(of celestial bodies etc) to move along one's course / (fig.) to function / to be in operation / (of a train service etc) to operate / to run / (of a computer) to run
(term coined c. 1920s) unequal treaty – a treaty between China and one or more aggressor nations (including Russia, Japan and various Western powers) which imposed humiliating conditions on China (in the 19th and early 20th centuries)
life is motion (popular saying with many possible interpretations) / Physical effort is vital for our bodies to function (Aristotle). / Life derives from physical exercise.
to return to old ways (a Confucian aspiration) / to turn back the clock / neoclassical school during Tang and Song associated with classical writing 古文 / retro (fashion style based on nostalgia, esp. for 1960s)
Daoist School of the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), based on the teachings of Laozi or Lao-tze 老子[Lao3 zi3] (c. 500 BC-) and Zhuangzi 莊子|庄子[Zhuang1 zi3] (369-286 BC)
lit. flower viewing from horseback (idiom) / a fleeting glance in passing / fig. superficial understanding from cursory observation / to make a quick judgment based on inadequate information
Investiture of the Gods, major Ming dynasty vernacular novel of mythology and fantasy, very loosely based on King Wu of Zhou's 周武王[Zhou1 Wu3 wang2] overthrow of the Shang, subsequent material for opera, film, TV series, computer games etc
Tripitaka, the central character of the 16th century novel "Journey to the West" 西遊記|西游记[Xi1you2Ji4], based on the monk Xuanzang 玄奘[Xuan2zang4] (602-664)
Investiture of the Gods, major Ming dynasty vernacular novel of mythology and fantasy, very loosely based on King Wu of Zhou's 周武王[Zhou1 Wu3 wang2] overthrow of the Shang, subsequent material for opera, film, TV series, computer games etc
ancient classification system for musical instruments, based on the material of which the instrument is made (metal 金, stone 石, clay 土, leather 革, silk 絲|丝, wood 木, gourd 匏, bamboo 竹) / the eight kinds of sound produced by instruments in these categories / music
(idiom based on Sunzi's "The Art of War" 孫子兵法|孙子兵法[Sun1zi3 Bing1fa3]) to deploy one's troops in such a way that there is no possibility of retreat, so that they will fight for their lives and win the battle / to fight desperately when confronted with mortal danger / to find a way to emerge from a dire situation
lit. flower viewing from horseback (idiom) / fig. superficial understanding from cursory observation / to make a quick judgment based on inadequate information
Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of their Intermediate-range and Shorter-range Missiles / Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty / INF Treaty / Washington Treaty
Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of their Intermediate-range and Shorter-range Missiles / Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty / INF Treaty / Washington Treaty
Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms / Treaty on the Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms / Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty / SALT II Treaty
Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms / Treaty on the Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms / Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty / SALT II Treaty
Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms / Treaty on the Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms / Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty / SALT II Treaty
Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies / Outer Space Treaty
International Treaty for the Limitation of Naval Armament / Treaty Between the United States of America, the British Empire, France, Italy, and Japan / Washington Naval Treaty
Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms / Treaty on Strategic Offensive Arms / START I Treaty / START I
Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms / Treaty on Strategic Offensive Arms / START I Treaty / START I
Treaty of Amsterdam amending the Treaty on European Union, the Treaties establishing the European Communities and certain related acts / Treaty of Amsterdam
International Treaty for the Limitation of Naval Armament / Treaty Between the United States of America, the British Empire, France, Italy, and Japan / Washington Naval Treaty
The four tones
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