Used to indicate that something is about to happen once more in the near future.

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

to start to say something but then hesitate and stop; to swallow one's words

once again; yet another; used to describe a recurring situation or state of affairs

to be both surprised and delighted at the same time

both socialist-minded and vocationally proficient; having both high political consciousness and professional expertise

Originally a line from a poem describing a scenic view, this phrase is now used to describe finding a way out of a desperate situation or suddenly seeing a new opportunity when all hope seemed lost.

To suffer a double loss or a total failure after trying to trick someone; to lose twice over while trying to gain an advantage.

to be even more careful; to be extremely discreet by considering a matter over and over again to ensure perfection

extremely mysterious and abstruse; refers to things that are deep, profound, and difficult to understand. This phrase originally described the mysteries of the Dao in the [[老子|老子|lao3 zi3]].

(literary) mentioned additionally; used in letters before or after an added note to represent 'P.S.' or 'postscript'

talking and laughing at the same time; chatting and laughing merrily

smelly and hard; describes someone who is both obstinate and foul-tempered

to be a different case; to deserve a separate discussion or treatment altogether

mysterious within mystery; very subtle and profound

one after another; in succession

year after year; every year

over and over again; time after time

(idiom) a new problem arises before the old one is solved; a situation full of twists and turns where many issues occur in rapid succession

over and over again; repeatedly

used to indicate two actions or qualities occurring simultaneously or existing in one entity

yet again; once more; yet another time

(variant form) to be an entirely different situation; to require separate consideration

(Internet slang) used to emphasize that something has happened repeatedly; time after time.

also called; also known as (a.k.a.); an alternative name

to make a lot of noise; to be disorderly or rowdy

annoyed and amused in equal measure; to find something simultaneously irritating and funny

(literary) another person has died; used to lament a death.

Literally "to want to be a whore but also to set up a monument to one's chastity"; refers to someone who does bad things or has selfish intentions but still wants to maintain a virtuous reputation.

Used to express frustration or impatience when someone repeats a behavior or something negative happens again

also known as; also called

literally 'you want the horse to be good, but you also want it not to eat grass'; used to describe someone who expects high performance or results without being willing to pay the necessary cost or effort

Literally "you expect the horse to run but don't want to let it eat grass"; used to describe someone who wants results without being willing to pay the necessary price or provide the necessary resources.

In phonetics, refers to an alternate pronunciation of a character that does not change its meaning

to jump about happily; to skip and dance with joy; lively movement involving jumping and hopping

Trust-Mart, a large supermarket chain in China and Taiwan

Describes a situation that is simultaneously frustrating and funny, often because someone is being particularly silly or oblivious

very few; very little

literally meaning that where the mountains and rivers end and one doubts there is a way forward, through the dense willows and bright flowers another village appears; a metaphor for finding a way out of a hopeless situation or a sudden change for the better during a crisis

used to connect two qualities, actions, or states that exist simultaneously

Literally "to be a prostitute yet still want a monument erected to one's chastity"; describes someone who does bad things or has selfish intentions but still wants to maintain a good reputation.

to constantly pursue progress and renewal every day; to improve day by day; constant modernization

Li Youli (late 17th century), a painter active in Nanjing during the early Qing dynasty and sometimes grouped among the Eight Masters of Nanjing

misfortune never comes alone; used to describe a situation where one bad thing after another happens

misfortune seldom comes alone; literally, a slow boat meeting a headwind

Used to introduce a different or opposite perspective; on the other hand; but then again

once again; once more

Literally translated as "a prairie fire cannot burn the grass away, it grows again when the spring breeze blows"; used to describe things or people that are resilient and cannot be easily eliminated.

to lose one's bait along with the fish; to lose one's investment or strategy and suffer additional setbacks on top of that; literally to lose the lady and the soldiers