the current style, mode, or trend

not yet; still not

Buddhist monk

having high moral character or lofty ideals

The current custom, social trend, or prevailing way of doing things.

to advocate or champion a specific principle, lifestyle, or ideal

the Book of History (one of the Five Classics), also known as Shujing

even; used as a conjunction to introduce a premise for emphasis, often followed by a rhetorical question or a phrase like 'let alone' or 'much less'

still remains; still exists; still has

the industry, community, or professional field concerned with fashion, trends, and style.

there is still no; to not have as of yet

Yang Shangkun (1907-1998), former president of the People's Republic of China and military leader

A sword granted by the emperor to high officials, signifying delegated authority and the power to execute individuals without prior approval.

acceptable or not bad; passable

to promote a martial spirit, revere military skills, or be warlike

Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan

Shangzhi, a county-level city in Harbin, Heilongjiang

Kong Shangren (1648-1718), Qing dynasty dramatist and poet, author of The Peach Blossom Fan ([[桃花扇|桃花扇|Tao2 hua1 Shan4]])

to do one's job mechanically or hold a position passively, performing one's duties without initiative, interest, or long-term commitment

Gyeongsang Province of Joseon Korea, now divided into North Gyeongsang Province and South Gyeongsang Province

Shangyi, a county in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei

ancient official title

James Sasser (1936-2024), US Ambassador to China from 1995 to 1999

Tang Dynasty Buddhist monk Jianzhen (688-763), also known as Ganjin, who traveled to Japan after several unsuccessful attempts and influenced Japanese Buddhism

a person may flee temporarily, but cannot escape responsibility or capture in the long run because their home, base, or identity remains known

A proverb implying that when too many people are responsible for a task, no one takes initiative to do it; everybody's business is nobody's business.

defying the law and the principles of heaven; behaving with absolute disregard for authority or social order (punning on 'no hair' [wu fa] versus 'no law' [wu fa])

Tanzania (Taiwan usage)

to have a taste for the exotic

to insult someone indirectly or criticize them obliquely, typically by making pointed remarks in their presence without naming them directly

to hold up or advocate something as a model or standard to be followed

A compendium of documents in various styles, making up the oldest extant texts of Chinese history, from legendary times down to the times of Confucius.

An imperial sword granted by the emperor to a high official, conferring the power to act with delegated authority and perform summary executions.

not yet resolved, settled, or cleared up

Zambia (Taiwan usage)

I beg you to partake of this sacrifice (used at the end of an elegiac address)

North Gyeongsang Province in eastern South Korea, with its capital at Daegu [[大邱|大邱|Da4 qiu1]].

South Gyeongsang Province in southeast South Korea, with its capital at Changwon

Minister of Revenue (from the Han dynasty onwards)

To insult or criticize someone indirectly or obliquely by directing one's remarks at another person or related subject.

the history of fashion; the developments, trends, and historical record of clothing, style, and aesthetics over time.

Sha Wujing, a character from the novel Journey to the West

Director of the Board of Rites in imperial China

to be at a total loss; to be unable to make head or tail of a situation

the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him; one can flee temporarily, but cannot escape responsibility or capture because their home or assets remain

One can flee temporarily, but will eventually be caught or held accountable because their fixed location, assets, or ties remain; the monk can run away, but the temple stays.

The idiom literally meaning "the monk from afar is good at reading scriptures," used to describe the tendency to value foreign or outside talent over local experts.