something derived from another source, especially in finance, linguistics, or chemistry

to elaborate on a theme or expound on the classics

to multiply or breed, especially in the context of biological offspring or maintaining a lineage

a derivative (complex product derived from simpler source material)

(physics) to diffract

to do things half-heartedly; to merely go through the motions

Xia Yan (1900-1995), Chinese writer, playwright, socialist critic and movie pioneer

to evolve, develop, or transform gradually, particularly in relation to ideas, systems, or designs

to skimp on the job; to work half-heartedly; to perform one's duties perfunctorily

to develop or change gradually over a period of time, often through various stages

Zou Yan (305-240 BC), founder of the School of Yin-Yang of the Warring States Period (475-221 BC)

the Ramayana (Indian epic)

angle of diffraction in physics

to circulate or spread ideas, information, or influence extensively

to deduce, infer, or derive through logical reasoning or elaboration

rich and fertile soil

to give rise to or spawn something new from an existing source

hereditary title bestowed on Confucius' descendants

the official residence of Confucius' descendants at Qufu, Shandong

A compound word whose meaning is unrelated to its individual characters, which are often not used independently in modern Chinese.

diffraction grating (physics)

a product that is derived from an original source or brand, such as merchandise or spin-off goods

spin-off series (TV)

financial derivative

credit derivative (in finance)