(idiom) like wildfire; describe a situation that is growing intensely or an atmosphere that is vibrant and full of vigor; originally used to describe an impressive display of military force

(literary) to cause great suffering; to persecute or inflict harm; originally referring to the bitterness of a wild herb and the venom of a scorpion

(Buddhism) a loanword from Sanskrit for a ritual diagram or geometric design representing the universe; also refers to a sacred altar or space used for meditation and offerings

to cause great suffering to the people; to ravage or torment the populace

The two spirits from ancient mythology who guard the entrance to a house to drive away evil spirits; they are a pair of [[门神|門神|men2 shen2]] often pictured on doors during the New Year

growing intensely; having a bustling or energetic atmosphere; magnificent and imposing (originally of a military display); more commonly written as [[如火如荼|如火如荼|ru2 huo3 ru2 tu2]]

one of the two traditional door gods in Chinese mythology, often paired with another guardian to protect households from evil spirits

harsh and exacting penal codes in great numbers; literally flowering autumn grass and a fine net

to suffer or endure bitter hardships; literally to eat bitter herbs

To cremate a body; a transliteration from Sanskrit. Also written [[茶毗|茶毗|cha2 pi2]].

extreme suffering or a miserable situation, typically used to describe the plight of the common people

bitter weeds, often used metaphorically for hardship and privation

(bound form) a species of climbing rose or bramble known for its fragrant white or yellow flowers; also written [[酴醾|酴醾|tu2 mi2]]

Dravidian; general term for South Indian people and languages

to eat bitter herbs and lie on thorns; an idiom used to describe sharing the same difficult and hard life as the common people