an observable fact or event; the outward manifestation of things, as opposed to their essence or substance; (epistemology) the appearance of an object to the mind through the senses, as distinct from the thing-in-itself (noumenon)

to imagine; to fancy; to visualize; to envision something that is not present

the overall impression or reputation of a person, group, or organization

The person or thing towards which an action, thought, or feeling is directed; object of study, observation, or research

an effect, image, or feeling that remains in one's mind after an experience

the state or phenomena of the atmosphere, such as wind, rain, and temperature

sign; indication; mark; clue that reveals something about the past or future

symbol; emblem; token; badge

scene; sight; picture; a view that is beheld or observed

not concrete or specific; general or vague; of or relating to abstraction

meteorological observatory; a professional organization that observes atmospheric conditions and issues weather forecasts

the ability to form mental images or new ideas; imaginative power or faculty

mirage; phantom; phantasm; an unreal image or vision produced by imagination or hallucination

a false appearance or facade that hides the true nature of things; semblance

weather bureau; meteorological office

A traditional strategic board game for two players; the physical set of pieces used for this game

A new and refreshing scene or atmosphere that differs from how things were before.

chess; specifically Western-style chess played by two people on a 64-square board

the external look or superficial features of something; signs that show on the surface

an image or imagery in literature or art that incorporates the author's subjective thoughts and emotions

symbolic in nature; serving as a symbol, emblem, or token

elephant tusk; ivory as a material

A person (often a celebrity) who represents an organization, brand, or cause to enhance its public profile and build a positive image.

all things in nature; every manifestation of the world or the universe

sign; symptom; an indication or omen that something is about to happen

celestial phenomena appearing in the sky, such as eclipses, planets, or constellations

The various facts and external forms that manifest in human society, including areas such as economics, politics, and customs

a large marine mammal with long tusks and flippers, inhabiting Arctic regions

The name of several mountains across China and Taiwan, named for their resemblance to an elephant; also the name of several administrative regions.

to look for a marriage partner or a steady boyfriend or girlfriend

States or processes that occur in the physical world without human intervention, such as weather or chemical reactions, as opposed to social phenomena.

hieroglyphs; pictographic writing

reasonable, proper, or appropriate; mostly used in the negative or in a rhetorical question to express disapproval

a state of chaos or madness; a phenomenon of disorder or confusion

One of the four areas that a flat surface is divided into by the horizontal and vertical axes of a coordinate system.

The results of a blood test, including counts of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, used for medical diagnosis; a blood picture.

The process of thinking using mental images and symbols rather than abstract concepts; often associated with artistic creation and appreciation.

A place or state of mind detached from the practical realities of everyday life, specifically referring to secluded artistic or academic circles.

(idiom) dangerous situations appear one after another; to be surrounded by constant crises or dangers

The appearance of celestial bodies, including their brightness, relative positions, and phases

all-embracing; covering everything; containing every sort of thing in the world

the philosophical study of the structures of experience and consciousness

An artificial satellite used for meteorological observation and for collecting weather data.

an artist who practices impressionism

to train an elephant

to make something abstract concrete or vivid; to visualize or represent through images

One of the six methods [[六书|六書|liu4 shu1]] of forming Chinese characters, consisting of characters derived from pictures of the objects they represent

the science and study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate