执着 執著 zhí zhuó adj. to be strongly attached to / to be dedicated / to cling to / (Buddhism) attachment syn 力争 力爭 lì zhēng v. to work hard for / to do all one can / to contend strongly syn 清淡 qīng dàn adj. light (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored) / insipid / slack (sales) syn 狂顶 狂頂 kuáng dǐng (slang) to strongly support / to strongly approve of 素净 素淨 sù jing simple and neat / quiet (colors) / unobtrusive / (of food) light / not greasy or strongly flavored syn 震动 震動 zhèn dòng v. to shake / to vibrate / to strongly affect / shock / vibration syn 热卖 熱賣 rè mài to sell strongly / to be in great demand 热衷 熱衷 rè zhōng v. to feel strongly about / to be fond of / obsession / deep commitment syn 平缓 平緩 píng huǎn level / almost flat / not strongly sloping / (fig.) moderate / mild-mannered / gentle syn 固守 gù shǒu to strongly defend one's position / to be entrenched / to cling to 迷住 mí zhu to fascinate / to strongly attract / to obsess / to infatuate / to captivate / to enchant syn 力挽狂澜 力挽狂瀾 lì wǎn kuáng lán to pull strongly against a crazy tide (idiom) / fig. to try hard to save a desperate crisis syn 据理力争 據理力爭 jù lǐ lì zhēng to contend on strong grounds / to argue strongly for what is right 热中 熱中 rè zhōng to feel strongly about / to be fond of / obsession / deep commitment / variant of 熱衷|热衷[re4 zhong1] syn 馥郁 馥鬱 fù yù strongly fragrant syn 冯玉祥 馮玉祥 féng yù xiáng Feng Yuxiang (1882-1948), warlord during Republic of China, strongly critical of Chiang Kai-shek 发愤图强 發憤圖強 fā fèn tú qiáng to be strongly determined to succeed (idiom) syn 根深叶茂 根深葉茂 gēn shēn yè mào deep roots and vigorous foliage (idiom) / (fig.) well established and growing strongly syn 壁垒森严 壁壘森嚴 bì lěi sēn yán closely guarded / strongly fortified / sharply divided syn 力主 lì zhǔ advocate strongly syn 措辞强硬 措辭強硬 cuò cí qiáng yìng strongly-worded 劲吹 勁吹 jìng chuī (of wind) to blow strongly / (fig.) (of trends, changes etc) to sweep through society 强烈反对 強烈反對 qiáng liè fǎn duì to oppose strongly / violently opposed to 昂藏 áng cáng tall and strongly built / stalwart / courageous 痛砭 tòng biān to strongly criticize 痛砭时弊 痛砭時弊 tòng biān shí bì to strongly criticize the evils of the day 香馥馥 xiāng fù fù richly scented / strongly perfumed syn 重口味 zhòng kǒu wèi strong flavor (spicy, salty etc) / (of food) strongly flavored / (of a person) having a preference for strong flavors / (slang) intense / hardcore 力荐 力薦 lì jiàn to strongly recommend 嗑CP kē C P (slang) to ship a couple (i.e. to strongly desire that a pair of fictional characters become a couple) / also pr. [ke4 C P] 发力 發力 fā lì to exert oneself / to apply force / (of an enterprise etc) to gain momentum / to perform strongly 寤寐以求 wù mèi yǐ qiú to crave day and night / to strongly desire 力劝 力勸 lì quàn to strongly urge 从中渔利 cóng zhōng yú lì (idiom) To obtain an improper advantage from a conflict or situation in which one is not directly involved. The expression is strongly negative. 东风浩荡 dōng fēng hào dàng (idiom) The east wind, meaning the spring wind, blows strongly. It describes spring spreading across the land and the approach of a general renewal. 动心怵目 動心怵目 dòng xīn chù mù (idiom) To be deeply shaken and strongly moved, sometimes with a sense of fear, by what one sees. 感慨系之 gǎn kǎi xì zhī (idiom) To be deeply moved and unable to stop sighing. It describes a strongly emotional, often melancholy state of mind. 狗彘不若 gǒu zhì bù ruò (idiom) It describes a person whose conduct is considered so vile that it is worse than that of pigs and dogs. It is a strongly insulting expression. 卖国求荣 賣國求榮 mài guó qiú róng (idiom) To collude with or rely on the enemy and sell out one’s country’s interests for personal wealth, power, or advantage. It is strongly condemnatory. syn 欺公罔法 qī gōng wǎng fǎ (idiom) To deceive the public and disregard the law. The expression is strongly negative and condemns illegal conduct. 气焰熏天 qì yàn xūn tiān (idiom) Describes someone whose arrogance and domineering manner are extremely pronounced. It is strongly negative. 强而后可 qiǎng ér hòu kě (idiom) To agree only after being strongly pressed or compelled. It indicates that consent is given only after persistent urging. 群魔乱舞 qún mó luàn wǔ (idiom) Groups of ill-intentioned people run rampant and engage in harmful activities on the political stage. The expression is strongly derogatory. syn 天诛地灭 天誅地滅 tiān zhū dì miè (idiom) Describes crimes so grave that Heaven and Earth cannot tolerate them. It is strongly derogatory and can also be used as a curse. 投梭折齿 tóu suō zhé chǐ (idiom) A woman strongly rejects a man’s advances or teasing. The expression suggests an energetic, sometimes humiliating rebuff. 向火乞儿 xiàng huǒ qǐ ér (idiom) Describes a person who courts the powerful and benefits from their influence, like a beggar warming himself by a fire. It is strongly derogatory. 心长力短 心長力短 xīn cháng lì duǎn (idiom) To strongly wish to act but lack the necessary strength or means. 衣冠枭獍 衣冠梟獍 yī guān xiāo jìng (idiom) Describes a person who is profoundly unfilial and ungrateful toward their parents. The expression is strongly derogatory. 专横跋扈 zhuān hèng bá hù (idiom) To behave in an arbitrary, overbearing, and brutal manner, disregarding reason and others. The expression is strongly negative. syn 一以当百 yī yǐ dāng bǎi (idiom) One person can stand against a hundred. It strongly emphasizes extraordinary bravery and fighting power. 一力撺掇 一力攛掇 yī lì cuān duō (idiom) To strongly urge someone to do something or to strive to bring something about. 东窗计 dōng chuāng jì (idiom) A scheme to harm or eliminate loyal and righteous servants. The expression is strongly derogatory. 中山狼 zhōng shān láng (idiom) It refers to an ungrateful person who repays kindness with harm. The expression is strongly derogatory. 争名逐利 爭名逐利 zhēng míng zhú lì (idiom) To compete for status, reputation, and material benefits. It describes someone strongly preoccupied with fame and gain. 五短三粗 wǔ duǎn sān cū (idiom) Describes a person who is short, stocky, and strongly built. 倚门卖俏 倚門賣俏 yǐ mén mài qiào (idiom) To describe the life of a prostitute enticing passers-by at the entrance of an establishment. The expression is strongly derogatory and dated. 刮刮杂杂 guā guā zá zá (idiom) To describe a fire burning strongly and vigorously. 变幻无穷 變幻無窮 biàn huàn wú qióng (idiom) Describes changes that are varied and inexhaustible, strongly emphasizing their abundance. 变炫无穷 變炫無窮 biàn xuán wú qióng (idiom) Describes changes that are varied and inexhaustible, strongly emphasizing their instability. 口轻舌薄 口輕舌薄 kǒu qīng shé bó (idiom) To describe a sharp, biting, and unkind way of speaking. The expression is strongly derogatory. 国贼禄鬼 國賊祿鬼 guó zéi lù guǐ (idiom) Refers to people who disregard the national interest and eagerly pursue fame, profit, or official positions. The expression is strongly derogatory. 坚甲利刃 堅甲利刃 jiān jiǎ lì rèn (idiom) To describe elite troops that are well equipped and effective in battle. The expression is synonymous with “strongly armored and well-armed forces.” 心长力弱 心長力弱 xīn cháng lì ruò (idiom) To strongly wish to do something but lack the strength or means to accomplish it. 怀诈暴憎 懷詐暴憎 huái zhà bào zēng (idiom) To harbor deceit and openly display hatred. It describes a sinister and vicious person, with a strongly negative connotation. 恣肆无忌 恣肆無忌 zì sì wú jì (idiom) To act recklessly and do whatever one pleases without regard for any prohibition. The expression is strongly pejorative. 恬不知愧 tián bù zhī kuì (idiom) To remain completely unashamed of disgraceful conduct and feel no embarrassment about it. The expression is strongly derogatory. 惊世震俗 驚世震俗 jīng shì zhèn sú (idiom) Causes shock or alarm among ordinary people. It describes words, actions, or events that strongly challenge common conventions. 惊才绝绝 jīng cái jué jué (idiom) Describes extraordinary talent and exceptionally beautiful literary style. It is strongly laudatory. 愤世嫉恶 fèn shì jí è (idiom) To detest and condemn a corrupt and dark social order. The expression describes a strongly critical rejection of the society and customs of one's time. 搜肠润吻 sōu cháng rùn wěn (idiom) To drink tea to moisten the throat and stimulate literary inspiration. It strongly conveys the pleasure of drinking tea. 摇笔弄舌 yáo bǐ nòng shé (idiom) To use one’s pen and tongue to sow discord and stir up trouble. The expression is strongly derogatory. 日不我与 日不我與 rì bù wǒ yǔ (idiom) Time does not wait for me. It strongly emphasizes the need to seize the moment and act promptly. 晋惠闻蛙 jìn huì wén wā (idiom) Describes a person who is ignorant and narrow-minded, with little understanding of the world and public affairs. It is strongly derogatory. 曲学阿世 qū xué ē shì (idiom) To study unorthodox or distorted doctrines in order to conform to current fashions and curry favor. The expression is strongly pejorative. 柴虎肆虐 chái hú sì nüè (idiom) Describes evil people who run rampant and act unlawfully like ferocious beasts. It is strongly pejorative. 武断专横 wǔ duàn zhuān héng (idiom) To describe someone who relies on power to make unilateral decisions and act in an overbearing, arbitrary manner. The expression is strongly negative. 汝成人耶 rǔ chéng rén yé (idiom) “Do you really still count as a human being?” A reproachful expression that strongly questions someone’s humanity or morality. 深沟坚壁 shēn gōu jiān bì (idiom) Deep moats and sturdy walls, that is, strongly fortified defensive works. Figuratively, a firmly established defensive position. 牛高马大 牛高馬大 niú gāo mǎ dà (idiom) Describes a person who is tall, large, and strongly built. 狂为乱道 kuáng wéi luàn dào (idiom) To act arrogantly and speak in a confused or reckless manner. The expression is strongly derogatory. 疾之如仇 jí zhī rú chóu (idiom) To hate or resent others as though they were enemies. It describes a strongly hostile personal disposition. 疾恶若仇 jí è ruò chóu (idiom) To hate bad people and wrongdoing as though they were enemies. It describes a strongly hostile attitude toward evil. 白衣宰相 bái yī zǎi xiàng (idiom) A person without official rank from a prime minister’s family who abuses that family connection to wield power. The expression is strongly derogatory. 相与一口 相與一口 xiāng yǔ yī kǒu (idiom) To collude and speak with one voice. The expression is strongly negative, suggesting collusion and self-serving unanimity. 石城汤池 石城湯池 shí chéng tāng chí (idiom) A city or fortress that is very strongly defended and difficult to capture. 胆小如豆 dǎn xiǎo rú dòu (idiom) Describes someone who is extremely timid and lacking in courage. It strongly emphasizes the person’s cowardice. 腼颜人世 miǎn yán rén shì (idiom) Describes living in the world in shame after losing one's dignity or betraying one's principles. It is strongly derogatory. 蔑伦悖理 miè lún bèi lǐ (idiom) To violate morality and ethical principles. The expression strongly condemns conduct that goes against moral standards. 行同犬彘 xíng tóng quǎn zhì (idiom) In older usage, it describes a shameless person whose behavior is compared with that of a dog or pig. It is strongly derogatory. 见棱见角 jiàn léng jiàn jiǎo (idiom) To have a strongly defined personality and display one’s character openly. It describes someone assertive and distinctive. 谋逆不轨 謀逆不軌 móu nì bù guǐ (idiom) To plot rebellion or an unlawful seizure of power. The expression is strongly derogatory and is used in political or legal contexts. 谗口铄金 讒口鑠金 chán kǒu shuò jīn (idiom) Slander is powerful enough to melt gold and stone. The expression strongly emphasizes how malicious rumors can harm worthy and capable people. 贪功起衅 貪功起釁 tān gōng qǐ xìn (idiom) To crave credit for oneself and deliberately provoke trouble. The expression is strongly pejorative. 贪如饕餮 貪如饕餮 tān rú tāo tiè (idiom) Describes a person who is both greedy and fierce, like a legendary ravenous beast. The expression is strongly pejorative. 赖骨顽皮 lài gǔ wán pí (idiom) Describes someone overbearing and stubborn who refuses to admit guilt or accept defeat. It is strongly pejorative. 辜恩负义 gū ēn fù yì (idiom) To be ungrateful and betray one's loyalty or obligations. The expression is strongly derogatory. 违天悖理 wéi tiān bèi lǐ (idiom) To act cruelly and violate moral principles and the natural order. The expression is strongly negative and condemns profoundly unjust conduct. 郦寄卖友 酈寄賣友 lì jì mài yǒu (idiom) Refers to betraying or selling out a friend. The expression is strongly negative in connotation. 酒酽花浓 jiǔ yàn huā nóng (idiom) The wine is full-bodied and the flowers strongly fragrant / the expression evokes a beautiful and harmonious moment. 