a thousand pounds hanging by a single hair; used to describe a situation that is extremely critical or perilous

extremely heavy weight; literally thirty thousand [[斤|斤|jin1]]

(idiom) possessing the power of a thunderbolt or the weight of thousands of pounds; overwhelming; irresistible; overpowering

extremely heavy weight; used to describe something with immense weight or irresistible force

(literary) the forces of nature; the universe; heaven

A rotating disk used to shape pottery; used in literary contexts to symbolize the ruler's power in governing and shaping society.

Literally meaning to hang a heavy weight by a single hair; used to describe a situation of extreme danger or a critical moment. Same as [[千钧一发|千鈞一髮|qian1 jun1 yi1 fa4]].

to train or cultivate people of talent; to educate and develop capable individuals

heavenly music; music played in the palace of the gods; grand and solemn music from heaven

a weight of a thousand pounds; a heavy burden or an extremely important responsibility

at the critical moment; at a point where a situation is hanging by a thread

(literary) to hold political power; to be in control of the government

Describing the powerful and vigorous momentum or style of a literary work

(formal) used on an envelope after the name of the recipient to politely ask them to open the letter, usually used for elders or superiors; literally "to be opened by your excellency"

(literary) polite way to refer to instructions or orders from a superior or elder

The Center of Heaven in ancient Chinese cosmology; later used as a general literary term for the sky or the heavens. Also refers to the celestial music played in the palace of the Emperor of Heaven.

heavenly music; describes grand and beautiful musical compositions

Formal salutation used at the end of a letter to an elder or superior.

One of the five famous porcelain kilns of the Song Dynasty, located in present-day Yuzhou, Henan; known for producing vibrant blue, red, and purple glazed ceramics

(literary) an honorific used in formal letters or official documents when addressing high-ranking officials or military superiors

One of the five great kilns of the Song Dynasty, located in present-day Yuzhou, Henan; known for producing porcelain with vibrant multi-colored glazes

(literary) deferential term for the instructions or words of a superior, used primarily in formal letters and official documents

(formal) polite opening phrase used after the recipient's name in letters or official documents addressed to an elder or superior, inviting them to read the contents; for your perusal