Used to express that an action or situation occurs once more, often unexpectedly

To lower the temperature of an object or to let its temperature drop; to make something cool down.

A phrase used in traditional storytelling and novels to pivot the narrative, similar to "to return to our story" or "anyway".

to forget; to let slip from one's mind; to neglect

to resolve; to settle; to bring something to an end

to shrink back or hesitate at the sight of something daunting; to flinch in the face of difficulties or danger

to withdraw or move back, especially regarding military forces in battle; to fallback

to get rid of; to root out or eliminate; to remove

To avoid or get rid of something, such as trouble or unnecessary steps, thereby saving time, money, or effort

(literary) to lose; to miss; to be deprived of; same as [[失去|失去|shi1 qu4]]

to discard or throw away; to abandon thoughts or attachments

to step back or shrink back in fear or hesitation; to hang back because of difficulty or dislike

coolant; cooler; kryogenin

A device or machine used to lower the temperature of a substance; includes various types of heat exchangers, radiators, and condensers.

it is hard to turn down a generous offer or invitation made with such warmth and sincerity

to decline or refuse an invitation, gift, or responsibility; to turn down

A polite phrase used when accepting a gift, invitation, or favor, meaning that it would be disrespectful to decline the offer

to spare the need for; to avoid; to remove; to omit

(literary) to prevent, treat, or eliminate a disease; to stay healthy and ward off illness

to refuse or decline an offer, such as a gift or a job position; often implies a polite or indirect refusal

It would be ungracious not to accept an invitation or favor because of the personal relationship or affection involved; unable to refuse for the sake of friendship

To get rid of illness and extend one's lifespan

To withdraw from society and live in seclusion; literally to close the gate and stop sweeping the path to stop seeing guests

To live out the remainder of one's days; to die or commit suicide

meat that has been cooled and allowed to undergo acid discharge or aging after slaughter

liquid used to remove heat from a machine or system, such as in an engine or a reactor

but not; however not; used to indicate a contrast where something expected does not happen

but on the contrary; but unexpectedly

(archaic) just about to; just waiting to

To tilt or flip a fan backward.

(literary) just now; only a moment ago

(literary) to drive back or repulse the enemy

used as an adverb to indicate a turn in meaning or emphasis: nevertheless; but actually; in fact

To take several steps back and stand still.

a pair of tweezers

to refuse, reject, or turn down

Literally translated as "no water is wide enough after one has seen the great ocean, and no clouds compare to those over Mount Wu." This poetic expression describes having seen the best of something or having experienced a deep love, such that nothing else can ever compare or satisfy.

to refuse or decline politely; same as [[谢绝|謝絕|xie4 jue2]]

the policy of retreat or retreatism; an ideology of withdrawing from social or political goals

To close one's door and stop sweeping the path for visitors; used as a set phrase to describe living in complete seclusion and avoiding social contact.

to close the door and stop sweeping the path; to decline all visitors and stop socializing with the outside world