an economic bubble; something superficial or unreliable; a metaphor for things that are showy but lack substance

Guo Moruo (1892-1978), a famous Chinese writer, historian, and influential political figure.

saliva; spittle; often used to describe the liquid in the mouth that aids in swallowing

(idiom) literally to moisten each other with spit; describes using one's meager resources to help another when both are in humble circumstances or in a desperate situation

white, foamy saliva, especially that which comes from the mouth during illness or injury

foam plastics; cellular or spongy plastic material used for packaging and insulation, known in Taiwan as [[保丽龙|保麗龍|bao3 li4 long2]]

saliva; spittle; spit

fine droplets of liquid splashed or splattered, such as from waves or a waterfall

saliva; spittle

foam; froth; bubbles

Liao Mosha (1907-1990), journalist and communist official who was severely criticized and imprisoned for ten years during the Cultural Revolution.

soapy lather or foam

foam or froth on the surface of water

saliva; spittle

A chemical substance used to create foam, especially one used as a raw material in the production of foam concrete.

To help each other with what little one has when both are in difficult or humble circumstances; same as [[相濡以沫|相濡以沫|xiang1 ru2 yi3 mo4]]

economic bubble where house prices rise rapidly beyond their real value

to speak vehemently or with great passion, literally meaning that saliva is flying in all directions; often used to describe someone talking loudly, excitedly, or at great length

Agnes Smedley (1892-1950), a US journalist and activist known for reporting on China and supporting the communist side

small drops of spittle or a spray of saliva, such as when speaking forcefully speaking

foam, froth, or suds

the foam or froth formed on the surface when heavy rain collects into a runoff, often used as a metaphor for restlessness or instability

foam rubber; a porous, sponge-like rubber that is light, soft, and elastic; used for insulation, soundproofing, and making cushions

A way of bathing by soaking in foam, often without needing to rinse with water afterward

A lightweight, porous construction material made by heating powdered glass with a gas-producing substance; used for insulation, soundproofing, and frost resistance

A popular chilled drink originally from Taiwan, made by shaking black tea with ice and sweetener in a cocktail shaker to produce a layer of fine foam on top.

A period of rapid economic growth based on high levels of speculation in markets like real estate or stocks, which appears prosperous but is fragile and unsustainable.

type of cake made primarily by aerating eggs or egg whites, such as a sponge cake or angel food cake

foam; froth

froth; foam; scum on the surface of a liquid

(idiom) to assist one another with whatever small resources are available when in a desperate situation; refers to fish moistening each other with spit in a dry rut

to foam at the mouth; to drool or spit out foam

a highly porous, open-cell foam used for filtration and acoustic insulation

minced meat; ground meat; specifically minced pork

to emit bubbles; to foam; to seethe

The concept of quantum foam in physics and string theory, often appearing in science fiction

A way of spreading disease where germs are carried in tiny droplets of spit or mucus when someone sneezes or coughs.

to spray in all directions, typically referring to saliva or other fine droplets