A person's mind, vision, or heart; specifically refers to one's openness, tolerance, or ambition.

lit. pulling down the lapels exposes the elbows; originally describing clothing so ragged that one's elbows show, now used to describe being strapped for cash or overwhelmed with more problems than one can handle

the front panels of a Chinese-style jacket or robe; the lapel or front part of a garment where the two sides overlap

to sit straight and still after straightening one's clothes; used to describe a serious, respectful, or formal manner

(literary) one's mind, thoughts, or feelings; breadth of mind or magnanimity; ideals

A style of Chinese-style tunic or robe that opens down the front or side; to have the buttons or opening on the front of a garment.

the front part of a robe, jacket, or shirt

a style of traditional Chinese clothing with symmetrical front panels that meet and button down the center of the chest

an adjustable surface on the back edge of an aircraft wing used to increase lift or drag during takeoff and landing

The kinship relationship between husbands of sisters; also used as a term of address between them.

The outer front flap of a Chinese-style gown or jacket that buttons on the side and overlaps the inner flap.

(idiom) pure-hearted and honest; openhearted and magnanimous; not hiding anything from others

The back part of a Chinese robe, jacket, or shirt.

to weep silently until one's tears drench the front of one's clothes, describing extreme grief or sorrow

The inner flap or tucked-in part of a traditional Chinese gown or top that is covered by the [[大襟|大襟|da4 jin1]].

to treat others with absolute sincerity; to open one's heart to someone

(literary) to be open-minded and at peace with oneself and the world; having a mind that is calm and far-removed from worldly cares

to separate or part company after being together; to bid farewell to each other

one's mundane thoughts or worldly concerns; often used as a humble way to refer to one's own mind in formal or poetic writing

cardigan; a knitted sweater with an opening in the front

(idiom) to hold a strategic pass; to be in a position of total control over a vital point

To unfasten or open the front of one's clothing to expose the chest.

to be in a fix or have limited resources such that fixing one problem reveals another; short of money

Originally describing tattered clothing where pulling the lapel exposes the elbow; figuratively used to describe extreme poverty or being unable to make ends meet

to treat someone with total sincerity and openness; to be completely honest in one's dealings or friendships

to speak one's mind freely or talk to one's heart's content; to pour out one's inner feelings

(bound form) to straighten or arrange the front of one's clothes as a sign of respect or seriousness

(literary) To wet the front of one's clothes with tears; describes crying profusely.

a traditional Chinese garment front style where the opening curves from the neckline and buttons down the right side under the armpit; commonly found in ancient women's attire

(literary variant) open-minded and modest; humble and receptive to others

husband of wife's older sister

a type of aircraft control surface that functions as both a flap and an aileron

the collar of a garment and the throat

Surrounded by mountains and rivers as protective barriers; describes a location of strategic or military importance.

(literary) a person's lapels and waistband

(literary) mental outlook; generosity of spirit; breadth of mind

the husband of one's wife's younger sister

to be broad-minded; to be open-hearted and magnanimous

deep-seated emotions or inner feelings

(literary) one's ambitions or aspirations; the feelings or thoughts held in one's heart

one's deepest or innermost thoughts and feelings

one's inner feelings or true heart

a place of great strategic importance; a vital military or geographical pass

a person's broad-mindedness and temperament; even-tempered or elegant in spirit

(literary variant) a blue robe traditionally worn by students and scholars in ancient China; by extension, a young student or intellectual

A person who lacks manners, education, or morals; literally describes a horse or cow wearing human clothes.