Dictionary

Loudspeaker, horn

Self-cultivation, refinement

Candidate, to be a candidate

To advocate, to initiate

To be on duty

To listen attentively

Deliberately, contrary to expectations

To anchor; to berth; to dock

Idol, icon

To store, to save

Savings, to save money

Stiff, rigid

To serve as, to act as

To cash (a check), to fulfill a promise

Conscientiously, diligently

To go all out; to spare no effort

Overall situation, big picture

Official business, public affairs

Announcement, bulletin

Notarization, notarial certification

Full of enthusiasm, with great interest

Exuberant, jubilant, elated

Inside story, behind-the-scenes truth

Connotation, inner meaning, substance

To make persistent efforts; to keep pushing forward

To impersonate, to pretend to be someone else

To be wronged; unjust accusation

To solidify, to freeze, to coagulate

To gaze, to stare

Way out, solution

To disperse, to scatter

To distribute profits, dividends

To split, to divide, to break apart

To decompose, to analyze

To start a business, entrepreneurship

To brook no delay; extremely urgent

Prerequisite, precondition

To cut the ribbon (at a ceremony)

To strive for, to contend for

Within one's power, to the best of one's ability

To strive for, to make every effort to achieve

Pragmatic, practical

Motive power, driving force

To mobilize, to rally

To start work, to touch with hands

To be brave in, to dare to

To encourage, to inspire

Diligent and thrifty

Collude, collusion

To put on makeup

Fossil

Chemical fertilizer

North Pole, Arctic

To give up halfway; to leave something unfinished

To assist, to help

To consult, to negotiate

Broad and profound

Past dynasties, successive generations

Lucky money (New Year gift in red envelope)

To oppress, to suppress

To detest, to loathe

To reflect, to reconsider, introspection

Aversion, disgust, antipathy

To resist, to rebel against

To be in a daze, to space out

To swear an oath, to vow

Tone of voice, manner of speaking

To urge, to exhort, to admonish

Feasible, viable

To hold in the mouth

To endure hardships, to suffer

Each expresses their own opinion

To live up to one's name; to be worthy of the name

Quota, number of places

Fear of trouble in the rear; worries behind

To yearn for, to aspire to

To hem and haw, to mumble

To instruct, to order, to command

Enlightenment; elementary education

To flatter; to lavish praise on

To roar, to howl, to shout

To warn, to admonish

To take leave, to say goodbye

Thorough, meticulous, comprehensive

To exhale; to scold

To moan, to groan

To reconcile, to settle amicably

Moral character, virtue

Wow! whoa! (sound of crying)

Expresses doubt or surprise

To cry, to weep

Final particle (emphasizing)

To gasp for breath, to pant

Beloved, popular, widely enjoyed

To urge, to entrust

To mock, to ridicule, to laugh at

Hey! exclamation of surprise

Essence, substance

Gist, general idea

Years, time, period