to open up or develop something such as a route, land, or a market

to recover one's power or authority, or the restoration of a deposed regime or monarch

clear, penetrating, and thorough, especially regarding an analysis, argument, or speech

to publicly deny or clarify that a rumor is false

mythical lion-like animal that wards off evil, also called [[貔貅|貔貅|pi2 xiu1]]

to find a different way or take an unconventional approach to a problem

to split heaven and earth apart (idiom); refers to the Pangu creation myth

to blaze a new trail; to display originality

penetrating and sharp in analysis or expression, reaching the very core of a matter

(literary) death sentence; decapitation

penetrating, thorough, and deep, especially regarding analysis, reasoning, or explanations

a person who is among the first to explore, settle, or develop a new area of activity or knowledge; a groundbreaker

profound, thorough and moving

to discuss behind closed doors

(Taiwan) to construct (on undeveloped land)

to open or retire to a private or quiet room, typically for confidential discussion or work

a Taoist practice of refraining from eating the five grains as a method of spiritual cultivation or seeking immortality

Manchu Restoration of 1917, an attempt to restore the Qing dynasty

The central academy among the five royal academies of the Zhou Dynasty.

A circular ink slab or ink stone made of celadon or white porcelain with an unglazed surface.

to clear a path or step aside to allow passage

Manchu Restoration of 1917, an attempt by general Zhang Xun to reinstate the monarchy in China by restoring the abdicated emperor Puyi to the throne