the condition, status, or state of affairs of a person or thing

condition; state of affairs; situation; status

abnormal physical or mental state caused by an illness or medical symptom

current situation; present conditions

form; appearance; the outward look of an object or figure

An endocrine gland located at the front of the neck that secretes hormones to regulate metabolism and growth.

The candidate who ranked first in the highest level of the imperial examinations; also used for the person with the highest score in modern tests like the [[高考|高考|gao1 kao3]]

the inherent qualities, properties, or character of something

coronary artery; refers to the arteries that supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle, so named because they wrap around the heart like a crown

a person's state of mind; psychological condition or mental outlook

The transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina; crystalline lens.

to sue; to take someone to court; to file a lawsuit or formal accusation

A legal document used to initiate a lawsuit or indictment; also called [[起诉状|起訴狀|qi3 su4 zhuang4]] or [[诉讼状|訴訟狀|su4 song4 zhuang4]].

A certificate awarded to a winner or someone who has performed exceptionally well.

a shape that is like a lump, block, or cluster

To tell on someone by reporting their wrongdoing to a superior, teacher, or elder; to lodge a complaint.

a shape or state that resembles a net; netted; reticular

original or previous condition; status quo ante

shaped like a ring or loop; ring-like

having a grainy or granulous form; grain-shaped

facts about a crime; nature of an offense; charges in an indictment

a miserable condition or a scene of devastation

A situation where the government takes temporary measures to respond to an urgent crisis, such as war, riots, or natural disasters.

spherical; globular; sphere-shaped; ball-like

to be satisfied with things as they are; to take things as they are; to stay within one's comfort zone without seeking improvement

The part of the eye that connects the iris to the choroid and contains the muscles that help the lens focus.

A word or phrase that describes a verb or adjective, providing information about when, where, how, or to what extent something happens.

appearing like powder; in the form of powder

thyroxine; thyroid hormone. A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism and growth, often used as a medication to treat an underactive thyroid.

bizarre or grotesque in appearance; fantastic oddities of every description

Any of a group of viruses that cause respiratory and intestinal infections in humans and animals, named for their crown-like appearance under a microscope.

the S-shaped part of the large intestine that connects the descending colon to the rectum

a written pledge to complete a task under penalty of severe punishment; originally a written guarantee to carry out a military order (common in traditional fiction)

having the form of a thread; filamentous

an unusual condition, situation, or state of affairs; something odd or abnormal

To describe or put into words the appearance or state of something; often used in the negative to mean something is beyond description.

situation; condition; the actual state of affairs

gluey; gelatinous; colloid

anarchy; a lawless state or condition in which a country has no functioning government and is marked by disorder or riots

symptoms of a disease; a patient's medical condition

showing or related to the signs of a disease or medical condition

shaped like a flake or a thin sheet; foliated

Extremely; describes a state or emotion that is intense or severe, often used for negative situations.

terrified in the extreme; in a state of absolute panic

(idiom) In every trade, there are leaders or experts who reach the top; you can achieve greatness in any field of work if you excel in what you do. Often used in the longer phrase [[三百六十行，行行出状元|三百六十行，行行出狀元|san1 bai3 liu4 shi2 hang2 hang2 hang2 chu1 zhuang4 yuan2]].

zonal; banded; having the shape of a long, narrow strip like a belt or ribbon

having the form or consistency of powder

(literary) a brief biography or record of a deceased person's life and achievements, often sent to friends and family with an announcement of death; also called [[行述|行述|xing2 shu4]]