Fish Leong (1978-), Malaysian pop singer, also known as Leong Chui Peng or Jasmine Leong

to suffer through extreme bitterness and difficulties; to bear great hardships patiently, often over a long period

bamboo shavings (Bambusa tuldoides) used in traditional Chinese medicine

devour raw meat and fowl (of savages)

to eat a vegetarian diet

to endure severe hardships and suffering, especially over a long period of time

to possess a thorough knowledge of both ancient and modern times; to absorb knowledge from the past and present

to endure suffering or sorrow

to eat meat

to eat meat and drink wine

edible green vegetables

inextricably linked or involving many others together; derived from the literal image of pulling up a plant and having its roots follow

to live on dry provisions and wild herbs; to live in abject poverty

Ru Zhijuan (1925-1998), female novelist and politician

pulling up a plant and having its roots follow; figuratively involving others or bringing along a whole group of like-minded people