泉 Num. Index: 91.02 ㄑㄩㄢˊ qUan2 .

N. (1) A spring (of water): 泉源，泉水 qUan2yUan2, qUan2shui3↓;
溫泉 hot springs;
噴泉 geyser.
(2) The underground as symbolic of burial: 黃泉 under the burial ground;
泉下 qUan2xia4↓.
(3) Coins (＝錢): 古泉，泉布 ancient coins (for collectors);
泉幣 qUan2bi4↓.

Words 1. 泉幣 qUan2bi4, n., ancient coins (metal pieces in different shapes), also 泉布.
2. 泉布 qUan2bu4, n., see qUan2bi4↑.
3. 泉地 qUan2di4, n., oasis.
4. 泉路 qUan2lu4, n., the nether world.
5. 泉脈 qUan2mo4, n., underground river.
6. 泉壤 qUan2rang3, n., burial ground.
7. 泉下 qUan2xia4, n., in the graveyard, (fig.) dwelling place of the dead (＝黃泉之下).
8. 泉水 qUan2shui3, n., spring, spring water.
9. 泉石 qUan2shi2, phr., rocks and springs, as place for enjoying nature: 泉石之樂.
10. 泉臺 qUan2tai2, n., (LL) graveyard.
11. 泉眼 qUan2yan0, n., point in ground from which spring water issues.
12. 泉源 qUan2yUan2, n., springs, source of water.

□ Num. Index: 91.02 ㄓㄨㄥˋ zhong4 . [Var. □，眾, pop. □]

N. The multitudes: 民□ the people, multitudes;
大眾 the masses;
觀□，聽□ the audience;
公□ the public;
示□ exhibit (criminal) in disgrace to the public;
得□，失□ win, lose, the public support.

Adj. (1) Of the people, the public: □怒難犯 an aroused public is difficult to tackle with;
□志成城 a united people is like a city defense;
□口爍金 a public clamor can melt metals;
□擎易𡈼 what is supported by the people is easily accomplished;
□望所歸 the people's hope (confidence) is centered on (one person);
□矢之的 target of public criticism.
(2) Numerous;
□多 zhong4duo1;
□寡 zhong4gua3↓;
□生 zhong4sheng1↓.

Words 1. □多 zhong4duo1, adj., numerous.
2. □寡 zhong4gua3, phr., the comparative difference in numbers (“many and few”): □寡不敵 the few cannot fight the many.
3. □生 zhong4sheng1, n., (Budd.) the myriad living things;
4. □生 zhong4sheng1, n., (coll. & abusive) beast (＝畜牲 60.41).
5. □位 zhong4wei4, n., (in public address) equiv. “ladies and gentlemen.”
6. □議院 zhong4yi4yUan4, n., the House of Representatives;
7. □議院 zhong4yi4yUan4, n., □議員 a congressman;
8. □議院 zhong4yi4yUan4, n., a member of parliament.

滎 Num. Index: 91.02 ㄒㄧㄥˊ xing2 (also ㄧㄥˊ ying2 ).

N. 滎陽 a county name in Honan.

袋 Num. Index: 91.02 ㄉㄞˋ dai4 .

N. (dai4zi0) Bag, sack, pocket: 衣袋，口袋 pocket;
布袋，僡袋 calico, hemp, sack;
紙袋 paper bag;
錢袋 wallet;
煙袋 tobacco pouch.

Words 1. 袋鼠 dai4shu3, n., the kangaroo.

袈 Num. Index: 91.02 ㄐㄧㄚ jia1 .

Words 1. 袈裟 jia1sha1, n., cassocks.

裊 Num. Index: 91.02 ㄋㄧㄠˇ niao3 .

Adj. Curling upward;
delicate and graceful.

Words 1. 裊裊 niaurniao3, adj., (1) curling up in the air like smoke: 香煙裊裊;
2. 裊裊 niaurniao3, adj., (2) (interch. 嫋嫋) ditto;
3. 裊裊 niaurniao3, adj., waving in the wind;
4. 裊裊 niaurniao3, adj., (3) (of female figure) delicate and graceful: 裊裊婷婷, see 嫋 93A.50.
5. 裊裊 niaurnuoo, adj., (1) delicate and slender;
6. 裊裊 niaurnuoo, adj., (2) (of female figure) delicate and graceful (var. 嫋娜).

□ Num. Index: 91.10 ㄗㄨˊ zu2 . [Pop. of 卒 60.10]

皁 Num. Index: 91.10 ㄗㄠˋ zao4 . [Common var. 皂]

N. (1) Soap: 肥皁 ditto;
香皁 perfumed soap;
藥皁 carbolic soap;
皁粉 washing soda, detergent powder.
(2) A menial servant: 皁□ (AC) office boys, attendants.
(3) A manger: 皁櫪 a stable;
皁棧 ditto.

Adj. Black: 皁白 zao4bai2↓.

Words 1. 皁白 zao4bai2, n. & adj., black and white, (fig.) right and wrong.
2. 皁斗 zao4dou3, n., the shell of an acorn.
3. 皁纛 zao4du2, n., an army flag.
4. 皁礬 zao4fan2, n., sulphate of iron.
5. 皁針 zao4zhen1, n., see zao4ci4↓.
6. 皁莢 zao4jia2, n., (bot.) the pods of soap bean tree, gleditschia japonica.
7. 皁鞋 zao4xie2, n., a kind of slippers.
8. 皁靴 zao4xUe1, n., (1) riding boots;
9. 皁靴 zao4xUe1, n., (2) formerly, black boots as part of formal dress.
10. 皁刺 zao4ci4, n., thorns on soap bean tree (see zao4jia2↑) used in Chin. medicine (also called 皁針).

卑 Num. Index: 91.10 ㄅㄟ bei1 .

V.t. Disregard: 卑之無甚高論 regard it as beneath discussion;
卑躬屈節 to humble, humiliate oneself in serving master;
自卑 self-effacing;
自卑感 inferiority complex.

Adj. (1) Low, humble, inferior, of low rank: 卑官，卑職 (court.) terms used by minor official in self-reference in addressing superiors, like “your humble servant”;
卑辭厚禮 with humble words and rich gifts, with unctuous subservience;
卑卑不足道 phr., beneath discussion or mention;
謙卑, see 60A.22 humble.
(2) Of lower generation: 比他卑一輩 is one generation lower (opp. 高一輩 higher);
卑親屬 relatives of younger generation.

Words 1. 卑鄙 bei1bi3, n., of low character, mean;
2. 卑鄙 bei1bi3, n., underhand, dishonorable (method, character): 卑鄙手段 hanky-panky tactics.
3. 卑薄 bei1bo2, n., bad, unproductive (land).
4. 卑行 bai1hang2, n., of lower generation (nephews, etc.).
5. 卑賤 bei1jian4., adj., lowly, menial (work, people).
6. 卑劣 bei1lUe4, adj., bad, inferior in quality;
7. 卑劣 bei1lUe4, adj., dishonorable, mean (conduct).
8. 卑讓 bei1rang4, adj., humble, courteous.
9. 卑人 bei1ren2, n., (MC) your humble servant.
10. 卑下 bei1xia4, adj., low, lowly.
11. 卑濕 bei1si4, adj., (of land, house) low and damp.
12. 卑田院 bei1tian2yUan4, n., institution for the poor (also wr. 悲田院.
13. 卑污 bei1wu1, adj., mean, filthy, dishonorable (ways, conduct, character).

阜 Num. Index: 91.10 ㄈㄨˋ fu4 .

N. A mound;
character for radical □ wr. on left (防);
cf. □ wr. on right (邦), see 邑 40.70.

Adj. Abundant, big, wealthy: 物阜民康 goods overflow and the people are happy.

Words 1. 阜螽 fu4zhong1, n., (AC) grasshoppers.

隼 Num. Index: 91.10 ㄓㄨㄣˇ zhun3 .

N. A small eagle.

□ Num. Index: 91.10 ㄍㄠ gao1 . [Pop. of □]

N. (1) A marsh, the banks of a marsh: 江□ a river bank.
(2) A surname.

Words 1. □比 gao1bi3, n., (1) a tiger's skin;
2. □比 gao1bi3, n., (2) (MC) a seat made of tiger's skin on which a schoolteacher sat, hence (LL) teacher's chair.
3. □門 gao1men2, n., (AC) the outermost one of five palace gates.

□ Num. Index: 91.10 ㄗㄨㄟˋ zui4 . [Anc. var. of 罪 41.22]

犖 Num. Index: 91.10 ㄌㄨㄛˋ luo4 .

N. A brindled ox.

Adj. (1) Brindled in color.
(2) Eminent, outstanding: 卓犖不𡡷 ditto;
犖犖大者 the most essential points.

鞶 Num. Index: 91.10 ㄆㄢˊ pan2 .

N. Big leather belt.

聳 Num. Index: 91.10 ㄙㄨㄥˇ song3 .

V.t. (1) To shock, see 聳動，聳聽 song3dong4, song3ting1↓.
(2) To rise straight up: 高聳，聳起 shoot high up (as skyscraper).
(3) U.f. 悚 22A.01.

Words 1. 聳動 song3dong4 (song3dong0), v.t., to ruffle, shock, disturb the mind.
2. 聳肩 song3jian1, v.i., to shrug shoulders.
3. 聳懼 song3jU4, adj., shocked (＝悚懼).
4. 聳聽 song3ting1, phr., as in 危言聳聽 a startling statement creates a sensation.

皇 Num. Index: 91.11 ㄏㄨㄤˊ huang2 .

N. (1) Emperor: 皇帝 huang2di4, 皇上 huang2shang4↓;
皇室 the imperial house;
皇儲 the crown prince;
太上皇 emperor's father.
(2) A surname.

Adj. (1) Honorific word for deceased ancestor used chiefly on tablets, tombstones: 皇考 my late illustrious father;
皇妣 my late illustrious mother.
(2) Great, magnificent: （冠冕）堂皇 impressive-looking.
(3) Flurried, in a flutter: 倉皇，皇皇 ditto (cf. 惶 22A.11).

Words 1. 皇帝 huang2di4, n., the emperor.
2. 皇后 huang2hou4, n., empress.
3. 皇皇 huang2huang2, adj. & adv., (1) magnificent: 堂堂皇皇 open, -ly, in open view;
4. 皇皇 huang2huang2, adj. & adv., (2) agitated: 倉倉皇皇 in a great flurry.
5. 皇上 huang2shang4, n., Your Majesty;
6. 皇上 huang2shang4, n., His Majesty.

堡 Num. Index: 91.11 ㄅㄠˇ bao3 (also ㄆㄨˋ pu4 ).

N. Fortress, small fort, walled village: 城堡 fortifications on city wall;

N. 碉堡 31B.42.

Words 1. 堡壘 bao2lei3, n., earthwork for defense;
2. 堡壘 bao2lei3, n., fortress: (lit. & fig.) 精神堡壘 spiritual fortress.

墾 Num. Index: 91.11 ㄎㄣˇ ken3 .

V.t. To cultivate (land): 墾田 cultivate or till farm;
開墾 to colonize wild country.

Words 1. 墾荒 ken3huang1, v.i., to reclaim wasteland.
2. 墾殖 ken3zhi2, v. t., to cultivate, grow trees, vegetables.

塋 Num. Index: 91.11 ㄧㄥˊ ying2 .

N. Grave, cemetery: 塋地 ditto.

Words 1. 塋墳 ying2fen2, n., a grave.
2. 塋穴 ying2xUe2, n., ditto.

瑩 Num. Index: 91.11 ㄧㄥˊ ying2 .

N. Gem luster.

Adj. Lustrous: 晶瑩，瑩潤 ditto;
瑩潔 pure and lustrous.

并 Num. Index: 91.20 ㄅㄧㄥˋ bing4 . [Pop. 并; cogn. 並; interch 併]

N. Place name in 并州 (bing1 or bing4): 并州剪刀 famous scissors produced at Bingjou, also (fig.) highly efficient person.

V.t. To annex: 兼并，并吞 annex and absorb (neighboring country), more commonly wr. 併;
并日而食 (LL) to eat on alternate days.

鼻 Num. Index: 91.20 ㄅㄧˊ bi2 .

N. (1) Usu. 鼻子 bi2zi0↓ the nose: 大鼻子 big-nosed person, (coll.) Russians;
塌鼻子 snub-nosed person;
糟鼻子，酒鼻鼻子，紅糟鼻子 bottle-nosed;
牛鼻子，牛鼻子老道 (facet.) old Taoist priest;
鷹鼻 hawk-nosed.
(2) 鼻兒 bi2er0: the raised part of a cover or seal, usu. with holes, convenient for lifting, as in a teapot (茶壼兒);
eye of needle 針鼻兒.

Words 1. 鼻腔 bi2qiang1, n., nasal cavity;
2. 鼻腔 bi2qiang1, n., nasal twang.
3. 鼻㶴 bi2feng1, n., nasal bridge.
4. 鼻加答兒 bi2ga1da2er0, n., nasal catarrh.
5. 鼻骨 bi2gu3, n., nasal bone.
6. 鼻尖 bi2jian1, n., the tip of nose.
7. 鼻準 bi2zhun3, n., nasal bridge.
8. 鼻孔 bi2kong1, n., the nose;
9. 鼻孔 bi2kong1, n., the nostrils: 一鼻孔出氣 (two persons) echo one another's opinion.
10. 鼻梁 bi2liang2, n., bridge of nose.
11. 鼻□ bi2niouh, n., (med.) nasal hemorrhage, epistaxis.
12. 鼻牛兒 bi2niu2er0, n., nose dirt, hardened mucus in nostrils.
13. 鼻息 bi2xi2, n., (1) breath: 仰人鼻息 phr., depend upon another's pleasure;
14. 鼻息 bi2xi2, n., (2) snore: 鼻息如雷 snore like thunder.
15. 鼻涕 bi2ti4, n., nasal discharge, (coll. bi2ding0): 鼻涕嘎吧兒 bi2ti4ga1ba1er0, caked nasal discharge outside nostrils;
16. 鼻涕 bi2ti4, n., 鼻涕眼淚的 adv., weeping and sniffling.
17. 鼻頭 bi2tou2, n., the nose.
18. 鼻子 bi2zi0, n., the nose;
19. 鼻子 bi2zi0, n., see N.1↑.
20. 鼻祖 bi2zu3, n., the earliest ancestor;
21. 鼻祖 bi2zu3, n., (fig.) the first person to do s.t., earliest founder.
22. 鼻孼 bi2yan1, n., snuff;
23. 鼻孼 bi2yan1, n., 鼻孼壼 bi2yan1hu2, n., snuff bottle.
24. 鼻咽喉 bi2yan1hou4, n., (physiol.) nasopharynx.

岱 Num. Index: 91.21 ㄉㄞˋ dai4 .

N. Var. for 泰山 Taishan.

□ Num. Index: 91.21 ㄉㄠˇ dao3 . [Anc. var. of 島 91.50]

罃 Num. Index: 91.21 ㄧㄥ ying1 .

N. (AC) a long-necked, smallmouthed jar.

□ Num. Index: 91.22 ㄔˋ chi4 .

Words 1. □ chi4chu4, (1) v.i., to walk (□ explained as the left foot, and □ as the right--the two components forming 行 to walk);
2. □ chi4chu4, (2) n., symbol for “ch” before a1, e1, o1, u sounds (not before i, yU1) in Chin. phonetic alphabet;
3. □ chi4chu4, (3) a radical: as in 行，街, index No. 91B.

片 Num. Index: 91.22 ㄆㄧㄢˋ pian4 .

N. adjunct. Descriptive of things on a stretch, such as clouds, light, pervasive atmosphere: 一片好話 a stretch of sincere talk;
一片彩雲，月亮 a stretch of colored clouds, moonlight;
一片時間，時光 a stretch of time;
一片好意，喜氣，淒涼 an atmosphere of goodwill, hilarity, solitude, loneliness.

N. (1) Card, slice: oft. 片兒 piaher0, a slice: 切成一片一片兒 cut into slices;
卡片 card;
片目 card catalogue;
名片 name card, also 片子;
明信片 postcard;
雞片，肉片，魚片 chicken, pork, fish served in slices;
雪片 snowflakes;
花片 flower petals;
藥片 tablet of medicine.
(2) Film: 膠片，底片 photographic film;
相片 photograph;
影片 movie;
片名 name of movie;
片商 movie distributor;
片頭 the first part of movie, giving name of producer, etc., see 片子 pian4zi0↓.

Adj. Small in amount, small, thin: 片時 a short moment;
少留片刻 please remain for a little while;
片言折獄，解紛 settle a case, dispute, with just a few words;
片言九鼎 (LL) a word from you carries great weight;
片紙隻字 just a short note, a scrap;
殺得片甲不留 completely destroy enemy, “not a piece of armor intact”;
片善 just a little good side (of character).

Words 1. 片段 pian4duan4, n., incomplete section (taken out of context), or part.
2. 片刻 pian4ke4, n., a short moment.
3. 片兒湯 pian4er0tang1, n., soup of flat noodles.
4. 片面 pian4mian4, adj., one-sided (talk).
5. 片時 pian4shi2, n., a short moment.
6. 片子 pian4zi0, n., movie film.

帛 Num. Index: 91.22 ㄅㄛˊ bo2 .

N. (1) Silks: 衣帛 to dress in silks;
玉帛 (AC) jades and silks, oft. used as presents.
(2) A surname.

血 Num. Index: 91.30 ㄒㄩㄝˋ xUe4 (more common in litr. phrr.); *ㄒㄧㄝˇ xie3 (more common in coll. phrr.).

N. Blood: 血脈，血球，血管, etc., xUe4mo4, xUe4qiu2, xUe4guan3↓;
熱血男兒 red-blooded patriots, (refers to idealism, enthusiasm);
see 血氣，血性 xUe4chi4, xUe4xing4↓;
冷血動物 cold-blooded animal, (fig.) an apathetic person;
浴血苦戰 a bloody battle, “bathed in blood”;
吸血鬼 blood-sucking vampire;
貧血症 anemia;
吐血 throw up blood;
血汗 blood and sweat: 血汗錢 hard-earned money, money earned with blood and sweat;
血淚 tears of blood;
含血噴人，血口噴人 make unfounded, scurrilous attacks upon person;
流血標杵 (battlefield) strewn with blood, descriptive of a blood bath in war.

Adj. (1) Bloody color: 血紅.
(2) Bloody: 血史 story of bloody battles;
血戰 bloody battle;
血淋淋，血淥淥，血忽淋剌 dripping with blood, describing a bloody sight.
(3) Related in blood: 血親，血統，血族 xUe4qin1, xUe4tong3, xUe4zu2↓.

Words 1. 血案 xUe4an4, n., a murder case.
2. 血本 xUe4ben3, n., capital investment which represents lifetime saving.
3. 血崩 xUe4beng1, n., menorrhagia of the uterus.
4. 血餅 xUe4bing3, n., cruor, (coagulated) blood clot.
5. 血泊 xUe4bo2, phr., a pool of blood.
6. 血腸 *xie3chang2, n., blood sausage (of sheep intestines stuffed with blood).
7. 血忱 xUe4chen2, n., sincerity from the heart.
8. 血誠 xUe4cheng2, n., ditto.
9. 血氣 xUe4chi4, n., animal spirits, vigor, oft. equiv. Eng. “guts”--courage, enthusiasm: 凡有血氣之人 all who have feeling (must feel aroused by the atrocities, etc.);
10. 血氣 xUe4chi4, n., 凡有血氣者莫不尊親 all who are endowed with breath (“blood”) respect their parents;
11. 血氣 xUe4chi4, n., see xUe4xing4↓;
12. 血氣 xUe4chi4, n., 血氣之勇 brute courage, as dist. moral courage;
13. 血氣 xUe4chi4, n., 血氣所使 slave to animal nature;
14. 血氣 xUe4chi4, n., 血氣未定 physical vigors of young people;
15. 血氣 xUe4chi4, n., 血氣虛弱 weak constitution, gen. debility.
16. 血親 xUe4qin1, n., blood kin.
17. 血清 xUe4qing1, n., blood serum.
18. 血球 xUe4qiu2, n., blood corpuscles: 紅血球，白血球 red, white corpuscles.
19. 血栓症 xUe4chuan2zheng4, n., thrombosis.
20. 血赤素 xUe4chi2su4, n., hemoglobin.
21. 血道子 *xie3dao4zi0, n., scars of cuts on skin.
22. 血管 xUe4guan3, n., blood vessels;
23. 血管 xUe4guan3, n., arteries (動脈) and veins (靜脈);
24. 血管 xUe4guan3, n., 血管硬化 arteriosclerosis.
25. 血蠱 xUe4gu3, n., (Chin. med.) swelling in belly, described as due to clotting of blood from a fall or injury.
26. 血海 xUe4hai3, n., (1) (Chin. med.) name of arterial focus point (經穴) on inner thigh;
27. 血海 xUe4hai3, n., (2) 血海冤仇 a blood feud.
28. 血汗 xUe4han4, n., hard toil (of sweat and blood).
29. 血忽淋剌 xUe4hu1linla1, adj., shockingly bloody (appearance).
30. 血花 xUe4hua1, n., sprays of spurting blood.
31. 血活 *xie3huo2, adj., (coll.) frighteningly serious: 這點小事，讓你說得那麼血活 you make this trifle sound terribly serious.
32. 血紅 xUe4hong2, adj., blood-red color.
33. 血跡 xUe4ji1, n., blood stains.
34. 血痂 xUe4jia1, n., a scab, clot of blood formed on wounds.
35. 血漿 xUe4jiang1, n., (blood) plasma.
36. 血竭 xUe4jie2, n., resin of certain palms, used as an herb (looking like “dried blood”).
37. 血忌 xUe4ji4, n., days when eating of meat or slaughter of animals is forbidden.
38. 血晶 xUe4jing4, n., (min.) blood-red quartz crystal.
39. 血櫧 shyehzhu1, n., the bitter acorn oak, quercus acuta.
40. 血痔 xUe4zhi4, n., bleeding piles.
41. 血塊 xUe4kuai4, n., coagulated blood clot;
42. 血塊 xUe4kuai4, n., thrombus;
43. 血塊 xUe4kuai4, n., 血塊子 (*xie3kuai4zi0) blood clot.
44. 血虧 xUe4kui1, n., anemia.
45. 血庫 xUe4ku4, n., blood bank.
46. 血兒 *xie3er0, n., commonly refers to blood oozing from surface cut.
47. 血淚 *xie3lei4 (xUe4lei4), phr., blood and tears (from utter distress).
48. 血料 *xie3liao4, n., a paint mixture containing animal blood.
49. 血淋 xUe4lin2, n., gonorrhea with traces of blood.
50. 血輪 xUe4lun2, n., see xUe4qiu2↑.
51. 血迷 xUe4mi2, n., a mother's swooning off due to excessive loss of blood during child delivery.
52. 血脈 xUe4mo4, n., (1) blood circulation: 血脈流通;
53. 血脈 xUe4mo4, n., (2) the blood pulse;
54. 血脈 xUe4mo4, n., (3) blood relationship, see xUe4tong3↓.
55. 血沫子 *xie3mo4zi0, n., froth formed on stored blood.
56. 血盆 xUe4pen2, n., (coll.) a big mouth, as 血盆的大口.
57. 血珀 xUe4po4, n., dark red amber.
58. 血人兒 *xie3reer0, n., a person covered all over with blood.
59. 血刃 xUe4ren4, n., bloodstained knife.
60. 血色 xUe4se4, adj., blood-red color (血色兒 *xie2sha3er0);
61. 血色 xUe4se4, adj., 血色素 haemoglobin.
62. 血牲 xUe4sheng1, n., animal sacrifice.
63. 血小板 xUe4shiaurban3, n., blood platelets or thrombocyte.
64. 血性 xUe4xing4, n., animal spirits, physical courage, guts.
65. 血心 xie4xin1, n., sincerity of heart.
66. 血腥氣 xUe4xing1chi4, n., smell of fresh blood.
67. 血型 xUe4xing2, n., blood type, blood group (considered in transfusion).
68. 血行器 xUe4xing2chi4, n., blood circulatory system.
69. 血書 xUe4shu1, n., letter written in blood (in some dramatic crisis).
70. 血水 *xie2shui3, n., the blood as a fluid;
71. 血水 *xie2shui3, n., water mixed with blood.
72. 血屬 xUe4shu3, n., blood relative.
73. 血食 xUe4shi2, n., eating of sacrificial meat.
74. 血虛 xUe4xU1, n., anemia.
75. 血尿 xUe4sui1, n., blood in urine.
76. 血絲（兒） *xie3si1(xie3seer0), n., fine capillaries;
77. 血絲（兒） *xie3si1(xie3seer0), n., blood fibers.
78. 血嗣 xUe4syh, n., blood descendant.
79. 血湯子 *xie3tang1zi0, n., see xie2shui3↑.
80. 血統 xUe4tong3, n., blood relationship, consanguinity: 血統主義 jus sanguinis, law of certain countries which recognizes child's citizenship by its parents', irrespective of where it is born (opp. 屬地主義 jus soli).
81. 血債 xUe4zai4, n., blood debt, a debt to be settled by blood.
82. 血族 xUe4zu2, n., consanguine relation.
83. 血污 xUe4wu1, n., blood stains.
84. 血壓 xUe4ya1, n., blood pressure.
85. 血癌 xUe4yan2, n., leukemia.
86. 血液 xUe4ye4, n., blood: 血液循環 blood circulation;
87. 血液 xUe4ye4, n., 血液纖維素 fibrin, which helps coagulation of blood when exposed to air.
88. 血印 *xie3yin4, n., blood stains (on clothing, etc.).
89. 血友病 xUe4you3bing4, n., hemophilia.
90. 血緣 xUe4yUan2, n., see xUe4tong3↑.
91. 血玉髓 xUe4yU4sui3, n., (min). bloodstone.
92. 血暈 *xie3yUn4, n., see xUe4mi2↑.
93. 血餘 xUe4yU2, n., (Chin. med.) human hair (used as medicine).

盎 Num. Index: 90.30 ㄤˋ ang4 .

N. (1) A wine cup, a vessel.
(2) An ounce: 盎斯 ang4si1↓.

Adj. (1) (AC) standing up or out.
(2) Vigorous, full of life: 盎然 ang4ran2↓.

Words 1. 盎盎 ang4ang4, adj., (LL) vigorous, full of life.
2. 盎然 ang4ran2, adj., (of portrait, description) full of life, interesting, alive.
3. 盎斯 ang4si1, n., (translit.) an ounce.

暨 Num. Index: 91.30 ㄐㄧˋ ji4 .

N. (1) Confines: 靡暨 (＝無既) without limit;
大德無暨 (LL) your kindness (generosity) knows no bounds.
(2) A surname.

Conj. And: 某某先生暨夫人 Mr. and Mrs. So and so.

Words 1. 暨今 ji4jin1, phr., (LL) up to the present, till now (＝至今).

盤 Num. Index: 91.30 ㄆㄢˊ pan2 . [Dist. 槃，磐]

N. adjunct. 一盤生意 a business deal;
一盤棋 a game of chess.

N. A tray, plate, dish: 一盤菜 a dish at table;
冷盤，涼盤 hors d'oeuvres;
拚盤 mixed hors d'oeuvres;
usu. 盤子 pan2zi0↓ or 盤兒 pa2er0: 臉盤兒 a person's face contour;
anc. tub (cogn. modn.盆);
a platelike object, like 棋盤 chessboard, 10B.80;
算盤 abacus, 92A.20;
打算盤 calculate cost and profit.
(2) Market prices, quotations on stock market: 開盤，收盤 opening, closing quotations.
(3) A surname.

V.t. (1) To investigate: 盤賬 audit accounts;
盤庫，盤貨 take inventory of stockpiles, goods;
To cross-examine: 盤問，盤究 pan2wen4, pan2jiu4↓.
(2) To sell out shop: 盤店，出盤 offer to sell.
(3) To grind jade.
(4) To cross, entwine, twist about: 盤膝，盤腿兒 to cross legs;
盤起髮辮 coil up queue on the head;
盤根錯節 (of trees) with twisting roots and intercrossing branches.

Words 1. 盤剝 pan2bo2¹, v.t., practice usury;
2. 盤剝 pan2bo2¹, v.t., otherwise rob (person) of his property.
3. 盤駁 pan2bo2², v.i. & t., crossexamine repeatedly.
4. 盤礡 pan2bo2³, adj., expansive, encompassing in space (also 旁礡 see 60.50).
5. 盤纏 pan2chan0, n., money for travelling expenses.
6. 盤查 pan2cha2, v.t., examine thoroughly (luggage at customs).
7. 盤錢 pan2qian2, n., ditto.
8. 盤川 pan2chuan1, n., see pan2fei4↓.
9. 盤曲 pan2qU1, v.i. & adj., winding, twisting, having many turns (of roads).
10. 盤費 pan2fei4, n., money for travelling expenses;
11. 盤費 pan2fei4, n., daily expenses.
12. 盤槓子 pan2gang4zi0, n., physical exercise at crossbars.
13. 盤古 pan2gu3¹, n., (Chin. myth.) person who created the universe.
14. 盤骨 pan2gu3², n., pelvis, also (骨盤).
15. 盤桓 pan2huan2, v.i., loiter, linger around.
16. 盤互 pan2hu4, adj., crossing and recrossing.
17. 盤獲 pan2huo4, v.t., find (smuggled goods, booty) after search.
18. 盤結 pan2jie2, adj., intertwining (of branches).
19. 盤究 pan2jiu4, v.t., make thorough investigation.
20. 盤轉 pan2zhuan3, v.i. & t., to pan.
21. 盤踞 pan2jU4, v.t., occupy (要津 high posts, strategic posts).
22. 盤弄 pan2long4, v.t., (＝撥弄), stir up trouble.
23. 盤龍癖 pan2long2pi3, n., gambling habit (allu. to anc. gambler, Liu Parnlurng).
24. 盤尼西林 pan2ni2xi1lin2, n., (translit.) penicillin.
25. 盤繞 pan2rao2, v.i. & t., surround, loiter around (person);
26. 盤繞 pan2rao2, v.i. & t. fill (heart) with memories;
27. 盤繞 pan2rao2, v.i. & t. fill (room) with incense, smoke.
28. 盤香 pan2xiang1, n., incense coils.
29. 盤旋 pan2xUan2, n. & v.i. & t., circle around (of roads);
30. 盤旋 pan2xUan2, n. & v.i. & t., play diplomacy with person.
31. 盤算 pan2suan0, v.i., calculate.
32. 盤□ pan2sun1, n., see pan2can1↓.
33. 盤餐 pan2can1, n., picnic;
34. 盤餐 pan2can1, n., blue plate type of dinner.
35. 盤陀 pan2tuo2, (1) n., (AC) (poet.) saddle;
36. 盤陀 pan2tuo2, (2) adj., rugged (of rocks).
37. 盤子 pan2zi0, n., (1) A plate, dinner plate;
38. 盤子 pan2zi0, n., (2) vessel for grinding jade;
39. 盤子 pan2zi0, n., (3) tips at singsong houses.
40. 盤資 pan2zi1, n., see pan2fei4↑.
41. 盤問 pan2wen4, v.t., interrogate (suspects, etc.).
42. 盤渦 pan2wo1, n., whirlpool.
43. 盤鴉 pan2ya1, n., woman's coiled hairdo.
44. 盤牙 pan2ya2, n., cogs on wheel.
45. 盤鬱 pan2yU4, adj., (of foliage) heavy and intertwining.
46. 盤運 pan2yUn4, n. & v.t., ship (goods).

售 Num. Index: 91.40 ㄕㄡˋ shou4 .

V.i. & t. (1) To sell: 售貨 sell goods;
售出，出售 to sell (land, house, goods);
零售 sell in retail;
廉售 sell at reduced price.
(2) To sell (idea, plan) as in Eng.: 其計不售 one's plan was not adopted;
得售 was adopted.

Words 1. 售價 shou4jia4, n., selling price.
2. 售賣 shou4mai4, v.t., to sell;
3. 售賣 shou4mai4, v.t., 售賣處 sales department, box office.
4. 售品所 shou4pin2suo3, n., sales counter or shop.

營 Num. Index: 91.40 ㄧㄥˊ ying2 .

N. (1) (Mil.) a battalion: 騎兵營 cavalry battalion;
營長 ying2zhang3↓.
(2) Barracks, camp, encampment, army headquarters: 大本營 (mil.) general headquarters;
紮營 to encamp, pitch tent;
宿營 to camp out;
偷營 make surprise attack on enemy camp;
拔營 decamp;
營幕 ying2mu4↓;
夏令營 summer camp;
訓練營 training camp;
集中營 concentration camp.

V.t. (1) To run a business, to plan and manage: 經營 to run business;
營業 ying2ye4↓;
營生，營利，營私 ying2sheng1, ying2li4, ying2si1↓;
國營，民營 (business) run by state, by municipal government, by private capital.
(2) To plan, build, construct: 營建，營造 ying2jian4, ying2zao4↓.
(3) To nourish: 營養 ying2yang3↓.
(4) (AC, u.f. 縈) to entangle.
(5) To seek measures, to try: 營救 ying2jiu4↓;
營利 ying2li4↓;
營福 seek good luck;
營饌 seek a living;
營療 seek cure.

Adj. U.f. 縈 perplexed.

Words 1. 營表 ying2biao3, n., (AC) boundary lines drawn before construction.
2. 營求 ying2qiu2, v.t., (AC) to seek (help).
3. 營奠 ying2dian4, v.i., to offer sacrifices.
4. 營地 ying2di4, n., encampment, camp ground.
5. 營販 ying2fan4, v.i., to be pedlar;
6. 營販 ying2fan4, v.t., to peddle (food, etc.).
7. 營房 ying2fang2 (ying2fang0), n., a barracks.
8. 營副 ying2fu4, n., second in command of a battalion.
9. 營混子 ying2hun4zi0, n., a veteran in soldiering of the ragged, undesirable type;
10. 營混子 ying2hun4zi0, n., an army ragamuffin.
11. 營火 ying2huo3, n., campfire: 營火會 a campfire (party).
12. 營長 ying2zhang3, n., battalion commander, a major.
13. 營齋 ying2zhai1, phr., to give feast to monks and have mass said for the departed.
14. 營建 ying2jian4, v.t., to construct (building).
15. 營妓 ying2ji4, n., whores supplied by the army.
16. 營救 ying2jiu4, v.i., to try to rescue (man in water, etc.).
17. 營治 ying2zhi4, v.t., to build, construct.
18. 營利 ying2li4, v.t., to make money, to work for profit, see ying2si1↓.
19. 營亂 ying2luan4, adj., (AC, u.f. 熒亂) perplexing, -ed.
20. 營幕 ying2mu4, n., a tent.
21. 營盤 ying2pan2 (ying2pan0), n., a barracks;
22. 營盤 ying2pan2 (ying2pan0), n., tent.
23. 營繕 ying2shan4, v.i., (LL) to construct (buildings).
24. 營生 ying2sheng1, (1) v.i., to make a living;
25. 營生 ying2sheng1, (2) n., a profession;
26. 營生 ying2sheng1, n., 營生兒 business: 整天沒營生兒做 have no business to do the whole day.
27. 營私 ying2si1, v.t., to make private profits: 營私舞弊 be corrupt in politics.
28. 營田 ying2tian2, phr., (1) to till the farm;
29. 營田 ying2tian2, phr., (2) to create settlement for unemployed.
30. 營子 ying2zi0, n., (Mongolian) village, or encampment.
31. 營葬 ying2zang4, v.i., to provide for proper burial;
32. 營葬 ying2zang4, v.i., to manage funeral.
33. 營造 ying2zao4, v.i., to construct buildings: 營造廠 ying2zao4chang3, n., firm for constructing buildings, architects;
34. 營造 ying2zao4, v.i., 營造尺 standard foot of Manchu Dyn.
35. 營宪 ying2wei4, n., nourishment, nutrition.
36. 營養 ying2yang3, n., nutrition: 營養不足 malnutrition.
37. 營業 ying2ye4, (1) v.i., to run business;
38. 營業 ying2ye4, (2) n., a business: 營業稅 business tax.
39. 營營 ying2ying2, adj., hustling and bustling about.

磐 Num. Index: 91.40 ㄆㄢˊ pan2 .

N. A big rock, foundation stone (磐石之安 safe as a rock).

Words 1. 磐礡 pan2bo2, adj., see 盤礡 91.30.
2. 磐牙 pan2ya2, adj., see 盤牙 91.30.

□ Num. Index: 91.40 ㄑㄧㄢ qian1 . [Anc. var. of 愆 91.72]

白 Num. Index: 91.41 ㄅㄞˊ bai2 (sp. pr. ㄅㄞˊ bai2 ; re. pr. *ㄅㄛˊ bo2 ; in certain phrr. marked **ㄅㄞˊ bai2 , or **ㄅㄛˊ bo2 , alternate pr. also used.)

N. (1) A surname.
(2) The spoken parts of opera, such as dialogue: 說白，道白 also 白口（兒） bai2kou1 (e'l)↓;
獨白 soliloquy.
(3) 浮一大白 (*bo2) have a strong drink, to celebrate (大白 name of goblet).

V.i. & t. (1) (LL) to present (case), clear up, lay before or confess to superior: 表白心跡 bare one's heart, true intentions;
自白 to explain oneself, confess;
無以自白 no chance to explain;
含冤莫白 suffer unjust accusation, with no chance to clear one's name;
真相大白 the case is entirely cleared up.
(2) Turn white: 白了少年頭 hair turns white on a young head, from deep sorrow.

Adj. (1) White in color: 白頭，白髮 white hair;
白頭偕老 (of married couple) reach old age together;
雪白 white as snow;
這丫頭生得白白淨淨的 this maid has a very fair complexion;
白茫茫 cloud-covered, mist-covered;
白晃晃，白晰晰，白皚皚，白森森 dazzlingly white;
白生生 (of complexion) pale;
白鄧鄧 white with anger;
白眼 cold stare, cold disdainful look, showing white of eye: 遭人白眼 receive such stare;
白眼看人 giving such look;
白駒過隙 phr., life is short like white pony's shadow across a crevice;
白面書生 white-faced scholar, inexperienced in life;
白眉赤眼兒 phr., bare-faced (lie);
白色恐怖 white terror;
白雲蒼狗 (allu.) the vicissitudes of fortune, events (like changing cloud formations);
白雲親舍 phr., remembrance of parents (home) “from sight of white clouds”;
the color of mourning: 穿白 wear white of mourning;
hence 白事 (**bai2) funeral, contrasted with 紅事 wedding;
hence 紅白 wedding and funeral gifts;
part of many compp., as 白糖 bai2tang2, 白湐 bai2mian4↓.
(2) Clear: 明白 clear, easy to understand;
不清不白，不明不白 not clear, also not open, slightly underhand (of conduct).
(3) Clean, pure, whole, plain, unmixed, unblemished, unused: 潔白 fresh and clean (skin, laundry);
一面白鏡子 has a clear face, or innocent heart;
白開水 plain boiled water;
白飯 rice without things to go with it, also white, polished rice;
白文 text without commentary;
白煮 boiled in plain water;
繳白卷 hand in blank examination paper;
白手 emptyhanded;
白手成家 built up fortune from scratch, a selfmade man;
白璧微瑕 (**bo2) phr., slight flaw in a white jade, (fig.) blemish in man's good character.

Adv. (1) For no reason, in vain, without results, gain or compensation: 白等 wait in vain;
白忙 work in vain, waste efforts;
白費（脣舌，金錢，工夫） waste (words, money, efforts);
這話不是白說了麼 don't you think the words were completely wasted? 白死，白活 die, live in vain;
白念，白想 hope futilely;
白白的 without results;
白充數 just fill up the number without competency;
白效勞，白勞神 labor in vain;
白得了 got it free;
白走了一趟 made a trip to no purpose;
白做了一天工夫 work a whole day without results;
白送，白給 give away, give away foolishly;
白吃 eat without pay;
白地斷肝腸 (*bo2) vainly longing for loved one.
(2) Simply, just: 叫了半天，白不答應 knocked at the door for a long time, but just got no reply;
他今天不知怎的，白不肯吃酒 he simply refused to drink today, I don't know why.

Words 1. 白鼻子 bai2bi2zi0, n., a sly person.
2. 白鉛 bai2qian1, n., zinc.
3. 白錢 bai2qian2, n., (1) paper money for the dead;
4. 白錢 bai2qian2, n., (2) (dial.) a pickpocket.
5. 白鏹 **bai2qiang2, n., silver.
6. 白契 bai2chi4, n., unregistered deed, contract, contrasted with 紅契.
7. 白癡 *bo2chi1, n., idiot, mentally arrested person.
8. 白屈菜 bai2qU1cai4, n., a medical herb, chelidonium majus.
9. 白搭 bai2da1, adv., in vain.
10. 白打 bai2da3, n. & v.i., (AC) game of shuttlecocks;
11. 白打 bai2da3, n. & v.i., (a hand) fight without weapons.
12. 白帶 bai2dai4, n., leucorrhoea.
13. 白癜風 bai2dian4feng1, n., (med.) see 癜 61A.82.
14. 白丁 **bai2ding1, n., illiterate person;
15. 白丁 **bai2ding1, n., (AC) common man, private.
16. 白丁香 bai2ding1xiang1, n., (bot.) white lilac;
17. 白丁香 bai2ding1xiang1, n., sparrow drippings used for treating wounds.
18. 白豆 bai2dou4, n., (bot.) white peas or beans.
19. 白□ bai2dun3, n., kaolin, white clay used for porcelain.
20. 白堊 **bai2e4¹, n., (min.) chalk;
21. 白堊 **bai2e4¹, n., 白堊系 bai2e4xi4, n., (geol.) cretaceous system.
22. 白萼 bai2e4², n., (bot.)＝玉簪, the tuberose, also hosta sieboldiana.
23. 白俄 bai2e4³, n., White Russian(s).
24. 白礬 bai2fan2, n., alum.
25. 白附子 bai2fu4zi3, n., (bot.) a medical herb.
26. 白乾（兒） bai2gan1(bai2ga1er0), n., strong liquor made from 高粱 60.42 gao1liang2.
27. 白鴿 bai2ge1, n., pigeon;
28. 白鴿 bai2ge1, n., 白鴿眼 look of disdain.
29. 白圭 **bo2gui1, (AC) allu., need for caution in speech (can grind off flaw in jade, but not undo damage of words).
30. 白宮 bai2gong1, n., the White House.
31. 白果（兒） bai2guo3(er0), n., (1) gingko tree,
32. 白果（兒） bai2guo3(er0), n., its fruits;
33. 白果（兒） bai2guo3(er0), n., 白果松 the gingko pine;
34. 白果（兒） bai2guo3(er0), n., (2) euphem. for hen's egg (to avoid the word “egg”).
35. 白骨 **bai2gu3, n., bones of the dead.
36. 白蒿 bai2hao1, n., (bot.) white rush, artemisia stelleriana.
37. 白喉 bai2hou2, n., diphtheria.
38. 白花 bai2hua0, n. & v.t., sweet words to console;
39. 白花 bai2hua0, n. & v.t., bair hua, spend (time, money) without results.
40. 白話 bai2hua4, n., the vernacular: 白話文學 vernacular literature.
41. 白化病 bai2hua4bing4, n., a plant disease, causing loss of colors in leaves.
42. 白灰 bai2hui1, n., lime.
43. 白貨 bai2huo4, n., (coll.) heroin.
44. 白虎 bai2hu3, n., “White Tiger”: (a) an evil spirit;
45. 白虎 bai2hu3, n., (b) name of a star;
46. 白虎 bai2hu3, n., (c) the right side;
47. 白虎 bai2hu3, n., (d) a woman without pubic hair.
48. 白齋 bai2zhai1, n., vegetarian fast, excluding also salt, sauces.
49. 白□ **bo2jian3, n., (LL) letter of impeachment.
50. 白殭蠶 bai2jiang1can2, n., silkworm which died from a certain disease, used as medicine.
51. 白金 **bai2jin1, n., platinum.
52. 白酒 bai2jiu3, n., bai2gan1↑.
53. 白芨 **bai2ji2, n., (bot.) mucilaginous root, used as medicine.
54. 白晝 **bo2zhou4, n. & adv., (in) daytime.
55. 白紵 *bo2zhu4, n., fine linen.
56. 白濁 bai2zhuo2, n., gonorrhea.
57. 白朮 bai2zhu2, n., see 朮 10.01.
58. 白芷 bai2zhi3, n., (also wr. 白茞) (bot.) angelica anomala, an aromatic herb.
59. 白口（兒） bai2kou1(e'l), n., dialogue spoken part in opera.
60. 白蠟 bai2la4¹, n., white wax: 白蠟蟲 (zoo.) flata limbata, insect which exudes material for making wax.
61. 白鑞 bai2la4², n., solder.
62. 白蘭地 bo2lan2di4, n., brandy.
63. 白蘞 **bo2lian4, n., (bot.) ampelopsis serjaniaefolia.
64. 白練 bai2lian4, n., (LL) white silk;
65. 白練 bai2lian4, n., (fig.) waterfall.
66. 白蓮教 bai2lian2jiao4, n., White Lotus Society, a secret sect.
67. 白痢 bai2li4, n., (med.) dysentery, dysenteria alba.
68. 白領階級 bai2ling3jie1ji2, phr., white-collar workers.
69. 白榴石 bai2liu2shi2, n., (min.) a kind of marble.
70. 白蛉子 bai2ling2zi0 (bai3ling2zi0), n., a kind of gnat.
71. 白露 **bai2lu4¹, n., name of season in old calendar, about Sept. 8.
72. 白鷺 bai2lu4², n., egret.
73. 白螞蟻 bai2ma3yi4, n., white ant (also 白蟻 bai2yi4).
74. 白毛兒汗 bai2maarer0han4, n., big sweat.
75. 白麻 **bai2ma2, n., (1) hemp;
76. 白麻 **bai2ma2, n., (2) (AC) imperial edict.
77. 白茅 bai2mao2, n., reed, imperata arundinacea;
78. 白茅 bai2mao2, n., 白茅千里 a stretch of monotony.
79. 白煤 bai2mei2¹, n., anthracite.
80. 白黴 bai2mei2², n., mucor stolonifer, white mould on bread, etc.
81. 白湐 bai2mian4, n., white wheat flour;
82. 白湐 bai2mian4, n., 白湐兒 bai2miaher0, heroin.
83. 白描 **bo2miao2, v.i. & n., paint, sketch, chiefly contour lines without color.
84. 白蜜 bai2mi4, n., white honey.
85. 白民 **bo2min2, n., (AC) common people＝白丁.
86. 白墨 bai2mo4¹, n., (dial.) chalk.
87. 白膜 **bai2mo4², n., (biol.) sclerotic coat in the eye.
88. 白木耳 bai2mu4er3, n., edible, gelatinous white tree fungus.
89. 白內障 bai2nei4zhang4, n., (med.) cataract.
90. 白拈賊 bai2nian1ze2, n., a shoplifter.
91. 白砒 bai2pi1, n.,＝砒霜 arsenic.
92. 白皮書 bai2pi2shu1, n., a white paper issued by government.
93. 白皮松 bai2pi2song1, n., white pine.
94. 白熱 bai2re4, adj., white heat: 白熱化 adv., extreme state of passion;
95. 白熱 bai2re4, adj., 白熱電燈 n., tungsten lamp.
96. 白刃 *bo2ren4, n., naked knives, swords: 白刃戰 (mil.) hand-to-hand combat, bayonet charge.
97. 白人 bai2ren2, n., white man.
98. 白日 **bai2ri4, adv., in broad daylight: 白日見鬼 phr., (derog.) wild daydream, pure fantasy.
99. 白砂 bai2sha1, n., silica or silex.
100. 白沙糖 bai2sha1tang2, n., refined cane sugar.
101. 白墡 **bai2shan4¹, n., see bai2e4¹↑.
102. 白鱔 bai2shan4², n., white eel.
103. 白芍 bai2shao2, n., (bot.) root of peony (芍藥 20A.50) used as medicine.
104. 白□ **bai2xiang3, n., a kind of preserved fish (also 白首魚 seiaena schlegeli).
105. 白下 *bo2xia4, n., (MC) anc. name of Nanking.
106. 白相 *bo2xiang4, v.t., (Shanghai dial.) to loaf and seek pleasure: 白相人 (dial.) playboy.
107. 白鮮 bai2xian1, n., (bot.) (also wr. 白羶，白羊鮮) dictamnus albus, a medicinal herb.
108. 白鷴 (also 鷳) **bai2xian2, n., (zoo.) a kind of pheasant, phasianus nyothemerus.
109. 白蛸 bai2xiao1, n., insect which blights rice plants.
110. 白晢 **bai2xi4, (also 白晰), adj., (LL) pure white (complexion).
111. 白錫 bai2xi2, n., pewter.
112. 白首 **bai2shou3, adj., white-haired.
113. 白薯 bai2shu3, n., potato.
114. 白四喜兒 bai2si4xie1er0, n., clown in opera, whose nose region is painted white.
115. 白癬 bai2xUan1, n., (med.) ringworm.
116. 白血病 bai2xUe4bing4, n., leukemia.
117. 白熊 bai2xiong2, n., the white bear.
118. 白松 bai2song1, n., white pine.
119. 白糖 bai2tang2, n., refined sugar.
120. 白藤 bai2teng2, n., rattan, cane plant.
121. 白天 bai2tian1, n., daytime;
122. 白天 bai2tian1, adv., in daytime.
123. 白鰷 bai2tiao2, n., a fish (also □魚 zucco platypus).
124. 白鐵 bai2tie3, n., tin, tin plate.
125. 白頭翁 bai2tou2weng1, n., (zoo.) the grey starling, sturnus cineraceus.
126. 白菜 bai2cai4, n., cabbage.
127. 白團扇 *bo2tuan2shan3, n., white round silk fan.
128. 白兔 *bo2tu4, n., the rabbit in the moon;
129. 白兔 *bo2tu4, n., the moon.
130. 白銅 bai2tong2, n., white copper.
131. 白字 bai2zi4, n., ＝別字 bie2zi4, incorrect form of a character.
132. 白薇 bai2wei2, n., (bot.) cynanchum atratum.
133. 白文 bai2wen2, n., text without commentary.
134. 白雁 bo2yan4, n., the white goose.
135. 白楊 bai2yang2, n., the white poplar, populus balsamifera.
136. 白衣 *bo2yi1, n., (AC) common people;
137. 白衣 *bo2yi1, n., 白衣天使 “white angel,” nurse in white;
138. 白衣 *bo2yi1, n., 白衣大士 the Goddess of Mercy (Kwanyin).
139. 白蟻 bai2yi4, n., white ant.
140. 白銀 bai2yin2, n., silver dollar or ingot.
141. 白芋 bai2yU4, n., (bot.) small, white taro.
142. 白魚 **bai2yU2¹, n., (1) the white fish;
143. 白魚 **bai2yU2¹, n., (2) an insect (also 衣魚 lepisma saccharina) which eats into clothing, paper.
144. 白榆 **bai2yU2², n., (bot.) the white elm.
145. 白雲母 bai2yUn2mu3, n., (min.) muscovite, of the mica group.
146. 白雲石 bai2yUn2shi2, n., dolomite, a kind of white marble.

自 Num. Index: 91.41 ㄗˋ zi4 .

N. & Pron. Also used as adv. (as in self-), self, oneself: 自己 zi4ji3↓;
自箇 oneself;
自身 zi4shen1↓;
自（己）個兒 (all by) oneself;
自家 ditto;
自家人，自己人（兒） one's own people, kith and kin;
自己勁兒 intimacy between friends;
獨自 all alone, by oneself;
自己園兒 what's produced in one's own home;
自顧自 (be) selfish, self-regard(ing);
自寬 to comfort oneself;
自況 compare oneself to another;
自比 ditto;
自好 self-respect(ing);
自備 provide s.t. oneself;
自奉 spend on oneself (in food, clothing, etc.);
自費 at one's own cost (expense);
自暴自棄 give up hope in oneself, lose self-confidence (self-respect), self-degradation;
自甘墮落 ditto;
自私自利 (act) selfish(ly), self-seeking, egoistic;
自欺欺人 self-deceit (-deception), try to deceive others only to end in deceiving oneself;
自怨自艾 be contrite and reform oneself, regret one's past mistakes and try to do better in the future;
自鳴得意 be puffed up with pride, be self-satisfied;
自鳴清高 imagine oneself to be superior to others;
自本自立 depend on one's own resources and ability;
自命不凡 think of oneself as a superior being;
自誇 blow one's own trumpet, sing one's own praises;
自矜 ditto;
自任 take upon oneself;
自待 treat oneself to;
自持 assume a superior air, (exercise) self-control: 不能自持 cannot control one's passion;
以…自居 pretend to be…;
自謙 to humble oneself, be modest (humble);
自餒 have one's heart in one's boots, be greatly discouraged;
自掘墳墓 to dig one's own grave.

Adj. & adv. (1) Personal(ly), done by (to, for) oneself: 親自 do s.t. oneself;
自理 pay personal attention to, (of expenses) pay out of one's own pocket;
自行解決 settle a dispute by the parties concerned themselves or by oneself;
自決 self-determination;
自述（自陳） make a personal statement (explanation);
自問 ask oneself;
自反 self-examination;
自便 do as one pleases;
自專 arbitrarily decide to do this or that;
自肥 enrich oneself by unlawful means;
自薦 introduce oneself: 毛遂自薦 allu. to the story of Mao Sui who volunteered to serve as an emissary to the Kingdom of Chu;
自衒 brag about oneself, show off, be vainglorious;
自媒 (of a woman) marry a man without the help of a go-between;
自我介紹 introduce oneself to s.o.;
自伐 zi4fa1¹↓;
自戕 self-destruction, do things harmful to oneself;
自宮 castrate oneself;
自殺 zi4sha1↓;
自盡 (commit) suicide;
自裁 ditto;
自縊 zi4yi4↓;
自經 kill oneself;
自剄，自刎 cut one's own throat;
自分必死 know oneself to be doomed;
自傷 hurt (cut, injure, grieve for) oneself;
自棄 despair of oneself;
自訟 zi4song4↓;
自責 blame oneself;
自誤 it's all one's own fault;
何以自處 what shall one do (to extricate oneself from a predicament)? 自制 self-control, -discipline;
自首 zi4shou3↓;
自苦 deny oneself all the good things of life, bring trouble on one's own head: 何自苦乃爾 why should you be so hard on yourself? 自討苦吃 do s.t. which will only cause trouble to oneself;
自作自受 suffer the consequences of one's own action;
自作孽 sow the seeds of one's own ruin;
自討沒趣 invite ridicule (dislike, rebuff), make oneself unwelcome;
自遠遠人 to hold yourself aloof will only end in making others turn away from you;
自我陶醉 indulge in self-delusion as an escape from reality;
自我檢討 self-examination;
自救救人 do s.t. that will save both oneself and others;
自成一家 develop one's own style of writing (painting, calligraphy), found a new school of thought;
自我作古 do what others have never done before;
自出機杼 strike out a new path for oneself, originate an idea (method, fashion);
自作聰明 act on the strength of one's own imagined cleverness;
自告奮勇 volunteer one's services;
自投羅網 fall into a trap set for oneself by another;
自相矛盾 self-contradictory;
自相殘殺 mutual annihilation, internecine;
fight;
自相衝突 mutually conflicting;
自圓其說 give a satisfactory explanation of what one has said or done;
self-justification: 不能自圓其說 unable to do that;
自顧不暇 unable even to fend for oneself;
自打嘴巴 contradict oneself (“slap one's own face”);
自言自語 murmur (talk) to oneself, keep on chattering though no one is listening, make unilateral declaration;
自瞞自欺 deceive oneself;
自遣 to solace oneself;
自娛 amuse oneself;
自飲（斟）自酌 enjoy a cup of wine all by oneself;
自得其樂 take delight in doing s.t. as a pleasurable occupation;
自奉 provide the necessities of life for oneself: 自奉甚薄 live very simply;
自給自足 self-sufficient, -cy;
自效 offer one's services to help;
自食其力 earn one's own living.
(2) Natural(ly), spontaneous(ly): 自然 zi4ran2↓;
自然而然 come very naturally;
自當（悔改） will willingly (repent, mend one's ways);
自應 will of course….

Prep. From, since: 自上而下 from top to bottom, come from above;
自今（而後） from now on;
自今天（年）起 beginning from today (this year);
自古以來 from time immemorial;
自天而降 descend from heaven, come from nowhere;
有朋自遠方來 have a friend coming from afar;
自從 zi4cong2↓;
自打 zi4da3↓;
自茲 from this point on;
自後 zi4hou4↓;
自此 zi4ci3↓;
自淺入深 (of studies) advance step by step (“from the shallow to the deep”);
來自何處 where have you (they, has he, it) come from?

Words 1. 自愛 zi4ai4, n. & adj., self-respect(ing).
2. 自卑感 zi4bei1gan3, n., inferiority complex.
3. 自白 zi4bo2, v.i. & n., (make) a deposition or personal statement, clear oneself of all suspicion.
4. 自稱 zi4cheng1, v.t., to call oneself….
5. 自乘 zi4cheng2, v.i., (math.) multiply a number by itself.
6. 自強 zi4qiang2, v.i., (of a person or nation) make earnest efforts to stand on one's own feet.
7. 自取 zi4qU3, v.i., bring on oneself (punishment, etc.): 自取其辱 bring disgrace on one's own head.
8. 自打 zi4da3, prep., since, from: 自打昨天就沒來 has (have) not come since yesterday.
9. 自大 zi4da4, v.i., assume a superior air, look down upon all others, be self-assertive.
10. 自得 zi4de2, adj., (1) self-satisfied: 意氣揚揚，甚自得也 proud and pleased with oneself;
11. 自得 zi4de2, adj., (2) be at peace with oneself, feeling perfectly happy: 俯仰自得 be contented and happy wherever one may be;
12. 自得 zi4de2, adj., 君子無入而不自得焉 a superior man is at peace with himself under any and every circumstance.
13. 自動 zi4dong4, adj. & adv., (1) voluntary, -ily;
14. 自動 zi4dong4, adj. & adv., (2) automatic, -ally: 自動電話 zi4dong4dian4hua4, n., telephone by dialing.
15. 自多 zi4duo1, v.i. & adj., (be) self-satisfied or self-conceited.
16. 自伐 zi4fa1¹ (zi4fa2), v.i., (1) do harm to oneself: 國必自伐而後人伐之 a country must destroy or weaken itself before others could destroy it, humiliate it;
17. 自伐 zi4fa1¹ (zi4fa2), v.i., (2) be puffed up with pride: 不敢自伐 dare not be proud of oneself.
18. 自發 zi4fa1², (1) v.i., (of persons) do s.t. on one's own initiative, (of things) to start by itself;
19. 自發 zi4fa1², (2) adj., self-moving.
20. 自封 zi4feng1, v.i., isolate oneself: 故步自封 unwilling to move forward.
21. 自負 zi4fu4, v.i., think highly of oneself.
22. 自耕農 zi4geng1nong2, n., an owner-farmer.
23. 自豪 zi4hao2, adj., to be proud of.
24. 自後 zi4hou4, adv., thereafter, from then on, ever since.
25. 自解 zi4jie3, v.i., (1) satisfy one's own conscience, rationalize;
26. 自解 zi4jie3, v.i., (2) extricate oneself from a bad fix.
27. 自己 zi4ji3, (1) n., one's self;
28. 自己 zi4ji3, (2) close friends or relatives: 都是自己人，何必客氣 we are close relatives or friends, why stand on ceremony?
29. 自己 zi4ji3, (3) (zi4ji0) adj., intimate: 彼此不拘束 we are so intimate, please just make yourselves at home.
30. 自轉 zi4zhuan3, n. & v.i., (astron.) rotate, -ation.
31. 自傳 zi4zhuan4, n., autobiography.
32. 自助 zi4zhu4, n., self-help: 自助之人 one who depends upon himself;
33. 自助 zi4zhu4, n., 自助餐 cafeteria, (self-service) buffet.
34. 自重 zi4zhong4, v.i., hold oneself with dignity, refrain from committing nuisance.
35. 自主 zi4zhu3, v.i. & adj. & n., (be) independent, -ce, be one's own master.
36. 自治 zi4zhi4, n. & adj., self-government, -ing: 自治領 (political science) a dominion, esp. of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
37. 自絕 zi4jUe2¹, v.i., (1) become extinct;
38. 自絕 zi4jUe2¹, v.i., (2) invite one's own destruction, invite public contempt.
39. 自覺 zi4jUe2², v.i. & adj. & n., (be) self-conscious, -ness;
40. 自覺 zi4jUe2², v.i. & adj. & n., realize oneself.
41. 自決 zi4jUe2³, v.i., self-determine: n., 民族自決 national self-determination.
42. 自來 zi4lai2, adv., from the very beginning: 自來白 a small moon-cake, esp. for the Mid-Autumn Festival (so-called from its white crust);
43. 自來 zi4lai2, adv., 自來紅 ditto (so-called from its reddish-brown crust);
44. 自來 zi4lai2, adv., 自來火 (a) matches;
45. 自來 zi4lai2, adv., (b) a gas lamp;
46. 自來 zi4lai2, adv., 自來水（兒） tap water, water supply;
47. 自來 zi4lai2, adv.,自來水筆 a fountain pen.
48. 自了 zi4liao3, v.i., deal with a situation by oneself;
49. 自了 zi4liao3, v.i., 自了漢 a self-centered person.
50. 自量 zi4liang4, v.i., know one's own limits: 不知自量 undertake what is beyond one's power.
51. 自力 zi4li4¹, v.i., do s.t. by one's own effort: 自力更生 rely on oneself, take fate in one's own hands.
52. 自立 zi4li4², v.i. & adj., (be) independent (cf. 獨立 91C.50).
53. 自律 zi4lU4, v.i. & n., (exercise) self-control (self-discipline).
54. 自鳴鐘 zi4ming2zhong1, n., (old term for) a clock that strikes every quarter, half or full hour.
55. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., (1) natural(ly), spontaneous(ly), free(ly);
56. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., by itself: 到時自然明白 when the time comes you will naturally understand;
57. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., (2) of course, doubtless: 他唱的自然不好，你也不見強 of course he can't sing very well, but you're not much better;
58. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., (3) (zi4ran) unconstrained, free from compulsion, flexible;
59. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., (4) n., nature: 接近自然 live close to nature;
60. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., 大自然 the great universe;
61. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., 欣賞自然 enjoy nature;
62. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., 征服自然 conquer nature;
63. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., (5) adj., pertaining to nature: 自然哲學 natural philosophy;
64. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., 自然界 the world of nature, Nature;
65. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., 自然科學 the natural sciences;
66. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., 自然力 natural forces (wind or water power);
67. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., 自然美 the beauties of nature;
68. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., 自然人 (law) a natural person (opp. 法人 legal person);
69. 自然 zi4ran2, adj. & adv., 自然現象 natural phenomena, the phenomena of nature.
70. 自恁 zi4ren4, adv., (MC) freely (＝儘管): 自恁請你陪我來坐坐 please feel free to come and have a chat.
71. 自若 zi4ruo4, adj., self-composed, serene, unruffled.
72. 自如 zi4ru2, adj., ditto.
73. 自殺 zi4sha1, n. & v.i., (commit) suicide.
74. 自傷 zi4shang1, v.i., (1) hurt oneself;
75. 自傷 zi4shang1, v.i., (2) feel sorry for oneself.
76. 自身 zi4shen1, (1) n., (one's) self;
77. 自身 zi4shen1, (2) pron., oneself.
78. 自信 zi4xin4, v.i. & n., self-confidence: 不敢自信 dare not trust my own opinion, etc.
79. 自性 zi4xing4, n., (Budd.) one's original nature.
80. 自省 zi4xing3, v.i. & n., introspect;
81. 自省 zi4xing3, v.i. & n., self-examination, introspection.
82. 自新 zi4xin1, v.i., make a fresh start in life, cut off one's bad habits.
83. 自修 zi4xiu1, v.i., (1) review one's lessons;
84. 自修 zi4xiu1, v.i., (2) to study by oneself without the benefit of teachers;
85. 自修 zi4xiu1, v.i., (3) cultivate oneself, make oneself a better man.
86. 自行車（兒） zi4xing2che1(er0), n., a bicycle.
87. 自首 zi4shou3, v.i., (of criminals) surrender oneself to the police.
88. 自失 zi4si4, v.i., be at a loss as to what to do.
89. 自是 zi4shi4, v.i. & adj. & adv., (1) (be) self-conceited;
90. 自是 zi4shi4, v.i. & adj. & adv., (2) henceforth, from then on.
91. 自序 zi4xU4, n., (1) an author's autobiographical sketch;
92. 自序 zi4xU4, n., (2) preface to one's book.
93. 自敘式 zi4xU4shi4, n., (a novel of) the autobiographical type.
94. 自許 zi4xU3, v.i., set a goal for oneself;
95. 自許 zi4xU3, v.i., permit nothing else but….
96. 自訴 zi4su4, v.i., file a lawsuit against s.o.
97. 自訟 zi4song4, v.i., blame oneself.
98. 自私 zi4si1, adj., selfish, egoistic.
99. 自從 zi4cong2, adv., ever since (that time).
100. 自此 zi4ci3, adv., from now on, from that time on.
101. 自贊 zi4zan4, v.i., (1) sing one's own praises;
102. 自贊 zi4zan4, v.i., (2) introduce oneself.
103. 自在 zi4zai4, adj., (1) able to do anything of one's own free will;
104. 自在 zi4zai4, adj., (2) (also zi4zai0) carefree, without the least worry;
105. 自在 zi4zai4, adj., (3) (zi4zai0) comfortable, pleasant;
106. 自在 zi4zai4, adj., (4) (Budd.) (of the mind) free of delusion.
107. 自尊 zi4zun1, n., self-respect;
108. 自尊 zi4zun1, n., 自尊心 ditto.
109. 自足 zi4zu2, adj., (1) self-sufficient;
110. 自足 zi4zu2, adj., (2) self-satisfied.
111. 自宪 zi4wei4, n., self-defense.
112. 自我 zi4woo, n., one's self, the ego: 自我陶醉 imagine oneself to be better than one really is;
113. 自我 zi4woo, n., 自我宣傳（揚） blow one's own trumpet.
114. 自縊 zi4yi4, v.i., commit suicide by hanging.
115. 自由 zi4you2, (1) v.i., be free to act without restraint;
116. 自由 zi4you2, (2) adj., free from control or outside interference: 自由人 a freeman (opp. 奴隸 a slave): 自由國家（人民） free nations (peoples);
117. 自由 zi4you2, (3) n., liberty, freedom: 思想自由，言論自由，出版自由，信仰自由，集會結社自由 freedom of thought, speech, the press, belief, assembly and association;
118. 自由 zi4you2, n., 公海自由 (international law) freedom of the seas;
119. 自由 zi4you2, n., 自由主義（者） liberalism (a liberal);
120. 自由 zi4you2, n., 自由黨 (Eng. history) the Liberal Party;
121. 自由 zi4you2, n., 自由神像 Statue of Liberty;
122. 自由 zi4you2, n., 自由港 a free port;
123. 自由 zi4you2, n., 自由畫 freehand drawing;
124. 自由 zi4you2, n., 自由教育 a liberal education;
125. 自由 zi4you2, n., 自由競爭 free competition, system of free enterprise;
126. 自由 zi4you2, n., 自由職業 the liberal professions;
127. 自由 zi4you2, n.,自由戀愛 free love;
128. 自由 zi4you2, n., 自由貿易 (econmics) free trade, freedom of trade;
129. 自由 zi4you2, n., 自由日 Freedom Day (allu. to the release of prisoners of war by South Korea on January 23, 1954);
130. 自由 zi4you2, n., 自由詩 free verse;
131. 自由 zi4you2, n., 自由世界 the free world;
132. 自由 zi4you2, n., 自由意志 free will.
133. 自用 zi4yong4, adj., self-willed to the point of foolishness: 愚而好自用 enterprising but ignorant, (person) ignorant without knowing it.

囟 Num. Index: 91.41 ㄒㄧㄣˋ xin4 .

Words 1. 囟門 shinhmen2, n., the boneless opening in a baby's skull.

旮 Num. Index: 91.41 ㄍㄚ ga1 .

Words 1. 旮旯（子）（兒） ga1la2(zi0)(er0), n., an out-of-the-way corner: 牆旮旯 a nook of the wall;
2. 旮旯（子）（兒） ga1la2(zi0)(er0), n., 藏在旮旯 hidden in a secluded spot, in a cranny;
3. 旮旯（子）（兒） ga1la2(zi0)(er0), n., 到處旮旯去找 search every nook and cranny, (possibly corruption from 角落).

𢶣 Num. Index: 91.41 ㄘㄨㄥ cong1 .

N. Chimney: 煙𢶣.

□ Num. Index: 91.41 ㄌㄧㄣˊ lin2 . [Abbr. of 臨 51S.40]

向 Num. Index: 91.42 ㄒㄧㄤˋ xiang4 .

N. (1) A surname.
(2) Direction: 方向 ditto;
風向 direction of the wind;
定向 definite direction;
不知去向 do not know where (he, it) went;
傾向，趨向 tendency, inclination, also v.t., incline toward;
歸向 the direction home;
v.t., to turn toward (religion, ruling regime);
direction of movement;
ambition.

V.t. (1) To face, also facing (see also Prep.↓): 向東，向西 face (or facing) east, west;
向後轉 aboutface (mil.).
(2) To aim, strive, develop in certain direction: 向上 develop, strive upwards;
向善 seek after the good;
欣欣向榮 (of plants) grow luxuriantly;
see 向慕，向化 xiang4mu4, xiang4hua4↓;
向風 xiang4feng1↓.
(3) To side with, favor (person): 你老是向著他 you always take his side.

Adj. & adv. Past, earlier days: 向來，向日 xiang4lai2, xiang4ri4↓;
向者 in former times;
(also the past subjunctive) 向非戎事備 (LL) if the army had not been prepared in those days;
向使 if it had been.

Prep. Toward: 向明，向晚 toward dawn, dusk;
向前，向後 forward, backward;
向右轉 turn right;
向他說 speak to him;
向上帝祈求 pray to God;
奔向自由 flee to freedom;
向火取暖 warm oneself before the fire.

Words 1. 向背 xiang4bei4, n., “front and back”--inclination toward and away from: 人心的向背 the public attitude for or against (a regime);
2. 向背 xiang4bei4, n., (callig.) the facing together or facing away of components of character.
3. 向當兒 xiang4dang0er0, n., (coll.) means of livelihood, way out: 一點向當兒都沒有 don't know how to make a living, have no way out.
4. 向風 xiang4feng1, (1) v.i., to flock toward, be attracted to;
5. 向風 xiang4feng1, (2) adv., windward.
6. 向後 xiang4hou4, adv., (1) backwards;
7. 向後 xiang4hou4, adv., (2) in the future: 向後怎麼辦呢 what of the future?
8. 向化 xiang4hua4, v.i., to turn toward.
9. 向著 xiang4zhe0, prep., facing.
10. 向者 xiang4zhe3, adv., formerly.
11. 向兒 xiang4er0, n., direction: 轉向兒 change direction.
12. 向來 xiang4lai2, adv., usually, so far: 向來是他出主意 usually he makes the decisions;
13. 向來 xiang4lai2, adv., 向來不請假 so far (he) never asked for leave.
14. 向例 xiang4li4, n., gen. practice, the usual rule.
15. 向明 xiang1ming2, (1) adv., toward dawn;
16. 向明 xiang1ming2, (2) n., the bright side of room.
17. 向慕 xiang4mu4, v.t., to admire (person, also 嚮慕).
18. 向內 xiang4nei4, adj., introvert.
19. 向日 xiang4ri4, adv., in former days;
20. 向日 xiang4ri4, adv., usually;
21. 向日 xiang4ri4, adv., 向日葵 the sunflower.
22. 向曉 xiang4xiao1, adv., see xiang4ming2↑.
23. 向心力 xiang4xin1li4, n., (phys.) centripetal force;
24. 向心力 xiang4xin1li4, n., sense of cohesion in unit.
25. 向晚 xiang4wan3, adv., toward evening.
26. 向往 xiang4wang3, v.t., to be attracted toward, to crave for, admire (person) (also 嚮往).
27. 向外 xiang4wai4, adv., (1) turning or orientated outward;
28. 向外 xiang4wai4, adv., (2) (MC) over and above (a number);
29. 向外 xiang4wai4, adv., (3) adj., extrovert.
30. 向陽 xiang4yang2, adj., “facing the sun”--(house) admitting sunlight freely.
31. 向隅 xiang4yU2, v.i., “facing a corner or dead end”－be left out: 以免向隅 (hurry to buy) so that you will not miss the great chance.

甪 Num. Index: 91.42 ㄌㄨˋ lu4 .

Words 1. 甪里 lu4li1, n., a name of a place.

舟 Num. Index: 91.42 ㄓㄡ zhou1 .

N. (LL) a boat, usu. rowboat, sailboat (cf. modn. 船 91S.40): 小舟，扁舟 a small rowboat;
漁舟 fishing boat;
舟車之苦 the hardships of a journey;
同舟共濟 those in the same boat (should) cooperate for the same aim.

V.t. (AC) 何以舟之 what shall one wear on the girdle?

Words 1. 舟楫 zhou1ji2, n., (1) boats, boat traffic;
2. 舟楫 zhou1ji2, n., (2) (AC) (fig.) pilot to weather a storm--i.e., good minister.
3. 舟人 zhou1ren2, n., boatman.
4. 舟師 zhou1si4, n., (1) see zhou1zi3↓;
5. 舟師 zhou1si4, n., (2) anc. navy.
6. 舟子 zhou1zi3, n., boatman.

脊 Num. Index: 91.42 ㄐㄧˇ ji3 (ㄐㄧˊ ji2 ).

N. The backbone, a ridge: 背脊 the spine;
脊梁 ji3liang2↓;
山脊 mountain ridge;
屋脊 the ridge of a house.

Words 1. 脊椎 ji3zhui1, n., (physiol.) the vertebrae: 脊椎動物 (zoo.) the vertebrates.
2. 脊柱 ji3zhu4, n., the spinal column.
3. 脊梁 ji3liang2 (ji3liang, ji3ning), n., the backbone, the spinal column.
4. 脊髓 ji3sui3 (ji3sui0), n., the marrow.

脅 Num. Index: 91.42 ㄒㄧㄝˊ xie2 . [Var. of 湙]

N. Ribs, flank;
脅下 xie2xia4↓.

V.t. (1) To intimidate, coerce: 脅迫，脅制 xie2po4, xie2zhi4↓.
(2) To close: 脅肩担笑 (of flatterer) shrug the shoulders and offer an ingratiating smile.

Words 1. 脅制 xie2zhi4, v.t., to coerce, control by force.
2. 脅迫 xie2po4, v.t., coerce (s.o. into doing s.t.).
3. 脅生 xie2sheng1, v.i., give birth by Caesarian operation (“under the ribs”).
4. 脅下 xie2xia4, n., the armpit;
5. 脅下 xie2xia4, n., under the ribs.
6. 脅息 xie2xi2, v.i., (LL) gasp with fear.
7. 脅從 xie2zong4, n., person(s) forced into doing, obeying.

雋 Num. Index: 91.42 ㄐㄩㄣˋ jUn4 (*ㄐㄩㄢˋ jUan4 , *ㄓㄨˋ zhu4 ).

N. (*jUan4) A surname.

Adj. (1) (*zhuan4) Of lasting flavor;
雋永 jUn4yong3↓.
(2) Outstanding (also wr. □，俊): 雋拔 jUn4ba2↓.

Words 1. 雋拔 jUn4ba2, adj., (of mountain peak) towering;
2. 雋拔 jUn4ba2, adj., (personality) distinguished, outstanding.
3. 雋永 *jUan4yong3, adj., (of speech or writing) of absorbing and enduring interest.

粵 Num. Index: 91.50 ㄩㄝˋ yUe4 .

N. Name for Kwangtung province: 粵人，粵語 Cantonese (man, dialect);
粵菜 Cantonese food.

力 Num. Index: 91.50 ㄌㄧˋ li4 .

N. (1) Ability, capacity, mental power: 目力;
眼力 eyesight;
耳力 sense of hearing;
體力 bodily strength;
精力 mental energy;
生力，生命力 vitality;
生殖力 virility, fecundity;
毅力 strength of purpose, perseverance;
能力 ability;
魄力 energy, strength of character;
魅力 magic power;
記憶力 memory;
智力 intelligence;
創造力 creativity;
才力 talent;
影響力 influence;
號召力 public appeal;
財力 financial power;
勢力（範圍） (sphere of) influence;
國力 national power;
人力 manpower;
兵力 armed forces;
武力 military might;
盡力而為 do one's utmost;
力不從心 lacking the ability to do what one would like to do;
力不勝任 without the required ability to undertake a given task;
力之所及 what lies in one's power to carry out.
(2) (Phys.) force, energy, power: 張力 tension;
水力 hydraulic power;
電力 electric power;
火力 thermodynamic power;
動力 motive power;
向心力 centripetal force;
離心力 centrifugal force.
(3) Muscular strength: 力大無比 without a match in physical prowess;
力氣 li4chi0↓;
力氣活兒 work requiring physical exertions;
力量 li4liang4↓;
力可拔山 so strong as to be able to lift a mountain;
筋疲力盡 utterly exhausted, dead tired;
力竭聲嘶 with voice hoarse and not an ounce of strength left;
膂力過人 physically stronger than other people.
(4) Physical labor: 苦力 a coolie;
力伕，力役 li4fu1, li4yi4↓.
(5) A surname.

Adv. Energetically, vigorously, strenuously: 力求上進 strive vigorously to improve oneself, to do better;
力圖自強 (of nations) struggle to stand on one's own feet;
力耕 engage in farming;
力田 ditto;
力戰 fight with all one's might;
力請 to request most ardently;
力行不怠 do (s.t.) persistently without letup;
力爭上游 endeavor to gain the upper hand;
力疾從公 continue to attend to one's duties in spite of illness;
據理力爭 make utmost efforts to fight for one's point of view.

Words 1. 力巴 li4ba0, n., (northern dial.) a layman, an outsider, a person not in the trade (also 力把，力巴頭，力巴兒，力笨兒).
2. 力氣 li4chi0, n., strength, energy: 沒有力氣 weak physically.
3. 力錢 li4qian2, n., a tip, gratuity paid to bearer of gifts.
4. 力伕 li4fu1, n., a porter.
5. 力量 li4liang4, n., strength, force, power: 感人的力量 power to inspire people.
6. 力士 li4shi4, n., a person of great physical strength, (boxing) a prize fighter;
7. 力士 li4shi4, n., oft. 大力士.
8. 力學 li4xUe2, n., (phys.) mechanics.
9. 力役 li4yi4, n., conscript labor, labor service.

□ Num. Index: 91.50 ㄅㄢˋ ban4 . [Pop. of 辦 60S.10]

勞 Num. Index: 91.50 ㄌㄠˊ lao2 (*ㄌㄠˋ lao4 ). [Pop. □]

N. (1) Accomplishment, work: 功勞 merit, achievements.
(2) A surname.
(3) Worker, laborer: 勞方 the labor (opp. 資方 the management);
勞資糾紛 trouble between labor and management.
(4) (Chin. med.) a wasting disease, any disease resulting from excessive physical weakening: 勞傷 lao2shang1, 勞瘵 lao2zhai4↓.

V.t. (1) Do manual work: 勞動 lao2dong4↓;
勞心，勞力 mental and manual work(ers).
(2) To trouble (s.o.) with (s.t.): 勞駕 lao2jia4↓;
勞人費馬 (of tasks) involve a lot of labor;
勞民 lao2min2↓;
徒勞往返 made a trip in vain.
(3) (*lao4) Bring gifts to fighting army, bring comfort to: 勞軍 lao2jUn1↓;
慰勞 to comfort (victims of flood, etc.).

Adj. Hard, wearisome: 煩勞 troublesome;
疲勞 tiring, tiresome, tired.

Words 1. 勞保 lao2bao3, n., labor insurance (short for 勞工保險).
2. 勞步 lao2bu4, v.t., (court.) (of friends) come to pay a visit: 昨天勞步，還沒有回拜呢 I have not yet paid a return call on you for your call on me yesterday.
3. 勞頓 lao2dun4, adj., weary and tired.
4. 勞動 lao2dong4, v.i., (1) do physical labor;
5. 勞動 lao2dong4, v.i., 勞動者 workers, laborers;
6. 勞動 lao2dong4, v.i., 勞動節 Labor Day;
7. 勞動 lao2dong4, v.i., (2) (lao2dong0) (court.) to bother, trouble: 又得勞動您 sorry to trouble you again;
8. 勞動 lao2dong4, v.i., 勞動大駕 please be good enough to do me a favor.
9. 勞乏 lao2fa2, adj., physically exhausted.
10. 勞煩 lao2fan2, v.t., (court.) cause (s.o.) trouble: 勞煩你 may I trouble you?
11. 勞費 lao2fei4, v.t., cost trouble and expenses.
12. 勞工 lao2gong1, n., labor, individual workers or as a class.
13. 勞瘵 lao2zhai4, n., (med.) tuberculosis (＝肺癆).
14. 勞症 lao2zheng4, n., ditto.
15. 勞績 lao2ji1, n., work done, accomplishment, merit.
16. 勞駕 lao2jia4, v.t., (usu. used in the second person) please do me a favor: 勞駕你一會兒 may I trouble you for a moment? 不敢勞您大駕 dare not trouble you;
17. 勞駕 lao2jia4, v.t., 勞駕！勞駕！ thank you so much!
18. 勞金 lao2jin1, n., compensation for work, reward, fee.
19. 勞倦 lao2jUan4, adj., tired out.
20. 勞軍 *lao4jUn1, v.t., cheer up troops with gifts (also 勞師).
21. 勞苦 lao2ku3, (1) v.i., to work hard;
22. 勞苦 lao2ku3, (2) adj., having to work hard;
23. 勞苦 lao2ku3, (3) (*lao4ku3) v.t., encourage, bring comfort to (s.o.).
24. 勞來 *lao4lai4, v.t., (also 勞徠) encourage (s.o.) to enlist or come over.
25. 勞累 lao2lei4, v.t., to trouble, bother: 太勞累了 it's too much trouble;
26. 勞累 lao2lei4, v.t., 勞累您了 sorry to have bothered you.
27. 勞力 lao2li4, n., manual labor: 勞力工作 physical or manual labor;
28. 勞力 lao2li4, n., 出賣勞力 sell one's labor for a living;
29. 勞力 lao2li4, n., 勞力所得 income from labor.
30. 勞碌 lao2lu4, adj., hard-working: 奔忙勞碌 running about;
31. 勞碌 lao2lu4, adj.,勞碌了一整天 have slaved for a whole day;
32. 勞碌 lao2lu4, adj.,勞碌命 a person born to a hard lot, (joc.) a born slave.
33. 勞民 lao2min2, v.t., (1) belabor the people: 勞民傷財 waste of manpower and public funds;
34. 勞民 lao2min2, v.t., (2) (*lao4min2) to cheer up the people by gift or message.
35. 勞傷 lao2shang1, n., (Chin. med.) disease resulting from gen. weakening and exhaustion.
36. 勞神 lao2shen2, v.t., bother (s.o. or oneself) with (s.t.);
37. 勞神 lao2shen2, v.t., 勞神你 may I trouble you? please be so kind.
38. 勞心 lao2xin1, v.t., (1) do mental work: 勞心工作（者） white-collar work(er)opp. lao2li4↑;
39. 勞心 lao2xin1, v.t., (2) to worry.
40. 勞形 lao2xing2, adj., tire body out (for living).
41. 勞師 *lao4si4, v.t., comfort troops with gifts, see lao2jUn1↑.
42. 勞什子 lao2shi2zi0, n., (＝牢什子) an eyesore, anything disagreeable or abominable.
43. 勞瘁 lao2cui4, adj., wearied and worn.
44. 勞作 lao2zuo4, n., (1) manual labor class in school;
45. 勞作 lao2zuo4, n., (2) manual labor.
46. 勞資 lao2zi1, n., labor and management, labor and capital: 勞資關係 labor relations.
47. 勞務 lao2wu4, n., service.
48. 勞燕 lao2yan4, n., (LL) 伯勞 lanius bucephalus, and swallows: 勞燕分飛 (LL) going in different ways, said of friends at time of departure.
49. 勞役 lao2yi4, n., labor service, (criminal law) hard labor.

島 Num. Index: 91.50 ㄉㄠˇ dao3 .

N. Island: 島嶼 island;
半島 peninsula;
𡡷島，列島 archipelago, 孤島 lone island.

Words 1. 島國 dao3guo2, n., island kingdom or country.

為 Num. Index: 91.50 ㄨㄟˊ wei2 . [Var. of 為 90.50; abbr. □]

駕 Num. Index: 91.50 ㄐㄧㄚˋ jia4 .

N. (1) A carriage, cart: 車駕 formerly, imperial vehicles, hence, the emperor.
(2) An honored presence, travel or arrival: 尊駕，大駕，臺駕 your good (honorable) self;
駕臨 your kind presence;
聖駕 His Majesty;
王駕 His Royal Highness;
御駕親征 (of the army) under the personal command of the emperor;
枉駕 thanks for calling;
候駕 wait for your arrival;
擋駕 polite refusal as one unworthy to receive a visitor, oft. as a matter of form;
返駕 return trip;
盼即命駕 please kindly come at once.

V.t. (1) To drive (a vehicle), sail (a ship), fly (an airplane): 駕車 drive a car;
駕船 pilot a ship;
駕飛機 fly an airplane;
駕駛 jia4shi3↓;
駕幵一葉扁舟 row a small boat.
(2) To mount (a horse): 駕馬 harness a horse, ride on horseback;
(fig.) to control: 駕馭 jia4yU4↓;
駕輕就熟 follow the beaten path, do s.t. with ease through experience;
騰雲駕霧 (fairy tale) travel through space;
駕雲歸 to ride the clouds and come home.

Words 1. 駕崩 jia4beng1, v.i., (euphem.) die, said of a sovereign.
2. 駕臨 jia4lin2, n., (court.) your gracious presence, the pleasure of your company.
3. 駕駛 jia4shi3, v.t., to drive (a car), pilot (a ship);
4. 駕駛 jia4shi3, 駕駛員 a pilot, driver;
5. 駕駛 jia4shi3, 駕駛艙 Command Module.
6. 駕馭 jia4yU4, v.t., to control, govern (subordinates).

烏 Num. Index: 91.50 ㄨ wu1 .

N. (1) A crow: 烏哺 the young crow reputed to feed its mother--(LL) filial piety;
書經三寫，烏焉成馬 (anc. proverb) when a book is copied thrice, the characters 烏 and 焉 become 馬;
白鳥頭 white-headed crow-an impossibility.
(2) The sun (alleged to have a spot looking like a threelegged crow;
cf. 兔 rabbit standing for the moon): hence 烏兔 (the crow and the rabbit) the sun and the moon;
金烏 the golden sun.
(3) A surname.

Adj. Black: 烏黑 wu1hei1↓;
烏鬚 black beard;
烏木 black wood, ebony;
烏梅 black plums;
烏橄欖 black olives;
烏雲 dark clouds;
發烏 turn black.

Adv. How: 烏可，烏能 how can? 烏有此事 how can such a thing be? no such thing! (also wr. 惡).

Excl. 烏乎 (u.f. 嗚呼) alas! (also wr. 烏虖).

Words 1. 烏豆 wu1dou4, n., black beans.
2. 烏龜 wu1gui1, n., tortoise (also a term of abuse).
3. 烏骨雞 wu1gu3ji1, n., the silky chicken with black bones--a delicacy.
4. 烏黑（兒） wu1hei1 (wu1he1er0), adj., jet black.
5. 烏合 wu1he2, n., as in 烏合之眾 rabble troops.
6. 烏喙 wu1hui4, n., a poisonous plant of crowfoot family, monkshood, wolfsbane (also called 烏頭喙).
7. 烏雞 wu1ji1, n., see wu1gu3ji1↑.
8. 烏巾 wu1jin1¹, n., formerly, hat of black gauze, see wu1sha1↓.
9. 烏金 wu1jin1², n., copper and gold alloy.
10. 烏韭 wu1jiu3, n., (bot.) the rock fern.
11. 烏臼 wu1zhou4, n., (bot.) the tallow tree.
12. 烏竹 wu1zhu2, n., black bamboo.
13. 烏拉 wu1la1, n., a moccasin used in 吉林 Kirin, northeast Manchuria, filled with 烏拉草 for warmth.
14. 烏蘞莓 wu1lian2mei2, n., (bot.) a vine, cissus japonica.
15. 烏龍茶 wu1long2cha2, n., oolong tea.
16. 烏麥 wu1mai4, n., a kind of buckwheat.
17. 烏木 wu1mu4, n., black wood.
18. 烏紗 wu1sha1, n., a hat of black gauze, generally known as official's cap, esp.since Tarng Dyn.
19. 烏絲欄 wu1si1lan2, n., thin black lines as ruling on paper or silk for paintings.
20. 烏條蛇 wu1tiiaurshe2, n., a kind of snake.
21. 烏頭 wu1tou2, n., see wu1hui4↑.
22. 烏塗 wu1tu0, adj. & n., (1) muddy;
23. 烏塗 wu1tu0, adj. & n., (2) half-boiled, warm (water);
24. 烏塗 wu1tu0, adj. & n., (3) var. of 糊塗 unclear;
25. 烏塗 wu1tu0, adj. & n., muddleheaded.
26. 烏托邦 wu1tuo1bang1, n., Utopia.
27. 烏雜 wu1za2, adj., see wu1he2↑.
28. 烏賊 wu1ze2, n., cuttlefish.
29. 烏烏 wu1wu1, adj., descriptive of cry of pain, like Eng. “wow!”
30. 烏鴉 wu1ya1, n., the crow.
31. 烏眼（兒）雞 wu1yan3 (wu1ya3er0) ji1, n., “black-eyed chicken”: 烏眼雞似的 venomous look of hatred.
32. 烏□ wu1yU4, n., water chestnut.
33. 烏魚 wu1yU2, n., black fish.
34. 烏雲 wu1yUn2, n., (1) dark clouds;
35. 烏雲 wu1yUn2, n., (2) woman's black hair.

鳥 Num. Index: 91.50 ㄋㄧㄠˇ niao3 (*ㄉㄧㄠˇ diao3 ).

N. (1) Bird: 鳥類 all creatures of the bird family;
鳥語花香 singing birds and fragrant flowers;
鳥獸行 bestiality, beastly conduct;
鳥獸星散 (of human beings) scatter like birds and animals;
鳥盡弓藏 kick out (s.o.) after his services are no longer needed, (lit.) “the bow and arrows are stacked away when there are no more birds to shoot”;
鳥面鵠形 (of starving people) haggard, emaciated;
人為財死，鳥為食亡 a man dies for money;
a bird dies for food.
(2) Male genital organ (var. 屌) *diao3: 撮鳥 (MC) a curse word, oft. used in 水滸.

Words 1. 鳥巢 niao3chao2, n., a bird's nest.
2. 鳥鎗 niao3qiang1, n., fowling piece.
3. 鳥銃 niao3chong4, n., ditto.
4. 鳥道 niao3dao4, n., dangerously narrow hill path.
5. 鳥篆 niao3zhuan4, n., form of anc. script so called because it looked like birds' footprints.
6. 鳥瞰 niao3kan4, (1) v.i., look down from above;
7. 鳥瞰 niao3kan4, (2) n., a bird's-eye view.
8. 鳥窠 niao3ke1, n., see niao3chao2↑.
9. 鳥里 niaurli3, n., (surveying) distance in miles “as the crow flies.”
10. 鳥媒 niao3mei2, n., a bird used as a decoy to catch other birds.
11. 鳥信 niao3xin4, n., (鳥信風) seasonal wind occurring in the third month of the lunar calendar.

鴦 Num. Index: 91.50 ㄧㄤ yang1 .

N. See 鴛鴦 92.50.

鶯 Num. Index: 91.50 ㄧㄥ ying1 .

N. The Chin. oriole: 鶯鶯燕燕 orioles and swallows--a bevy of young girls;
鶯簧，鶯舌 chirping (as of orioles);
鶯谷 (LL, allu. of scholars) not yet well-known or officially successful.

Words 1. 鶯遷 ying1qian1, v.i., (LL allu.) (1) be promoted in office;
2. 鶯遷 ying1qian1, v.i., (2) move into a new house.
3. 鶯花 ying1hua1, n., birds and flowers of spring.

焦 Num. Index: 91.63 ㄐㄧㄠ jiao1 .

N. A surname.

Adj. (1) Burned, scorched: 焦頭爛額 utterly exhausted from overwork or anxiety;
燒焦了 scorched, charred;
烤焦了 burned in roasting or baking;
焦脆 jiao1zui4↓;
焦味 taste of burned food;
焦臭 smell of s.t. burning;
焦灼 jiao1zhuo2↓.
(2) Anxious, uneasy, restless, worried: 焦急 jiao1ji2, 焦慮 jiao1lU4, 焦心 jiao1xin1, 焦躁 jiao1zao4↓;
焦酸 sad at heart, distressed;
焦苦 miserable, wretched.

Words 1. 焦點 jiao1dian3, n., (lit. & fig.) focus, focal point.
2. 焦黑 jiao1hei1, adj., burnt black.
3. 焦黃 jiao1huang2, adj., yellowish brown, browned (food).
4. 焦急 jiao1ji2, adj., extremely anxious and restless.
5. 焦灼 jiao1zhuo2, adj., (1) scorched by fire, burnt;
6. 焦灼 jiao1zhuo2, adj., (2) anxious, nervous, worried.
7. 焦渴 jiao1ke3, adj., dying of thirst.
8. 焦枯 jiao1ku1, adj., withered by sun or heat.
9. 焦雷 jiao1lei2, n., a clap of thunder.
10. 焦慮 jiao1lU4, adj., anxious, worried, apprehensive.
11. 焦煤 jiao1mei2, n., see jiao1tan4↓.
12. 焦心 jiao1xin1, adj., distressing at heart.
13. 焦思 jiao1si1, adj., anxious, worried, pensive.
14. 焦炭 jiao1tan4, n., coke.
15. 焦糖 jiao1tang2, n., caramel.
16. 焦土 jiao1tu3, adj., scorchedearth: 一片焦土 with everything burned down and lying in ruins;
17. 焦土 jiao1tu3, adj., 焦土政策 the scorchedearth policy.
18. 焦躁 jiao1zao4, adj., anxious and fretful.
19. 焦脆 jiao1zui4, adj., crisp.

黛 Num. Index: 91.63 ㄉㄞˋ dai4 .

N. (1) Eyebrow black, used like eyebrow pencil.
(2) In 粉黛 (powder and black) cosmetics, used to denote well-dressed (painted) ladies, or actresses.

Adj. The color black.

皂 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄗㄠˋ zao4 . [Var. of 皁 91.10]

煢 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄑㄩㄥˊ qiong2 .

Adj. The orphaned and widowed: 煢獨 orphaned, widowed;
煢煢 lonely.

九 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄐㄧㄡˇ jiu3 .

N. & adj. The number nine: 九月 September;
九一八事變 The Mukden Incident of September 18, 1931.

Words 1. 九成 jiu3cheng2, n., (1) (mus.) nine movements;
2. 九成 jiu3cheng2, n., (2) ninety percent: 九成新 90% new.
3. 九竅 jiu3qiao4, n., the orifices of the body.
4. 九重 jiu3chong2, n., (1) the sky (formerly, believed to be of nine strata, 九重天 being the highest);
5. 九重 jiu3chong2, n., (2) the palace grounds.
6. 九泉 jiu3qUan2, n., Hades, the underworld.
7. 九鼎 jiourding3, n., the nine tripods which, according to legend, were cast by Emperor Yu and handed down from dynasty to dynasty as symbols of imperial authority.
8. 九陔 jiu3gai1, n., see jiu3tian1↓.
9. 九□ jiu3gao1, n., a marsh, swamp.
10. 九歸 jiu3gui1, n., (abacus) division by divisors not greater than “9”.
11. 九宮格 jiu3gong1ge2, n., (callig.) squares into which each page of a copybook is divided (so called from the nine small squares forming a big one).
12. 九𣊊腸 jiu3hui2chang2, adj., (of lovers) pining after one another, wasting away through grief.
13. 九九 jiourjiu3, n., (1) the period of eighty-one (9×9) days counting from the winter solstice;
14. 九九 jiourjiu3, n., (2) (math.) multiplication of the numbers 1 to 9 by the same numbers seriatim;
15. 九九 jiourjiu3, n., 九九表 the multiplication table up to nine times nine.
16. 九連環 jiu3lian2huan2, n., a toy consisting of nine interlocking links.
17. 九流 jiu3liu2, n., the nine schools of thought in anc. China.
18. 九牛 jiu3niu2, n., as in 費盡九牛二虎之力 spent a tremendous amount of labor or money;
19. 九牛 jiu3niu2, n., 九牛一毛 a drop in the ocean.
20. 九如 jiu3ru2, n., birthday felicitations (“nine best wishes”).
21. 九霄 jiu3xiao1, n., the farthest limits of the sky.
22. 九死 jioursi3, phr., 九死一生 a ten percent chance to survive.
23. 九天 jiu3tian1, adj., high up in the heaven, sky-high.
24. 九頭鳥 jiu3tou2niao3, n., (1) an evil omen;
25. 九頭鳥 jiu3tou2niao3, n., (2) a tricky person.
26. 九族 jiu3zu2, n., (1) the nine generations from great-great-grandfather down to one's great-great-grandson;
27. 九族 jiu3zu2, n., (2) nine generations of paternal and maternal relatives.
28. 九五 jiourwu3, n., the royal prerogative or position: 九五之尊.
29. 九垠 jiu3yin2, n., the utmost limits of the sky.
30. 九幽 jiu3you1, n., the nether world, hell.
31. 九淵 jiu3yUan1, n., an abyss, a deep chasm.
32. 九原 jiu3yUan2, n., a cemetery, graveyard.

丸 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄨㄢˊ wan2 .

N. (wan2zi0, wan2er0) A pill, a small ball: 魚丸 fish ball;
肉丸 pork ball.

V.t. (LL) to make pills: 使婢丸藥 ask a maid to roll pills.

Words 1. 丸藥 wan2yao4, n., pill of medicine (cf. 丹 42.42, 散 20S.82).

旭 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄒㄩˋ xU4 .

N. The rising sun.

Words 1. 旭日 xU4ri4, n., the morning sun.
2. 旭旭 xU4xU4, adj., (1) bright, clear;
3. 旭旭 xU4xU4, adj., (2) full of spirit.

馗 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄎㄨㄟˊ kui2 [Var. 逵 11.83]

𣘀 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄆㄧㄥˊ ping2 . [Var. of 憑 63.72]

鳧 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄈㄨˊ fu2 .

N. A species of wild duck: 鳧趨雀躍 wild ducks waddle and sparrows leap, i.e., leaps of joy;
鳧乙 the difficulty of distinguishing different species of ducks in the distance.

V.i. Swim: 鳧水＝浮水.

Words 1. 鳧茨 fu2ci1, n., water chestnut, var. of 荸薺.

□ Num. Index: 91.70 ㄈㄢˊ fan2 . [Pop. of 凡 42.70]

鬼 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄍㄨㄟˇ gui3 .

N. (1) A ghost, goblin: 鬼怪 evil spirits;
鬼物 phantoms;
鬼魅 demons;
疑神疑鬼 distrustful, suspicious (lit., “imagining seeing ghosts everywhere”);
鬼使神差 at the behest of supernatural powers;
鬼哭神（狼）號 terrifying cries;
鬼魂 disembodied spirits;
這屋子鬧鬼 the house is haunted.
(2) A term of abuse for any ignoble character: 死鬼 you damn fool;
老鬼 an old fool;
冒失鬼 a daredevil;
餓鬼 a glutton;
鴉片鬼 an opium addict;
癆病鬼 a tuberculous person;
小器鬼 a mean miser;
勢利鬼 a bootlicker, toady;
窮鬼 a pauper, poor satyr, devil, church mouse;
色鬼 a satyr, sex maniac;
酒鬼，醉鬼 a drunkard;
冤鬼 the ghost of a person whose violent death has yet to be avenged;
洋琴鬼 a player of pop music in night clubs.
(3) A surname.

Adj. (1) Tricky, deceitful, mischievous: 鬼計多端 wily and mischievous;
鬼胎 gui3tai1↓;
鬼鬼祟祟 malicious, demonical, devilish;
鬼頭鬼腦 secretive, furtive, stealthy;
弄鬼 playing tricks;
搗鬼 instigate trouble.
(2) Clever, crafty, artful: 鬼黠 gui3xia2↓;
鬼機伶兒 devilishly clever;
鬼聰明 ditto;
鬼才 the devil of a genius, clever like a devil.
(3) Unbelievable, false: 鬼話 outright lies.

Words 1. 鬼道 gui3dao4, n., (1) witchcraft, sorcery;
2. 鬼道 gui3dao4, n., (2) (Budd.) the way of destiny of hungry ghosts.
3. 鬼燈檠 gui3denqing2, n., (bot.) edible tulip, tulipa edulis.
4. 鬼斧 gui3fu3, adj., as in 鬼斧神工 extremely skillful or “divine” workmanship.
5. 鬼混 gui3hun4, v.i., (1) take a devil-may-care attitude;
6. 鬼混 gui3hun4, v.i., (2) make nuisance for others.
7. 鬼火 gueirhuo3, n., a will-o'-the-wisp.
8. 鬼節 gui3jie2, n., the ghost festival on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month (cf. All Souls' Day).
9. 鬼臉（兒） gueirlian3 (gui3liaaer0), n., (1) grimaces: 做鬼臉 make grimaces;
10. 鬼臉（兒） gueirlian3 (gui3liaaer0), n., (2) a mask.
11. 鬼錄 gui3lu4, n., a register of the names of the dead supposedly kept in the nether world.
12. 鬼門關 gui3men2guan1, n., (1) the Styx;
13. 鬼門關 gui3men2guan1, n., (2) the jaws of death.
14. 鬼黠 gui3xia2, adj., sly, crafty.
15. 鬼市 gui3shi4, n., (1) an unlighted night fair;
16. 鬼市 gui3shi4, n., (2) a marketplace where ghosts are said to congregate.
17. 鬼祟 gui3sui4, (1) v.i., & adj., (of house) (be) haunted;
18. 鬼祟 gui3sui4, (2) adj., (of conduct) dishonorable, tricky, intriguing.
19. 鬼胎 gui3tai1, n., evil plots, dark schemes: 懷幵鬼胎 fearful with a guilty conscience.
20. 鬼頭 gui3tou0, adj., (of children or things) cute: 鬼頭鬼腦 secretive, stealthy;
21. 鬼頭 gui3tou0, 鬼頭刀 gui3tou0dao1, n., formerly, a sword for beheading persons sentenced to death.
22. 鬼子 gui3zi0, n., (abusive) a devil: 洋鬼子 a “foreign devil.”
23. 鬼影 gueirying3, n., an apparition: 正要找他，他鬼影也不見了 just as I wanted to see him, he had vanished without a trace.
24. 鬼蜮 gui3yU4, n. & adj., (a) scheming and malicious (person): 鬼蜮技（伎）倆 malicious intrigues, underhanded tricks.

魈 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄒㄧㄠ xiao1 .

N. A mythical mountain spirit or demon.

魅 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄇㄟˋ mei4 .

N. See 魑魅 91.70↓.

魃 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄅㄚˊ ba2 .

N. Evil spirit causing drought.

魁 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄎㄨㄟˊ kui2 .

N. (1) Leader, chief: 盜魁 bandit chief;
黨魁 party boss;
罪魁 chief culprit;
魁柄 the helm of state.
(2) First in civil examinations: 魁元 kui2yUan2↓.
(3) A constellation, var. of 奎星 12.11.

Adj. Big of stature: see 魁悟，魁偉 kui2wu4, kui2wei3↓.

Words 1. 魁岸 kui2an1, adj., tall, stalwart.
2. 魁蛤 kui2ga2, n., (zoo.) big clam.
3. 魁首 kui2shou3, n., the leader, head of band or group.
4. 魁偉 kui2wei3, adj., tall and big in stature, strong in build.
5. 魁梧 kui2wu4, adj., ditto.
6. 魁元 kui2yUan2, n., the first in civil examinations.

魎 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄌㄧㄤˇ liang3 .

N. See 魍魎 91.70.

魍 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄨㄤˇ wang3 .

Words 1. 魍魎 wang2liang3, n., mountain spirits, demons.

魑 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄔ chi1 .

Words 1. 魑魅 chi1mei4, n., A goblin, banshee, evil mountain sprite.

魆 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄒㄩˋ xU4 .

Adv. 黑魆魆 frightfully dark.

魋 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄊㄨㄟˊ tui2 .

N. (AC) the brown bear, ursus arctos collaris (also called 赤熊).

兆 Num. Index: 91.70 ㄓㄠˋ zhao4 . [See 22.70]

怹 Num. Index: 91.72 ㄊㄢ tan1 .

Pron. Courtesy form of 他 (ta1), he: 怹老人家，怹老先生 (cf. 您 nin2 for 你 ni3).

恁 Num. Index: 91.72 ㄖㄣˋ ren4 (*ㄋㄧㄣˊ nin2 ).

Pron. (*nin2) (MC＝您) polite form of “you.”

V.t. Consider, think of, take into account.

Adj. (1) (MC) that: 恁時 ren4shi2↓;
恁時節 at that time.
(2) (MC) what (=modn. 甚麼): 有恁話吩咐 is there anything I can do for you?

Adv. (1) (MC) so, thus, in this way (=modn. 怎): 生死常有，如何恁怕怯 man being mortal, why should one be so afraid of death? 恁般 ren4ban1↓;
恁的般 in such a way;
恁些 ren4xie1↓.
(2) (MC) why: �'a ren4di4¹.

Words 1. 恁般 ren4ban1, adj., (=modn. 怎般) such a kind of.
2. �'a ren4di4¹, adj. & adv., (MC) (1) such a (person, thing);
3. �'a ren4di4¹, adj. & adv., (2) why, how: �'a道他不是人？ why do you say that he is a brute?
4. 恁的 ren4di4², adj. & adv., (MC) ditto.
5. 恁來 ren4lai2, adv., (MC) so, thus.
6. 恁麼 ren4mo0, (MC) (1) adv., thus, so, in this way;
7. 恁麼 ren4mo0, (2) pron. what: 濟得恁麼事 what does it avail?
8. 恁些 ren4xie1, adj., (MC) these, so many, of this sort.
9. 恁時 ren4shi2, adv., (MC) at that time.

息 Num. Index: 91.72 ㄒㄧˊ xi2 .

N. (1) Children: 子息 one's children and children's wives (u.f. 媳): 息婦，息男，息女 xi2fu4, xi2nan2, xi2nU3↓.
(2) Interest on loan: 年息，月息，日息 annual, monthly, daily interest;
起息期 day when capital bears interest;
付息 pay the interest;
股息 stock dividend;
出息 bear interest, (fig.) productive;
有出息 (of young men) will “bear fruit”--be of some use;
沒出息 of no use--will never amount to anything.
(3) News: 消息 news, report.
(4) Breath: 氣息，鼻息 breathing;
屏息 hold one's breath in fear or rapt attention;
一息尚存 so long as this breath is left--alive;
喘息 gasp for breath;
瞬息 in a wink;
間不容息 in a split second;
息息相關 vitally interrelated;
歎息 a sigh, also to sigh;
太息，長太息 draw a deep sigh.

V.i. & t. (1) To grow: 滋息，蕃息 (of living things) grow and multiply.
(2) To rest, stop, cease: 安息，休息，歇息，□息 to stop for rest;
事遂息 (LL) the matter was then closed, affair was settled.
(3) V.t., to stop: 息交 drop friendship;
息兵，息戰 stop war;
息爭 stop quarrel;
息怒 stop anger, be pacified;
息念頭 drop idea, usu. in pursuing lover, but also other schemes;
息謗 kill the rumor.

Words 1. 息錢 xi2qian2, n., interest money.
2. 息婦 xi2fu4, n., daughter-in-law.
3. 息耗 xi2hao4, n., news, esp. report of sickness, battle.
4. 息肩 xi2jian1, v.i., to lay down the burden (“ease the shoulder”).
5. 息借 xi2jie4, v.i., borrow with interest.
6. 息款 xi2kuan3, n., interest from deposit.
7. 息脈 xi2mo4, n., pulse beat.
8. 息男 xi2nan2, n., one's own son.
9. 息女 xi2nU3, n., one's own daughter.
10. 息票 xi2piao4, n., interest coupon.
11. 息壤 xi2rang3, n., (AC) fertile soil.
12. 息事 xi2shi4, v.i., to settle affair: 息事寧人 a policy of compromise to let everybody have peace.
13. 息土 xi2tu3, n., (AC) see xi2rang3↑.
14. 息影 xi2ying3, v.i., to retire from activities (in some place).

□ Num. Index: 91.72 ㄘㄨㄥ cong1 . [Var. of 匆 92.83]

悠 Num. Index: 91.72 ㄧㄡ you1 .

V.i. (1) To lift, hold above: 往上一悠，就𡈼起來 with a heave, it was lifted up.
(2) Do things in a leisurely way: 你老也得悠著來 you, sir, must take your time;
悠停 you1ting2↓.

Adj. (1) Sad: 悠悠 you1you1↓.
(2) Long past and gone, remote: 悠久 you1jiu3↓;
悠謬 you1miu4↓;
悠遠 you1yUan3↓.

Words 1. 悠忽 you1hu1, adj., fritter away one's time, energy.
2. 悠久 you1jiu3, adj., long enduring.
3. 悠邈 you1miao3, adj., faraway: 良朋悠邈 (friends) separated by long distance.
4. 悠謬 you1miu4, adj., absurd (far off the mark).
5. 悠然 you1ran2, adv., naturally, without effort.
6. 悠停 you1ting0, v.i., restrain oneself: 喝酒要悠停點兒，過多就醉了 one must control oneself a little in drinking, not to get drunk.
7. 悠揚 you1yang2, adj., (melody) floating, lingering.
8. 悠悠 you1you1, adj., (1) (travel) long, far going or gone;
9. 悠悠 you1you1, adj., (2) sad: 悠悠我思 sadly I remember;
10. 悠悠 you1you1, adj., (3) restless, adrift: 悠悠蕩蕩 restless and drifting without direction;
11. 悠悠 you1you1, adj., (4) 悠悠之談 abstruse, impractical discussion.
12. 悠遠 you1yUan3, adj., long, faraway (distance).

您 Num. Index: 91.72 ㄋㄧㄣˊ nin2 .

Pron. (Polite form of address) you (second person singular)

愆 Num. Index: 91.72 ㄑㄧㄢ qian1 .

N. & adj. (1) Transgression, error, erroneous: 罪愆 sins of transgression or omission;
不愆不忘 (LL) neither err nor forget.
(2) Upset: see 愆痾 qian1ke1, 愆伏 qian1fu2↓.

V.t. To transgress time limit: see 愆期 qian1chi2↓.

Words 1. 愆期 qian1chi2, v.i., to transgress time limit, delay (in payment, etc.);
2. 愆期 qian1chi2, v.i., (2) adj., passed time limit.
3. 愆伏 qian1fu2, phr., (from 愆陽伏陰) imbalance or upset of yin1 and yang1 principles.
4. 愆滯 qian1zhi4, v.i., get blocked up, delayed.
5. 愆痾 qian1ke1, n., a disaster or epidemic, ascribed to imbalance of yin1 and yang1, see qian1fu2↑.
6. 愆面 qian1mian4, phr., (LL) be separated (among friends).
7. 愆序 qian1xU4, adj., (LL of weather) unseasonable (heat or cold).
8. 愆忒 qian1te4, n., (LL) sin, fault, transgression.

慫 Num. Index: 91.72 ㄙㄨㄥˇ song3 .

Words 1. 慫動 song3dong4 (song3dong0), v.t., instigate to action.
2. 慫恿 song2yong3, v.t., ditto.

憊 Num. Index: 91.72 ㄅㄟˋ bei4 .

Adj. Tired, fatigued: usu. 疲憊 feel or look exhausted;
面有憊色 have a tired look.

Words 1. 憊賴 bei4lai4, n., (coll.) a ne'erdo-well.

懲 Num. Index: 91.72 ㄔㄥˊ cheng2 . [Var. □]

V.t. (1) (LL) to punish: 懲罰 cheng2fa2↓;
懲治 cheng2zhi4↓;
嚴懲，重懲, punish sharply;
懲惡，懲凶 punish the wicked;
懲一警百 punish one as warning to a hundred.
(2) Take or give warning: 懲前毖後 take a lesson from the past and avoid future mistakes;
懲忿 guard against losing temper;
懲羹吹齏 once burnt by hot soup, blow at cold pickles-overcautious;
懲辦 to investigate and deal with.

Words 1. 懲創 cheng2chuang4, v.i., see cheng2jie4↓.
2. 懲處 cheng2chu3, v.t., to punish, deal with.
3. 懲勸 cheng2qUan4, v.t., to warn against transgressions.
4. 懲罰 cheng2fa2, v.t., to deal cut punishment.
5. 懲戒 cheng2jie4, v.t., to stop with warning.
6. 懲治 cheng2zhi4, v.t., to punish.

懇 Num. Index: 91.72 ㄎㄣˇ ken3 .

V.i. & t. To beg (person) sincerely or humbly: 懇求 ken3qiu2↓.

Adj. Earnest, sincere: 誠懇 sincere, see 懇切，懇摯 ken3qie4, ken3zhi4↓.

Adv. Earnestly, sincerely: 懇請，懇祈 earnestly beg (s. o.);
懇辭 try earnestly to beg off, decline;
懇謝 thank sincerely;
懇勸，懇諫 earnestly persuade or admonish (s. o.).

Words 1. 懇切 ken3qie4, adj., sincere, earnest (request, etc.).
2. 懇親會 ken3qin1hui4, n., meeting of group (clan, alumni) for social purposes.
3. 懇求 ken3qiu2, v. t., to beg (s. o.) sincerely to.
4. 懇摯 ken3zhi4, adj., earnest and warm (plea, words).

□ Num. Index: 91.80 ㄒㄧㄥ xing1 . [Abbr. of 興 90.80]

貨 Num. Index: 91.80 ㄏㄨㄛˋ huo4 .

N. (1) Money: 貨幣 huo4bi4↓.
(2) Goods, commodity: 來貨 incoming goods;
出貨 production of goods;
買貨，賣貨 buy, sell, goods;
雜貨（店） dry goods (store);
百貨公司 department store;
貨車 freight car, boxcar, truck;
貨倉，貨棧 a godown, warehouse, storehouse;
貨價 price of goods;
提貨單 bill of lading;
貨真價實 (comm. advertisement) honest prices and goods.
(3) (AC) bribery.
(4) A term of abuse of persons: 爛貨 louse;
笨貨 idiot, fathead;
賤貨 lout, (of woman) hussy;
不是好貨 is not decent person.

V.t. (LL) to sell: 貨物於市 sell things at the market.

Words 1. 貨幣 huo4bi4, n., currency, coins.
2. 貨布 huo4bu4, n., (AC) ditto.
3. 貨泉 huo4qUan2, n., (AC) ditto.
4. 貨殖 hyohzhi2, n., (AC) trade and commerce.
5. 貨郎 huo4lang2, n., formerly, itinerant seller of trinkets, toys, etc.
6. 貨品 huo4pin3, n., goods, quality of product (scarce, high-class, cheap, etc.).
7. 貨色 huo4se4, n., kinds and quality of goods: 貨色繁多 many varieties of goods;
8. 貨色 huo4se4, n., 好貨色 fine quality of goods.
9. 貨箱 huo4xiang1, n., container (also 箱櫃): 貨箱運輸 containerized shipping, containerization.
10. 貨物 huo4wu4, n., stock of goods.
11. 貨運 huo4yUn4, n., freight transportation.

賀 Num. Index: 91.80 ㄏㄜˋ he4 .

N. A surname.

V.i. & t. To congratulate: 慶賀 to celebrate;
道賀 to offer congratulations;
可喜可賀 you are to be congratulated;
祝賀，恭賀新禧 Happy New Year! 賀客 friends who come to congratulate.

Words 1. 賀電 he4dian4, n., a telegram of congratulations.
2. 賀函 he4han2, n., a letter of congratulations.
3. 賀蘭 he4lan2, n., a compound surname.
4. 賀禮 he4li3, n., present on some happy occasions.
5. 賀年 he4nian2, v.i., offer New Year congratulations;
6. 賀年 he4nian2, 賀年片 he4nian2pian4, n., New Year greeting card.
7. 賀若 he4ruo4, n., a compound surname.
8. 賀喜 he4xi3, v.t., to congratulate on happy occasion.
9. 賀歲 he4sui4, v.i., see he4nian2↑.
10. 賀儀 he2yi2, n., a present on happy occasion.

貸 Num. Index: 91.80 ㄉㄞˋ dai4 .

V.i. & t. (1) To loan: 借貸 borrow;
貸出 lend;
貸入 borrow;
告貸 borrow;
賒貸 buy on credit.
(2) Let off easily or pardon: 寬貸 forgive (person) for offense;
let off easily;
貸減 reduce or convert sentence;
責無旁貸 responsibility for mistake cannot be blamed on others;
嚴究不貸 (offender) will be strictly prosecuted.

Words 1. 貸方 dai4fang1, n., (in balance sheet) the credit side, opp. 借方 debit.
2. 貸借 dai4jie4, n., lend.
3. 貸主 dai4zhu3, n., creditor.
4. 貸款 dai4kuan3, n., money loan.

賃 Num. Index: 91.80 ㄌㄧㄣˋ lin4 (re. pr. ㄖㄣˋ ren4 ).

V.i. & t. To hire (labor), rent (room, house): 賃房子，賃屋 rent a room, a house;
房子出賃 house for rent;
賃工 hire(d) help.

Words 1. 賃金 lin4jin1, n., rental, rent money.

央 Num. Index: 91.81 ㄧㄤ yang1 .

V.t. To beg: 央求，央及，央告 yang1qiu2, yang1ji0, yang1gao4↓;
央請 yang1qing3↓;
央媒 to ask s.o. to act as matchmaker.

Adj. (1) Central: 中央;
中央政府 the central government.
(2) Run out: 夜未央 the night is not spent yet.

Words 1. 央戧 yang1qiang0, v.i., to drag on (of business, illness): 他的病也不過央戧一天是一天罷了 his illness is just a matter of dragging on from day to day;
2. 央戧 yang1qiang0, v.i., 這個買賣央戧幵 this business is just dragging on (and may close any day).
3. 央請 yang1qing3, v.i. & t., to make a request;
4. 央請 yang1qing3, v.i. & t., to request (a doctor, etc.).
5. 央求 yang1qiu2, v.t., to beg (a person).
6. 央告 yang1gao4, v.t., make an earnest request of (s.o.).
7. 央及 yang1ji0, v.t., see yang1qiu2↑.
8. 央央 yang1yang1, adj., (AC) (1) bright (flags);
9. 央央 yang1yang1, adj., (2) tinkling, jangling (bells).

臾 Num. Index: 91.81 ㄩˊ yU2 .

N. & adv. See 須臾 91S.80.

□ Num. Index: 91.81 ㄊㄡˊ tou2 . [Abbr. of 頭 30S.80]

臭 Num. Index: 91.81 ㄔㄡˋ chou4 (*ㄒㄧㄡˋ xiu4 ).

N. (1) (*xiu4) Bad smell, stink, notoriety: 臭味相投 people of the same ilk like each other;
遺臭萬年 leave a name that stinks through the ages.
(2) (*xiu4) (AC) smell in gen.: 其臭如蘭 its smell is like that of the orchid.

V.i. & t. (1) To smell, emit a bad odor: 他住那兒臭到那兒 he smells everywhere he goes.
(2) (*xiu4) U.f. 嗅 to sniff at.

Adj. (1) Stinking, ill-smelling, odoriferous: 臭溝 stinking sewerage;
臭氣熏人 (person) stinks;
腥臭 emitting foul smell, having body odor or smell of raw meat;
臭名 chou4ming2↓;
as term of contempt: 臭女人 woman of bad reputation, hussy;
臭錢 filthy lucre.
(2) Suffering decay, unwelcome: 他們本是好朋友，近來忽然臭了 the two good friends have recently cooled off;
他在那况弄得很臭 he has earned a bad name for himself there.

Adv. Severely, mercilessly: 臭打，臭罵 to beat up, scold, mercilessly (cf. 醜 31S.70);
臭揍 give a severe beating;
臭死 chou4si3↓.

Words 1. 臭橙 chou4chen2, n., (bot.) a citrus fruit, citrus bigaradia.
2. 臭蟲 chou4chong2, n., bedbug.
3. 臭蟲 chou4chong2, n., bedbug.
4. 臭豆腐 chou4dou4fu0, n., fermented bean curd.
5. 臭感 *xiu4gan3, n., (1) odor in gen.;
6. 臭感 *xiu4gan3, n., (2) specific odor of certain minerals when heated or treated.
7. 臭根 chou4gen1, n., bad, incorrigible character.
8. 臭嚼 chou4jiaur, v.i., (sarcastic) chatter nonsense.
9. 臭爛 chou4lan4, v.i., to rot.
10. 臭名 chou4ming2, n., notorious reputation.
11. 臭皮囊 chou4pi2nang2., n, (Budd.) a bag of stinking fluids, i.e., the human body.
12. 臭事 chou4shi4, n., scandal (also 醜事).
13. 臭死 chou4si3, (1) v.i., stinks to heaven;
14. 臭死 chou4si3, (2) adv., terribly painful: 打了個臭死 beat one half dead.
15. 臭蹄子 chou4ti2zi0, n., (coll. contempt. or abusive) a hussy.
16. 臭氧 chou4yang3, n., (chem.) ozone.
17. 臭么 chou4yao1, n., (MC) as in 裝煞臭么 put on airs.

奧 Num. Index: 91.81 ㄠˋ ao4 .

N. (1) (AC) southwest corner of house.
(2) Mystery, see Adj.↓.
(3) Hidden recesses, forbidden grounds: 禁奧 palace grounds.
(4) Short for 奧地利 Austria: 奧國 Austria (dist. 澳洲 Australia).

Adj. Mysterious, profound: 奧妙 ao4miao4↓;
深奧，玄奧 abstruse, difficult to understand: 奧旨，奧義 profound meaning.

Words 1. 奧博 ao4bo2, adj., profound (scholarship, etc.);
2. 奧博 ao4bo2, adj., wealthy.
3. 奧區 ao4qU1, n., (AC) inland, heartland.
4. 奧林比克 ao4lin2pi3ke4, n., (translit.) Olympic.
5. 奧妙 ao4miao4, adj., mysterious, wonderful, beyond one's understanding.
6. 奧秘 ao4mi4, n., mystery ＝秘奧.
7. 奧甜 ao4tian2, adj., (fruit) sweet and luscious.
8. 奧賾 ao4ze2, n., (LL) deep mystery.
9. 奧衍 ao4yan3, adj., deep, profound.
10. 奧援 ao4yUan2, n., ally, moral or material support during crisis.

火 Num. Index: 91.81 ㄏㄨㄛˇ huo3 .

N. (1) Fire: 生火 light the fire;
點火 light lamp;
放火 set fire, arson;
失火 catch fire accidentally;
救火 to fight a fire;
幵火 (jaurhuo3) catch fire;
𡈼火 light fire for cooking meals;
武火，文火 quick or slow fire in cooking;
火上加油 add fuel to the fire, (fig.) of trouble;
火燒眉毛 fire catches eyebrows--extremely urgent;
火燒了 burned by fire;
火燒心 overanxious, impatient (“heart is burning”);
火燒，火燎 in flames, on fire, of scorching temperature;
火樹銀花 bonfires display or brilliantly lighted garden.
(2) Anger, rage, fury, surge of emotions: 火氣 huo3chi4¹↓;
肝火 gall, anger;
動起肝火 arouse one's gall;
怒火𢓭天 a surge of great fury;
上火，發火，幵火, flame up in anger;
他一聽了就上火 he flamed up as soon as he heard it;
無名火 a state of uncontrollable rage;
慾火 the fire of passion.
(3) (Chin. med., of food) stimulant to the spleen, the gall, the heart (上火，肝火，心火).
(4) (Mil.) firepower: 火力 huo3li4↓;
軍火 ammunition;
戰火 battle fire;
砲火 artillery fire;
烽火 signal fires, signs of war coming.
(5) A surname.

V.i. & t. To get angry: 他火了，火兒了 he became angry;
火上加油 add oil to fire, inflame one's anger.

Adj. Fiery: 火性 huo3xing4↓;
火竦竦 irritable, irascible.

Words 1. 火把 huo2ba3, n., torch.
2. 火伴（兒） huo3ban4 (huo3ba4er0), n., orig., comrade in arms, now (pop.) colleagues, companions in same establishment.
3. 火棒 huo3bang4, n., an acrobatic show with lighted torches.
4. 火拔子 huo3ba2zi0, n., short funnel put over stove to make fire burn faster (also called 拔火罐兒).
5. 火併 huo3bing4, v.i. & n., open fight between two parties.
6. 火玻璃 huo3bo1li0, n., fireproof glass.
7. 火柴 huo3chai3, n., matches.
8. 火車 huo3che1, n., a train: 火車站 railway station;
9. 火車 huo3che1, n., 火車頭 locomotive.
10. 火成岩 huo3cheng2yan2, n., igneous rocks.
11. 火漆 huo3chi1, n., sealing wax.
12. 火籤 huo3qian1, n., formerly, warrant for immediate presence at court.
13. 火鉗 huo3qian2, n., fire tongs.
14. 火氣 huo3chi4¹, (1) n., quick temper: 火氣太盛 very quick-tempered;
15. 火氣 huo3chi4¹, (2) adj., (of art work) not mellow.
16. 火器 huo3chi4², n., firearms.
17. 火齊 huo3chi2, n., (1) (AC) see huo3hou4↓;
18. 火齊 huo3chi2, n., (2) jewelry or jewellike thing.
19. 火蟲（兒） huo3chong2(er0), n., firefly, glowworm (coll. for 螢火).
20. 火癉 huo3dan1, n., erysipelas (also called 丹毒).
21. 火斗 huo2dou3, n., a charcoal-burning pressing iron.
22. 火房子 huo3fang2zi0, n., low-class resort for beggars and idlers.
23. 火夫 huo3fu1, n., formerly, cook in army, etc.
24. 火蓋 huo3gai4, n., stove cover.
25. 火鍋 huo3guo1, n., chafing dish.
26. 火耗 huo3hao4, n., wastage of metal in minting coins.
27. 火候 huo3hou4 (huo3hou0), n., timing in cooking to get proper degree of softness;
28. 火候 huo3hou4 (huo3hou0), n., (fig.) depth of scholarship or thought.
29. 火花 huo3hua1, n., sparks.
30. 火化 huo3hua4, v.i. & n., cremate, -tion.
31. 火狐 huo3hu2, n., the red fox.
32. 火宅 huo3zhai2, n., (Budd.) the world of troubles of the senses (“house on fire”);
33. 火宅 huo3zhai2, n., 火宅僧 a married Buddhist monk.
34. 火雞 huo3ji1, n., a turkey.
35. 火剪 huo2jian3, n., (1) fire tongs;
36. 火剪 huo2jian3, n., (2) curling tongs, curling irons.
37. 火箭 huo3jian4, n., a rocket, rocket missile: 減速火箭 retrorocket;
38. 火箭 huo3jian4, n., 掣動火箭 (astron.) braking rocket;
39. 火箭 huo3jian4, n., 火箭炮 (mil.) huo3jian4pao4, bazooka.
40. 火教 huo3jiao4, n., Zoroastrianism, worship of fire.
41. 火計 huo3ji4, n., an employee of a shop (usu. wr. 伙計，夥計).
42. 火警 huo2jing3, n., fire alarm.
43. 火酒 huo2jiu3, n., alcohol.
44. 火磚 huo3zhuan1, n., firebrick.
45. 火燭（兒） huo3zhu2(er0), n., candles and lamps in gen. as possible cause of fire (in Peking dial. also huo3zhu1er0).
46. 火種 huo2zhong3, n., kindling, material for lighting fire.
47. 火居道士 huo3jU1dao4shi4, n., a married Taoist priest, cf. huo3zhai2↑.
48. 火紙 huo2zhi3, n., a paper roll for lighting water pipe for tobacco.
49. 火炕 huo3kang4, n., heated kang1 in North China, see 炕 91D.70.
50. 火坑 huo3keng1, n., “fire-pit”--a place of misery, esp., the life of a prostitute: 落了火坑，跳出火坑 fall into, get out of, prostitute's life.
51. 火口 huo2kou3, n., crater.
52. 火筷子 huo3kuai4zi0, n., firetongs.
53. 火兒 huo3er0, n., see huo3chi4¹↑.
54. 火亮（兒） huo3liang4(er0), adj., bright, illuminated.
55. 火鐮 huo3lian2, n., formerly a flint cutter for gotting sparks.
56. 火力 huo3li4, n., (mil.) firepower.
57. 火籠 huo3lung, adj., suffocated from heat: 花火籠了 flowers wilt from heat.
58. 火爐 huo3lu2, n., a stove;
59. 火爐 huo3lu2, n., fireplace.
60. 火輪 huo3lun2, n., (1) (LL) the sun;
61. 火輪 huo3lun2, n., (2) a steamboat (also 火輪船).
62. 火冒 huo3mao4, adj., become enraged.
63. 火綿 huo3mian2, n., guncotton.
64. 火苗 huo3miao2, n., a flame (licking houses).
65. 火泥 huo3ni2, n., fire clay.
66. 火牌 huo3pai2, n., formerly, a military order to render service to imperial courier along the way.
67. 火熱 huo3re4, adj., very hot: 他倆兒打得火熱 they two are enamored.
68. 火絨 huo3rong2, n., tinder.
69. 火傘 huo2san3, n., summer sunshine: 火傘高張 the sun is shining fiercely.
70. 火色 huo3se4, n., strength and condition of fire in stove;
71. 火色 huo3se4, n., a person's ruddy complexion.
72. 火山 huo3shan1, n., volcano.
73. 火燒 huo3shao1, n., a fire disaster;
74. 火燒 huo3shao1, n., 火燒雲 resplendent sunset.
75. 火舌 huo3she2, n., tongue of fire.
76. 火繩 huo3sheng2, n., fuse.
77. 火險 huo2xian3, n., fire insurance.
78. 火線 huo3xian4, n., direct line of fire in battle.
79. 火匣子 huo3xia2zi0, n., (sl.) a cheap coffin.
80. 火硝 huo3xiao1, n., saltpeter.
81. 火性 huo3xing4, n., (1) strength of fire;
82. 火性 huo3xing4, n., (2) fiery temper.
83. 火星 huo3xing1, n., (1) the planet Mars;
84. 火星 huo3xing1, n., (2) sparks.
85. 火石 huo3shi2¹, n., flint.
86. 火食 huo3shi2², n., (1) daily meals, board: 火食不足 insufficient food at meals;
87. 火食 huo3shi2², n., 火食費 boarding fee;
88. 火食 huo3shi2², n., (2) (AC) eating cooked food instead of raw.
89. 火速 huo3su4, adv., urgent: 火速送到 deliver immediately.
90. 火田 huo3tian2, v.i., (AC) to hunt by burning wooded area.
91. 火頭 huo3tou2, n., (1) formerly, the principal cook;
92. 火頭 huo3tou2, n., (2) (AC) common footmen;
93. 火頭 huo3tou2, n., (3) person responsible for causing a conflagration.
94. 火彩兒 huo2tsaaer0, n., (Chin. theater) a device to represent appearance of a ghost by burning resin.
95. 火腿 huo2tui3, n., ham.
96. 火筒子 huo2tong3zi0, n., a metal funnel or small chimney.
97. 火葬 huo3zang4, n., cremation.
98. 火災 huo3zai1, n., fire accident, a conflagration.
99. 火浣布 huo2wan3bu4, n., asbestos cloth.
100. 火網 huo2wang3, n., (mil.) a crossfire;
101. 火網 huo2wang3, n., a barrage.
102. 火眼 huo2yan3, n., an eye inflammation.
103. 火燄 huo3yan4, n., flames.
104. 火藥 huo3yao4, n., gunpowder;
105. 火藥 huo3yao4, n., 火藥庫 ammunition depot.
106. 火曜日 huo3yao4ri4, n., (LL) Tuesday.
107. 火引子 huo2yin3zi0, n., material for starting fire.
108. 火油 huo3you2, n., kerosene.
109. 火魚 huo3yU2, n., (zoo.) a fish, lepidotrigla strauchi.

炎 Num. Index: 91.81 ㄧㄢˊ yan2 . [Related 焰ㄧㄢˋ yan4 , 91D.21]

N. (1) Inflammation: 氣管炎 bronchitis;
盲腸炎 appendicitis;
關節炎 arthritis;
肺炎 pneumonia;
腦炎 encephalitis;
腦膜炎 meningitis, etc.
(2) Flame: 火炎.

Adj. Hot (weather): 炎熱 yan2re4↓;
炎日 hot sun.

Words 1. 炎方 yan2fang1, n., (AC) the southern region.
2. 炎腫 yan2zhong3, n., inflammation with swelling.
3. 炎涼 yan2liang2, n., change of temperature;
4. 炎涼 yan2liang2, n., (fig.) change in attitude toward persons: 世態炎涼 change in warmth or coolness in attitude, following upon success or failure.
5. 炎熱 yan2re4, adj., blazing hot, sweltering.
6. 炎夏 yan2xia4, n., hot summer.
7. 炎暑 yan2shu3, n., ditto.
8. 炎天 yan2tian1, n., hot summer days.
9. 炎炎 yan2yan2, adj., scorching, overpowering (influence).
10. 炎陽 yan2yang2, n., scorching sun.

熒 Num. Index: 91.81 ㄧㄥˊ ying2 .

V.i. To shimmer, flicker.

Adj. Shimmering;
dazzling, -ed.

Words 1. 熒光 ying2guang1, n., fluorescence: 熒光燈 fluorescent lamp (now called 日光燈).
2. 熒惑 ying2huo4, v.t., to dazzle, confuse, mislead;
3. 熒惑 ying2huo4, v.t., p.p., dazzled, perplexed.
4. 熒石 ying2shi2, n., (min.) fluorite, fluorspar.
5. 熒熒 ying2ying2, adj., shimmering, twinkling (stars), flickering (will-o'-the-wisp).

煲 Num. Index: 91.81 ㄅㄠˋ bao4 .

Words 1. 煲飯 bao4fan4, n., a Cantonese food, consisting of rice cooked with meat or sausage in same pot, the latter served separately;
2. 煲飯 bao4fan4, n., a casserole.

史 Num. Index: 91.82 ㄕˇ shi3 .

N. (1) History: 歷史 ditto;
青史 history in sense of record for posterity;
通史 general history;
野史，外史 private or unofficial records of a period;
文學史 literary history;
思想史 history of thought;
哲學史 history of philosophy, etc.;
編年史 annals, chronological history;
史料，史話 shi3liao4, shi3hua4↓;
國史館 national archives;
史無前例 unprecedented in history.
(2) An official: 御史 imperial censor;
令史，典史 a government secretary.
(3) A surname.

Words 1. 史筆 shi2bi3, n., a habit of writers to hint at, rather than write explicitly (for reader to read between the lines).
2. 史部 shi3bu4, n., history as one of the four main divisions of Chin. libraries (經，史，子，集, see 四部 41.41).
3. 史館 shi2guan3, n., national archives, bureau in charge of writing and preserving historical records.
4. 史官 shi3guan1, n., a court historian.
5. 史話 shi3hua4, n., historical narrative.
6. 史料 shi3liao4, n., historical data.
7. 史論 shi3lun4, n., historical essay.
8. 史評 shi3ping2, n., historical criticism.
9. 史乘 shi3sheng4, n., histories, historical works.
10. 史詩 shi3si4, n., epic poetry, historical narrative poem.
11. 史學 shi3xUe2, n., (1) the study of history;
12. 史學 shi3xUe2, n., (2) the science of history, historiography.
13. 史冊 shi3ce4, n., anc. history books, historical works.

隻 Num. Index: 91.82 ㄓ zhi1 .

N. adjunct. A piece of indeterminate character, usu. can be grabbed by hand;
oft. of animal: 一隻雞，一隻狗 a chicken, a dog, etc., also 一隻眼睛 an eye--not used of things which cannot be grasped or lifted by hand.

Adj. & adv. (1) Lone, alone: 隻手 single-handed, with a lone hand;
隻身 alone (steal into enemy ranks, etc.);
隻影 a lonely figure;
獨具隻眼 (of person) discern what others don't;
隻立 stand alone.
(2) Very small number: 片言隻字 just a few words.

燮 Num. Index: 91.82 ㄒㄧㄝˋ xie4 . [Dist. 變 93.82]

Adj. Regulated, harmonious.

Words 1. 燮和 xie4he2, adj., living in harmony.
2. 燮理 xie4li3, adj., well-regulated: 陰陽燮理 the yin1 and the yang1 are in balance.

雙 Num. Index: 91.82 ㄕㄨㄤ shuang1 (*shuahng ). [Pop. □，□]

N. (1) (*shuahng) A surname.
(2) A pair (of chopsticks, hands, knees);
a couple, male and female: 成雙成對 in pairs, female and male;
雙親 both parents, father and mother;
父母雙全 both parents living;
雙管齊下 writing with both hands simultaneously--do two things at the same time;
箭貫雙鵰 kill two birds with one stone;
雙杵 hull rice by two persons in alternation;
無雙 peerless, matchless.

Adj. (1) Double, both: 雙面，雙邊 both sides, bilateral (treaty, etc.);
雙層 double layers;
雙十 shuang1shi2↓.
(2) Even (days): 雙日.

Adv. In pairs: 雙宿雙飛 (lovers) always keep each other's company, compared to birds flying and nestling together;
雙棲 (lovers) live together;
amphibious: 雙棲動物.

Words 1. 雙棒兒 *shuahngbang4er0, n., (coll.) twin sons.
2. 雙親 shuang1qin1, n., both parents: 雙親大人 used in letters to both parents.
3. 雙打 shuang1da3, phr., (tennis) play doubles.
4. 雙方 shuang1fang1, adv., both sides: 雙方同意 both parties agree.
5. 雙分兒 shuang1feher0, n., double portion.
6. 雙㶴駝 shuang1feng1tuo2, n., twohumped camel.
7. 雙幅（兒） shuang1fu2(er0), n., cloth of double width.
8. 雙鉤 shuang1gou1, v.t., (callig.) trace contour of a stroke, leaving center hollow.
9. 雙掛號 shuang1gua4hao4, v.t., register a letter with demand for receiver's receipt.
10. 雙關 shuang1guan1, adj., a pun, word with double meaning: 雙關語，意義雙關 word with double meaning.
11. 雙軌 shuang1gui3, n., double track;
12. 雙軌 shuang1gui3, n., 雙軌鐵路 double-track railway.
13. 雙宮 shuang1gong1, n., cocoon with double covering.
14. 雙簧 shuang1huang2, n., as in 唱雙簧 an act of entertainment, with one person making mouth gestures and another hidden behind making the voice;
15. 雙簧 shuang1huang2, n., (fig.) two persons agree to say the same thing.
16. 雙九 shuang1jiu3, n., “doublenine”--families of bride and groom meet on 18th day after wedding.
17. 雙立人兒 shuang1li4rerer0, n., the radical “□” (91B);
18. 雙立人兒 shuang1li4rerer0, n., index No. 91B, when on left side of character.
19. 雙禮 shuang1li3, n., simultaneous bow by bride and groom to elders on wedding day.
20. 雙陸 shuang1lu4, n., an anc. dice game (also wr. 雙六).
21. 雙名 shuang1ming2, n., (MC) personal name with two characters.
22. 雙生 shuang1sheng1¹, n., twins.
23. 雙聲 shuang1sheng1², n., words with the same initial consonant, alliteration (like 彷彿 fang3fu2);
24. 雙聲 shuang1sheng1², n., such related words (like 寬，𡚸 both beginning with k, 亡，無 beginning with w).
25. 雙身子 shuang1shen1zi0, adj., (woman) being pregnant.
26. 雙響兒 shuang1xiang1er0, n., firecrackers with double explosions.
27. 雙姓 shuang1xing4, n., a twosyllable surname.
28. 雙喜 shuang1xi3, n., “double happiness”--wedding.
29. 雙雙 shuang1shuang1, adv., in pairs.
30. 雙數（兒） shuang1shu4(er0), n., (math.) even numbers.
31. 雙十（節） shuang1shi2(jie1), n., a Chinese national holiday, on October 10, also called “Double Tenth.”
32. 雙石頭 shuang1shi2tou0, n., a bar with two stones on the ends for lifting weight.
33. 雙套車 shuang1tao4che1, n., carriage pulled by team of horses in front and behind (also called 二套車).
34. 雙眼皮兒 shuang1yan3pierer0, n., double eyelid.

□ Num. Index: 91.83 ㄔㄨㄛˋ chuo4 .

N. A radical (var. □) seen in 道巡, etc.;
appears as bottom stroke “83” in index system.

V.i. (AC) to walk, stroll.

迦 Num. Index: 91.83 ㄐㄧㄚ jia1 .

N. (1) 釋迦 (translit. from Sanskr.) Sakya, the clan or family of the Buddha.
(2) 迦南 (Bible) Canaan.

Words 1. 迦藍 jia1lan2, n., a Buddhist temple (also 伽藍).
2. 迦葉 jia1ye4, n., Kasyapa Buddha (also wr. 迦攝).

迫 Num. Index: 91.83 ㄆㄛˋ po4 . [Err. var. 嘷; cogn. of 逼ㄅㄧ bi1 , 30.83.]

V.t. To force, compel: 迫他投降 compel one to surrender;
迫死 persecute to death;
迫令 demand, compel by force majeure (person to);
迫上梁山 force to join the rebels;
迫從 compel compliance;
迫得 compel: 迫得無路可走 give (person) on choice but to (leave, etc.);
迫不得已 have no choice but;
迫於勢力 compelled by force or circumstances;
強迫 make s.o. do s.t. by force;
壓迫 to oppress.

Adj. Be very close, hard pressed, urgent: 迫不及待 cannot wait, time does not allow;
時間匆迫 in a rush;
局迫 hard pressed;
局勢危迫 situation is tense;
匆迫 compel;
窘迫 persecute.

Words 1. 迫切 po4chie, adj. & adv., urgent, -ly (request, etc.).
2. 迫害 po4hai4, v.t., ruin, injure, persecute (person).
3. 迫婚 po4hun1, v.i., force into marriage.
4. 迫擊砲 po4ji2pao4, n., trench mortar.
5. 迫脅 po4xie2, v.t., compel by force or threat.

𥜝 Num. Index: 91.83 ㄐㄩㄥˇ jiong3 . [Pop. of 迥 42.83]

追 Num. Index: 91.83 ㄓㄨㄟ zhui1 .

V.i. & t. (1) To chase after (lit. & fig., enemy, thief): 追女朋友 try to woo a girl friend;
追趕 zhui1gan3↓;
追蹤 zhui1zong1↓;
追求 zhui1qiu2↓;
追隨 zhui1sui2↓;
追風 said of horse's swiftness;
來者猶可追 (AC) the future can still be redeemed.
(2) To trace: 追源，追究，追溯 zhui1yUan2, zhui1jiu4, zhui1su4↓.
(3) To hanker back, to reminisce, recall the past: 追悼 zhui1dao4↓;
追憶，追念，追悔，追想 think back, see zhui1yi4, zhui1nian4, zhui1hui3, zhui1xiang3↓.
(4) In some cases, to act retroactively: 追還舊債 demand payment of old debts;
追封，追贈 give person posthumous rank;
追贓 recover thief's booty;
追加預算 to pass addition to budget;
追索積欠 demand repayment of past debt.
(5) (*duei) (AC) to carve.

Words 1. 追捕 zhui1bu3, v.t., search and arrest (escaped thief, prisoner).
2. 追求 zhui1qiu2, v.t., seek after (wisdom, progress, ideal girl friend).
3. 追悼 zhui1dao4, v.t., to grieve for person's death;
4. 追悼 zhui1dao4, 追悼會 zhui1dao4hui4, n., memorial service for the dead.
5. 追趕 zhui1gan3, v.t., to chase after: 追趕上去 hurry up, go forward to match s.o.
6. 追歡 zhui1huan1, v.i., (LL) to enjoy oneself: 往歲追歡地 where one was having a good time last year.
7. 追悔 zhui1hui3, v.i. & t., to regret.
8. 追回 zhui1hui2, v.t., to recover (debt, lost property).
9. 追徵 zhui1zheng1, v.i., to demand payment of taxes owed.
10. 追薦 zhui1jian4, v.t., as in 追薦亡魂 to pray for blessing on the dead.
11. 追究 zhui1jiu1, v.t., to pursue investigation of origin, sources, cause of event, etc.
12. 追科 zhui1ke1, v.i., see zhui1zheng1↑.
13. 追念 zhui1nian4, v.t., to remember with fond regret (anything past).
14. 追陪 zhui1pei2, v.t., to keep company of an elder.
15. 追認 zhui1ren4, v.t., to approve retroactively.
16. 追想 zhui1xiang3, v.i. & t., to think back (upon old days, etc.).
17. 追隨 zhui1sui2, v.t., to follow (a leader, master).
18. 追溯 zhui1su4, v.t., to trace back to the sources or early beginnings.
19. 追蹤 (捬) zhui1zong1, v.t., to imitate, emulate (anc. models).
20. 追問 zhui1wen4, v.t., to cross-examine, find out the bottom;
21. 追問 zhui1wen4, v.t., to question one responsible for mistake.
22. 追憶 zhui1yi4, v.t., think back (past events), to call up in reminiscence.
23. 追影 zhui1ying3, v.i., to paint portrait of one deceased.
24. 追遠 zhui1yUan3, v.i., as (AC) in 慎終追遠 to offer sacrifices to remote ancestors.
25. 追源 zhui1yUan2, v.t., see zhui1su4↑.
26. 追月 zhui1yUe4, n., the day after the full moon at Mid-Autumn Festival.

進 Num. Index: 91.83 ㄐㄧㄣˋ jin4 .

N. (1) Personal ranking: 先進 seniors, persons of higher rank, better knowledge, more experience;
(of countries) more advanced ;
後進 juniors, persons of lower rank, poorer knowledge, less experience;
後學末進 I, your junior.
(2) A courtyard: 前進，後進 front, back, yard;
兩進院子 a building with a front and a back yard;
進深 jin4shen1²↓.

V.i. & t. (1) Go ahead, move forward, advance (opp. 退 fall back, retreat): 前進 proceed, press on, go forth, make headway;
進行 jin4xing2, 進退 jin4tui4, 進逼 jin4bi1, 進兵 jin4bing1, 進攻 jin4gong1, 進止 jin4zhi3↓;
進佔 (of troops) push on and occupy;
進發 to set out (on a journey);
長進 make progress, advance;
上進 try to do better, (of students) pursue further studies;
進步 jin4bu4, 進取 jin4qU3, 進益 jin4yi4, 進展 jin4zhan3↓;
得寸進尺 the more one gets, the more one wants to have;
進一步 go a step further, furthermore, moreover;
不進則退 one either forges ahead or gradually falls behind.
(2) Enter, come in, make way into (opp. 出 leave, go away, depart): 進來 jin4lai, 進入 jin4ru4, 進口 jin4kou3, 進去 jin4qU4↓;
進京 go to the capital;
進學校 go to school, enroll as a student.
(3) Introduce, recommend: 引進 introduce (new plants, varieties, breeds);
進賢 jin4xian2↓.
(4) To present: 進貢 jin4gong4, 進獻 jin4xian4↓;
進呈 offer (presents) to superior;
進酒 fill up s.o.'s wine cup and toast him;
進香 go on pilgrimage, visit temple.
(5) Receive (money payments): 進款 jin4kuan3, 進項 jin4xiang4, 進賬 jin4zhang4↓.

Words 1. 進逼 jin4bi1, v.t., to press hard.
2. 進兵 jin4bing1, v.i., despatch troops, to order an attack on the enemy.
3. 進步 jin4bu4, v.i. & n., (make) progress, advance (ment), improve (ment): 進步的 progressive.
4. 進程 jin4cheng2, n., progress.
5. 進錢 jin4qian2, n., cash received.
6. 進出 jin4chu1, n., entrance and exit;
7. 進出 jin4chu1, n., receipt and expenditure;
8. 進出 jin4chu1, v.i., go out and in.
9. 進去 jin4qU4, v.i., go in, enter.
10. 進取 jin4qU3, v.i., endeavor to improve one's lot or acquire more;
11. 進取 jin4qU3, adj., energetic, enterprising, aggressive (spirit).
12. 進貢 jin4gong4, v.i., (of a vassal state) pay tribute to the suzerain.
13. 進攻 jin4gong1, v.t., to mount an attack on (the enemy), (fig.) pursue (girl) with attentions.
14. 進化 jin4hua4, (1) v.i., evolve, develop;
15. 進化 jin4hua4, (2) n., evolution: 進化論 theory of evolution.
16. 進展 jin4zhan3, v.i. & n., to advance, improve, make progress.
17. 進賬 jin4zhang4, n., money income, receipts;
18. 進賬 jin4zhang4, v.t., enter in account.
19. 進見 jin4jian4, v.t., to interview (s.o.).
20. 進爵 jin4jUe2, v.t., promote to a higher rank.
21. 進止 jin4zhi3, n., (1) manner of conducting oneself, personal carriage: 進止雍容 dignified in carriage: 進止雍容 dignified in carriage;
22. 進止 jin4zhi3, n., (2) decision to go forward or not: 取進止 formerly, wait for royal instructions.
23. 進口 jin4kou3, n., (1) an entrance;
24. 進口 jin4kou3, n., (2) imports.
25. 進款 jin4kuan3, n., income, revenue, receipts.
26. 進來 jin4lai, v.i., come in (into), enter.
27. 進入 jin4ru4, v.t., make way into, set foot in, penetrate, be admitted into.
28. 進身 jin4shen1¹, v.i., gain entrance or be admitted into some exclusive circle: 進身之階 a steppingstone to such circle.
29. 進深 jin4shen1², n., (of a house) distance from entrance to the rear.
30. 進獻 jin4xian4, v.t., offer as present, pay tribute.
31. 進項 jin4xiang4, n., =jin4kuan3↑.
32. 進賢 jin4xian2, v.i., recommend properly qualified persons for service.
33. 進修 jin4xiu1, v.i., pursue further studies, take an advanced course in school or college.
34. 進行 jin4xing2, v.i., proceed, go ahead, advance, carry on: 進行曲 a march.
35. 進士 jin4shi4, n., formerly, a successful candidate in national examinations, the “third degree” (cf. 秀才 90.50, 𡈼^人 90.00).
36. 進學 jin4xUe2, v.i., go to school or college.
37. 進退 jin4tui4, n. & v.t., (decision) to do or not to do, go forward or not: 進退維谷 find oneself in a dilemma, between the devil and the deep sea;
38. 進退 jin4tui4, n. & v.t., 進退兩難 equally difficult to go on or retreat.
39. 進言 jin4yan2, v.i., to offer suggestions, make recommendations.
40. 進謁 jin4ye4, v.i., to interview (superior).
41. 進益 jin4yi4, n., progress, improvement (esp. in education).

遑 Num. Index: 91.83 ㄏㄨㄤˊ huang2 .

N. Leisure, time: esp. 不遑 (LL) have no time for;
何遑 (LL) how can I have the time to.

Adv. (1) Hurrying, scurrying.
(2) Nervous: 遑遑 huang2huang2↓.

Words 1. 遑遑 huang2huang2, adv., in a hurry.
2. 遑急 huang2ji2, adj. & adv., urgent, in a great hurry: 遑急萬狀 great urgency.
3. 遑遽 huang2jU4, adj. & adv., hurriedly.

邀 Num. Index: 91.83 ㄧㄠ yao1 .

V.i. & t. (1) To invite, request: 邀請，邀集 yao1qing3, yao1ji2↓;
邀宴 invite to dinner.
(2) To receive (blessings of heaven, reward, award, etc.): 邀賞，邀功 yao1shang3, yao1gong1↓.
(3) To stop over: 邀留 yao1liu2↓.
(4) (Coll.) to weigh: 把這包拿秤邀一邀 weigh this parcel on the scale.

Words 1. 邀請 yao1qing3, v.t., to invite (professor, lecturer);
2. 邀請 yao1qing3, v.t., invite (person to dinner, etc.).
3. 邀功 yao1gong1, v.i., to seek credit for another's accomplishment: 邀功圖賞.
4. 邀集 yao1ji2, v.t., to invite (person) to assembly.
5. 邀勒 yao1le4, v.t., to force (person) to stay.
6. 邀留 yao1liu2, v.i., invite to stop over.
7. 邀買 yao1mai3, v.t., as in 邀買人心 (politician) to buy popularity.
8. 邀賞 yao1shang3, v.i., try to please s.o. so as to win his favor and be rewarded.

邊 Num. Index: 91.83 ㄅㄧㄢ bian1 . [Pop. □]

N. (1) Border, edge, outer regions: 邊緣 border of dress, see bian1yUan2↓;
岸邊 near the bank;
河邊 river bank;
天邊海角 remote regions.
(2) Near-by place, around, about: 身邊沒帶錢 do not carry money about person;
旁邊 at the side, near by: 這人旁邊 by this person.
(3) Side, section: 左邊，右邊，况邊，外邊 the left, right side, inside, outside;
前邊，後邊 the front, the back.
(4) Border of a country, frontier: 邊省 border provinces;
邊陲，邊隘，邊塞 bian1chui2, bian1ai4, bian1sai4↓;
拓邊，殖邊 expand, colonize frontiers;
邊防 frontier defense;
邊患 frontier troubles.
(5) A surname.

Adv. Along, while: 邊坐邊談 sit and chat along, sit talking.

Words 1. 邊隘 bian1ai4, n., frontier pass.
2. 邊鄙 bian1bi3, n., (LL) frontiers, frontier region.
3. 邊陲 bian1chui2, n., frontier region.
4. 邊幅 bian1fu2, n., (1) width of cloth, paper;
5. 邊幅 bian1fu2, n., (2) character, behavior of person: 不修邊幅 phr., loose, immoral conduct.
6. 邊溝 bian1gou1, n., roadside ditch.
7. 邊疆 bian1jiang1, n., national border.
8. 邊界 bian1jie4, n., borderline.
9. 邊際 bian1ji4, n., (1) border: 邊際效用，成本, marginal utility, cost;
10. 邊際 bian1ji4, n., (2) (Budd.) extremity of material universe;
11. 邊際 bian1ji4, n., (3) clue, point in talk: 說話不幵邊際 talk far off the mark or subject.
12. 邊框 bian1kuang1, n., frame (for pictures, etc.).
13. 邊兒 biaer0, n., frequently used in 一邊兒 on one side;
14. 邊兒 biaer0, n., 這邊兒 on this side;
15. 邊兒 biaer0, n., approach: 摸不幵邊兒 cannot find the approach.
16. 邊爐 bian1lu2, n., (MC & dial.) chafing dish.
17. 邊門 bian1men2, n., side door.
18. 邊塞 bian1sai4, n., border pass, border region.
19. 邊廂 bian1xiang1, n., side box in theater;
20. 邊廂 bian1xiang1, n., (MC) side.
21. 邊心 bian1xin1, n., (LL) heart of traveller away from home.
22. 邊式 bian1si4, adj., (Peking dial.) smart, handsome.
23. 邊頭風 bian1tou2feng1, n., (med.) migraine.
24. 邊緣 bian1yUan2, n., hem (of dress, etc.);
25. 邊緣 bian1yUan2, n., outskirts.

□ Num. Index: 91.83 ㄅㄧㄢ bian1 . [Pop. of 邊↑]

逛 Num. Index: 91.83 ㄍㄨㄤˋ guang4 .

V.i. & t. To stroll, saunter, wander about, visit: 逛逛 take a walk;
逛來逛去 to stroll aimlessly;
逛街 to stroll along the streets, go window-shopping;
逛燈 go and see the sights of the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month;
逛𡌺子 to visit brothels.

逖 Num. Index: 91.83 ㄊㄧˋ ti4 . [Var. 逿]

V.t. (AC) keep away from.

Adj. (AC) distant, faraway.

□ Num. Index: 91.83 ㄦˇ er3 . [Var. of 邇 31.83]

邈 Num. Index: 91.83 ㄇㄧㄠˇ miao3 . [Cogn. 藐，渺]

Adj. Distant and small.

Words 1. 邈邈 miao2miao3, adj., distant.
2. 邈然 miao3ran2, adj., ditto.

媻 Num. Index: 91.93 ㄆㄢˊ pan2 .

Words 1. 媻媻 pan2pan2, adv., (AC) to and fro.
2. 媻珊 pan2san1, adj., stroll slowly (cogn. 婆裟 63.93, also wr. 盤珊).

么 Num. Index: 91.93 ㄧㄠ yao1 . [Pop. of 𤀺 93.93]

□ Num. Index: 91.93 ㄅㄢ ban1 .

Words 1. □蝥 ban1mao2, n., the Chin. cantharis, cicindela chinensis, a poisonous fly (also 班蝥).

螢 Num. Index: 91.93 ㄧㄥˊ ying2 .

N. (1) A will-o'-the-wisp, glowworm.
(2) U.f. 熒, see 91.81.

Words 1. 螢火蟲 ying2huo3chong2, n., will-o'-the-wisp, glowworm.

蠶 Num. Index: 91.93 ㄘㄢˊ can2 . [Common var. 蠶 51.93]

付 Num. Index: 91A.00-1 ㄈㄨˋ fu4 .

V.t. (1) To deliver (s.t. to s.o.): 付給某人 give to s.o.;
交付 deliver;
付郵 put in the mail;
付梓，付印 fu4zi3, fu4yin4↓.
(2) Dismiss off the mind: 付之一笑 laugh and forget about it;
付之一炬 confine to the flames;
付之流水，東流 throw to the winds, forget affair as s.t. past.
(3) To pay: 付錢，付現款 pay money, cash;
支付 pay out;
即付 pay on demand;
見票即付 demand draft, payable at sight;
預付 pay, -ment, in advance;
未付 unpaid;
付清，付訖 all paid;
止付 stop payment;
代付 pay for another.
(4) Entrust: 付托，付管 fu4tuo1, fu4guan3↓;
付以重任 entrust with important post.

Words 1. 付畀 fu4bi4, v.t., entrust with responsibility.
2. 付丙 fu4bing3, v.i., confine to the flames.
3. 付管 fu4guan3, v.t., entrust to one's care.
4. 付款 fu4kuan3, v.i., pay out: 分期付款 pay by instalment;
5. 付款 fu4kuan3, v.i., 定期付款 pay on term, time payment;
6. 付款 fu4kuan3, v.i., 貨到付款 cash on delivery (C.O.D.);
7. 付款 fu4kuan3, v.i., 下定付款 cash with order (C.W.O.);
8. 付款 fu4kuan3, v.i., 付款交單 documents against payment.
9. 付託 fu3tuo1, v.t., entrust (person, affair).
10. 付鋅 fu2zi3, v.i., send to press.
11. 付印 fu4yin4, v.i., ditto.

傅 Num. Index: 91A.00-1 ㄈㄨˋ fu4 .

N. (1) A surname.
(2) Teacher: 師傅 (LL) teacher;
太傅，太子太傅 Imperial Tutor to crown prince.

V.t. (1) Apply: 傅粉 apply face powder;
傅彩 add coat of colors, (cf. 敷 10S.82).
(2) Add to, increase: 傅益 as rare var. of 附益.

傳 Num. Index: 91A.00-1 ㄔㄨㄢˊ chuan2 (*ㄓㄨㄢˋ zhuan4 ).

N. (1) (*zhuan4) Biography: 傳記 ditto;
列傳 section in dynastic histories, devoted to biographies of famous men;
外傳，別傳 other than official biography;
小傳 a short biographical sketch;
自傳 autobiography;
立傳 to write a biography for s.o.
(2) (*zhuan4) Anc. commentary: 傳注，傳疏 chuan2zhu4, chuan2shu1↓;
春秋三傳 the three records or elucidations relative to events covered in Confucius' spring and autumn annals.
(3) (*zhuan4) Courier system: 傳舍，傳驛 chuan2she4, chuan2yi4↓.
(4) (chuan2) Tradition: 真傳 true oral tradition;
衣敭真傳 (Budd.) true teachings: 家傳 inherited in the family;
遺傳 22.83.

V.i. & t. (1) To deliver, pass on, around or to posterity: 傳送，傳遞 chuan2song4, chuan2di4↓;
傳旨，傳詔 deliver imperial decree;
傳信 deliver a letter;
傳檄 deliver a declaration of war;
傳閱，傳視 circulate, pass round for perusal.
(2) To spread: 名傳世界 name spreads over the world;
傳道 chuan2dao4¹↓;
宣傳 to publicize, do propaganda, also spread (doctrine, belief);
傳播（布），傳染 chuan2bo4 (chuan2bu4), chuan2ran3↓;
傳病 spread disease.
(3) To bequeath: 傳子傳孫 bequeath to children and grandchildren;
傳家，傳世 chuan2jia1, chuan2shi4²↓.
(4) To transmit: 傳聲，傳熱 transmit sound, heat;
傳電 conduct electricity;
傳導 chuan2dao4²↓.
(5) To summon to court: 傳案，傳訊 chuan2an4, chuan2xUn4↓.

Words 1. 傳案 chuan2an4, v.t., to summon to court.
2. 傳播 chuan2bo4, v.t., to spread (news, ideas, disease, etc.).
3. 傳布 chuan2bu4, v.t., ditto.
4. 傳奇 chuan2chi2, n., (1) (Tarng, Suhng Dyns.) a short story;
5. 傳奇 chuan2chi2, n., (2) (Yuarn Dyn.) a short play;
6. 傳奇 chuan2chi2, n., (3) (Mirng Dyn.) a long play;
7. 傳奇 chuan2chi2, 傳奇般 adj., like a story.
8. 傳代 chuan2dai4, v.i., to bequeath (throne, object) to future generations.
9. 傳單 chuan2dan1, n., a billet, a handbill, a sheet circulated for publicity.
10. 傳達 chuan2da2, v.t., (1) to communicate (thoughts, ideas);
11. 傳達 chuan2da2, v.t., (2) to transmit order from above.
12. 傳道 chuan2dao4¹, v.i., & t., to preach religion, teach disciples.
13. 傳導 chuan2dao4², v.t., to conduct (heat, electricity).
14. 傳燈 chuan2deng1, v.i., (Budd.) to pass the lamp of doctrine from master to pupil.
15. 傳遞 chuan2di4, v.t., to hand round (letter, message).
16. 傳訛 chuan2e2, phr., 以訛傳訛 inherit and pass on wrong reports or errors.
17. 傳發 chuan2fa1, v.i., (LL) order to start on journey.
18. 傳法 chuan2fa3, phr., (Budd.) to pass on teaching from master to disciple.
19. 傳觀 chuan2guan1, v.t., to circulate (object) for public inspection.
20. 傳鼓 chuan2gu3, phr., to announce visitor by beating drum at funeral.
21. 傳喚 chuan2huan4, v.t., to summon (person) to court.
22. 傳真 chuan2zhen1, n., a portrait;
23. 傳真 chuan2zhen1, n., portraiture.
24. 傳家 chuan2jia1, v.i., bequeath to the family: 傳家之寶 art object kept as heirloom.
25. 傳教 chuan2jiao4, v.i., to preach;
26. 傳教 chuan2jiao4, 傳教士 chuan2jiao4shi4, n., missionary.
27. 傳記 *zhuan4ji4, n., a biographical sketch, biography.
28. 傳經 chuan2jing1, phr., (1) to hand down the classics or sacred books;
29. 傳經 chuan2jing1, phr., (2) (Chin. med.) (of disease) pass to different systems in the body.
30. 傳注 *jUan4zhu4, n., commentary on classic.
31. 傳重 chuan2zhong4, phr., see 重孫 90.11.
32. 傳種 chuan2zhong3, v.i., to reproduce own kind.
33. 傳旨 chuan2zhi3, v.i., to deliver imperial decree.
34. 傳票 chuan2piao4, n., (1) a court summons, subpoena;
35. 傳票 chuan2piao4, n., (2) (accounting) a voucher.
36. 傳染 chuan2ran3, v.t., to infect, communicate disease;
37. 傳染 chuan2ran3, v.t., 傳染病 communicable or infectious disease.
38. 傳審 chuan2shen3, v.i., to summon for trial.
39. 傳舍 *zhuan4she4, n., formerly, courier station.
40. 傳神 chuan2shen2, v.i., to give expression in art work, esp. portraiture;
41. 傳神 chuan2shen2, v.i., see chuan2zhen1↑.
42. 傳寫 chuan2xie3, v.i., to make copies by hand.
43. 傳信 chuan2xin4, v.i., (1) to communicate (tradition, belief);
44. 傳信 chuan2xin4, 傳信錄 story of passing of teaching from master to disciple;
45. 傳信 chuan2xin4, v.i., (2) to deliver letters;
46. 傳信 chuan2xin4, 傳信鴿 homing pigeon.
47. 傳薪 chuan2xin1, phr., (from 薪盡火傳--莊子) to pass on the torch of learning.
48. 傳授 chuan2shou4, v.t., to teach, hand down (anc. teaching, esp. esoteric).
49. 傳疏 *zhuan4shu1, n., commentary and further elucidation of said commentary.
50. 傳說 chuan2shuo1, v.i. & n., story that goes around: 民間傳說 folk tale;
51. 傳說 chuan2shuo1, v.i. & n., 傳說另一消息 I hear another piece of news.
52. 傳示 chuan2shi4¹, v.i., to show around.
53. 傳世 chuan2shi4², v.i., to bequeath to posterity.
54. 傳宣 chuan2xUan1, v.i., to summon to imperial audience.
55. 傳訊 chuan2xUn4, v.t., to summon for trial.
56. 傳送 chuan2song4, v.t., to deliver (message, news).
57. 傳統 chuan2tong3, n., (1) tradition of ideas;
58. 傳統 chuan2tong3, n., orthodox tradition;
59. 傳統 chuan2tong3, n., (2) imperial succession.
60. 傳贊 *zhuan4zan4, n., brief moral comment (or eulogy) at end of biographical sketch.
61. 傳宗 chuan2zong1, v.i., see chuan2dai4↑.
62. 傳聞 chuan2wen2, phr., it is reported that, I hear that.
63. 傳言 chuan2yan2, n., story circulated, a report.
64. 傳揚 chuan2yang2, v.t., to spread (teaching, etc.).
65. 傳夜 chuan2ye4, v.i., to go round as night watchman.
66. 傳驛 *zhuan4yi4, n., courier station.
67. 傳疑 chuan2yi2, v.i., to pass on (story, theory, etc.) with reservations as to authenticity.

侍 Num. Index: 91A.00-1 ㄕˋ shi4 .

N. Attendant: 侍從，侍者，侍宪, etc. shi4zong4, shi4zhe3, shi4wei4, etc.↓;
侍婢，侍女，侍兒 shi4bei4, shi4nU3, shi4e2, etc.↓;
內侍，常侍 palace attendant, official-in-waiting, (since Tarng Dyn.) eunuch.

V.t. To attend upon, to wait upon: 侍側，隨侍 to wait upon;
服侍 to serve, look after (master, the aged, the sick);
侍奉 shi4feng4↓.

Words 1. 侍婢 shi4bei4, n., formerly, personal attendant maid or maidslave.
2. 侍讀 shi4du2, n., royal tutor, a rank varying in duties from one dynasty to another, including editorship.
3. 侍兒 shi4e2, n., personal maidservant.
4. 侍奉 shi4feng4, v.i. & t., to attend upon (parents, ruler, etc.).
5. 侍者 shi4zhe3, n., an attendant, a waiter.
6. 侍講 shi4jiang3, n., imperial tutor, scholar-in-waiting, a Hanlin academician, varying from one dynasty to another.
7. 侍郎 shi4lang2, n., formerly, official rank, with different status, including (Tarng) a minister of imperial secretariat;
8. 侍郎 shi4lang2, n., oft. equiv. vice-minister.
9. 侍女 shi4nU3, n., personal maid.
10. 侍從 shi4zong4, n., royal retinue.
11. 侍宪 shi4wei4, n., retinue of bodyguards.
12. 侍御 shi4yU4, n., royal attendants in gen.

儔 Num. Index: 91A.00-1 ㄔㄡˊ chou2 .

N. Mate, companion, rival: 無儔 without rival.

Words 1. 儔類 chou2lei4, n., class, people of the same class.
2. 儔匹 chou2pi3, n., rival.

倚 Num. Index: 91A.00-1 ㄧˇ yi3 . [Closely related to and largely interch. 依 91A.02]

V.i. & t. (1) To lean on: 倚門而立 stand leaning by the door;
倚杖 lean on a cane, see 倚仗 yi3zhang4²↓.
(2) To rely on (wealth, powerful connections): 倚勢 yi3shi4²↓.
(3) To lean heavily on (person) for help: 倚負 yi3fu4↓;
倚託，倚賴 yi3tuo1, yi3lai4↓.

Words 1. 倚傍 yi3bang4, v.i., to copy slavishly (anc. models), claim the prestige of schools and -isms.
2. 倚畀 yi3bei4, v.t., to rely on for advice, entrust moral responsibility to (person): 倚畀正殷 rely heavily on his advice.
3. 倚薄 yi3bo2, v.t., (LL) to crowd together, pile on top of each other (such as one illness after another).
4. 倚負 yi3fu4, v.t., rely, depend on for a living.
5. 倚伏 yi3fu2, v.i., to be causally related: 禍福相倚伏 in fortune lies the seed of misfortune, and vice versa.
6. 倚杖 yi3zhang4¹, (1) phr., to lean on a cane;
7. 倚杖 yi3zhang4¹, (2) v.t., 倚仗 to rely on (powerful connections, etc.), to rely for help.
8. 倚仗 yi3zhang4², v.t., to rely on powerful connections (also 依).
9. 倚著 yi3zhuo2, (1) v.t., rely on support;
10. 倚著 yi3zhuo2, (2) n., s.o. or s.t. to rely on.
11. 倚靠 yi3kao4, v.t., ditto (also 依靠).
12. 倚賴 yi3lai4, v.t., to rely on (s.o.), not to stand on one's own feet (also 依);
13. 倚賴 yi3lai4, 倚賴性 lack of self-reliance, inability to stand on one's own feet, habit to depend on others.
14. 倚閭 yi3lU2, phr., see yi3men2↓.
15. 倚門 yi3men2, phr., (1) 倚門倚閭 said of mother waiting for son's return (“lean waiting by house door, and then by alley gate”);
16. 倚門 yi3men2, phr., (2) 倚門賣笑 said of prostitutes standing by the door and smiling on passengers.
17. 倚聲 yi3sheng1, phr., to write 宋詞 ci2, whose form is governed by the melody.
18. 倚恃 yi3shi4¹, v.t., to depend on (also 依).
19. 倚勢（仗勢） yi3shi4², phr., to rely on powerful connections.
20. 倚托 yi3tuo1, v.t., to rely on s.o.'s support (also 依).

仃 Num. Index: 91A.00-3 ㄉㄧㄥ ding1 .

Adj. 伶仃 lonely, without relatives.

何 Num. Index: 91A.00-3 ㄏㄜˊ he2 .

N. A surname.

Pron. What: 有何可說 what can I say? 有何不同 what is the difference? 為何 for what reason? 何去何從 what should one do?

Adj. What: (LL also gen.)＝甚麼：何益，何害 what's the advantage? what's the harm? etc.: 何年，何日 what year, day? 何人 who? 何處，何地 what place? 何時 when? 何故，何因，何為 why? for what reason? 是何道理 what is the explanation for this?

Adv. (1) How, why (interrogative): 何以這樣 how so? 何不這樣 why not this way? 何不先走 why don't (you) go first? 何樂而不為 gladly, I don't see any reason why not;
何克臻此 (LL) how could it achieve this (without great persistence, etc.)? 幾何 (LL) how many? also geometry;
如何 how? 如何做法 how it is done? 奈何 (in remonstration) why (did he risk it)? etc.;
何苦 he2ku3↓.
(2) How (in exclamation): 哀音何動人 how touching!
(3) Equiv. negative 不：何敢＝不敢 how dare I, I dare not;
何堪＝不堪 how can I bear (to see s.t.);
何堪設想 dare not imagine;
何必這樣（＝不必） why must it be so, it's too much trouble;
何須（＝不須）. Many of these constructions are extremely idiomatic, see below↓.

Words 1. 何必 he2bi4, phr., not necessary.
2. 何不 he2bu4, phr., why not.
3. 何嘗 he2chang2, adv., never: 何嘗見過錢 never saw a cent;
4. 何嘗 he2chang2, adv., as a counter question: 我何嘗不知道 don't I know? (of course I know).
5. 何期 he2chi2, adv., contrary to expectation: 何期有這樣結局 never thought it would end up like this (same usage with 何料＝不料).
6. 何處 he2chu4, adv., where, what place?
7. 何啻 he2chi4, phr., not different from, is the same as: 何啻天壤之別 the difference is like between heaven and earth;
8. 何啻 he2chi4, phr., 何啻殺父 it's the same as if (s.o.) killed his own father.
9. 何等 he2deng3, adv., (1) how (=very): 何等快樂 how happy;
10. 何等 he2deng3, adv., 何等固執 how stubborn;
11. 何等 he2deng3, adv., (2) what kind: 何等人物 what kind of a person?
12. 何得 he2de2, adv., how…can: 何得推開責任 how can one deny the responsibility?
13. 何獨 he2du2, phr., is it only (= not only): 何獨問我 why question only me?
14. 何妨 he2fang0, adv., “what's the harm”: 何妨試試 no harm trying;
15. 何妨 he2fang0, adv., 何妨看一看 let's take a look.
16. 何敢 he2gan3, phr., how… dare (=dare not).
17. 何干 he2gan1, phr., 與你何干 what's that to you? has nothing to do with you.
18. 何故 he2gu4, adv., for what reason? why (leave without permission, etc.)?
19. 何者 he2zhe3, adv., which one: 何者好，何者不好 which one is good and which is bad.
20. 何至 he2zhi4, adv., would not… to such extent: 何至一敗塗地 would not have suffered such crushing defeat (if, etc.)
21. 何堪 he2kan1, phr., it's too much to bear: 何堪回首 (poet.) it's too sad to look back.
22. 何況 he2kuang4, adv., besides, furthermore.
23. 何苦 he2ku3, adv. phr., for what earthly reason? totally unnecessary：你這是何苦 it's unnecessany to do this;
24. 何苦 he2ku3, adv. phr., 何苦來 why bring this trouble on yourself?
25. 何乃 he2nai3, phr., why then?
26. 何若 he2ruo4, adv., more literary than 何如 he2ru2↓.
27. 何如 he2ru2, adv., (1) why not: 何如對他直講 why not talk to him directly;
28. 何如 he2ru2, adv., (2) how about: 再來一盤棋，何如 how about another game of chess?
29. 何如 he2ru2, adv., (3) what do you think: 我比他何如 what do you think of me as compared with him?
30. 何消 he2xiao1, adv., not necessary: 這何消你說 you don't have to tell me this.
31. 何首烏 he2shou3wu1, n., (bot.) polygonum multiflorum.
32. 何事 he2shi4, adv., (LL) for what reason: 何事令你如此煩惱 what makes you so worried? 干卿何事 (LL) what has that to do with you?
33. 何時 he2shi2, adv., when, at what time: 何時歸來 what time are you coming back?
34. 何須 he2xU1, adv., not necessary: 何須你自己去 you do not have to go yourself.
35. 何許 he2xU3, adv., (LL) how many, so many;
36. 何許 he2xU3, adv., from what place: 不知何許人 his place of origin unknown.
37. 何曾 he2ceng2, adv., see he2chang2↑.
38. 何哉 he2zai1, phr., (LL) why?
39. 何在 he2zai4, phr., where is (s.t.): 那人何在 where is that person? 用意何在 what is the motive?
40. 何則 he2ze0, phr., why? (a rhet. question).
41. 何足 he2zu2, phr., not worthy of: 何足掛齒 not worth bothering about.
42. 何謂 he2wei4, phr., what is meant by…?
43. 何為 he2wei2, adv., (1) why (in rhet. question): 何為捨此取彼 why choose this rather than that? 意欲何為 what is (he) trying to do?
44. 何為 he2wei2, adv., (2) what is: 何為五大洲 what are the Five Continents?
45. 何以 he2yi3, adv., (1) why: 何以故 for what reason? 何以他要辭職 why does he want to resign?
46. 何以 he2yi3, adv., (2) how: 何以言之 how should one explain it? 何以交代 how to give a proper account? 何以自解 how can one justify oneself?
47. 何有 he2you3, phr., (LL) one would think nothing of, it's not difficult: 能以禮讓，為國乎何有 (AC) if one taught good manners, it would be nothing difficult to rule a country.
48. 何由 he2you2, adv., how come: 何由見得 what makes you think so?

例 Num. Index: 91A.00-3 ㄌㄧˋ li4 .

N. (zi0) (1) Example, precedent, s.t. analogous: 照例 according to usual practice;
𡈼例 give example, for instance;
援例 follow a set precedent;
前例，先例 precedent;
示例 what is shown as example;
例如 for example;
例句 sentence as example;
常例，慣例，舊例，成例 usual practice;
例案 regular practice and precedents;
例外 exception;
無例外 without exception;
破例 break a precedent or rule;
開一（惡）例 set a (bad) precedent.
(2) Routine, what is regular: 例行公事 routine business;
例假 regular holiday.
(3) Statutes, regulations, specific rules: 例規，規例 regulations;
法例 legal statutes;
判例 a court decision serving as a precedent;
凡例，例言，總例 author's “general remarks” on selection, organization and points of detail about a book.

V.t. To compare: 以此例彼 compare one thing with another.

Words 1. 例證 li4zheng4, n., (math.) proof of a given proposition or theorem.
2. 例假 li4jia4, n., a legal holiday (also 例假日).
3. 例如 li4ru2, phr., for example, for instance, such as.
4. 例外 li4wai4, n., an exception.
5. 例言 li4yan2, n., gen. remarks on points of detail of a book.

倒 Num. Index: 91A.00-3 ㄉㄠˇ dao3 (in sense of “fall down,” “tumble down”), *ㄉㄠˋ dao4 (in sense of “reverse”).

V.i. Fall down, lie down: 房子倒了 house tumbles down;
倒鳳顛鸞 or 顛鸞倒鳳 have sexual intercourse.
(2) Take turns: 倒班兒 take turns;
倒不開 cannot meet the turnover in business.
(3) Go bankrupt: 銀行倒了 the bank is bankrupt.

V.t. (*dao4) Pour out: 倒茶，倒水 pour tea, water;
倒拉圾 pour out garbage;
倒過來 put in reverse.

Vb. complement. Down: 推倒，打倒 push down, overthrow(n);
跌倒，摔倒，栽倒 fall down;
辯倒 defeat by argument;
塌倒，坍倒 or 倒塌，倒坍 tumble down.

Adv. (1) (*dao4) Back, in reverse order or wrong direction: 倒退 fall back;
倒流 flow back;
倒轉 turn in reverse;
倒𤉸 narrate from the end;
倒置，倒裝 set upside down, set up wrong;
倒懸 hang upside down;
倒背幵手 hands on the back;
倒賠，倒欠 be in deficit;
太阿倒持 allow one's powers to fall into another's hands;
倒戈 dao3ge1↓;
倒行逆施 (of government) exercise tyrannical rule;
倒抽一口氣 gasp inwards in surprise;
倒繃孩兒 “tie baby the wrong way,” make mistakes in common things or when one assumes too much;
倒打鑼兒 orig. a woman's haircoil, “reversed gong,” (fig.) everything upside down;
倒打一耙 blame on others while oneself is at fault.

Adv. conj. (*dao4) Nevertheless, after all (＝到底): 他倒底說得不錯 what he said wasn't wrong after all;
這倒不要緊 after all, this is not so important;
on the contrary (＝反而): 倒把事情弄僵了 on the contrary, contrary to what you think, the matter has been made worse;
這樣倒好辦 (＝反而好辦) as it is, the matter is so much simpler;
倒不如 rather: 倒不如死了乾淨 I'd rather die, it would seem better to die;
but: 你說是他，倒不是他 you think it is he, but it isn't;
倒是他太太拿錢出來 (he refused) but it was his wife who put up the money.

Words 1. 倒把 dao3ba3, v.i., (1) back down, fall;
2. 倒把 dao3ba3, v.i., (2) dao2ba3, (coll.) buy stocks on margin.
3. 倒包 dao3bao1, v.i., substitute one thing for another;
4. 倒包 dao3bao1, v.i., give away gift received to s.o. else.
5. 倒扁兒 dao2biaaer0, v.i., (coll.) run around to get cash or goods.
6. 倒閉 dauubi4, v.i., go bankrupt.
7. 倒插 *dao4cha1, n., a literary technique of beginning at the middle of the story or mentioning s.t. to be expanded later.
8. 倒欠 *dao4qian4, v.i., to owe instead of gaining.
9. 倒蛋 dao3dan4, v.i., make trouble, create mischief (also wr. 搗蛋).
10. 倒斷 dao3duan4, v.i., as in 無倒斷 (MC) without stop.
11. 倒戈 *dao4ge1, v.i. & n., mutiny;
12. 倒戈 *dao4ge1, v.i. & n., (of warlords) change sides (Peking coll. pr. dao3ge2).
13. 倒掛 *dao4gua4, n., (1) (zoo.) a kind of parakeet;
14. 倒掛 *dao4gua4, n., (2) v.i., hang upside down.
15. 倒好（兒） *dao4hao3(er0), v.i., to hiss at performance (reverse applause).
16. 倒換 dao3huan4, v.i. & t., replace.
17. 倒價 dao3jia4, n., selling-out price.
18. 倒嚼 dao3jiao4, v.i., chew the cud.
19. 倒流刺 *dao4liu2ci4, n., hangnail.
20. 倒楣 dao3mei2, adj., unlucky, run into bad luck.
21. 倒嗓 dao2sang3, adj., having hoarse voice (of opera singers).
22. 倒屣 *dao4xi3, v.i., in 倒屣相迎 hearty welcome (not waiting to put on slippers properly).
23. 倒數 *dao4shu4, n., (math.) reciprocal.
24. 倒懸 *dao4xUan2, v.i., be hanged upside down;
25. 倒懸 *dao4xUan2, v.i., extreme oppression under tyranny.
26. 倒許 *dao4xU3, adv., perhaps (＝也許).
27. 倒踏門 dao4ta4men2, v.i., (of bridegroom) adopts wife's family name.
28. 倒騰 dao3teng, v.i., turn upside down (also wr.搗騰).
29. 倒貼（兒） *dao4tie1 (*dao3tie1er0), v.i. & t., lose in bargain (like selling below cost);
30. 倒貼（兒） *dao4tie1 (*dao3tie1er0), v.i. & t., (sl.) (of a woman) pay her paramour instead of being paid.
31. 倒替 dao3ti4, v.i., substitute, replace.
32. 倒頭 dao3tou2, v.i., (1) lay down one's head to sleep;
33. 倒頭 dao3tou2, v.i., (2) die: 他剛一倒頭 the moment he dies;
34. 倒頭 dao3tou2, v.i., 倒頭飯，倒頭咒，倒頭紙 meal given, prayer said, paper money burned at death.
35. 倒彩 *dao4cai3, n., sa in 喝倒彩 to hiss a speaker or actor.
36. 倒倉 dao3cang1, n., see dao2sang3↑.
37. 倒曹 dao3cao2, v.i., (coll.) “lose face.”
38. 倒栽𧩓 *dao4zai1cong1, v.i., fall head down first.
39. 倒□ dao3zao4, adj., see dao3mei2↑.
40. 倒字（兒） dao3zi4 (dao3ze4er0), to mispronounce (in Peking opera).
41. 倒影 *dao4ying3, n., inverted image or reflection in water.
42. 倒運 dao3yUn4, n., bad luck;
43. 倒運 dao3yUn4, n., (*dao4) reverse.

仔 Num. Index: 91A.00-3 ㄗˇ zi3 (*ㄗㄞˇ zai3 , *ㄗ zi1 ).

N. (*zai3, zi3) A very small thing, a kid: 豬仔 a piglet, a contemptible fellow, a victim of slave traffic;
(Cantonese) s.t. small: 細蚊仔 sai1mengzai3, a child;
牛仔褲 cowboy pants.

Words 1. 仔肩 *zi1jian1 (zi1zi3), n., duties, responsibilities, official burdens.
2. 仔密 zi3mi0, adj., (of knitwear) close-knitted (of textiles) closewoven.
3. 仔細 zi3xi4, v.i. & adj., (1) pay(ing) attention to every detail, do(ing) things carefully;
4. 仔細 zi3xi4, v.i. & adj., (2) attentive, careful.

側 Num. Index: 91A.00-4 ㄘㄜˋ ce4 (also ㄗㄜˋ ze4 ).

V.i. & t. (1) To slant, incline (ears), move sidewise (eyes): 側耳，側目，側聞 ce4er3, ce4mu4, ce4wen2↓.
(2) To incline forward: 側重 ce4zhong4↓.

Adj. (1) Side: 側面，側室 ce4mian4, ce4shi4↓;
側門 side door.
(2) (AC) immoral, seductive: 側媚，側豔，側麗 enticing, seductive;
側慝 immoral.

Words 1. 側筆 ce4bi3, n., method of laying brush on paper at a slanting angle.
2. 側柏 ce4bo2, n., a species of cypress, the arborvitae, thuja orientalis.
3. 側耳 ce4er3, v.i., to incline one's ears to listen.
4. 側擊 ce4ji2, v.t., to make flank attack: 旁敲側擊 make oblique references, innuendoes, sly injurious remarks.
5. 側重 ce4zhong4, v.t., to lay special emphasis (on aspect).
6. 側面 ce4mian4 (ce4mian), n., side view;
7. 側面 ce4mian4 (ce4mian), n., side dimension;
8. 側面 ce4mian4 (ce4mian), adv., from the side.
9. 側目 ce4mu4, v.i., to look askance at.
10. 側身 ce4shen1, v.i., to lean to one side;
11. 側身 ce4shen1, v.i., to occupy uneasy place in some group.
12. 側室 ce4shi4, n., (1) concubine;
13. 側室 ce4shi4, n., (2) (AC) lineage of s.o. other than the eldest son.
14. 側聽 ce4ting1, v.i., to listen on the side, to eavesdrop.
15. 側聞 ce4wen2, v.i., to learn on the side (news) from others.

們 Num. Index: 91A.00-5 ㄇㄣˊ men2 (usu. men ).

Pron. part. Plural particle for pron: 我們，你們，他們 we, you, they;
(now also more generally used for persons: 朋友們，同胞們 friends, fellow citizens, but not for things like teacups, glasses).

停 Num. Index: 91A.00-6 ㄊㄧㄥˊ ting2 .

N. Ten per cent (＝成),…out of ten: 十停人家去了九停 nine out of ten families are gone.

V.i. & t. (1) To stop: 停住，停著，停下來 come to a stop;
停一會，停停（兒） by and by, after a while;
不停的（動，講，跳） (move about, talk, jump) continuously;
停用 to stop using: 停駛 stop engine (of ship);
停刊 stop publication (of periodical);
停售 stop selling;
停戰 cease fire;
停妻再娶 divorce wife and remarry.
(2) V.i., to bog down, remain inactive: 停頓，停滯 ting2dun4, ting2zhi4↓.

V.t. To fix or get ready: 停好了 (room, etc.) has been got ready;
調停 mediate, arbitrate (a dispute);
(in participial use) 停當 got ready, all in proper place;
停當，停妥，停勻 ting2dang4, ting2tuo3, ting2yUn2¹↓.

Words 1. 停辦 ting2ban4, v.t., give up, close up (business, project, school);
2. 停辦 ting2ban4, v.t., v.i., close down.
3. 停泊 ting2bo2, v.i., to lie at anchor, lie alongshore.
4. 停車 ting2che1, v.i., to stop driving, to park: 停車㪫 ting2che1chang2 (ting2che1chang3), a parking lot.
5. 停宝 ting2chuang2, v.i., lie on deathbed (cf. ting2ling2↓).
6. 停當 ting2dang4, adj., all set, all arranged (of luggage, various arrangements for trip, etc.).
7. 停頓 ting2dun4 (ting2dun0), v.i., be at a standstill owing to difficulties, bog down.
8. 停付 ting2fu4, v.i., stop payment (of check, salaries).
9. 停工 ting2gong1, v.i. & n., stop work, stoppage of work.
10. 停戰 ting2zhan4, v.i. & n., to cease fire;
11. 停戰 ting2zhan4, v.i. & n., a cease fire, armistice.
12. 停滯 ting2zhi4, v.i., be held up, delayed, not progress normally;
13. 停滯 ting2zhi4, v.i., be tied up, blocked up.
14. 停止 ting1jyyr, v.i. & t., gen. word for “stop” (of work, negotiations, clock).
15. 停職 ting2zhi2, v.i. & t., relieve of office, dismiss, suspend.
16. 停刊 ting2kan1, v.i., cease publication (of periodical).
17. 停課 ting2ke4, v.i., suspend classes in school.
18. 停潦 ting2lao4, n., cesspool.
19. 停留 ting2liu2, v.i., stop over during journey, delay for rest, etc.
20. 停靈 ting2ling2, v.i., to keep coffin at certain place pending burial.
21. 停水 ting2shui3, (1) v.i., stop water supply;
22. 停水 ting2shui3, (2) n., still water.
23. 停屍間 ting2si4jian1, n., morgue.
24. 停學 ting2xUe2, v.i., give up schooling;
25. 停學 ting2xUe2, v.i., suspend from school.
26. 停訊 ting2xUn4, v.i., stop court proceedings.
27. 停妥 ting2tuo3, adj., (of arrangements) all set.
28. 停飲 ting2yin3, n., (med.) indigestion, form of stomach affection.
29. 停勻 ting2yUn2¹, adj., well blended or proportioned.
30. 停雲 ting2yUn2², phr., (allu.) thinking of absent friends or relatives.

俯 Num. Index: 91A.00-6 ㄈㄨˇ fu3 . [Cogn. 伏 91A.81, 附 32A.00]

V.i. To bend down: 俯伏 prostrate;
俯首 bend one's head (in thinking, etc.);
俯首無言 bend one's head in silence;
俯首貼耳，俯首傾耳 whisper, listen closely;
俯首順從，就範 obey, submit “with bent head”;
俯拾 stoop and pick up;
俯拾即是 can find (s.t.) everywhere.

Adv. (Court.) design to, condescend to, prefixed to many vbb.: 俯允，俯准 condescend to grant, approve (request);
俯念 kindly consider or remember;
俯察，俯順輿情 (of superior) consider carefully, yield to public sentiment.

Words 1. 俯就 fu3jiu4, v.i., (court.) deign to accept (post).
2. 俯從 fu3cong2, v.i. & t., follow others' lead;
3. 俯從 fu3cong2, v.i. & t., deign to follow advice, request.
4. 俯仰 fu2yang3, n., as in 俯仰之間 in but a short moment.

佇 Num. Index: 91A.00-6 ㄓㄨˋ zhu4 . [Var. of □]

V.i. To stand waiting.

Words 1. 佇候 zhu4hou4, v.i., to wait patiently or anxiously (for your reply 明教, etc.).
2. 佇立 zhu4li4, v.t., to stand still.
3. 佇盼 zhu4pan4, v.t., see zhu4hou4↑.

偷 Num. Index: 91A.00-8 ㄊㄡ tou1 . [Usu. printed □]

N. Burglar: 小偷兒 petty thief.

V.i. & t. (1) To steal (oft. forming words with nn. or vbb. like a prefix meaning secretly, stealthily): 偷東西 steal things (jewelry, etc.);
偷取，偷來，例得 succeed in stealing;
我被偷了 I have been burglarized;
偷竊 tou1qie4↓;
偷雞摸狗 small burglar of the type of dog thieves and chicken thieves;
偷工減料 (contractors) save illegally on material and labor;
偷棺掘墓 break into tombs to rob the dead;
偷天換日 audacious scheme of cheating people;
偷龍轉鳳 secretly steal male child and substitute female child;
偷人，偷漢子 (of women) have illicit relations with men;
偷香竊玉 (of men) have illicit relations with women;
偷情，偷期 tou1qing2, tou1chi2↓;
偷看，偷窺，偷眼兒 to keep, act like a Peeping Tom;
偷聽 eavesdrop;
偷嘴 steal food;
偷青 steal green crops, melons, fruit;
偷雨不偷雪，偷風不偷月 thieves steal on rainy or windy nights, not on snowy or moonlight nights;
偷寒送暖 do everything to help, see to the comfort of (friends).
(2) To attack by surprise or at night: 偷營 night attack on camp.
(3) To do s.t. illegally: 偷稅 smuggle, evade tax.
(4) To steal a moment of leisure, live on borrowed time: 苟且偷生 live on without ambition;
偷安 tou1an1↓;
偷工夫 steal a moment;
偷空兒 (tou1kong4er0) 來 manage to come at what spare moments possible;
偷閒 tou1xian2↓.

Adj. (AC) lazy, mean: 則民不偷 then the people will not be lazy or deceitful;
偷薄 mean, decadent (customs).

Adv. Secretly: 偷往 go secretly;
偷幵來 come secretly;
偷看書 read, consult books stealthily;
偷偷兒 tou1tou1er0.

Words 1. 偷安 tou1an1, v.i., have no higher ambition than just to get by.
2. 偷巧 tou1qiao3, v.i., do s.t. not properly to save trouble.
3. 偷竊 tou1qie4, v.t. & n., to steal;
4. 偷竊 tou1qie4, v.t. & n., thievery, a thief.
5. 偷期 tou1chi2, v.i., (MC) see tou1qing2↓.
6. 偷情 tou2qing2, v.i., have illicit relations with men, women.
7. 偷空（兒） tou1kong4(er0), adv., when one can get away from duties (come for a visit, etc.).
8. 偷兒 tou1er0, n., a petty thief: 小偷兒.
9. 偷懶（兒） tou1lan3(tou1la3er0), v.i., to idle or be negligent at work.
10. 偷冷的 tou1leng3de0, adv., (coll.) unexpectedly.
11. 偷生 tou1sheng1, v.i., live on without meaning or purpose.
12. 偷閒 tou1xian2, v.i., spare a few moments from work to do s.t. else.
13. 偷襲 tou1xi2, v.t., make a surprise attack on enemy (camp).
14. 偷偷（兒） tou1tou1('l), adv., stealthily;
15. 偷偷（兒） tou1tou1('l), adv., also 偷偷摸摸的 tou1tou1moumoude0.
16. 偷嘴 tou1zui3, v.i., steal food.
17. 偷油兒 tou1you2er0, adj., slippery and lazy.

俐 Num. Index: 91A.00-9 ㄌㄧˋ li4 .

Adj. Smooth, active, sharp, intelligent, clever: 俐落 li4luo4↓;
伶俐 skillful, clever (person).

Words 1. 俐亮 li4liang4, adj., simple and effective: 還是幹那舊營生俐亮 it would be much more comfortable to carry on my old trade.
2. 俐落 li4luo4, adj., (＝利落) wellexecuted: 這件事辦俐落了 this matter was skillfully handled;
3. 俐落 li4luo4, adj., 乾淨俐落 smooth and clean (conclusion, deal).
4. 俐索 li4suo0, adj., ditto.

俘 Num. Index: 91A.00-9 ㄈㄨˊ fu2 .

N. Prisoner of war.

V.t. Take prisoner of war;
take booty;
see 俘獲 fu2huo4↓;
被俘 be taken prisoner.

Words 1. 俘馘 fu2guo2, v.i., (AC) to cut off left ear of war prisoner or of corpse as sign of number of wounded or dead.
2. 俘獲 fu2huo4, v.i., capture (booty).
3. 俘虜 fu2lu3, n., prisoner of war;
4. 俘虜 fu2lu3, n., 俘虜營 war prisoners' camp.
5. 俘掠 fu2lUe4, v.t., ransack (city) and capture prisoners.

休 Num. Index: 91A.01-1 ㄒㄧㄡ xiu1 .

N. Good times, luck: 休戚，休咎 xiu1chi1¹, xiu1jiu4↓.

V.i. (1) To rest: 休息，休假 xiu1xi0, xiu1jia4↓;
休□ to stop and rest;
不眠不休 go without sleep or rest.
(2) To retire: 休老 retire from old age;
退休 retire from office.
(3) To cease, give up: (LL) 休矣 time to stop or give up for failure: 君可休矣 would advise you to give up trying or time to retire for your good.
(4) Do not (followed by vb.): 休想 do not think (I can help you any more, etc.);
休怪 do not take offense or be surprised (if I fail to do s.t.);
休要這樣 do not be like this;
休怕 do not be afraid;
休教他走了 do not let him get away.

V.t. To stop (s.t.): 休戰 armistice, cease fire;
休兵 stop war as policy;
休刊 stop publication (of magazine);
休會 close, adjourn meeting;
休業 close up business;
休學 xiu1xUe2↓.

Adv. Off: 歸休 get off and retire;
罷休 let off, settle a quarrel.

Words 1. 休戚 xiu1chi1¹, phr., happy and unhappy events, for better and worse: 休戚相關 mutually concerned in case of a good (休) or bad (戚) turn.
2. 休妻 xiu1chi1², v.i., to divorce wife.
3. 休火山 xiu1huo3shan1, n., an extinct or dormant volcano.
4. 休假 xiu1jia4, n., holiday.
5. 休咎 xiu1jiu4, n., good or bad luck, see xiu1chi1¹↑.
6. 休致 xiu1zhi4, v.i., (LL) retire from office (致＝致仕 retire).
7. 休止符 xiu1zhi3fu2, n., a rest in musical score.
8. 休克 xiu1ke1, n., (med.) shock.
9. 休老 xiu1lao3, v.i., retire from old age.
10. 休烈 xiu1lie4, n., (AC) impressive achievements.
11. 休沐 xiu1mu4, v.i., a day of “rest and bath.”
12. 休暇 xiu1xia4, n., holiday, days of rest.
13. 休閒 xiu1xian2, (1) adj., free from work;
14. 休閒 xiu1xian2, adj., enjoying leisure;
15. 休閒 xiu1xian2, (2) n., leisure.
16. 休歇 xiu1xie1, v.i. & n., to rest, relax.
17. 休休 xiu1xiu1, adj., (1) (AC) good at heart;
18. 休休 xiu1xiu1, adj., (2) (MC) 休！休！ alas!'tis enough↓
19. 休息 xiu1xi0, v.i., to take a rest.
20. 休書 xiu1shu1, n., a letter by husband to wife announcing divorce.
21. 休學 xiu1xUe2, v.i., to stop attending school: 勒令休學 expelfrom school.
22. 休養 xiu1yang3, v.i. & n., rest and recuperate, -tion.

侏 Num. Index: 91A.01-1 ㄓㄨ zhu1 .

Words 1. 侏儒 zhu1ru2, n., dwarf;
2. 侏儒 zhu1ru2, n., also (AC) court jester.

□ Num. Index: 91A.01-1 ㄌㄞˊ lai2 (*ㄌㄞˋ lai4 ). [Anc. form of 來]

V.t. (*lai4) Var. of 徠 91B.01.

Words 1. □子 lai2zi3, n., (MC) a prostitute (in Yuarn drama).

倷 Num. Index: 91A.01-1 ㄋㄟˋ nei4 .

Pron. (Soochow dial.) you (singular).

僚 Num. Index: 91A.01-1 ㄌㄧㄠˊ liao2 .

N. Companion, colleague: 同僚 colleague in government service;
官僚 official, usu. in derog. sense, bureaucrat: 官僚主義 bureaucracy;
幕僚 see 20A.22.

Words 1. 僚屬 liao2shu3, n., minor officials or staff under superior.
2. 僚婿 liao2xU4, n., husbands of sisters.
3. 僚佐 liao2zuo3, n., formerly, asisstants to high officials.
4. 僚友 liao2you3, n., colleague and friend.

僄 Num. Index: 91A.01-3 ㄆㄧㄠˋ piao4 .

Adj. Agile (body), smart-looking.

Words 1. 僄悍 piao4han3, adj., ferocious, warlike.

保 Num. Index: 91A.01-4 ㄅㄠˇ bao3 .

N. (1) Official in charge: 太子太保，少保 Imperial Tutor in charge of upbringing of crown prince;
宮保 ditto;
太保 (coll.) juvenile deliquent;
酒保 wine shop owner or waiter.
(2) Guarantor: 覓保，舖保 (find) guarantor (among shop owners);
承保 stand as guarantor, -tee.

V.t. (1) To keep, maintain in good condition with special meanings in compp.: 保持，保養 bao3chi2, bao3yang3↓;
保健，保固，保育, etc. bao3jian4², bao3gu4, bao3yU4↓.
(2) Guarantee, be responsible for safekeeping: 保不住 cannot guarantee;
保你沒錯 I guarantee it is okay;
難保 cannot guarantee…will not happen;
自身難保 cannot even be sure of one's own safety;
保證，保管，保險 bao3zheng4, bao3guan3, bao3xian3↓.
(3) Recommend: 保薦，保𡈼 bao3jian4¹, bao3jU3↓.

Words 1. 保安 bao3an1, v.i. & n., public security;
2. 保安 bao3an1, 保安隊 bao3an1dui4, n., security corps;
3. 保安 bao3an1, v.i. & n., 保安林 “national park” area where chopping down of trees is forbidden, protection forest.
4. 保保 bao3bao0, n., darling child (usu. wr. 寶寶).
5. 保鏢 bao3biao1, n., bodyguard, armed escort.
6. 保持 bao3chi2, v.t., maintain (road condition, temperature, etc.).
7. 保全 bao3qUan2, v.t., protect (reputation, life, property).
8. 保單 bao3dan1, n., certificate of guarantee;
9. 保單 bao3dan1, n., insurance policy.
10. 保付支票 bao3fu4zhi1piao4, n., guaranteed check.
11. 保管 bao2guan3, v.t., be in charge of (jewels, property, etc.): 保管庫 bao2guan3ku4, n., safety vault;
12. 保管 bao2guan3, 保管人 custodian.
13. 保固 bao3gu4, v.i., (of contractors) guarantee delivery in good shape within time limit.
14. 保護 bao3hu4, v.t., protect: 保護國 bao3hu4guo2, n., protectorate;
15. 保護 bao3hu4, v.t., 保護鳥 bao3hu4niao3, n., birds protected under law against shooting;
16. 保護 bao3hu4, v.t., 保護人 bao3hu4ren2, n., guardian;
17. 保護 bao3hu4, v.t., 保護色 bao3hu4se4, n., protective coloration.
18. 保障 bao3zhang4, n. & v.t., protection (of civil rights, life, property).
19. 保證 bao3zheng4, n. & v.t., guarantee: 保證人 bao3zheng4ren2, n., guarantor;
20. 保證 bao3zheng4, n. & v.t., 保證書 bao3zheng4shu1, n., guarantee certificate.
21. 保駕 bao3jia4, v.t. & n., (be) emperor's escort, esp., in times of crisis.
22. 保薦 bao3jian4¹, v.t., recommend (person) from responsible quarters.
23. 保健 bao3jian4², v.i. & n., (regimen, exercises for) physical health.
24. 保結 bao3jie2, n., bail.
25. 保重 bao3zhong4, v.i. & t., (please) take good care of yourself: 保重身體 take care of health.
26. 保准（兒） bao3zhun3 (bao3jueer0), v.i., guarantee (in coll. sense): 保准你沒事 I guarantee nothing will happen to you.
27. 保𡈼 bao2jU3, v.t., recommend (person) for post with personal guarantee.
28. 保兒 bao3er0, n., guarantor for hired help.
29. 保留 bao3liu2, v.t., (1) reserve: 保留權利 reserve rights;
30. 保留 bao3liu2, v.t., (2) defer discussion for future.
31. 保母 bao2mu3, n., nurse;
32. 保母 bao2mu3, n., (fig.) benefactor, good angel, godmother (also wr. 保姆 nursemaid).
33. 保人 bao3ren2, n., guarantor.
34. 保山 bao3shan1, n., (euphem.) protector;
35. 保山 bao3shan1, n., (sometimes) go-betweener.
36. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., (life, fire) insurance: 保險你無事，他不敢來 guarantee nothing will happen, that he dare not come;
37. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., 保險公司 insurance company;
38. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., 保險金額 insured amount;
39. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., 保險單 insurance policy;
40. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., 保險費 premium;
41. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., 保險剃刀 safety razor;
42. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., 保險箱 safe-deposit box;
43. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., 傷害保險 injury insurance;
44. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., 火災保險 fire insurance;
45. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., 人壽保險 life insurance;
46. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., 財產保險 property insurance;
47. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., 複保險 double insurance;
48. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., 海上保險 marine insurance;
49. 保險 bao2xian3, v.t. & n., 保險線 fuse.
50. 保守 bao2shou3, (1) v.t. & n., keep (secret, tradition, family property);
51. 保守 bao2shou3, (2) adj., conservative: 保守黨 Conservative Party;
52. 保守 bao2shou3, adj., 保守主義 conservatism.
53. 保釋 bao3shi4, n. & v.i. & t., bail out.
54. 保存 bao3cun2, v.t., keep, preserve, guard from loss, harm: 保存國粹 preserve the national heritage;
55. 保存 bao3cun2, v.t., 保存古物 preserve historical treasures.
56. 保溫瓶 bao3wen1ping2, n., thermos bottle.
57. 保養 bao2yang3, v.t., take good care of (health): 保養身體.
58. 保嬰堂 bao3ying1tang2, n., orphanage.
59. 保佑 bao3you4, v.t., protect and bless (of God): 保佑平安 God give us peace and health.
60. 保育 bao3yU4, v.t., take care of and educate.

係 Num. Index: 91A.01-9 ㄒㄧˋ xi4 .

V.t. (1) To tie up, (lit. & fig.) (＝繫): 係風捕影 to “tie up the winds and chase after shadows” (also 捕風捉影)--rely on rumors or speculations;
係頸 tie rope around neck;
see 係臂，係累 xi4bi4, xi4lei3↓.
(2) (Gen. LL & Cantonese coll.) be (＝是): 此係 this is;
確係 actually is;
委係 really is;
原係，本係 originally was;
果係 if it is true that.
(3) Involve, interrelate: 關係 connections, implications, consequences, see 關 52B.00;
所係非小 has grave implications or consequences.

Words 1. 係臂 xi4bi4, n., (LL) bracelet.
2. 係踵 shihizhong3, v.i., (LL) come in close succession (＝接踵).
3. 係累 xi4lei3, n., burden, added responsibility.
4. 係數 xi4shu4, n., (math.) coefficient;
5. 係數 xi4shu4, n., 膨脹係數 (phys.) coefficient of expansion.

你 Num. Index: 91A.01-9 ㄋㄧˇ ni3 .

Pron. You (singular);
你們 (ni3men) you (plural);
你老 (familiar but respectful) you venerable sir;
你是誰 who are you, sir? cf. 您 nin2, 91.72;
你瞧 look at that! 你好 how do you do?

條 Num. Index: 91A.01-9 ㄊㄧㄠˊ tiao2 .

N. adjunct. A long piece, hard or soft: 一條線 a piece of thread;
兩條腿 two legs: 三條裙子，褲子，毛巾 three skirts, pairs of trousers, towels;
一條街 a street;
一條狗 one dog;
一條龍，蛇，魚 one dragon, snake, fish;
一條性命 (kill) one life;
幾條道理 several reasons, lines of reasoning, etc.

N. (1) A long piece, hard or soft: 麵條，粉條 noodles, vermicelli;
鐵條 iron bar;
柳條 willow branch.
(2) Thread or line of presentation, esp. 條理 tiao2li3↓: 條理分明，有條有理 clear, orderly presentation;
有條不紊 orderly (reasoning, etc.);
條分縷析 point by point exposition.
(3) Vein, wood grain: 條紋 tiao2wen2²↓.
(4) Item, clause, article of law or agreement: 第三條 article 3;
一條一條解釋 explain point by point;
條規，條例 tiao2gui1, tiao2li4↓.
(5) (tiao2zi0, er0) A slip of paper, a short note: 便條，字條兒 memo, scribbled note;
下條子 give written order (by superior).

Adj. Growing healthily (of plants): 條達，條鬯，條暢.

Words 1. 條陳 tiao2chen2 (tiao2chen0), n., a memorandam, an official letter to superior containing proposals, requests: 上條陳.
2. 條貫 tiao2guan4, n., continuity of thought, ideas.
3. 條規 tiao2gui1, n., regulations.
4. 條件 tiao2jian4, n., conditions (of agreement, approval);
5. 條件 tiao2jian4, n., conditions or factors: 必要的條件 prerequisite.
6. 條記 tiao2ji4, n., formerly, official stamp on documents.
7. 條款 tiao2kuan3, n., articles of agreement, treaty.
8. 條例 tiao2li4, n., regulations, statutes, rules.
9. 條理 tiao2li3, n., line of reasoning;
10. 條理 tiao2li3, n., orderly presentation: 很有條理 very clear, orderly.
11. 條目 tiao2mu4, n., articles, items.
12. 條子 tiao2zi0, n., see N. 5↑.
13. 條文 tiao2wen2¹, n., text of legal paper.
14. 條紋 tiao2wen2², n., lines, grain in wood, etc.
15. 條約 tiao2yUe1, n., treaty: 多邊條約 multilateral treaty;
16. 條約 tiao2yUe1, n., 共同防宪條約 mutual defense treaty;
17. 條約 tiao2yUe1, n., 互不侵略條約 treaty of nonaggression.

絛 Num. Index: 91A.01-9 ㄊㄠ tao1 . [Var. 縚]

N. Silk braid;
彩絛 colored silk braid.

Words 1. 絛蟲 tao1chong2, n., a kind of tapeworm.
2. 絛子 tao1zi0, n., silk braid on border of gowns: 絛子辮子 silk braid in a queue.

傑 Num. Index: 91A.01-9 ㄐㄧㄝˊ jie2 .

N. & adj. Talented, extraordinary (person): 豪傑，英傑，人傑 a hero.

Words 1. 傑出 jie2chu1, adj., eminent, outstanding.
2. 傑作 jie2zuo4, n., a masterpiece.

傺 Num. Index: 91A.01-9 ㄔˋ chi4 .

Adj. See 侘傺 91A.70.

俅 Num. Index: 91A.02-1 ㄑㄧㄡˊ qiu2 .

Words 1. 俅俅 qiu2qiu2, adj., (AC) courteous.

俵 Num. Index: 91A.02-1 ㄅㄧㄠˇ biao3 .

V.t. To distribute: 俵分 to divide;
俵散 to distribute.

儂 Num. Index: 91A.02-2 ㄋㄨㄥˊ nong2 .

Pron. (1) (MC) I (first person).
(2) (Dial.) 渠儂 he, she.
(3) (Soochow dial.) you (singular).

儇 Num. Index: 91A.02-4 ㄒㄩㄢ xUan1 .

Words 1. 儇薄 xUan1bo2, adj., (LL) frivolous.
2. 儇子 xUan1zi3, n., (LL) a frivolous person.

偎 Num. Index: 91A.02-4 ㄨㄟ wei1 .

V.i. & t. To lean close to: 偎臉 put cheek and cheek together;
偎近 come close, esp. among lovers;
偎貼，相偎 “necking”;
偎愛 hug, otherwise be close and familiar;
(related 猥 wei1, 91C.02);
偎冬兒 (of farmer) stay indoors to pass the winter.

倀 Num. Index: 91A.02-5 ㄔㄤ chang1 .

N. Ghost of one devoured by tiger: 為虎作倀 such ghost helps tiger to devour others--to assist tyrants.

依 Num. Index: 91A.02-6 ㄧ yi1 .

V.i. & t. (1) To consent, to obey a wish: 依幵你 obey, accept your wish;
我要離婚，她不依 I want a divorce, but she will not consent;
你依不依 will you do what I say, or won't you? 依幵他的話罷 just do what he wants.
(2) To rely on, to be based upon: 依賴，依靠 yi1lai4, yi1kao4↓;
依山靠水 (a city) based on the hill at the back and overlooking the river or sea;
依人籬下 to be dependent on s.o. for a living;
依草附木 orig. (of brigands) based on jungles and wild country, also (fig.) rely on powerful friends;
also as n., 無依無靠 friendless and helpless;
憑依 s.o. or s.t. (friends, relatives) to rely on for help;
依書直說 go by the book.
(3) (Coll.) to pardon: 不依不饒 will never pardon;
我必和你不依 I'll not let you go with this, see 饒 81B.70.

Prep. According to: 依我所見 according to my mind;
依他（所）說 according to what he says;
依律辦理 settle according to law;
依實招供 confess the truth at court.

Words 1. 依傍 yi1bang4, v.t., to rely on s.o. more powerful;
2. 依傍 yi1bang4, v.t., to imitate slavishly anc. models in writing: 依傍古人.
3. 依前 yi1qian2, adv., as it used to be, as formerly, see yi1jiu4↓.
4. 依戴 yi1dai4, v.t., (LL) to look up to (s.o.) with respect or gratitude.
5. 依附 yi1fu4, v.t., to act as satellite (to s.o.), to join s.o.'s camp;
6. 依附 yi1fu4, v.t., to go to (relative) for a living.
7. 依歸 yi1gui1, (1) v.t., to return to (place, person, faith);
8. 依歸 yi1gui1, (2) n., an anchor, refuge: 無所依歸 drifting, without anchor or shelter.
9. 依仗 yi1zhang4, v.t., to rely on (person, money, situation, personal connections).
10. 依照 yi1zhao4, (1) prep., according to (your opinion, terms of contract, etc.);
11. 依照 yi1zhao4, (2) v.t., to obey, accept, follow (path, instructions, wish, etc.).
12. 依舊 yi4jiu4, adv., as it used ot be, still…as usual: 依舊不改 still unrepentent;
13. 依舊 yi4jiu4, adv., 依舊貧困 poor as usual.
14. 依據 yi1jU4, (1) n., basis (for statement, belief, reasoning): 沒有依據 without basis;
15. 依據 yi1jU4, (2) v.t., to base oneself on: 依據這學說 according to this theory.
16. 依靠 yi1kao4, v.t. & n., to depend on (s.o.);
17. 依靠 yi1kao4, v.t. & n., dependence, support.
18. 依賴 yi1lai4, v.t., ditto.
19. 依戀 yi1lian4, v.t., to continue to long for, to love.
20. 依慕 yi1mu4, v.t., to love, adore, long for (person).
21. 依然 yi1ran2, adv., still, as usual.
22. 依稀 yi1xi1, adj., indistinct (shadows, image).
23. 依實 yi1shi2, adv., (report, confess) truthfully, according to fact.
24. 依隨 yi1sui2, v.t., to follow (person, wish).
25. 依從 yi1cong2, v.i. & t., to accept, obey (opinion, command).
26. 依次 yi1ci4, adv., according to proper order.
27. 依託 yi1tuo1, v.t., (1) to live with s.o. when in need;
28. 依託 yi1tuo1, v.t., (2) to take anecdote in history as basis;
29. 依託 yi1tuo1, v.t., to write fiction based on fact.
30. 依違 yi1wei2, v.i., as in 依違兩可 be undecided, have no definite conviction of one's own.
31. 依樣 yi1yang4, adv., according to model or pattern: 依樣畫葫蘆 do the routine thing without thinking, slavishly copy or imitate.
32. 依依 yi1yi1, adj., clinging, unable to part.
33. 依倚 yi1yi3, v.t., see yi1kao4↑.
34. 依約 yi1yUe1, (1) adj., see yi1xi1↑;
35. 依約 yi1yUe1, (2) phr., in accordance with promise.

傢 Num. Index: 91A.02-6 ㄐㄧㄚ jia1 .

Words 1. 傢伙 jia1huo0, n., (1) furniture, utensils, tools, instruments;
2. 傢伙 jia1huo0, n., 吃飯傢伙 dining sets;
3. 傢伙 jia1huo0, n., 剃頭傢伙 razors and combs;
4. 傢伙 jia1huo0, (2) (sl.) pistols, knives, swords, etc.;
5. 傢伙 jia1huo0, n., (3) (contempt.) a man or boy: 這傢伙 this fellow;
6. 傢伙 jia1huo0, n., 壞傢伙 a bad egg;
7. 傢伙 jia1huo0, n., 好傢伙 what a guy! 小傢伙 a little imp.
8. 傢具 jia1jU4, n., furniture, household goods (also wr. 傢俱).

俍 Num. Index: 91A.02-6 ㄌㄧㄤˊ liang2 .

Adj. Good and able: 俍工 skillful workman (＝良工).

像 Num. Index: 91A.02-9 ㄒㄧㄤˋ xiang4 .

N. An image, figure: 形像 appearance;
畫像 painted portrait;
像貌 xiang4mao4↓;
遺像 portrait of deceased;
石像 statue;
照像 photograph;
想像 imagination.

V.t. To resemble: 兩人相像 the two resemble each other;
真像他 really resembles him;
像模像樣 with airs of importance;
像煞有介事 (Shanghai dial.) ditto.

V.i. To seem to, appear to (+vb.): 好像 or 像 or 像是 (as an independent phr.) it seems;
他像（好像）不大願意 he seems not very willing;
像 or 好像要下雨了 it looks like raining;
好像不在家 seems not be at home;
好像不聽見 seems not to hear;
as if: 好像你不是我親生女兒 as if you were not my own daughter.

Adj. (Like the Eng. “like,” this can be considered adj. or prep. because it takes an object--“like me,” “like him,” “like new,” etc.) like, alike: 像這個，像那個 like this, like that: 像我這個人 a person like me;
不大像 is not like (his doing);
太不像話 it's beyond the limit--going too far;
it's preposterous.

Words 1. 像姑 xiang4gu1, n., male prostitute or entertainer at banquet (＝相公 10B.41).
2. 像話 xiang4hua4, phr., in 不像話 too much, beyond the limit.
3. 像兒 xiang4er0, n., (1) person's gen. appearance;
4. 像兒 xiang4er0, n., (2) 給你一個像兒瞧 (a threat to punish) let you see what it is like.
5. 像貌 xiang4mao4, n., person's looks: 像貌非凡 a distinguished appearance (also 相貌).
6. 像片 xiang4pian1, n., a photograph.
7. 像生兒 xiang4sheng1er0, n., assumed airs: 不用做這些像生兒了 you don't need to put on this act.
8. 像是 xiang4shi4, phr., it seems: 像是沒收到信 seems to have not yet received the letter.
9. 像似 xiang4syh, phr., ditto.
10. 像贊 xiang4zan4, n., a verse of a few lines in praise of person who is subject of a portrait.
11. 像樣兒 xiang4yang4er0, adj., proper in appearance: 穿得像樣兒 dress properly.

什 Num. Index: 91A.10-1 ㄕˊ shi2 (*ㄗㄚˊ za2 ).

N. (1) (Anc. mil.) a file of ten soldiers.
(2) U.f. “十”, ten.
(3) (AC) ten songs.

Adj. (1) (za2) Miscellaneous (＝雜): 什碎 chop suey, odds and ends;
牛什 odds and ends of beef.
(2) U.f. 甚 in 什麼 za2mo1↓.

Words 1. 什百 shi2bo2, adj., (AC) tenfold or hundredfold.
2. 什不閑兒 shi2bu1xia2er0, n., person in a variety show who sings to the accompaniment of musical instruments he himself plays.
3. 什器 shi2chi4, n., miscellaneous utensils.
4. 什件（兒） shi2jian3 (shi2jia3er0), n., (1) a miscellany of objects;
5. 什件（兒） shi2jian3 (shi2jia3er0), n., (2) entrails, tripe, gizzard, etc.
6. 什錦 shi2jin3, adj., garnished with different ingredients (also wr. 十錦).
7. 什麼 shi2mo1 (or she2, weak form sh), adj., weak form of 甚麼 shen2mo1, what: 有什麼可吃 what is there to eat?
8. 什閑兒 shi2xia2er0, adj., (coll.) quiet: 手腳沒個什閑兒 hands and feet never still for a moment.
9. 什襲 shi2xi2, adv., as in 什襲珍藏 carefully packed and preserved.
10. 什物 shi2wu4, n., common everyday articles or objects.
11. 什一 shi2yi1, n., (1) one tenth;
12. 什一 shi2yi1, n., (2) the tithe (tax).

件 Num. Index: 91A.10-1 ㄐㄧㄢˋ jian4 .

N. & n. adjunct. A unit or item of anything: 一件大事 a memorable (important) event;
一件案子 a lawsuit, an incident;
一件新聞 a piece of news;
一件衣服 a dress;
一件行李 a piece of luggage;
件件 each and every item, all items;
件數 number of items of pieces;
論件計酬 payment by the piece;
條件 a provision, condition;
物件 articles, things.

体 Num. Index: 91A.10-1 ㄊㄧˇ ti3 . [Pop. of 體 42B.30]

倖 Num. Index: 91A.10-1 ㄒㄧㄥˋ xing4 .

Adj. & adv. (1) By luck or chance: 倖免 escape (punishment, etc.) by luck;
倖存 luckily survive;
倖進 be promoted by luck;
儌倖 91A.82, by luck.
(2) Sometimes err. var. of 幸 11.10.

俸 Num. Index: 91A.10-1 ㄈㄥˋ feng4 .

N. Salary: 薪俸 salary;
月俸 monthly pay.

Words 1. 俸錢 feng4qian2, n., salary, pay.
2. 俸給 feng4ji3, n., salary, subsidies.
3. 俸金 feng4jin1, n., (LL) salary.
4. 俸祿 feng4lu4, n., salary of officials.
5. 俸銀 feng4yin2, n., see feng4jin1↑.

倬 Num. Index: 91A.10-2 ㄓㄨㄛˊ zhuo2 .

Adj. (AC) awe-inspring.

伴 Num. Index: 91A.10-2 ㄅㄢˋ ban4 .

N. Companion: oft. 同伴，伴侶;
終身伴侶 life companion;
旅伴 travelling companions.

V.t. Accompany (person at dinners, concerts, etc.).

Words 1. 伴當 ban4dang1, n., (MC) servant (also wr. 檔).
2. 伴姑 ban4gu1, n., (MC) see ban4niang2↓.
3. 伴兒 ba4er0, n., companion: 做伴兒 keep person company.
4. 伴郎 ban4lang2, n., best man at wedding.
5. 伴娘 ban4niang2, n., bridesmaid.
6. 伴食 ban4shi2, v.i., hold a sinecure.
7. 伴宿 ban4su4, v.i., keep vigil at funeral (also pr. ban4xU2 in Peking dial.);
8. 伴宿 ban4su4, v.i., pass night with person (of prostitute).
9. 伴奏 ban4zou4, v.i. & t. & n., accompany (-niment) in musical performance.

偉 Num. Index: 91A.10-2 ㄨㄟˇ wei3 .

Adj. Great, robust: 偉大，偉人 wei3da4, wei3ren2↓;
雄偉 impressivelooking;
壯偉 robust;
偉丈夫 a husky fellow;
豐功偉業 great service to the country.

Words 1. 偉岸 wei3an4, adj., tall and robust.
2. 偉大 wei3da4, adj., great (man, country, record).
3. 偉人 wei3ren2, n., a great man.

伻 Num. Index: 91A.10-3 ㄅㄥ beng1 .

N. & v.t. (AC, rare) emissary, send emissary to.

僻 Num. Index: 91A.10-5 ㄆㄧˋ pi4 (*ㄆㄟˋ pei4 ).

Adj. (1) Remote, seldom visited: 僻處，僻地，窮鄉僻壤 seldom visited place, romote village;
僻巷 out-of-the-way alley;
荒僻 (also *pei4) desolate, remote and less civilized (place).
(2) Devious, unorthodox: 偏僻，邪僻 strange (teachings, conduct).
(3) Rare: 僻字 rare character;
生僻 rarely seen (character).

Words 1. 僻道 *pei4dao4, n., quiet bypath.
2. 僻典 pi4dian3, n., rarely known allusion (in writing).
3. 僻靜 *pei4jing4, adj., quiet and out-of-the-way (place).
4. 僻陋 pi4lou4, n., rustic, uncultivated (person, place).
5. 僻壤 pi4rang3, n., remote, little known region.
6. 僻遠 pi4yUan3, n., remote (place).

倅 Num. Index: 91A.10-6 ㄘㄨㄟˋ cui4 .

N. (AC) deputy, assistant, also v.i., act as assistant magistrate.

佯 Num. Index: 91A.10-8 ㄧㄤˊ yang2 .

V.i. & t. To pretend: 佯偽 pretend to be;
佯不知，佯為不知 pretend ignorance;
佯病，佯狂，佯死 pretend to be ill, to be mad, to be dead.

仟 Num. Index: 91A.10-9 ㄑㄧㄢ qian1 .

N. (1) “Capital” of 千 (thousand) in writing checks.

N. (2) Var. of 阡 32A.10.

俾 Num. Index: 91A.10-9 ㄅㄧˋ bi4 (ㄅㄟˋ bei4 ).

Adv. conj. (1) (LL) So that, in order that: 俾得立刻進行 so that we may proceed at once;
俾得週知，俾各懍遵 so that all may know, all may obey (the new law).
(2) (Cogn. of 備) to serve for: (AC) 俾畫作夜 to make the day serve as night.

仵 Num. Index: 91A.10-9 ㄨˇ wu3 .

N. A surname.

Words 1. 仵作 wu3zuo4 (wu3tzuo), n., formerly, medical examiner of dead or wounded bodies.

侔 Num. Index: 91A.10-9 ㄇㄡˊ mou2 .

V.t. (AC) imitate: 侔色揣稱 (AC) try to match manner and appearance;
相侔 alike in appearance.

Adj. Equal, matching: 彼此相侔 matching each other.

仕 Num. Index: 91A.11-1 ㄕˋ shi4 .

V.i. To be official: 學而優則仕 “officialdom is the natural outlet for good scholars” (from analects);
仕於齊 was official in chi2;
出仕 join government service;
致仕 resign from government;
仕進，仕途，仕宦 shi4jin4, shi4tu2, shi4huan4↓.

Words 1. 仕版 shi4ban3, n., court register of officials: 登仕版 enter government service.
2. 仕宦 shi4huan4, n., officials as a class, the gentry.
3. 仕進 shi4jin4, n., official career.
4. 仕路 shi4lu4, n., ditto.
5. 仕女 shi4nU3, n., men and women of supposedly educated class;
6. 仕女 shi4nU3, n., 仕女畫 Chin. painting of human figures.
7. 仕途 shi4tu2, n., official career.

佳 Num. Index: 91A.11-1 ㄐㄧㄚ jia1 . [Cf. 嘉 11.40, sometimes synonymous]

Adj. Good, nice, pleasing, beautiful: 佳節 a happy occasion, a joyful festival;
佳景 a lovely scene, a fascinating sight;
佳句 a wellturned phrase, celebrated verses of a poem;
佳作 an excellent piece of writing or art work;
佳婿 (euphem.) a son-in-law;
佳偶 a happily married couple;
佳對 ditto;
佳士 a cultured person;
佳子弟 worthy children;
佳況 (of persons) in fine or excellent condition;
佳味 dainty dishes;
佳肴 delicacies.

Words 1. 佳氣 jia1chi4¹, n., auspicious atmosphere or prospects.
2. 佳器 jia1chi4², n., (LL) person of great potentialities.
3. 佳期 jia1chi2, n., wedding day, rendezvous between lovers.
4. 佳趣 jia1qU4, n., high spirits, matters of intense interest, relish.
5. 佳話 jia1hua4, n., charming stories, anecdotes.
6. 佳境 jia1jing4, n., a desirable stage of affairs: 漸入佳境 getting more and more enjoyable (in drink, etc.).
7. 佳麗 jia1li4, n., a beauty.
8. 佳人 jia1ren2, n., a beauty, a pretty woman, a handsome young man.
9. 佳音 jia1yin1, n., good tidings.

僅 Num. Index: 91A.11-2 ㄐㄧㄣˇ jin3 (also ㄐㄧㄣˋ jin4 ).

Adv. Only, solely, merely, just: 僅僅 jin3jin3↓;
不僅 not only;
僅可 may only;
僅能 can only;
僅夠 barely enough;
僅只 only (in an emphatic sense);
僅此 only this and no more;
絕無僅有 s.t. very unique, rare.

Words 1. 僅僅 jin3jin3, (1) adj., only this and no other;
2. 僅僅 jin3jin3, (2) adv., only, barely, scarcely.

儺 Num. Index: 91A.11-2 ㄋㄨㄛˊ nuo2 .

N. & v.t. (AC) a festival to exorcize the devil causing any plague;
to hold such a festival: 鄉人儺 (AC) the villagers were holding this festival.

Adj. 猗儺 (AC) soft and pliant;
see 猗 91C.00.

催 Num. Index: 91A.11-2 ㄘㄨㄟ cui1 .

V.t. To urge, press for (payment of debt), request (doctor) urgently to come: 催促，催逼 cui1tsuh, cui1bi1↓;
催請 request urgently;
催歸 ask urgently to return home;
催辦 request s.t. be done quickly.

Words 1. 催逼 cui1bi1, v.t., to press for s.t. to be done (payment of rent, etc.).
2. 催請 cui1qing3, v.t., to request guest to come to dinner (formerly, make repeated requests as form of sincerity).
3. 催青 cui1qing1, v.i., hasten hatching of silkworms by heat.
4. 催趕 cui1gan3, v.t., to hasten (s.o.) to come;
5. 催趕 cui1gan3, v.t., to hasten to destination.
6. 催化劑 cui1hua4ji1, n., (chem.) a catalyst (also called 觸媒).
7. 催妝 cui1zhuang1, n., formerly, bridegroom's gift of cosmetics, etc. sent to bride on day before wedding;
8. 催妝 cui1zhuang1, n., 催妝詩 poem written on day of friend's wedding.
9. 催科 cui1ke1, v.i., urge payment of taxes.
10. 催淚彈 cui1lei4dan4, n., tear bomb.
11. 催眠 cui1mian2, v.t., to hypnotize;
12. 催眠 cui1mian2, v.t., 催眠術 hypnotism;
13. 催眠 cui1mian2, v.t., 催眠劑 soporific.
14. 催命符 cui1ming4fu2, n., s.t. (such as bad news) which hasten person's death.
15. 催迫 cui1po4, v.t., to press for (payment, etc.).
16. 催生 cui1sheng1, (1) v.i., (Chin. med.) to hasten child delivery;
17. 催生 cui1sheng1, (2) n., gift of maiden family to expectant mother one month before delivery.
18. 催討 cui1tao3, v.i., to press for repayment of debt.
19. 催促 cui1tsuh, v.t., to press for, ask for quick carrying out.

侄 Num. Index: 91A.11-3 ㄓˊ zhi2 . [Pop. of 姪 93A.11]

儸 Num. Index: 91A.11-4 ㄌㄨㄛˊ luo2 .

N. See 僂儸 91A.93↓.

俚 Num. Index: 91A.11-4 ㄌㄧˇ li3 .

N. Rustic songs.

Adj. Unpolished, rustic, vulgar: see 俚語 li3yU3, 俚歌 li3ge1↓.

Words 1. 俚歌 li3ge1, n., folk songs.
2. 俚俗 li3su2, adj., rustic, vulgar, unrefined.
3. 俚言 li3yan2, n., vulgar speech, unrefined language.
4. 俚語 li2yU3, n., colloquial speech, colloquialisms, slang.

住 Num. Index: 91A.11-6 ㄓㄨˋ zhu4 .

V.i. (1) Reside, live at (place): 住所，住宅 zhu4suo3, zhu4zhai2↓;
住家 zhu4jia1↓;
住處 where one stays;
居住 live, reside;
暫住，久住 reside temporarily, for long;
住不下 house is too small for residence.
(2) Lodge, stop for the night: 住了一夜 stop for one night;
住歇 stop for rest.
(3) To stop (action): 住口，住手 zhu4kou3, zhu4shou3↓;
住嘴 (an order) shut up! 住了哭 stop crying;
住步 stop while walking.
(4) Remain: 歌盡聲猶住 (LL) the song has stopped but the voice remains (lingers).

Adv. (Free suffix after many vbb.) fast as in “hold fast,” indicating success in holding or obtaining: 抓住 have grasped (it)--succeeded in doing so;
拿住，捉住 have grabbed or arrested;
綁住了 have (one) bound;
看住了 keep sharp watch (on person);
止不住 cannot stop (flow, etc.);
留不住 did not succeed in asking guest to stay longer;
忍不住 cannot help (protesting, laughing, etc.);
受不住 cannot bear (s.t.).

Words 1. 住持 zhu4chi2, n., abbot, business manager of monastery.
2. 住戶 zhu4hu4, n., inhabitant;
3. 住戶 zhu4hu4, n., his house.
4. 住宅 zhu4zhai2, n., residence, house.
5. 住家 zhu4jia1, v.i., (1) reside at home: 你在那况住家 where do you live?
6. 住家 zhu4jia1, v.i., (2) (of a married woman) live at maiden home.
7. 住址 zhu4zhi3, n., address (of person, office).
8. 住口 zhu4kou3, v.i., (an order) shut up!
9. 住手 zhu4shou3, v.i., stop (an order to cease doing s.t.)!
10. 住所 zhu4suo3, n., place where one lives, accommodation.

隹 Num. Index: 91A.11-6 ㄓㄨㄟ zhui1 .

N. Used as a radical, denoting generally birds and fowl (as in 雞 besides 䓩 hen, and 雉 pheasant).

僮 Num. Index: 91A.11-6 ㄊㄨㄥˊ tong2 .

N. (1) Page, boy servant: 家僮 boy servant: 書僮 page boy attending to studio.
(2) Interch. 童 60.11.

僱 Num. Index: 91A.11-6 ㄍㄨˋ gu4 . [Var. of 雇]

V.t. Employ the services of: 僱工 gu4gong1↓;
僱車 hire a car;
僱不起 cannot afford to hire s.o.;
僱來的 a person employed for temporary service;
僱船 hire a boat.

Words 1. 僱工 gu4gong1, n., a hired hand.
2. 僱主 gu4zhu3, n., an employer.
3. 僱員 gu4yUan2, n., an employee.
4. 僱用 gu4yong4, v.t., engage (person, his services).
5. 僱傭 gu4yong2, n., a person employed by another: 僱傭關係 relationship between employer and employee.

任 Num. Index: 91A.11-9 ㄖㄣˋ ren4 (*ㄖㄣˊ ren2 ).

N. (1) One's duty, assignment, responsibility: 任務 ren4wu4↓;
責任 official duties;
重任 heavy responsibility;
任重道遠 ability to carry heavy responsibilities through thick and thin.
(2) An official post: 赴任 go to assume office;
卸任 step down from office;
到任 take up a post;
受任 receive an appointment to office;
接任 take office;
走馬上任 go to take office;
在任 during one's tenure of office;
前任，後任 former, present incumbent;
新任，舊任 new, old appointee;
原任 original officeholder;
歷任 successive officeholders;
薦任 (of section chiefs, secretaries, etc.) appoint on recommendation;
□任 (of viceministers, counsellors, etc.) appoint by selection;
特任 (of Cabinet members, ambassador, etc.) appoint by special decree.
(3) (*ren2) U.f. 妊: pregnancy.
(4) A surname.

V.t. (1) Appoint, assign: 任命 ren4ming4↓;
任賢 select good men for service;
任免 ren4mian3, 任用 ren4yong4, 任期 ren4chi2, 任使 ren4shi3↓;
委任 (of clerks, copyists, etc.) to appoint or commission;
聘任 (of teachers, professors, advisers, etc.) appoint by invitation;
調任 to transfer.
(2) Be responsible for: 任勞 ren4lao2↓;
任怨 bear blame;
擔任 serve as, occupy the position of;
出任 assume the duties of;
專任 hold a full-time job;
兼任 serve concurrently as;
任內 during one's tenure of office;
初任 assume office for the first time;
勝任愉快 be fully qualified for work (duties, assignment);
連任 serve for a second term;
革職留任 be stripped of official title but not dismissed.
(3) Let, allow: 任憑 ren4ping2, 任便 ren4bian4↓;
任由 let it be;
任從 ren4cong2, 任意 ren4yi4, 任性 ren4xing4↓;
任所欲為 let him do as he pleases, give him a free hand.
(4) To trust: 信任 entrust, have confidence in.
(5) Let anyone: 任何人都不許進來 no one shall come in no matter who he is.

Adj. Any, no matter who, what, how: 任甚麼話都不聽 won't listen no matter what you say.

Words 1. 任便 ren4bian4, phr., just as you (he) please(s), be free (at liberty) to.
2. 任氣 ren4chi4, adj., hotheaded, quick-tempered, impetuous, rash.
3. 任期 ren4chi2, n., tenure of office, a tour of duty.
4. 任情 ren4qing2, adj., (＝任性 ren4xing4↓).
5. 任達 ren4da2, adj., easygoing, happy-go-lucky, free from worldly worries.
6. 任何 ren4he2, adj., any, whatever (person, place, thing).
7. 任咎 ren4jiu4, v.i., take upon oneself all the blame.
8. 任勞 ren4lao2, v.i., bear responsibility for task, devote oneself wholeheartedly to duty.
9. 任免 ren4mian3, v.t. & n., appoint(ment) and dismiss(al).
10. 任命 ren4ming4, v.t. & n., appoint(ment) to office.
11. 任憑 ren4ping2, phr., (1) (＝任便 ren4bian4↑);
12. 任憑 ren4ping2, phr., (2) no matter what, see Adj.↑.
13. 任人 *ren2ren2, (1) n., (AC) a flatterer, a toady, a sycophant, a deceitful person (＝鍄人);
14. 任人 *ren2ren2, (2) adj., open to everybody.
15. 任俠 ren4xia2, n., a gallant and chivalrous person.
16. 任性 ren4xing4, (1) v.i., do as one pleases, follow one's natural bent;
17. 任性 ren4xing4, (2) adj., intractable, refractory, recalcitrant: 不可任性 don't be self-willed.
18. 任率 ren4shou4, adj., ingenuous, artless, simple, natural.
19. 任事 ren4shi4¹, (1) v.i., to shoulder responsibility, discharge one's duties: 勇於任事 fulfill one's duties faithfully and energetically;
20. 任事 ren4shi4¹, (2) v.i., assign duties to (s.o.).
21. 任是 ren4shi4², conj., even if.
22. 任使 ren4shi3, v.t. & n., (1) (appoint to) service;
23. 任使 ren4shi3, v.t. & n., (2) duties, responsibilities;
24. 任使 ren4shi3, (3) conj., even if.
25. 任天 ren4tian1, v.i., leave everything to divine will.
26. 任從 ren4cong2, phr., let s.o. do as he pleases.
27. 任縱 ren4zong4, adj., unrestrained.
28. 任務 ren4wu4, n., an assigned task, duties, responsibilities.
29. 任意 rhehnyi4, v.i., do as one pleases.
30. 任用 ren4yong4, v.t., appoint to service.

併 Num. Index: 91A.20-9 ㄅㄧㄥˋ bing4 . [Interch. 并]

V.t. (1) To combine (cases, treatments): 併合 bing4he2↓;
歸併一起 combine together;
併糧 to pool food together or combine two persons' food to keep one alive;
併案辦理 handle two matters, cases as one.
(2) To annex (territory): 兼併 to annex;
併吞，併滅 bing4tun1, bing4mie4↓.

Adj. & adv. (As var. of 並) to go side by side, take place at the same time or place: 齊頭併進 go forward together;
百花併放 all flowers bloom together;
諸病併發 different diseases break out at the same time.

Words 1. 併發 bing4fa1, v.i., (of diseases) occur concurrently.
2. 併骨 bing4gu3, v.t., bury husband and wife in same grave.
3. 併合 bing4he2, v.t., combine (treatment), annex (territory);
4. 併合 bing4he2, v.t., handle several cases in one.
5. 併肩 bing4jian1, adv., (fight, proceed) shoulder to shoulder.
6. 併滅 bing4mie4, v.t., destroy (country).
7. 併吞 bing4tun1, v.t., annex and absorb (neighboring country).

仙 Num. Index: 91A.21-2 ㄒㄧㄢ xian1 .

N. (1) A fairy, (Taoist) immortal, a genie: 仙人 xian1ren2, 仙公 xian1gong1↓;
神仙 a fairy;
神仙故事 a fairy tale;
大仙 a genie;
天仙 celestial fairy;
美若天仙 pretty as a fairy (oft. said of bride);
修仙 try to become an immortal by Taoist regimen;
成仙 become an immortal;
八仙 80.80;
仙島 fairy island, fairies' abode in mountains;
仙鄉，仙界 fairyland;
仙洞 fairies' cave;
仙府 fairies' abode;
仙籍 register of names of immortals.
(2) (Oft. used as modifier, in praise of) immortal, celestial talent or heavenly beauty: 仙才 ethereal poet (as 李白);
仙風道骨 (of person) sagelike type;
仙姿 a woman's ethereal beauty;
酒仙 great poetic drinkers;
詩仙 immortal poet.
(3) N. modifier, having to do with Taoist, esoteric magic: 仙術，仙法 fairy magic;
仙方，仙藥 Taoist magic medicine;
仙丹 xian1dan1↓;
仙館 where a Taoist recluse lives;
仙去，仙逝，仙遊 pass away and ascend to heaven on a stork;
仙鶴 stork, a particular pet of Taoist.

Words 1. 仙班 xian1ban1, n., the fairy retinue or staff.
2. 仙禽 xian1qin2, n., a stork.
3. 仙丹 xian1dan1, n., (1) pill of immortality;
4. 仙丹 xian1dan1, n., (2) (complim.) very excellent medicine.
5. 仙方兒 xian1fang1er0, n., magical prescription, oft. given in temples in prayer to a god.
6. 仙姑 xian1gu1, n., a female immortal: 何仙姑 one of the Eight Immortals.
7. 仙公 xian1gong1, n., court. address for an immortal, also 仙翁, sometimes as fig. of speech for venerable old man.
8. 仙鶴腿 xian1he4tui3, phr., long, slender legs (of a person, like a stork's).
9. 仙真 xian1zhen1, n., an immortal, a Taoist god.
10. 仙家 xian1jia0, n., see xian1ren2↓.
11. 仙茅 xian1mao2, n., (bot.) a grass, curculigo ensifolia, whose root is used as medicine (also called “Brahmin ginseng”婆羅門參).
12. 仙女 xian1nU3, n., a fairy maiden;
13. 仙女 xian1nU3, n., a very pretty girl.
14. 仙人 xian1ren2, n., a fairy;
15. 仙人 xian1ren2, n., 仙人拳 a kind of cactus, cereus multiplex;
16. 仙人 xian1ren2, n., 仙人擔 a bar with two big stones, used for exercise;
17. 仙人 xian1ren2, n., 仙人掌 a kind of cactus, opuntia ficus;
18. 仙人 xian1ren2, 仙人跳 n., a confidence trick, using woman as decoy who then absconds with jewels and money.
19. 仙術 xian1shu4, n., magic formula.
20. 仙逝 xian1shi4, v.i., (euphem.) pass away.
21. 仙壇 xian1tan2, n., altar for use in planchette (扶乩) for invoking spirits.
22. 仙桃 xian1tao2, n., (poet.) peach.
23. 仙才 xian1cai2, n., a genius.
24. 仙童 xian1tong2, n., boy servant of immortals: 仙童玉女 boy and girl servants in fairyland.
25. 仙子 xian1zi3, n., (1) an immortal, genie;
26. 仙子 xian1zi3, n., (2) pretty woman.
27. 仙遊 xian1you2, v.i., (euphem.) pass away.

佢 Num. Index: 91A.21-5 ㄑㄩˊ qU2 .

Pron. (Cantonese dial.) he (pr. nearly like koer), related 渠 63.01.

偃 Num. Index: 91A.21-5 ㄧㄢˇ yan3 .

N. (1) A surname.
(2) U.f. 堰 earthen bank or dyke.

V.t. (1) To suppress, lay off, lay down: 偃兵 stop military preparations;
偃旗息鼓 (lit.) call off the army maneuvers, (fig.) stop all activities and lie low (“furl flag and silence the drums”);
偃武修文 to disband troops and attend to civilian affairs (after conquest).
(2) To flop down, lie down on back: 偃臥，偃仆 yan3wo4, yan3pu1↓.

Words 1. 偃蹇 yan2jian3, (1) adj., winding up and down, undulating;
2. 偃蹇 yan2jian3, (2) v.i., (AC) to sit idle, to idle about.
3. 偃仆 yan3pu1, v.i., to fall down.
4. 偃鼠 yan2shu3, n., (AC) the mole.
5. 偃臥 yan3wo4, v.i., to lie face up.
6. 偃仰 yan2yang3, v.i., to bend and straighten up.
7. 偃月 yan3yUe4, n., the crescent moon;
8. 偃月 yan3yUe4, n., 偃月刀 a curved sword or curving knife--an anc. weapon.

傴 Num. Index: 91A.21-5 ㄩˇ yU3 .

Adj. Hunchbacked.

Words 1. 傴僂 yU3lou2, n., a hunchback.
2. 傴人 yU3ren2, n., ditto.

倔 Num. Index: 91A.21-5 ㄐㄩㄝˊ jUe2 (*ㄐㄩㄝˋ jUe4 ).

Adj. (1) Obstinate, stubborn: 倔強 jUe2jiang4↓.
(2) (*jUe4) Rude in manner or speech: 脾氣倔 illtempered;
這人倔極了 this man is most impertinent;
倔巴棍子 a rude fellow.

Words 1. 倔強 jUe2jiang4, adj., obstinate, stubborn.

傜 Num. Index: 91A.21-9 yao2 .

N. Name of aboriginal tribe in Southwest China.

佈 Num. Index: 91A.22-1 ㄅㄨˋ bu4 . [Interch. 布 in sense of “spread” “announce”]

V.t. To spread, publicize, announce, propagate: 散佈謠言 spread rumors;
傳佈命令 publish orders.

Words 1. 佈道 bu4dao4, v.t. & n., spread (of) gospel.
2. 佈防 bu4fang2, v.i. & n., patrol, set up defense line with patrols or defense works.
3. 佈告 bu4gao4, n. & v.t., announce (-ment) (also wr. 布).
4. 佈阱 bu4jing4, v.t. & n., to lay trap.
5. 佈景 bu4jing3, n. & v.i., (set) background, decorations (in garden, drama) (also wr. 布).
6. 佈置 bu4zhi4, n. & v.t., arrange (-ment of) house interiors, dispose (troops);
7. 佈置 bu4zhi4, n. & v.t., make arrangements for (uprising, any big event);
8. 佈置 bu4zhi4, n. & v.t., set pieces in chess (also wr. 布).

仆 Num. Index: 91A.22-2 ㄆㄨ pu1 (also ㄈㄨˋ fu4 ).

V.i. Fall to the ground, drop dead: 前仆後繼 others take up position as soldiers fall on the battlefield;
heroic fighting.

仲 Num. Index: 91A.22-2 ㄓㄨㄥˋ zhong4 .

N. (1) A surname.
(2) 昆仲 brothers.

Adj. No. 2: 仲春，仲夏 second mooth in spring, summer, (second and fifth lunar month), cf. 孟 for 1st, and 季 for last or 3rd.

Words 1. 仲裁 zhong4cai2, v.i. & n., mediation, arbitration: 仲裁者 or 人 mediator, arbitrator.
2. 仲子 zhong4zi3, n., (AC) younger brother.

伸 Num. Index: 91A.22-2 ㄕㄣ shen1 .

V.i. (1) To stretch: 伸出 stretch out: 伸手，伸指 extend a hand, a finger;
伸大拇哥 raise a thumb in admiration;
伸舌頭 loll out tongue in surprise;
伸頸 crane one's neck;
伸頭探腦 poke one's head to peek at;
伸腿瞪眼 to fall dead.
(2) To unbend, open up: 伸眉 lift an eyebrow to show satisfaction;
伸腰 to stretch oneself;
伸冤 shen1yUan1↓;
伸開 open (one's arm);
能屈能伸 (a great man) can bend or unbend－can take temporary setbacks;
伸縮 shen1suo1↓.

Words 1. 伸欠 shen1qian4, v.i., to stretch and yawn (also 欠伸).
2. 伸張 shen1zhang1, v.i., to expand (power).
3. 伸證 shen1zheng4, n., (AC) evidence (of guilt).
4. 伸志 shen1zhi4, v.i., to have wish, ambition fulfilled.
5. 伸開 shen1kai1, v.i., to stretch open.
6. 伸手 shen1shou3, v.i., to stretch one's hand: 伸手不見掌（五指） pitch-dark;
7. 伸手 shen1shou3, v.i., 伸手就辦 do s.t. at once.
8. 伸縮 shen1suo1, v.i. & adj. & n., flexible, -bility;
9. 伸縮 shen1suo1, v.i. & adj. & n., adjustment;
10. 伸縮 shen1suo1, v.i. & adj. & n., range of change: 伸縮餘地 room for adjustment;
11. 伸縮 shen1suo1, 伸縮性 shen1suo1xing4, n., flexibility, elasticity.
12. 伸腰兒 shen1yao1er0, v.i., to stretch oneself (after bending);
13. 伸腰兒 shen1yao1er0, v.i., (fig.) to hold one's head high: 不想今日咱們也伸腰兒了 never thought we would see this day of success.
14. 伸冤 shen1yUan1, v.i., to ask for redress of an injustice;
15. 伸冤 shen1yUan1, v.i., to redress an injustice.

佛 Num. Index: 91A.22-2 ㄈㄛˊ fo2 (*ㄅㄧˋ bi4 ).

N. (1) (*bi4) 佛肸 Bihshi, AC proper name;
(AC＝弼) to assist.
(2) Buddha, (sakyamuni 釋迦牟尼, see 佛陀 fo2tuo2)↓;
also various Buddhas, applied to those having attained Buddhahood;
Buddhahood, state of holiness and wisdom, also different manifestations of Buddha;
Buddhist religion, things having to do with Buddhist faith: 佛殿，寺，廟，剎 Buddhist temple;
佛□ niche for Buddha: 佛堂 hall with statue of Buddha, Buddhist sutra;
佛國，佛經 country of Buddha, Buddhist sutra;
佛會 Buddhist festival and activities;
禮佛，拜佛 to worship Buddha;
念佛 repeat the name of Buddha;
佛誕日 Buddha's birthday, the 8th of 4th lunar month;
浴佛節 festival of bathing of Buddha, 8th of 4th lunar month;
放下屠刀，立地成佛 “lay down the butcher's knife and become Buddha on the spot”--the Buddha nature being innate in man;
佛性 fo2xing4↓;
佛眼相看 (MC) regard with mercy;
佛口蛇心 words of Buddha and heart of a serpent;
佛頭戴糞 desecration, sacrilege;
�'� living Buddha;
阿彌陀佛 Amitabha, used like “Halleluya!” “God be praised,” usu. fulfillment of a wish.

Words 1. 佛法 fo2fa3, n., power of Buddha;
2. 佛法 fo2fa3, n., the law of Buddha.
3. 佛果 fo2guo3, n., the attainment of Buddahood.
4. 佛海 fo2hai3, n., the wide-open church of Buddhism.
5. 佛家 fo2jia1, n., Buddhist follower;
6. 佛家 fo2jia1, n., school of philosophy.
7. 佛甲草 fo2jia2cao3, n., (bot.) sedum lineare.
8. 佛教 fo2jiao4, n., the Buddhist religion.
9. 佛經 fo2jing1, n., sutra.
10. 佛老 fo2lao3, n., Buddha and Laotse, their teachings oft. considered related in respect to life phenomena.
11. 佛門 fo2men2, n., the school of Buddhism: 佛門弟子 Buddhist followers.
12. 佛桑 fo2sang1, n., place name＝扶桑 10A.81.
13. 佛像 fo2xiang4, n., statue of Buddha.
14. 佛性 fo2xing4, n., Buddha nature.
15. 佛手 fo2shou3, n., an aromatic citrous fruit, with tip ending like fingers.
16. 佛事 fo2shi4, n., Buddhist religious service: 做佛事 have mass, prayer said.
17. 佛陀 fo2tuo2, n., translit. of term Buddha, quite exact in pronunciation of 600 A.D.
18. 佛祖 fo2zu3, n., respectful address of Buddha.
19. 佛子 fo2zi3, n., Bodhisattva 菩薩 20A.40;
20. 佛子 fo2zi3, n., a Buddhist;
21. 佛子 fo2zi3, n., a kind person.

俳 Num. Index: 91A.22-2 ㄆㄞˊ pai2 . [Dist. 排; var. 徘]

Adj. Prefix denoting comic, comedy.

Words 1. 徘賦 pai2fu4, n., arch. form of light, ornate descriptive poetry of 4th-6th cen.
2. 徘歌 pai2ge1, n., (AC) comic songs, oft. satiric.
3. 徘句 pai2jU4, n., a Japanese form of light poetry consisting of 17 words.
4. 徘謔 pai2nUe4, v.i. & adj., satiric, -ize.
5. 徘諧 pai2xie2, adj., comic, satiric.
6. 徘體詩 pai2ti3si4, n., light, comic poetry.
7. 徘優 pai2you1, n., comedian.

□ Num. Index: 91A.22-6 ㄔㄞˇ chai3 . [Abbr. of 儕↓]

儕 Num. Index: 91A.22-6 ㄔㄞˇ chai3 . [Abbr. □]

N. (LL) fellow, group: 吾儕 we;
儕輩，儕類 fellows of the same class or group;
同儕 fellows, friends;
儕偶 companion.

价 Num. Index: 91A.22-8 ㄐㄧㄝˋ jie4 .

N. (1) A male servant: 貴价 (court.) your messenger or boy;
尊价 ditto;
小价 a young attendant.
(2) Pop. of 價 price.

仰 Num. Index: 91A.22-9 ㄧㄤˇ yang3 .

V.i. & t. (1) To face upward: 仰天長嘯 to make a long whistle or cry into the air;
仰面朝天 to fall down face up;
俯仰之間 in a short moment (of “facing up and down”).
(2) To hope: 仰望 yang3wang4↓;
仰能合意 hope it is what you want.
(3) To look up to (person): 敬仰 admire and respect;
仰慕 yang3mu4↓;
久仰 short for 久仰大名 formula for first meeting of well-known person;
信仰 to believe in (God, s.t.).
(4) (Documentary to subordinate official or common people) hope: 右仰知悉 hope you take note of the above;
仰即遵照 hope you will obey and do accordingly.
(5) To rely on, depend on: 仰給，仰賴 yang3ji3, yang3lai4↓;
仰人鼻息 depend on another's whims and pleasures (“snort and sneezes”);
仰食於人 to depend on another for living.

Adv. Up, upwards: 仰視，仰觀 looking upwards.

Words 1. 仰八叉 yang3ba1cha1, v.i., to fall down on one's back with legs pointing up: 仰八腳兒（子） ditto.
2. 仰毒 yang3du2, phr., to take poison (drinking face up).
3. 仰光 yang3guang1, n., Rangoon.
4. 仰仗 yang3zhang4, v.t., to rely on, see yang3lai4↓.
5. 仰角 yang2jiao3, n., (math.) angle of elevation.
6. 仰給 yang2ji3, v.t., to support (parents).
7. 仰止 yang2zhi3, v.t., to admire greatly (as one stops looking up at a peak).
8. 仰賴 yang3lai4, v.t., to rely on (favor, support).
9. 仰慕 yang3mu4, v.t., to admire (person).
10. 仰攀 yang3pan1, v.i., to climb up;
11. 仰攀 yang3pan1, v.i., (fig.) to climb socially.
12. 仰望 yang3wang4, v.i. & t., hope.
13. 仰藥 yang3yao4, phr., to quaff medicine.

作 Num. Index: 91A.22-9 ㄗㄨㄛˋ zuo4 (*tzuo , *ㄗㄨㄛˊ zuo2 ).

N. A profession: 瓦作 mason, bricklayer;
木作 carpenter;
作坊 zuo4fang0↓;
洗衣作 laundry.

V.i. & t. (1) V.i., arise, stand up: 聖人作 a sage arose;
客作而辭 the guest stood up to say good-bye.
(2) V.t., do, make, work at (usu.) interch. 做, the vernacular form, except certain phrr. where 作 is preferred): 作工 do manual work (physical labor);
作事 to busy oneself with, be engaged in (employed at), work for a living;
作衣服（鞋子） make a dress (shoes).

Words 1. 作保 zuo4bao3, v.t., stand guarantee, go security (bail) for (person): 作保見 be guarantor and witness.
2. 作罷 zuo4ba4, v.i., give up, dismiss as not worth more discussion.
3. 作伴（兒） zuo4ban4 (zuo4ba4er0), v.t., serve as companion for (person), keep (s.o.) company.
4. 作□子 *tzuobie3zi0, v.i., be embarrassed, condemned, reproached.
5. 作別 zuo4bie2, v.i., bid s.o. goodbye.
6. 作弊 zuo4bi4, v.i., practise irregularities (fraud);
7. 作弊 zuo4bi4, v.i., cheat (in examination, work).
8. 作成 zuo4cheng2, v.t., (1) have (s.t.) made or done;
9. 作成 zuo4cheng2, v.t., (2) help to do, make a success of;
10. 作成 zuo4cheng2, v.t., (3) play a trick on (person).
11. 作情 zuo4qin0, v.i. & t., (1) admire s.o. out of respect;
12. 作情 zuo4qin0, v.i. & t., (2) intercede, mediate;
13. 作情 zuo4qin0, v.i. & t., (3) make a pretense.
14. 作輟 zuo4chuo4, v.i., (1) see zuo4ba4↑;
15. 作輟 zuo4chuo4, v.i., (2) work and stop.
16. 作曲 zuo4qU3, v.i., write a song, set a song to music, compose melody: 作曲家 composer.
17. 作歹 zuo4dai3, v.i., as in 為非作歹 do evil.
18. 作抵 zuo4di2, v.t., offer (s.t.) as compensation.
19. 作對 zuo4dui4, v.t., (1) to set against, be opposed to;
20. 作對 zuo4dui4, v.t., (2) to match (person) with another in marriage.
21. 作惡 zuo4e4, (1) v.i., see zuo4dai3↑;
22. 作惡 zuo4e4, (2) adj., moody, melancholy;
23. 作惡 zuo4e4, (3) v.i., vomit, see zuo4ou3↓.
24. 作伐 zuo4fa1, v.i., to act as a gobetween in marriage.
25. 作法 zuo4fa3, (1) n., a method of making, preparing, manufacturing, cooking;
26. 作法 zuo4fa3, n., procedure, course of action, step taken;
27. 作法 zuo4fa3, (2) v.i., practise magic;
28. 作法 zuo4fa3, (3) legislate, make laws: 作法自斃 caught by one's own laws or device.
29. 作反 zuo4fan3, v.i., to rebel, revolt, turn against.
30. 作坊 *tzuofang0, n., a workshop.
31. 作廢 zuo4fei4, v.t., annul, make null and void, declare invalid.
32. 作風 zuo4feng1, n., way of doing things.
33. 作佛事 zuo4fo2si0, v.i., (Budd.) say mass.
34. 作歌 zuo4ge1, v.i., compose a song.
35. 作梗 zuo4geng3, v.i., obstruct, impede, hamper, hinder.
36. 作館 zuo4guan3, v.i., formerly, serve as a private tutor.
37. 作怪 zuo4guai4, v.i., make trouble, play tricks, act in a strange way: 少和我作怪 don't play any of your dirty tricks on me.
38. 作古 zuo4gu3, v.i., (euphem.) (LL) pass away (“join the ancients”).
39. 作耗 zuo4hao4, v.i., (coll.) (1) take up arms in revolt;
40. 作耗 zuo4hao4, v.i., (2) make trouble: 生事作耗 instigate incidents and make trouble.
41. 作活（兒） zuo4huo2(er0), v.i., work to earn a living.
42. 作戰 zuo4zhan4, v.i., to fight, make war.
43. 作證 zuo4zheng4, v.i., serve as a witness in court.
44. 作家 zuo4jia1, (1) n., an author, writer;
45. 作家 zuo4jia1, (2) v.i., (AC) take care of personal finance.
46. 作假 zuo4jia3, (1) v.i., pretend, present a false front;
47. 作假 zuo4jia3, (2) v.t., to take, make an imitation copy.
48. 作繭 zuo4jian3, v.i., (of silkworm) to spin a cocoon;
49. 作繭 zuo4jian3, v.i., (fig.) tie oneself up with duties (like a cocoon): 作繭自縛 ditto.
50. 作嫁 zuo4jia4¹, v.i., (of a woman) help another to get married (“make a trousseau for her”): 為人作嫁 to busy oneself with helping other people.
51. 作價 zuo4jia4², v.t., assess the value, set a price.
52. 作踐 *zuo2jian0, v.t., trample under foot, treat harshly.
53. 作計 zuo4ji4, v.t., intend, have in mind, aim at: 我本不為卿作計 (LL) this was not done with you in mind.
54. 作勁 zuo4jin4, v.t., render assistance to (s.o.): 他真給你作勁 he went all out to help you.
55. 作就 zuo4jiu4, v.i., get s.t. successfully done.
56. 作急 zuo4ji2, v.i., make haste, be snappy.
57. 作主 zuo4zhu3, v.t., make the final decision (also 做主).
58. 作客 zuo4ke4, v.i., (1) be a guest at a friend's;
59. 作客 zuo4ke4, v.i., (2) sojourn in a strange land.
60. 作闊 zuo4kuo4, v.i., to show off, make a vain display.
61. 作苦 zuo4ku3, v.i., to work at arduous task.
62. 作樂 zuo4le4, v.i., (1) enjoy oneself, have a good time;
63. 作樂 zuo4le4, v.i., (2) (zuo4yUe4) to play music;
64. 作樂 zuo4le4, v.i., write scores.
65. 作雷 *tzuolei2, v.i., bring disaster on one's own head.
66. 作料（兒） *zuo2liao4(er0), n., (of food) seasoning.
67. 作亂 zuo4luan4, v.i., rise in revolt, turn against the authorities.
68. 作夢 zuo4meng4, v.i., to dream;
69. 作夢 zuo4meng4, v.i., give free rein to one's imagination.
70. 作媒 zuo4mei2, v.i., act as gobetween in marriage (also 做).
71. 作摩 *zuo2mo0, v.i., make conjectures, try to figure s.t. out.
72. 作麼 zuo4mo2, adv., (MC) what for? why? what is one doing? (also 作麼生).
73. 作幕 zuo4mu4, v.i., (LL) serve as a secretary (assistant, adviser) to an official, be on his staff.
74. 作難 zuo4nan2, v.i., find oneself in a predicament, don't know what to do.
75. 作孽 zuo4nie4, v.i., (abuse) do some cursed thing, be guilty of an act that will bring its own retribution.
76. 作嘔 zuo4ou3, v.i., (1) vomit, turn the stomach;
77. 作嘔 zuo4ou3, v.i., (2) feel resentment, detest, loathe.
78. 作派 zuo4pai0, n., (1) gestures and movements of actors on stage;
79. 作派 zuo4pai0, n., (2) affected manners.
80. 作陪 zuo4pei2, v.i., sit at the same table with the guest of honor.
81. 作品 zuo4pin3, n., a literary or artistic work.
82. 作人 zuo4ren2, v.i., (1) behave oneself properly, maintain correct relations with other people;
83. 作人 zuo4ren2, v.i., (2) help develop the capabilities of young talents.
84. 作色 zuo4se4, v.i., to change color, as in anger.
85. 作善 zuo4shan4, v.i., do good turns.
86. 作聲 zuo4sheng1, v.i., break silence, begin to speak.
87. 作興 *zuo2xing0, (1) v.t., hold in high regard: 幵實作興這幾個人 (MC) set these few men on a pedestal;
88. 作興 *zuo2xing0, (2) vb. phr., might as well let: 作興女待詔做個媒人 might as well let the lady-inwaiting be the go-between;
89. 作興 *zuo2xing0, (3) adj., sanctioned by tradition: 大盜相傳有這個規矩，不作興害鏢局的 robbers are bound by a traditional rule not to attack those operating an escort service for travellers;
90. 作興 *zuo2xing0, (4) adv., perhaps, maybe: 看這天氣，作興要下雨 given such weather, maybe it's going to rain.
91. 作耍 zuo4shua3, v.i., (1) to joke, poke fun;
92. 作耍 zuo4shua3, v.i., (2) to play, make merry.
93. 作述 zuo4shu4, v.i., make original contributions and be a transmitter of those of others.
94. 作詩 zuo4si4, v.i., write poems, versify.
95. 作勢 zuo4shi4, v.i., gesticulate: 𡈼手作勢 make a gesture with hands;
96. 作勢 zuo4shi4, v.i., 裝腔作勢 put on airs.
97. 作酸 *tzuosuan1, v.i., (1) feel stomach acidity;
98. 作酸 *tzuosuan1, v.i., (2) (zuo4suan1) be jealous of husband, or wife.
99. 作祟 zuo4sui4, v.i., (some evil spirit) cause trouble, make mischief.
100. 作速 zuo4su4, v.i., hurry up, make haste.
101. 作死 *tzuosi3, v.i., (abuse) dig one's own grave.
102. 作態 zuo4tai4, v.i., (1) put on pretenses;
103. 作態 zuo4tai4, v.i., (2) strike an attitude.
104. 作痛 zuo4tong4, v.i., to ache, cause pain.
105. 作外 zuo4wai4, v.i., stand on ceremony (as “with outsiders”): 弟兄休作外 brothers don't need to stand on ceremony.
106. 作為 zuo4wei2 (zuo4wei0), (1) n., conduct and actions;
107. 作為 zuo4wei2 (zuo4wei0), n., accomplishments, achievements;
108. 作為 zuo4wei2 (zuo4wei0), (2) vb. phr., regard as: 作為罷論 let the matter be dropped (“regard as ended”).
109. 作文 zuo4wen2, v.i. & n., (write) an essay, composition, article.
110. 作物 zuo4wu4, n., (1) farm crop;
111. 作物 zuo4wu4, n., (2) literary or artistic composition.
112. 作押 zuo4ya1, v.i., offer as security.
113. 作眼 zuo4yan3, v.i., (1) serve as an informer;
114. 作眼 zuo4yan3, v.i., (2) (Chin. game of “go”) make an encircling movement so as to occupy more space on the chessboard.
115. 作癢 zuo4yang3, v.i., to itch.
116. 作業 zuo4ye4, v.i. & n., (do) a school assignment, homework.
117. 作揖 *tzuoyi1, v.i., to make an obeisance.
118. 作冤 *tzuoyUan1, v.i., fall into a trap set by oneself.
119. 作用 zuo4yong4, n., (1) essential function: 機器的作用在節省人力 it's the function of machines to save manpower;
120. 作用 zuo4yong4, n., (2) underlying purpose: 那有甚麼作用 what purpose can it serve?
121. 作用 zuo4yong4, n.,(3) motive, reason: 他說那句話必有作用 he must have some good reason for saying so;
122. 作用 zuo4yong4, n.,(4) action produced by some natural force: 化學作用 chemical action;
123. 作用 zuo4yong4, n.,(5) effect: 這種藥發生了預期的作用 this drug has had the expected effect (on the patient).
124. 作俑 zuo4yong3, phr., (AC) originate an immoral (vicious, wicked) practice: 始作俑者其無後乎 cursed be he who first introduced the practice of burying wooden images (and later living beings) with the dead (Mencius).

□ Num. Index: 91A.22-9 ㄑㄧㄠˊ qiao2 . [Abbr. of 僑 91A.42]

值 Num. Index: 91A.30-1 ㄓˊ zhi2 . [Usu. printed 值]

N. Price, cost: 價值 value, price;
增值 increase in value;
貶值 devalue (currency).

V.i. & t. (1) Be one's turn, be on duty: 值日，值班，值勤 day or turn on duty;
輪值 take turns;
值事人 person on duty;
當值 take one's turn;
值星 one's turn on duty on Sunday.
(2) Come upon, meet: 值天下雨 it happens to rain;
值他不在家 he happens to be not at home;
值此危急之秋 at such a critical time.
(3) To cost or be worth (price): 值多少錢 how much does it cost? 價值千金 worth a thousand dollars: 值得，值錢 zhi2de0, zhi2qian2↓.

Words 1. 值錢 zhi2qian2, adj., valuable, worth money: 不值錢 worthless.
2. 值得 zhi2de0, adj., worth it: 這件事值得費一番心 this matter is worth careful thinking;
3. 值得 zhi2de0, adj., 值得研究 worth careful study;
4. 值得 zhi2de0, adj., 真值得 really worth it ;
5. 值得 zhi2de0, adj., 太不值得 not worth the trouble.

佐 Num. Index: 91A.30-1 ㄗㄨㄛˇ zuo3 .

N. An assistant: 佐雜 zuo3za2, 佐貳 zuo3er4↓;
警佐 deputy police officer;
巡佐 assistant police inspector.

V.t. Serve as an assistant to: 輔佐 serve as an assistant (adviser, minister) to s.o.

Words 1. 佐貳 zuo3er4, n., deputy administrative officer.
2. 佐證 zuo3zheng4, n., evidence that serves to substantiate (a statement, charge).
3. 佐車 zuo3jU1, n., (AC) a reserve carriage for use in an emergency.
4. 佐理 zuo2li3, (1) v.t., assist s.o. in management;
5. 佐理 zuo2li3, (2) n., assistant manager.
6. 佐命 zuo3ming4, v.i., assist a prince to gain the throne and found a new dynasty.
7. 佐雜 zuo3za2, n., gen. term for minor clerks and assistants.

儘 Num. Index: 91A.30-2 ㄐㄧㄣˇ jin3 . [Abbr. □]

V.i. & t. Be free, feel free to: 儘管 jin3guan3, 儘教 jin3jiao4, 儘自 jin3zi4↓.

Adv. Particle used for emphasis or as a superlative: 儘底下 down to the lowest level, beginning from the very bottom;
儘上頭 up to the highest point, starting with the topmost;
儘量 jin3liang4, 儘夠 jin3gou4, 儘先 jin3xian1, 儘幵 jin3zhe0↓;
儘可以 certainly may, be free to.

Words 1. 儘夠 jin3gou4, phr., more than enough (adequate, sufficient).
2. 儘管 jirnguan3, adv., even if (=jin3jiao4↓).
3. 儘幵 jin3zhe0, phr., to the greatest possible extent: 儘幵各人的能力做事 let each one do his best.
4. 儘教 jin3jiao4, adv., with no restrictions imposed.
5. 儘量 jin3liang4, adv., as much (many) as possible, to the fullest extent.
6. 儘讓 jin3rang4, adv., be as humble and yielding as possible.
7. 儘先 jin3xian1, adv., as early (soon) as possible.
8. 儘自 jin3zi4, phr., let s.o. do as he pleases.

仁 Num. Index: 91A.30-3 ㄖㄣˊ ren2 .

N. (1) The core or kernel of fruits: 杏仁 almonds;
果仁 fruit kernels;
桃仁 peach kernels.
(2) (＝人) 同仁 colleagues, fellow workers.
(3) Anything resembling a kernel: 瞳仁 the pupil of the eye;
蝦仁 shelled shrimps.
(4) Love, benevolence, charity, humanity: 仁義 ren2yi4↓;
仁愛 ren2ai4↓;
仁慈 ren2ci2↓.
(5) A person of great virtue: 汎愛眾，而親仁 love one's fellow men and associate with the virtuous;
(Confu.) a true man as an ideal.

Adj. (1) Respectable, esteemed: 仁兄 ren2xiong1↓;
仁弟 ren2di4↓;
仁公 ren2gong1↓.
(2) Sensitive to external stimuli: 麻木不仁 (lit.) insensitive, partially paralyzed, (fig.) unfeeling, apathetic, indifferent.
(3) Humane, compassionate, humanitarian (policy, government), merciful (heart, character).

Words 1. 仁愛 ren2ai4, n., love of one's fellow men.
2. 仁德 ren2de2, n., love, kindheartedness, benevolence, humanity.
3. 仁弟 ren2di4, n., (1) (addressing a younger friend) “my dear little brother”;
4. 仁弟 ren2di4, n., (2) (addressing one's student) “my dear friend.”
5. 仁恩 ren2en1, n., kind and gracious acts, tender feelings.
6. 仁風 ren2feng1, n., pervading atmosphere of kindness and generosity.
7. 仁公 ren2gong1, n., (court.) honored sir (used for venerable people).
8. 仁厚 ren2hou4, adj., kindhearted, charitable, considerate, sympathetic.
9. 仁政 ren2zheng4, n., (politics) policies for the good of the people;
10. 仁政 ren2zheng4, n., a humane government (Mencius).
11. 仁兒 rerer0, n., the kernel of a fruit.
12. 仁里 ren2li3, n., a village (district, neighborhood) noted for good customs.
13. 仁民 ren2min2, v.i., love the people;
14. 仁民 ren2min2, v.i., practice kindness to the people.
15. 仁人 ren2ren2, n., a kindhearted (compassionate) person: 仁人君子 men of goodwill, philanthropists;
16. 仁人 ren2ren2, n., (Confu.) ideal of true man.
17. 仁聲 ren2sheng1, n., (AC) the mellowing influence of classical music and poetry.
18. 仁心 ren2xin1, n., kindheartedness, charity: 仁心仁聞 a good repute for kindness.
19. 仁恕 ren2shu4¹, adj., kind and forgiving.
20. 仁術 ren2shu4², n., (AC) acts of kindness, the ways of the kindhearted.
21. 仁兄 ren2xiong1, n., (vocative) my good friend.
22. 仁慈 ren2ci2, adj. & n., kindness, charity, love, tender mercy.
23. 仁翁 ren2weng1, n., address of elderly person in letters, my esteemed sir.
24. 仁言 ren2yan2, n., (AC) precepts, moral teachings.
25. 仁義 ren2yi4, (1) adj., kind and justice;
26. 仁義 ren2yi4, (2) n., humanity and justice;
27. 仁義 ren2yi4, (3) (*ren2yi0) well-behaved: 這個小孩子很仁義，不淘氣 (coll.) this little boy has good manners and is never naughty.

仨 Num. Index: 91A.30-3 ㄙㄚ sa1 .

N. (Vern. short for 三 san1) three persons: 他們仨 ta1msa1, they three.

僵 Num. Index: 91A.30-3 ㄐㄧㄤ jiang1 .

V.i. & t. (1) V.i., remain stiff and motionless: 僵仆 to fall, prostrate.
(2) V.t., dare (s.o.), set on: 僵事 jiang1shi4↓.

Adj. (1) Numb, stiff, motionless: 僵立，僵臥 jiang1li4, jiang1wo4↓;
僵直 stiff and rigid;
凍僵了 stiff with cold;
身體已經僵了 rigor mortis has set in;
僵硬 numb and rigid.
(2) Deadlocked: 僵局 jiang1jU2, 僵持 jiang1chi2↓;
弄僵了，鬧僵了 come to an impasse;
僵化 jiang1hua4↓.

Words 1. 僵持 jiang1chi2, v.i., be deadlocked, stalemated.
2. 僵化 jiang1hua4, v.i., come to a deadlock, reach an impasse.
3. 僵局 jiang1jU2, n., a deadlock, impasse, stalemate.
4. 僵立 jiang1li4, v.i., stand motionless.
5. 僵屍 jiang1si4, n., vampire;
6. 僵屍 jiang1si4, n., a reported walking corpse.
7. 僵事 jiang1shi4, v.i., stir up trouble between others.
8. 僵臥 jiang1wo4, v.i., lie stiff and motionless.

伍 Num. Index: 91A.30-3 ㄨˇ wu3 .

N. (1) (AC) a unit of five soldiers: 伍長 wu3zhang3↓.
(2) Troops, rank and file: 隊伍 ditto;
行伍出身 was originally in the army;
入伍，退伍 join, retire from military service;
落伍 fail in examinations;
羞與為伍 ashamed to be seen in the same company.
(3) Used for “spelling out” the number “five” in checks, instead of 五.

Words 1. 伍長 wu2zhang3, n., (mil.) (roughly corresponds to) squad leader, now generally called 班長.

□ Num. Index: 91A.30-3 ㄓㄥ zheng1 . [Cogn. 怔 22A.30]

伾 Num. Index: 91A.30-3 ㄆㄧ pi1 .

Adj. (AC) Moving (herd);
powerful.

但 Num. Index: 91A.30-4 ㄉㄢˋ dan4 .

N. A surname.

Adj. (1) Only, just, merely: 但有一個（＝只有） there's only one;
但聽他吩咐 just follow what he says;
但坐無妨，但說無妨 just sit down, just speak out what is on your mind;
但只一次 only this once;
但不過我們兩人知道 it's only between us two;
但須，但要 only want;
但望 only hope;
不求有功，但求無過 do not hope to distinguish myself, but only not to make mistakes;
oft. used negatively in 不但，豈但，非但 not only;
不但如此 not only this.

Conj. But;
vern. usu. 但是 LL 但 or 但係, see 但是 dan4si0;
if only: 但使 dan4shi3↓.

Words 1. 但凡 dan4fan2, conj. & adv., whoever, whenever, whatever, all: 但凡是人，都有個良心 all men have a conscience;
2. 但凡 dan4fan2, conj. & adv., 但凡不違法，都可以做 whatever is not against the law is permissible.
3. 但只 dan4zhi3, adv., only: 但只恨 I only regret.
4. 但是 dan4si0, (1) conj., but, nevertheless;
5. 但是 dan4si0, (2) adv., only: 但是一個小孩子 it's only a child.
6. 但使 dan4shi3, conj., only if: 衣沾不足惜，但使願無違 only if I could follow my wish, it does not matter that my dress is wet.
7. 但願 dan4yUan4, v.i., wish, hope: 但願你能早到 hope that you can come early;
8. 但願 dan4yUan4, v.i., 但願你成功 wish you success;
9. 但願 dan4yUan4, v.i., 但願如此 I hope so.

位 Num. Index: 91A.30-6 ㄨㄟˋ wei4 .

N. adjunct. 三位朋友，客人 three friends, visitors.

N. (1) Status, seat, position: 地位 a person's status or situation;
位卑，位尊 low, high status;
客位，主位 seat of guest, of host;
讓位 to play for giving higher seat to s.o. else, also to abdicate;
本位 a unit, basic unit.
(2) Seat of authority;
the throne, spirit tablet: 遜位，禪位 abdicate the throne;
退位 give up post of power;
神位，牌位 spirit tablet.
(3) Person: 這位是誰 (more court. than 這個人) who is this gentleman? 諸位，列位 (term in public address) ladies and gentlemen;
好幾位 a good many persons;
第一位 number one person, also (gram.) first person;
第三位 third person;
三位一體 the Trinity.

V.t. (AC) to take its place: 天地位焉 things in the universe take their proper places;
位（於）東南 situated in southeast.

Words 1. 位分 wei4fen0, n., proper status.
2. 位號 wei4hao4, n., seat numbering;
3. 位號 wei4hao4, n., (AC) official title.
4. 位置 wei4zhi4 (wei4zhi0), (1) n., (a) situation, position, post;
5. 位置 wei4zhi4 (wei4zhi0), (b) place: 放在甚麼位置 where did you put it?
6. 位置 wei4zhi4 (wei4zhi0), (2) v.t., to place (a person) in some post.
7. 位次 wei4ci4, n., order of seating.
8. 位子 wei4zi0, n., a seat, a post.
9. 位望 wei4wang4, n., social status and prestige.

倥 Num. Index: 91A.30-6 ㄎㄨㄥ kong1 .

Words 1. 倥侗 kong1tong2, adj., (LL) as in phr., 倥侗無知 innocent like a child.
2. 倥傯 kurngzong3, adj., (AC) (1) hard pressed;
3. 倥傯 kurngzong3, adj., (2) in a great hurry;
4. 倥傯 kurngzong3, adj., (3) very much occupied.

侈 Num. Index: 91A.32-9 ㄔˇ chi3 .

Adj. (1) Extravagant: 奢侈 ditto;
侈用 waste money;
extravagant talk: 侈言，侈論，侈談 chi3yan2, chi3lun4, chi3tan2↓.
(2) Dissolute, immoral (邪侈).
(3) Broad, open (vowels).

Words 1. 侈侈 chi2chi3, adv., (LL) extravagantly.
2. 侈論 chi3lun4, n., extravagant, high-sounding talk.
3. 侈靡 chi2mi3, adj., extravagant, wasteful.
4. 侈談 chi3tan2, n., see chi3lun4↑.
5. 侈言 chi3yan2, v.i. & n., to exaggerate, swagger.

估 Num. Index: 91A.40-1 ㄍㄨ gu1 (also ㄍㄨˇ gu3 , *ㄍㄨˋ gu4 ).

V.t. Estimate, assess the value, see compp.↓;
估堆兒 estimate value of whole lot;
預估 make a preliminary estimate;
檯估 put a higher value on things already assessed.

Words 1. 估單 gu1dan1 (guu-dan), n., an estimate of prices submitted to a prospective customer, a quotation.
2. 估價 gu1jia4 (gu3jia4), v.t., (business) to quote the current price;
3. 估價 gu1jia4 (gu3jia4), v.t., estimate value (of jewels, etc.).
4. 估計 gu1ji4 (gu3ji4) n. & v.t., (make), an estimate (of costs).
5. 估量 gu1liang0 (gu3liang4), v.t., (1) calculate (distance, conditions);
6. 估量 gu1liang0 (gu3liang4), v.t., (2) to estimate.
7. 估摸 gu1mo0, v.t. & n., (1) (make) a rough estimate;
8. 估摸 gu1mo0, v.t. & n., (2) (be on) guard against.
9. 估衣 *gu4yi1, n., secondhand clothes.

僖 Num. Index: 91A.40-1 ㄒㄧ xi1 .

Adj. Happy: 僖樂 to enjoy oneself.

佑 Num. Index: 91A.40-1 ㄧㄡˋ you4 .

V.t. To help: 庇佑，保佑 (of God) to help, protect, bless (also wr. 祐).

偌 Num. Index: 91A.40-2 ㄖㄨㄛˋ ruo4 .

Adv. So, to such an extent or degree: 偌大年紀 so old, so much advanced in age;
偌大房子 such a big house;
偌遠的到這况來 have come from so far;
偌多 so much.

佔 Num. Index: 91A.40-2 ㄓㄢˋ zhan4 .

V.t. (1) To occupy, esp. by force or illegally (also wr. 占): 佔據 zhan4jU4↓;
佔便宜 take advantage of situation;
佔上風 take advantageous position;
佔優勢 gain advantage, stand ahead, in contest;
侵佔，霸佔 encroach on territory, take illegal possession of;
佔有 seize possession.
(2) U.f. 覘 22S.70, to covet, watch.

Words 1. 佔奪 zhan4duo2, v.t., see zhan4ling3↓.
2. 佔據 zhan4jU4, v.t., to occupy, esp. illegally.
3. 佔領 zhan4ling3, v.t., to take possession by force.
4. 佔先 zhan4xian1, v.i., to reach or occupy ahead of others.

侶 Num. Index: 91A.40-4 ㄌㄩˇ lU3 .

N. Companion: 伴侶 companion;
情侶 lovers, sweetheart;
仙侶 companion in fairyland.

倨 Num. Index: 91A.40-5 ㄐㄩˋ jU4 .

Adj. (1) Proud, haughty, arrogant: 倨傲 supercilious, conceited, puffed up.
(2) Slightly bent.

信 Num. Index: 91A.40-6 ㄒㄧㄣˋ xin4 .

N. (1) Mail, letter: 信件，信箋，信差，信箱 xin4jian4, xin4jian1, xin4chai1, xin4xiang1, etc.↓;
來信 your letter, letter from s.o.;
去信 letter to s.o.
快信 express letter;
回信 letter of reply;
這使往還 exchange of letters and messengers.
(2) News, message, correspondence: 口信 oral message;
音信 letter, news;
通信（訊）社 news agency;
通信（訊）員 news correspondent.
(3) Agreed signal: 信號 (war, naval) signal;
信牌 xin4pai2↓;
憑信 document, evidence.
(4) Regular periodical appearance: 月信，信水 menstruation;
信風 seasonal winds;
潮信 tides.
(5) (AC) messenger.
(6) Sincerity;
失信 fail on promise;
背信 violate promise or agreement.
(7) A surname.

V.i. & t. To believe, to trust: 相信 believe;
我相信 I believe;
將信將疑，疑信參半 half believe and half doubt;
敢相信，不敢相信 dare, dare not, believe;
信得，信不得 believable, unbelievable;
信得及，信不及，信得來，信不來 dare, dare not trust;
信得過，信不過 can, cannot believe or trust, also trustworthy, not trustworthy;
自信 believe in oneself, self-confidence;
輕信 believe whatever one is told;
信奉，信仰，信徒，信託, etc. xin4feng4, xin4yang3, xin4tu2, xin4tuo1, etc.↓.

Adj. & adv. (1) (LL) true, truly, indeed: 信乎 is it true? 信有之矣 indeed there are such things;
信然 it is indeed true.
(2) Honest: 信實 xin4shi2;
信史 xin4shi3¹↓;
信賞必罰 awards and punishments rigorously carried out.

Prep. (Followed by nn. forming adv. phrr.) trusting, guided by: 信口，信手，信步 xin4kou3, xin4shou3, xin4bu4↓;
信筆，信意兒 xin4bi3, xin4ye4er0↓;
信馬由韁 ride with lax reins--(fig.) let things take their natural course.

Words 1. 信筆 xin4bi3, adv. phr., 信筆直書 write freely without too much hesitation or as fancy dictates.
2. 信步 xin4bu4, adv. phr., 信步閒遊 roam about without definitive objective (“where the foot takes one”).
3. 信插 xin4cha1, n., mail rack.
4. 信差 xin4chai1, n., mailman.
5. 信臣 xin4chen2, n., (AC) emissary （＝使臣）.
6. 信牒 xin4die2, n., (LL) official memos.
7. 信底（兒）（子） xin4di3(xin4dieeer0)(zi0), n., original draft for a letter.
8. 信幡 xin4fan1, n., (1) (AC) a banner bearing title of commander;
9. 信幡 xin4fan1, n., (2) (Budd.) banner of believer.
10. 信奉 xin4feng4, v.t., to believe in and worship (God), to be member of (religion).
11. 信封 xin4feng1¹, n., envelope.
12. 信風 xin4feng1², phr., trade wind.
13. 信服 xin4fu2, v.t., see xin4feng4↑.
14. 信鴿 xin4ge1, n., carrier pigeon.
15. 信號 xin4hao4, n., military or naval signal: 信號砲 gun signal.
16. 信㶅 xin4hui4, n., mail transfer.
17. 信札 xin4zha2, n., letters in gen.: 往來信札 exchange of correspondence.
18. 信件 xin4jian4, n., letters.
19. 信箋 xin4jian1, n., letter paper, esp. artistic paper.
20. 信局（子） xin4jU2(zi0), n., formerly, private firm for carrying mail before post office system was established.
21. 信紙 xin4zhi3, n., letter paper.
22. 信靠 xin4kao4, v.t., to trust, rely on (God).
23. 信口 xin4kou3, adv. phr., 信口開河 say whatever comes to one's mind, without proper consideration;
24. 信口 xin4kou3, adv. phr., 信口雌黃 criticize or make statements freely without careful thought (see 雌黃 21S.11);
25. 信口 xin4kou3, adv. phr., 信口胡說 talk nonsense.
26. 信念 xin4nian4, n., faith, esp religious.
27. 信女 xin4nU3, n., female believer, usu. 善男善女 (Budd.) men and women believers.
28. 信牌 xin4pai2, n., formerly, tally used in delivering official messages.
29. 信砲 xin4pao4, n., gun signal;
30. 信砲 xin4pao4, n., formerly, also gun signal for daybreak (報曉砲) and noon (午砲) in some cities.
31. 信片 xin4pian4, n., postcard (also 明信片).
32. 信皮 xin4pi2, n., (vulg.) envelope.
33. 信瓤兒 xin4rang2er0, n., (coll.) contents of an envelope.
34. 信任 xin4ren4, v.i. & t., to trust, place confidence in (person): 太信任了 trust people too much;
35. 信任 xin4ren4, v.i. & t., 信任投票 a vote of confidence;
36. 信任 xin4ren4, v.i. & t., 信任狀 credentials.
37. 信息 xin4xi0, n., news (＝消息).
38. 信箱 xin4xiang1, n., letter box, pillar box: 郵政信箱 post office box (P.O.B.).
39. 信行兒 xin4xing0er0, n., (coll.) promissory note, deed, certificate.
40. 信心 xin4xin1, n., (1) faith, esp. religious;
41. 信心 xin4xin1, n., (2) confidence.
42. 信手 xin4shou3, adv. phr., do.s.t. without previous plan: 信手抽一本書 pick out a book at random.
43. 信士 xin4shi4¹, n., (1) believer, follower of religion;
44. 信士 xin4shi4¹, n., (2) an honest man.
45. 信誓 xin4shi4², n., an oath, a pledge: 信誓旦旦 (AC) oath solemnly pledged.
46. 信實 xin4shi2, adj., trustworthy, honest.
47. 信史 xin4shi3¹, phr., trustworthy historical record.
48. 信使 xin4shi3², n., messenger, emissary: 信使往還 exchange of correspondence and emissaries.
49. 信宿 xin4su4, adv., (LL) stay over for two consecutive nights.
50. 信天翁 xin4tian1weng1, n., (zoo.) the albatross.
51. 信條 xin4tiao2, n., creed;
52. 信條 xin4tiao2, n., articles of creed.
53. 信從 xin4cong2, v.t., to believe and obey (God, His teachings).
54. 信託 xin4tuo1, (1) to trust, entrust;
55. 信託 xin4tuo1, (2) a trust for managing funds: 信託基金 a trust fund;
56. 信託 xin4tuo1, 信託局 a trust corporation;
57. 信託 xin4tuo1, 信託銀行 a trust (bank).
58. 信徒 xin4tu2, n., follower, believer (of religion).
59. 信筒子 xin4tong3(zi0) n., public post box for sending letters.
60. 信子 xin4zi0, n., (pop. for 芯 lamp pith).
61. 信物 xin4wu4, n., a token of promise, a ring, etc., as pledge, a keepsake.
62. 信仰 xin4yang3, (1) n., faith, belief, esp. religious;
63. 信仰 xin4yang3, (2) v.t., to believe in or worship (God, religion).
64. 信意兒 xin4ye4er0, adv., (do things) impulsively, as one wishes.
65. 信義 xin4yi4, n., (1) honesty: 不守信義 do not keep promise;
66. 信義 xin4yi4, n., (2) justification by faith;
67. 信義 xin4yi4, n., 信義會 Evangelical Lutheran Church (religion).
68. 信譽 xin4yU4, n., reputation for honesty, trustworthiness.
69. 信用 xin4yong4, n., (1) a man's trustworthiness, gen. reputation: 不守信用 do not keep one's words;
70. 信用 xin4yong4, n., (2) credit: 信用借款 credit loan;
71. 信用 xin4yong4, n., 信用交易 a business deal on credit;
72. 信用 xin4yong4, n., 信用合作社 a cooperative bank;
73. 信用 xin4yong4, n., 純信用狀 clean credit, also open credit;
74. 信用 xin4yong4, n., 信用評核 credit rating;
75. 信用 xin4yong4, n., 信用債券 debenture;
76. 信用 xin4yong4, n., 保兌信用狀 confirmed letter of credit;
77. 信用 xin4yong4, n., 現金信用狀 cash letter of credit.

倍 Num. Index: 91A.40-6 ㄅㄟˋ bei4 .

N. Fold, multiple times: 三倍 three times;
五倍 five times;
百倍 a hundred fold;
加倍 double: 利錢加倍 double the interest;
加倍用工 double efforts (to study);
加倍小心 be twice as careful (extra careful).

V.t. (AC) synonymous with 背：則民不倍 then the people do not turn their backs on (ruler).

Adj. & adv. Double, -bly: 倍增傷感 doubly grieved;
倍增，倍加 doubly.

Words 1. 倍道 bei4dao4, adv., (of travel) by day and night or by land and water, i.e., with best speed (dist. 背道 22.42).
2. 倍兒 beher0, adv., (coll.) very, doubly: 倍兒亮 very bright and shining.
3. 倍屣 bei4xi3, adv., double and redouble, (lit.) one to five times.
4. 倍數 bei4shu4, n., multiple.

倌 Num. Index: 91A.40-6 ㄍㄨㄢ guan1 .

N. (1) 堂倌 a boy in the employ of a teahouse, tavern or restaurant.
(2) 倌人 guan1ren2↓.

Words 1. 倌人 gua4ren2, n., (1) (AC) an officer in charge of royal chariots;
2. 倌人 gua4ren2, n., (2) formerly, a euphemism for prostitutes or courtesans.

俗 Num. Index: 91A.40-8 ㄙㄨˊ su2 .

N. Social customs: 風俗，慣俗，俗慣，習俗 ditto;
土俗，俚俗 local customs;
流俗 common current customs;
世俗 the lay world, the common run of mankind.

Adj. (1) Vulgar, common, everyday, opp. 雅 ya3, elegant: 俗氣，俗人 su2chi4, su2ren2↓;
俗事，俗務 common, everyday business: 俗務纏身 tied down by everyday affairs;
俗累 business concerns, worries;
俗吏 average official or clerk;
俗目，俗眼，俗耳 mortal eyes, ears (what they see or hear);
俗不可耐 unbearably common;
未能免俗 have to do what others are doing;
俗套 su2tao4↓.
(2) Secular (opp. religious), worldly, (what is) common and only human: 俗家，俗父 su2jia1, su2fu4↓;
俗情，俗欲 su2qing2, su2yU4↓.

Words 1. 俗氣 su2chi0, adj., (1) vulgar, common;
2. 俗氣 su2chi0, adj., (2) tiresome: 這話我聽俗氣了 I am tired of this talk.
3. 俗情 su2qing2, n., common, human feelings.
4. 俗父 su2fu4, n., natural father of a monk.
5. 俗骨 su2gu3, n., as in 凡胎俗骨 the body as heir to all mortal desires.
6. 俗話（兒） su2hua4(er0), n., common saying.
7. 俗家 su2jia1, adj. & n., secular (dress);
8. 俗家 su2jia1, adj. & n., monk's blood kins.
9. 俗例兒 su2lie4er0, n., customary rules.
10. 俗流 su2liu2, n., the common run of men.
11. 俗人 su2ren2, n., vulgarian.
12. 俗尚 su2shang4, n., current fashions.
13. 俗事（兒） su2shi4(su2she4er0), n., common business.
14. 俗態 su2tai4, n., vulgar manner.
15. 俗套（子） su2tao4(su2tao4zi0), n., usual routine social activities (greetings, invitations, etc.);
16. 俗套（子） su2tao4(su2tao4zi0), n., usual set of phrases, cliches.
17. 俗字 su2zi4, n., popular form of character (as □ for 戰).
18. 俗文學 su2wen2xUe2, n., popular literature (ballads, songs, etc.).
19. 俗物 su2wu4, n., (contempt.) a vulgarian, philistine, a vulgar, unrefined person.
20. 俗諺 su2yan4, n., proverb.
21. 俗緣 su2yUan2, n., person's destiny in mortal world: 俗緣末了 the time has not yet come for entering monastery.
22. 俗欲 su2yU4, n., natural human desires;
23. 俗欲 su2yU4, n., vulgar desires.
24. 俗語（兒） su2yU3(er0), n., proverb, popular saying.

□ Num. Index: 91A.40-8 ㄕㄜˊ she2 . [Var. of 啥 40A.40]

傖 Num. Index: 91A.40-8 ㄘㄤ cang1 (also ㄔㄥˊ cheng2 ).

Adj. Vulgar: 傖父，傖夫俗子 (LL contempt.) a vulgar person.

伽 Num. Index: 91A.40-9 ㄑㄧㄝˊ qie2 .

N. Word used in translit. of Sanskr. sound ga1 and ka1 (as also 迦), being also the Chin. pronunciation around 600 A.D. and in Fukien and Canton dialects today.

Words 1. 伽藍 qie2lan2, n., (Budd.) temple;
2. 伽藍 qie2lan2, n., 伽藍鳥 the white pelican.
3. 伽羅 qie2luo2, n., a Cambodian wood, prized for its perfume, eagle wood (also called 沉香).
4. 伽南香 qie2nan2xiang1, n., a wood prized for its perfume;
5. 伽南香 qie2nan2xiang1, n., such perfume.

儋 Num. Index: 91A.40-9 ㄉㄢ dan1 .

N. Name of country.

□ Num. Index: 91A.40-9 ㄔㄡˊ chou2 . [Var. of 讎 91S.11]

借 Num. Index: 91A.41-2 ㄐㄧㄝˋ jie4 .

V.t. Borrow, lend, make use of, resort to, rely on: 暫借 temporarily use s.t. belonging to another;
借用 jie4yong4↓;
我借給他一些 I've lent him some (money);
好借好還 make it a point to return everything one has borrowed;
借錢，借款 borrow money, funds;
借債 incur debt;
假借 borrow, make use of (oft. without due authorization), also use one character to serve for another of similar pronunciation (“u.f.” in this dictionary): 假借他人名義 do s.t. in the name of s.o. else;
借風使船 (fig.) sail with the wind;
借刀殺人 do harm to s.o. through the hands of another;
借題發揮 give vent to one's pent-up feelings on some extraneous pretext;
借花獻佛 make presents provided by s.o. else;
借屍還魂 be reincarnated in s.o. else's body;
借故生端 pick a quarrel or fight on some flimsy pretext;
借光 jie4guang1, 借火兒 jie4huo3er0, 借重 jie4zhong4↓.

Conj. If, supposing: 借如 jie4ru2↓.

Words 1. 借券 jie4qUan4, n., a promissory note, an I.O.U.
2. 借貸 jieihdai4, v.i., borrow money.
3. 借道 jie4dao4, v.i., (of thieves) pass through the premises of s.o. other than the person to be victimized;
4. 借道 jie4dao4, v.i., (mil.) carry war via neutral territory.
5. 借端 jie4duan1, adv., on one pretext or another.
6. 借方 jie4fang1, n., (accounting) the debit side.
7. 借光 jie4guang1, v.i., (1) be indebted to s.o. for his kindness;
8. 借光 jie4guang1, v.i., (2) phr., “by your leave,” “pardon me, please!” (used by driver to pass another car).
9. 借火兒 jie4huo3er0, v.i., borrow matches or a lighted cigarette.
10. 借鑑 jie4jian4, v.i., to benefit by another person's past experience and avoid similar mistakes.
11. 借鏡 jie4jing4, v.i., ditto.
12. 借助 jie4zhu4¹, v.i., secure friendly assistance or support.
13. 借住 jie4zhu4², v.i., stay at a friend's for a day or two.
14. 借箸 jie4zhu4³, v.i., (allu.) draw up a plan of action for others.
15. 借重 jie4zhong4, v.t., rely on for help, enlist the services of.
16. 借據 jie4jU4, n., an I.O.U.
17. 借名 jie4ming2, v.i., do s.t. on one pretext or another: 借名訛詐 extort money by false pretences.
18. 借如 jie4ru2, conj., in case, if, supposing (＝譬如).
19. 借項 jie4xiang4, n., loan, debit: 借項通知 debit memo.
20. 借孝 jie4xiao4, v.i., (of people in bereavement) discard mourning garment in favor of ordinary dress on exceptional occasions.
21. 借壽 jie4shou4, v.i., offer in prayer to the gods to cut short one's own life to save that of one's parent or other close relative seriously ill.
22. 借宿 jie4su4, v.i., spend the night at another's.
23. 借條 jie4tiao2, n., a promissory note, an I.O.U., see jie4jU4↑.
24. 借字兒 jie4ze4er0, n., ditto.
25. 借問 jie4wen4, v.i., (court.) may I ask? 借問酒家何處有 “is there a tavern anywhere, pray?”
26. 借因由兒 jie4yin1you0er0, phr., on one pretext or another.
27. 借喻 jie4yU4, v.i., use an analogy ＝比喻.
28. 借用 jie4yong4, v.t., borrow for temporary use.

偕 Num. Index: 91A.41-2 ㄐㄧㄝ jie1 .

Adv. Together: 偕老，百年偕老 (of husband and wife) happily married and together reach old age;
偕行 go or walk together;
偕隱 retire together.

偪 Num. Index: 91A.41-3 ㄅㄧ bi1 (also *ㄅㄧˋ bi4 ). [Var. of 逼 30.83]

佰 Num. Index: 91A.41-3 ㄅㄞˇ bai3 (sp. pr.), *ㄅㄛˊ bo2 (re. pr.); *ㄇㄛˋ mo4 .

N. & adj. (1) Var. of 百 hundred, used esp. in checks to avoid mistakes.
(2) Centurion.
(3) (*mo4) A hundred cash.

偭 Num. Index: 91A.41-3 ㄇㄧㄢˇ mian3 .

V.t. (AC) violate: 偭規越矩 (AC) violate the rules.

倡 Num. Index: 91A.41-4 ㄔㄤˋ chang4 (*ㄔㄤ chang1 ).

N. (chang4) U.f. 娼 prostitute: 倡妓 ditto;
倡優 (LL) prostitutes and actors.

V.t. (chang4) To lead: 倡導，倡言，倡始 chang4dao4, chang4yan2, chang4shi3↓;
首倡 the first to propose or lead (a movement), found (a theory);
提倡 to promote (simplified characters, Esperanto, etc.).

Words 1. 倡導 chang4dao4, v.t., to lead (a movement).
2. 倡始 chang4shi3, v.t., to invent, found (theory, movement).
3. 倡言 chang4yan2, v.t., be the first to propose, espouse, introduce (a doctrine) publicly.
4. 倡議 chang4yi4, v.t., to propose.

佃 Num. Index: 91A.41-4 ㄉㄧㄢˋ dian4 .

V.i. & t. (1) To till field as tenant farmer.
(2) (AC) to hunt.

Words 1. 佃戶 dian4hu4, n., tenant farmer.
2. 佃農 dian4nong2, n., ditto.

儡 Num. Index: 91A.41-4 ㄌㄟˇ lei3 .

N. A puppet: 傀儡 91A.70.

個 Num. Index: 91A.41-4 ㄍㄜˋ ge4 (*ge0 ). [Modn. form of 箇 92A.41]

儲 Num. Index: 91A.41-6 ㄔㄨˊ chu2 (also ㄔㄨˋ chu4 ).

N. (1) Heir: 儲嗣，儲君，儲貳 chu2syh, chu2jUn1, chu2e4↓.
(2) A surname.

V.t. To save, have savings, store up: 儲蓄 chu2xU4↓;
儲積，儲藏 chu2ji2, chu2cang2↓.

Words 1. 儲備 chu2bei4, v.i. & t. & n., (make) preparations, esp. for defense;
2. 儲備 chu2bei4, v.i. & t. & n., to store up (food, etc.);
3. 儲備 chu2bei4, v.i. & t. & n., reserve.
4. 儲貳 chu2e4, n., crown prince.
5. 儲宮 chu2gong1, n., ditto.
6. 儲積 chu2ji2, v.i. & t., to store up, save up;
7. 儲積 chu2ji2, v.i. & t., to hoard (food).
8. 儲君 chu2jUn1, n., see chu2e4↑.
9. 儲胥 chu2xU1, n., (1) (AC) servants;
10. 儲胥 chu2xU1, n., (2) store of weapons, armory.
11. 儲蓄 chu2xU4, n. & v.t., savings;
12. 儲蓄 chu2xU4, n. & v.t., keep savings: 儲蓄銀行 savings bank;
13. 儲蓄 chu2xU4, n. & v.t., 儲蓄存戶 savings account.
14. 儲嗣 chu2syh, n., see chu2e4↑.
15. 儲藏 chu2cang2, v.t. & n., to hoard, a hoard, accumulations;
16. 儲藏 chu2cang2, v.t. & n., 儲藏室 storeroom.

僧 Num. Index: 91A.41-8 ㄙㄥ seng1 .

N. A monk (from 僧伽 seng1qie2↓): 僧徒，僧眾 monks;
僧院 seng1yUan4↓;
高僧 monk of high renown;
僧尼 monk and nun.

Words 1. 僧迦 seng1qie2, n., (translit. of Sanskr. sangha) the monks, priests.
2. 僧道 seng1dao4, n., Buddhists and Taoists.
3. 僧行 seng1hang2, n., (MC) the monks.
4. 僧侶 seng1lU3, n., seng1tu2↓.
5. 僧人 seng1ren2, n., a monk.
6. 僧俗 seng1su2, n., monks and laymen.
7. 僧徒 seng1tu2, n., the monks as a group.
8. 僧院 seng1yUan4, n., monastery.

儈 Num. Index: 91A.41-8 ㄎㄨㄞˋ kuai4 .

N. 市儈 (contempt.) common merchant, a broker.

伯 Num. Index: 91A.41-9 ㄅㄛˊ bo2 (*ㄅㄞˇ bai3 , *ㄅㄚˋ ba4 ).

N. (1) Elder brother of father: 伯父 bo2fu4↓;
dist. 叔 younger brother of father;
舅 maternal uncle;
姨丈 mother's sister's husband;
coll. *bai3: 大伯子 address of first uncle.
(2) (AC) first of brothers in 伯－仲－叔－季 series, now oft. used in personal names.
(3) Term of address for husband's elder brother (the mother following children's address).
(4) A count (a noble).
(5) Term of honor, as in 詩伯 elderly poet.
(6) (*ba4) (AC) leader of states: 五伯＝五霸 31D.42.
(7) A surname.

Words 1. 伯伯 bo1bo0, n., address for elder brother of father;
2. 伯伯 bo1bo0, n., generally courtesy address for familiar friend of senior generation, like Eng. “uncle” (高伯伯 Uncle Gau).
3. 伯道 bo2dao4, n., virtuous person of Jihn Dyn. regretted to have no offspring, hence, 伯道之憂 (AC allu.) Bodauh's sorrow, i.e., having no children.
4. 伯父 bo2fu4, n., father's elder brother.
5. 伯仲 bo2zhong4, n., brothers, elder and younger: 不相伯仲 about equal.
6. 伯勞 bo2lao2, n., the shrike.
7. 伯樂 bo2le4, n., (AC) famous trainer of horses.
8. 伯氏 bo2si0, n., (AC) elder brother.

□ Num. Index: 91A.41-9 ㄅㄟˋ bei4 . [Pop. of 備↓]

偺 Num. Index: 91A.41-9 ㄗㄢˊ zan2 . [Var. of 咱 40A.41]

僭 Num. Index: 91A.41-9 ㄐㄧㄢˋ jian4 . [Dist. 僣]

V.t. Usurp, arrogate, encroach upon: 僭號 jian4hao4, 僭竊 jian4qie4, 僭越 jian4yUe4, 僭位 jian4wei4↓: 僭國號 illegally assume the title of a reigning dynasty;
僭分 arrogate to oneself functions or rights belonging to another;
僭稱 assume an unlawful title.

Words 1. 僭竊 jian4qie4, v.t., usurp (power, authority).
2. 僭號 jian4hao4, v.i., adopt an illegal title.
3. 僭妄 jian4wang4, adj., presumptuous, overbearing.
4. 僭位 jian4wei4, v.i., usurp the throne.
5. 僭越 jian4yUe4, v.i., exceed one's authority, go beyond proper bounds.

倩 Num. Index: 91A.42-1 ㄑㄧㄢˋ qian4 (*ㄑㄧㄥˋ qing4 ).

N. (Also *qing4) (LL) 妹倩 husband of younger sister (＝妹婿).

V.t. To ask or pay s.o. to act as substitute, see 倩代 qian4dai4↓.

Adj. Beautiful, pleasing.

Words 1. 倩倩 qian4qian4, adj., (LL) pleasing, attractive.
2. 倩代 qian4dai4, v. t., (also *qing4), to ask (related 請): 倩人代筆 ask s.o. to write or paint in name of another.
3. 倩□ qian4zhuang1, n., beautiful make-up.

侑 Num. Index: 91A.42-1 ㄧㄡˋ you4 .

V.t. (1) To help.
(2) To assist at: 侑□，侑酒 (professional girl) assist at drinking;
侑食 (AC) assist at dinner (=modn. 陪宴).

備 Num. Index: 91A.42-2 ㄅㄟˋ bei4 .

N. & v.t. (1) Prepare, provide (preparation, provision), furnish, be furnished with: 備馬，備食物 provide with horse, food.
(2) Prepare for, provide against: 備考 prepare for examination, remark (also 備註);
以備不虞 provide against contingency;
備用 provide for use;
備文 prepare official document;
備戰 prepare for war.
(3) Most commonly in combb.: 預備 prepare;
籌備 plan and provide (funds, plans);
準備 be prepared (to start, escape);
防備 provide against;
有備無患 with all precautions taken, one is safe;
軍備 armament.

Adv. All: 備悉 (in letters) I have noted all the contents;
備述詳情 detail all that has happened.

Words 1. 備案 bei4an4, v.i. & n., communicate or register for the record.
2. 備辦 bei4ban4, v.t. & n., prepare, -ation (行裝 luggage, 筵席 celebration dinner, etc.).
3. 備補 bei4bu3, n., qualified candidate for office, waiting for opening.
4. 備取 bei4qU3, n., candidates on waiting list.
5. 備細 bei4xi4, n., the details.
6. 備忘錄 bei4wang4lu4, n., memo, official memo.
7. 備位 bei4wei4, v.i., (modest) fill the post.
8. 備員 bei4yUan2, n., one filling a post.

俏 Num. Index: 91A.42-2 ㄑㄧㄠˋ qiao4 .

V.i. (Of prices) shoot up, firm up: 市價堅俏 prices firm up;
挺俏 go up sharply;
俏利 qiao4li4¹↓.

V.t. To resemble, be like: 俏似某人 resemble a certain person;
俏似一㪫空夢 just like a dream;
also 俏如 ditto (cf. 恰如, 恰^似 22A.40).

Adj. Handsome, beautiful (person): 俏女郎，俏好女子, a pretty girl;
俏男子 a handsome man;
長得真俏 has grown up very pretty;
俊俏 (of man) handsome;
依門賣俏 (or 笑) to flirt near the door with passengers;
俏生生的這兩條腿 (MC) such pretty legs;
俏蒨 (MC) handsome.

Words 1. 俏貨 qiao4huo4, n., goods which could be picked up at low price and sold for profit.
2. 俏利 qiao4li4¹, phr., commanding good profits.
3. 俏麗 qiao4li4², adj., beautiful, good-looking.
4. 俏皮 qiao4pi2, (1) adj., sarcastic, ironical: 俏皮話 sarcasm;
5. 俏皮 qiao4pi2, (2) adj., handsome: 又年輕又俏皮 young and handsome;
6. 俏皮 qiao4pi2, (3) v.t., to make sarcastic remarks at: 俏皮他兩句 make a few sarcastic remarks at him.
7. 俏式 qiao4si0, adj., handsome, pretty.
8. 俏事 qiao4shi4, n., an “affair” (romance or illegal transaction).

倘 Num. Index: 91A.42-2 ㄊㄤˇ tang3 . [Var. 儻]

Conj. If, supposing that: 倘能如此 if this can be done;
倘蒙賜顧 (business) if we should have your patronage, if I should have your consideration or visit;
倘是事實 if it be true;
倘敢前來 if (he) dares to come;
oft. used in bisyllabic compp. in spoken Chinese↓.
The followings are used interchangeably: 倘使不肯，倘若不肯，倘如不肯，倘是不肯，倘然不肯，倘或不肯 if (he) is unwilling:

Words 1. 倘或 tang3huo4, conj., if.
2. 倘然 tang3ran2, conj., if.
3. 倘若 tang3re4, conj., if.
4. 倘如 tang3ru2, conj., if.
5. 倘是 tang3shi4, conj., if.
6. 倘使 tang3shi3, conj., if.

倆 Num. Index: 91A.42-3 ㄌㄧㄤˇ liang3 .

N. (1) See 伎倆 91A.82.
(2) (liaa) Two persons: 他（們）倆 the two of them;
我倆，我們倆 we two (habitually used in betrothal announcement);
姊妹倆 the two sisters.

儒 Num. Index: 91A.42-3 ㄖㄨˊ ru2 .

N. (1) A scholar, a Confucianist: 儒者 a Confucian scholar;
儒士 a student, one well versed in one of the Confucian classics;
儒生 ru2sheng1↓;
大儒 a great teacher;
名儒 a man of great learning;
宿儒 a savant;
寒儒 a poor scholar;
儒墨 Confucianists and Mohists (follower of Motse);
儒家 ru2jia1↓;
儒宗 a teacher whom other scholars look up to for guidance;
儒門 ru2men2↓;
儒吏 a scholar-official;
儒醫 a scholar well read in the literature of herb medicine;
儒術 the way of the Confucian scholar;
儒道 Confucianism and Taoism;
儒典 the Confucian classics;
儒行 the conduct of a Confucian scholar;
儒素 the character of a Confucian scholar;
儒服 a scholar's dress;
儒冠 a scholar's headdress;
儒巾 ditto.
(2) 侏儒 a pygmy, a dwarf.

Adj. Cowardly: 偷儒 (AC) lazy and spiritless.

Words 1. 儒兒 ru2er2, v.i., (LL) make a forced smile (also 嚅唲).
2. 儒緩 ru2huan3, adj., slow-witted, sluggish.
3. 儒戶 ru2hu4, n., a scholarly family.
4. 儒家 ru2jia1, n., Confucianism, -ists.
5. 儒將 rirjiang4, n., a soldier who is an equally accomplished man of letters.
6. 儒教 ru2jiao4, n., the teachings of Confucius.
7. 儒林 ru2lin2, n., the scholars as a class.
8. 儒門 ru2men2, n., (＝儒家 ru2jia1↑).
9. 儒儒 ru2ru2, adj., (LL) provincial, with a narrow outlook.
10. 儒生 ru2sheng1, n., (1) a young scholar;
11. 儒生 ru2sheng1, n., (2) a scholar well versed in one of the Confucian classics.
12. 儒學 ru2xUe2, n., (1) Confucian scholarship (also 儒學兒);
13. 儒學 ru2xUe2, n., (2) formerly, official instructors appointed by local governments.
14. 儒雅 ru2ya3, adj., genteel, refined, cultured.

俑 Num. Index: 91A.42-3 ㄩㄥˇ yong3 .

N. A wooden figure to bury with the dead (condemned by Confucius, probably on mistaken assumption that human sacrifice originated with use of figurines).

偶 Num. Index: 91A.42-4 ㄡˇ ou3 .

N. (1) Idol, wooden figure: 木偶 a wooden figure;
偶像 ou3xiang4↓.
(2) Mate, spouse: 良偶，佳偶 good spouse;
喪偶，失偶 lose one's wife or mate.
(3) (AC) 曹偶 companions.

Adj. Even (number), opp. 奇 odd.

Adv. (1) By chance, accidentally, casually: 偶然 ditto;
偶見，偶聞 happen to see, hear;
偶遇 meet accidentally.
(2) Occasionally: 偶爾為之 did it occasionally.
(3) Together: 偶語 (AC) talk together;
偶視 (AC) look at each other.

Words 1. 偶爾 ourer3, adv., occasionally, not habitually.
2. 偶或 ou3huo4, conj., if by chance.
3. 偶然 ou3ran2, adj. & adv., accidental, not planned;
4. 偶然 ou3ran2, adj. & adv., also occasionally (meet person, etc.).
5. 偶人 ou3ren2, n., a clay or wooden idol.
6. 偶像 ou3xiang4, n., idol, image;
7. 偶像 ou3xiang4, n., (fig.) object of uncritical worship: 崇拜偶像 idolatry;
8. 偶像 ou3xiang4, n., 打倒偶像 iconoclasm.
9. 偶戲 ou3xi4, n., marionette, puppet show.
10. 偶性 ou3xing4, n., (allowance for) the unforeseen, irregular, unexpected.
11. 偶數 ou3shu4, n., even number.
12. 偶影 ourying3, phr., (LL) a person and his own shadow-loneliness.

佣 Num. Index: 91A.42-4 ㄩㄥˋ yong4 .

N. Commission fee: 回佣 ditto.

Words 1. 佣錢 yong4qian0, n., commission fee.
2. 佣金 yong4jin1, n., ditto.

侗 Num. Index: 91A.42-4 ㄊㄨㄥˊ tong2 (*ㄊㄨㄥ tong1 ).

N. Interch. 僮 91A.11, see 倥侗 91A.30.

Adj. (*tong1) (AC) (1) Big.
(2) Ignorant: 侗而不愿 ignorant but not simple.
(3) 侗然 untrammeled, freely.

倜 Num. Index: 91A.42-4 ㄊㄧˋ ti4 .

Words 1. 倜儻 ti4dang3, adj., unconventional: 倜儻不羈 untrammeled, free, romantic (in character).
2. 倜然 ti4ran2, adj., (AC) aloof, unattached.
3. 倜倜 ti4ti4, adj., ditto.

傭 Num. Index: 91A.42-6 ㄩㄥˊ yong2 (also ㄩㄥ yong1 ).

N. Servant, attendant: 女傭 maidservant;
傭婦 woman servant.

V.t. To hire;
p.p., be hired.

Words 1. 傭保 yong2bao3, n., hired labor.
2. 傭兵 yong2bing1, n., mercenary soldier.
3. 傭工 yong2gong1, n., hired labor or help.
4. 傭書 yong2shu1, v.i., to write letters, etc. for illiterate person.
5. 傭作 yong2zuo4, v.i., to work for hire.

偏 Num. Index: 91A.42-6 ㄆㄧㄢ pian1 . [Dist. 噍 pr. ㄅㄧㄢˋ bian4 , 91B.42]

V.i. & t. (1) 偏了 to have eaten ahead of group dinner (modest exp.).
(2) Incline to one side: 他偏過頭去 he turned his head.

Adj. (1) Slanting, slanted, favoring one or the other: 不偏不倚 impartial;
偏於某方 partial to one side;
see 偏心，偏愛，偏頗，偏見 pian1xin1, pian1ai4, pian1po1, pian1jian4 and many common compp.↓.
(2) Special, on the side: 偏才 special aptitude, esp. apart from gen. studies, such as chess;
偏門 side door, side line.

Adv. (1) Against one's thinking or wish, in an unexpected and curious way, stubbornly: 他偏巧（不巧）來了 he turned up against expectations.
(2) Conveying sense of stubborn opposition or emphasizing the opposite: 他偏不答應 he stubbornly refused;
你要去，他偏不去 you want to go, but he insists on not going (on purpose);
你說他不會，他偏會 you think he cannot do it but (to one's surprise) he can.

Words 1. 偏愛 pian1ai4, n., special favorite, have fondness for (person, subject).
2. 偏安 pian1an1, v.i., rule a region (in times of national division).
3. 偏差 pian1cha1, n., deviation.
4. 偏棲 pian1chi1, v.i., live life of widow, “roost alone.”
5. 偏情 pian1qing2, n., (Catholic) the passions.
6. 偏殿 pian1dian4, n., side temple.
7. 偏方 pian1fang1, n., remote region;
8. 偏方 pian1fang1, n., 偏方兒 pian1fang1er0, (Chin. med.) special, not regular, prescription.
9. 偏房 pian1fang2, n., concubine (in gen. use).
10. 偏廢 pian1fei4, v.t., to neglect (some aspects).
11. 偏鋒 pian1feng1¹, n., term, in calligraphy and painting, signifying moving brush at a slant, cf. 中鋒.
12. 偏風 pian1feng1², n., semi-paralysis.
13. 偏孤 pian1gu1¹, adj., bereft of father, with mother living.
14. 偏枯 pian1gu1², n. & adj., semi-paralysis;
15. 偏枯 pian1gu1², n. & adj., (part) suffering from neglect.
16. 偏好 pian1hao4, n., hobby: 有所偏好 loves it specially.
17. 偏諱 pian1hui4, n., taboo against either of two characters in parent's or emperor's name.
18. 偏護 pian1hu4, v.t. & n., be partial to and support (one side, person).
19. 偏角 pian1jiao3, n., (astron.) declination of heavenly body from celestial equator.
20. 偏見 pian1jian4, n., prejudice.
21. 偏墜 pian1zhui4, n., one-sided hernia.
22. 偏重 pian1zhong4, n. & v.t., emphasis on one to the detriment of the other (subjects, aspects, etc.).
23. 偏執 pian1zhi2, adj. & n., stubborn (ness);
24. 偏執 pian1zhi2, adj. & n., 偏執狂 monomania.
25. 偏狂 pian1kuang2, n., special craze;
26. 偏狂 pian1kuang2, n., monomania.
27. 偏勞 pian1lao2, v.i. & t., (court. of a person who) works harder than the group, also phr., thanking person for special effort: 偏勞了你.
28. 偏盲 pian1mang2, adj., blind in one eye.
29. 偏旁 pian1pang2, n., the right and left parts of a character, but more esp. the right (phonetic) part, against the left (radical).
30. 偏偏 pian1pian1, adv., stubbornly, against expectations, see Adv.2↑.
31. 偏僻 pian1pi4, adj., little known, out-of-the-way (place).
32. 偏頗 pian1po1, adj., biased (opinion).
33. 偏衫 pian1shan1, n., monastic jacket.
34. 偏生 pian1sheng1, n., (MC) see Adv.1↑.
35. 偏向 pian1xiang4, n. & v.t., angle, slanting or favored direction: 偏向某人 inclined toward person.
36. 偏斜 pian1xie2, adj., slanted, not fair.
37. 偏心 pian1xin1, adj. & n., favoritism, lack of impartiality.
38. 偏蝕 pian1shi2, n. & v.i., (astron.) partial eclipse.
39. 偏私 pian1si1, n. & adj., selfish, favoring one's own.
40. 偏袒 pian1tan3, v.t., unfairly partial to (person, side).
41. 偏疼 pian1teng2, v.t., (of parents) love specially (a child).
42. 偏頭痛 pian1tou2tong4, n., (med.) migraine.
43. 偏才 pian1cai2, n., special aptitude.
44. 偏災 pian1zai1, n., disaster caused by drought or flood.
45. 偏倚 pian1yi3, adj., partial, not fair.

佾 Num. Index: 91A.42-8 ㄧˋ yi4 .

N. (AC) a dance squad: 八佾 a dance formation of 8 squads or 64 (8×8) persons.

倫 Num. Index: 91A.42-8 ㄌㄨㄣˊ lun2 .

N. (1) 倫常（之道） Norm, normal human relations: 人倫 human relations, ethics;
倫理 lun2li3↓;
人倫大端 the main principles of human relationships;
五倫 the five cardinal relationships king-subject, father-son, husband-wife, between brothers, between friends.
(2) Comparison, class: 荒謬絕倫 absurd without equal;
無與倫比 without compare, incomparable;
不倫不類 (argument, exhibitions, etc.) without sense or order, heterogeneous, jumbled;
語無倫次 (of arguments) rambling, inconsequential talk.
(3) A surname.

Words 1. 倫比 lun2bi3, n., comparable equal.
2. 倫敦 lun2dun1, n., London.
3. 倫紀 lun2ji3, n., moral order, social discipline.
4. 倫理 lun2li3, n., ethics: 倫理學 ethics.
5. 倫匹 lun2pi1, n., equal, match.

僑 Num. Index: 91A.42-9 ㄑㄧㄠˊ qiao2 .

N. A man living abroad: 華僑 Chinese overseas;
僑胞 qiao2bao1, 僑領 qiao2ling3↓;
僑民 those living abroad;
外僑 foreigners in China;
美僑 Americans in China or living abroad;
僑商，僑資，僑工 foreign merchants, capital, labor;
僑務 (department of) overseas Chinese affairs;
僑居，僑寓 to live, stay, abroad (as an alien).

Words 1. 僑胞 qiao2bao1, n., Chinese fellow-citizens abroad, overseas Chinese (from 同胞 42.42).
2. 僑居 qiao2jU1, v.i., live abroad.
3. 僑領 qiao2ling3, n., leaders of overseas Chinese.
4. 僑民 qiao2min2, n., overseas Chinese.
5. 僑人 qiao2ren2, n., Chinese who moved down and settled near Shanghai, Nanking during northern invasion, 4th to 6th cen. A.D.
6. 僑生 qiao2sheng1, n., children of overseas Chinese studying in China.

侜 Num. Index: 91A.42-9 ㄓㄡ zhou1 .

Words 1. 侜張 zhou1zhang1, v.t., (AC) to deceive (also wr. 譸張).

□ Num. Index: 91A.42-9 ㄐㄩㄣˋ jUn4 .

Adj. [U.f. 俊] (1) Talented, smart, bright.
(2) Outstanding, conspicuous.

脩 Num. Index: 91A.42-9 ㄒㄧㄡ xiu1 .

N. Dried meat: (AC) dried meat or ham as gift to teacher in lieu of tuition, hence 脩金 xiu1jin1↓;
束脩 tuition, (AC) ham for tuition.

V.i. & t. Var. of 修 91A.91.

Words 1. 脩脯 xiu1fu3, n., dried meat.
2. 脩金 xiu1jin1, n., tuition fees.

鵂 Num. Index: 91A.50-1 ㄒㄧㄡ xiu1 .

Words 1. 鵂鶹 xiu1liu1, n., (zoo.) a small Chin. owl, scops chinensis.

侉 Num. Index: 91A.50-1 ㄎㄨㄚˇ kua3 .

Adj. (Coll.) stupid: 侉子 a fool, simpleton.

俜 Num. Index: 91A.50-2 ㄆㄧㄥ ping1 .

Adj. See 伶俜 91A.63, lonely.

仍 Num. Index: 91A.50-3 ㄖㄥˊ reng2 .

Adv. (1) Still, yet: 仍舊 reng2jiu4↓;
仍舊貫 follow the beaten path (the old rut);
仍然 reng2ran2↓;
仍似 similar to, as before;
仍是 is still;
仍在 yet remains;
仍復如此 is still the same.
(2) Again and again, over and over: 頻仍 often, repeatedly;
饑饉頻仍 famines occurred time and again.

Words 1. 仍舊 reng2jiu4, adv., yet, still, as of old.
2. 仍然 reng2ran2, adv., as usual, as before.
3. 仍仍 reng2reng2, adj., (AC) (1) a great many, a multitude of;
4. 仍仍 reng2reng2, adj., (2) downcast, dejected.

偈 Num. Index: 91A.50-4 ㄐㄧㄝˊ jie2 .

N. A Buddhist chant or hymn, a Zen riddle in verse.

Adj. (1) (AC) brave, martial.
(2) (AC) rushing past: 匪車偈兮 not that the carriage was running so fast….

仞 Num. Index: 91A.50-5 ㄖㄣˋ ren4 .

N. An anc. measure of varying lengths: 壁立千仞 (of mountain cliffs) towering sky-high.

V.t. To fathom: 仞溝洫 (AC, interpreted as) to measure the depth of canals and ditches (to dredge).

伺 Num. Index: 91A.50-5 syh (*ㄘˋ ci4 ).

V.t. (1) To spy on, investigate: 偵伺 to spy on.
(2) To wait for chance: 伺便，伺隙 syhbian4, syhxi4↓.
(3) (*ci4) To wait upon (person): 伺候 syhhou0↓.

Words 1. 伺便 syhbian4, phr., wait for opportunity (to speak, etc.), when convenient.
2. 伺察 syhcha2, v.t., to spy on, investigate, trace secretly (movements).
3. 伺諜 syhdie2, n., a spy.
4. 伺候 *ci4hou0, v.t., wait upon (person), attend upon.
5. 伺隙 syhxi4, phr., wait for an opening (to attack).
6. 伺探 syhtan4, v.t., to investigate secretly.

侷 Num. Index: 91A.50-5 ㄐㄩˊ jU2 .

Words 1. 侷促 jU2tsuh, adj., (1) narrowminded;
2. 侷促 jU2tsuh, adj., (2) 侷促不安 nervous, uneasy, agitated, discomfited.

仿 Num. Index: 91A.50-6 ㄈㄤˇ fang3 . [Interch. 倣]

V.t. Imitate, copy: 仿古 in the style of antique (painting, bronze, etc.);
摹仿 to copy (anc. picture, callig.);
仿宋 copy of Suhng Dyn. style of lettering, name of type.

Words 1. 仿圈 fang3qUan1, n., brass or copper paper weight, used in copying calligraphy.
2. 仿單 fang3dan1, n., (business) list of goods in stock and their prices.
3. 仿佛 fang3fu2, adv., it seems like: 仿佛看見他 seem to have seen him, usu. wr. 彷彿.
4. 仿照 fang3zhao4, v.t., follow, in accordance with: 仿照你的意思 in accordance with your instructions.
5. 仿製 fang3zhi4, v.t., made or copied from anc. model.
6. 仿紙 fang2zhi3, n., lettering sheets for children to practice calligraphy.
7. 仿效 fang3xiao4, v.t., to imitate, to copy, pattern after (model).

傍 Num. Index: 91A.50-6 ㄆㄤˊ pang2 (*ㄅㄤ bang1 , *ㄅㄤˋ bang4 ).

V.t. (*bang4) To be dependent on: 傍人門戶 to be dependent on person for living;
esp. in 依傍 to be dependent on (person), to copy or imitate (masters);
傍花隨柳 enjoy flowers in spring outing.

Adj. & adv. Close to, by: 傍戶而立 standing close to the door.

份 Num. Index: 91A.50-8 ㄈㄣˋ fen4 . [Commonly interch. 分 in all senses below, when 分 is pr. ㄈㄣˋ fen4 80.50]

N. (1) Part, portion, lot: 一份報 one copy of paper;
每一部份 every part;
股份 share of company;
成份 component, factor, proportion.
(2) Duty: 本分, etc., see 分 80.50, N. 3.

Words 1. 份子 fen4zi3, n., (1) member, elements: 搗亂份子 troublesome elements (in school, etc.);
2. 份子 fen4zi3, n., (2) (fen4zi0) share in group contributions to wedding gifts, etc.: 隨份子 follow everybody in share of contributions.

□ Num. Index: 91A.50-9 ㄨㄟˋ wei4 . [Var. 偽]

Adj. (1) False, imitation, fake, forged, not genuine: 虛□ false, hypocritical;
□裝，□造 wei4zhuang1, wei4zao4↓;
□本 forged edition;
□書 spurious works;
□證 false testimony;
作□ to counterfeit;
□鈔，□幣 wei4chao1, wei4bi4↓.
(2) A term applied to pretender to the throne or to a contending and therefore “illegal” state, opp. to legal;
□政府 illegal government;
□組織 illegal organization;
敵□ the outlaw regime.

Words 1. □幣 wei4bi4, n., counterfeit money.
2. □鈔 wei4chao1, n., ditto.
3. □國 wei4guo2, n., illegal regime.
4. □裝 wei4zhuang1, v.i. & n., disguise.
5. □君子 wei4jUn1zi3, n., a hypocrite.
6. □善 wei4shan4, adj., hypocritical.
7. □造 wei4zao4, v.t., to counterfeit.

仂 Num. Index: 91A.50-9 ㄌㄜˋ le4 .

N. A surplus or excess.

僗 Num. Index: 91A.50-9 ㄌㄠˊ lao2 . [Var. of 勞]

N. (North China) a term of abuse gen. used as a suffix: 囚僗 a jailbird;
饞僗 a glutton;
呆僗 a damn fool.

佝 Num. Index: 91A.50-9 ㄎㄡˋ kou4 .

Words 1. 佝僂 kou4lou2, n., (med.) rickets.

侮 Num. Index: 91A.50-9 ㄨˇ wu3 .

V.t. (1) To humiliate, insult, slander: 侮慢，侮辱 wu3man4, wu3ru4↓;
外侮 humiliation at the hand of foreign country.
(2) To bully, harass: 欺侮 to browbeat or bully (s.o.).

Words 1. 侮慢 wu3man4, v.t. & adj., insult, -ing, haughty.
2. 侮辱 wu3ru4, v.t. & n., to humiliate;
3. 侮辱 wu3ru4, v.t. & n., -tion.

□ Num. Index: 91A.50-9 ㄓㄡˋ zhou4 .

Adj. (MC) handsome: 體態又□ has a handsome figure.

翛 Num. Index: 91A.50-9 ㄒㄧㄠ xiao1 .

Words 1. 翛然 xiao1ran2, adj., & adv., silently, freely (＝蕭然 20A.22).
2. 翛翛 xiao1xiao1, adj., (1) (AC) bedraggled;
3. 翛翛 xiao1xiao1, adj., (2) dispersed, thinning.

傷 Num. Index: 91A.50-9 ㄕㄤ shang1 .

N. (1) A wound: 刀傷，槍傷，燙傷 knife wound, bullet wound, burn;
傷口，傷痕 shang1kou3, shang1hen2↓.
(2) Harm: 無傷 no harm (doing s.t.);
何傷乎 (LL) what is the harm?

V.i. & t. (1) To hurt, wound: 傷感情，傷和氣 hurt feelings among friends;
說話傷人 hurt (offend) people by one's words;
你把人都給傷了 you have offended so many people;
傷腦筋 (of problems, situations) take a great deal of thinking, similar to Eng. “is a headache.”
(2) To harm: 傷害，傷身 shang1hai4, shang1shen1↓;
損傷 cause damage (to property, life), to diminish or be harmed;
傷風敗俗 offensive to society's morals;
傷天害理 do things offensive to God and reason.
(3) To be affected by, fall ill from: 傷風，傷寒 shang1feng1, shang1han2↓;
傷酒，傷食 shang1jiu3, shang1shi2↓;
傷水，傷乳 shang1shui3, shang1ru3↓;
傷弓之鳥 bird which has been hurt by arrow--person who learns to be cautious from having his finger burnt once.
(4) To feel sad, be saddened: 傷心，傷悲，傷痛 shang1xin1, shang1bei1, shang1tong4↓;
哀傷，悲傷 to grieve over;
傷春悲秋 to grieve over passing of spring or feel sad with autumn;
傷感 shang1gan3↓.

Adv. Feeling surfeited, nauseated with: 這齣戲我都聽傷了 I have seen this play so often－am surfeited with it;
吃傷了 eat to harmful excess.

Words 1. 傷悲 shang1bei1, v.i. & adj., to regret, be regretful;
2. 傷悲 shang1bei1, v.i. & adj., to grieve over.
3. 傷兵 shang1bing1, n., wounded soldier.
4. 傷氣 shang1chi4, v.i., feel frustrated, upset (by some event).
5. 傷處 shang1chu4, n., wound, see shang1kou3↓.
6. 傷悼 shang1dao4, v.i., to grieve over (loss of dear one).
7. 傷風 shang1feng1, v.i., (1) to catch cold;
8. 傷風 shang1feng1, v.i., (2) 傷風敗俗 or 有傷風化 harmful to society's morals.
9. 傷感 shang1gan3, adj., sentimental;
10. 傷感 shang1gan3, adj., sad: 傷感詩 sentimental poetry.
11. 傷害 shang1hai4, v.t., to do harm (to life, reputation, property, health).
12. 傷寒 shang1han2, n., typhoid;
13. 傷寒 shang1han2, n., (Chin. med.) a variety of diseases with fever, including typhoid, paratyphoid, intestinal fever;
14. 傷寒 shang1han2, n., 斑疹傷寒 typhus.
15. 傷耗 shang1hao0, v.t., to damage, waste away (esp. money, health), see shang1hai4↑.
16. 傷痕 shang1hen2, n., scar.
17. 傷酒 shang1jiu3, v.i., get sick from too much drink.
18. 傷科 shang1ke1, n., (Chin. med.) branch dealing with knife cuts, external injury.
19. 傷口（兒） shang1kou3 (er0), n., wound, open wound.
20. 傷勞 shang1lao2, n., (Chin. med.) ailment arising from overwork, oft. referring to tuberculosis, see 癆 61A.50.
21. 傷乳 shang1ru3, v.i., (of baby) have stomach upset, ascribed to improper feeding or overfeeding at breast.
22. 傷身 shang1shen1, v.i. & t., to wound or to be wounded, to be injurious to health.
23. 傷生 shang1sheng1, phr., (1) to kill life;
24. 傷生 shang1sheng1, phr., (2) to impair one's vitality.
25. 傷神 sheng1shen2, (1) v.i., to be grieved, disheartened;
26. 傷神 sheng1shen2, (2) adj., (of work) very fatiguing.
27. 傷心 shang1xin1, v.i. & adj., feel sad, brokenhearted;
28. 傷心 shang1xin1, v.i. & adj., 傷心人 a sad person;
29. 傷心 shang1xin1, v.i. & adj., 傷心事 a sad affair.
30. 傷水 shang1shui3, v.i., get sick from drinking too much water.
31. 傷事 shang1shi4¹, v.i., spoil things (by careless talk, etc.).
32. 傷逝 shang1shi4², v.i., grieve over loss of person.
33. 傷勢 shang1shi4³, n., condition of the injured person.
34. 傷食 shang1shi2, v.i., get sick from overeating;
35. 傷食 shang1shi2, n., stomach catarrh.
36. 傷損 shang1sun3, v.t., to hurt, damage (reputation, property, etc.).
37. 傷財 shang1cai2, v.i., suffer financial loss.
38. 傷殘 shang1can2, adj. & n., wounded and disabled.
39. 傷痛 shang1tong4, v.i., (1) to feel painful, to ache;
40. 傷痛 shang1tong4, v.i., (2) to grieve over loss, feel greatly upset.
41. 傷亡 shang1wang2, n. & v.i., war casualties, the wounded and the killed in war;
42. 傷亡 shang1wang2, n. & v.i., be killed in accident, disaster.
43. 傷痍 shang1yi2, n., (LL) the sufferings of the people from war.

儻 Num. Index: 91A.63-2 ㄊㄤˇ tang3 .

Adj. (1) See 倜儻 91A.42.
(2) 儻來之物 phr., s.t. come by accident (oft. referring to money, owned permanently by nobody).

Conj. Var. of 倘 see 91A.42↑.

□ Num. Index: 91A.63-5 ㄐㄧㄣˇ jin3 . [Abbr. of 儘 91A.30↑]

伶 Num. Index: 91A.63-8 ㄌㄧㄥˊ ling2 .

N. (1) Actor or actress: 優伶 (AC slightly contempt.) actor(s);
名伶，紅伶 (LL) famous, popular actor, -tress;
伶人 (LL) actor, -tress;
女伶 actress.
(2) A surname.

Adj. See compp.↓.

Words 1. 伶丁 ling2ding1, adj., as in 孤苦伶仃 alone (orphaned, widowed) and friendless;
2. 伶丁 ling2ding1, adj., lonely, alone.
3. 伶俐 ling2li4, adj., (of figure and character) clever, bright, clearheaded, quick in perception.
4. 伶俜 ling2ping1, adj., see ling2ding1↑.
5. 伶透 ling2tou4, adj., see ling2li4↑.

佟 Num. Index: 91A.63-9 ㄊㄨㄥˊ tong2 .

N. A surname.

鯈 Num. Index: 91A.63-9 ㄔㄡˊ chou2 (also ㄊㄧㄠˊ tiao2 , ㄧㄡˊ you2 ).

N. A long, slender white fish, zucco platypus (also called 白條魚).

儵 Num. Index: 91A.63-9 ㄕㄨˋ shu4 . [Anc. var.of 倏 91A.81]

僥 Num. Index: 91A.70-1 ㄐㄧㄠˇ jiao3 .

Adj. Fortunate, lucky.

Words 1. 僥倖 zhao3xing4, adj., obtain by sheer luck, luckily escape (danger) unscathed (also wr. 儌幸，徼幸).

俺 Num. Index: 91A.70-1 ㄢˇ an3 .

Pron. (MC) (1) I, the first person.
(2) My: 俺爹，俺大哥 my father, my eldest brother.

Words 1. 俺家 an3jia1, pron., (MC) I;
2. 俺家 an3jia1, pron., 俺家的 (MC) my husband.
3. 俺每 an3mei, pron., (MC) weak form of an3men↓.
4. 俺們 an3men, pron., (MC) we.
5. 俺咱 an3za2, pron., (MC) we.

倦 Num. Index: 91A.70-1 ㄐㄩㄢˋ jUan4 .

Adj. Tired, weary: 疲倦 fatigued, sleepy, tired;
倦意 droopy, drowsy, also weary of exacting task;
倦極 overworked, dead tired;
厭倦 weary;
困倦 exhausted, tired out;
倦惰 jUan4duo4, 倦怠 jUan4dai4↓.

Words 1. 倦勤 jUan4qin2, v.i., be tired of work, weary of further efforts, (of politician) want to retire (withdraw from active life).
2. 倦怠 jUan4dai4, adj., languid, sluggish, dull, slow.
3. 倦惰 jUan4duo4, adj., lazy, indolent, slothful.
4. 倦飛 jUan4fei1, v.i., (of official) retire, withdraw from active life.
5. 倦游 jUan4you2, v.i., (1) be tired of sightseeing (traveling);
6. 倦游 jUan4you2, v.i., (2) (of official) weary of a public life.

仳 Num. Index: 91A.70-2 ㄆㄧˇ pi3 .

Words 1. 仳離 pi3li2, adj., (LL) separated (of lovers, husband and wife, relatives).

化 Num. Index: 91A.70-2 ㄏㄨㄚˋ hua4 .

N. (1) Culture: 化行俗美 the spread of culture made for good manners, culture spread and the customs were good;
文化 culture;
風化 public morals, social customs;
化外 outside the pale of Chin. civilization.
(2) Short for 化學 chemistry: 化工 chemical engineering;
理化（＝物理，化學） physics and chemistry.

V.t. (1) To change, to convert, to transform, to influence: 變化 to change;
化…為 change into: 化敵為友 convert enemy into friend;
化暗為明 change dark into light, also legalize what was underground traffic;
化險為夷 come out safely from danger, bring order and peace out of chaos and confusion;
化整為零 break up whole into parts;
化腐朽為神奇 transform the corruptible into mysterious life;
化干戈為玉帛 “beat swords into ploughshares”--put an end to war and have peace;
春風化雨 the kindly influence of a good teacher.
(2) To disguise: 化名 use an alias, to change one's name in disguise;
化服 change dress;
化裝 hua4zhuang1¹↓;
(3) To transform physically: 化氣 become gas;
化水 liquefy;
化成灰 become ashes;
分化 disintegrate;
溶化 to melt;
融化 to merge;
燒化，焚化，火化 to burn up (the dead as in cremation);
羽化 (Taoist) to go up to heaven as a fairy.
(4) In many modn. terms＝-ize: 歐化 Europeanize;
西化，西洋化 westernize;
現代化 modernize;
形式化 become mere form, formalize;
合理化 rationalize (industrial management);
進化 to be progressive;
惡化 worsen, deteriorate, become worse;
表面化 bring to the surface.
(5) To beg: 募化 (Budd.) solicit contributions;
叫化子 a beggar;
See 化緣 hua4yUan2↓.

Words 1. 化除 hua4chu2, v.t., to abolish, remove (prejudices, bad customs).
2. 化度 hua4du4, v.t., (Budd.) to convert to Buddhist way of life.
3. 化鶴 hua4he4, phr., (Taoist & LL) to fly up bodily to heaven.
4. 化合 hua4he2, v.i. & n., (chem.) to combine in chemical process;
5. 化合 hua4he2, v.i. & n., 化合物 (chem.) compound.
6. 化境 hua4jing4, n., in art, the ultimate highest state of becoming like nature itself.
7. 化裝 hua4zhuang1¹, v.i. & n., to dress in disguise.
8. 化妝 hua4zhuang1², v.i. & n., to apply make-up;
9. 化妝 hua4zhuang1², v.i. & n., 化妝品 cosmetics.
10. 化名 hua4ming2, v.t., to disguise one's name, adopt a pseudonym.
11. 化身 hua4shen1, v.i., (1) (Budd.) transformation of Buddha in different manifestations;
12. 化身 hua4shen1, v.i., (2) (of persons) a personification (of love, piety).
13. 化生 hua4sheng1, v.i., (Budd.) the creation of life or animals;
14. 化生 hua4sheng1, v.i., become s.t. from nothing.
15. 化香樹 hua4xiang1shu4, n., (bot.) platycarya strobilacea, a tree whose fruit is used for black dye.
16. 化石 hua4shi2, (1) n., (geo.) fossil;
17. 化石 hua4shi2, (2) v.i., to fossilize.
18. 化學 hua4xU2, n., chemistry;
19. 化學 hua4xU2, n., 化學式 chemical formula;
20. 化學 hua4xU2, n., 化學家 chemist.
21. 化驗 hua4yan4, n., chemical analysis.
22. 化緣 hua4yUan2, v.i., beg for alms.
23. 化育 hua4yU4, n. & v.t., the growth and change of living things by nature.

他 Num. Index: 91A.70-2 ㄊㄚ ta1 (re. pr. ㄊㄨㄛ tuo1 from anc. 反切 system, but not gen.). [Anc. var. 它 see 62.70; modn. var. 他 (he) 她 (she) and 牠 (it) are new, but not gen., except 她]

Pron. (1) (AC & LL) other: 此無他 no other cause but;
不疑有他 never suspected other motives;
王顧左右而言他 the king looked elsewhere and talked of other things.
(2) He, she, it (third person in modn. Chinese--cf. 彼，其，之 in AC): 他們 ta1men, they;
他們的 their;
他們倆 ta1menliaa, they two;
他的 his;
他那個人 (contempt.) that person;
別管他 don't pay any attention to him (or it);
非他莫屬 nobody else is worthy except him;
他媽的，他奶奶的 (vulg. abusive) damn it (him)!

Adj. (1) Other, another: 他年，他日 another year, day;
他人 another person, other person(s);
他事，他用，他故 another matter, use, cause;
其他 the others;
其他朋友 the other friends;
他國 another country;
他鄉，他處 ta1xiang1, ta1chu4↓;
他山之石，可以攻錯 (court.) my humble contribution may help to bring out better things from others, (fig.) the value of friendly counsel.
(2) Different: 頓萌他志 suddenly had other (disloyal) ideas;
別無他圖 no ulterior motive or different plans.

Adv. Elsewhere: 他往 go elsewhere;
他就 accept another job.

Words 1. 他處 ta1chu4, adv., elsewhere.
2. 他動詞 ta1dong4ci2, n., transitive vb. (cf. 自動詞 v.i.).
3. 他方 ta1fang1, n., another place;
4. 他方 ta1fang1, n., the other party.
5. 他家 ta1jia1, n., (1) his home;
6. 他家 ta1jia1, n., (2) some other home or house;
7. 他家 ta1jia1, n., (3) he: 都為他家害得人來病 fall lovesick because of him.
8. 他們 ta1men, n., they.
9. 他人 ta1ren2, n., another, other person(s).
10. 他日 ta1ri4, n., another day.
11. 他鄉 ta1xiang1, phr., away from home: 他鄉遇故知 meet an old friend away from home.

佻 Num. Index: 91A.70-2 ㄊㄧㄠˊ tiao2 (*ㄊㄧㄠ tiao1 ).

V.t. (AC) steal (as cogn. of 偷): 佻天以為己力 lay claim of what one has done nothing to deserve.

Adj. Frivolous, unsteady, see compp.↓.

Words 1. 佻薄 tiao2bo2, adj., frivolous, impudent.
2. 佻巧 tiaarqiao3, adj., undependable.
3. 佻達 *tiao1ta4, adj., frivolous, loose.
4. 佻佻公子 tiao2tiao2gong1zi3, n., delicate, spoiled young gentleman.
5. 佻脫 tiao2tuo1, adj., frivolous, undisciplined.

儷 Num. Index: 91A.70-3 ㄌㄧˋ li4 .

N. A pair, a couple: 伉儷 husband and wife.

Adj. Of a pair, parallel: 儷辭 phrases with parallel constructions;
儷影 a husband and wife appearing in public or in a photograph;
儷安 (in letters) wishing a couple's health;
駢儷 (of litr. style) characterized by parallel constructions.

僊 Num. Index: 91A.70-3 ㄒㄧㄢ xian1 . [Var. of 仙 91A.21]

侃 Num. Index: 91A.70-4 ㄎㄢˇ kan3 .

Adj. Straightforward, self-possessed, open, see 侃侃 kan3kan3↓.

Words 1. 侃侃 karnkan3, adv., openly and without sense of guilt;
2. 侃侃 karnkan3, adv., contentedly, at ease.
3. 侃直 kan3zhi2, adj., open, straightforward.

俔 Num. Index: 91A.70-4 ㄑㄧㄢˋ qian4 (*ㄒㄧㄢˋ xian4 ).

V.i. (AC) (1) To look like.
(2) (*xian4) To appear rarely: 俔俔, see 睍睍 41B.70.

佩 Num. Index: 91A.70-4 ㄆㄟˋ pei4 .

N. Pendants, things worn on girdle (cf. 珮 31A.70).

V.t. (1) Carry in girdle, belt (knife, sword, ornaments).
(2) Carry in heart, i.e., adore, as 敬佩 adore, respect and admire: see 佩服 pei4fu4↓;
感佩 be grateful (to person) for kindness, favor.

Words 1. 佩帶 pei1dai4, v.i & t., to carry, to wear (as decorations, etc.)
2. 佩服 pei4fu4, v.t., admire from the heart, admit superiority (to person).
3. 佩蘭 pei4lan2, n., (bot.) a species of orchid.
4. 佩弦 pei4shyarn, phr., (AC) wear bowstring as memento to be alert.
5. 佩韋 pei4wei3, phr., (AC) allu. to willingness to change character, (wearing leather 韋 as symbol of softness, and wearing bowstring 弦 as symbol of alertness).

伉 Num. Index: 91A.70-6 ㄎㄤˋ kang4 .

N. Matrimonial match, see 伉儷 kang4li4↓.

V.t. (U.f. 抗 10A.70).

Adj. Strong, virile.

Words 1. 伉儷 kang4li4, n., married couple: 賢伉儷 (court.) you and your spouse;
2. 伉儷 kang4li4, n., 伉儷情深 a married couple very much in love.

僦 Num. Index: 91A.70-6 ㄐㄧㄡˋ jiu4 .

V.t. To rent: 僦居 live in a rented house;
僦居 rent a room or house.

佗 Num. Index: 91A.70-6 ㄊㄨㄛ tuo1 (ㄊㄨㄛˊ tuo2 ). [Var. 他 91A.70; interch. 它 62.70 (not current); var. 駝 51B.70]

Words 1. 佗佗 tuo2tuo2, adj., (AC) as in 委委佗佗 easy, graceful in movement.

侘 Num. Index: 91A.70-6 ㄔㄚˋ cha4 .

Words 1. 侘傺 cha4chi4, adj., (LL) frustrated, disappointed, uneasy: 侘傺不安 uneasy.

倪 Num. Index: 91A.70-9 ㄋㄧˊ ni2 .

N. (1) Child: 旄倪 the old and the young;
倪倪 ni2ni2↓;
倪子 (Soochow dial.) son.
(2) Initial or embryonic stage: 端倪 the beginning or origin of (s.t.).
(3) A surname.

Pron. (Soochow dial.) I, we: 倪搭 (Soochow dial.) our place, the place where we are.

Words 1. 倪倪 ni2ni2, n., (LL) the young and the helpless.
2. 倪□ ni2wu4, adj., (also wr. 臲卼) (LL) uneasy, perturbed, anxious.

仇 Num. Index: 91A.70-9 ㄔㄡˊ chou2 (*ㄑㄧㄡˊ qiu2 ).

N. (1) (*qiu2) A surname.
(2) (*qiu2) (LL) a mate: 仇偶 *qiu2ou3↓.
(3) Enemy: 仇人，仇敵 chou2ren2, chou2di2↓;
冤仇 longstanding enemy;
恩仇 past favors and insults: 恩仇未報 have not settled old accounts (with person);
不共戴天之仇 sworn revenge for murder of parents (“will not share the same sky”);
used as modifier: 仇視，仇恨 chou2shi4, chou2hen4↓.

Words 1. 仇敵 chou2di2, n., enemy.
2. 仇恨 chou2hen4, n., old grudge, feud, hatred.
3. 仇家 chou2jia1, n., personal enemy.
4. 仇口兒 chou2kou3er0, n., see chou2ren2↓.
5. 仇偶 *chou2ou3, n., rival.
6. 仇人 chou2ren2, n., personal enemy.
7. 仇隙 chou2xi4, n., old grudge.
8. 仇視 chou2shi4, v.t., to be hostile to.

傀 Num. Index: 91A.70-9 ㄎㄨㄟˇ kui3 .

N. See 傀儡 kui2lei3↓.

Words 1. 傀儡 kui2lei3, n., (lit. & fig.) a puppet.
2. 傀偉 kui2wei3, adj., great and imposing, stalwart (cf.魁 91.70).
3. 傀異 kui3yi4, adj., rare, strange.

仡 Num. Index: 91A.70-9 ㄧˋ yi4 .

Adj. Upright, see 屹 21B.70.

Words 1. 仡然 yi4ran2, adj., (LL) standing upright.
2. 仡仡 yi4yi4, adj., (AC) straight, tall.

俛 Num. Index: 91A.70-9 ㄈㄨˇ fu3 . [Var. 俯 91A.00; also 勉ㄇㄧㄢˇ mian3 , 92.70]

拟 Num. Index: 91A.71-1 ㄗㄞˋ zai4 .

N. A load carried in boat or carriage.

代 Num. Index: 91A.71-7 ㄉㄞˋ dai4 .

N. (1) Period, age: 古代 ancient age;
當代，現代 contemporary age and modern age or period.
(2) Generation: 這一代人 people of this generation;
下一代，上一代 the next, preceding generation;
後代 posterity;
代代 generation after generation, every generation;
代有傳人 there were people who carried on in every generation.
(3) Dynasty: 唐代，明代, Tarng, Mirng Dyn.;
歷代 in the different dynasties or in the past.
(4) Anc. kingdom.
(5) A surname.

V.i. & t. (1) To act, do for others, to be substitute: 代人受過 take the blame for others;
請代我（代為）致意，致謝 please present my respects, or thank s.o. for me;
代為傳達消息 to transmit news for person;
代拆代行 phr., (official) authorized to open letters and act during another's absence: 代墊 advance money for another;
替代 act for: 代理，代表 dai4li3, dai4biao3↓.
(2) To replace, to succeed one another, take turns: 代換 take turns;
取而代之 to succeed in s.o.'s or s.t.'s place;
李代桃僵 (allu.) peach dies when neighboring pear is hurt by insects, (fig.) of changing lovers;
瓜代 (of officials) one taking the place of another when one's official term is up, (of soldiers) changing guards;
代謝 dai4xie4↓.

Words 1. 代辦 dai4ban4, n., charg* d'affaires;
2. 代辦 dai4ban4, v.i., to act as deputy;
3. 代辦 dai4ban4, n., 代辦商 commission agent.
4. 代表 dai4biao3, n. & v.t., represent, -ative, delegate, deputy: 我代表他來 I come on his behalf;
5. 代表 dai4biao3, n. & v.t., 你能不能代表他 are you authorized to represent him? 代表輿論 represent public opinion.
6. 代筆 dai4bi3, v.i., to add a few words or write letters for another;
7. 代筆 dai4bi3, v.i., to sign for another.
8. 代步 dai4bu4, v.i., take vehicle in place of walking.
9. 代茶 dai4cha2, n., betrothal gift, in place of original present of tea.
10. 代電 dai4dian4, n., public statement usu. published in place of telegram.
11. 代換 dai4huan4, v.i., replace (each other).
12. 代價 dai4jia4, n., price one pays (for love, fame), some kind of sacrifice.
13. 代理 dai4li3, adj. & n. & v.i. & t., acting, deputy: 代理校長 acting president of school;
14. 代理 dai4li3, adj. & n. & v.i. & t., 代理人 agent;
15. 代理 dai4li3, v.i., 代理業務 act in such capacity in charge of business.
16. 代名詞 dai4ming2ci2, n., (gram.) pronoun.
17. 代謝 dai4xie4, n., esp. in 新陳代謝 or 代謝作用 metabolism;
18. 代謝 dai4xie4, n., 春秋代謝 seasonal changes, change from spring to autumn.
19. 代席 dai4xi2, n., remuneration, “money in lieu of a feast.”
20. 代行 dai4xing2, v.i., to act for person: 代策代行 a deputy acting for his superior.
21. 代書 dai4shu1, n. & v.i., (person who) writes letters, draws up contracts for others.
22. 代數 dai4shu4, n., algebra.
23. 代序 dai4xU4, v.i., as in 春秋代序 see dai4xie4↑.
24. 代為 dai4wei2, v.i., act for: 代為辦理，執行，請求 to manage, act, request for another.
25. 代議 dai4yi4, n., representative;
26. 代議 dai4yi4, n., 代議制度 parliamentary system;
27. 代議 dai4yi4, n., 代議政治 representative government.

伐 Num. Index: 91A.71-7 ㄈㄚˊ fa2 (also *ㄈㄚ fa1 ).

N. (AC) merit.

V.t. (1) To chop, cut: 伐冰 (AC) chop ice;
伐樹 chop (down) trees;
oft. 砍伐 (fig.) 伐性之斧 sexual indulgence injures vitality.
(2) (AC) to attack (country): oft. 討伐 send punitive expedition;
弔民伐罪 attack the tyrant and relieve the people of their sufferings;
口誅筆伐 (fig.) condemn by pen and word of mouth.
(3) Boast: 伐善，伐功，矜伐 brag of one's own accomplishments.

Words 1. 伐柯 *fa1ke1, v.i., (AC allu.) be matchmaker.

儀 Num. Index: 91A.71-8 ㄧˊ yi2 .

N. (1) Demeanor: 儀容，儀表，儀態 yi2rong2, yi2biao3, yi2tai4↓;
威儀 dignified bearing;
芳儀 (woman's) gracious appearance.
(2) Form of ceremony, rule: 禮儀 ditto;
司儀 master of ceremonies;
失儀 commit a breach of etiquette;
儀式 yi2shi4;
儀則 yi2ze4↓.
(3) Model: 儀範 yi2fan4↓.
(4) Instrument: 儀器 yi2chi4↓;
渾天儀 armillary sphere;
子午儀 transit instrument.
(5) A present, gift: 壽儀，賀儀 gifts for birthday, wedding presents.

V.t. To admire: 心儀其人 admire or respect that person.

Words 1. 儀表 yi2biao3, n., a man's personal appearance, looks.
2. 儀器 yi2chi4, n., instrument (scientific, survey, etc.).
3. 儀範 yi2fan4, n., a person's character worthy of emulation;
4. 儀範 yi2fan4, n., model of conduct.
5. 儀仗 yi2zhang4, n., insignias of rank carried in procession.
6. 儀狀 yi2zhuang4, n., see yi2biao3↑.
7. 儀注 yi2zhu4, n., (1) (AC) rules of etiquette;
8. 儀注 yi2zhu4, n., program of ceremony;
9. 儀注 yi2zhu4, n., (2) (AC) rules and instructions on astronomical observation, about armillary sphere.
10. 儀門 yi2men2, n., the second gate of official court house leading to main hall.
11. 儀容 yi2rong2, n., demeanor, deportment.
12. 儀型 yi2xing2, n., model, pattern (AC also wr. 刑).
13. 儀式 yi2shi4, n., form of ceremony (as in wedding).
14. 儀態 yi2tai4, n., woman's charming ways and gestures: 儀態萬千（方） distinguished air of elegance and coquetry.
15. 儀曹 yi2cao2, n., anc. bureau of ceremonies.
16. 儀則 yi2ze4, n., model (of conduct, etc.).

低 Num. Index: 91A.71-9 ㄉㄧ di1 .

V.i. & t. To lower, bend, bow: 低首 bend one's head;
nod as consent.
低首無言 bend one's head, silent;
低首下心 be servile, submissive.

Adj. Low, opp. 高 high: 高低不平 uneven;
低價 low price;
低一格 one notch (class) lower: 低聲 low voice, whisper;
低音 bass, low octave;
低潮 low tide;
低原 low plain;
低三下四的 low, menial person or job;
低賤 di1jian4↓;
low in grade, inferior: 低貨 inferior goods;
低級趣味 (of writing, entertainment) catering to cheap, lower tastes.

Words 1. 低昂 di1ang2, v.i. & adj., (of singing, prices) swing up and down, soar and dip.
2. 低沉 di1chen2, adj., deep and low (voice).
3. 低回（徊） di1hui2, v.i., loiter, linger, sunk in thought.
4. 低賤 di1jian4, adj., cheap in price;
5. 低賤 di1jian4, adj., low-class.
6. 低空 di1kong1, n., low altitude (flying).
7. 低眉 di1mei2, adj., looking downward in submission or (of Buddha) kindly.
8. 低迷 di1mi2, adj., confused in thinking, dazed.
9. 低能 di1neng2, adj., stupid, incompetent: 低能兒 n., stupid person, an imbecile.
10. 低聲 di1sheng1, adj., soft-voiced, low-voiced.
11. 低下 di1xia4, adj., low, lowly.
12. 低首 di1shou3, v.i., bend one's head.
13. 低頭 di1tou2, v.i., bend one's head (in thought, submission, in silence), also 低首 di1shou3↑.
14. 低窪 di1wa1, adj., low, low and damp (of place).
15. 低微 di1wei2, adj., lowly, humble (birth, character);
16. 低微 di1wei2, adj., weak and small (voice).
17. 低溫度 di1wen1du4, n., low temperature.
18. 低啞 di1ya3, adj., low and hoarse (voice), creaking noise of oars.
19. 低音部記號 di1yin1bu4ji4hao4, n., (mus.) F clef.
20. 低音大提琴 di1yin1da4ti2qin2, n., contrabass;
21. 低音大提琴 di1yin1da4ti2qin2, n., double bass.

俄 Num. Index: 91A.71-9 ㄝˊ e2 (also *ㄝˋ e4 ).

N. (Usu. e4) Russia: 俄國，俄人 *e4guo2, *e4ren2↓, 蘇俄 Soviet Russia.

Adv. Soon, in a short moment.

Words 1. 俄頃 e2qing3, adv., in a short moment, very soon.
2. 俄爾 e2eeer0, adv., ditto.
3. 俄而 e2e2er0, adv., and soon.
4. 俄國 *e2guo2, n., Russia.
5. 俄羅斯 *e4luo2si1, n., Russia.
6. 俄然 e2ran2, adv., suddenly.
7. 俄人 *e4ren2, n., a Russian.
8. 俄文 *e4wen2, n., the Russian language.
9. 俄延 e2yan2, v.t., to prolong;
10. 俄延 e2yan2, v.t., to delay.

偲 Num. Index: 91A.72-4 ㄙ si1 .

Adj. 切切偲偲 (AC, of friends) meet and chat earnestly.

億 Num. Index: 91A.72-6 ㄧˋ yi4 .

N. (1) A hundred million (100, 000,000): 十億 one billion: 億兆 hundreds of millions, great number.
(2) (AC) u.f. 臆 to conjecture, 42A.72.

伈 Num. Index: 91A.72-6 ㄒㄧㄣ xin1 .

Words 1. 伈伈 shirnshiin, adj., as in 伈伈俔俔 timid, timorous, easily worried.

傯 Num. Index: 91A.72-9 ㄗㄨㄥˇ zong3 .

Adv. 倥傯 Hurriedly, hastily.

債 Num. Index: 91A.80-1 ㄓㄞˋ zhai4 .

N. Debt, loan: 負債 owe debt;
躲債 evade payment of debt;
還債 repay debt;
𡈼債 raise a loan;
討債 press for payment of debt, also said of son who keeps on asking for money from parent, hence extravagant;
債臺高築 pile up debts;
債多不愁 when there are too many debts, one stops worrying about them;
公債 government or corporation bond;
外債 foreign loan.

Words 1. 債券 zhai4chuan4, n., a bond.
2. 債權 zhai4qUan2, n., legal right of bondholders and creditors;
3. 債權 zhai4qUan2, n., 債權人 creditor.
4. 債戶 zhai4hu0, n., debtor.
5. 債家 zhai4jia0, n., see zhai4zhu3↓.
6. 債精（兒） zhai4jing1(er0), n., a person perpetually in debt.
7. 債主 zhai4zhu3, n., creditor.
8. 債票 zhai4piao4, n., see zhai4chuan4↑.
9. 債務 zhai4wu4, n., debts.

僨 Num. Index: 91A.80-1 ㄈㄣˋ fen4 .

V.i. & t. (1) To be defeated;
fall down or over.
(2) To spoil: 僨事 spoil matters (as by impetuousness).

儹 Num. Index: 91A.80-1 ㄗㄢˇ zan3 . [Cogn. 攢 10A.80]

供 Num. Index: 91A.80-2 ㄍㄨㄥ gong1 (*ㄍㄨㄥˋ gong4 )

N. (1) (*gong4) Articles of sacrifice: 上供 offer sacrifice to the gods or spirits.
(2) Testimonies of a prisoner: 口供 affidavit in court;
畫供 to sign one's affidavit.
(3) Supplies: 供求 supply and demand: 供不應求 supply falling short of demand;
求過於供 demand exceeds supply.

V.i. & t. (1) (*gong4) V.i., to offer sacrifices: 供佛 to worship the Buddha;
供奉 gong1feng4, 供桌 gong1zhuo1, 供養 gong1yang3, 供碗 gong1wan3↓;
供祖宗，供神 to sacrifice to the ancestors, to the gods.
(2) V.i., (law) testify: 供述 make a deposition;
供狀 gong1zhuang4, 供認 gong1ren4↓;
反供，翻供 retract a statement.
(3) V.t., to supply: 供應 gong1ying4↓;
供不起 cannot supply what is demanded;
出錢供他讀書 give him financial support for his studies.

Words 1. 供奉 *gong4feng4, n. & v.t., (1) to offer to, offerings;
2. 供奉 *gong4feng4, n. & v.t., (2) formerly, a palace official, (Manchu Dyn.) actors who gave command performances.
3. 供給 gong1ji0, v.t., to supply, furnish, provide, equip.
4. 供狀 gong1zhuang4, n., (law) a written deposition, affidavit.
5. 供桌 *gong4zhuo1, n., sacrificial altar.
6. 供認 gong1ren4, v.i. & t., to confess (theft, etc.);
7. 供認 gong1ren4, n., a confession.
8. 供詞 gong1ci2, n., (law) verbal depositions.
9. 供碗 *gong4wan3, n., sacrificial vessel.
10. 供養 gong1yang3, v.t., (1) bring up, rear: 把這孩子供養大了 bring the child up to manhood;
11. 供養 gong1yang3, v.t., (2) care for: 供養父母 provide for the needs and comforts of one's parents;
12. 供養 gong1yang3, v.t., (3) (*gong4yang3) offer sacrifice to (the gods).
13. 供應 gong1ying4, v.t., to supply, furnish, provide.

偵 Num. Index: 91A.80-2 ㄓㄣ zhen1 (also ㄓㄥ zheng1 ).

V.t. To detect, spy, do espionage work, see compp.↓.

Words 1. 偵查 zhen1cha2¹, v.t., to investigate (murder, legal fraud, etc.).
2. 偵察 zhen1cha2², v.t., ditto: 偵察機 reconnaisance plane.
3. 偵緝 zhen1chi4, v.t., to search for (unapprehended criminal).
4. 偵騎 zhen1ji4, n., formerly, cavalry on reconnaissance duty.
5. 偵詢 zhen1xUn2, v.i., gather information in legal investigation.
6. 偵探 zhen1tan4, (1) v.t., to do detective work, spy;
7. 偵探 zhen1tan4, (2) n., a detective, espionage agent: 偵探小說 detective story.

傾 Num. Index: 91A.80-2 ㄑㄧㄥ qing1 (also ㄑㄧㄥˊ qing2 ; *ㄎㄥ keng1 ).

V.i. (1) To incline to one side: 傾斜 qing1xie2↓;
左傾，右傾分子 leftist, rightist elements;
to tend toward: 傾向 qing1xiang4↓.
(2) To aspire, admire: 傾心，傾佩 qing1xin1, qing1pei4↓;
傾偈 phr., (Cantonese) to chat, to make conversation;
to have a heart-to-heart talk.
(3) To collapse or cause to collapse: 傾覆，傾倒 qing1fu4, qing1dao3↓.

V.t. (1) To pour out, to flow over: 傾出 pour out;
傾溢 overflow;
傾筐倒篋 turn up lock, stock and barrel;
傾吐 pour out (one's sorrows, secret thoughts);
傾鎔 pour molten metal into ingots.
(2) To use up, exhaust, all resources: 傾囊相助 “empty one's pocket,” i.e., give one's all to help;
傾家蕩產 (also pr. *keng1jia1) spend one's entire fortune (to do s.t.), or to be broke.
(3) (Also *keng1＝坑) to ruin or destroy s.o.: 傾陷 qing1xian4↓.

Words 1. 傾城 qing1cheng2, n., as in 傾國傾城 allu. to a woman's great beauty (enough to “cause the downfall of a city or an entire country”).
2. 傾倒 qing1dao3, v.i., to prostrate;
3. 傾倒 qing1dao3, v.i., show extreme admiration or love of a person: 傾倒於她 fall in love with her;
4. 傾倒 qing1dao3, v.i., 十分傾倒 admire greatly (a person);
5. 傾倒 qing1dao3, v.i., (2) (qing1dao4) to pour out (feelings, etc.).
6. 傾動 qing1dong4, v.t., as in 傾動一時 powerfully affect the times or generation or have convulsive effect on one's mind.
7. 傾耳 qing1er3, phr., incline one's ear, listen carefully.
8. 傾覆 qing1fu4, (1) v.i., to collapse;
9. 傾覆 qing1fu4, (2) v.t., overthrow (government), destroy (country).
10. 傾蓋 qing1gai4, phr., (LL) to meet together among friends (as on a journey, the “wagon covers touch”).
11. 傾國 qing1guo2, phr., (1) see qing1cheng2↑;
12. 傾國 qing1guo2, phr., (2) the whole nation.
13. 傾角 qing1jiao3, n., (math.) angle of inclination.
14. 傾襟 qing1jin1, phr., pour out one's heart.
15. 傾囊 qing1nang2, phr., empty one's pocket-give all to help.
16. 傾佩 qing1pei4, v.t., to admire greatly.
17. 傾盆 qing1pen2, phr., 傾盆大雨 pouring rain, downpour.
18. 傾圮 qing1pi3, v.i., (of buildings) collapse, in dilapidated condition.
19. 傾人 *keng1ren2, phr., to frame to destroy person (＝坑人).
20. 傾陷 qing1xian4, v.t., to frame (a person) to destroy him.
21. 傾向 qing1xiang4, v.i., incline toward (person, belief);
22. 傾向 qing1xiang4, n., inclination, tendency.
23. 傾銷 qing1xiao1, v.t. & n., to dump (goods);
24. 傾銷 qing1xiao1, v.t. & n., dumping.
25. 傾斜 qing1xie2, v.i. & n., incline, inclination;
26. 傾銷 qing1xiao1, v.t. & n., (geol.) dip.
27. 傾心 qing1xin1, v.i., to fall in love: 一見傾心 love at first sight;
28. 傾心 qing1xin1, v.i., 傾心於他 fall in love with him.
29. 傾世 qing1shi4, v.i., (MC) to leave this world--to die.
30. 傾訴 qing1su4, v.i. & t., get s.t. off one's chest.
31. 傾聽 qing1ting1, v.i., to listen attentively.
32. 傾吐 qing1tu3, v.t., to pour out (one's feelings).
33. 傾座 qing1zuo4, v.i., to take the audience by storm.
34. 傾危 qing1wei2, adj., (1) dangerous;
35. 傾危 qing1wei2, adj., (2) (AC) crafty.
36. 傾軋 qing1ya4, v.t., to jockey for position, to squeeze out: 互相傾軋 (of parties, cliques) have internal fight.

償 Num. Index: 91A.80-2 ㄔㄤˊ chang2 .

N. Repayment: 報償 remuneration.

V.t. (1) To repay (debt): 償還 chang2huan2↓;
償債 repay debt.
(2) To fulfill a promise, pledge: 如願以償 have one's wish fulfilled;
償願 chang2yUan4↓.
(3) To repay in kind, indemnify: 抵償 repay with collateral;
賠償 to indemnify, an indemnity;
補償 make up deficit;
索償 demand for reimbursement or compensation;
得不償失 the game is not worth the candle;
償命 chang2ming4↓.

Words 1. 償還 chang2huan2, v.t., to repay (debt).
2. 償命 chang2ming4, v.i., to pay with life.
3. 償願 chang2yUan4, v.i., fulfill one's wish.

價 Num. Index: 91A.80-3 ㄐㄧㄚˋ jia4 .

N. Price: 價錢 jia4qian2↓;
價廉物美 (of goods or services) cheap and fine;
價格 jia4ge2↓, 高價收購 offer to buy at attractive prices;
漲價 a price hike;
跌價 a drop in price;
無價之寶 a priceless treasure;
有價證券 negotiable instruments;
估價 (business) to quote prices;
估價單 a quotation;
討價還價 haggle, bargain;
半價 half price;
定價 the list price, fixed price;
市價 market price;
不二價 one-price system;
開價 offer to sell at a certain price;
索價 to ask or demand price;
時價 the current price.

Words 1. 價本 jia4ben3, n., business capital.
2. 價錢 jia4qian2, n., a thing's cost, price.
3. 價格 jia4ge2, n., price.
4. 價值 jia4(')zhi2, n., (1) value;
5. 價值 jia4(')zhi2, n., (2) cost;
6. 價值 jia4(')zhi2, n., (3) worth.
7. 價碼 jia4ma3, n., see jia4mu4↓.
8. 價目 jia4mu4, n., price: 價目表 price list.

俱 Num. Index: 91A.80-4 ㄐㄩ jU1 (also *ㄐㄩˋ jU4 ).

Adv. All: 俱備 all complete, nothing left out;
俱全 ditto.
俱已齊備 everything is ready;
俱盡 all finished, nothing left.

Words 1. 俱樂部 *jU4lebu4 (jyu-le-buh

儐 Num. Index: 91A.80-6 ㄅㄧㄣˋ bin4 (*ㄅㄧㄣ bin1 ).

Words 1. 儐相 bin4xiang4 (*bin1xiang4), n., as in 女儐相 bridesmaid;
2. 儐相 bin4xiang4 (*bin1xiang4), n., 男儐相 best man at wedding.

伏 Num. Index: 91A.81-1 ㄈㄨˊ fu2 .

N. (1) Name of season: 三伏 or 三伏天 first, second and third ten days after summer solstice, considered the hottest season;
歇伏 summer vacation of this period.
(2) A surname.

V.i. (1) To bend down, prostrate: 伏身 bend down;
伏案 bend over table (and sleep or work);
伏地 prostrate on the ground;
拜伏，匍伏 to prostrate ceremoniously, (fig.) see Adv.↓.
(2) To lie in concealment: 潛伏 lie in concealment, incubate (of virus, etc.);
埋伏，隱伏 to ambush.
(3) To admit defeat: 伏輸 (＝服輸) fu2shu1↓.

V.t. (1) To submit, cause to submit, +n.: 伏法，伏誅 be executed;
伏罪 submit to punishment;
伏劍 kill oneself by sword.
(2) To sit over (eggs): 伏卵.

Adj. Prostrate: 伏屍 prostrate dead bodies (on the battlefield);
伏兵 soldiers lying in ambush.

Adv. (Court. in correspondence) I pray, I beg, etc.: 伏祈，伏乞 I pray;
伏維，伏思 I believe (you are in good health);
伏念 remember, I think of (you).

Words 1. 伏辯 fu2bian4, v.i., admit defeat in argument.
2. 伏筆 fu2bi3, n., (rhet.) a line throwing out a hint to be amplified later.
3. 伏氣 fu2chi4, v.i., esp. 不伏氣 not convinced of defeat (also wr. 服氣 42A.82).
4. 伏櫪（歷） fu2li4, v.i., to be tied to stable post: 老驥伏櫪，志在千里 the old horse in stable is yet dreaming of heroic exploits.
5. 伏苓 fu2ling2, n., see 茯苓 20A.81.
6. 伏莽 fu2mang3, v.i., (of bandits) hiding in jungles.
7. 伏牛花 fu2niu2hua1, n., (bot.) berberis vulgaris.
8. 伏羲 fu2xi1, n., one of earliest legendary rulers 2852－2738 B.C., reputed to discover the 八卦 pa1gua4, 80.80, and invent writting.
9. 伏輸 fu2shu1, v.i., admit defeat (also. wr. 服).
10. 伏事（侍） fu2shi4, v.t., to serve (person).
11. 伏汎 fu2xUn4, n., summer flood.
12. 伏特 fu2te4, n., (translit.) volt.
13. 伏天 fu2tian1, n., see N.1↑.
14. 伏貼 fu2tie1, adj., see 服貼 42A.82.

伕 Num. Index: 91A.81-1 ㄈㄨ fu1 .

N. Common laborer: 伕子，伕役 see 夫役 12.81, comp.

佚 Num. Index: 91A.81-1 ㄧˋ yi4 .

N. (AC) mistake.

V.i. & adj. (1) To indulge in pleasures: 淫佚 indulging in sensual pleasures (interch. 逸).
(2) Missing, lost (anc. book): 遺佚 ditto (interch. 逸 92.83).
(3) To transcend rules or the common run;
to be distinguished.

Words 1. 佚蕩 yi4dang4, adj., (1) indulgent in pleasure, debauched;
2. 佚蕩 yi4dang4, adj., (2) uninhibited, uncoventional.
3. 佚遊 yi4you2, v.i., to fool around with women, spend one's time in sensual pleasures.

俠 Num. Index: 91A.81-1 ㄒㄧㄚˊ xia2 .

N. A swordsman, an outlaw champion of the poor and oppressed, one who fights rather than submit to injustice--an ideal of chivalry and honor, popular in legend and novels: 豪俠 a hero, a man of honor and courage: 俠士，劍俠，俠客 practised swordsman;
游俠 a roaming swordsman;
武俠小說，影片 a novel, film, with lots of swordplay and dashing heroes.

Adj. Chivalrous: 俠骨 chivalrous frame of mind;
俠膽 fearlessness.

Words 1. 俠客 xia2ke4, n., an expert swordsman.
2. 俠義 xia2yi4, adj. & n., honor and gallantry.

僛 Num. Index: 91A.81-2 ㄑㄧ chi1 .

V.i. (AC) to lean, incline to one side, (var. of 敧);
僛僛 (AC) to totter (as when drunk).

似 Num. Index: 91A.81-2 syh .

V.i. Seem, appear, seem like: 似乎 syhhu0↓;
似是而非 appears right but really wrong;
似此 like this;
似有似無 seems to exist and again not to exist;
used oft. as aux. or as adv., apparently: 似可 it seems possible to;
似必 it seems one must;
似應，似宜 it seems one should;
似非無因 it seems (s.t.) happens not without a reason--there is a reason.

Adj. Like, alike (Eng. “like” in “like this” is considered an unusual adj. which takes an object): 相似 alike;
似我 like me;
好似 (very common) is like;
好似沒見過 seem not to have seen (person) before;
宛似 just like;
類似 look like;
無似 lacking in courtesy (of speech, conduct);
似的 (used at the end of sentence): 好像沒見過似的 it looks like we have not met before.

Prep. (Used as a comparative) than: 一個高似一個 each is taller than another.

Words 1. 似的 si4de0, phr., see Adj.↑.
2. 似價 syhga0, phr., (dial.) used like syhde0↑: 黑炭頭也似價的鬢角子 a side knot like a ball of charcoal.
3. 似乎 si4hu0, adv., (commonly used in vern. in place of 似) apparently: 似乎太早 apparently too early;
4. 似乎 si4hu0, adv., 似乎做不完 it seems not possible to finish it.
5. 似續 syhxU4, v.t., (AC) u.f. 嗣續 40S.50 to continue ancestral line.

僕 Num. Index: 91A.81-2 ㄆㄨˊ pu2 .

N. Servant: 男人僕人 man- and maidservants;
奴僕 formerly, slaves;
公僕 public servant.

Pron. (Court. used by man) “I,” used like “your humble servant” in letters (cf. 妾 60.93).

V.i. (AC) to drive carriage.

Words 1. 僕夫 pu2fu1, n., (AC) driver;
2. 僕夫 pu2fu1, n., manservant.
3. 僕姑 pu2gu1, n., (AC) arrow.
4. 僕僕 pu2pu2, adj. & adv., in a hustle: 僕僕長途 phr., after an arduous journey;
5. 僕僕 pu2pu2, 僕僕風塵 phr., endure the hardships of travel.
6. 僕人 pu2ren2, n., servant.
7. 僕從 pu2zong4, n., retinue of servants and employees.
8. 僕役 pu2yi4, n., gen. term for servants.

侯 Num. Index: 91A.81-3 ㄏㄡˊ hou2 . [Dist. 候]

N. (1) A surname.
(2) A marquis, a rank of nobility: 諸侯 the feudal princes of Confucius' times;
侯門（深）似海 a rich man's mansion is difficult of access.
(3) (AC) shooting target.
(4) Anc. var. of 何 and 維.

候 Num. Index: 91A.81-3 ㄏㄡˋ hou4 . [Dist. 侯]

N. (1) Season, weather: 氣候 weather, climate;
時候 time in gen.;
季候 season, the seasons.
(2) Symptoms: 症候.
(3) Timing: 火候 timing in cooking.

V.i. (1) To wait, to welcome: 等候 to wait;
迎候，候駕，候光，候教 to wait to welcome (your presence at party, etc.).
(2) To await: 候示，候命 await your instructions;
候訊，候審 to await court trial or cross-examination;
候補，候選 hou4bu3, hou4xUan3↓.
(3) To take care of the bill: 這賬我候了 I have paid the bill.

Words 1. 候補 hou4bu3, v.i. & n., (be) a candidate: 候補知縣 a candidate for county magistrate's office.
2. 候脈 hou4mo4, v.t., (Peking, of physicians) to examine patient.
3. 候鳥 hou4niao3, n., a migratory bird which follows the seasons.
4. 候選 hou4xUan3, v.i., be a candidate for election to office;
5. 候選 hou4xUan3, v.i., 候選人 candidate.

儉 Num. Index: 91A.81-8 ㄐㄧㄢˇ jian3 (also ㄐㄧㄢˋ jian4 ).

Adj. (1) Frugal, economical, sparing: 節儉 thrifty;
儉樸 jian3pu3↓;
儉省 jian3sheng3↓;
儉學 (of poor student) denying oneself all comforts to save money for studying;
勤儉 hardworking and thrifty;
儉用 frugal, provident, economizing;
儉約 jian3yuei↓.
(2) Wanting, lacking, short: 儉薄 jian3bo2↓;
儉腹 jian3fu4↓.

Words 1. 儉薄 jian3bo2, adj., lacking the necessities of life.
2. 儉腹 jian3fu4, adj., scanty in knowledge, ignorant.
3. 儉樸 jiarnpu3, adj., living a simple life.
4. 儉省 jiarnsheng3, adj., frugal, economical.
5. 儉約 jian3yuei, adj., economical, thrifty, practising austerity.

伙 Num. Index: 91A.81-9 ㄏㄨㄛˇ huo3 .

N. (1) 傢伙 furniture.
(2) (AC) a squad of ten men was called 火, hence the derivatives 伙計，伙伴 huo3ji0, huo3ban4↓.
(3) Short for 伙食 the meals: 包伙 board provided by the month, etc.;
搭伙 share board with others;
開伙，停伙 begin, stop, providing of meals.

Words 1. 伙伴（兒） huo3ban4(huo3ba4er0), n., (pop.) colleague, co-worker in shop (sharing meals, also wr. 火).
2. 伙計 huo3ji0, n., employee, waiter.
3. 伙食 huo3si0, n., board, daily meals (also wr. 火).

倏 Num. Index: 91A.81-9 ㄕㄨˋ shu4 . [Anc. var. 儵，翛; pop. □]

Adv. Suddenly, abruptly: 倏然 shu4ran2, 倏忽 shu4hu1, 倏爾 shu4er3, ditto.

□ Num. Index: 91A.81-9 ㄕㄨˋ shu4 [Pop. of 倏]

俟 Num. Index: 91A.81-9 syh (*ㄑㄧˊ chi2 ). [Var. □]

N. A comp. Tungusic （鮮卑） surname: 万俟 pr. *mo4chi2, also *mu4chi2.

V.i. & t. To wait, wait for (time, person): 俟他來了 wait until he comes;
俟駕 (court.) wait for your arrival.

Words 1. 俟便 syhbian4, phr., when convenient.
2. 俟候 syhhou4, v.t., to wait for.
3. 俟命 syhming4, phr., (AC) abide and wait for God's will.
4. 俟時 syhshi2, phr., when the time comes.