to hesitate; to be irresolute or wavering

without the slightest hesitation; to act immediately and resolutely without any doubt

To remain undecided or hesitant; to waver back and forth without making up one's mind.

A form of local Chinese opera originating in Henan Province, characterized by its energetic singing style and use of the clapper. Also called [[河南梆子|河南梆子|he2 nan2 bang1 zi5]] or [[河南讴|河南謳|he2 nan2 ou1]].

one of the ancient nine provinces of China, historically located in and around what is now Henan Province

Li Yu (727-779), personal name of the ninth emperor of the Tang dynasty, posthumously known as [[代宗|代宗|dai4 zong1]]

Suyu district of Suqian city in Jiangsu province

Suyu district of Suqian city, Jiangsu

(literary) displeased; unhappy; discontented

(literary) to be hesitant or undecided; unable to make up one's mind

to meddle or interfere in something; to intervene (variant form)

pleased; delighted; happy; joyful

(literary) leisurely; relaxed; carefree

(variant form) beforehand or ahead of time

to predict or announce something in advance

to prepare or get ready for something in advance

(variant form) a sum of money kept in reserve for emergency or future use

(variant form) to have a premonition; a sense of something about to happen

A famous assassin from the Spring and Autumn Period known for his loyalty to his lord, Zhi Bo; he famously disguised himself by painting his skin with lacquer and swallowing charcoal to kill Zhao Xiangzi in an act of revenge.

(literary) a state of living in leisure and seeking pleasure; idleness and ease