a good deal; many; used primarily for abstract things like problems, inconveniences, or trivial matters

Used to introduce a list of examples, such as several items or activities.

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.

things like this; and so forth; and the rest. Used after giving examples to indicate that there are other similar things.

everyone; ladies and gentlemen; all of you. Used as a polite way to address a group of people

(historical) Dukes, princes, or local rulers who governed parts of the country under the emperor during the Zhou and early Han dynasties.

Massachusetts, a state of the United States

to put into effect; to implement; to apply to (e.g., practice, action; contraction of [[之|之|zhi1]] and [[于|於|yu2]])

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

To employ a specific method or means to resolve a situation, such as an appeal to logic, force, or the law.

To put into practice; to carry out; to put into effect.

(literary) to appear in or be seen in (e.g. in newspapers or books); a contraction of [[见于|見於|jian4 yu2]] (where [[诸|諸|zhu1]] represents [[之|之|zhi1]]+[[于|於|yu2]])

Zhuji, a county-level city in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province

Gentlemen; Ladies and Gentlemen; everyone present; used as a respectful way to address a group of people, often at the beginning of a speech

Refers to the philosophers and various schools of thought from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, or the books containing their teachings. This group is often collectively called the [[诸子百家|諸子百家|zhu1 zi3 bai3 jia1]].

to announce to the world; to make known to everyone; to publish a matter so that the public is aware of it

every matter; everything

Literally meaning to cast something into the eastward-flowing waters; used to describe hopes that have come to nothing or efforts that have been completely wasted.

various; many; all kinds of

(literary) polite way of addressing or referring to a group of people, specifically gentlemen or elders; everyone present.

Zhucheng, a county-level city in Weifang City, Shandong province

Zhuji, a county-level city in Shaoxing City [[绍兴市|紹興市|shao4 xing1 shi4]], Zhejiang province

a state ruled by a vassal or feudal lord, particularly during the Zhou Dynasty

the various schools of thought, their scholars, and their writings during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods (770–221 BC); refers to representative thinkers like [[孔子|孔子|kong3 zi3]] and [[老子|老子|lao3 zi3]], and schools like [[儒家|儒家|ru2 jia1]] and [[道家|道家|dao4 jia1]]

(literary) all the students; the body of Confucian scholars

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

Zhucheng, a county-level city in [[潍坊市|濰坊市|wei2 fang1 shi4]], Shandong

(idiom) to hold the emperor hostage and command his vassals in his name; to use the name of a superior or a powerful person to order others around

to seek the cause of a problem within oneself rather than blaming others; to reflect on one's own shortcomings

various; all kinds; of every description

Massachusetts, a state of the United States.

A collective name for the various Chinese states and kingdoms during ancient feudal times; used generally to refer to China and the Chinese people.

to commit something to the flames; to burn down; to destroy by fire

(literary, often derogatory) many high-ranking officials; bureaucrats who hold high positions but achieve little

(idiom) to make something one loves available to the public so that others with the same interests or tastes can also enjoy it

the sun and moon; a literary expression describing the rapid passing of time or a lament for the passing of years

to store important books or writings in a safe and famous place to ensure they are passed down to future generations

(Buddhism) the longer name of the Amitabha Sutra, also known as the sutra which is protected and remembered by all Buddhas

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

group of islands off the northwestern coast of continental Europe including Great Britain, Ireland, and over six thousand smaller islands

Literally "to cast to the flowing waters"; used to describe efforts that have been wasted or hopes that have come to nothing; same as [[付之东流|付之東流|fu4 zhi1 dong1 liu2]]

The Nansei Islands of modern Japan, comprising the [[冲绳|沖繩|chong1 sheng2]] chain and other nearby island groups

full title of the Shurangama Sutra, an influential Mahayana Buddhist scripture concerning meditation and the nature of the mind

Famous prose work by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai describing a night banquet with his cousins

To ignore something or disregard it completely; to brush aside and not take to heart.