even; so much so that; used to emphasize an extreme case (often in a list or the final clause), frequently used with [[都|都|dou1]] or [[也|也|ye3]]

at the minimum; the lowest possible estimate

up to now; to this day; until now

Connects to a new topic or mentions a related matter; as for, as to, or regarding

up to a specified time; by a deadline

and even; to go so far as to; indicates a progression to a more extreme or inclusive case. Similar to [[甚至|甚至|shen4 zhi4]].

lasting until a specific time; up to the present

arriving at this time or place; up until now; so far

to drop down to a certain level or amount; to decrease to

The 22nd solar term of the year, usually occurring around December 22nd; it is the day with the shortest period of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere.

extremely important; vital; crucial; essential

Unlikely to reach a certain (usually negative) result or degree; not as bad as expected.

Used to introduce a result produced by a previous situation, meaning "to the point that" or "to such an extent that"

to increase to; to rise to a certain level or amount

used to connect words or phrases to indicate an extension in time, quantity, or range; up to

to the utmost point; reaching a peak or extreme state

highest in position or importance; paramount

the most honorable, most respected, or highest in status; supreme; peerless

from beginning to end; from first to last

(idiom) up to the present; even now; at this late hour. Often used to highlight that a long time has passed or to contrast the present with the past.past.

used as an adverb to emphasize that something is extreme or unexpected

(idiom) meticulous in every possible way; caring for someone or something with extreme attention to every detail

at the most; up to the maximum or upper limit

until the time that; by the time that; often used with [[才|才|cai2]] to indicate that a change occurred only after a specific moment

highest; paramount; unsurpassed; describing a status or position that is at the very top and cannot be exceeded

To arrive or occur in rapid succession; used to describe a continuous stream of people, things, or events appearing one after the other.

(idiom) to keep pouring in; to arrive in continuous succession

until the end of one's life; till one dies

to arrive in huge numbers like a swarm of bees; to come in great numbers

the four boundaries of a house, plot of land, or field

most valuable treasure; a most precious asset or object

extremely large; the greatest; immense

Having real achievements or talent, the corresponding reputation naturally follows.

one's closest relatives or family members related by blood or marriage

solstice; includes both the winter solstice [[冬至|冬至|dong1 zhi4]] and summer solstice [[夏至|夏至|xia4 zhi4]]

from beginning to end; from first to last

Xiazhi or Summer Solstice, the 10th of the [[二十四节气|二十四節氣|er4 shi2 si4 jie2 qi4]]; it falls around June 21st when the Northern Hemisphere has its longest day of the year

complete sincerity; extreme honesty

closest or most intimate friend

famous dictum or maxim; wise saying that expresses a profound truth

rarely visited by people; describing a remote or desolate place

The feeling of being welcomed and comfortable, as if one were at home; used to describe warm hospitality in a hotel, restaurant, or private home (originates from the Zuo Zhuan [[左传|左傳|zuo3 zhuan4]])

(idiom) to show extreme benevolence and fulfill every moral obligation to another person; to do one's utmost in providing kindness, help, or forgiveness

as if gaining the most precious treasure; used to describe being overjoyed at getting something or valuing a newly acquired item very highly

the highest good; the acme of perfection; extremely good and perfect

remain faithful until death; will never change even unto death

(of care, concern, etc.) extremely considerate; most thoughtful; meticulous

thorough; thoughtful; considerate; attentive; same as [[周到|周到|zhou1 dao4]]

To look after someone in every possible way; to show the greatest possible concern and solicitude.