article; essay; literary works; writings

medal or decoration awarded for distinguished service or merit

rules and regulations; written statutes or ordinances

Formal rules, regulations, or constitution for a political party, company, or organization; charter; bylaws

badge; emblem; insignia; crest; logo; coat of arms

to break rules or violate regulations; used to describe actions that go against official procedures or traffic laws

Chinese actress (born 1979) famous for roles in international films

octopus; any of various eight-armed mollusks with suction cups and often an ink sac that live in the ocean

medal or decoration awarded to a person for an achievement or honor

the official seal or stamp of an organization, government department, or company

seal; signet; stamp; chop; personal name seal

The formal constitution or regulations of a political party; specifically refers to the constitution of the Communist Party of China. It outlines the party's program, organizational structure, membership requirements, and disciplinary codes.

(metaphorical) a significant chapter or stage in the history of something

to affix a seal or stamp to a document to verify it or sign off on it

chapters and sections; the basic parts or divisions of a book or written work

(of a speech, action, etc.) following as a matter of course; well-reasoned and conforming to logic or common sense

A formal document describing the organization, goals, or fundamental principles of an international organization or state; a charter.

a large, independent section of a symphony or other musical composition; movement

To write an essay or article; to engage in writing.

Li Hongzhang (1823-1901), late Qing dynasty statesman, diplomat, and general; a leader of the Self-Strengthening Movement who commanded the Huai Army and Beiyang Fleet.

A building or part of a structure built without a permit or that violates building codes and zoning laws; an illegal structure.

A concise list of rules or general regulations; often refers to a briefing, brochure, or pamphlet.

A badge, medal, or souvenir stamp issued to commemorate a specific event or person.

The structural pattern or organization of a piece of writing, painting, calligraphy, or seal carving.

a new section of a piece of writing; used figuratively to describe a completely new stage in the development of an event or era

To isolate a sentence or passage from its original context and interpret it based on one's own needs, ignoring the original meaning; to garble a statement.

To make a fuss or blow something out of proportion, often to achieve a specific purpose; to use a minor incident as a pretext to make a scene.

an official document submitted by a government official to the emperor in ancient China

to have rules, regulations, or protocols available to follow and abide by

disordered and unsystematic; messy and chaotic without any pattern or order

newspapers; the press

official rules and procedures of an organization or institution

A badge, insignia, or lapel pin featuring a likeness or portrait of a person.

in accordance with rules or regulations; following established procedures

shoulder loop or shoulder mark worn on a uniform to indicate rank or profession

to go through a lot of trouble; to spare no effort

armband or shoulder patch worn on the upper sleeve to indicate rank, status, or affiliation; sleeve insignia

seal or stamp, usually with a name or organization title carved on the bottom, used to mark documents or artwork

Zhang Taiyan (1869-1936), a famous Chinese scholar, journalist, and revolutionary; he was a leading intellectual during the Xinhai Revolution and an expert in traditional Chinese studies, including linguistics and phonology

Originally referring to the three simple laws established by the first Han emperor to replace harsh Qin laws; now used to mean setting a few simple rules or a preliminary agreement to be followed by all parties

(literary) beautiful or brilliant writing; often used as a polite or formal way to praise another person's literary work

armband or badge worn on the sleeve to indicate status, identity, or a specific duty; insignia

the chapters, sections, sentences, and phrases within ancient texts

there's a deeper meaning or more to the story than is apparent; indicates that a situation involves hidden motives, secrets, or complexity that requires careful thought

a badge or medal worn on the chest or lapel for commemorative or reward purposes

The general term for the laws, systems, and institutional regulations of a country or organization; institutional framework.

(bound form) to form a coherent piece of writing; to develop into a finished composition

medal awarded for military merit

Wu Yuzhang (1878-1966), a Chinese writer, educator, and communist politician