according to; in accordance with; on the basis of; in light of

to massage or provide a massage; to rub, knead, or press the body to relax muscles and improve circulation; also called [[推拿|推拿|tui1 na2]]

a physical button or switch that is pressed to operate a machine or trigger an action

on time; on schedule; before a deadline

button or key on a device like a piano, computer, or appliance

To buy property or a vehicle using a loan where the asset serves as collateral; to take out a mortgage (loanword from Cantonese)

To press down or push a button; to depress

on schedule; on time; according to a set time limit or deadline

masseur; massage therapist; a person who provides massage services as a profession

To push down with the hand or finger, such as pushing a button or applying pressure to a point on the body

Commentary or explanation written by an editor regarding an article or news item, usually placed before the main text or under the title.

To apply downward pressure and hold something in place

to distribute income or goods according to the amount of work performed

(idiom) to follow conventional procedures or work routines; to do things in a step-by-step manner according to principles; sometimes carries a negative connotation of sticking to old ways without innovation

according to reason; in the ordinary course of events; used to indicate what should happen in principle or what is normally expected

To be unable to control or restrain oneself, such as with an emotion or urge.

in the ordinary course of events; according to what is reasonable or expected; normally

according to reason or logic; in the ordinary course of events; theoretically; by rights

to halt military operations temporarily while monitoring the enemy's situation

to restrain; to control; to suppress one's emotions

note or comment added by an editor, author, or researcher to clarify or explain a text

To try and find something with the help of a clue or lead; to follow a trail or evidence to reach a goal.

in due order; in sequence; according to a specific order

(historical) a high-ranking official during the Tang dynasty sent to various circuits to inspect local government and evaluate officials; later evolved into the post of [[观察使|觀察使|guan1 cha2 shi3]]

the principle of distributing consumer goods based on individual needs, especially in the context of a communist society

according to custom; following precedent or regular practice

snap fastener; a type of button made of two metal pieces that snap together

(idiom) to push down the gourd only for the ladle to float up; to be unable to attend to everything at once because there are too many problems to handle

to feel or take a patient's pulse for medical diagnosis; in traditional Chinese medicine, this is done by placing three fingers on the wrist's radial artery

Provincial governor during the early years of the Republic of China; in charge of civil affairs and policing, the title was changed to [[省长|省長|sheng3 zhang3]] in 1916.

to try to force someone to do something against their will; literally "to try to make an ox drink by forcing its head down to the water"

to investigate or examine, especially used in historical or formal contexts

to not play by the rules; to do things in an unconventional or unpredictable way

The division or allocation of a known quantity according to fixed ratios.

to place one's hand on the hilt of a sword, typically as a gesture of readiness, anger, or suspicion

daily; by the day; per diem

occurring or calculated every three months; according to the season

according to a set sequence or order

A religious ceremony, especially in Christianity, where a person of authority places their hands on the head of another during ordination or when imparting a blessing.

a religious rite in which a priest or minister places their hands on a person to confer a blessing or to ordain them

a metal or plastic press stud or snap button used to fasten clothes

A tool or device used to massage the body to relieve fatigue and improve circulation.

a female massage therapist; a woman who provides massages, often implying a parlor setting

handheld device used for body massage to relieve muscle tension

jacuzzi; whirlpool tub; a bathtub equipped with underwater jets to massage the body

on a daily basis; every day; per day (as in payments or calculations)

arranged or occurring in the order of time

monthly; by the month; per month

to investigate a crime and handle the punishment of the offender