a deep rapport or mutual understanding that exists without the need for words; being well-coordinated or in sync

an opportunity or a turning point; a critical juncture that causes a situation to change in a favorable direction

a formal agreement, deed, or charter between two or more parties, usually in writing and legally binding

to tally or agree with; to correspond to or align with something like a plan, concept, or need

An ethnic group in ancient China who lived in the Liao River valley; the Yelü clan unified the tribes in the 10th century to establish the [[辽|遼|liao2]] dynasty.

A tax levied on the transfer of ownership of land or houses, typically paid by the person acquiring the property at the time of registration.

A legal document or contract proving ownership or rights to a piece of land, especially during a sale or mortgage; title deed for land.

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904), Russian writer famous for his short stories and plays

title deed for a house; proof of ownership of a property

Sochi, a city on the Black Sea in Russia

a contract in which a person or a family member was sold into servitude or slavery; used in modern times to describe an unfair labor contract

Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924), famous Italian opera composer

To get along well with someone because of similar interests or personalities; to be on the same wavelength

the Appalachian Mountains in North America

legal document such as a deed, contract, or receipt

(literary) written script or characters used for record-keeping; the invention of writing as a replacement for keeping records with knotted cords

To establish or sign a written contract; to conclude a formal agreement.

An irrevocable title deed or sales contract for real estate that cannot be redeemed by the seller

A formal legal document or contract concerning business transactions, loans, or property sales

A contract or certificate used as proof of ownership, sale, or lease of agricultural land.

a document recording a formal agreement between two parties

(dated) registered deed or contract for the purchase of land or property; a document that has been taxed and carries an official government seal.

written contract or agreement; bond; deed

Cheka, the first Soviet secret police organization and the forerunner of the KGB

A very close friend with shared interests or values; a bosom friend

A written contract or agreement for a loan, usually involving money or property; a promissory note.

Leonardo Fibonacci (c. 1170-1250), Italian mathematician famous for the Fibonacci sequence

imperial edict inscribed on iron and filled with cinnabar, granted by an emperor to high officials or family members as a permanent guarantee of exceptional privilege or exemption from the death penalty

friendship or friendly relationship; emotional bond between people

A contract or land lease that establishes the relationship, rights, and obligations between a tenant farmer and a landowner

a silent or implicit agreement between two people; a spiritual bond where two minds meet without speaking

A legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee regarding work requirements and compensation

A written contract or deed for the sale of goods or property

An influential Taoist book from the Eastern Han dynasty, traditionally attributed to [[魏伯阳|魏伯陽|wei4 bo2 yang2]], which uses the symbolism of the [[周易|周易|zhou1 yi4]] to explain internal alchemy; often called the "Ancestor of all Alchemy Books"

(idiom) same sign and joint aim; completely identical or in agreement

The Seal of the Unity of the Three, an ancient foundational text of Taoist internal alchemy based on the Book of Changes

Western Liao dynasty of Central Asia, also known as the Black Liao, established by the Khitan people after the fall of the Liao dynasty

Qara Khitai dynasty of Central Asia, also known as the Western Liao

a Christian association or fellowship, often specifically for youth, where members gather for support and shared activities based on common backgrounds; a transcription of the English word 'fellowship'

(title) A 13th-century history of the Khitan Empire (916–1125), compiled by Ye Longli during the Southern Song dynasty; it details the imperial lineage, social systems, customs, and significant historical events of the Khitan people.

an ancient Chinese currency issued during the reign of Wang Mang in the Western Han Dynasty; it consisted of a round coin top and a knife-shaped body

to have a deep and lasting friendship; to be as close as brothers or sisters

(literary) sorrowful; sad; heavy-hearted

adoptive mother; godmother

(literary) an adopted son or a godson. Same as [[义子|義子|yi4 zi3]] and [[干儿子|乾兒子|gan1 er2 zi5]].

(historical) official tax receipt attached to the end of a land or property deed as proof of ownership and payment of taxes

An arrow used as a token of authority by field commanders in ancient China.

A business model in which farmers sign legally binding agreements with companies or organizations to produce specific agricultural goods (also called [[订单农业|訂單農業|ding4 dan1 nong2 ye4]]); in times of war or special circumstances, it may function as a form of contract-based agricultural production similar to loans in kind, used to maintain essential agricultural operations.