1.so I have heard (idiom)2.the beginning clause of Buddha's quotations as recorded by his disciple, Ananda (Buddhism)
to seem as if something is amiss (idiom)
1.lit. a tongue like a reed (idiom)2.fig. a glib tongue
1.stuck together as by glue (of lovers)2.joined at the hip
1.as the arm moves the finger (idiom)2.freely and effortlessly3.to have perfect command of
1.(lit.) as if on the brink of a deep abyss (idiom)2.(fig.) extremely cautious
1.like ants pursuing a stink (idiom); the mob chases the rich and powerful2.the crowd runs after trash
1.like flies pursuing a stink (idiom); the mob chases the rich and powerful2.the crowd runs after trash
1.(of scenery) stunning2.spectacular3.picturesque
1.lit. as if having a fish bone stuck in one's throat (idiom)2.fig. very upset and needing to express one's displeasure
1.(lit.) to scatter like birds and beasts (idiom)2.(fig.) to flee in all directions
sparkling with wit (idiom)
1.to keep oneself pure2.to preserve one's integrity3.to remain chaste
1.as secure as Mount Taishan2.as solid as a rock
as solid as rock (idiom); as sure as houses
1.extreme poverty (idiom); destitute2.penniless3.poor as church mice
able to reply quickly and fluently (idiom); having a ready answer
1.lit. to make one's way through a dangerous pass as if walking on level ground (idiom)2.fig. to handle a crisis effortlessly
readily following good advice (idiom); willing to accept other people's views
to follow admonition as natural flow (idiom); to accept criticism or correction (even from one's inferiors)
1.one's thoughts in a whirl (idiom); confused2.disconcerted3.upset
1.lit. heart and mouth as one (idiom); to say what you think2.honest and straightforward
1.to feel as if having one's heart cut out (idiom)2.to be torn with grief
to feel a pain like a knife being twisted in one's heart (idiom)
to be at peace with oneself
(idiom) meticulous; very careful or attentive
1.lit. as hurried as a shooting star (idiom); requiring immediate action2.extremely urgent
1.how about it?2.what do you think?
to love one's country as one's own family (praise for a virtuous ruler)
1.lit. to love money as much as one's own life (idiom)2.fig. avaricious3.tightfisted
1.to handle matters with ease (idiom)2.to hold one's own
handling any occasion smoothly (idiom); equal to any situation
1.to respond fluently2.to answer smartly
to handle easily (idiom); effortless
to operate (a machine etc) with ease
the writing style mirrors the writer (idiom)
1.to prophesy with supernatural accuracy (idiom)2.to have an incredible foresight
the sun and moon like a shuttle (idiom); How time flies!
1.to be gone forever (idiom)2.to disappear without a trace
1.the passage of the years2.the flow of time
1.(lit.) to kill people like scything flax (idiom)2.(fig.) to kill people like flies
1.to breathe heavily like an ox (idiom)2.to huff and puff
vast as the open sea (idiom); fig. extensive (library)
(idiom) to be dead drunk; to be plastered
to lead military operations with extraordinary skill
1.short-sighted2.limited vision
green grass like cushion (idiom); green meadow so inviting to sleep on