even; so much so that

indicating the minimum amount, quantity, or degree; at the very least

up to the present time; so far

regarding or as to; used to transition to a new or related topic

up to a certain time; by a specified time

and even; to go so far as to (used to indicate extension to a further degree or inclusion of an extreme case)

lasting until a specific time or event, often continuing up to the present

up until now; to this point in time or a situation

Winter Solstice, the 22nd of the 24 solar terms (approx. December 22nd to January 5th)

extremely important, vital, or essential to a situation or outcome

unlikely to go so far as to; not as bad as

expressing a result or degree reached; so much so that

to such an extent as to; so... that...

highest in status, importance, or authority; paramount

an archaic term referring to the sovereign or monarch

from start to finish

now, in contrast with the past; at this late hour

used to emphasize an extreme case or unexpected instance

in every possible way; meticulously attentive

representing the maximum limit or highest possible amount

by the time that

supreme; paramount; highest; unsurpassed in status, power, or excellence

describes people or events following one another closely; to arrive one after another.

to come thick and fast; to arrive in quick succession

to arrive in huge numbers or swarm to a location

an extremely valuable or important person, quality, or resource

fame follows merit

describing something so touching that it leaves a profound emotional impact.

one's closest relatives or next of kin

either of the two times in the year, the summer solstice or the winter solstice, when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon

Xiazhi or Summer Solstice, the 10th of the 24 solar terms, typically occurring between June 21st and July 6th.

completely sincere; extreme devotion

a very close or best friend

wise saying; words of wisdom

describing a place that is rarely visited by people; remote or off the beaten track

guests feel at home (in a hotel, guest house etc); a home away from home

extreme benevolence and utmost duty (idiom); meticulous virtue and attention to duty

as if one has found a priceless treasure

to the utmost degree; in every possible way

Zhouzhi county in Xi'an, Shaanxi

the utmost care; to look after someone in every possible way

extraordinary kindness or beneficence

Zhouzhi county in Xi'an, Shaanxi

rhetorical question indicating that a situation should not have reached a certain (usually extreme or negative) state or degree; how could it be that

to arrive or happen unexpectedly without a prior arrangement or appointment

to reach everywhere; to be meticulously thorough in one's care or attention