strategic pass / barrier or mark (i.e. a level considered impressive, usually a round figure such as 10,000) / instrument of torture used to break limbs
Huaihai Campaign (Nov 1948-Jan 1949), one of the three major campaigns by the People's Liberation Army near the end of the Chinese Civil War, considered the determining battle of the war
(gaming) action points (points required to complete an action) / (Tw) action level (the level of concentration of a harmful substance at which remedial action is considered necessary)
(idiom) Three people are enough to be considered a group rather than a small minority. The expression emphasizes that three already constitute a collective.
(idiom) Traditionally, the marriage of a man and a woman was considered to be arranged by fate. The expression can also refer to a fortunate coincidence.
(idiom) The guilt is so grave that even execution would not be enough to atone for the crime. It describes an offense or a person considered utterly criminal.
(idiom) Not worthy of entering the halls of refined culture. It describes things considered vulgar or of poor quality, especially literary or artistic works.
(idiom) To remedy shortcomings and points that have not been properly considered. It is often used when asking someone to offer comments or corrections.
(idiom) Even the use of the finest weapons and military methods is considered harmful and inauspicious. The expression stresses that war should preferably be avoided.
(idiom) Something that a grown man would not do, meaning a trivial or unworthy matter. It is used to belittle a task or skill considered insignificant.
(idiom) To wear a rooster-shaped cap and wild-boar ornaments. Since these animals were considered combative, the attire expressed a taste for bravery and fighting.
(idiom) Describes an urgent pursuit of truth or a deeply held belief, to the point that gaining enlightenment is considered worth dying for immediately afterward.
(idiom) If this can be tolerated, then there is nothing that cannot be tolerated. It expresses strong indignation at something considered unacceptable.
(idiom) To measure something carefully before presenting it. It describes speech or writing that has been thoroughly considered, precise, and exactly appropriate.
(idiom) According to a superstitious belief, horizontal lines at the corners of the mouth extending into the mouth were considered a sign that one would die of starvation.
(idiom) To be ashamed of ranking behind someone considered inferior in literary reputation. The expression suggests high ambition and exacting standards.
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