(literary) long-standing debt; specifically refers to unpaid taxes that have accumulated over a long period

Northern Song dynasty poet (967-1028) known for his poems about plum blossoms and his reclusive lifestyle on Mount Gu in Hangzhou; he was famously said to have taken 'the plum as his wife and cranes as his children'.

person who has fled or is in hiding from the law or danger

Used to describe writing that is stylish, gracefully winding, and full of character; beautiful.

(literary) long overdue rent; accumulated debts; arrears

(literary) to be disrespectful toward or heedless of laws and orders; to be negligent in one's duties

(literary) to stay; to remain; to linger

to neglect payment of rent or taxes; to be in arrears

to neglect one's duties or job and instead wander around or loaf; to flee and live as a fugitive

(literary) to neglect to pay taxes or debts; to be in default

(literary) to flee or abscond; to go into exile

a hideout or sanctuary for criminals and fugitives