Zhuge Liang (181–234), the famous prime minister and military strategist of the state of [[蜀汉|蜀漢|shu3 han4]] during the Three Kingdoms period; a central character in the novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" known for his extreme loyalty and wisdom.

social connections, family ties, or complicated involvements and entanglements

twisted and tangled vines

Ge You (born 1957), a famous Chinese actor

(bound form) a two-character Chinese surname, famously associated with the statesman [[诸葛亮|諸葛亮|zhu1 ge3 liang4]]

tuber or root of the kudzu vine, used in traditional Chinese medicine

the Gezhouba Dam on the Yangtze River (in Yichang, Hubei province, though older sources may list it under its former administrative associations)

Changge, a county-level city in [[许昌|許昌|xu3 chang1]] City, Henan Province

Ge Hong (c. 283–343), a famous Jin dynasty Daoist, alchemist, and physician known as the author of the [[抱朴子|抱朴子|bao4 pu3 zi3]].

to have relations or connections, especially referring to family ties or mutual social acquaintances; to be involved with someone

A person who claims to have known what to do or offers advice only after an event has already happened; being wise after the fact

kudzu vine; the stalks of the [[葛|葛|ge3]] plant which entangle other objects while growing

Starch made from the root of the kudzu vine, used as a food ingredient or to make paste

Changge, a county-level city in [[许昌市|許昌市|xu3 chang1 shi4]], Henan Province

GlaxoSmithKline, a British pharmaceutical company

cloth woven from kudzu (ko-hemp) fiber, typically lightweight and breathable and used for making summer clothes

(bound form) elegant jessamine; gelsemium, a poisonous plant used in traditional medicine

Ge Xuan (164-244), a famous Daoist master and alchemist of the Eastern Wu period who is traditionally credited as the ancestor of [[葛洪|葛洪|ge3 hong2]]; he is often referred to by the honorific titles [[葛仙翁|葛仙翁|ge3 xian1 weng1]] or [[太极仙翁|太極仙翁|tai4 ji2 xian1 weng1]].

(literary) a headcloth made of kudzu or hemp fabric; traditionally worn by commoners or hermits

the kudzu vine; a perennial climbing plant with large leaves and purple flowers whose edible roots are used in medicine and cooking, while its stems provide fiber for weaving and paper

Gregoire (name)

to climb a steep and rugged mountain path by holding onto vines and bushes for support

Literally "three ignorant cobblers add up to a genius"; implies that the combined ideas of ordinary people can be more powerful than one person working alone

three ignorant cobblers add up to a genius; collective wisdom exceeds that of any single individual; it suggests that by working together and pooling resources, even ordinary people can come up with better ideas than a single expert

three ignorant cobblers add up to a genius; the collective wisdom of the people exceeds that of any single individual

Literally "three ignorant cobblers match [[诸葛亮|諸葛亮|zhu1 ge3 liang4]]"; means that the collective wisdom of a group can surpass that of even the greatest individual genius.

three ignorant cobblers add up to a genius; collective wisdom exceeds that of any single individual

An evergreen climbing plant with colorful paper-like bracts surrounding small flowers, commonly used for garden screens and hedges; also known as [[南美紫茉莉|南美紫茉莉|nan2 mei3 zi3 mo4 li4]] or "paper flower"

To wear linen in summer and fur in winter; used to describe things that are appropriate for the season or follow the natural order of things

Stoicism; the ancient Greek school of philosophy

(loanword) To collectively resist or refuse to participate in, buy from, or work with a person, organization, or country; originates from the name of the Irish land agent Charles Boycott.

(archaic name) Bengal

A type of thick textile made with silk or chemical filament as the warp and cotton yarn as the weft, often used for clothing or quilt covers.

confusion; disorder; troublesome involvement or dispute; quarrels

A type of blue-green algae found on damp rocks that forms jelly-like beads; it is edible and used in traditional medicine for its cooling properties and to clear phlegm.

honorific title for the Taoist Ge Xuan, often translated as the Immortal Elder Ge

A relaxed sitting posture popularized by the actor [[葛优|葛優|ge3 you1]]; refers to slouching or lying back in a chair in a state of exhaustion or laziness.

Comoros, an island nation off the coast of East Africa; primarily used in Taiwan.

the former official name of the Comoros, an island country in the Indian Ocean

Capernaum, an ancient biblical town located on the Sea of Galilee

caraway; Persian cumin (Carum carvi)

The Grammy Award, an annual honor awarded by the Recording Academy to recognize excellence in the music industry. Known for its trophy shaped like a gramophone, it is often compared to the Oscar in film. It is the Taiwan transcription for this award.

jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus), a Mexican climbing vine with an edible tuberous root

Qarluq or Karluk nomadic tribe, a Turkic ethnic minority in Central Asia during ancient times

linen cloth made from the fibers of the plantain stem

(literary) winter furs and summer linens; clothing for all seasons

a type of silk head covering traditionally associated with scholars or military strategists during the Three Kingdoms period; also known as a silk scarf cap

small hot air balloon made of paper with an opening at the bottom where a small fire is suspended, traditionally used for making wishes or as signaling devices