang3zhi1, n. & v.i., gen. term for textile industry;
3. 紡織 fang3zhi1, n. & v.i., 紡織機器 textile machinery;
4. 紡織 fang3zhi1, n. & v.i., 紡織廠 textile mill;
5. 紡織 fang3zhi1, n. & v.i., 紡織娘, a kind of cicada whose song reminds of incessant whirl of spinning wheel.

紛 Num. Index: 93B.50-8 ㄈㄣ fen1 .

Adj. & adv. Confusing, tangled, profuse: 紛爭 confused wrangling;
雪片紛飛 snowflakes flutter about;
紛至沓來 (guests, etc.) come in a throng: 繽紛 (flowers) 93B.80 in profusion.

Words 1. 紛歧 fen1chi1, v. i., (opinions) diverge in confusion: 意見紛歧 a confusing variety of opinions.
2. 紛紛 fen1fen1, adj. & adv., profuse, -ly: 紛紛揚揚 profusely.
3. 紛亂 fen1luan4, adj., disorderly (assembly, program, furniture).
4. 紛綸 fen1lun2, adj., profuse, plenteous, filled full.
5. 紛擾 fen1rao3, v.t. & adj. & n., confuse, -ing, -sion, annoyance, disturbance.
6. 紛雜 fen1za2, adj., disorderly (crowd, assortment of things).
7. 紛紜 fen1yUn2, adj., profuse and confusing.

約 Num. Index: 93B.50-9 ㄩㄝ yUe1 .

N. A treaty, agreement, appointment: 條約 treaty;
盟約 treaty of alliance;
和約 peace treaty;
契約 commercial agreement;
婚約 marriage agreement;
聘約 appointment (to teach), also betrothal;
訂約，立約 make an agreement, treaty;
諦約 form agreement;
背約 break agreement or treaty;
解約，退約 terminate agreement;
踐約 carry out terms of agreement;
爽約 fail to turn up;
赴約 go to appointment;
約期，約會 yUe1chi2, yUe1hui4↓;
舊約，新約 the Old, New Testament.

V.i. (1) To make an appointment: 約定 yUe1ding4↓;
邀約 invite.
(2) To restrain, keep in control: 約束 yUe1shu4¹↓.

Adj. & adv. (1) Simple, -ly, brief, -ly: □約言之 to put it briefly.
(2) Careful in spending: 節約，儉約 ditto.
(3) About, roughly: 約莫，約略 yUe1mo0, yUe1lUe4↓.
(4) Indistinct: 隱約，隱隱約約 ditto.

Words 1. 約請 yUe1qing3, v. t., to invite.
2. 約期 yUe1chi2, v.t. & n., (to make) appointment.
3. 約迭 yUe1die2, adj., (MC) about (100 people, etc.).
4. 約定 yUe1ding4, v.t., to agree (on date, meeting).
5. 約法 yUe1fa3, n., as in 約法三章 (AC) simple agreement with the people by new government.
6. 約分 yUe1fen1, n., (math.) common denominator.
7. 約黃 yUe1huang2, n., (MC) yellowish paint on ladies' temples.
8. 約會 yUe1hui4, n., an appointment.
9. 約計 yUe1ji4, adv., in rough reckoning.
10. 約據 yUe1jU4, n., written agreement.
11. 約指 yUe1zhi3, n., ring finger.
12. 約略 yUe1lUe4, adv., roughly (in estimate): 約略這個時候 about this time;
13. 約略 yUe1lUe4, adv., 約略半月 about a fortnight.
14. 約莫 yUe1mo0, adv., ditto.
15. 約束 yUe1shu4¹, v.t., to restrain, control (children).
16. 約數 yUe1shu4², n., (math.) divider, cf. 倍數 multiple.
17. 約同 yUe1tong2, adv., together with (a few friends, etc.).

絢 Num. Index: 93B.50-9 ㄒㄩㄢˋ xUan4 .

Adj. Effulgent, gleaming.

Words 1. 絢爛 xUan4lan4, adj., flashing, brilliant with lighting and colors: 文章絢爛 writing sparkles.
2. 絢練 xUan4lian4, adj., ditto.

綯 Num. Index: 93B.50-9 ㄊㄠˊ tao2 .

N. A twisted rope.

V.t. To twist rope: 綯索；
綯住 to tie up.

縐 Num. Index: 93B.50-9 ㄓㄡˋ zhou4 .

N. (1) Crepe.
(2) U. f. 皺 wrinkles, creases.

Words 1. 縐布 zhou4bu4, n., crepe cloth.
2. 縐絺 zhou4chi1, n., (AC) fine silk crepe.
3. 縐紗 zhou4sha1, n., crepe silk.
4. 縐紋（兒） zhou4wurn (zhou4werer0), n., creases (also wr. 皺).

𥉐 Num. Index: 93B.50-9 ㄒㄧㄡˋ xiu4 . [Pop. of 繡 93B.22]

終 Num. Index: 93B.63-9 ㄓㄨㄥ zhong1 . [Usu. printed as 終]

N. (1) End, ending, finish: 年終 year-end;
期終 end of semester;
終點 zhong1dian3↓;
告終 (a work) is finished, completed;
有始有終 once started, carry to the finish－steadfast to the end;
始終 adv., from the beginning to the end;
始終不說一句話 never said a single word;
終始 zhong1shi3↓.
(2) Death: 臨終時候 before one expires;
臨終之言 dying advice or instructions;
壽終正寢 die peacefully;
送終attend s. o.'s funeral.
(3) A surname.

V.i. (1) To close a matter: 終了，終結 zhong1liao3, zhong1jie2↓.
(2) To die: 無疾而終 die without known cause;
終其天年 live to old age.

Adj. (1) Whole, entire: 終日，終年，終身，終生 zhong1ri4, zhong1nian2, zhong1shen1, zhong1sheng1↓;
終夜 the whole night.
(2) (AC) lasting: 以永終譽 and win lasting fame.

Adv. In the end, after all: esp. 終於: 終於失敗 fail in the end;
(with negative adv.) 終不悔改 never repent after all;
終非良計 after all it's not a good plan;
終不成 you are not going to … after all;
(with aux.) 終須 after all must;
終須一走 after all, a trip cannot be avoided;
終必 after all must (fail, etc.);
終有一日 one day there will (happen);
see compp. 終久，終究，終極 zhong1jiu3, zhong1jiu4, zhong1ji2↓.

Prep. Through: 終其一生 through his entire life.

Words 1. 終不成 zhong1bu4cheng2, phr., (a surmise) will not go so far as to: 終不成殺他兄弟 one cannot believe he will go so far as to kill his brother.
2. 終㪫 zhong1chang3, n., (1) ending (of series of events);
3. 終㪫 zhong1chang3, n., (2) the last series of examinations.
4. 終點 zhong1dian3, n., terminal point.
5. 終歸 zhong1gui1, adv., in the end :終歸輸還給他 in the end lose it all back to him.
6. 終古 zhong1gu3, adv., in early times, since olden days: 終古紅顏多薄命 since olden times, beautiful women have suffered a harsh life.
7. 終朝 zhong1zhao1, adv., (LL) all morning (rain).
8. 終結 zhong1jie2, adv. & n., the end, in the end;
9. 終結 zhong1jie2, v. t., to wind up (matter).
10. 終竟 zhong1jing4, adv. & n., the end, in the end.
11. 終久 zhong1jiu3, (1) adv., sooner or later, in the end;
12. 終久 zhong1jiu3, (2) v. i., last long: 不能終久 cannot last long.
13. 終究 zhong1jiu4 zhong1jiu0, adv., after all (he is your brother, etc.).
14. 終極 zhong1ji2, n., the extreme, the limit, the final outcome.
15. 終竣 zhong1jUn4, v. i., (LL) be completed.
16. 終局 zhong1jU2, n., final upshot.
17. 終止 zhong1zhi3, (1) v. i., to stop, cease (work, etc.);
18. 終止 zhong1zhi3, (2) n., end: 沒有終止 without stop or end.
19. 終了 zhong1liao3, v. i., be completed, finished.
20. 終年 zhong1nian2, adv., the whole year round.
21. 終日 zhong1ri4, adv., all day.
22. 終審 zhong1shen3, n., (law) the final court trial.
23. 終身 zhong1shen1, adv., the whole life.
24. 終生 zhong1sheng1, adv., ditto.
25. 終食 zhong1shi2, n., (AC) the time of a meal, a short while.
26. 終始 zhong1shi3, (1) v. i., as in 相終始 stick together from beginning to end;
27. 終始 zhong1shi3, (2) adv., from beginning to end (＝始終).
28. 終天 zhong1tian1, adv., all one's life: 抱恨終天 to regret forever.
29. 終養 zhong1yang3, v. i., enjoy the privilege of serving parents in their old age.

純 Num. Index: 93B.70-1 ㄔㄨㄣˊ chun2 (*ㄓㄨㄣˇ zhun3 ).

N. (*zhun3) (AC) rim, braid.

Adj. & adv. (1) Pure, -ly, unadulterated: 純白，純黑 solid white, black;
純粹 chun2cui4↓;
純金，純銀 pure gold, silver;
純品 pure, unadulterated product;
純種，純血 pure breed;
純孝 completely filial (son);
純嘏 pure blessing.
(2) Honest, sincere, loyal: 純正，純良 chun2zheng4, chun2liang2↓;
純臣 a loyal minister.

Words 1. 純篤 chun2du4, adj., honest, devoted.
2. 純厚 chun2hou4, adj., ditto.
3. 純正 chun2zheng4, adj., upright, honest.
4. 純潔 chun2jie2, adj., pure (heart, water, character).
5. 純淨 chun2jing4, adj., ditto.
6. 純良 chun2liang2, adj., good, gentle (people.)
7. 純利 chun2li4, n., net profit.
8. 純樸 chun2pu3, adj., simple and honest.
9. 純如 chun2ru2, adj., (AC, mus.) harmonious.
10. 純熟 chun2shu2, adj., welllearned (lesson), fluent (language).
11. 純粹 chun2cui4, adj. & adv., pure, -ly, clear, -ly, complete, -ly: 純粹是他不是 it is completely his mistake;
12. 純粹 chun2cui4, adj. & adv., 純粹是假造事實 it is a pure fabrication.

繞 Num. Index: 93B.70-1 ㄖㄠˋ rao4 .

V.t. (1) Entwine, intertwine: 纏繞 to wind round;
繞在一起 twine together;
繞起來 twist together, coil or wind up.
(2) Revolve, encircle: 繞㪫一週 go round the stadium (or any enclosed area) once;
繞地球一週 revolve round the earth once;
圍繞 surround;
環繞 enclose, encircle;
繞過 by-pass;
繞道兒 rao4dao4(er0)↓;
繞路 make a detour;
繞行 go in a roundabout way;
繞越 make a detour to bypass;
繞圈（彎）子 (lit. & fig.) go in a circle;
繞圈兒 ditto;
繞脖子 ditto;
繞彎兒 take a stroll;
繞月軌道 (astron.) lunar orbit.

Words 1. 繞道（兒） rao4dao4(er0), v. i. & n., detour.
2. 繞住 rao4zhu0, adj., temporarily confused, perplexed, bewildered, nonplussed.
3. 繞指柔 rao4zhi3rou2, phr., (of persons pliant or tractable (“can be twisted around the finger”).
4. 繞口令（兒） rao4kou3ling4(er0), n., (1) a tongue twister;
5. 繞口令（兒） rao4kou3ling4(er0), n., (2) roundabout talk.
6. 繞樑 rao4liang2, adj., (of music) reverberating: 繞樑三日 the tone lingered in the room for three days.
7. 繞磨 rao4mo0, v. t., (1) set a trap for (s. o.);
8. 繞磨 rao4mo0, v. t., (2) to wind round.
9. 繞嘴 rao4zui3, adj., difficult to pronounce or speak.
10. 繞遠兒 rao4yuaaer0, v. i., (lit. & fig.) go in a roundabout way.

綣 Num. Index: 93B.70-1 ㄑㄩㄢˇ qUan3 .

V.i. See 繾綣 93B.83.

紕 Num. Index: 93B.70-2 ㄆㄧ pi1 (ㄆㄧˊ pi2 ).

N. Border of dress.

V.t. Sew up (broken patches).

Words 1. 紕漏 pi1lou4, n., careless mistake, omission: 這件事出了紕漏 s.t. goes wrong with this matter.
2. 紕繆 pi1miu4, adj., erroneous (opinion, statement).

□ Num. Index: 93B.70-2 ㄐㄧㄡˇ jiu3 (ㄐㄧㄡ jiu1 ).

V.i. To curl (of rope, beard).

絖 Num. Index: 93B.70-2 ㄎㄨㄤˋ kuang4 . [Var. of 纊 93B.80]

緄 Num. Index: 93B.70-4 ㄍㄨㄣˇ gun3 .

N. A cord;
hemming.

V.t. Embroider, make hemming: 緄邊 embroidered border or dress.

繩 Num. Index: 93B.70-4 ㄕㄥˊ sheng2 . [Abbr. □]

N. (1) (sheng2zi0, sheng2er0) A rope, cord, string: 僡繩 hemp cord;
細繩，繩子 a piece of string.
(2) Rule of conduct, a guideline: 準繩 guideline, standard;
繩墨，繩尺 sheng2mo4, sheng2chi3↓.

V.t. (LL) To guide, rectify, hold to the right standard: 繩之以法 punish s.o. according to law, to keep s.o. within line by punishments;
繩正 sheng2zheng4↓.

Words 1. 繩橋 sheng2qiao2, n., a rope bridge.
2. 繩宝 sheng2chuang2, n., a hammock.
3. 繩尺 sheng2chi3, n., (LL) correct guides to conduct, cf. 規矩 91S.70.
4. 繩正 sheng2zheng4, v. t., (LL) to correct s.o.'s mistake.
5. 繩伎 sheng2ji4, n., tightrope walking.
6. 繩墨 sheng2mo4, n., carpenter's guideline made by ink marking, (fig.) discipline, standard: 不拘繩墨 do not stick to usual formalities.
7. 繩繩 sheng2sheng2, adj., (AC) (1) continuous, unending;
8. 繩繩 sheng2sheng2, adj., expansive;
9. 繩繩 sheng2sheng2, adj., (2) cautious.
10. 繩戲 sheng2xi4, n., see sheng2ji4↑.
11. 繩樞 sheng2shu1, phr., 甕牖繩樞 (AC) using broken jars for windows and rope for fastening doors－living in extreme poverty.
12. 繩索 sheng2suo3, n., a rope.

紀 Num. Index: 93B.70-5 ㄐㄧˋ ji4 (also ㄐㄧˇ ji3 ).

N. (1) A year: 年紀 a person's age;
紀元 ji4yUan2↓.
(2) A period of years: 世紀 a century.
(3) (AC) a period of twelve years.
(4) (Geol.) a subdivision of a geological era.
(5) Rules, regulations, laws: 紀律 ji4lU4, 紀綱 ji4gang1↓;
綱紀 discipline, rules of conduct;
法紀 law and discipline.
(6) A surname.

V.t. (1) To sort (silk threads).
(2) To record in writing: 紀事 ji4shi4, 紀年 ji4nian2, 紀錄 ji4lu4↓.

Words 1. 紀綱 ji4gang1, n., (1) legal institutions, legal and political order;
2. 紀綱 ji4gang1, n., (2) (AC) a servant.
3. 紀極 ji4ji2, n., the ultimate end (of things).
4. 紀錄 ji4lu4, (1) v. t., put down in writing;
5. 紀錄 ji4lu4, (2) n., the minutes of a meeting, written records;
6. 紀錄 ji4lu4, (3) (sports) the best record yet achieved.
7. 紀律 ji4lU4, n., discipline, morale.
8. 紀念 ji4nian4, v. t., celebrate, commemorate: 紀念日 anniversaries of important events;
9. 紀念 ji4nian4, v. t., 紀念門 a memorial arch;
10. 紀念 ji4nian4, v. t., 紀念冊 a memento book;
11. 紀念 ji4nian4, v. t., 紀念品 souvenir;
12. 紀念 ji4nian4, v. t., 紀念碑 a memorial tablet, a cenotaph;
13. 紀念 ji4nian4, v. t., 紀念郵票 a commemorative stamp.
14. 紀年 ji4nian2, n., annals, yearly record of events.
15. 紀行 ji4xing2, n., travel diary.
16. 紀事 ji4shi4, (1) v. t., to chronicle;
17. 紀事 ji4shi4, (2) n., chronicles, records.
18. 紀序 ji4xU4, n., order of precedence.
19. 紀元 ji4yUan2, n., the beginning of a reign or an era: 紀元前 B. C.;
20. 紀元 ji4yUan2, n., 紀元後 A. D.

絕 Num. Index: 93B.70-5 ㄐㄩㄝˊ jUe2 .

N. A poem with four lines to a stanza: 五絕（七絕）such a poem with five (or seven) characters to one line;
絕句 jUe2jU4↓.

V.i. (1) To end, cut short, break off: 絕命 jUe2ming4, 絕交 jUe2jiao1, 絕跡 jUe2ji1, 絕種 jUe2zhong3↓;
絕罰 excommunication.
(2) Cut off, isolated: 絕島 jUe2dao3¹, 絕境 jUe2jing4, 絕路 jUe2lu4↓.

Adj. (1) Lacking, wanting, devoid of: 絕乏 jUe2fa2↓.
(2) Heirless: 絕後 jUe2hou4, 絕嗣 jUe2syh↓.
(3) Extinct: 絕版 jUe2ban3↓.
(4) Absolute, extreme: 絕等 jUe2deng3↓;
絕頂 jUe2ding3↓;
絕景 jUe2jing3↓.

Adv. (1) Very: 絕好，絕佳 very good, excellent;
絕早 extremely early;
絕大多數 the great (overwhelming) majority.
(2) Definitely: 絕對 jUe2dui4↓;
絕不 definitely not, never will;
絕無僅有 one and the only one.

Words 1. 絕版 jUe2ban3, adj., (of books) out of print.
2. 絕壁 jUe2bi4, n., an inaccessible precipice.
3. 絕筆 jUe2bi3, n., a person's last written words before his death.
4. 絕群 jUe2qUn2, adj., matchless, peerless, unrivaled.
5. 絕島 jUe2dao3¹, n., a lone far-off island.
6. 絕倒 jUe2dao3², v.i., (1) laugh loudly: 哄堂絕倒 all broke into a loud laugh;
7. 絕倒 jUe2dao3², v.i., (2) swoon from grief.
8. 絕代 jUe2dai4, (1) n., time immemorial;
9. 絕代 jUe2dai4, (2) adj., without a match, peerless: 絕代佳人 a matchless beauty.
10. 絕等 jUe2deng3, adj., matchless, the highest (skill, products).
11. 絕地 jUe2di4, n., (1) a dangerous terrain;
12. 絕地 jUe2di4, n., (2) a dead end, an impasse, a place of doom.
13. 絕頂 jUe2ding3, (1) n., the highest point, summit;
14. 絕頂 jUe2ding3, (2) adv., extremely: 聰明絕頂 remarkably clever (intelligent).
15. 絕對 jUe2dui4, (1) adj., absolute (opp. 相對 relative);
16. 絕對 jUe2dui4, (2) 絕對 or 絕對的 adv., definitely: 這件事絕對做不到 this matter is definitely impossible;
17. 絕對 jUe2dui4, adv., 絕對是 absolutely right;
18. 絕對 jUe2dui4, adv., 絕對可靠 absolutely reliable.
19. 絕乏 jUe2fa2, adj., completely short of goods.
20. 絕港 jUe2gang3, n., a harbor without access to rivers.
21. 絕後 jUe2hou4, adj., (1) heirless, without issue;
22. 絕後 jUe2hou4, adj., (2) 空前絕後 phr., unpredented and cannot be repeated.
23. 絕戶 jUe2hu4, adj., heirless, without issue.
24. 絕𤂌 jUe2ji1, v. i., (flies, mosquitoes, great art) completely disappear.
25. 絕交 jUe2jiao1, v. i., break off friendly relations with (person, country).
26. 絕技 jUe2ji4, n., an incomparable skill.
27. 絕境 jUe2jing4, n., (1) a place of doom: 陷於絕境 no hope for escape or recovery;
28. 絕境 jUe2jing4, n., (2) a secluded spot.
29. 絕景 jUe2jing3, n., an incomparable scenery.
30. 絕種 jUe2zhong3, v. i., (of living organism) become extinct.
31. 絕句 jUe2jU4, n., a poem with four lines to a stanza, each line consisting of five or seven characters.
32. 絕口 jUe2kou3, v. i., stop talking: 絕口不談 never mention it again.
33. 絕糧 jUe2liang2, v. i., run short of food.
34. 絕路 jUe2lu4, n., dead end, no way out.
35. 絕倫 jUe2lun2, adj., incomparable, matchless.
36. 絕妙 jUe2miao4, adj., exquisite, most wonderful.
37. 絕命 jUe2ming4, v. i., about to die: 絕命書 last words written on one's deathbed.
38. 絕品 jUe2pin3, n., a very rare work of art.
39. 絕色 jUe2se4, n., a rare beauty.
40. 絕響 jUe2xiang3, v. i., (great work of art) be without followers.
41. 絕世 jUe2shi4, (1) adj., heirless, without issue;
42. 絕世 jUe2shi4, (2) peerless, without a match: 忠勇絕世 unrivaled in loyalty and courage;
43. 絕世 jUe2shi4, (3) v.i., die.
44. 絕食 jUe2shi2, v. i., (go on) a hunger strike.
45. 絕學 jUe2xUe2, (1) n., an anc. study lost to the modern world;
46. 絕學 jUe2xUe2, (2) v. i., give up all studies: 絕學無憂 I would not be sorry if I should be ignorant.
47. 絕緒 jUe2xU4, adj., see jUe2syh↓.
48. 絕俗 jUe2su2, v. i., (1) rise above the general run of people;
49. 絕俗 jUe2su2, v. i., (2) be free from worldly cares.
50. 絕嗣 jUe2syh, adj., heirless, without issue.
51. 絕望 jUe2wang4, (1) adj., hopeless, in despair;
52. 絕望 jUe2wang4, (2) v. i., despair.
53. 絕藝 jUe2yi4, n., see jUe2ji4↑.
54. 絕緣 jUe2yUan2, (1) v. i., break off relations;
55. 絕緣 jUe2yUan2, (2) adj. & v.i., (phys.) insulate : 絕緣體 (phys.) an insulator.
56. 絕域 jUe2yU4, n., a distant and inaccessible region;
57. 絕域 jUe2yU4, n., (fig.) a hopeless situation.

纜 Num. Index: 93B.70-5 ㄌㄢˋ lan4 (*ㄌㄢˇ lan3 ).

N. A rope, cable, hawser: 纜繩 cordage, thick ropes;
般纜 rope or cable by which a ship is anchored or towed, a towrope;
鋼纜 a steel cable;
電纜 telegraphic cable;
纜車 cable car.

統 Num. Index: 93B.70-6 ㄊㄨㄥˇ tong3 .

N. Order, system: 系統，統系 genealogical tree, lineage;
(philosophic or administrative) system;
皇統 the imperial genealogical tree;
道統，正統 orthodox tradition, explained as a continuous heritage from the ideal emperors 堯，舜，禹，湯，周公 and Confucius;
傳統 tradition;
體統 orderly appearance;
不成體統 unorthodox, disgraceful appearance;
總統 president of republic.

V.i. & t. (1) To unite: 統一 tong3yi1↓;
一統 to unite under one rule.
(2) To command, lead: 統兵 command troops;
統轄，總統 govern as the head;
統帥，統領 tong3shuai4², tong3ling3, etc.↓.

Adj. & adv. All, entirely (interch. 通): 統通，統共 tong3tong1, tong3gong4↓;
統盤（通盤）計劃 plan as a whole;
統籌（通籌）辦理 take charge and plan as a whole;
籠統 in an inexact, undefined slipshod manner.

Words 1. 統共 tong3gong4, adv., altogether, all counted (＝通共), all in all.
2. 統計 tong3ji4, v. i. & t. & n., (compile) statistics: 統計起來；
3. 統計 tong3ji4, v. i. & t. & n., 人口統計 population statistics;
4. 統計 tong3ji4, v. i. & t. & n., 統計圖表（數字）statistical charts (figures).
5. 統制 tong3zhi4¹, v. t., to govern (troops, territory).
6. 統治 tong3zhi4², v. t. & n., rule, govern;
7. 統治 tong3zhi4², v. t. & n., 統治權 right to rule;
8. 統治 tong3zhi4², v. t. & n., 統治階級 ruling class.
9. 統括 tong3kuo4, (1) v. t., include altogether;
10. 統括 tong3kuo4, (2) adj., all-inclusive.
11. 統類 tong3lei4, n., categories, species, kinds.
12. 統例 tong3li4, n., general rules.
13. 統領 tong2ling3, n., commander.
14. 統收 tong3shou1, n., centralized receipt: 統收統支 centralized bursary system.
15. 統率 tong3shuai4¹, v. t., to command (troops).
16. 統帥 tong3shuai4², v. t. & n., command;
17. 統帥 tong3shuai4², v. t. & n., commander.
18. 統緒 tong3xU4, n., system of affairs, things.
19. 統體 tong2ti3, n., whole body, the whole.
20. 統廳 tong3ting1, n., hall connecting houses.
21. 統艙 tong3cang1, n., steerage, deck, dist. cabins;
22. 統艙 tong3cang1, n., 統艙客 steerage passenger.
23. 統通 tong3tong1, adv., see tong3gong4↑.
24. 統統 tong2tong3, adv., entirely, all, altogether: 統統遺失 all lost (＝通通).
25. 統一 tong3yi1, v. t., to unite, to bring under one system: 統一全國（國語，幣制）unite the country (national language, monetary system);
26. 統一 tong3yi1, p. p., united.

紽 Num. Index: 93B.70-6 ㄊㄨㄛˊ tuo2 .

N. Strand of silk.

紈 Num. Index: 93B.70-9 ㄨㄢˊ wan2 .

N. White stiff silk;
gauze.

Words 1. 紈懓 wan2ku4, n., silk trousers;
2. 紈懓 wan2ku4, n., 紈懓子弟 rich men's sons (“in silk pyjamas”).
3. 紈扇 wan2shan4, n., a flat, round fan with framed gauze.
4. 紈素 wan2su4, n., white, fine gauze.

紇 Num. Index: 93B.70-9 ㄏㄜˊ he2 (*ㄍㄜ ge1 ).

N. Inferior silk.

Words 1. 紇繨（兒） *ge1da0(er0), n., a lump of thread, a knot.

絁 Num. Index: 93B.70-9 ㄙˋ si4 .

N. A coarse silk fabric.

纔 Num. Index: 93B.70-9 ㄘㄞˊ cai2 . [Pop. 才, dist. 讒 60A.70]

Adv. (1) Just, just now: 剛纔，方纔 ditto;
纔待，纔要 was just going to: 纔來 has just come;
這纔明白 now it has become clear, or now one understands.
(2) Only: 纔不過 is only just (so much);
纔只，纔有 there is only;
她纔十二歲 she is only twelve.

Conj. Then, only then: 考試完了，纔可以玩 wait till after the examinations, then you can go and play.

織 Num. Index: 93B.71-6 ㄓ zhi1 .

V.t. (1) To weave: 紡織 spin and weave, see 紡 93A.50;
毛織品 woolens, woolen fabrics;
棉織品 cotton goods;
絲織品 silks;
針織品 knitted goods;
織花 woven pattern;
織布 woven cloth, to weave;
編織 weave (a basket, etc.).
(2) To organize: 組織 93B.30.
(3) To frame up: 羅織成獄 frame up a crime.

Words 1. 織布娘 zhi1bu4niang2, n., name for cicada.
2. 織補 zhi1bu3, v.i. & t., mend clothing by experts to look like original.
3. 織畫 zhi1hua4, n., hand-woven painting.
4. 織毛衣 zhi1mao2yi1, n., knitted woolens;
5. 織毛衣 zhi1mao2yi1, n., sweater.
6. 織女 zhi1nU3, n., the “Spinster Maid,”a constellation celebrated in song and fable as lover of Cowboy 牛郎, another constellation, who are separated by the Milky Way and permitted to meet once a year.
7. 織𥉐 zhi1xiu4, n., fine hand embroidery.
8. 織紋 zhi1wen2, n., woven pattern;
9. 織紋 zhi1wen2, n., 織紋螺 n., a kind of snail.

絏 Num. Index: 93B.71-7 ㄒㄧㄝˋ xie4 .

N. (1) (AC) Reins.
(2) 縲絏 93B.01.

絨 Num. Index: 93B.71-7 ㄖㄨㄥˊ rong2 .

N. Cotton, silk or woolen goods: 絨布 rong2bu4↓;
絨花布 fine cotton fabrics;
絨毬兒 color woolen balls;
絨帽，絨鞋，絨襪，絨毬子 felt cap, shoes, sock, blanket;
絨氈 blanket;
絨線 rong2xian4↓;
絨繩（兒）yarn;
絨頭繩兒 yarn for tying hair;
絨線兒舖 store selling articles for sewing;
毛絨 woolen yarn;
團絨 woolen balls;
絲絨 silk velvet;
天鵝絨 velvet;
法蘭絨 flannel;
駱駝絨 camel-hair fabric.

Words 1. 絨蛂 rong2bie2, n., (zoo.) mimela lucidula.
2. 絨布 rong2bu4, n., woolens, flannels.
3. 絨花樹 rong2hua1shu4, n., (bot.) the silk tree, albizzia julibrissin (also 絨樹).
4. 絨線 rong2xian4, n., (1) silk threads;
5. 絨線 rong2xian4, n., (2) woolen yarn.
6. 絨鼠 rong2shu3, n., (zoo.) Chinchilla.

㵟 Num. Index: 93B.71-7 ㄒㄧㄢˋ xian4 . [Var. of 線 93B.02]

緘 Num. Index: 93B.71-7 ㄐㄧㄢ jian1 .

N. A letter: 緘札 jian1zha2↓;
信緘，書緘 a note, message;
吉緘 a home letter;
玉緘 (court.) your kind favor.

V.t. To close, to seal: 緘口 jian1kou3, 緘默 jian1mo4, 緘密 jian1mi4↓.

Words 1. 緘札 jian1zha2, n., a written communication, note, letter.
2. 緘口 jian1kou3, v.i. & t., to seal up (a letter);
3. 緘口 jian1kou3, v.i. & t., keep mouth shut.
4. 緘密 jian1mi4, adj., firmly sealed;
5. 緘密 jian1mi4, adj., kept secret.
6. 緘默 jian1mo4, v.i., keep silent and say nothing.

纖 Num. Index: 93B.71-7 ㄒㄧㄢ xian1 .

Adj. Minute, slender, fine: 纖指 slender finger;
纖腰 slender waist;
纖細，纖小 xian1xi4, xian1xiao3↓.

Adv. In detail: 纖悉無遺 no detail escapes notice.

Words 1. 纖巧 xian1qiao3, adj., exquisite (carving, needlework, lady's watch).
2. 纖兒 xian1e2er0, n., (AC) tender children.
3. 纖毫 xian1hao2, (1) n., minute particles;
4. 纖毫 xian1hao2, (2) adj., infinitesimal, tiny: 沒有纖毫差別 not the slightest difference.
5. 纖介 xian1jie4, n., tiny details (also wr. 芥).
6. 纖毛 xian1mao2, n., (zoo.) 纖毛蟲類 ciliata.
7. 纖柔 xian1rou2, adj., soft and smooth (hand).
8. 纖弱 xian1ruo4, adj., fragile, tender (health);
9. 纖弱 xian1ruo4, adj., weak and small.
10. 纖小 xian1xiao3, adj., tiny, trivial, insignificant (detail).
11. 纖纖 xian1xian1, adj., slender (hands);
12. 纖纖 xian1xian1, adj., trivial: 纖纖細故 trivial events, details.
13. 纖屑 xian1xie4, adj., piddling, trivial, frothy (affairs).
14. 纖細 xian1xi4, adj., slender (waist);
15. 纖細 xian1xi4, adj., microscopic, insignificant (detail).
16. 纖微 xian1wei2¹, n., & adj., see xian1hao2↑.
17. 纖維 xian1wei2², n., fibre, fibrous tissue: 纖維根 fibrous root;
18. 纖維 xian1wei2², n., 纖維素 cellulose;
19. 纖維 xian1wei2², n., 人造纖維 artificial fibre (nylon, etc.).
20. 纖妍 xian1yan2, adj., slender and pretty.
21. 纖玉 xian1yU4, n., (LL) lady's hand or fingers.

紙 Num. Index: 93B.71-9 ㄓˇ zhi3 . [Var. of 喆]

N. Paper: 硬紙 thick paper, brown paper;
硬紙板 cardboard;
宪生紙 sanitary napkin;
紙巾 paper napkin;
吸墨紙 blotting paper;
複寫紙 carbon paper;
紙條 a slip of paper;
紙片 a card;
片紙隻字 just a note with writing on it;
紙杯 paper cup;
洛陽紙貴 sensational sale of a new book (causing paper shortage);
紙上談兵 be armchair strategist;
紙老虎 “paper tiger”－not to be feared;
紙包不住火 paper cannot wrap fire－futile effort to stop scandal.

Words 1. 紙版 zhi2ban3, n., (1) cardboard;
2. 紙版 zhi2ban3, n., (2) papiermache for printing;
3. 紙版 zhi2ban3, n., matrix.
4. 紙幣 zhi3bi4, n., paper money.
5. 紙錢兒 zhi3chiarer0, n., paper money burnt for the use of the departed spirits.
6. 紙張 zhi3zhang1, n., paper.
7. 紙馬 zhi2ma3, n., paper horse burned at funeral for use in the nether world.
8. 紙媒（兒） zhi3mei2 (zhi3merer0), n., a paper roll, shaped like drinking straw, used for lighting pipe.
9. 紙捻兒 zhi2niaaer0, n., ditto.
10. 紙牌 zhi3pai2, n., playing cards.
11. 紙樣 zhi3yang4, n., paper pattern (tailoring).
12. 紙煙 zhi3yan1, n., cigarette (also 捲煙，煙捲兒).
13. 紙鳶 zhi3yUan1, n., a kite.
14. 紙魚 zhi3yU2, n., name for silver fish which eats into books.

繐 Num. Index: 93B.72-1 ㄙㄨㄟˋ sui4 .

N. Fine textured cloth: 繐帳 curtain hung around coffin.

緦 Num. Index: 93B.72-4 ㄙ si1 .

N. Fine linen.

Words 1. 緦服 si1fu2, n., mourning for distant relatives (great-great-grandfathers, wife's parents, cousins of different surnames, etc,) limited to three months (called technically 小功).

總 Num. Index: 93B.72-9 ㄗㄨㄥˇ zong3 . [Abbr. □; err. var. □]

V.t. Collect, gather, assemble, add together.

Adj. General, chief, main, head: 總統 zong3tong3, 總裁 zong3cai2↓;
老總 (coll.) the chief, the boss;
總經理 zong3jing1li3, 總編輯 zong3bian1ji4↓;
總公司 the head office (of company, firm);
總部 zong3bu4↓;
總攻擊令 an order to mount a general attack.

Adv. (1) Altogether: 總共 zong3gong4↓;
總之 zong3zhi0↓;
總而言之 in fine, in a word, put in a nutshell.
(2) At any rate, in any event, anyway, anyhow: 他總不肯讓步 in no event would he ever give in;
總有一天你會明白 there must be a day when you will understand.

Words 1. 總辦 zong3ban4, n., director general, superintendent.
2. 總編輯 zong3bian1ji4, n., editor in chief.
3. 總部 zong3bu4, n., general headquarters (of army, navy, air force).
4. 總得 tzurngdeei, vb. phr., (will) have to, have got to, must… anyway: 凡事總得三思而行 one has to think twice before doing anything;
5. 總得 tzurngdeei, vb. phr., other phrr. similarly used are 總要，總須.
6. 總動員 zong3dong4yUan2, n., (1) general mobilization of the armed forces;
7. 總動員 zong3dong4yUan2, n., (2) mobilization of an entire group of people for a given task.
8. 總髮 tzurngfa3, n., (LL) childhood.
9. 總綱 zong3gang1, n., general outline.
10. 總括 zong3gua1, v.t., to sum up, summarize, put in a nutshell: 總括一句 in a word;
11. 總括 zong3gua1, v.t., 總括起來 to summarize.
12. 總丱 zong3guan4, n., (LL) childhood.
13. 總共 zong3gong4, adv., altogether: 總共五百人 there are altogether 500 persons.
14. 總行 zong3hang2, n., head office (of bank, company).
15. 總號 zong3hao4, n., (1) the head office (of business firm) (opp. 支店 branch office);
16. 總號 zong3hao4, n., (2) (punctuation) a colon.
17. 總合 zong3he2¹, v.i., (of things) put together.
18. 總和 zong3he2², n., (arithmetic) sum total, grand total.
19. 總會 zong3hui4¹, (1) v.i., gather or assemble together;
20. 總會 zong3hui4¹, (2) n., a club (-house): 夜總會 a night club;
21. 總會 zong3hui4¹, n., general headquarters of an association: 總工會 general (national) labor union.
22. 總匯 zong3hui4², v.i. & n., to flow or flock together;
23. 總匯 zong3hui4², v.i. & n., confluence, concourse.
24. 總長 tzurngzhang3, n., formerly, a Cabinet minister.
25. 總帳 zong3zhang4, n., general ledger (of business firm).
26. 總結 zong3jie2, (1) n., summary, conclusion;
27. 總結 zong3jie2, (2) v.t., to sum up, summarize, recapitulate.
28. 總機關 zong3ji1guan1, n., (1) headquarters;
29. 總機關 zong3ji1guan1, n., (2) the head switchboard.
30. 總計 zong3ji4, phr., amount to a total of.
31. 總經理 zong3jing1li3, n., general manager.
32. 總集 zong3ji2, n., an anthology of works of certain period or category.
33. 總角 zong3juer, n., childhood.
34. 總主筆 zong3zhu2bi3, n., chief editorial writer, editor in chief.
35. 總之 zong3zhi0, adv., in a word, in fine, in short, in a nutshell.
36. 總指揮 tzurngzhi3hui1, n., commanding general, commander (of a sector, area, front-line troops).
37. 總理 tzurngli3, (1) director general (of bank, political party);
38. 總理 tzurngli3, (2) the prime minister.
39. 總論 zong3lun4, n., a general introduction to a subject.
40. 總目 zong3mu4, n., a general index, table of contents.
41. 總數 zong3shu4, n., total amount, sum total.
42. 總算 zong3suan4, adv., on the whole, by and large, considering everything: 他功課總算不錯 on the whole he is a fairly good student in shcool.
43. 總司令 zong3si1ling4, n., commander in chief (of army, navy, air force).
44. 總裁 zong3cai2, n., (1) director general (of political party);
45. 總裁 zong3cai2, n., (2) governor (of bank).
46. 總統 tzurngtong3, n., (1) the president (of a country);
47. 總統 tzurngtong3, n., (2) formerly, a commanding officer (of army).
48. 總總 tzurngzong3, adj., numerous, abundant, teeming: 林林總總 in great abundance.
49. 總務 zong3wu4, n., general affairs, business department;
50. 總務 zong3wu4, n., business manager.

績 Num. Index: 93B.80-1 ㄐㄧ ji1 .

N. Deeds, any work done: 業績 accomplishments;
功績 meritorious acts;
勳績 outstanding achievements of a statesman, soldier, etc.;
考績 year-end review of an employee's efficiency and performance;
成績 achievements, scholastic record;
績效 ji1xiao4↓.

V.i. (1) Spin thread, join threads: 績麻 to twist threads;
績女 ji1nU3↓;
績紡 to wind, spin.
(2) To study: 績學 ji1xUe2↓.

Words 1. 績女 ji1nU3, n., a woman who spins thread.
2. 績效 ji1xiao4, n., results, effects.
3. 績學 ji1xUe2, adj., erudite: 績學之士 an erudite scholar.
4. 績用 ji1yong4, n., practical utility.

纘 Num. Index: 93B.80-1 ㄗㄨㄢˇ zuan3 .

V.i. Succeed to (position), continue to do (predecessor's work): 纘緒 zuan3xU4, 纘繼 zuan3ji4↓.

Words 1. 纘繼 zuan3ji4, v.i., carry on ancestral work.
2. 纘緒 zuan3xU4, v.i., ditto.

續 Num. Index: 93B.80-1 ㄒㄩˋ xU4 . [Abbr. □]

N. A surname.

V.i. & t. (1) To continue: 繼續，連續，接續，延續 ditto;
斷續，斷斷續續 continue from time to time, continue off and on (to give money, borrow money);
續談 continue the talk;
續假 extend the holiday leave;
補續，續補 complete, write supplement to unfinished work.
(2) To replace: 續絃 xU4xian2↓;
續娶 xU4qU3↓;
狗尾續貂 a sable coat with a dog's tail－(in disparagement) make an unworthy continuation of a great work.

Adj. & adv. Continued (installment): 續稿 supplement to manuscript;
續集，續篇，續版 xU4ji2, xU4pian1, xU4ban3↓;
連續 continuously.

Words 1. 續版 xU4ban3, n., later edition.
2. 續補 xU4bu3, v.t., to continue unfinished work or write sequel or supplement (to work).
3. 續娶 xU4qU3, v.t., to remarry.
4. 續鳧 xU4fu2, phr., (allu.) try to add length to duck's eggs, which would displease the duck (as trying to shorten crane's neck would displease the crane).
5. 續後 xU4hou4, adv., (MC) later.
6. 續集 xU4ji2, n., supplement(s) in author's works.
7. 續命湯 xU4ming4tang1, n., medicine to continue patient's life.
8. 續母 xU4mu3, n., stepmother (usu. 繼母).
9. 續篇 xU4pian1, n., sequel to some essay or collection of essays.
10. 續絃 xU4xian2, phr. (man) to remarry, “replace string” on music instrument.
11. 續續 xU4xU4, adv., continuously.
12. 續添 xU4tian1, v.t., to keep on adding (a son, coal to the fire).
13. 續約 xU4yUe1, v.i., renew tready or contract.

縝 Num. Index: 93B.80-2 ㄓㄣˇ zhen3 .

Adj. See 縝密 zhen3mi4↓.

Words 1. 縝密 ieenmi4, adj., closely woven, carefully thought-out (plan).

繢 Num. Index: 93B.80-2 ㄏㄨㄟˋ hui4 .

N. (1) (AC) colored silk.
(2) Var. of 繪 93B.41.

纊 Num. Index: 93B.80-6 ㄎㄨㄤˋ kuang4 .

N. (AC) silks.

繽 Num. Index: 93B.80-6 ㄅㄧㄣ bin1 .

Adj. In profusion, variegated.

Words 1. 繽繽 bin1bin1, adj., (LL) numerous (guests, leaves, etc.).
2. 繽紛 bin1fen1, adj., (LL) in rich variety or confusion.
3. 繽亂 bin1luan4, adj., (LL) in confusion.

□ Num. Index: 93B.81-1 ㄒㄩˋ xU4 . [Abbr. of 續 93B.80]

綾 Num. Index: 93B.82-1 ㄌㄧㄥˊ ling2 .

N. (ling2zi0) Damask;
a kind of thin but fairly stiff silk.

Words 1. 綾錦 ling2jin3, n., silk brocade.
2. 綾絹 ling2jUan4, n., fairly stiff silk.
3. 綾羅 ling2luo2, n., see 羅 41D.11.

紱 Num. Index: 93B.82-1 ㄈㄨˊ fu2 .

N. (AC) silk cord for holding jade seal through its nose;
紱冕 (fig.) referring to officialdom.

繖 Num. Index: 93B.82-2 ㄙㄢˇ san3 . [Anc. var. of 傘 81.10]

綆 Num. Index: 93B.82-3 ㄍㄥˇ geng3 .

N. A well rope: 綆短汲深 (selfdeprecatory) unequal to a given task (lit., “my rope is so short but the well is so deep”).

緅 Num. Index: 93B.82-3 ㄗㄡ zou1 .

N. (AC) a dark, purplish color.

緻 Num. Index: 93B.82-3 ㄓˋ zhi4 .

N. Fine woven silk.

Adj. Fine, close-woven: 精緻，細緻 delicate (carving, etc.);
雅緻 elegant (all can be wr. with 致).

Words 1. 緻密 zhi4mi4, adj., fine (mesh), closely woven (cloth, plot of novel).

級 Num. Index: 93B.82-3 ㄐㄧˊ ji2 .

N. (1) Rank(ing): 上級，下級 higher, lower rank;
一級上將 a full general.
(2) Grade or quality: 低級貨物 inferior goods;
高級品 high-quality articles;
甲級，乙級 first, second grade.
(3) Class in school: 班級 classes into which students are divided;
年級 ditto;
級會 class meeting;
級友 classmates;
同級生 fellow students of the same class.
(4) Short for 首級：斬首級數千 cut off thousands of enemy heads.

Words 1. 級俸 ji2feng4, n., salary scale.
2. 級任 ji2ren4, n., a class tutor.
3. 級數 ji2shu4, n., (math.) a series.

綴 Num. Index: 93B.82-3 ㄓㄨㄟˋ zhui4 .

V.t. To tie separate pieces together: 連綴起來 tie up or string up together;
補綴 make additions, insertions (to text, garment);
綴上，綴著 patch up, make patches (on clothing);
服上綴滿了珠子 the garment is studded with pearls;
綴輯 collate different versions;
綴句成章 put (ornate) sentences together in composition;
綴編，編綴成書 make different excerpts, passages, into a book.

Words 1. 綴宅 zhui4zhe4, n., (AC) the physical human body.
2. 綴旒 zhui4liu2, n., knotted tassels.
3. 綴術 zhui4shu4, n., an anc. method of astronomical calculation.

縵 Num. Index: 93B.82-4 ㄇㄢˋ man4 .

N. Plain thin silk: 縵布.

Adj. 縵縵 Slow-moving (clouds);
縵立 (LL) stand waiting.

綅 Num. Index: 93B.82-5 ㄑㄧㄣ qin1 (*ㄒㄧㄢ xian1 ).

N. (1) (AC) tassels on armor.
(2) (*xian1) (AC) black-and-white textile.

紋 Num. Index: 93B.82-6 ㄨㄣˊ wen2 .

N. (wen2er0) Natural lines of object: 花紋 curving and irregular lines in stone, texture, veins on petals, leaves, patterns on cloth, etc.;
裂紋 crack, fissures;
波紋 ripples;
縐紋 wrinkles;
紋絲兒不動 not a wrinkle was touched.

Words 1. 紋章 wen2zhang1, n., crest.
2. 紋理 wen2li3, n., threads in texture.
3. 紋縷兒 wen2lU3er0, n., ditto.
4. 紋銀 wen2yin2, n., silver ingots (also called 馬蹄銀 from its shape like horse's hoof).

絞 Num. Index: 93B.82-6 ㄐㄧㄠˇ jiao3 .

V.t. (1) To twist, entwine, interweave: 絞盤 jiao3pan2↓;
絞臉 jiao3lian3↓;
心痛如絞 have an excruciating pain in the chest;
絞緊 (of ropes of threads) to wind tight.
(2) Strangle to death: 絞刑 jiao3xing2↓;
絞死，絞決 put (criminal) to death by strangulation;
絞立決 such punishment to be carried out as soon as the sentence was handed down;
絞監候 formerly, such punishment not to be carried out pending imperial review.

Words 1. 絞臉 jiao3lian3, v.i., (formerly, of women) remove fine hair from face by the interweaving action of two threads held colse to the skin.
2. 絞盤 jiaurpan2, n., a capstan, a windlass.
3. 絞刑 jiao3xing2, v.t. & n., (put to death by) strangulation.

綬 Num. Index: 93B.82-9 ㄕㄡˋ shou4 .

N. A ribbon, cord, sash: 印綬 cord attached to official seal;
hence 解綬而去 return the office seal and resign.

緞 Num. Index: 93B.82-9 ㄉㄨㄢˋ duan4 .

N. Satin.

緩 Num. Index: 93B.82-9 ㄏㄨㄢˇ huan3 .

V.i. & t. To delay: 暫緩一天 delay one day;
緩徵，緩召 to hold up temporarily calling up reserves;
緩兵之計 a strategy to stall off immediate attack by enemy;
一切從緩 go slow in everything;
延緩 to delay, postpone time limit;
緩一天再說 wait a day and then see;
緩一口氣 get a breathing space;
刻不容緩 urgent, (attend to ) immediately.

Adj. & adv. Slow, -ly: 緩緩的說 speak slowly;
緩行 go slowly;
緩步 take a stroll;
舒緩，遲緩 slow (mail, etc.);
opp. to 急 (urgent);
緩不濟急 delayed or retarded help cannot meet the urgent need;
see 緩急 huan3ji2↓.

Words 1. 緩期 huan3chi2, n., delayed schedule.
2. 緩衝 huan3chong1, v.i., to slow down attack;
3. 緩衝 huan3chong1, v.i., 緩衝方法 a way to play for time;
4. 緩衝 huan3chong1, v.i., 緩衝區域 a buffer zone.
5. 緩和 huan3he2, v.i., to appease, pacify.
6. 緩緩 huan2huan3, adj. & adv., slow, -ly.
7. 緩頰 huan3jia2, v.i., to speak for s.o. and calm down the anger of the one spoken to (“save from a slap on the face”).
8. 緩急 huan3ji2, n., emergency: 緩急相助 help each other in case of need.
9. 緩慢 huan3man4, adj., slow-moving.
10. 緩限 huan3xian4, v.i., to postpone time limit.
11. 緩刑 huan3xing2, v.i., to stay sentence of punishment.

緶 Num. Index: 93B.82-9 ㄅㄧㄢˋ bian4 (*ㄆㄧㄢˊ pian2 ).

N. A plait, braid (cogn. of 辮 60S.10).

V.t. (*pian2) To sew up;
to braid together (loose hemp fibres) into a rope.

繳 Num. Index: 93B.82-9 ㄐㄧㄠˇ jiao3 .

V.t. To hand over, deliver to: 繳納 jiao3na4↓;
繳款 effect money payment;
繳稅 pay tax;
繳還 to hand back;
繳交 deliver to;
繳械 jiao3xie4↓.

Words 1. 繳納 jiao3na4, v.t., pay (taxes, fees, dues).
2. 繳械 jiao3xie4, v.t., disarm (troops).

繨 Num. Index: 93B.83-1 da0 .

N. See 紇繨 93B.70.

繾 Num. Index: 93B.83-2 ㄑㄧㄢˇ qian3 .

Words 1. 繾綣 qian2chuan3, v.i., to be solicitous for a guest's comfort;
2. 繾綣 qian2chuan3, v.i., show the greatest attention (to lover): 繾綣情意 the beautiful relations between lovers or friends.

緹 Num. Index: 93B.83-4 ㄊㄧˊ ti2 .

N. (AC) brown earth;
brown silk.

Adj. (AC) brown in color.

綻 Num. Index: 93B.83-6 ㄓㄢˋ zhan4 .

N. A loose stitch: 綻裂 zhan4lie4 ditto;
(fig.) a flaw in argument: 破綻 ditto.

V.i. (1) To have a loose stitch: 綻了縫.
(2) To split, to break open as flower: 綻開 blossom opens;
綻出了微笑 (face) breaks out in a smile.

縋 Num. Index: 93B.83-9 ㄓㄨㄟˋ zhui4 .

V.i. & t. To scale down wall or send articles down from top floor by rope.

縱 Num. Index: 93B.83-9 ㄗㄨㄥˋ zong4 (*ㄗㄨㄥ zong1 ).

V.i. & t. (1) V.t., indulge, give oneself up to: 縱性 zong4xing4, 縱慾 zong4yU4↓;
縱情 indulge one's passions;
縱酒 be given to alcoholic liquors;
縱飲 drink wine to excess;
縱慣 to spoil (a child).
(2) Let go, set free: 縱囚 to free prisoners;
縱釋 release, discharge, set free.
(3) Shoot (arrow): 縱送 zong4song4↓.
(4) V.i., jump up: 縱身 zong4shen1↓.

Adj. Vertical, from north to south: 縱橫 zong4heng2, 縱線 zong4xian4, 縱貫 zong4guan4↓.

Conj. Though, even if: 縱使 zong4shi3, 縱然 zong4ran2, 縱令 zong4ling4, 縱或 zong4huo4↓.

Words 1. 縱隊 zong4dui4, n., (armed forces) a column of troops or ships.
2. 縱貫 zong4guan4, adj., vertical, from north (top) to south (bottom): 縱貫鐵路 a north-south railway line.
3. 縱觀 zong4guan1, v.t., take a panoramic view of.
4. 縱橫 zong4heng2 (*zong1heng2), (1) adv., vertically and horizontally, lengthwise and crosswise;
5. 縱橫 zong4heng2 (*zong1heng2), (2) n., (also 縱衡);
6. 縱橫 zong4heng2 (*zong1heng2), n., 縱橫家 an ancient school of thought specializing in political alliances and strategies.
7. 縱或 zong4huo4, conj., though, even if.
8. 縱火 zong4huo3, v.t., set on fire.
9. 縱覽 zong4lan3, v.t., see zong4guan1↑.
10. 縱浪 zong4lang4, v.i., indulge oneself.
11. 縱令 zong4ling4, conj., even if (though).
12. 縱目 zong4mu4, v.t., to survey all that is spread before one.
13. 縱然 zong4ran2, conj., even if.
14. 縱容 zong4rong2 (zong4rung), v.t., permit (s.o.) to do as he pleases, connive at, tolerate.
15. 縱身 zong4shen1, v.i., (of a person) to jump up.
16. 縱線 zong4xian4, n., north-south line or railway line, vertical line.
17. 縱性 zong4xing4, v.i., do as one pleases, be guided by one's whims.
18. 縱使 zong4shi3, conj., even if.
19. 縱送 zong4song4, v.t., (hunting) shoot and pursue (game).
20. 縱談 zong4tan2, v.i., converse freely.
21. 縱恣 zong4zi4, v.i., give free rein to one's passions.
22. 縱養 zong4yang3, v.t., to spoil (a child).
23. 縱言 zong4yan2, v.i., carry on an informal and free conversation with friends.
24. 縱慾 zong4yU4, v.i., indulge in sensual pleasures (also wr. 縱欲).

縫 Num. Index: 93B.83-9 ㄈㄥˊ feng2 (*ㄈㄥˋ feng4 ).

N. *feng4 (feher0) Crack, slit, open seam (feng2er0): 小縫兒 a little slit;
門縫兒 slight opening in door panel;
天衣無縫 perfect work of art, like seamless garment, without artifice;
漏縫 a leak;
裂縫 a crack.

V.i. & t. (1) To sew: 縫合 sew up;
縫傷口 sew up wound;
密密縫 close stitch.
(2) To make dress: 縫衣裳 sew, make a dress;
縫工 sewing man or woman;
裁縫 tailor (“cut and sew”);
縫紉 feng2ren4↓;
縫綴 sew and patch up;
彌縫差錯，缺憾 patch up mistakes.

Words 1. 縫窮的 feng2qiong2de1, n., former term for poor sewing woman.
2. 縫縫連連 feng2feng2lian2lian2, adv., descriptive of sewing work.
3. 縫紉 feng2ren4, v.i. & n., dressmaking;
4. 縫紉 feng2ren4, v.i. & n., 縫紉機 sewing machine, see feng2yi1ji1↓.
5. 縫子 *feng4zi0, 縫兒 *feng4er0, n., flaws in argument.
6. 縫衣機 feng2yi1ji1, n., sewing machine.

紗 Num. Index: 93B.91-2 ㄕㄚ sha1 .

N. (1) Gauze, a fine, sheer cloth of silk, cotton or linen.
(2) Cotton: 紗廠 sha1chang3↓.

Words 1. 紗布 sha1bu4, n., textiles;
2. 紗布 sha1bu4, n., 紗布業 textile industry.
3. 紗廠 sha1chang3, n., cotton mill.
4. 紗窗 sha1chuang1, n., screen window.
5. 紗幮 sha1chu2, n., curtained cabinet;
6. 紗幮 sha1chu2, n., anc. style bed with posts, cabinets and curtains.
7. 紗錠 sha1ding4, n., cotton spindles.
8. 紗罩（兒） sha1zhao4(er0), n., (1) screen cover, as for food on table;
9. 紗罩（兒） sha1zhao4(er0), n., (2) gas mantle for burner.
10. 紗帽 sha1mao4, n., formerly, a cone-shaped hat of an official or a scholar of first degree (秀才).

緲 Num. Index: 93B.91-4 ㄇㄧㄠˇ miao3 .

Adj. See 縹緲 93B.01.

繆 Num. Index: 93B.91-5 ㄇㄧㄠˋ miao4 (with var.). [ㄇㄨˋ mu4 , as var. of 穆 90A.91; ㄇㄧㄡˋ miu4 , as var. of 謬 60A.91; ㄇㄡˊ mou2 , see 綢繆 93B.42]

N. (miao4) A surname.

紾 Num. Index: 93B.91-8 ㄓㄣˇ zhen3 .

V.t. To twist: 紾兄之臂 (AC) do arm-twisting to elder brother.

紘 Num. Index: 93B.93-1 ㄏㄨㄥˊ hong2 .

Adj. (AC) broad.

縷 Num. Index: 93B.93-2 ㄌㄩˇ lU3 .

N. A fine thread: 萬縷青絲 a mass of black hair;
金縷衣 jacket of gold threads.

Adv. Finely, in fine detail: 條分縷析 analyze point by point;
縷陳，縷述 to narrate in detail, point by point.

Words 1. 縷縷 lU2lU3, adv., (1) in detail: 縷縷陳述 to narrate in detail;
2. 縷縷 lU2lU3, adv., 不盡縷縷 (in conclusion of letters) I need not detail all that I feel;
3. 縷縷 lU2lU3, adv., (2) continuously.
4. 縷續 lU3xU4, adv., (also 縷縷續續) continuously, (narrate) in snatches, on and off, (related to 陸續 lu4xU4).

紜 Num. Index: 93B.93-3 ㄩㄣˊ yUn2 .

Adj. Confused: 紛紜 ditto.

纓 Num. Index: 93B.93-4 ㄧㄥ ying1 .

N. (ying1zi0, ying1er0) Hat or cap tassels;
tassels on spears: 請纓 (allu.) to volunteer or offer service to army.

V.t. To surround, bother.

Words 1. 纓絡 ying1luo4, n., hat or cap tassels.

繈 Num. Index: 93B.93-5 ㄑㄧㄤˇ qiang3 .

N. (1) A string of copper coins.
(2) Swaddling clothes, see 襁褓 63C.93.

絃 Num. Index: 93B.93-6 ㄒㄧㄢˊ xian2 . [Anc. var. 弦 50A.93]

□ Num. Index: 93B.93-8 ㄏㄨㄟˋ hui4 . [Abbr. of 繪 93B.41]

綏 Num. Index: 93B.93-9 ㄙㄨㄟ sui1 (also *ㄙㄨㄟˊ sui2 ).

N. (1) (LL, greeting in letters) health and happiness: 公綏，日綏，褔綏 best wishes (interch. 安).
(2) (AC) a pennant;
sashes.

V.t. To pacify (rebels, area).

Words 1. 綏憮 sui1fu3, v.t., to pacify (area, people).
2. 綏靖 sui1jing4, v.t., ditto.
3. 綏遠 sui1yUan3, n., a province in Northwest China.

緌 Num. Index: 93B.93-9 ㄖㄨㄟˊ rui2 .

N. (AC) tassels hanging from hat or cap.

剿 Num. Index: 93S.00-2 ㄐㄧㄠˇ jiao3 .

V.t. To exterminate, wipe out rebels (interch. □ 93S.50).

雝 Num. Index: 93S.11-9 ㄩㄥ yong1 . [Var. wr. form 雍 60.11]

邰 Num. Index: 93S.22-3 ㄊㄞˊ tai2 .

N. A surname.

□ Num. Index: 93S.22-3 ㄅㄧˇ bi3 . [Pop. of 鄙 40S.22]

鄉 Num. Index: 93S.22-9 ㄒㄧㄤ xiang1 (*ㄒㄧㄤˋ xiang4 ).

N. (1) Village 鄉村 xiang1cun1, 鄉下 xiang1xia4↓.
(2) Native place or district: 鄉里，鄉井 xiang1li3, xiang1jing3↓;
故鄉，家鄉 home district;
鄉親，老鄉，同鄉 person from the same home district;
衣 (yi4 錦還鄉 return of the home town boy who made good;
離鄉（背井）go abroad from native place (cf. 鄉井 xiang1jing3↓);
本鄉本土 home town.
(3) District, region: 他鄉，異鄉，客鄉 place away from home, foreign place or country;
入鄉隨俗 when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

V.i. (*xiang4) As rare var. of 嚮 and 向 to face, facing, in 鄉壁虛構，鄉方 (AC) (＝向壁，向方).

Words 1. 鄉親 xiang1qin0, n., fellow citizen of the same district.
2. 鄉愁 xiang1chou2, n., nostalgia.
3. 鄉曲 xiang1qU3, n., village;
4. 鄉曲 xiang1qU3, n., 鄉曲之士a village schoolmaster, a man of narrow culture.
5. 鄉黨 xiang1dang3, n., village people.
6. 鄉弟 xiang1di4, n., (1) younger person of same district;
7. 鄉弟 xiang1di4, n., (2) (self-reference) your younger brother of the same district.
8. 鄉貫 xiang1guan4, n., person's nativity.
9. 鄉關 xiang1guan1, n., home town.
10. 鄉國 xiang1guo2, n., home district.
11. 鄉宦 xiang1huan4, n., village gentry who has held official position.
12. 鄉戶 xiang1hu4, n., village resident;
13. 鄉戶 xiang1hu4, n., village population.
14. 鄉長 xiang1zhang3, n., (1) village elder;
15. 鄉長 xiang1zhang3, n., (2) administrative chief of village.
16. 鄉鎮 xiang1zhen4, n., a hamlet.
17. 鄉井 xiang1jing3, n., “village and well”－home town.
18. 鄉姪 xiang1zhi2, n., a member of younger generation from same district;
19. 鄉姪 xiang1zhi2, n., oft. used in self-reference.
20. 鄉聚 xiang1jU4, n., (AC) village, hamlet.
21. 鄉老兒 xiang1lao3er0, n., see xiang1xia4lao3er0↓.
22. 鄉里 xiang1li3, n., (1) village;
23. 鄉里 xiang1li3, n., (2) village people.
24. 鄉民 xiang1min2, n., villagers, peasants, rustic people.
25. 鄉末 xiang1mo4, n., (court. self-reference) a person of same home town.
26. 鄉評 xiang1ping2, phr., gen. reputation of person in home town－a method for selection of officials in 3rd-5th cen. A.D.
27. 鄉人 xiang1ren2, n., (1) a villager;
28. 鄉人 xiang1ren2, n., (2) people of the same district.
29. 鄉紳 xiang1shen1, n., local gentry.
30. 鄉下 xiang1xia4, n., the countryside;
31. 鄉下 xiang1xia4, n., 鄉下人，鄉下老兒 (xiang1xia4lao3er0) a country bumpkin.
32. 鄉賢 xiang1xian2, n., an honored and respected gentleman of the town or village.
33. 鄉塾 xiang1shu2, n., private village school.
34. 鄉試 xiang1shi4, n., formerly, triennial examination in each province for the second degree of 𡈼人.
35. 鄉俗 xiang1su2, n., local customs.
36. 鄉談 xiang1tan2, n., local patois.
37. 鄉村 xiang1cun1, n., village, hamlet;
38. 鄉村 xiang1cun1, n., rustic area.
39. 鄉望 xiang1wang4, n., public esteem enjoyed in home town.
40. 鄉味 xiang1wei4, n., home-grown product.
41. 鄉誼 xiang1yi4, n., relationship of being from same town or village.
42. 鄉音 xiang1yin1, n., local accent.
43. 鄉愿 xiang1yUan4, n., (AC) the correctly behaved hypocrite;
44. 鄉愿 xiang1yUan4, n., local conformist.
45. 鄉愚 xiang1yU2, phr., the ignorant rustics.

幻 Num. Index: 93S.50-5 ㄏㄨㄢˋ huan4 .

Adj. Illusive, chimerical, like a figment of imagination: 變幻無常 constantly changing shapes;
夢幻 an insubstantial daydream, a mirage, fantasy;
虛幻 unreal, insubstantial, like an air castle.

Words 1. 幻變 huan4bian4, v.i., to change kaleidoscopically.
2. 幻燈 huan4deng1, n., projector;
3. 幻燈 huan4deng1, n., a lantern for showing slides;
4. 幻燈 huan4deng1, n., 彩色幻燈片 color slides.
5. 幻化 huan4hua4, v.i., (1) to change and disappear;
6. 幻化 huan4hua4, v.i., (2) (LL) to pass away.
7. 幻境 huan4jing4, n., a phantasmagoria of dim, unreal shapes.
8. 幻覺 huan4jUe2, n., a creature of the imagination, a vagary, an illusion.
9. 幻滅 huan4mie4, v.i., to melt into nothingness.
10. 幻泡 huan4pao4, phr., from 夢幻泡影 (human life is ) like a vanishing dream, a bursting bubble.
11. 幻想 huan4xiang3, n., fantasy, illusion, imagination;
12. 幻想 huan4xiang3, n., v.i., to imagine, daydream, fancy.
13. 幻象 huan4xiang4, n., a mirage, unreal shapes.
14. 幻術 huan4shu4, n., magic, sleight of hand.

□ Num. Index: 93S.50-5 ㄐㄧㄠˇ jiao3 . [Var. of 剿 93S.00]

幼 Num. Index: 93S.50-9 ㄧㄡˋ you4 .

V.t. (AC, rare) 幼吾幼 to be kind to one's own young.

Adj. Young, in childhood: 幼年，幼小，幼稚 you4nian2, you4xiao3, you4zhi4↓.

Words 1. 幼兒 you4er2, n., a young child.
2. 幼稚（弢） you4zhi4, adj., young, immature;
3. 幼稚（弢） you4zhi4, adj., infantile (mentally);
4. 幼稚（弢） you4zhi4, adj., 幼稚病 infantilism;
5. 幼稚（弢） you4zhi4, adj., 幼稚園 kindergarten.
6. 幼年 you4nian2, n., childhood, childhood years.
7. 幼僧 you4seng1, n., another term for nuns.
8. 幼小 you4xiao3, adj., young and still needing help, of young childhood.
9. 幼子 you4zi3, n., young child;
10. 幼子 you4zi3, n., youngest child.
11. 幼芽 you4ya2, n., (bot.) tender sprout.

勦 Num. Index: 93S.50-9 ㄐㄧㄠˇ jiao3 (*ㄔㄠˊ chao2 ).

V.t. Exterminate, annihilate, extirpate: 勦匪 to wage a war of extermination against rebels;
清勦 annihilate (roving bands of bandits, rebels).

□ Num. Index: 93S.63-9 ㄙ si1 . [Pop. of 絲 93B.01]

能 Num. Index: 93S.70-2 ㄋㄥˊ neng2 .

N. (1) Ability, capability, an able person: 才能 talent;
能幹（兒）neng2gan4(neng2ga0er0)↓;
能力 neng2li4↓;
能耐 neng2nai4↓;
何德何能 (rhet.) what virtues or abilities (have I ?);
技能 technical skill;
能者多勞 phr., the able ones always have calls upon their time;
能事 neng2shi4↓;
能手 neng2shou3↓;
能人 neng2ren2↓;
能為 neng2wei2↓;
選賢與能 select the good and the capable for public service.
(2) (Phys.) power, energy: 電能 electric power;
動能 motive power;
熱能 thermodynamic power;
原子能 atomic energy;
日光能 solar energy.

Vb.aux. (1) Can, be able to: 能夠 (vern.) neng2gou4↓;
能得 be able to;
能不 (rhet.) can one help? =cannot help;
能不依依 can I not help thinking of you? 不能不 cannot help;
能無（原因嗎）can there be no (reason for it)? 能以 can;
全能 omnipotent;
不能 cannot, be unable to;
可能 possible.
(2) Be good at: 能說會道 be a good talker;
能吃能喝 be healthy enough to enjoy food and drinks;
能寫能算 be good at the three R's.
(3) Tolerate: 積不相能 cannot tolerate one another.

Adv. Rather: 能可 woulk rather (corrupt. for 寧可 nirngkee 62.01).

Words 1. 能幹（兒） neng2gan4 (neng2ga4er0), n., ability to have things done;
2. 能幹（兒） neng2gan4 (neng2ga4er0), adj., able: 他很能幹 he is very able.
3. 能夠 neng2gou4, aux. vb., (vern.) can.
4. 能量 neng2liang4, n., physical capacity.
5. 能力 neng2li4, n., potentiality, ability: 他很有能力 he has great ability.
6. 能率 neng2lU4, n., efficiency.
7. 能耐 neng2nai4, n., patience, endurance.
8. 能人 neng2ren2, n., an able person: 能人背後有能人 no one can boast of being superior to all others (lit., “back of an able person is an abler person”).
9. 能手 neng2shou3, n., expert: 個中能手 an expert in a given field.
10. 能事 neng2shi4, n., one's specialty, what one can do best.
11. 能為 neng2wei2, adj., able, resourceful.

毿 Num. Index: 93S.70-9 ㄙㄢ san1 .

Adj. Scraggy.

欸 Num. Index: 93S.81-9 ㄟˋ ei4 (*ㄞ ai1 , *ㄞˇ ai3 ).

Excl. (1) (Affirmation) yea, yes!
(*ai3) A sighing sound.

Words 1. 欸乃 *ai1rnaai), n., (LL & poet.) sound of swishing and cracking of boat sweeps in water.

皴 Num. Index: 93S.82-2 ㄘㄨㄣ cun1 .

N. (1) A wrinkle (on face, skin), also dirt accumulated on wrinkles: 一脖子皴 sooty lines on neck.
(2) Surface lines (of hills, rocks) in Chin. painting－a cultivated technique.

V.t. To make surface lines on rocks and hills: 皴法 such technique.

Adj. Wrinkled.