narrative; story; tale

an accident; mishap

deliberately; on purpose

a failure to function normally in a machine, vehicle, or technical system

the place where one was born or raised; one's native land

the underlying cause or motive for an action, event, or situation

the Forbidden City

(idiom) without cause or reason; completely uncalled for

no longer living; used to refer to a person who has died

an unforeseen event, accident, or misfortune

without cause or reason

hometown; native place

the ways of the world; worldly-wise

an old friend or long-time acquaintance

Former residence

classical story or quote from literature

for some reason; due to certain circumstances

a fictional motion picture with a narrative plot, as distinguished from a documentary or newsreel

what for; for what reason

The museum located in Taipei, Taiwan, which houses an extensive collection of Chinese imperial artifacts and artworks.

An accident occurring due to negligence or a failure to fulfill one's responsibilities.

Native land or one's homeland.

as a result of something just mentioned; for this reason; consequently

remaining the same as in the past; as usual

to die of an illness

to find an excuse

To deliberately let someone go or relax control in order to better capture or control them later.

familiarity at first sight

once familiar places or former haunts

The knowledge of social norms, human relations, and the practical skills required to navigate society effectively.

to deliberately make things mysterious or unnecessarily complicated to confuse or mislead others

to pass away; to die (often used as a euphemism)

traditional stories or legends originating and passing among the common people

to visit a place where one has lived or been before

For no reason whatever; inexplicably

things haven't changed at all; back to where we were; absolutely no improvement

to ask a question while already knowing the answer

deliberate violation (idiom); intentional crime

historical anecdote; tales (especially about historical figures or events)

to play the same old trick again or repeat a previous stratagem, often with deceptive intent

to cease living; to pass away

a friend who has passed away

a city that served as a capital of a country or dynasty in the past

one's hometown

neither relatives nor friends; having no personal connection to one another

lit. to breathe out stale air and breathe in fresh; fig. to get rid of the old and bring in the new