mediocre; commonplace; ordinary and lacking in outstanding qualities

Jin Yong (1924–2018), pen name of famous writer Louis Cha; author of many popular martial arts novels

without a doubt; there is no need for suspicion

vulgar; tacky; tawdry; lacking in taste or refinement

the highest moral standard of Confucianism, advocating a balanced and impartial attitude in dealing with people and affairs

(idiom) to get upset over nothing; to make trouble for oneself or create problems where there are none

a doctor with poor medical skills; a charlatan

(originally) a small state subordinate to a large feudal state; (modern) a country controlled or dominated by a more powerful nation; a satellite state

a person who is mediocre and lacks ability or ambition; an average person with no special talents

The Confucian principle of moderation in all things, advocating for a balanced path that avoids extremes.

(literary) no need for; unnecessary

There is no need to avoid or hide the truth; to be able to speak frankly without reservation.

fatuous and incompetent; muddleheaded and stupid

to vulgarize or debase; the process of making something common or cheap (of a theory, etc.) oversimplified

no need to; there is no need for; used to indicate that an action or fact is unnecessary or self-evident

A major mountain pass and fortress on the Great Wall north of Beijing, located in the Changping district

a person of mediocre talent or ability; a person with ordinary or inferior skills

beyond all doubt; it is unnecessary to doubt; unquestionable; doubtless

plain and ordinary; having no particular talent or achievement

to pretend to have cultural or artistic interests to improve one's social standing; to mingle with cultural circles despite lacking genuine education or taste

mediocre and unambitious; ordinary and lacking achievement

A Ming dynasty official and the last Chancellor of China who was executed for treason by the Hongwu Emperor; his death led to the abolition of the chancellery and a massive purge of over 30,000 people known as the "Hu Weiyong Case"

ordinary and mediocre; not outstanding

No need for reticence; to be perfectly frank; to say something directly without needing to hide anything.

A dependent country or dependency that is controlled or manipulated by a more powerful nation; historically referred to a small state subordinate to a larger feudal lord.

Dayong, former name of the city of [[张家界|張家界|zhang1 jia1 jie4]] in Hunan Province

(literary) mediocre; common; unremarkable; of ordinary ability

a person of mediocre ability or unremarkable character

To be mediocre and without ability

[chengyu] outstanding compared to others of average ability; one who stands out among ordinary people

an ordinary or mediocre person with no special talents or qualities

commonplace or ordinary; lacking outstanding talent or ability

meritorious service or great achievements

The concept of banal evil, specifically the participation of ordinary people in atrocities through unthinking obedience to authority.

a person of mediocre talent; a nonentity; a common or ordinary person

an outstanding person in a group of ordinary or mediocre people; (variant form)

idiom meaning that people who are simple or not very capable may still enjoy a happy and lucky life

(literary) a hired laborer; servant; odd-job man

A person of mediocre ability or limited talent; a mediocrity; sometimes used as a self-deprecating way to refer to oneself.

one's regular course of action; ordinary daily behavior

simple or everyday language, often used in a neutral or positive context in classical texts regarding conduct

a person of ordinary or inferior talent; often used as a self-depreciating expression for one's own lack of skill

to select and promote talented people to official positions

to hire or appoint talented individuals to positions of responsibility; to employ people of ability

To reward or give payment to someone for their hard work or services; often used in Taiwan context.