heroin, a white crystalline drug derived from opium; often used as a slang or colloquial term

The surface of a folding or circular fan, usually made of paper or silk, that is attached to the fan's frame.

in the street; out in public; the neighborhood shops and markets

To only appear good on the outside; having a showy appearance that lacks substance.

the surface of something; a general or superficial appearance

on the surface; in terms of general appearance; outwardly

literal meaning or surface appearance of characters or words

the authorities or the public sector; the government

To meet someone face-to-face; to encounter someone by chance.

a flour mixture made from various grains such as corn and beans

corn flour mixed with a small amount of soybean or other grain flour

top surface of a counter

the surface of a table; a desktop

on the table surface; figuratively refers to things being handled openly and above board

cornmeal; corn flour; polenta; colloquial term for [[玉米面|玉米麵|yu4 mi3 mian4]]

flour made from ground acorns

a traditional breakfast snack made by frying wheat or millet flour in oil or lard and mixing it with boiling water to form a thick porridge

a dish made from sweetened fried flour, often served as a thick porridge; also called [[面茶|麵茶|mian4 cha2]]

to meet face-to-face; to encounter someone briefly

alkaline powder; specifically powdered sodium carbonate used for cooking or cleaning

ground pepper used as a seasoning

medicine that has been ground or prepared into a powder form

the street; public places; society

a lawsuit or legal situation in which one party has a significant advantage or better conditions than the other, making it impossible for the opponent to win

a smooth or glossy surface

The reverse or wrong side of something; the backside; the opposite side of a problem