a certain number or amount; several; some; roughly (used to indicate an approximate or undetermined quantity)

if; in the event that; similar to [[如果|如果|ru2 guo3]]

if; supposing; in case; used to introduce a hypothetical situation, often paired with [[那|那|na4]], [[那么|那麼|na4 me5]], or [[就|就|jiu4]] in the second part

(literary) if; in case; in the event that

overwhelmed by an unexpected favor or recognition from a superior; used as a humble expression when feeling both pleasantly surprised and slightly uneasy

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

were it not for; if not; unless; used to connect clauses expressing a hypothetical condition similar to [[要不是|要不是|yao4 bu5 shi4]] or [[如果不是|如果不是|ru2 guo3 bu4 shi4]]

(idiom) to act calm and composed; nonchalant; to remain indifferent as if a matter were of no importance

to be wild with joy; to be ecstatic; literally to be as happy as if one were going mad

to be just like; as if; also written as [[宛如|宛如|wan3 ru2]] or [[宛似|宛似|wan3 si4]]

looking pensive or thoughtful, as if thinking about something deeply

(idiom) appearing and disappearing; partly hidden and partly visible; faint or indistinct

if; supposing; in case. This is a conjunction often used with [[就|就|jiu4]] or [[那么|那麼|na4 me5]] in the following clause.

to rush toward something like a flock of ducks; used to describe a crowd of people scrambling or swarming madly to pursue something, often with a negative connotation of mindlessly following a trend

To act or speak as though there were nobody else around; describes being natural and unselfconscious, or being supercilious and having no regard for others.

(idiom) seeming neither close nor distant; used to describe a lukewarm relationship or an aloof attitude where someone is neither friendly nor distant

as if; as though; rather like

vague or intangible; appearing as if something exists yet at the same time does not

Aurora, the Roman goddess of dawn

(idiom) to pay no heed to something; to ignore completely or pretend not to have heard

to be like; to be similar to; [[有如|有如|you3 ru2]]

A person's behavior or attitude has changed so much that they seem completely different from how they were before.

self-possessed; calm; at ease

The courtyard is as busy as a marketplace; used to describe a house, shop, or office that is crowded with many visitors or doing booming business

(idiom) to speak like a rushing torrent; eloquent; voluble; to have the gift of the gab

To be perfectly calm and collected even in an emergency; maintaining one's usual composure without panic

(idiom) strongly fortified and invulnerable to attack; literally as secure as a city protected by a metal wall and a moat of boiling water

dumbstruck; dazed; literally "as stiff as a wooden chicken". Describes someone being frozen or stupefied, usually due to fear, shock, or surprise.

to ignore or pay no attention to something as if one has not seen it; to turn a blind eye to something; to be indifferent

Describes a truly wise person who hides their talent and appears unremarkable or even slow on the surface

completely exposed or obvious; as clear as someone holding up the sun and moon. This idiom is typically used to describe the truth or a person's hidden motives being fully revealed.

aloof and frosty in manner; extremely cold and indifferent; stern and forbidding

if so; if that is the case; if

(idiom) receptive as a deep valley; extremely modest and willing to accept the ideas or criticism of others

(idiom) to behave with perfect composure; showing no sign of nerves or agitation even in the face of danger or crisis

To lift a heavy weight as if it were light; describes handling a difficult task or a heavy responsibility with grace and effortless ease due to great skill or ability.

assuming that; supposing that; if

to be in a despondent or listless mood; feeling empty and confused as if one has lost something

To be as silent as a cicada in late autumn; describes being too scared to speak up or say a word.

(literary) used to suggest that a certain action would be better; might as well; it would be better to

A mythological sea god from Chinese tradition, appearing in works such as [[庄子|莊子|zhuang1 zi3]] and [[楚辞|楚辭|chu3 ci2]].

to face unusual or difficult circumstances calmly as if they were normal; to remain unruffled by adversity or wrongdoing

To feel as if one is in a different world or that an entire lifetime has passed due to great changes over time; like a thing of the previous generation.

if; suppose; provided; used in literary or formal contexts as a synonym for [[如果|如果|ru2 guo3]] or [[假如|假如|jia3 ru2]]

to seek out people of great ability and character with the same urgency as one seeks water when thirsty

(literary) how; what; in what way; what about; what is to be done

if; provided that; equivalent to [[如果|如果|ru2 guo3]]

as rare as the morning stars; sparse or very few in number

to be composed and relaxed; to remain calm and collected in any situation