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豆腐干 豆腐乾 dòu fu gān pressed tofu / dried tofu (ingredient of Chinese cuisine made by pressing, drying and flavoring tofu to produce a firm chewy block, typically cut into thin strips when preparing a dish) / see 豆干[dou4gan1] syn
生员 生員 shēng yuán scholar preparing for imperial examinations (in former times) syn
筹备国际老年人年欧洲专家会议 Conference of European Experts Preparing for the International Year of Older Persons
国家生物多样性战略和行动计划编写指南 Guide for Countries Preparing National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans
公约起草工作组 公約起草工作組 Working Group for preparing a draft convention
题库 題庫 tí kù question bank (for examiners creating an exam, or students preparing for an exam)
豆干 豆乾 dòu gān pressed tofu / dried tofu (ingredient of Chinese cuisine made by pressing, drying and flavoring tofu to produce a firm chewy block, typically cut into thin strips when preparing a dish)
吹角连营 吹角連營 chuī jiǎo lián yíng (idiom) The sound of the attack horns rings throughout the military camp. The expression evokes an army preparing for battle and the imminence of combat.
急来报佛脚 jí lái bào fó jiǎo (idiom) To rush to prepare only when a deadline or difficulty is imminent, instead of preparing in advance.
醴酒不设 醴酒不設 lǐ jiǔ bù shè (idiom) No longer preparing sweet wine for a guest who does not like alcohol. Figuratively, it describes a gradual decline in courtesy toward someone.
立于不败之地 lì yú bù bài zhī dì (idiom) To put oneself in a position where one cannot be defeated, by preparing so as to minimize the risk of failure.
揎拳捋袖 xuān quán luō xiù (idiom) To roll up one's sleeves and raise one's fists. It describes someone who is furious and preparing to fight.
临时磨枪 lín shí mó qiāng (idiom) To begin preparing only at the last moment, when a deadline or difficulty is near. The expression criticizes late and rushed preparation.
以进为退 yǐ jìn wéi tuì (idiom) To pretend to advance while actually preparing to retreat / also, to appear to move forward while really planning to yield ground.
养儿代老，积谷防饥 yǎng ér dài lǎo，jī gǔ fáng jī (idiom) Raise a son to have support in old age, and store grain to guard against famine. More broadly, it refers to preparing for future needs.
养儿待老，积谷防饥 yǎng ér dài lǎo，jī gǔ fáng jī (idiom) To raise a son for support in old age and store grain against famine. It describes preparing for future family and material needs.
含毫吮墨 hán háo shǔn mò (idiom) To hold the brush tip and draw up the ink, an image of preparing and concentrating before writing. It also refers to deep thought during literary creation.
吮毫搦管 shǔn háo nuò guǎn (idiom) To prepare the ink and moisten the brush. It usually describes someone reflecting on a piece of writing and preparing to write.
塞井夷灶 sāi jǐng yí zào (idiom) Filling wells and leveling cooking stoves means preparing a position for battle or resolving to fight with no way of retreat.
弹冠振衿 彈冠振衿 tán guān zhèn jīn (idiom) Originally, it means to tidy one’s clothes and headwear. It later came to refer mainly to preparing to enter official service.
忧盛危明 憂盛危明 yōu shèng wēi míng (idiom) To remain alert to possible dangers in times of prosperity and success. It expresses the idea of preparing for difficulties even in conditions of security.
急则抱佛脚 jí zé bào fó jiǎo (idiom) To start preparing hurriedly only when the situation has become urgent.
急来抱佛脚 jí lái bào fó jiǎo (idiom) To start preparing in a panic only when the matter is already urgent.
所图不轨 所圖不軌 suǒ tú bù guǐ (idiom) To plot an illegal or improper act. It describes someone preparing to do something wrong.
拈弓搭箭 niān gōng dā jiàn (idiom) To hold a bow in one hand and place an arrow on the string with the other, preparing to shoot.
掳袖揎拳 擄袖揎拳 lǔ xiù xuān quán (idiom) To roll up one's sleeves, bare one's arms, and clench one's fists. It describes someone preparing to fight.
揎拳拢袖 揎拳攏袖 xuān quán lǒng xiù (idiom) To clench one’s fists and roll up one’s sleeves. It describes someone preparing to fight.
揎拳捰袖 xuān quán lǒng xiù (idiom) To extend one’s fists and roll up one’s sleeves, adopting a coarse and aggressive posture or preparing to fight.
揎拳掳袖 揎拳擄袖 xuān quán lǔ xiù (idiom) To roll up one’s sleeves and clench one’s fists. It describes someone preparing to fight or act aggressively.
揎拳裸袖 xuān quán luǒ xiù (idiom) See 揎拳捋袖: to roll up one’s sleeves and clench one’s fists, preparing to fight or act violently.
撩衣奋臂 撩衣奮臂 liáo yī fèn bì (idiom) To pull up one’s clothes and raise one’s arms, taking the stance of someone preparing to fight.
撺拳拢袖 攛拳攏袖 cuān quán lǒng xiù (idiom) To clench one’s fists and roll up one’s sleeves. It describes an attitude showing that someone is preparing to fight.
槌牛酾酒 槌牛釃酒 chuí niú shāi jiǔ (idiom) To slaughter an ox and filter wine. It refers to preparing food and wine for a feast or to entertain guests.
磨墨濡毫 mó mò rú háo (idiom) To grind the ink and moisten the brush. It means preparing to write or practice calligraphy.
祼袖揎拳 luǒ xiù xuān quán (idiom) The expression describes intense anger, with the image of preparing to fight. It can also convey great energy and eagerness.
秣马脂车 秣馬脂車 mò mǎ zhī chē (idiom) To feed the horses and grease the chariot. It refers to preparing for war or getting means of transport ready.
蓄谋已久 蓄謀已久 xù móu yǐ jiǔ (idiom) To have been planning and preparing something for a very long time. The expression is derogatory in tone.
蠕蠕而动 rú rú ér dòng (idiom) Describes the slow, writhing movement of an insect, or the appearance of people or things preparing to move gradually.
蠢蠢思动 chǔn chǔn sī dòng (idiom) Describes enemies plotting an attack or malicious people preparing to cause trouble or damage.
袒臂挥拳 tǎn bì huī quán (idiom) To roll up one’s sleeves, bare one’s arms, and wave one’s fists. It describes someone preparing to resort to physical violence.
阳解阴毒 yáng jiě yīn dú (idiom) To pretend to make peace while secretly preparing to strike or cause harm.
黄白之术 huáng bái zhī shù (idiom) The term refers to Daoist alchemy, the supposed art of preparing elixirs and transforming base metals into gold or silver.
The four tones The four tones of Mandarin Pitch over time: tone 1 high and level (red), tone 2 rising (orange), tone 3 falling then rising (green), tone 4 falling (blue). tone 1 tone 2 tone 3 tone 4 Time Pitch

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