mood; state of mind; a person's psychological state or feelings such as joy, anger, or sadness

the main threads or sequence of a matter; a systematic arrangement that allows one to handle a task

to be in order; to be arranged properly; everything being set

train of thought; the thread or sequence of one's ideas

emotional; sentimental; prone to being driven by emotions rather than reason, such as being easily agitated or lacking calm thought when speaking and acting

reign name of the penultimate Qing dynasty emperor, specifically the years 1875 to 1908

state of mind; person's inner feelings or emotions

to be disgruntled or in a bad mood; to be emotionally unstable because of dissatisfaction with a situation

multitude of loose ends; a plethora of things to tackle; chaotic or very complicated

gloomy mood; melancholy or sorrowful feelings

the quality or state of being emotional

to be in an unquiet state of mind; feeling restless or in a flutter

The introductory chapter of a book or an academic paper that outlines the main content and purpose; also known as [[导言|導言|dao3 yan2]] or [[绪言|緒言|xu4 yan2]]

Ferdinand de Saussure (1857-1913), Swiss linguist

(literary) the emotions or sadness felt when people separate from each other

The introductory chapter or preface of a book or thesis that outlines the main themes; unlike a general preface, this is considered an integral part of the main text; also called [[导言|導言|dao3 yan2]] or [[绪论|緒論|xu4 lun4]]

(literary) state of mind; mood; the thread of one's thoughts

to be completely at a loss or in a jumble; having no idea where to start because a situation is so complex or messy

the sad feeling or mood one has when being separated from others

(literary) legacy, customs, or assets handed down from ancestors or a previous age; a throwback or remnant of the past

an inkling or clue; the start and development of a situation; a general outline

an endless stream of worries and dreamy thoughts; describes a state of having countless anxieties and preoccupations

listless and indifferent; feeling bored and depressed, often as a result of being distracted by emotional worries or missing someone

used to describe a situation that is complex, messy, or has a vast number of details to deal with

François Xavier d'Entrecolles (1664-1741), a French Jesuit missionary to the court of Emperor Kangxi who is known for reporting the secrets of Chinese porcelain manufacture to Europe

everything is in its place and ready

The legacy, heritage, or business handed down by one's ancestors

The ninth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, who reigned from 1875 to 1908.

To begin to take shape or get on the right track; to start moving in the right direction or get into the swing of things

the work, achievements, or unfinished business of those who came before; the legacy of ancestors

anti-American sentiment; feelings or attitudes of hostility toward the United States

A failing enterprise or a hopeless case

out of sorts; in a bad mood; feeling depressed or gloomy

the emotional benefit or value provided by someone or something; often used to describe how well a partner or brand provides emotional comfort or positive feelings

the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions as well as those of others; often abbreviated as [[情商|情商|qing2 shang1]]

Ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, recognize others' emotions, and handle interpersonal relationships; abbreviated as [[情商|情商|qing2 shang1]].

emotional state; mood

the Yiddish language

Taiwan term for a sequence of instructions within a computer program that can be managed independently by a scheduler

nationalist feelings or sentiment

to be without offspring or descendants; to have one's lineage cut off

(literary) one's business or calling; a career or undertaking, often used in the context of continuing an inherited or ancestral legacy

remnants or leftovers; often refers to something remaining of one's learning, morality, or specialized knowledge

The first fight or engagement in a war or campaign; can also refer to the beginning stages of a competition.

(literary) a late-season or lingering breeze, particularly the tail end of winter's wind

a persistent feeling of inadequacy or being less than others

offspring or descendants of a common ancestor