1.circumstances require action (idiom); absolutely necessary2.imperative
1.car-free zone2.pedestrian street
1.lit. moving clouds and flowing water (idiom)2.fig. very natural and flowing style of calligraphy, writing, etc3.natural and unforced
1.to do the very opposite2.to act in a diametrically opposite way
(idiom) it's been a worthwhile trip
1.unable to move a single step (idiom)2.to be in an (extremely) difficult situation
1.between the words and the lines (idiom); implied meaning2.connotations
1.to become fashionable2.to catch on3.to be popular
1.to follow2.to obey3.compliance
1.to decide and act alone (idiom); to take arbitrary action2.a law unto oneself
1.(lit.) clothing, food, housing and transportation (idiom)2.(fig.) people's basic needs
every word and action (idiom)
to practice what one preaches (idiom)
1.to act as one thinks fit2.to have one's own way
1.ready to start on sth2.about to act
1.to beg2.to ask for alms
temporary imperial residence
1.to print and distribute2.to publish
1.to pass by2.menstruation
1.on leaving2.on the point of departure
criminal caught red-handed
1.to say goodbye2.leave-taking3.farewells
1.to oppress2.to rule as a despot3.to tyrannize
1.traveling salesman2.itinerant trader3.hawker4.peddler+1 条 (of a bus, a train, a boat) to start off
to give a farewell dinner
1.to assess one's capabilities and act accordingly (idiom); to act within one's competence2.One does what one can.
pass like thunder and move like the wind (idiom); swift and decisive reaction
1.rapid advance2.forced march
five phases of Chinese philosophy: wood 木, fire 火, earth 土, metal 金, water 水
(idiom) to dominate the market through unfair, coercive or monopolistic practices
1.each one does what he thinks is right (idiom)2.each goes his own way