in case something happens; if one day; whenever; used to introduce a hypothetical situation or a condition that leads to a specific result

the first day of the year; now specifically refers to January 1st in the solar calendar

The devil in Jewish and Christian tradition who opposes God and tempts humans to sin; also used as a name for any evil person.

Jordan, a country in Western Asia; specifically the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Fudan University, a major public research university located in Shanghai

Shanghai-based research university

Jordan River, a river in southwestern Asia flowing through the [[约旦|約旦|yue1 dan4]] Rift Valley into the Dead Sea

(idiom) in deadly peril; on the brink of crisis; describes a situation where danger is expected to strike at any moment

to make a solemn pledge; to promise with the utmost sincerity; often used to describe a couple's vows of love and loyalty

A role in Chinese opera representing a vivacious, young, or sometimes flirtatious woman, usually emphasizing acting and speech rather than singing.

(idiom) to be ruined in a very short time; used especially of an achievement or object that was hard-earned or took a long time to build

(idiom) From dusk until dawn; through the night until daybreak

The role of an elderly woman in traditional Chinese opera

(literary) morning and evening

The general term for female roles in Chinese opera, traditionally played by specialized male actors.

A female warrior role in Chinese opera; character type representing a woman skilled in martial arts, often shown carrying weapons and riding a horse. Performance emphasizes singing, dialogue, and stylized combat dance.

Li Dan, personal name of sixth Tang emperor Ruizong [[唐睿宗|唐睿宗|tang2 rui4 zong1]] (662-716), who reigned 684-690 and 710-712

A specific variety of pomelo shaped like a pear or cone; popular in southern China and Taiwan, particularly during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

(idiom) to wait for dawn with one's head resting on a spear; to be fully prepared for battle and maintain combat readiness

To be on one's deathbed or very close to death; also used to describe a situation that is extremely critical or in imminent danger

A type of female role in traditional Chinese opera, typically representing a young woman

Sinian period, a geological period in the late Precambrian era roughly 800 to 542 million years ago.

(literary) tomorrow; the next day

almond; a type of deciduous tree whose nut is used for food and medicine

A role in Chinese opera representing a young woman skilled in martial arts or military combat.

Human life is full of unpredictable turns; man's fate is as changeable as the weather. Often used alongside [[天有不测风云|天有不測風雲|tian1 you3 bu4 ce4 feng1 yun2]] to emphasize that misfortune can strike at any moment.

the times of dawn and dusk; early morning and late evening

A comic or shrewish female role in traditional Chinese opera; also referred to as [[丑旦|丑旦|chou3 dan4]].

Da Qaidam administrative zone in Haixi Mongol and Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Qinghai Province

The role of a young, unmarried lady in Chinese opera, typically representing a character from a well-to-do family

to chop (trees) every day; a metaphor for continuous destruction or the gradual ruin of one's physical health (often through dissipation or excess)

(idiom) to sit up and wait for the break of day; to remain awake throughout the night, often describing someone who is hardworking or deeply concerned about their duties or extremely anxious

A female clown or comedian in traditional Chinese opera, typically portraying a character who is shrewish, humorous, or grotesque.

a male actor who plays a female role in Chinese opera; his singing, movement, and appearance must meet the standards of the [[旦|旦|dan4]] role type

the period including both Christmas Day and New Year's Day

(idiom) to seize every minute; to make the best use of every moment

an auspicious or lucky day; a good day

A county-level administrative zone in the [[海西蒙古族藏族自治州|海西蒙古族藏族自治州|hai3 xi1 meng3 gu3 zu2 zang4 zu2 zi4 zhi4 zhou1]] of Qinghai Province.

Da Qaidam county-level administrative division of the [[海西蒙古族藏族自治州|海西蒙古族藏族自治州|hai3 xi1 meng3 gu3 zu2 zang4 zu2 zi4 zhi4 zhou1]] in Qinghai Province

Fortune is as unpredictable as the weather, and every day may bring luck or disaster; used to express that something unexpected may happen at any moment.

almond; specifically the nut of the almond tree

(literary) daybreak; dawn; the time of day when the sky first brightens

The most popular or prominent young actress in a performance troupe or media company; a leading lady.

to wait for the morning or daybreak; typically used of soldiers or workers on night duty

(highly offensive) turtle's egg; son of a bitch

(literary) to call someone to get up or warn that dawn is breaking

(literary variant) archaic name for China used in ancient Buddhist texts

The danger of death or destruction at any moment; an extremely urgent and hazardous situation.

Unexpected misfortune or changes in luck that can happen at any moment; often used in the context of warning that disaster may strike suddenly.