confidence or certainty in the success of an outcome; a guarantee of success

handle, knob, or grip on an object; handrail

a cheap trick, ploy, or deceptive tactic used to mislead someone

a large amount of something, usually money, flowers, or time; often used in a colloquial context to describe having or spending a great deal of something

to exert more strength or put in more effort; to make an extra push

information, evidence, or a mistake that can be used against someone for blackmail or attack

the person in charge of an organization or unit; first in command; top leader

To guard a pass; to keep watch at a strategic gate or crossing.

to keep guard on a gate or door

(historical) a labor contractor or gangmaster who controls a specific trade and exploits workers

torch; flambeau; a stick or bundle of flammable material lit at one end for illumination

To be sure of success; to have confidence or certainty in an outcome

To control or dominate something, such as power or a department, so that others cannot participate; to have a stranglehold on something.

to guard; to watch over; to keep watch over a strategic point such as a gate or pass

a tool for cleaning floors, usually made of cloth strips or thick strings tied to the end of a long handle; also called [[墩布|墩布|dun1 bu4]] or [[拖布|拖布|tuo1 bu4]]

to turn an object around in one's hands to admire or play with it; to fiddle with

to manage household affairs; to be frugal and good at housekeeping; to be protective of family property

(colloquial) one or two; a couple of; emphasizes that the quantity is small

to hold or raise a wine cup, often to propose a toast or to drink with others

a cleaning tool used for sweeping dust and trash, traditionally made of bamboo twigs or grass and now often made of plastic

teaching or guiding someone very carefully and personally, often by demonstrating every step in detail

An old or familiar trick; a well-known stunt or ruse that is no longer effective because it is outdated.

To engage in opportunistic speculation or illegal profiteering through methods such as buying on margin, hoarding, or reselling at inflated prices; also refers to such behavior as a noun.

handlebar of a bicycle, motorcycle, or cart used for steering

to feel or take a pulse in traditional Chinese medicine to diagnose an illness

To handle every detail personally; to take full control of all tasks without delegating to others.

The second-highest ranking official in a unit or department; a deputy leader.

knife handle; sword hilt

sinister plot; underhand trick; cheap trick designed to harm or deceive others

To seize an opportunity to make a lot of money or gain an advantage, often through underhanded means; to profiteer.

martial arts; specific physical skills or tricks

entrance to an alley or lane

A petty trick or small-time scheme; used to describe a minor tactic that lacks sophistication.

To keep watch or be on the lookout, especially during a secret or illegal activity.

The person in overall charge; the number one in command of an organization or leadership group

to break out into a cold sweat; to be breathless with anxiety or suspense regarding someone or something

Men who have pledged mutual loyalty to each other like siblings, despite not being related by blood; also referred to as [[盟兄弟|盟兄弟|meng2 xiong1 di4]]

A cluster or bunch of long, thin items tied together

To hold the rudder; to be at the helm

A traditional festival of the Yi, Bai, Lisu, Naxi, and Lahu ethnic groups, held around the 24th day of the sixth lunar month; it features daytime activities like bullfighting and wrestling, followed by nighttime singing, dancing, and parading through fields with torches to ward off pests.

(idiom) a newly appointed official makes bold changes or several impressive achievements to show their ability and establish authority.

(literary) to hold or raise a wine cup, often to propose a toast to a guest

One who drives a carriage or cart; carter; rickshaw driver

to play with; to fiddle with

to become sworn brothers or sisters through a formal ceremony or ritual; to enter into a pact of mutual loyalty despite having no blood relation

the handle of an official seal

something said or done that others use as a target for gossip or a pretext for ridicule; also used as a pretext for attack

to endure all sorts of hardships and labor while raising children

literally meaning to try to steal a chicken only to end up losing the rice used to lure it; used to describe trying to gain an advantage but ending up worse off