//The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/25 words - 2 min 马[馬] mǎ horse; CL:匹[pi3]; horse or cavalry piece in Chinese chess; knight in Western chess 庄[莊] zhuāng farmstead; village; manor; place of business; banker (in a gambling game); grave or solemn; holdings of a landlord (in imperial China) 让开[讓開] ràngkāi to get out of the way; to step aside 伯伯[伯伯] bóbo father's elder brother; uncle 元[元] yuán currency unit (esp. Chinese yuan); first; original; primary; fundamental; constituent; part; era (of a reign); meta- (prefix); (math.) argument; variable; (Tw) (geology) eon 安康[安康] ānkāng good health 酒宴[酒宴] jiǔyàn feast; repose 十拿九稳[十拿九穩] shínájiǔwěn to be a cinch; in the bag; (of a person) confident of success 万无一失[萬無一失] wànwúyīshī surefire; absolutely safe (idiom) 胡[胡] hú non-Han people, esp. from central Asia; reckless; outrageous; what?; why?; to complete a winning hand at mahjong (also written 和[hu2]) 饼[餅] bǐng round flat cake; cookie; cake; pastry; CL:張|张[zhang1] 喏[喏] nuò (indicating agreement) yes; all right; (drawing attention to) look!; here!; variant of 諾|诺[nuo4] 保[保] bǎo to defend; to protect; to keep; to guarantee; to ensure; civil administration unit in the baojia 保甲[bao3 jia3] system (old) 载[載] zài to carry; to convey; to load; to hold; to fill up; and; also; as well as; simultaneously 节[節] jié festival; holiday; node; joint; section; segment; part; to economize; to save; to abridge; moral integrity; classifier for segments, e.g. lessons, train wagons, biblical verses; CL:個|个[ge4] 西[西] xī west 市[市] shì market; city; CL:個|个[ge4] 开市[開市] kāishì (of a store, stock market etc) to open for trading; to make the first transaction of the day 大唐[大唐] DàTáng the Tang dynasty (618-907) 正月[正月] Zhēngyuè first month of the lunar year 十四[十四] shísì fourteen; 14 适逢[適逢] shìféng to just happen to coincide with 灯会[燈會] dēnghuì carnival during the Lantern Festival, with lantern displays and traditional folk performances such as stilt walking and lion dance 遍[遍] biàn everywhere; all over; classifier for actions: one time 长安[長安] Cháng'ān Chang'an (ancient name of Xi'an 西安[Xi1 an1]) capital of China during Tang Dynasty 唐朝[Tang2 chao2]; now 長安區|长安区[Chang2 an1 Qu1], a district of Xi'an //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/50 words - 2 min 华灯[華燈] huádēng light; decorated lantern 圣人[聖人] shèngrén saint; sage; refers to Confucius 孔子[Kong3 zi3]; the current reigning Emperor 诏令[詔令] zhàolìng imperial order 此刻[此刻] cǐkè this moment; now; at present 直到[直到] zhídào until 次日[次日] cìrì next day; the morrow 巳时[巳時] sìshí 9-11 am (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times) 城[城] chéng city walls; city; town; CL:座[zuo4],道[dao4],個|个[ge4] 暂停[暫停] zàntíng to suspend; time-out (e.g. in sports); stoppage; pause (media player) 宵禁[宵禁] xiāojìn night curfew 汝[汝] rǔ thou 无论[無論] wúlùn no matter what or how; regardless of whether... 来自[來自] láizì to come from (a place); From: (in email header) 何[何] hé what; how; why; which; carry 方[方] fāng square; power or involution (math.); upright; honest; fair and square; direction; side; party (to a contract, dispute etc); place; method; prescription (medicine); just when; only or just; classifier for square things; abbr. for square or cubic meter 国[國] guó country; nation; state; national; CL:個|个[ge4] 须[須] xū must; to have to; to wait 勘验[勘驗] kānyàn to investigate; examination 此后[此後] cǐhòu after this; afterwards; hereafter 十二[十二] shí'èr twelve; 12 时辰[時辰] shíchen time; one of the 12 two-hour periods of the day 皆[皆] jiē all; each and every; in all cases 坊间[坊間] fāngjiān street stalls; bookshops; in the streets 来往[來往] láiwǎng to come and go; to have dealings with; to be in relation with 巳[巳] sì 6th earthly branch: 9-11 a.m., 4th solar month (5th May-5th June), year of the Snake; ancient Chinese compass point: 150° //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/75 words - 5 min 荒[荒] huāng desolate; shortage; scarce; out of practice; absurd; uncultivated; to neglect 落[落] luò to fall or drop; (of the sun) to set; (of a tide) to go out; to lower; to decline or sink; to lag or fall behind; to fall onto; to rest with; to get or receive; to write down; whereabouts; settlement 不及[不及] bùjí to fall short of; not as good as; too late 细[細] xì thin or slender; finely particulate; thin and soft; fine; delicate; trifling; (of a sound) quiet; frugal 檀[檀] tán sandalwood; hardwood; purple-red 望[望] wàng full moon; to hope; to expect; to visit; to gaze (into the distance); to look towards; towards 楼[樓] lóu house with more than 1 story; storied building; floor; CL:層|层[ceng2],座[zuo4],棟|栋[dong4] 今日[今日] jīnrì today 大用[大用] dàyòng to put sb in powerful position; to empower 惊喜[驚喜] jīngxǐ nice surprise; to be pleasantly surprised 多数[多數] duōshù majority; most 但愿[但願] dànyuàn if only (sth were possible); I wish (that) 公子[公子] gōngzǐ son of an official; son of nobility; your son (honorific) 认错[認錯] rèncuò to admit an error; to acknowledge one's mistake 敬[敬] jìng to respect; to venerate; to salute; to offer 罪[罪] zuì guilt; crime; fault; blame; sin 乃[乃] nǎi to be; thus; so; therefore; then; only; thereupon 恶[惡] è evil; fierce; vicious; ugly; coarse; to harm 恶[惡] wù to hate; to loathe; ashamed; to fear; to slander 九[九] jiǔ nine; 9 不义[不義] bùyì injustice 刑部[刑部] Xíngbù Ministry of Justice (in imperial China) 大理[大理] dàlǐ judicial officer; justice of the peace (old) 寺[寺] sì Buddhist temple; mosque; government office (old) 定[定] dìng to set; to fix; to determine; to decide; to order 斩[斬] zhǎn to behead (as form of capital punishment); to chop //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/100 words - 5 min 刑[刑] xíng punishment; penalty; sentence; torture; corporal punishment 永[永] yǒng forever; always; perpetual 赦[赦] shè to pardon (a convict) 赦免[赦免] shèmiǎn to pardon; to absolve; to exempt from punishment 无视[無視] wúshì to ignore; to disregard 唐[唐] táng to exaggerate; empty; in vain; old variant of 螗[tang2] 律[律] lǜ law 李[李] lǐ plum 调[調] diào to transfer; to move (troops or cadres); to investigate; to enquire into; accent; view; argument; key (in music); mode (music); tune; tone; melody 调[調] tiáo to harmonize; to reconcile; to blend; to suit well; to adjust; to regulate; to season (food); to provoke; to incite 出狱[出獄] chūyù to be released from prison 方才[方才] fāngcái just now; then 不曾[不曾] bùcéng hasn't yet; hasn't ever 透露[透露] tòulù to leak out; to divulge; to reveal 身分[身分] shēnfèn variant of 身份; identity; status; capacity; dignity; position; rank 此处[此處] cǐchù this place; here (literary) 景[景] jǐng bright; circumstance; scenery 龙[龍] lóng dragon; CL:條|条[tiao2]; imperial 观[觀] guān to look at; to watch; to observe; to behold; to advise; concept; point of view; outlook 旧址[舊址] jiùzhǐ former site; old location 残垣[殘垣] cányuán (literary) ruined walls; ruins 地处[地處] dìchǔ to be located at; to be situated in 德[德] dé virtue; goodness; morality; ethics; kindness; favor; character; kind 坊[坊] fáng workshop; mill; Taiwan pr. [fang1] 左[左] zuǒ left; the Left (politics); east; unorthodox; queer; wrong; differing; opposite; variant of 佐[zuo3] 邻[鄰] lín neighbor; adjacent; close to //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/125 words - 6 min 复[復] fù to go and return; to return; to resume; to return to a normal or original state; to repeat; again; to recover; to restore; to turn over; to reply; to answer; to reply to a letter; to retaliate; to carry out 建[建] jiàn to establish; to found; to set up; to build; to construct 右[右] yòu right (-hand); the Right (politics); west (old) 京[京] jīng capital city of a country; big; algebraic term for a large number (old); artificial mound (old) 兆[兆] zhào omen; to foretell; million; mega-; trillion; tera-; billion (old) 府[府] fǔ seat of government; government repository (archive); official residence; mansion; presidential palace; (honorific) Your home; prefecture (from Tang to Qing times) 公[公] gōng public; collectively owned; common; international (e.g. high seas, metric system, calendar); make public; fair; just; Duke, highest of five orders of nobility 五等爵位[wu3 deng3 jue2 wei4]; honorable (gentlemen); father-in-law; male (animal) 廨[廨] xiè office 园[園] yuán land used for growing plants; site used for public recreation; abbr. for a place ending in 園|园, such as a botanical garden 植物園|植物园, kindergarten 幼兒園|幼儿园 etc 荒废[荒廢] huāngfèi to abandon (cultivated fields); no longer cultivated; to lie waste; wasted; to neglect (one's work or study) 舆[輿] yú carriage; sedan chair; world 图[圖] tú diagram; picture; drawing; chart; map; CL:張|张[zhang1]; to plan; to scheme; to attempt; to pursue; to seek 上都[上都] Shàngdū Shangdu, also known as Xanadu, summer capital of the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) 标注[標注] biāozhù to mark out; to tag; to put a sign on sth explaining or calling attention to; to annotate (e.g. a character with its pinyin) 太子[太子] tàizǐ crown prince 私[私] sī personal; private; selfish 司[司] sī to take charge of; to manage; department (under a ministry) 丞[丞] chéng deputy 朝[朝] cháo imperial or royal court; government; dynasty; reign of a sovereign or emperor; court or assembly held by a sovereign or emperor; to make a pilgrimage to; facing; towards 朝[朝] zhāo morning 隋[隋] Suí the Sui dynasty (581-617 AD); surname Sui 吾[吾] wú I; my (old) 世[世] shì life; age; generation; era; world; lifetime; epoch; descendant; noble 望族[望族] wàngzú distinguished or prominent family; influential clan (old) 龄[齡] líng age; length of experience, membership etc 称[稱] chēng to weigh; to state; to name; name; appellation; to praise //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/150 words - 6 min 友[友] yǒu friend 监[監] jiān to supervise; to inspect; jail; prison 师[師] shī teacher; master; expert; model; army division; (old) troops; to dispatch troops 宗[宗] zōng school; sect; purpose; model; ancestor; clan; to take as one's model (in academic or artistic work); classifier for batches, items, cases (medical or legal), reservoirs 汜[汜] sì stream which returns after branching 将军[將軍] jiāngjūn general; high-ranking military officer; to check or checkmate; fig. to embarrass; to challenge; to put sb on the spot 亦[亦] yì also 随[隨] suí to follow; to comply with; varying according to...; to allow; subsequently 叶[葉] yè leaf; page; lobe; (historical) period; classifier for small boats 法[法] fǎ law; method; way; Buddhist teaching; Legalist 善[善] shàn good (virtuous); benevolent; well-disposed; good at sth; to improve or perfect 修道[修道] xiūdào to practice Daoism 召[召] zhào to call together; to summon; to convene; temple or monastery (used in place names in Inner Mongolia) 共[共] gòng common; general; to share; together; total; altogether; abbr. for 共產黨|共产党[Gong4 chan3 dang3], Communist party 辩[辯] biàn to dispute; to debate; to argue; to discuss 真意[真意] zhēnyì real intention; true meaning; correct interpretation 设立[設立] shèlì to set up; to establish 衙门[衙門] yámen government office in feudal China; yamen 确[確] què authenticated; solid; firm; real; true 死罪[死罪] sǐzuì mortal crime; capital offense 豁免[豁免] huòmiǎn to exempt; exemption 便[便] biàn plain; informal; suitable; convenient; opportune; to urinate or defecate; equivalent to 就[jiu4]: then; in that case; even if; soon afterwards 无罪[無罪] wúzuì innocent; guileless; not guilty (of crime) 逍遥自在[逍遙自在] xiāoyáozìzai free and at leisure (idiom); unfettered; outside the reach of the law (of criminal); at large 办妥[辦妥] bàntuǒ to arrange; to settle; to complete; to carry through //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/175 words - 9 min 崔[崔] cuī high mountain; precipitous 郎[郎] láng (arch.) minister; official; noun prefix denoting function or status; a youth 贷[貸] dài to lend on interest; to borrow; a loan; leniency; to make excuses; to pardon; to forgive 超过[超過] chāoguò to surpass; to exceed; to outstrip 容忍[容忍] róngrěn to put up with; to tolerate 数量[數量] shùliàng amount; quantity; CL:個|个[ge4]; quantitative 何必[何必] hébì there is no need; why should 旅[旅] lǚ trip; travel; to travel; brigade (army) 帅[帥] shuài handsome; graceful; smart; commander in chief; (coll.) cool!; sweet! 器[器] qì device; tool; utensil; CL:臺|台[tai2] 失察[失察] shīchá to fail in observing or supervising; to miss; to let sth slip through 致[致] zhì to send; to devote; to deliver; to cause; to convey 败[敗] bài to defeat; to damage; to lose (to an opponent); to fail; to wither 令[令] lìng to order; to command; an order; warrant; writ; to cause; to make sth happen; virtuous; honorific title; season; government position (old) 队[隊] duì squadron; team; group; CL:個|个[ge4] 黄山[黃山] Huángshān Mt Huang; Yellow mountains; Huangshan prefecture-level city centered around Huangshan Mountains in south Anhui 及[及] jí and; to reach; up to; in time for 殒命[殞命] yǔnmìng to die; to perish 请罪[請罪] qǐngzuì to apologize humbly; to beg forgiveness 退下[退下] tuìxià to retire; to withdraw; to retreat; to step down 湿衣[濕衣] shīyī wetsuit 生病[生病] shēngbìng to fall ill 身后[身後] shēnhòu posthumous; one's social background; behind the body 弟弟[弟弟] dìdi younger brother; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 兵[兵] bīng soldiers; a force; an army; weapons; arms; military; warlike; CL:個|个[ge4] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/200 words - 9 min 贼[賊] zéi thief; traitor; wily; deceitful; evil; extremely 有意思[有意思] yǒuyìsi interesting; meaningful; enjoyable; fun 陇[隴] Lǒng short name for Gansu province 甘肅省|甘肃省[Gan1 su4 Sheng3] 军[軍] jūn army; military; arms; CL:個|个[ge4] 转回[轉回] zhuǎnhuí to turn back; to put back; reversal; melodic inversion (in music) 半年[半年] bànnián half a year 耿直[耿直] gěngzhí honest; frank; candid 烈性[烈性] lièxìng strong; intense; spirited; virulent 不成[不成] bùchéng won't do; unable to; (at the end of a rhetorical question) can that be? 牢[牢] láo firm; sturdy; fold (for animals); sacrifice; prison 享[享] xiǎng to enjoy; to benefit; to have the use of 餐[餐] cān meal; to eat; classifier for meals 仵作[仵作] wǔzuò coroner (old) 报[報] bào to announce; to inform; report; newspaper; recompense; revenge; CL:份[fen4],張|张[zhang1] 布[布] bù cloth; to declare; to announce; to spread; to make known 商[商] shāng commerce; merchant; dealer; to consult; 2nd note in pentatonic scale; quotient (as in 智商[zhi4 shang1], intelligence quotient) 兼[兼] jiān double; twice; simultaneous; holding two or more (official) posts at the same time 牙[牙] yá tooth; ivory; CL:顆|颗[ke1] 四十[四十] sìshí forty; 40 致命[致命] zhìmìng fatal; mortal; deadly; to sacrifice one's life 遭[遭] zāo to meet by chance (usually with misfortune); classifier for events: time, turn, incident 拔[拔] bá to pull up; to pull out; to draw out by suction; to select; to pick; to stand out (above level); to surpass; to seize 舌[舌] shé tongue 失血[失血] shīxuè blood loss 亡[亡] wáng to die; to lose; to be gone; to flee; deceased //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/225 words - 10 min 大力[大力] dàlì energetically; vigorously 扭[扭] niǔ to turn; to twist; to wring; to sprain; to swing one's hips 脖[脖] bó neck 颈[頸] jǐng neck 表明[表明] biǎomíng to make clear; to make known; to state clearly; to indicate; known 靖安[靖安] Jìng'ān Jing'an county in Yichun 宜春, Jiangxi 勘[勘] kān to investigate; to survey; to collate 平镇[平鎮] Píngzhèn Pingzhen or Pingchen city in Taoyuan county 桃園縣|桃园县[Tao2 yuan2 xian4], north Taiwan 曰[曰] yuē to speak; to say 靖[靖] jìng quiet; peaceful; to make tranquil; to pacify 四方[四方] sìfāng four-way; four-sided; in all directions; everywhere 朝廷[朝廷] cháotíng court; imperial household; dynasty 新近[新近] xīnjìn newly 秘[秘] mì secret; secretary 设[設] shè to set up; to arrange; to establish; to found; to display 官署[官署] guānshǔ official institution; state bureau 统摄[統攝] tǒngshè to command 策[策] cè policy; plan; scheme; bamboo slip for writing (old); to whip (a horse); to encourage; riding crop with sharp spines (old); essay written for the imperial examinations (old); upward horizontal stroke in calligraphy 防[防] fáng to protect; to defend; to guard against; to prevent 官[官] guān government official; governmental; official; public; organ of the body; CL:個|个[ge4] 讳[諱] huì to avoid mentioning; taboo word; name of deceased emperor or superior 执[執] zhí to execute (a plan); to grasp 品[品] pǐn article; commodity; product; goods; kind; grade; rank; character; disposition; nature; temperament; variety; to taste sth; to sample; to criticize; to comment; to judge; to size up; fret (on a guitar or lute) 秘书[秘書] mìshū secretary 统管[統管] tǒngguǎn unified administration //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/250 words - 11 min 明[明] míng bright; opposite: dark 暗[an4]; (of meaning) clear; to understand; next; public or open; wise; generic term for a sacrifice to the gods 档[檔] dàng official records; grade (of goods); file; records; shelves; slot; gap; crosspiece; classifier for crosspieces; classifier for events, affairs etc; Taiwan pr. [dang3] 朝中[朝中] CháoZhōng North Korea-China 地位[地位] dìwèi position; status; place; CL:個|个[ge4] 异乎寻常[異乎尋常] yìhūxúncháng unusual; extraordinary 省[省] shěng to save; to economize; to do without; to omit; to leave out; province; (archaic) central government department 省[省] xǐng to inspect; to examine; to be aware; to pay a visit (to one's parents or elders) 尚[尚] shàng still; yet; to value; to esteem 吏部[吏部] Lìbù Ministry of Appointments (in imperial China) 户部[戶部] Hùbù Ministry of Revenue in imperial China 礼部[禮部] Lǐbù Ministry of (Confucian) Rites (in imperial China) 兵部[兵部] Bīngbù Ministry of War (in imperial China) 工部[工部] GōngBù Ministry of Works (in imperial China) 御[御] yù to resist; imperial; (classical) to drive (a chariot); to manage; to govern 史[史] shǐ history; annals; title of an official historian in ancient China 禄[祿] lù good fortune; official salary 机密[機密] jīmì secret; classified (information) 要件[要件] yàojiàn key document; important condition; criterion; requirement; requisite; cornerstone 徐[徐] xú slowly; gently 宾[賓] bīn visitor; guest; object (in grammar) 曾[曾] céng once; already; ever (in the past); former; previously; (past tense marker used before verb or clause) 万年县[萬年縣] Wànniánxiàn Wannian county in Shangrao 上饒|上饶, Jiangxi 不良[不良] bùliáng bad; harmful; unhealthy 案牍[案牘] àndú official documents or correspondence 术[術] shù method; technique 筛选[篩選] shāixuǎn to filter //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/275 words - 11 min 合格[合格] hégé to meet the standard required; qualified; eligible (voter etc) 选中[選中] xuǎnzhòng to choose; to pick; to settle upon; to decide upon a candidate; to be selected for some role 熟知[熟知] shúzhī to be well acquainted with 暗[暗] àn dark; gloomy; hidden; secret; muddled; obscure; in the dark 黑白[黑白] hēibái black and white; right and wrong; monochrome 规矩[規矩] guīju lit. compass and set square; fig. established standard; rule; customs; practices; fig. upright and honest; well-behaved 三教九流[三教九流] sānjiàojiǔliú the Three Religions (Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism) and Nine Schools (Confucians, Daoists, Yin-Yang, Legalists, Logicians, Mohists, Political Strategists, Eclectics, Agriculturists); fig. people from all trades (often derog.) 多方[多方] duōfāng in many ways; from all sides 语言[語言] yǔyán language; CL:門|门[men2],種|种[zhong3] 胜[勝] shèng victory; success; to beat; to defeat; to surpass; victorious; superior to; to get the better of; better than; surpassing; superb (of vista); beautiful (scenery); wonderful (view); (Taiwan pr. [sheng1]) able to bear; equal to (a task) 牵挂[牽掛] qiānguà to worry about; to be concerned about 宅[宅] zhái residence; (coll.) to stay in at home; to hang around at home 出租[出租] chūzū to rent 合约[合約] héyuē treaty; contract 县[縣] xiàn county 年内[年內] niánnèi during the current year 户籍[戶籍] hùjí census register; household register 变动[變動] biàndòng to change; to fluctuate; change; fluctuation 悉数[悉數] xīshǔ to enumerate in detail; to explain clearly 悉数[悉數] xīshù all; every single one; the entire sum 若[若] ruò to seem; like; as; if 刻[刻] kè quarter (hour); moment; to carve; to engrave; to cut; oppressive; classifier for short time intervals 必[必] bì certainly; must; will; necessarily 乐[樂] lè happy; cheerful; to laugh 乐[樂] yuè music 籍[籍] jí book or record; registry; roll; place of one's family or ancestral records; membership 仪[儀] yí apparatus; rites; appearance; present; ceremony //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/300 words - 12 min 制[制] zhì system; to control; to regulate; variant of 製|制[zhi4] 礼器[禮器] lǐqì ritual object; sacrificial vessel 税[稅] shuì taxes; duties 田[田] tián field; farm; CL:片[pian4] 迷[迷] mí to bewilder; crazy about; fan; enthusiast; lost; confused 推演[推演] tuīyǎn to deduce; to infer; to derive; an implication 真相[真相] zhēnxiàng the truth about sth; the actual facts 接近[接近] jiējìn to approach; to get close to 卷宗[卷宗] juànzōng file; folder; dossier 宁[寧] níng peaceful; to pacify; to visit (one's parents etc) 宁[寧] nìng would rather; to prefer; how (emphatic); Taiwan pr. [ning2] 终身[終身] zhōngshēn lifelong; all one's life; marriage 三十[三十] sānshí thirty; 30 吏[吏] lì minor government official or functionary (old) 员[員] yuán person; employee; member 亲自[親自] qīnzì personally; in person; oneself 抽调[抽調] chōudiào to transfer (personnel or material) 个个[個個] gègè each one individually; each and every 行事[行事] xíngshì to execute; to handle; behavior; action; conduct 严谨[嚴謹] yánjǐn rigorous; strict; careful; cautious; compact; well-knit 庞[龐] páng huge; enormous; tremendous 博士[博士] bóshì doctor; court academician (in feudal China); Ph.D. 几时[幾時] jǐshí what time?; when? 万物[萬物] wànwù all living things 炽[熾] chì to burn; to blaze; splendid; illustrious 盛大[盛大] shèngdà grand; majestic; magnificent; Shanda Entertainment (PRC computer game company) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/325 words - 13 min 霍[霍] huò suddenly 然而[然而] rán'ér however; yet; but 故云[故云] gùyún that's why it is called... 沙盘[沙盤] shāpán sand table (military); 3D terrain (or site) model (for real estate marketing, geography class etc); sand tray (on which to write characters) 天明[天明] tiānmíng dawn; daybreak 熙攘[熙攘] xīrǎng restless 繁盛[繁盛] fánshèng prosperous; thriving; (of vegetation) luxuriant 光耀[光耀] guāngyào dazzling; brilliant 万年[萬年] Wànnián Wannian county in Shangrao 上饒|上饶, Jiangxi 伟大[偉大] wěidà huge; great; grand; worthy of the greatest admiration; important (contribution etc) 城市[城市] chéngshì city; town; CL:座[zuo4] 听见[聽見] tīngjiàn to hear 眼前[眼前] yǎnqián before one's eyes; now; at present 未必[未必] wèibì not necessarily; maybe not 长久[長久] chángjiǔ (for a) long time 长远[長遠] chángyuǎn long-term; long-range 邀功[邀功] yāogōng to take the credit for sb's achievement 城防[城防] chéngfáng city defense 衙署[衙署] yáshǔ government office in feudal China; yamen 叵测[叵測] pǒcè unfathomable; unpredictable; treacherous 手里[手裡] shǒulǐ in hand; (a situation is) in sb's hands 倒楣[倒楣] dǎoméi variant of 倒霉[dao3 mei2] 守备[守備] shǒubèi to garrison; to stand guard; on garrison duty 严密[嚴密] yánmì strict; tight (organization, surveillance etc) 无须[無須] wúxū need not; not obliged to; not necessarily //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/350 words - 13 min 虑[慮] lǜ to think over; to consider; anxiety 零[零] líng zero; nought; zero sign; fractional; fragmentary; odd (of numbers); (placed between two numbers to indicate a smaller quantity followed by a larger one); fraction; (in mathematics) remainder (after division); extra; to wither and fall; to wither 望楼[望樓] wànglóu watchtower; lookout tower 楼上[樓上] lóushàng upstairs 武侯[武侯] Wǔhóu Wuhou district of Chengdu city 成都市[Cheng2 du1 shi4], Sichuan 朔[朔] shuò beginning; first day of lunar month; north 度[度] dù to pass; to spend (time); measure; limit; extent; degree of intensity; degree (angles, temperature etc); kilowatt-hour; classifier for events and occurrences 使[使] shǐ to make; to cause; to enable; to use; to employ; to send; to instruct sb to do sth; envoy; messenger 弩兵[弩兵] nǔbīng archer; infantry armed with crossbow 历经[歷經] lìjīng to experience; to go through 玉川[玉川] Yùchuān Tamagawa (name); Tamagawa city in Akita prefecture, Japan 战役[戰役] zhànyì military campaign 桑[桑] sāng mulberry tree 河[河] hé river; CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4] 捷[捷] jié victory; triumph; quick; nimble; prompt 护[護] hù to protect 战[戰] zhàn to fight; fight; war; battle 目力[目力] mùlì eyesight (i.e. quality of vision) 精准[精準] jīngzhǔn accurate; exact; precise; precision 街巷[街巷] jiēxiàng streets and alleys; street; alley 动静[動靜] dòngjìng (detectable) movement; (sign of) activity; movement and stillness 目[目] mù eye; item; section; list; catalogue; table of contents; order (taxonomy); goal; name; title 六十[六十] liùshí sixty; 60 异状[異狀] yìzhuàng unusual condition; something odd; strange shape 约定[約定] yuēdìng to agree on sth (after discussion); to conclude a bargain; to arrange; to promise; to stipulate; to make an appointment; stipulated (time, amount, quality etc); an arrangement; a deal; appointment; undertaking; commitment; understanding; engagement; stipulation //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/375 words - 14 min 暗语[暗語] ànyǔ code word 速[速] sù fast; rapid; quick; velocity 处所[處所] chùsuǒ place 命令[命令] mìnglìng order; command; CL:道[dao4],個|个[ge4] 瞬息[瞬息] shùnxī in a flash; twinkling; ephemeral 即可[即可] jíkě equivalent to 就可以; can then (do sth); can immediately (do sth); (do sth) and that will suffice 横跨[橫跨] héngkuà to span; to stretch across; to travel across 此外[此外] cǐwài besides; in addition; moreover; furthermore 臂[臂] bì arm 弩[弩] nǔ crossbow 之内[之內] zhīnèi inside; within 任意[任意] rènyì any; arbitrary; at will; at random 目标[目標] mùbiāo target; goal; objective; CL:個|个[ge4] 何处[何處] héchù whence; where 可知[可知] kězhī evidently; clearly; no wonder; knowable 逃[逃] táo to escape; to run away; to flee 办好[辦好] bànhǎo to manage well 了事[了事] liǎoshì to dispose of a matter; to be done with it 免[免] miǎn to excuse sb; to exempt; to remove or dismiss from office; to avoid; to avert; to escape; to be prohibited 为何[為何] wèihé why 高于[高於] gāoyú greater than; to exceed 顶[頂] dǐng apex; crown of the head; top; roof; most; to carry on the head; to push to the top; to go against; to replace; to substitute; to be subjected to (an aerial bombing, hailstorm etc); (slang) to "bump" a forum thread to raise its profile; classifier for headwear, hats, veils etc 时刻[時刻] shíkè time; juncture; moment; period of time; CL:個|个[ge4],段[duan4]; constantly; always 挑剔[挑剔] tiāoti picky; fussy 不妥[不妥] bùtuǒ not proper; inappropriate //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/400 words - 14 min 听闻[聽聞] tīngwén to listen; to hear what sb says; news one has heard 狼[狼] láng wolf; CL:匹[pi3],隻|只[zhi1],條|条[tiao2] 卫[衛] wèi to guard; to protect; to defend; abbr. for 衛生|卫生, hygiene; health; abbr. for 衛生間|卫生间, toilet 九月[九月] Jiǔyuè September; ninth month (of the lunar year) 初[初] chū at first; (at the) beginning; first; junior; basic 后院[後院] hòuyuàn rear court; back garden; backyard (also fig.) 传来[傳來] chuánlái (of a sound) to come through; to be heard; (of news) to arrive 密[密] mì secret; confidential; close; thick; dense 奏[奏] zòu to play music; to achieve; to present a memorial to the emperor (old) 首领[首領] shǒulǐng head; boss; chief 及其[及其] jíqí (conjunction linking two nouns) and its ...; and their ...; and his ...; and her ... 部下[部下] bùxià troops under one's command; subordinate 西域[西域] Xīyù Western Regions (Han Dynasty term for regions beyond Yumen Pass 玉門關|玉门关[Yu4 men2 Guan1]) 踪迹[蹤跡] zōngjì tracks; trail; footprint; trace; vestige 恐[恐] kǒng afraid; frightened; to fear 谋[謀] móu to plan; to seek; scheme 此[此] cǐ this; these 彻查[徹查] chèchá to investigate thoroughly 数月[數月] shùyuè several months 日前[日前] rìqián the other day; a few days ago 位于[位於] wèiyú to be located at; to be situated at; to lie 桩[樁] zhuāng stump; stake; pile; classifier for items 秘密[秘密] mìmì secret; CL:個|个[ge4] 交易[交易] jiāoyì (business) transaction; business deal; CL:筆|笔[bi3] 助[助] zhù to help; to assist //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/425 words - 15 min 十六[十六] shíliù sixteen; 16 粟[粟] sù grain; millet; goose pimples 特[特] tè special; unique; distinguished; especially; unusual; very; abbr. for 特克斯[te4 ke4 si1], tex 通过[通過] tōngguò by means of; through; via; to pass through; to get through; to adopt; to pass (a bill or inspection etc); to switch over 出价[出價] chūjià to bid 高达[高達] gāodá to attain; to reach up to 作为[作為] zuòwéi one's conduct; deed; activity; accomplishment; achievement; to act as; as (in the capacity of); qua; to view as; to look upon (sth as); to take sth to be 盛名[盛名] shèngmíng famous reputation 在外[在外] zàiwài outer; excluded 半个[半個] bànge half of sth 引[引] yǐn to draw (e.g. a bow); to pull; to stretch sth; to extend; to lengthen; to involve or implicate in; to attract; to lead; to guide; to leave; to provide evidence or justification for; old unit of distance equal to 10 丈[zhang4], one-thirtieth of a km or 33.33 meters 曹[曹] cáo class or grade; generation; plaintiff and defendant (old); government department (old) 延[延] yán to prolong; to extend; to delay 一行[一行] yīxíng party; delegation 原定[原定] yuándìng originally planned; originally determined 计划[計劃] jìhuà plan; project; program; to plan; to map out; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4] 暗中[暗中] ànzhōng in the dark; in secret; on the sly; surreptitiously 追踪[追蹤] zhuīzōng to follow a trail; to trace; to pursue 直至[直至] zhízhì lasting until; up till (the present) 落脚[落腳] luòjiǎo to stay for a time; to stop over; to lodge; to sink down (into soft ground); leftovers 围捕[圍捕] wéibǔ to fish by casting a net; to capture; to surround and seize 审讯[審訊] shěnxùn inquest; trial; interrogation; to try; to interrogate 混入[混入] hùnrù to sneak into 真实[真實] zhēnshí true; real //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/450 words - 19 min 纰漏[紕漏] pīlòu careless mistake; slip-up 神童[神童] shéntóng child prodigy 没命[沒命] méimìng to lose one's life; to die; recklessly; desperately 围[圍] wéi to encircle; to surround; all around; to wear by wrapping around (scarf, shawl) 丙[丙] bǐng third of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; third in order; letter "C" or Roman "III" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; ancient Chinese compass point: 165°; propyl 陆[陸] lù shore; land; continent 货栈[貨棧] huòzhàn warehouse 察[察] chá to examine; to inquire; to observe; to inspect; to look into; obvious; clearly evident 人氏[人氏] rénshì native; person from a particular place 先行[先行] xiānxíng to precede others; in advance 探路[探路] tànlù to find a path 整队[整隊] zhěngduì to dress (troops); to line up (to arrange in a straight line) 院[院] yuàn courtyard; institution; CL:個|个[ge4] 看守[看守] kānshǒu to guard; to watch over 其[其] qí his; her; its; their; that; such; it (refers to sth preceding it) 馀[餘] yú variant of 餘|余[yu2], remainder 逃走[逃走] táozǒu to escape; to flee; to run away 当即[當即] dāngjí at once; on the spot 渠[渠] qú big; stream or canal; drain; ditch; CL:條|条[tiao2]; him (dialect); outer rim of a carriage wheel (old) 追击[追擊] zhuījī to pursue and attack 甲[甲] jiǎ first of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; (used for an unspecified person or thing); first (in a list, as a party to a contract etc); letter "A" or roman "I" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; armor plating; shell or carapace; (of the fingers or toes) nail; bladed leather or metal armor (old); ranking system used in the Imperial examinations (old); civil administration unit in the baojia 保甲[bao3 jia3] system (old); ancient Chinese compass point: 75° 屁[屁] pì fart; flatulence; nonsense; (usu. in the negative) what; (not) a damn thing 经查[經查] jīngchá upon investigation 暗渠[暗渠] ànqú underground water channel; covered ditch; culvert 店主[店主] diànzhǔ shop owner //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/475 words - 19 min 挖[挖] wā to dig; to excavate; to scoop out 未[未] wèi not yet; did not; have not; not; 8th earthly branch: 1-3 p.m., 6th solar month (7th July-6th August), year of the Sheep; ancient Chinese compass point: 210° 署[署] shǔ office; bureau; to sign; to arrange 备[備] bèi to prepare; get ready; to provide or equip 广[廣] guǎng wide; numerous; to spread 流出[流出] liúchū to flow out; to disgorge; to effuse 流[流] liú to flow; to disseminate; to circulate or spread; to move or drift; to degenerate; to banish or send into exile; stream of water or sth resembling one; class, rate or grade 经[經] jīng classics; sacred book; scripture; to pass through; to undergo; to bear; to endure; warp (textile); longitude; menstruation; channel (TCM); abbr. for economics 經濟|经济[jing1 ji4] 里[里] lǐ li, ancient measure of length, approx. 500 m; neighborhood; ancient administrative unit of 25 families; (Tw) borough, administrative unit between the township 鎮|镇[zhen4] and neighborhood 鄰|邻[lin2] levels 跨越[跨越] kuàyuè to step across; step over 大半[大半] dàbàn more than half; greater part; most; probably; most likely 城区[城區] chéngqū city district; urban area 故此[故此] gùcǐ therefore 上岸[上岸] shàng'àn to go ashore; to climb ashore 捉住[捉住] zhuōzhù to catch; to grapple with; to hold onto 毙[斃] bì to die; to shoot dead; to reject; to fall forward; (suffix) to death 十五[十五] shíwǔ fifteen; 15 周章[周章] zhōuzhāng effort; trouble; pains (to get sth done); flustered; frightened 捉[捉] zhuō to clutch; to grab; to capture 百万[百萬] bǎiwàn million; millions 百姓[百姓] bǎixìng common people 上街[上街] shàngjiē to go onto the streets; to go shopping 灯[燈] dēng lamp; light; lantern; CL:盞|盏[zhan3] 往岁[往歲] wǎngsuì in former years; in olden days 挤[擠] jǐ to crowd in; to cram in; to force others aside; to press; to squeeze; to find (time in one's busy schedule) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/500 words - 23 min 脚不沾地[腳不沾地] jiǎobùzhāndì feet not touching the ground (idiom); to run like the wind 前行[前行] qiánxíng (literary) to go forward 笑话[笑話] xiàohuà joke; jest; CL:個|个[ge4]; to laugh at; to mock 捕[捕] bǔ to catch; to seize; to capture 踏[踏] tà to tread; to stamp; to step on; to press a pedal; to investigate on the spot 无辜[無辜] wúgū innocent; innocence; not guilty (law) 若是[若是] ruòshì if 闹事[鬧事] nàoshì to cause trouble; to create a disturbance 丧命[喪命] sàngmìng to lose one's life 难辞其咎[難辭其咎] náncíqíjiù cannot escape censure (idiom); has to bear the blame 爷[爺] yé grandpa; old gentleman 拜见[拜見] bàijiàn to pay a formal visit; to call to pay respects; to meet one's senior or superior 老师[老師] lǎoshī teacher; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 昭[昭] zhāo bright; clear; manifest; to show clearly 俾[俾] bǐ to cause; to enable; phonetic bi; Taiwan pr. [bi4] 万国[萬國] wànguó all nations 毁[毀] huǐ to destroy; to damage; to ruin; to defame; to slander 行商[行商] hángshāng traveling salesman; itinerant trader; hawker; peddler 莫不是[莫不是] mòbùshì probably; perhaps; could it be that...? 遇[遇] yù to meet; to encounter; to treat; to receive; opportunity; chance 伴[伴] bàn partner; companion; comrade; associate; to accompany 免得[免得] miǎnde so as not to; so as to avoid 冻[凍] dòng to freeze; to feel very cold; aspic or jelly 身子[身子] shēnzi body; pregnancy; health 金鱼[金魚] jīnyú goldfish //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/525 words - 27 min 袋[袋] dài pouch; bag; sack; pocket 宫[宮] gōng palace; temple; castration (as corporal punishment); first note in pentatonic scale 焦[焦] jiāo burnt; scorched; charred; worried; anxious; coke; abbr. for 焦耳[jiao1 er3], joule 遂[遂] suì to satisfy; to succeed; then; thereupon; finally; unexpectedly; to proceed; to reach 需[需] xū to require; to need; to want; necessity; need 源[源] yuán root; source; origin 皮[皮] pí leather; skin; fur; CL:張|张[zhang1]; pico- (one trillionth); naughty 尊驾[尊駕] zūnjià lit. your honored carriage; your highness; honored Sir (also sarcastic); you 花萼[花萼] huā'è sepal 言[言] yán words; speech; to say; to talk 只管[只管] zhǐguǎn solely engrossed in one thing; just (one thing, no need to worry about the rest); simply; by all means; please feel free; do not hesitate (to ask for sth) 自觉[自覺] zìjué conscious; aware; on one's own initiative; conscientious 此时[此時] cǐshí now; this moment 明言[明言] míngyán to say clearly; to argue clearly; to pronounce; pronounced 骆驼[駱駝] luòtuo camel; (coll.) blockhead; ninny; CL:峰[feng1] 听不见[聽不見] tīngbujiàn not be able to hear 驼[駝] tuó hump or hunchbacked; camel 铃[鈴] líng (small) bell; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 响[響] xiǎng echo; sound; noise; to make a sound; to sound; to ring; loud; classifier for noises 贱[賤] jiàn inexpensive; lowly 戒备[戒備] jièbèi to take precautions; to guard against (emergency) 露[露] lòu to show; to reveal; to betray; to expose 露[露] lù dew; syrup; nectar; outdoors (not under cover); to show; to reveal; to betray; to expose 逆[逆] nì contrary; opposite; backwards; to go against; to oppose; to betray; to rebel 永不[永不] yǒngbù never; will never 早晚[早晚] zǎowǎn morning and evening; sooner or later //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/550 words - 29 min 掉头[掉頭] diàotóu to turn one's head; to turn round; to turn about 鸟人[鳥人] diǎorén (vulgar) damned wretch; fucker; also pr. [niao3 ren2] 下令[下令] xiàlìng to give an order; to command 清空[清空] qīngkōng to clear; to empty 因[因] yīn cause; reason; because 赠[贈] zèng to give as a present; to repel; to bestow an honorary title after death (old) 十万[十萬] shíwàn hundred thousand 业[業] yè line of business; industry; occupation; job; employment; school studies; enterprise; property; (Buddhism) karma; deed; to engage in; already 宅院[宅院] zháiyuàn house; house with a courtyard 座[座] zuò seat; base; stand; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for buildings, mountains and similar immovable objects 资费[資費] zīfèi (postal, telecom etc) service charge 确实[確實] quèshí indeed; really; reliable; real; true 阿兄[阿兄] āxiōng elder brother 坏事[壞事] huàishì bad thing; misdeed; to ruin things 无关[無關] wúguān unrelated; having nothing to do (with sth else) 偏偏[偏偏] piānpiān (indicates that sth turns out just the opposite of what one would wish) unfortunately; as it happened; (indicates that sth is the opposite of what would be normal or reasonable) stubbornly; contrarily; against reason; (indicates that sb or a group is singled out) precisely; only; of all people 贩[販] fàn to deal in; to buy and sell; to trade in; to retail; to peddle 绸缎[綢緞] chóuduàn satin; silk fabric 银器[銀器] yínqì silverware 过人[過人] guòrén to surpass others; outstanding; (basketball, soccer etc) to get past an opponent 守[守] shǒu to guard; to defend; to keep watch; to abide by the law; to observe (rules or ritual); nearby; adjoining 刺杀[刺殺] cìshā to assassinate; (military) to fight with a bayonet; (baseball) to put out (a baserunner) 灭口[滅口] mièkǒu to kill sb to prevent them from divulging a secret; to silence sb 旧历[舊曆] jiùlì old calendar; the Chinese lunar calendar; same as 農曆|农历[nong2 li4] 某[某] mǒu some; a certain; sb or sth indefinite; such-and-such //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/575 words - 30 min 从军[從軍] cóngjūn to enlist; to serve in the army 脱[脫] tuō to shed; to take off; to escape; to get away from 农户[農戶] nónghù peasant household 登记[登記] dēngjì to register (one's name) 夹带[夾帶] jiādài to carry within it; to be mixed in; to slip sth in; to intersperse; (hydrology etc) to entrain; to smuggle; notes smuggled into an exam 珍珠[珍珠] zhēnzhū pearl; CL:顆|颗[ke1] 挣钱[掙錢] zhèngqián to make money 那时[那時] nàshí then; at that time; in those days 禁止[禁止] jìnzhǐ to prohibit; to forbid; to ban 运[運] yùn to move; to transport; to use; to apply; fortune; luck; fate 羊[羊] yáng sheep; goat; CL:頭|头[tou2],隻|只[zhi1] 肠[腸] cháng intestines 裹[裹] guǒ to bind; to wrap; a bundle; a parcel 吞[吞] tūn to swallow; to take 十数[十數] shíshù more than ten; a dozen or more 险些[險些] xiǎnxiē narrowly; almost; nearly 葬送[葬送] zàngsòng to hold a funeral procession and burial; to give sb a final send-off; (fig.) to ruin (one's future prospects etc) 性命[性命] xìngmìng life 经年[經年] jīngnián for years; year after year 食[食] shí to eat; food; animal feed; eclipse 羹汤[羹湯] gēngtāng soup 关门[關門] guānmén to close a door; to lock a door; (of a shop etc) to close (for the night, or permanently) 品味[品味] pǐnwèi to sample; to taste; to appreciate; one's taste (i.e. in music, literature, fashion, food and drink etc); good taste 泥[泥] ní mud; clay; paste; pulp 绘[繪] huì to draw; to paint //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/600 words - 33 min 腊梅[臘梅] làméi wintersweet; Japanese allspice; Chimonanthus praecox 回避[迴避] huíbì to shun; to avoid (sb); to skirt; to evade (an issue); to step back; to withdraw; to recuse (a judge etc) 得罪[得罪] dézui to offend sb; to make a faux pas; a faux pas; see also 得罪[de2 zui4] 检验[檢驗] jiǎnyàn to inspect; to examine; to test 案[案] àn (legal) case; incident; record; file; table 人口[人口] rénkǒu population; people 色[色] sè color; CL:種|种[zhong3]; look; appearance; sex 役[役] yì forced labor; corvée; obligatory task; military service; to use as servant; to enserf; servant (old); war; campaign; battle 册[冊] cè book; booklet; classifier for books 土方[土方] tǔfāng cubic meter of earth (unit of measurement); excavated soil; earthwork (abbr. for 土方工程[tu3 fang1 gong1 cheng2]); (TCM) folk remedy 住宅[住宅] zhùzhái residence; tenement 所在[所在] suǒzài place; location; (after a noun) place where it is located 奔赴[奔赴] bēnfù to rush to; to hurry to 闪开[閃開] shǎnkāi to get out of the way 应当[應當] yīngdāng should; ought to 带回[帶回] dàihuí to bring back 城门[城門] chéngmén city gate 述[述] shù to state; to tell; to narrate; to relate 影[影] yǐng picture; image; film; movie; photograph; reflection; shadow; trace 图形[圖形] túxíng picture; figure; diagram; graph; depiction; graphical 下发[下發] xiàfā to issue (a memorandum etc) to lower levels; to distribute (e.g. disaster relief to victims) 均[均] jūn equal; even; all; uniform 散[散] sǎn scattered; loose; to come loose; to fall apart; leisurely; powdered medicine 散[散] sàn to scatter; to break up (a meeting etc); to disperse; to disseminate; to dispel; (coll.) to sack 罗网[羅網] luówǎng net; fishing net; bird net 织[織] zhī to weave; to knit //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/625 words - 34 min 零落[零落] língluò withered and fallen; scattered; sporadic 鸟[鳥] niǎo bird; CL:隻|只[zhi1],群[qun2]; (dialect) to pay attention to; (intensifier) damned; goddam 斗[鬥] dòu to fight; to struggle; to condemn; to censure; to contend; to put together; coming together 站住[站住] zhànzhù to stand 客[客] kè customer; visitor; guest 大灯[大燈] dàdēng headlight 见谅[見諒] jiànliàng please forgive me 来得及[來得及] láidejí there's still time; able to do sth in time 名叫[名叫] míngjiào called; named 苟[苟] gǒu if; supposing; careless; negligent; temporarily 曲[曲] qū bent; crooked; wrong 曲[曲] qǔ tune; song; CL:支[zhi1] 巷[巷] xiàng lane; alley 一号[一號] yīhào first day of the month; toilet; (slang) top (in a homosexual relationship) 斥[斥] chì to blame; to reprove; to reprimand; to expel; to oust; to reconnoiter; (of territory) to expand; saline marsh 废[廢] fèi to abolish; to abandon; to abrogate; to discard; to depose; to oust; crippled; abandoned; waste 重建[重建] chóngjiàn to rebuild; to reestablish; reconstruction; rebuilding 每月[每月] měiyuè each month 缴纳[繳納] jiǎonà to pay (taxes etc) 税金[稅金] shuìjīn tax money; tax due 据[據] jù according to; to act in accordance with; to depend on; to seize; to occupy 录[錄] lù diary; record; to hit; to copy 仍[仍] réng still; yet; to remain 申报[申報] shēnbào to report (to the authorities); to declare (to customs) 渣[渣] zhā slag (in mining or smelting); dregs 土[土] tǔ earth; dust; clay; local; indigenous; crude opium; unsophisticated; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/650 words - 35 min 也就是说[也就是說] yějiùshìshuō in other words; that is to say; so; thus 建成[建成] jiànchéng to establish; to build 期中[期中] qīzhōng interim; midterm 动工[動工] dònggōng to start (a building project) 可疑[可疑] kěyí suspicious; dubious 春[春] chūn spring (season); gay; joyful; youthful; love; lust; life 施[施] shī to grant; to give; to bestow; to act; to carry out 粥[粥] zhōu congee; gruel; porridge; CL:碗[wan3] 救济[救濟] jiùjì emergency relief; to help the needy with cash or goods 流民[流民] liúmín refugee 名录[名錄] mínglù directory 彼[彼] bǐ that; those; (one) another 距[距] jù at a distance of; distance; to be apart 建造[建造] jiànzào to construct; to build 筹措[籌措] chóucuò to raise (money) 鼓[鼓] gǔ drum; CL:通[tong4],面[mian4]; to drum; to strike; to rouse; to bulge; to swell 多次[多次] duōcì many times; repeatedly 不知[不知] bùzhī not to know; unaware; unknowingly; fig. not to admit (defeat, hardships, tiredness etc) 添[添] tiān to add; to increase; to replenish 征用[征用] zhēngyòng to expropriate; to commandeer 防火[防火] fánghuǒ to protect against fire 传递[傳遞] chuándì to transmit; to pass on to sb else; (math.) transitive 打从[打從] dǎcóng from; (ever) since 不少[不少] bùshǎo many; a lot; not few 毛[毛] máo hair; feather; down; wool; mildew; mold; coarse or semifinished; young; raw; careless; unthinking; nervous; scared; (of currency) to devalue or depreciate; classifier for Chinese fractional monetary unit ( = 角[jiao3] , = one-tenth of a yuan or 10 fen 分[fen1]) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/675 words - 37 min 安心[安心] ānxīn at ease; to feel relieved; to set one's mind at rest; to keep one's mind on sth 老百姓[老百姓] lǎobǎixìng ordinary people; the "person in the street"; CL:個|个[ge4] 似的[似的] shìde seems as if; rather like; Taiwan pr. [si4 de5] 回报[回報] huíbào (in) return; reciprocation; payback; retaliation; to report back; to reciprocate 全家[全家] quánjiā whole family 死去[死去] sǐqù to die 以上[以上] yǐshàng that level or higher; that amount or more; the above-mentioned; (used to indicate that one has completed one's remarks) That is all. 死因[死因] sǐyīn cause of death 尸体[屍體] shītǐ dead body; corpse; carcass; CL:具[ju4] 削[削] xiāo to peel with a knife; to pare; to cut (a ball at tennis etc) 削[削] xuē to pare; to reduce; to remove; Taiwan pr. [xue4] 发[髮] fà hair; Taiwan pr. [fa3] 手法[手法] shǒufǎ technique; trick; skill 邻居[鄰居] línjū neighbor; next door; CL:個|个[ge4] 动手[動手] dòngshǒu to set about (a task); to hit; to punch; to touch 者[者] zhě (after a verb or adjective) one who (is) ...; (after a noun) person involved in ...; -er; -ist; (used after a number or 後|后[hou4] or 前[qian2] to refer to sth mentioned previously); (used after a term, to mark a pause before defining the term); (old) (used at the end of a command); (old) this 绝非[絕非] juéfēi absolutely not 巨[巨] jù very large; huge; tremendous; gigantic 如今[如今] rújīn nowadays; now 汹[洶] xiōng torrential rush; tumultuous 背后[背後] bèihòu behind; at the back; in the rear; behind sb's back 势力[勢力] shìli power; (ability to) influence 盘[盤] pán plate; dish; tray; board; hard drive (computing); to build; to coil; to check; to examine; to transfer (property); to make over; classifier for food: dish, helping; to coil; classifier for coils of wire; classifier for games of chess 结[結] jié knot; sturdy; bond; to tie; to bind; to check out (of a hotel) 无处[無處] wúchù nowhere 延寿[延壽] Yánshòu Yanshou county in Harbin 哈爾濱|哈尔滨[Ha1 er3 bin1], Heilongjiang; to extend life //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/700 words - 38 min 太平[太平] tàipíng peace and security 银钱[銀錢] yínqián silver money (in former times) 生意[生意] shēngyì life force; vitality 尚未[尚未] shàngwèi not yet; still not 午[午] wǔ 7th earthly branch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., noon, 5th solar month (6th June-6th July), year of the Horse; ancient Chinese compass point: 180° (south) 今年[今年] jīnnián this year 以往[以往] yǐwǎng in the past; formerly 大事[大事] dàshì major event; major political event (war or change of regime); major social event (wedding or funeral); (do sth) in a big way; CL:件[jian4],樁|桩[zhuang1] 大仙[大仙] dàxiān great immortal 匠[匠] jiàng craftsman 顺[順] shùn to obey; to follow; to arrange; to make reasonable; along; favorable 大师[大師] dàshī great master; master 造[造] zào to make; to build; to manufacture; to invent; to fabricate; to go to; party (in a lawsuit or legal agreement); crop; classifier for crops 玄[玄] xuán black; mysterious 兴[興] xīng to rise; to flourish; to become popular; to start; to encourage; to get up; (often used in the negative) to permit or allow (dialect); maybe (dialect) 兴[興] xìng feeling or desire to do sth; interest in sth; excitement 庆[慶] qìng to celebrate 外勤[外勤] wàiqín field work; field personnel; any occupation that involves a great deal of field work 政务[政務] zhèngwù government affairs 神秘[神秘] shénmì mysterious; mystery 遮[遮] zhē to cover up (a shortcoming); to screen off; to hide; to conceal 遮盖[遮蓋] zhēgài to hide; to cover (one's tracks) 据说[據說] jùshuō it is said that; reportedly 永州[永州] Yǒngzhōu Yongzhou prefecture level city in Hunan 赋税[賦稅] fùshuì taxation 修造[修造] xiūzào to build; to repair //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/725 words - 39 min 窥[窺] kuī to peep; to pry into 真容[真容] zhēnróng portrait; genuine appearance; real face 全长[全長] quáncháng overall length; span 酉[酉] yǒu 10th earthly branch: 5-7 p.m., 8th solar month (8th September-7th October), year of the Rooster; ancient Chinese compass point: 270° (west) 丑[丑] chǒu clown; 2nd earthly branch: 1-3 a.m., 12th solar month (6th January to 3rd February), year of the Ox; ancient Chinese compass point: 30° 登[登] dēng to scale (a height); to ascend; to mount; to publish or record; to enter (e.g. in a register); to press down with the foot; to step or tread on; to put on (shoes or trousers) (dialect); to be gathered and taken to the threshing ground (old) 赐[賜] cì to confer; to bestow; to grant 宴[宴] yàn feast; repose 赏[賞] shǎng to bestow (a reward); to give (to an inferior); to hand down; a reward (bestowed by a superior); to appreciate (beauty) 排队[排隊] páiduì to line up 武[武] wǔ martial; military 封[封] fēng to confer; to grant; to bestow a title; to seal; classifier for sealed objects, esp. letters 道路[道路] dàolù road; path; way; CL:條|条[tiao2] 出乱子[出亂子] chūluànzi to go wrong; to get into trouble 灯节[燈節] dēngjié the Lantern Festival (15th of first month of lunar calendar) 荐[薦] jiàn to recommend; to offer sacrifice (arch.); grass; straw mat 福[福] fú good fortune; happiness; luck 门口[門口] ménkǒu doorway; gate; CL:個|个[ge4] 撒[撒] sā to let go; to cast; to let loose; to discharge; to give expression to 撒[撒] sǎ to scatter; to sprinkle; to spill 花钱[花錢] huāqián to spend money 可笑[可笑] kěxiào funny; ridiculous 踩[踩] cǎi to step on; to tread; to stamp; to press a pedal; to pedal (a bike); (online) to downvote 全员[全員] quányuán complete personnel; fully manned 出动[出動] chūdòng to start out on a trip; to dispatch troops 咸盐[鹹鹽] xiányán salt (colloquial); table salt //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/750 words - 40 min 拦[攔] lán to block sb's path; to obstruct; to flag down (a taxi) 不住[不住] bùzhù repeatedly; continuously; constantly; unable to (resist, conceal etc) 永兴[永興] Yǒngxīng Yongxing county in Chenzhou 郴州[Chen1 zhou1], Hunan 永嘉[永嘉] Yǒngjiā Yongjia county in Wenzhou 溫州|温州[Wen1 zhou1], Zhejiang; reign name 307-313 of Jin Emperor Huai 晋怀帝 崇仁[崇仁] Chóngrén Chongren county in Fuzhou 撫州|抚州, Jiangxi 突[突] tū to dash; to move forward quickly; to bulge; to protrude; to break through; to rush out; sudden; Taiwan pr. [tu2] 袭[襲] xí to attack; to inherit; classifier for suits (esp. of funeral robes) 军官[軍官] jūnguān officer (military) 辉[輝] huī splendor; to shine upon 布防[布防] bùfáng to lay out a defense 空虚[空虛] kōngxū hollow; emptiness; meaningless 即便[即便] jíbiàn even if; even though; right away; immediately 士[士] shì member of the senior ministerial class (old); scholar (old); bachelor; honorific; soldier; noncommissioned officer; specialist worker 五十[五十] wǔshí fifty 骁[驍] xiāo brave; good horse; strong 高官[高官] gāoguān high official 子弟[子弟] zǐdì child; the younger generation 疏于[疏於] shūyú to fail to pay sufficient attention to; to be negligent in regard to; to be lacking in 训练[訓練] xùnliàn to train; to drill; training; CL:個|个[ge4] 拿下[拿下] náxià to arrest; to capture; to seize; to win (a set, a game etc) 二十[二十] èrshí twenty; 20 足够[足夠] zúgòu enough; sufficient 皇城[皇城] Huángchéng Imperial City, inner part of Beijing, with the Forbidden City at its center 内城[內城] nèichéng inner castle; donjon 究竟[究竟] jiūjìng to go to the bottom of a matter; after all; when all is said and done; (in an interrogative sentence) finally; outcome; result //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep01/775 words - 41 min 意[意] yì idea; meaning; thought; to think; wish; desire; intention; to expect; to anticipate 持有[持有] chíyǒu to hold (passport, views etc) 所得[所得] suǒdé what one acquires; one's gains 仅[僅] jǐn barely; only; merely 角[角] jiǎo angle; corner; horn; horn-shaped; unit of money equal to 0.1 yuan, or 10 cents (a dime); CL:個|个[ge4] 角[角] jué role (theater); to compete; ancient three legged wine vessel; third note of pentatonic scale 修[修] xiū to decorate; to embellish; to repair; to build; to write; to cultivate; to study; to take (a class) 辅[輔] fǔ to assist; to complement; auxiliary 连带[連帶] liándài to be related; to entail; to involve; joint (liability etc) 平[平] píng flat; level; equal; to tie (make the same score); to draw (score); calm; peaceful; see also 平聲|平声[ping2 sheng1] 康[康] kāng healthy; peaceful; abundant 街道[街道] jiēdào street; CL:條|条[tiao2]; subdistrict; residential district 沟渠[溝渠] gōuqú channel; moat; irrigation canal 绘制[繪製] huìzhì to draw; to draft 详细[詳細] xiángxì detailed; in detail; minute 乃是[乃是] nǎishì equivalent to either 是[shi4] or 就是[jiu4 shi4] 豹[豹] bào leopard; panther 骑[騎] qí to sit astride; to ride (a horse, bike etc); classifier for saddle horses 营房[營房] yíngfáng barracks; living quarters 官邸[官邸] guāndǐ official residence 同时[同時] tóngshí at the same time; simultaneously 攻击[攻擊] gōngjī to attack; to accuse; to charge; an attack (terrorist or military) 要冲[要衝] yàochōng road hub; major crossroad 即使[即使] jíshǐ even if; even though 读懂[讀懂] dúdǒng to read and understand 阴谋[陰謀] yīnmóu plot; conspiracy //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/25 words - 1 min 阳[陽] yáng positive (electric.); sun; male principle (Taoism); Yang, opposite: 陰|阴[yin1] 盛[盛] shèng flourishing; vigorous; magnificent; extensively 敲[敲] qiāo to hit; to strike; to tap; to rap; to knock; to rip sb off; to overcharge 罢[罷] bà to stop; to cease; to dismiss; to suspend; to quit; to finish 太阳[太陽] tàiyang sun; CL:個|个[ge4]; abbr. for 太陽穴|太阳穴[tai4 yang2 xue2] 升[升] shēng to ascend; to rise to the rank of; to promote; to hoist; liter; measure for dry grain equal to one-tenth dou 斗[dou3] 最高[最高] zuìgāo tallest; highest; supreme (court etc) 过节[過節] guòjié to celebrate a festival; after the celebrations (i.e. once the festival is over) 客人[客人] kèrén visitor; guest; customer; client; CL:位[wei4] 吉利[吉利] jílì auspicious; lucky; propitious 政[政] zhèng political; politics; government 向南[向南] xiàngnán southward 向东[向東] xiàngdōng eastwards 中都[中都] Zhōngdū Zhongdu, capital of China during the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), modern day Beijing 豪[豪] háo grand; heroic 阔[闊] kuò rich; wide; broad 访[訪] fǎng to visit; to call on; to seek; to inquire; to investigate 衫[衫] shān garment; jacket with open slits in place of sleeves 湿[濕] shī moist; wet 季[季] jì season; the last month of a season; fourth or youngest amongst brothers; classifier for seasonal crop yields 姜[姜] jiāng variant of 薑|姜[jiang1] 唤[喚] huàn to call 去取[去取] qùqǔ to accept or reject 浆[漿] jiāng broth; serum; to starch 衣裳[衣裳] yīshang clothes //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/50 words - 4 min 穿着[穿著] chuānzhuó attire; clothes; dress 难受[難受] nánshòu to feel unwell; to suffer pain; to be difficult to bear 嫌弃[嫌棄] xiánqì to avoid sb (out of dislike); to turn one's back on sb; to ignore 多大[多大] duōdà how big; how much; how old etc 娘[娘] niáng mother; young lady; (coll.) effeminate 年岁[年歲] niánsuì years of age; age 分外[分外] fènwài exceptionally; not one's responsibility or job 伶俐[伶俐] línglì clever; witty; intelligent 依着[依著] yīzhe in accordance with 识货[識貨] shíhuò to know what's what 刀[刀] dāo knife; blade; single-edged sword; cutlass; CL:把[ba3]; (slang) dollar (loanword); classifier for sets of one hundred sheets (of paper); classifier for knife cuts or stabs 偷偷[偷偷] tōutōu stealthily; secretly; covertly; furtively; on the sly 制[製] zhì to manufacture; to make 横[橫] héng horizontal; across; crosswise; horizontal stroke (in Chinese characters); to place (sth) flat (on a surface); to cross (a river, etc); in a jumble; chaotic; (in fixed expressions) harsh and unreasonable; violent 材料[材料] cáiliào material; data; makings; stuff; CL:個|个[ge4],種|种[zhong3] 合适[合適] héshì suitable; fitting; appropriate 天上[天上] tiānshàng celestial; heavenly 星星[星星] xīngxing star in the sky 阙[闕] què Imperial city watchtower (old); fault; deficiency 勒[勒] lè to rein in; to compel; to force; to carve; to engrave; (literary) to command; to lead; bridle; (physics) abbr. for 勒克斯[le4 ke4 si1], lux 至[至] zhì to arrive; most; to; until 妳[妳] nǐ you (female); variant of 你[ni3] 哪儿[哪兒] nǎr5 where?; wherever; anywhere 嗯[嗯] en interjection indicating approval, appreciation or agreement 死囚[死囚] sǐqiú prisoner that awaits execution; convict sentenced to death; someone on death row //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/75 words - 6 min 今[今] jīn today; modern; present; current; this; now 平安[平安] píng'ān safe and sound; well; without mishap; quiet and safe; at peace 趁机[趁機] chènjī to seize an opportunity; to take advantage of situation 逃跑[逃跑] táopǎo to flee from sth; to run away; to escape 狐狸[狐狸] húli fox; fig. sly and treacherous person 哄骗[哄騙] hǒngpiàn to deceive; to cheat 活命[活命] huómìng life; to survive; to save a life; to scrape a living 黎民[黎民] límín the common people; the great unwashed 舍[捨] shě to give up; to abandon; to give alms 立[立] lì to stand; to set up; to establish; to lay down; to draw up; at once; immediately 功[功] gōng meritorious deed or service; achievement; result; service; accomplishment; work (physics) 严苛[嚴苛] yánkē severe; harsh 得出[得出] déchū to obtain (results); to arrive at (a conclusion) 狱[獄] yù prison 呈送[呈送] chéngsòng to present; to render 临时[臨時] línshí as the time draws near; at the last moment; temporary; interim; ad hoc 移调[移調] yídiào to transpose (music) 公文[公文] gōngwén document 拆台[拆臺] chāitái (theater) to dismantle the stage; (fig.) to pull the rug out from under sb's feet; to undermine sb's plans 自行[自行] zìxíng voluntary; autonomous; by oneself; self- 请辞[請辭] qǐngcí to ask sb to resign from a post 滚蛋[滾蛋] gǔndàn get out of here!; beat it! 黍[黍] shǔ broomcorn millet; glutinous millet 船[船] chuán boat; vessel; ship; CL:條|条[tiao2],艘[sou1],隻|只[zhi1] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/100 words - 8 min 武器[武器] wǔqì weapon; arms; CL:種|种[zhong3] 把头[把頭] bǎtóu labor contractor; gangmaster 抬[抬] tái to lift; to raise; (of two or more persons) to carry 持械[持械] chíxiè armed (robbery etc) 外出[外出] wàichū to go out; to go away (on a trip etc) 恐怕[恐怕] kǒngpà fear; to dread; I'm afraid that...; perhaps; maybe 都尉[都尉] dūwèi military rank 取回[取回] qǔhuí to retrieve 长三[長三] chángsān (old) high-class prostitute 尺[尺] chǐ a Chinese foot; one-third of a meter; a ruler; a tape-measure; one of the three acupoints for measuring pulse in Chinese medicine; CL:支[zhi1],把[ba3] 寸[寸] cùn a unit of length; inch; thumb 对战[對戰] duìzhàn to do battle (with sb) 不利[不利] bùlì unfavorable; disadvantageous; harmful; detrimental 十七[十七] shíqī seventeen; 17 石[石] shí rock; stone; stone inscription; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1] 堡[堡] bǎo an earthwork; castle; position of defense; stronghold; used in place names, often as phonetic bao for "burg" or "bad" 拒[拒] jù to resist; to repel; to refuse 无用[無用] wúyòng useless; worthless 胆小[膽小] dǎnxiǎo cowardice; timid 他人[他人] tārén another; sb else; other people 壁[壁] bì wall; rampart 折[折] zhé to break; to fracture; to snap; to suffer loss; to bend; to twist; to turn; to change direction; convinced; to convert into (currency); discount; rebate; tenth (in price); classifier for theatrical scenes; to fold; accounts book 辱[辱] rǔ disgrace; dishonor; to insult; to bring disgrace or humiliation to; to be indebted to; self-deprecating; Taiwan pr. [ru4] 竟[竟] jìng unexpectedly; actually; to go so far as to; indeed 念旧[念舊] niànjiù to remember old friends; to cherish old friendships; for old time's sake //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/125 words - 9 min 记仇[記仇] jìchóu to hold a grudge 的确[的確] díquè really; indeed 不再[不再] bùzài no more; no longer 团[團] tuán round; lump; ball; to roll into a ball; to gather; regiment; group; society; classifier for a lump or a soft mass: wad (of paper), ball (of wool), cloud (of smoke) 一诺千金[一諾千金] yīnuòqiānjīn a promise worth one thousand in gold (idiom); a promise that must be kept 无悔[無悔] wúhuǐ to have no regrets 太白[太白] Tàibái Taibai County in Baoji 寶雞|宝鸡[Bao3 ji1], Shaanxi; Venus 作[作] zuò to do; to grow; to write or compose; to pretend; to regard as; to feel; writings or works 禁[禁] jīn to endure 禁[禁] jìn to prohibit; to forbid 庭[庭] tíng main hall; front courtyard; law court 昼[晝] zhòu daytime 莺[鶯] yīng oriole or various birds of the Sylvidae family including warblers 羽[羽] yǔ feather; 5th note in pentatonic scale 披[披] pī to drape over one's shoulders; to open; to unroll; to split open; to spread out 绣[繡] xiù to embroider; embroidery 草[草] cǎo grass; straw; manuscript; draft (of a document); careless; rough; CL:棵[ke1],撮[zuo3],株[zhu1],根[gen1] 斗[斗] dǒu dry measure for grain equal to ten 升[sheng1] or one-tenth of a 石[dan4]; decaliter; peck; cup or dipper shaped object; old variant of 陡[dou3] 赌[賭] dǔ to bet; to gamble 珠[珠] zhū bead; pearl; CL:粒[li4],顆|颗[ke1] 玑[璣] jī irregular pearl 残[殘] cán to destroy; to spoil; to ruin; to injure; cruel; oppressive; savage; brutal; incomplete; disabled; to remain; to survive; remnant; surplus 妆[妝] zhuāng (of a woman) to adorn oneself; makeup; adornment; trousseau; stage makeup and costume 閒[閒] jiān variant of 間|间[jian1] 舞[舞] wǔ to dance; to wield; to brandish 霓裳[霓裳] nícháng nichang, rainbow colored clothes worn by the Eight Immortals 八仙[Ba1 xian1] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/150 words - 10 min 腰肢[腰肢] yāozhī waist 窈窕[窈窕] yǎotiǎo sweet, fair, and graceful (of a woman); a seductive woman; secluded (bower) 旋[旋] xuán to revolve; a loop; a circle 君王[君王] jūnwáng sovereign king 一心[一心] yīxīn wholeheartedly; heart and soul 盼[盼] pàn to hope for; to long for; to expect 参与[參與] cānyù to participate (in sth) 有朝一日[有朝一日] yǒuzhāoyīrì one day; sometime in the future 执笔[執筆] zhíbǐ to write; to do the actual writing 国策[國策] guócè a national policy 后宫[後宮] hòugōng harem; chambers of imperial concubines 冶游[冶遊] yěyóu to go courting; to visit a brothel (old); related to 野遊|野游[ye3 you2] 助兴[助興] zhùxìng to add to the fun; to liven things up 轻浮[輕浮] qīngfú frivolous; careless; giddy 词[詞] cí word; statement; speech; lyrics; CL:組|组[zu3],個|个[ge4]; a form of lyric poetry, flourishing in the Song dynasty 宋朝|宋朝[Song4 chao2]; CL:首[shou3] 有如[有如] yǒurú to be like sth; similar to; alike 弄臣[弄臣] nòngchén emperor's favorite courtier 其中[其中] qízhōng among; in; included among these 心酸[心酸] xīnsuān to feel sad 解[解] jiě to divide; to break up; to split; to separate; to dissolve; to solve; to melt; to remove; to untie; to loosen; to open; to emancipate; to explain; to understand; to know; a solution; a dissection 冶[冶] yě to smelt; to cast; seductive in appearance 华丽[華麗] huálì gorgeous 务实[務實] wùshí pragmatic; dealing with concrete issues 复[覆] fù variant of 復|复[fu4]; to reply to a letter 天地[天地] tiāndì heaven and earth; world; scope; field of activity //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/175 words - 10 min 有意[有意] yǒuyì to intend; intentionally; interested in 绝[絕] jué to cut short; extinct; to disappear; to vanish; absolutely; by no means 粒[粒] lì grain; granule; classifier for small round things (peas, bullets, peanuts, pills, grains etc) 升天[升天] shēngtiān lit. to ascend to heaven; to die 衢[衢] qú thoroughfare 鸣[鳴] míng to cry (of birds, animals and insects) 珂[珂] kē jade-like stone 游[遊] yóu to walk; to tour; to roam; to travel 帝都[帝都] dìdū imperial capital 焉[焉] yān where; how 昂藏[昂藏] ángcáng tall and strongly built; stalwart; courageous 丈夫[丈夫] zhàngfu husband; CL:個|个[ge4] 诗[詩] shī poem; CL:首[shou3]; poetry; verse 听不懂[聽不懂] tīngbudǒng unable to make sense of what one is hearing 宰相[宰相] zǎixiàng prime minister (in feudal China) 天下[天下] tiānxià land under heaven; the whole world; the whole of China; realm; rule 上天[上天] shàngtiān Heaven; Providence; God; the day before; the sky above; to fly to the sky; to take off and fly into space; to die; to pass away 钟[鐘] zhōng clock; o'clock; time as measured in hours and minutes; bell; CL:架[jia4],座[zuo4] 鼎[鼎] dǐng ancient cooking cauldron with two looped handles and three or four legs; pot (dialect); to enter upon a period of (classical); Kangxi radical 206; one of the 64 hexagrams of the Book of Changes 世家[世家] shìjiā family influential for generations; aristocratic family 担[擔] dān to undertake; to carry; to shoulder; to take responsibility 任[任] rèn to assign; to appoint; to take up a post; office; responsibility; to let; to allow; to give free rein to; no matter (how, what etc); classifier for terms served in office, or for spouses, girlfriends etc (as in 前任男友) 心智[心智] xīnzhì wisdom 佑[佑] yòu to assist; to protect 林[林] lín woods; forest; CL:片[pian4]; circle(s) (i.e. specific group of people); a collection (of similar things) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/200 words - 12 min 惯[慣] guàn accustomed to; used to; indulge; to spoil (a child) 罗织[羅織] luózhī to frame sb; to cook up imaginary charges against sb 非[非] fēi to not be; not; wrong; incorrect; non-; un-; in-; to reproach or blame; (colloquial) to insist on; simply must 罪名[罪名] zuìmíng criminal charge; accusation 着力[著力] zhuólì to put effort into sth; to try really hard 除[除] chú to get rid of; to remove; to exclude; to eliminate; to wipe out; to divide; except; not including 取而代之[取而代之] qǔ'érdàizhī to substitute for sb; to remove and replace 执掌[執掌] zhízhǎng to wield (power etc) 权[權] quán authority; power; right; (literary) to weigh; expedient; temporary 一生[一生] yīshēng all one's life; throughout one's life 便是[便是] biànshì (emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated); precisely; exactly; even; if; just like; in the same way as 错处[錯處] cuòchu fault 必得[必得] bìděi must; have to 升官[升官] shēngguān to get promoted 天长[天長] Tiāncháng Tianchang county level city in Chuzhou 滁州[Chu2 zhou1], Anhui 办事[辦事] bànshì to handle (affairs); to work 坑骗[坑騙] kēngpiàn to cheat; to swindle 口气[口氣] kǒuqì tone of voice; the way one speaks; manner of expression; tone 官阶[官階] guānjiē official rank 率[率] lǜ rate; frequency 率[率] shuài to lead; to command; rash; hasty; frank; straightforward; generally; usually 协助[協助] xiézhù to provide assistance; to aid 办案[辦案] bàn'àn to handle a case 出差[出差] chūchāi to go on an official or business trip 池[池] chí pond; reservoir; moat 否则[否則] fǒuzé if not; otherwise; else; or else //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/225 words - 13 min 功名[功名] gōngmíng scholarly honor (in imperial exams); rank; achievement; fame; glory 眨眼[眨眼] zhǎyǎn to blink; to wink; in the twinkling of an eye 转译[轉譯] zhuǎnyì to translate (to another language); to convert 信令[信令] xìnlìng signaling (engineering) 符[符] fú mark; sign; talisman; to seal; to correspond to; tally; symbol; written charm; to coincide 八卦[八卦] bāguà the eight divinatory trigrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经[Yi4 jing1]; gossip; gossipy 卦[卦] guà divinatory diagram; one of the eight divinatory trigrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经[Yi4 jing1]; one of the sixty-four divinatory hexagrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经[Yi4 jing1] 象[象] xiàng elephant; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; shape; form; appearance; to imitate 变化[變化] biànhuà change; variation; to change; to vary; CL:個|个[ge4] 设计[設計] shèjì plan; design; to design; to plan; CL:個|个[ge4] 繁复[繁複] fánfù complicated 短时间[短時間] duǎnshíjiān short term; short time 难以[難以] nányǐ hard to (predict, imagine etc) 记忆[記憶] jìyì to remember; to recall; memory; CL:個|个[ge4] 加以[加以] jiāyǐ in addition; moreover; (used before a disyllabic verb to indicate that the action of the verb is applied to sth or sb previously mentioned); to apply (restrictions etc) to (sb); to give (support, consideration etc) to (sth) 快速[快速] kuàisù fast; high-speed; rapid 姚[姚] yáo handsome; good-looking 天生[天生] tiānshēng nature; disposition; innate; natural 苦练[苦練] kǔliàn to train hard; to practice diligently; hard work; blood, sweat, and tears 比如[比如] bǐrú for example; for instance; such as 全城[全城] quánchéng whole city 擒[擒] qín to capture 武职[武職] wǔzhí military official; military position (i.e. job) 待命[待命] dàimìng to be on call; to be on standby 尊荣[尊榮] zūnróng honor and glory //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/250 words - 16 min 权势[權勢] quánshì power; influence 撑[撐] chēng to support; to prop up; to push or move with a pole; to maintain; to open or unfurl; to fill to bursting point; brace; stay; support 凡[凡] fán ordinary; commonplace; mundane; temporal; of the material world (as opposed to supernatural or immortal levels); every; all; whatever; altogether; gist; outline; note of Chinese musical scale 代[代] dài to substitute; to act on behalf of others; to replace; generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon 形制[形制] xíngzhì form; shape; structure; design 委任[委任] wěirèn to appoint 逃脱[逃脫] táotuō to run away; to escape 学生[學生] xuésheng student; schoolchild 寻[尋] xún to search; to look for; to seek 上佳[上佳] shàngjiā excellent; outstanding; great 鹰犬[鷹犬] yīngquǎn hawks and hounds; (fig.) running dogs; hired thugs 实[實] shí real; true; honest; really; solid; fruit; seed; definitely 考评[考評] kǎopíng evaluation; to investigate and evaluate 亲信[親信] qīnxìn trusted aide 明日[明日] míngrì tomorrow 差池[差池] chāchí mistake; error; mishap 晨[晨] chén morning; dawn; daybreak 唆[唆] suō to suck; to incite 弹劾[彈劾] tánhé to accuse of misconduct (in official task); to impeach 功过[功過] gōngguò merits and demerits; contributions and errors 相抵[相抵] xiāngdǐ to balance up; to offset; to counterbalance 单纯[單純] dānchún simple; pure; unsophisticated; merely; purely 尽管[儘管] jǐnguǎn despite; although; even though; in spite of; unhesitatingly; do not hesitate (to ask, complain etc); (go ahead and do it) without hesitating 斡旋[斡旋] wòxuán to mediate (a conflict etc) 闻[聞] wén to hear; news; well-known; famous; reputation; fame; to smell; to sniff at //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/275 words - 17 min 成真[成真] chéngzhēn to come true 代行[代行] dàixíng to act as a substitute; to act on sb's behalf 皇权[皇權] huángquán imperial power 居[居] jū to reside; to be (in a certain position); to store up; to be at a standstill; residence; house; restaurant; classifier for bedrooms 骊山[驪山] Líshān Mt Li near Xi'an with the tomb of the First Emperor 温泉[溫泉] wēnquán hot spring; spa; onsen 怪不得[怪不得] guàibude no wonder!; so that's why! 醉[醉] zuì intoxicated 敌[敵] dí enemy; to be a match for; to rival; to resist; to withstand 颁[頒] bān to promulgate; to send out; to issue; to grant or confer 堪忧[堪憂] kānyōu worrying; bleak 注明[注明] zhùmíng to clearly indicate 颁布[頒布] bānbù to issue; to proclaim; to enact (laws, decrees etc) 今晚[今晚] jīnwǎn tonight 时分[時分] shífēn time; period during the day; one of the 12 two-hour periods enumerated by the earthly branches 地支 之上[之上] zhīshàng above 收回[收回] shōuhuí to regain; to retake; to take back; to withdraw; to revoke 正确[正確] zhèngquè correct; proper 数字[數字] shùzì numeral; digit; number; figure; amount; digital (electronics etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 即[即] jí namely; that is; i.e.; prompt; at once; at present; even if; prompted (by the occasion); to approach; to come into contact; to assume (office); to draw near 注[注] zhù to inject; to pour into; to concentrate; to pay attention; stake (gambling); classifier for sums of money; variant of 註|注[zhu4] 注[註] zhù to register; to annotate; note; comment 经历[經歷] jīnglì experience; CL:個|个[ge4],次[ci4]; to experience; to go through 狠[狠] hěn ruthless; fierce; ferocious; determined; to harden (one's heart); old variant of 很[hen3] 辣[辣] là hot (spicy); pungent //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/300 words - 18 min 毒[毒] dú poison; to poison; poisonous; malicious; cruel; fierce; narcotics 杀人[殺人] shārén homicide; to murder; to kill (a person) 尊[尊] zūn senior; of a senior generation; to honor; to respect; honorific; classifier for cannons and statues; ancient wine vessel 阎罗[閻羅] Yánluó Yama, King of Hell; translation of Sanskrit: Yama Raja 入狱[入獄] rùyù to go to jail; to be sent to prison 连同[連同] liántóng together with; along with 上官[上官] shàngguān high-ranking official; superior 尉[尉] wèi military officer 故[故] gù happening; instance; reason; cause; intentional; former; old; friend; therefore; hence; (of people) to die, dead 获[獲] huò to catch; to obtain; to capture 备用[備用] bèiyòng reserve; spare; alternate; backup 重用[重用] zhòngyòng to put in an important position 防范[防範] fángfàn to be on guard; wariness; to guard against; preventive 逆反[逆反] nìfǎn rebellious behavior; opposite; ob- 夥计[夥計] huǒji variant of 伙計|伙计[huo3 ji5] 水盆[水盆] shuǐpén basin 羊肉[羊肉] yángròu mutton; goat meat 晶[晶] jīng crystal 柿子[柿子] shìzi persimmon; CL:個|个[ge4] 稍[稍] shāo somewhat; a little 带累[帶累] dàilěi to get sb involved in one's trouble; Taiwan pr. [dai4 lei4] 吃货[吃貨] chīhuò chowhound; foodie; a good-for-nothing 正宗[正宗] zhèngzōng orthodox school; fig. traditional; old school; authentic; genuine 窝[窩] wō nest; pit or hollow on the human body; lair; den; place; to harbor or shelter; to hold in check; to bend; classifier for litters and broods 蜜[蜜] mì honey //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/325 words - 19 min 客官[客官] kèguān (polite appellation for a guest at a hotel etc) 后退[後退] hòutuì to recoil; to draw back; to fall back; to retreat 战术[戰術] zhànshù tactics 阎王[閻王] Yánwáng same as 閻羅王|阎罗王; Yama, King of Hell; translation of Sanskrit: Yama Raja 饿肚子[餓肚子] èdùzi to go hungry; to starve 主动[主動] zhǔdòng to take the initiative; to do sth of one's own accord; spontaneous; active; opposite: passive 被動|被动[bei4 dong4]; drive (of gears and shafts etc) 这儿[這兒] zhèr5 here 街[街] jiē street; CL:條|条[tiao2] 对面[對面] duìmiàn (sitting) opposite; across (the street); directly in front; to be face to face 柔[柔] róu soft; flexible; supple; yielding; rho (Greek letter Ρρ) 嘉[嘉] jiā excellent; auspicious; to praise; to commend 玉[玉] yù jade 胭脂[胭脂] yānzhī rouge 香粉[香粉] xiāngfěn face powder; talcum powder 繁华[繁華] fánhuá flourishing; bustling 地段[地段] dìduàn section; district 脂粉[脂粉] zhīfěn cosmetics 成本[成本] chéngběn (manufacturing, production etc) costs 低[低] dī low; beneath; to lower (one's head); to let droop; to hang down; to incline 售价[售價] shòujià selling price 进出[進出] jìnchū to enter or exit; to go through 杀头[殺頭] shātóu to behead 买卖[買賣] mǎimài buying and selling; business; business transactions; CL:樁|桩[zhuang1],次[ci4] 哄[哄] hōng roar of laughter (onom.); hubbub; to roar (as a crowd) 店家[店家] diànjiā proprietor of a shop or restaurant; landlord; shop //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/350 words - 22 min 挣[掙] zhèng to struggle to get free; to strive to acquire; to make (money) 私藏[私藏] sīcáng secret store; a stash (of contraband) 越[越] yuè to exceed; to climb over; to surpass; the more... the more 同党[同黨] tóngdǎng member of the same party; member of the same group; accomplice 说实话[說實話] shuōshíhuà to speak the truth; truth to tell; frankly 砸[砸] zá to smash; to pound; to fail; to muck up; to bungle 胃口[胃口] wèikǒu appetite; liking 碗[碗] wǎn bowl; cup; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4] 估计[估計] gūjì to estimate; to reckon; CL:個|个[ge4]; (coll.) to suppose 隔[隔] gé to separate; to partition; to stand or lie between; at a distance from; after or at an interval of 孟[孟] mèng first month of a season; eldest amongst brothers 婆[婆] pó grandmother; matron; mother-in-law; (slang) femme (in a lesbian relationship) 汤[湯] tāng soup; hot or boiling water; decoction of medicinal herbs; water in which sth has been boiled 反抗[反抗] fǎnkàng to resist; to rebel 奉[奉] fèng to offer (tribute); to present respectfully (to superior, ancestor, deity etc); to esteem; to revere; to believe in (a religion); to wait upon; to accept orders (from superior) 头儿[頭兒] tóur5 leader 里边[裡邊] lǐbian inside 官府[官府] guānfǔ authorities; feudal official 马脚[馬腳] mǎjiǎo sth one wishes to conceal; the cat (as in "let the cat out of the bag") 教训[教訓] jiàoxun lesson; moral; to chide sb; to lecture sb 没用[沒用] méiyòng useless 干嘛[幹嘛] gànmá what are you doing?; whatever for?; why on earth? 召集[召集] zhàojí to convene; to gather 后门[後門] hòumén the back door; fig. under the counter (indirect way for influence or pressure); anus 出入[出入] chūrù to go out and come in; entrance and exit; expenditure and income; discrepancy; inconsistent //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/375 words - 25 min 地下[地下] dìxià underground; subterranean; covert 商会[商會] shānghuì chamber of commerce 头目[頭目] tóumù ringleader; gang leader; chieftain 藏匿[藏匿] cángnì to cover up; to conceal; to go into hiding 往日[往日] wǎngrì former days; the past 有用[有用] yǒuyòng useful 烟[煙] yān cigarette or pipe tobacco; CL:根[gen1]; smoke; mist; vapour; CL:縷|缕[lu:3]; tobacco plant; (of the eyes) to be irritated by smoke 丸[丸] wán ball; pellet; pill 连累[連累] liánlěi to involve; to implicate sb; to spread to others (harm, trouble, damage etc) 薄[薄] bó meager; slight; weak; ungenerous or unkind; frivolous; to despise; to belittle; to look down on; to approach or near 荷[荷] hé lotus 金银[金銀] jīnyín gold and silver 打手[打手] dǎshou hired thug 递[遞] dì to hand over; to pass on sth; to gradually increase or decrease; progressively 疑[疑] yí to doubt; to suspect 妙[妙] miào clever; wonderful 机灵[機靈] jīling clever; quick-witted 晚点[晚點] wǎndiǎn (of trains etc) late; delayed; behind schedule; light dinner 火气[火氣] huǒqì anger; internal heat (TCM) 壮[壯] zhuàng to strengthen; strong; robust 顶风[頂風] dǐngfēng to face into the wind; against the wind; fig. against the law 尿尿[尿尿] niàoniào to pee 尿[尿] niào to urinate; urine; CL:泡[pao1] 丈[丈] zhàng measure of length, ten Chinese feet (3.3 m); to measure; husband; polite appellation for an older male 裁[裁] cái to cut out (as a dress); to cut; to trim; to reduce; to diminish; to cut back (e.g. on staff); decision; judgment //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/400 words - 27 min 参见[參見] cānjiàn to refer to; see also; compare (cf.); to pay respect to 世人[世人] shìrén people (in general); people around the world; everyone 夕阳[夕陽] xīyáng sunset; the setting sun 刺目[刺目] cìmù gaudy; glaring; unpleasant to the eyes 第二天[第二天] dì'èrtiān next day; the morrow 升起[升起] shēngqǐ to raise; to hoist; to rise 旧[舊] jiù old; opposite: new 新; former; worn (with age) 早已[早已] zǎoyǐ long ago; for a long time 折射[折射] zhéshè to refract; refraction; to reflect (in the figurative sense: to show the nature of) 一旦[一旦] yīdàn in case (sth happens); if; once (sth happens, then...); when; in a short time; in one day 倦[倦] juàn tired 无所作为[無所作為] wúsuǒzuòwéi attempting nothing and accomplishing nothing (idiom); without any initiative or drive; feckless 偕同[偕同] xiétóng along with; accompanied by; together with 严[嚴] yán tight (closely sealed); stern; strict; rigorous; severe; father 纵情[縱情] zòngqíng to your heart's content 歌舞[歌舞] gēwǔ singing and dancing 子民[子民] zǐmín people 漫漫[漫漫] mànmàn long; endless; boundless 此次[此次] cǐcì this time 斗胆[斗膽] dǒudǎn (courteous) to be so bold as to 前来[前來] qiánlái to come (formal); before; previously 左右[左右] zuǒyòu left and right; nearby; approximately; attendant; to control; to influence 年前[年前] niánqián before the end of the year; before the new year 官场[官場] guānchǎng officialdom; bureaucracy 流传[流傳] liúchuán to spread; to circulate; to hand down //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/425 words - 28 min 心中[心中] xīnzhōng central point; in one's thoughts; in one's heart 远离[遠離] yuǎnlí to be far from; to keep away from 浪[浪] làng wave; breaker; unrestrained; dissipated; to stroll; to ramble 山[山] shān mountain; hill; anything that resembles a mountain; CL:座[zuo4]; bundled straw in which silkworms spin cocoons; gable 实则[實則] shízé actually; in fact 棋[棋] qí chess; chess-like game; a game of chess; CL:盤|盘[pan2]; chess piece; CL:個|个[ge4],顆|颗[ke1] 四处[四處] sìchù all over the place; everywhere and all directions 不法[不法] bùfǎ lawless; illegal; unlawful 强行[強行] qiángxíng to do sth by force 拆毁[拆毀] chāihuǐ to dismantle; to demolish 大片[大片] dàpiàn wide expanse; large area; vast stretch; extending widely; blockbuster movie 民宅[民宅] mínzhái house; people's homes 户主[戶主] hùzhǔ head of the household 歌姬[歌姬] gējī female singer 苦心经营[苦心經營] kǔxīnjīngyíng to build up an enterprise through painstaking efforts 对话[對話] duìhuà dialogue; CL:個|个[ge4] 倡议[倡議] chàngyì to suggest; to initiate; proposal; initiative 勃[勃] bó flourishing; prosperous; suddenly; abruptly 兴建[興建] xīngjiàn to build; to construct 使馆[使館] shǐguǎn consulate; diplomatic mission 缓和[緩和] huǎnhé to ease (tension); to alleviate; to moderate; to allay; to make more mild 邦交[邦交] bāngjiāo relations between two countries; diplomatic relations 责[責] zé duty; responsibility; to reproach; to blame 工期[工期] gōngqī time allocated for a project; completion date 不惜[不惜] bùxī not stint; not spare; not hesitate (to do sth); not scruple (to do sth) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/450 words - 30 min 勾结[勾結] gōujié to collude with; to collaborate with; to gang up with 帮派[幫派] bāngpài gang; faction 驱赶[驅趕] qūgǎn to drive (vehicle); to drive out; to chase away; to herd (people towards a gate) 殴[毆] ōu to beat up; to hit sb 原址[原址] yuánzhǐ original location 住户[住戶] zhùhù household; inhabitant; householder 番[番] fān foreign (non-Chinese); barbarian; classifier for occurrences (of an event, action or speech utterance); classifier for iterations: times, -fold (as in twofold etc); classifier for situations: kind, sort 酒醉[酒醉] jiǔzuì to become drunk 家传[家傳] jiāchuán handed down in a family; family traditions 玉佩[玉佩] yùpèi jade pendant; jade ornament 证人[證人] zhèngrén witness 证物[證物] zhèngwù exhibit (law) 当着[當著] dāngzhe in front of; in the presence of 呈[呈] chéng to present to a superior; memorial; petition; to present (a certain appearance); to assume (a shape); to be (a certain color) 查办[查辦] chábàn to investigate and handle (a criminal case) 错漏[錯漏] cuòlòu error and negligence 顾[顧] gù to look after; to take into consideration; to attend to 私售[私售] sīshòu see 私賣|私卖[si1 mai4] 搜查[搜查] sōuchá to search 鄙[鄙] bǐ rustic; low; base; mean; to despise; to scorn 正经[正經] zhèngjīng decent; honorable; proper; serious; according to standards 出售[出售] chūshòu to sell; to offer for sale; to put on the market 搜[搜] sōu to search 老夫[老夫] lǎofū I (spoken by an old man) 京兆[京兆] jīngzhào capital of a country //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/475 words - 35 min 尹[尹] yǐn to administer; to oversee; to run; magistrate (old) 老人家[老人家] lǎorénjiā polite term for old woman or man 靠山[靠山] kàoshān patron; supporter; close to a mountain 黄[黃] huáng yellow; pornographic; to fall through 驰援[馳援] chíyuán to rush to the rescue 牛马[牛馬] niúmǎ oxen and horses; beasts of burden; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 商栈[商棧] shāngzhàn inn; caravansary 疏勒[疏勒] Shūlè Shule ancient name for modern Kashgar; Shule county in Kashgar prefecture 喀什地區|喀什地区[Ka1 shi2 di4 qu1], west Xinjiang 商人[商人] shāngrén merchant; businessman 脾气[脾氣] píqi character; temperament; disposition; bad temper; CL:個|个[ge4] 暴[暴] bào sudden; violent; cruel; to show or expose; to injure 怎[怎] zěn how 援[援] yuán to help; to assist; to aid 赶赴[趕赴] gǎnfù to hurry; to rush 增援[增援] zēngyuán to reinforce 傻瓜[傻瓜] shǎguā idiot; fool 报官[報官] bàoguān to report a case to the authorities (old) 就近[就近] jiùjìn nearby; in a close neighborhood 医[醫] yī medical; medicine; doctor; to cure; to treat 馆[館] guǎn building; shop; term for certain service establishments; embassy or consulate; schoolroom (old); CL:家[jia1] 糟[糟] zāo dregs; draff; pickled in wine; rotten; messy; ruined 怀远[懷遠] Huáiyuǎn Huaiyuan county in Bengbu 蚌埠[Beng4 bu4], Anhui 不得[不得] bùdé must not; may not; not to be allowed; cannot 地道[地道] dìdao authentic; genuine; typical; from a place known for the product; thorough; conscientious 北[北] běi north; to be defeated (classical) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/500 words - 38 min 沿着[沿著] yánzhe to go along; to follow 示[示] shì to show; to reveal 众[眾] zhòng many; numerous; crowd; multitude 户[戶] hù a household; door; family 似[似] sì to seem; to appear; to resemble; similar; -like; pseudo-; (more) than 聚众[聚眾] jùzhòng to gather a crowd; to muster 死伤[死傷] sǐshāng casualties; dead and injured 调查[調查] diàochá investigation; inquiry; to investigate; to survey; survey; (opinion) poll; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 初三[初三] chūsān third year in junior middle school 燃[燃] rán to burn; to ignite; to light; fig. to spark off (hopes); to start (debate); to raise (hopes) 大典[大典] dàdiǎn ceremony; collection of classical writings 传令[傳令] chuánlìng to transmit an order 代价[代價] dàijià price; cost; consideration (in share dealing) 务必[務必] wùbì must; to need to; to be sure to 獠[獠] liáo fierce; hunt; name of a tribe 树[樹] shù tree; CL:棵[ke1]; to cultivate; to set up 梨[梨] lí pear; CL:個|个[ge4] 干[干] gān to concern; to interfere; shield; stem 谒[謁] yè to visit (a superior) 诗文[詩文] shīwén poetry and literature 祆[祆] Xiān Ormazda, the Sun God of the Zoroastrians and Manicheans; the Sun God 祠[祠] cí shrine; to offer a sacrifice 安禄山[安祿山] ĀnLùshān An Lushan (703-757), famous general and favorite of Tang emperor Xuanzong, eventually precipitated catastrophic An Shi rebellion (755-763) 大有[大有] dàyǒu there is much; (literary) abundance 干系[干係] gānxì responsibility //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/525 words - 42 min 近来[近來] jìnlái recently; lately 颇为[頗為] pōwéi rather; quite 重视[重視] zhòngshì to attach importance to sth; to value 兵戎[兵戎] bīngróng arms; weapons 知晓[知曉] zhīxiǎo to know; to understand 球[球] qiú ball; sphere; globe; CL:個|个[ge4]; ball game; match; CL:場|场[chang3] 毡[氈] zhān felt (fabric) 帐[帳] zhàng covering veil; canopy; screen; tent; variant of 賬|账[zhang4] 设在[設在] shèzài located at; set up in a particular location 天空[天空] tiānkōng sky 雄鹰[雄鷹] xióngyīng male eagle; tercel (male falcon used in falconry) 惧[懼] jù to fear 狂风[狂風] kuángfēng gale; squall; whole gale (meteorology) 麻[麻] má generic name for hemp, flax etc; hemp or flax fiber for textile materials; sesame; CL:縷|缕[lu:3]; (of materials) rough or coarse; pocked; pitted; to have pins and needles or tingling; to feel numb 格[格] gé square; frame; rule; (legal) case; style; character; standard; pattern; (grammar) case; (classical) to obstruct; to hinder; (classical) to arrive; to come; (classical) to investigate; to study exhaustively 尔[爾] ěr thus; so; like that; you; thou 刹[剎] shā to brake 人定[人定] réndìng middle of the night; the dead of night 确切[確切] quèqiè definite; exact; precise 时机[時機] shíjī fortunate timing; occasion; opportunity 贵人[貴人] guìrén nobility; person of high rank 款[款] kuǎn section; paragraph; funds; CL:筆|笔[bi3],個|个[ge4]; classifier for versions or models (of a product) 梦中[夢中] mèngzhōng in a dream 乐土[樂土] lètǔ happy place; paradise; haven 荣耀[榮耀] róngyào honor; glory //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep02/533 words - 43 min 降临[降臨] jiànglín to descend; to arrive; to come 黑色[黑色] hēisè black 骨头[骨頭] gǔtou bone; CL:根[gen1],塊|块[kuai4]; moral character; bitterness 铺[鋪] pū to spread; to display; to set up; (old) holder for door-knocker 铺[鋪] pù plank bed; place to sleep; shop; store; (old) relay station 重生[重生] chóngshēng rebirth 意味着[意味著] yìwèizhe to signify; to mean; to imply 献[獻] xiàn to offer; to present; to dedicate; to donate; to show; to put on display; worthy person (old) 圆满[圓滿] yuánmǎn satisfactory; consummate; perfect //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/25 words - 2 min 可靠[可靠] kěkào reliable 弹[彈] dàn crossball; bullet; shot; shell; ball 弹[彈] tán to pluck (a string); to play (a string instrument); to spring or leap; to shoot (e.g. with a catapult); (of cotton) to fluff or tease; to flick; to flip; to accuse; to impeach; elastic (of materials) 劾[劾] hé to impeach 项[項] xiàng back of neck; item; thing; term (in a mathematical formula); sum (of money); classifier for principles, items, clauses, tasks, research projects etc 吉[吉] jí lucky; giga- (meaning billion or 10^9) 温[溫] wēn warm; lukewarm; temperature; to warm up; mild; soft; tender; to review (a lesson etc); fever (TCM); old variant of 瘟[wen1] 大功[大功] dàgōng great merit; great service 今夜[今夜] jīnyè tonight; this evening 权柄[權柄] quánbǐng authority 宿敌[宿敵] sùdí old enemy 废黜[廢黜] fèichù to depose (a king) 扶持[扶持] fúchí to help; to assist 王子[王子] wángzǐ prince; son of a king 掌[掌] zhǎng palm of the hand; sole of the foot; paw; horseshoe; to slap; to hold in one's hand; to wield 生计[生計] shēngjì livelihood 千秋万代[千秋萬代] qiānqiūwàndài throughout the ages 圣[聖] shèng holy; sacred; saint; sage 声名[聲名] shēngmíng reputation; declaration 眷[眷] juàn concern; wife and children 不胜[不勝] bùshèng cannot bear or stand; be unequal to; very; extremely 惶恐[惶恐] huángkǒng terrified 外边[外邊] wàibian outside; outer surface; abroad; place other than one's home 阴阳[陰陽] yīnyáng yin and yang 绿[綠] lǜ green 眉[眉] méi eyebrow; upper margin //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/50 words - 5 min 闯进[闖進] chuǎngjìn to burst in 鲁[魯] lǔ (bound form) crass; stupid; rude; (used to represent the sounds of "ru", "lu" etc in loanwords) 松开[鬆開] sōngkāi to release; to let go; to loosen; to untie; to come loose 住手[住手] zhùshǒu to desist; to stop; to stay one's hand 轰[轟] hōng explosion; bang; boom; rumble; to attack; to shoo away; to expel 异动[異動] yìdòng to shift; to alter; unusual change; abnormal move 大量[大量] dàliàng great amount; large quantity; bulk; numerous; generous; magnanimous 聚集[聚集] jùjí to assemble; to gather 围住[圍住] wéizhù to surround; to gird 知会[知會] zhīhuì to inform; to tell; to notify; notification 出面[出面] chūmiàn to appear personally; to step in; to step forth; to show up 联络[聯絡] liánluò to get in touch with; to contact; to stay in contact (with); liaison; (math.) connection 协[協] xié to cooperate; to harmonize; to help; to assist; to join 司仪[司儀] sīyí master of ceremonies (MC) 厢[廂] xiāng box (in theater); side room; side 共同[共同] gòngtóng common; joint; jointly; together; collaborative 平息[平息] píngxī to settle (a dispute); to quieten down; to suppress 怒[怒] nù anger; fury; flourishing; vigorous 立即[立即] lìjí immediately 左近[左近] zuǒjìn near by 入场[入場] rùchǎng to enter the venue for a meeting; to enter into an examination; to enter a stadium, arena etc 调遣[調遣] diàoqiǎn to dispatch; to assign; a dispatch 使不得[使不得] shǐbude cannot be used; must not (do sth); unacceptable 带兵[帶兵] dàibīng to lead troops 进入[進入] jìnrù to enter; to join; to go into //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/75 words - 10 min 怪罪[怪罪] guàizuì to blame 无干[無干] wúgān to have nothing to do with 问话[問話] wènhuà questioning (a suspect); interrogation 夥[夥] huǒ many; numerous 丢失[丟失] diūshī to lose; lost 身亡[身亡] shēnwáng to die 会集[會集] huìjí to come together; to assemble 地盘[地盤] dìpán domain; territory under one's control; foundation of a building; base of operations; crust of earth 杀死[殺死] shāsǐ to kill 上司[上司] shàngsi boss; superior 熊[熊] xióng bear; (coll.) to scold; to rebuke; (coll.) weak; incapable 仙[仙] xiān immortal 州[州] zhōu prefecture; (old) province; (old) administrative division; state (e.g. of US); oblast (Russia); canton (Switzerland) 程[程] chéng rule; order; regulations; formula; journey; procedure; sequence 参[參] cān to take part in; to participate; to join; to attend; to counsel; unequal; varied; irregular; uneven; not uniform; abbr. for 參議院|参议院 Senate, Upper House 挚友[摯友] zhìyǒu intimate friend; close friend 报仇[報仇] bàochóu to take revenge; to avenge 废话[廢話] fèihuà nonsense; rubbish; superfluous words; You don't say!; No kidding! (gently sarcastic) 冲出[衝出] chōngchū to rush out 放走[放走] fàngzǒu to release; to set free; to allow (a person or an animal) to go; to liberate 劫[劫] jié to rob; to plunder; to seize by force; to coerce; calamity; abbr. for kalpa 劫波[jie2 bo1] 自己人[自己人] zìjǐrén those on our side; ourselves; one's own people; one of us 留步[留步] liúbù (said by departing guest) no need to see me out 放行[放行] fàngxíng to let pass 跪下[跪下] guìxia to kneel down //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/100 words - 13 min 跪[跪] guì to kneel 奴[奴] nú slave 即时[即時] jíshí immediate 夺[奪] duó to seize; to take away forcibly; to wrest control of; to compete or strive for; to force one's way through; to leave out; to lose 职[職] zhí office; duty 押[押] yā to mortgage; to pawn; to detain in custody; to escort and protect; (literary) to sign 归[歸] guī to return; to go back to; to give back to; (of a responsibility) to be taken care of by; to belong to; to gather together; (used between two identical verbs) despite; to marry (of a woman) (old); division on the abacus with a one-digit divisor 索要[索要] suǒyào to ask for; to request; to demand 勇于[勇於] yǒngyú to dare to; to be brave enough to 兰[蘭] lán orchid (蘭花|兰花 Cymbidium goeringii); fragrant thoroughwort (蘭草|兰草 Eupatorium fortunei); lily magnolia (木蘭|木兰) 相国[相國] xiàngguó prime minister (in ancient China) 在乎[在乎] zàihu to care about; equivalent of 在於|在于[zai4 yu2] 行动[行動] xíngdòng operation; action; CL:個|个[ge4]; to move about; mobile 失败[失敗] shībài to be defeated; to lose; to fail (e.g. experiments); failure; defeat; CL:次[ci4] 风声[風聲] fēngshēng sound of the wind; rumor; talk; news; reputation 官职[官職] guānzhí an official position; a job in the bureaucracy 指挥[指揮] zhǐhuī to conduct; to command; to direct; conductor (of an orchestra); CL:個|个[ge4] 教诲[教誨] jiàohuì to instruct 得逞[得逞] déchěng to prevail; to have one's way; to get away with it 堂[堂] táng (main) hall; large room for a specific purpose; CL:間|间[jian1]; relationship between cousins etc on the paternal side of a family; of the same clan; classifier for classes, lectures etc; classifier for sets of furniture 处处[處處] chùchù everywhere; in all respects 伏兵[伏兵] fúbīng hidden troops; ambush 不慎[不慎] bùshèn incautious; inattentive 倾[傾] qīng to overturn; to collapse; to lean; to tend; to incline; to pour out 祸[禍] huò disaster; misfortune; calamity //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/125 words - 15 min 八十[八十] bāshí eighty; 80 无所谓[無所謂] wúsuǒwèi to be indifferent; not to matter; cannot be said to be 惜[惜] xī to cherish; to begrudge; to pity; Taiwan pr. [xi2] 保靖[保靖] Bǎojìng Baojing county in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture 湘西土家族苗族自治州[Xiang1 xi1 Tu3 jia1 zu2 Miao2 zu2 zi4 zhi4 zhou1] 歇[歇] xiē to rest; to take a break; to stop; to halt; (dialect) to sleep; a moment; a short while 一会儿[一會兒] yīhuìr5 a moment; a while; in a moment; now...now...; also pr. [yi1 hui3 r5] 兮[兮] xī (particle in old Chinese similar to 啊) 志[志] zhì aspiration; ambition; the will 良图[良圖] liángtú good plan; right strategy; to take one's time forming the right decision 喝酒[喝酒] hējiǔ to drink (alcohol) 老头子[老頭子] lǎotóuzi (coll.) old man; (said of an aging husband) my old man 算计[算計] suànji to reckon; to calculate; to plan; to expect; to scheme 说明[說明] shuōmíng to explain; to illustrate; to indicate; to show; to prove; explanation; directions; caption; CL:個|个[ge4] 英雄[英雄] yīngxióng hero; CL:個|个[ge4] 义士[義士] yìshì high-minded and righteous person; patriot; loyalist 大名[大名] dàmíng famous name; your distinguished name; one's formal personal name 莫[莫] mò do not; there is none who 存[存] cún to exist; to deposit; to store; to keep; to survive 芥蒂[芥蒂] jièdì an obstruction; barrier; ill-feeling; grudge 匹[匹] pǐ classifier for horses, mules etc; Taiwan pr. [pi1]; ordinary person; classifier for cloth: bolt; horsepower 牠[牠] tā it (used for animals) 懂得[懂得] dǒngde to understand; to know; to comprehend 韵[韻] yùn beautiful sound; appeal; charm; vowel; rhyme; in Chinese phonetics, the medial and final sound of a syllable (i.e. excluding the initial consonant) 嘶鸣[嘶鳴] sīmíng to whinny (of a horse); to neigh 知己[知己] zhījǐ to know oneself; to be intimate or close; intimate friend //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/150 words - 17 min 在下[在下] zàixià under; myself (humble) 仇人[仇人] chóurén foe; one's personal enemy 美谈[美談] měitán anecdote passed on with approbation 讨[討] tǎo to invite; to provoke; to demand or ask for; to send armed forces to suppress; to denounce or condemn; to marry (a woman); to discuss or study 公道[公道] gōngdào justice; fairness; public highway 鞍[鞍] ān saddle 选出[選出] xuǎnchū to pick out; to select; to elect 文豪[文豪] wénháo literary giant; great writer; eminent writer 它们[它們] tāmen they (for inanimate objects) 赔[賠] péi to compensate for loss; to indemnify; to suffer a financial loss 记录[記錄] jìlù to record; record (written account); note-taker; record (in sports etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 一世[一世] yīshì generation; period of 30 years; one's whole lifetime; lifelong; age; era; times; the whole world; the First (of numbered European kings) 人们[人們] rénmen people 千秋[千秋] qiānqiū a thousand years; your birthday (honorific) 后世[後世] hòushì later generations 讯[訊] xùn to question; to ask; to interrogate; rapid; speedy; fast; news; information 年事已高[年事已高] niánshìyǐgāo old in years 不该[不該] bùgāi should not; to owe nothing 操劳[操勞] cāoláo to work hard; to look after 一同[一同] yītóng along; together 饮酒[飲酒] yǐnjiǔ to drink wine 分开[分開] fēnkāi to separate; to part 高年[高年] gāonián old; aged 失[失] shī to lose; to miss; to fail 老友[老友] lǎoyǒu old friend; sb who passed the county level imperial exam (in Ming dynasty) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/175 words - 19 min 末[末] mò tip; end; final stage; latter part; inessential detail; powder; dust; opera role of old man 未及[未及] wèijí to not have had time; to have not yet; not to touch upon 悲[悲] bēi sad; sadness; sorrow; grief 微恙[微恙] wēiyàng slight illness; indisposition 头痛[頭痛] tóutòng to have a headache 忌[忌] jì to be jealous of; fear; dread; scruple; to avoid or abstain from; to quit; to give up sth 丧[喪] sāng mourning; funeral; (old) corpse 丧[喪] sàng to lose sth abstract but important (courage, authority, one's life etc); to be bereaved of (one's spouse etc); to die; disappointed; discouraged 公知[公知] gōngzhī public intellectual (sometimes used derogatorily); abbr. for 公共知識分子|公共知识分子[gong1 gong4 zhi1 shi5 fen4 zi3] 恭祝[恭祝] gōngzhù to congratulate respectfully; to wish good luck and success (esp. to a superior); with best wishes (in writing) 西南[西南] xīnán southwest 宝[寶] bǎo jewel; gem; treasure; precious 碑[碑] bēi a monument; an upright stone tablet; stele; CL:塊|块[kuai4],面[mian4] 具[具] jù tool; device; utensil; equipment; instrument; talent; ability; to possess; to have; to provide; to furnish; to state; classifier for devices, coffins, dead bodies 尸[屍] shī corpse 死者[死者] sǐzhě the dead; the deceased 力[力] lì power; force; strength; ability; strenuously 割[割] gē to cut; to cut apart 衣衫[衣衫] yīshān clothing; unlined garment 掳[擄] lǔ to capture; to seize 酒肆[酒肆] jiǔsì wine shop; liquor store; bottle shop; bar; pub 饮[飲] yǐn to drink 认出[認出] rènchū recognition; to recognize 缺失[缺失] quēshī deficiency; shortcoming; hiatus 不合[不合] bùhé to not conform to; to be unsuited to; to be out of keeping with; should not; ought out 民[民] mín the people; nationality; citizen //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/200 words - 22 min 遗骸[遺骸] yíhái (dead) human remains 查验[查驗] cháyàn inspection; to examine 送还[送還] sònghuán to return; to give back; to send back; to repatriate 家属[家屬] jiāshǔ family member; (family) dependent 休想[休想] xiūxiǎng don't think (that); don't imagine (that) 何人[何人] hérén who 姓名[姓名] xìngmíng surname and given name; full name 依[依] yī to depend on; to comply with or listen to sb; according to; in the light of 刑律[刑律] xínglǜ criminal law 殿[殿] diàn palace hall 经常[經常] jīngcháng frequently; constantly; regularly; often; day-to-day; everyday; daily 头疼[頭疼] tóuténg headache 伴有[伴有] bànyǒu to be accompanied by 诞[誕] dàn birth; birthday; brag; boast; to increase 语[語] yǔ dialect; language; speech 取巧[取巧] qǔqiǎo quick fix; opportune short cut (around a difficulty); cheap trick (to get what one wants); to pull a fast one 赶到[趕到] gǎndào to hurry (to some place) 那儿[那兒] nàr5 there 拜会[拜會] bàihuì pay an official call; call on; visit in an official capacity 传扬[傳揚] chuányáng to spread (by word of mouth) 准[準] zhǔn accurate; standard; definitely; certainly; about to become (bride, son-in-law etc); quasi-; para- 过后[過後] guòhòu after the event 上午[上午] shàngwǔ morning; CL:個|个[ge4] 一晃[一晃] yīhuǎng (of passing time) in an instant; (of a sight) in a flash 星宿[星宿] xīngxiù constellation (arch., now 星座); one of the 28 constellations of traditional Chinese astronomy and astrology; motion of stars since one's birth (predetermining one's fate in astrology) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/225 words - 23 min 之一[之一] zhīyī one of (sth); one out of a multitude; one (third, quarter, percent etc) 人参[人參] rénshēn ginseng 考试[考試] kǎoshì to take an exam; exam; CL:次[ci4] 读[讀] dú to read; to study; reading of word (i.e. pronunciation), similar to 拼音[pin1 yin1] 刊印[刊印] kānyìn to set in print; to diffuse; to publish 暹罗[暹羅] Xiānluó Siam (old word for Thailand); Siamese 波斯[波斯] Bōsī Persia 南越[南越] NánYuè South Vietnam; South Vietnamese 科举[科舉] kējǔ imperial examination 考[考] kǎo to check; to verify; to test; to examine; to take an exam; to take an entrance exam for; deceased father 容[容] róng to hold; to contain; to allow; to tolerate; appearance; look; countenance 脑袋[腦袋] nǎodài head; skull; brains; mental capability; CL:顆|颗[ke1],個|个[ge4] 里头[裡頭] lǐtou inside; interior 翻[翻] fān to turn over; to flip over; to overturn; to rummage through; to translate; to decode; to double; to climb over or into; to cross 列[列] liè to arrange; to line up; file; series; (in data tables) column; (Tw) row 祖[祖] zǔ ancestor; forefather; grandparents 应[應] yīng to agree (to do sth); should; ought to; must; (legal) shall 应[應] yìng to answer; to respond; to comply with; to deal or cope with 则[則] zé (conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but; then; standard; norm; principle; to imitate; to follow; classifier for written items 申[申] shēn to extend; to state; to explain; 9th earthly branch: 3-5 p.m., 7th solar month (7th August-7th September), year of the Monkey; ancient Chinese compass point: 240° 锡[錫] xī tin (chemistry); to bestow; to confer; to grant; Taiwan pr. [xi2] 疆[疆] jiāng border; boundary 同德[同德] Tóngdé Tongde county in Hainan Tibetan autonomous prefecture 海南藏族自治州[Hai3 nan2 Zang4 zu2 Zi4 zhi4 zhou1], Qinghai 曾孙[曾孫] zēngsūn great-grandson 继[繼] jì to continue; to follow after; to go on with; to succeed; to inherit; then; afterwards 绪[緒] xù beginnings; clues; mental state; thread //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/250 words - 27 min 极[極] jí extremely; pole (geography, physics); utmost; top 杰作[傑作] jiézuò masterpiece 盛景[盛景] shèngjǐng grand view; magnificent landscape 昨夜[昨夜] zuóyè last night 往昔[往昔] wǎngxī the past 生息[生息] shēngxī to inhabit; to live (in a habitat) 巅[巔] diān summit 尧[堯] Yáo surname Yao; Yao or Tang Yao (c. 2200 BC), one of Five legendary Emperors 五帝[wu3 di4], second son of Di Ku 帝嚳|帝喾[Di4 Ku4] 舜[舜] Shùn Shun (c. 22nd century BC), mythical sage and leader 神采[神采] shéncǎi expression; spirit; vigor 匆匆[匆匆] cōngcōng hurriedly 多时[多時] duōshí long time 询问[詢問] xúnwèn to inquire 丹[丹] dān red; pellet; powder; cinnabar 养生[養生] yǎngshēng to maintain good health; to raise a child or animal; curing (of concrete etc) 长寿[長壽] chángshòu longevity; ability to live long; long lived 甚[甚] shén variant of 什[shen2] 甚[甚] shèn what; very; extremely; any 有趣[有趣] yǒuqù interesting; fascinating; amusing 抉择[抉擇] juézé to choose (literary) 毋[毋] wú (literary) no; don't; to not have; nobody 到访[到訪] dàofǎng to pay a visit 候[候] hòu to wait; to inquire after; to watch; season; climate; (old) period of five days 拖[拖] tuō to drag; to tow; to trail; to hang down; to mop (the floor); to delay; to drag on 片刻[片刻] piànkè short period of time; a moment //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/275 words - 28 min 文章[文章] wénzhāng article; essay; literary works; writings; hidden meaning; CL:篇[pian1],段[duan4],頁|页[ye4] 静心[靜心] jìngxīn meditation 安抚[安撫] ānfǔ to placate; to pacify; to appease 为难[為難] wéinán to feel embarrassed or awkward; to make things difficult (for someone); to find things difficult (to do or manage) 言明[言明] yánmíng to state clearly 事关[事關] shìguān to concern; on (some topic); about; concerning; to have importance for 安危[安危] ānwēi safety and danger; safety 引入[引入] yǐnrù to draw into; to pull into; to introduce 羞辱[羞辱] xiūrǔ to baffle; to humiliate; shame; dishonor; humiliation 肇事者[肇事者] zhàoshìzhě offender; culprit 处置[處置] chǔzhì to handle; to take care of; to punish 燃烧[燃燒] ránshāo to ignite; to combust; to burn; combustion; flaming 海[海] hǎi ocean; sea; CL:個|个[ge4],片[pian4]; great number of people or things; (dialect) numerous 熔化[熔化] rónghuà to melt (of ice, metals etc) 金属[金屬] jīnshǔ metal; CL:種|种[zhong3] 浸没[浸沒] jìnmò to immerse; to swamp 受审[受審] shòushěn on trial (for a crime); to stand trial 直[直] zhí straight; to straighten; fair and reasonable; frank; straightforward; (indicates continuing motion or action); vertical; vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters 淹[淹] yān to flood; to submerge; to drown; to irritate the skin (of liquids); to delay 善人[善人] shànrén philanthropist; charitable person; well-doer 灵魂[靈魂] línghún soul; spirit 微[微] wēi tiny; miniature; slightly; profound; abtruse; to decline; one millionth part of; micro-; Taiwan pr. [wei2] 牛奶[牛奶] niúnǎi cow's milk; CL:瓶[ping2],杯[bei1] 散步[散步] sànbù to take a walk; to go for a walk 轻快[輕快] qīngkuài light and quick; brisk; spry; lively; effortless; relaxed; agile; blithe //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/300 words - 30 min 恶人[惡人] èrén evil person; vile creature; ugly man 刻骨铭心[刻骨銘心] kègǔmíngxīn lit. carved in bones and engraved in the heart (idiom); fig. etched in one's memory; unforgettable 苦痛[苦痛] kǔtòng pain; suffering 罪孽[罪孽] zuìniè sin; crime; wrongdoing 烈火[烈火] lièhuǒ raging inferno; blaze 焚毁[焚毀] fénhuǐ to burn down; to destroy with fire 烧死[燒死] shāosǐ to burn to death 交出[交出] jiāochū to hand over 最为[最為] zuìwéi the most 热闹[熱鬧] rènao bustling with noise and excitement; lively 眼下[眼下] yǎnxià now; at present; subocular (medicine) 出发[出發] chūfā to set off; to start (on a journey) 聚[聚] jù to congregate; to assemble; to mass; to gather together; to amass; to polymerize 责罚[責罰] zéfá to punish; to chastise 委屈[委屈] wěiqu to feel wronged; to cause sb to feel wronged; grievance 事由[事由] shìyóu main content; matter; work; origin of an incident; cause; purpose; subject (of business letter) 八方[八方] bāfāng the eight points of the compass; all directions 气度[氣度] qìdù bearing; manner; presence 架[架] jià to support; frame; rack; framework; classifier for planes, large vehicles, radios etc 对待[對待] duìdài to treat; treatment 青史[青史] qīngshǐ annal; historical record; CL:筆|笔[bi3] 凶[兇] xiōng terrible; fearful 徒[徒] tú disciple; apprentice; believer; on foot; bare or empty; to no avail; only; prison sentence 核查[核查] héchá to examine; to inspect 塞外[塞外] sàiwài beyond the Great Wall //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/325 words - 32 min 潜入[潛入] qiánrù to submerge; to infiltrate; to steal into 意图[意圖] yìtú intent; intention; to intend 至今[至今] zhìjīn so far; to this day; until now 人命[人命] rénmìng human life; CL:條|条[tiao2] 阻挠[阻撓] zǔnáo to thwart; to obstruct (sth) 袒护[袒護] tǎnhù to shield (a miscreant) from punishment, criticism etc; to take sb's side 加害[加害] jiāhài to injure 物品[物品] wùpǐn articles; goods; materials 取走[取走] qǔzǒu to remove; to take away 终[終] zhōng end; finish 提示[提示] tíshì to point out; to remind (sb of sth); to suggest; suggestion; tip; reminder; notice 卡[卡] kǎ to stop; to block; (computing) (coll.) slow; (loanword) card; CL:張|张[zhang1],片[pian4]; truck (from "car"); calorie (abbr. for 卡路里[ka3 lu4 li3]); cassette 利[利] lì sharp; favorable; advantage; benefit; profit; interest; to do good to; to benefit 尤[尤] yóu outstanding; particularly, especially; a fault; to express discontentment against 嘎[嘎] gá cackling sound 尼[尼] ní Buddhist nun; (often used in phonetic spellings) 灭亡[滅亡] mièwáng to be destroyed; to become extinct; to perish; to die out; to destroy; to exterminate 月氏[月氏] Yuèzhī Tokhara; Tokharians, historic Indo-European people of central Asia; same as 吐火羅人|吐火罗人 使用[使用] shǐyòng to use; to employ; to apply; to make use of 末世[末世] mòshì last phase (of an age) 传说[傳說] chuánshuō legend; folklore; to repeat from mouth to mouth; they say that... 日复一日[日復一日] rìfùyīrì day after day 黑暗[黑暗] hēi'àn dark; darkly; darkness 迎[迎] yíng to welcome; to meet; to face; to forge ahead (esp. in the face of difficulties) 新生[新生] xīnshēng new; newborn; emerging; nascent; rebirth; regeneration; new life; new student //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep03/326 words - 33 min 巴哈[巴哈] Bāhā Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), German composer (Tw) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/25 words - 3 min 僧[僧] sēng monk; Sangha, the Buddhist monastic order 愿[願] yuàn to hope; to wish; to desire; hoped-for; ready; willing 赎罪[贖罪] shúzuì to atone for one's crime; to buy freedom from punishment; redemption; atonement 看护[看護] kānhù to nurse; to look after; to watch over; (old) hospital nurse 父亲[父親] fùqīn father; also pr. [fu4 qin5]; CL:個|个[ge4] 祖父[祖父] zǔfù father's father; paternal grandfather 尊严[尊嚴] zūnyán dignity; sanctity; honor; majesty 从前[從前] cóngqián previously; formerly; once upon a time 敬重[敬重] jìngzhòng to respect deeply; to revere; to esteem 惩罚[懲罰] chéngfá penalty; punishment; to punish 家主[家主] jiāzhǔ head of a household 犬[犬] quǎn dog; Kangxi radical 94 头发[頭髮] tóufa hair (on the head) 葬[葬] zàng to bury (the dead); to inter 绑[綁] bǎng to tie; bind or fasten together; to kidnap 听从[聽從] tīngcóng to listen and obey; to comply with; to heed; to hearken 带领[帶領] dàilǐng to guide; to lead 赶走[趕走] gǎnzǒu to drive out; to turn back 家乡[家鄉] jiāxiāng hometown; native place; CL:個|个[ge4] 肆虐[肆虐] sìnüè to wreak havoc; to devastate 不必[不必] bùbì need not; does not have to; not necessarily 在此[在此] zàicǐ hereto; here 等候[等候] děnghòu to wait; to wait for 无论如何[無論如何] wúlùnrúhé whatever the case; in any event; no matter what; by all possible means 正午[正午] zhèngwǔ midday; noon; noonday //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/50 words - 6 min 完了[完了] wánle to be finished; to be done for; ruined; gone to the dogs; oh no 胡说[胡說] húshuō to talk nonsense; drivel 登徒子[登徒子] DēngtúZǐ Dengtu Zi, famous lecherous character; lecher; skirt-chaser 死期[死期] sǐqī time of death; limited to a fixed period of time; fixed term 将近[將近] jiāngjìn almost; nearly; close to 差事[差事] chāishi errand; assignment; job; commission; CL:件[jian4]; see also 差使[chai1 shi5] 漫步[漫步] mànbù to wander; to ramble; recreational hiking; to perambulate 方能[方能] fāngnéng can then (and only then) 愤怒[憤怒] fènnù angry; indignant; wrath; ire 证言[證言] zhèngyán testimony 出于[出於] chūyú due to; to stem from 自愿[自願] zìyuàn voluntary 绝不[絕不] juébù in no way; not in the least; absolutely not 头上[頭上] tóushàng overhead; above 善恶[善惡] shàn'è good and evil; good versus evil 判定[判定] pàndìng to judge; to decide; judgment; determination 由不得[由不得] yóubude cannot help; to be beyond control of 己[己] jǐ self; oneself; sixth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; sixth in order; letter "F" or Roman "VI" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; hexa 衙[衙] yá office; yamen 衙門|衙门 怒火[怒火] nùhuǒ rage; fury; hot anger 贵司[貴司] guìsī your company (polite) 给予[給予] jǐyǔ to accord; to give; to show (respect) 定期[定期] dìngqī at set dates; at regular intervals; periodic; limited to a fixed period of time; fixed term 祭[祭] jì to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors); memorial ceremony; (in classical novels) to recite an incantation to activate a magic weapon; (lit. and fig.) to wield 献出[獻出] xiànchū to offer; to give (as tribute); to devote (one's life); to sacrifice (oneself) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/75 words - 7 min 金钱[金錢] jīnqián money; currency 记载[記載] jìzǎi to write down; to record; written account 官员[官員] guānyuán official (in an organization or government); administrator 比对[比對] bǐduì comparison; to verify by comparing 或[或] huò maybe; perhaps; might; possibly; or 涉[涉] shè to wade; to be involved; to concern; to experience; to enter (classical) 大员[大員] dàyuán high official 平白[平白] píngbái for no reason; gratuitously 定能[定能] dìngnéng to be definitely able (to do sth) 线索[線索] xiànsuǒ trail; clues; thread (of a story) 不论[不論] bùlùn whatever; no matter what (who, how etc); regardless of; not to discuss 几何[幾何] jǐhé geometry; (literary) how much 必定[必定] bìdìng to be bound to; to be sure to 遵命[遵命] zūnmìng to follow your orders; to do as you bid 告辞[告辭] gàocí to say goodbye; to take one's leave 控[控] kòng to control; to accuse; to charge; to sue; to invert a container to empty it; (suffix) (slang) buff; enthusiast; devotee; -phile or -philia 查出[查出] cháchū to find out; to discover 马鞭[馬鞭] mǎbiān horsewhip 上下[上下] shàngxià up and down; top and bottom; old and new; length; about 祟[祟] suì evil spirit 守护[守護] shǒuhù to guard; to protect 楣[楣] méi lintel; crossbeam 瞒[瞞] mán to conceal from; to keep (sb) in the dark 具体[具體] jùtǐ concrete; definite; specific 他信[他信] Tāxìn Thaksin Shinawatra (1949-), Thai businessman and politician, prime minister 2001-2006 //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/100 words - 9 min 不许[不許] bùxǔ not to allow; must not; can't 油料[油料] yóuliào oilseed; oil; fuel 油[油] yóu oil; fat; grease; petroleum; to apply tung oil, paint or varnish; oily; greasy; glib; cunning 场所[場所] chǎngsuǒ location; place 核对[核對] héduì to check; to verify; to audit; to examine 单[單] dān bill; list; form; single; only; sole; odd number; CL:個|个[ge4] 实际[實際] shíjì reality; practice; practical; realistic; real; actual 私自[私自] sīzì private; personal; secretly; without explicit approval 持[持] chí to hold; to grasp; to support; to maintain; to persevere; to manage; to run (i.e. administer); to control 大小[大小] dàxiǎo dimension; magnitude; size; measurement; large and small; at any rate; adults and children; consideration of seniority 哪怕[哪怕] nǎpà even; even if; even though; no matter how 本人[本人] běnrén the person himself; I (humble form used in speeches); oneself; myself; in person; personal 纵火[縱火] zònghuǒ to set on fire; to commit arson 灭[滅] miè to extinguish or put out; to go out (of a fire etc); to exterminate or wipe out; to drown 走亲戚[走親戚] zǒuqīnqi to visit relatives 临[臨] lín to face; to overlook; to arrive; to be (just) about to; just before 暂时[暫時] zànshí temporary; provisional; for the time being 漏[漏] lòu to leak; to divulge; to leave out by mistake; waterclock or hourglass (old) 起火[起火] qǐhuǒ to catch fire; to cook; to get angry 火势[火勢] huǒshì intensity of a fire; lively; flourishing 蔓延[蔓延] mànyán to extend; to spread 放火[放火] fànghuǒ to set on fire; to commit arson; to create a disturbance 后果[後果] hòuguǒ consequences; aftermath 纸[紙] zhǐ paper; CL:張|张[zhang1],沓[da2]; classifier for documents, letter etc 花灯[花燈] huādēng colored lantern (used at Lantern Festival 元宵節|元宵节) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/125 words - 10 min 火烧[火燒] huǒshāo to set fire to; to burn down; burning hot; baked cake 营[營] yíng camp; barracks; battalion; to build; to operate; to manage; to strive for 势[勢] shì power; influence; potential; momentum; tendency; trend; situation; conditions; outward appearance; sign; gesture; male genitals 街上[街上] jiēshang on the street; in town 救火[救火] jiùhuǒ to put out a fire; firefighting 孔[孔] kǒng hole; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for cave dwellings 清查[清查] qīngchá to investigate thoroughly; to carefully inspect; to verify; to ferret out (undesirable elements) 逐一[逐一] zhúyī one by one 芝麻[芝麻] zhīma sesame (seed) 菜籽[菜籽] càizǐ vegetable seeds; rapeseed 芜[蕪] wú overgrown with weeds 菁[菁] jīng leek flower; lush; luxuriant 籽[籽] zǐ seeds 供应[供應] gōngyìng to supply; to provide; to offer 例外[例外] lìwài exception; to be an exception 呈交[呈交] chéngjiāo (formal and deferential) to present; to submit 明细[明細] míngxì clear and detailed; definite; details (are as follows:) 冲突[衝突] chōngtū conflict; to conflict; clash of opposing forces; collision (of interests); contention 损伤[損傷] sǔnshāng to harm; to damage; to injure; impairment; loss; disability 有权[有權] yǒuquán to have the right to; to be entitled to; to have authority; powerful 鳞[鱗] lín scales (of fish) 清单[清單] qīngdān list of items 城外[城外] chéngwài outside of a city 油脂[油脂] yóuzhī grease; oil; fat 报关[報關] bàoguān to declare at customs //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/150 words - 12 min 排查[排查] páichá to inspect; to run through a checklist; to take stock; to audit 异常[異常] yìcháng exceptional; abnormal; an anomaly 遗漏[遺漏] yílòu to overlook; to miss; to omit 类[類] lèi kind; type; class; category; similar; like; to resemble 用度[用度] yòngdù expense 皇上[皇上] huángshang the emperor; Your majesty the emperor; His imperial majesty 寻常[尋常] xúncháng usual; common; ordinary 递交[遞交] dìjiāo to present; to give; to hand over; to hand in; to lay before 呈文[呈文] chéngwén petition (submitted to a superior) 殉职[殉職] xùnzhí to die in the line of duty 掂量[掂量] diānliang to weigh in the hand; to consider; to ponder 程序[程序] chéngxù procedures; sequence; order; computer program 保住[保住] bǎozhù to preserve; to save 息[息] xī breath; news; interest (on an investment or loan); to cease; to stop; to rest; Taiwan pr. [xi2] 之下[之下] zhīxià under; beneath; less than 亲近[親近] qīnjìn intimate; to get close to 公报[公報] gōngbào announcement; bulletin; communique 童谣[童謠] tóngyáo nursery rhyme 碧玉[碧玉] bìyù jasper 垂[垂] chuí to hang (down); droop; dangle; bend down; hand down; bequeath; nearly; almost; to approach 丝绦[絲絛] sītāo silk waistband 二月[二月] Èryuè February; second month (of the lunar year) 剪刀[剪刀] jiǎndāo scissors; CL:把[ba3] 童子[童子] tóngzǐ boy 传诵[傳誦] chuánsòng widely known; on everyone's lips //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/175 words - 15 min 大作[大作] dàzuò your work (book, musical composition etc) (honorific); to erupt; to begin abruptly 握[握] wò to hold; to grasp; to clench (one's fist); to master; classifier: a handful 肆意[肆意] sìyì wantonly; recklessly; willfully 追随者[追隨者] zhuīsuízhě follower; adherent; following 局面[局面] júmiàn aspect; phase; situation 圣上[聖上] shèngshàng courtier's or minister's form of address for the current Emperor 暖[暖] nuǎn warm; to warm 寒[寒] hán cold; poor; to tremble 正是[正是] zhèngshì (emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated); precisely; exactly; even; if; just like; in the same way as 始作俑者[始作俑者] shǐzuòyǒngzhě lit. the first person to bury funerary dolls (idiom); fig. the originator of an evil practice 隐忍不发[隱忍不發] yǐnrěnbùfā to keep one's emotions inside oneself; to restrain one's emotions 本意[本意] běnyì original idea; real intention; etymon 结党[結黨] jiédǎng to form a clique 谜[謎] mí riddle 杜绝[杜絕] dùjué to put an end to 结交[結交] jiéjiāo to make friends with 朝臣[朝臣] cháochén court councilor 如若[如若] rúruò if 嫌疑[嫌疑] xiányí suspicion; to have suspicions 云[雲] yún cloud; CL:朵[duo3] 野[野] yě field; plain; open space; limit; boundary; rude; feral 鹤[鶴] hè crane 交往[交往] jiāowǎng to associate (with); to have contact (with); to hang out (with); to date; (interpersonal) relationship; association; contact 交通[交通] jiāotōng to be connected; traffic; transportation; communications; liaison 笼络[籠絡] lǒngluò to coax; to beguile; to win over //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/200 words - 16 min 青年[青年] qīngnián youth; youthful years; young person; the young 俊[俊] jùn smart; eminent; handsome; talented 打下[打下] dǎxià to lay (a foundation); to conquer (a city etc); to shoot down (a bird etc) 基业[基業] jīyè foundation; base; family estate 使命[使命] shǐmìng mission; long-term task to which one devotes oneself; a calling 牵累[牽累] qiānlěi to weigh down; to trouble; to implicate (sb); tied down (by affairs) 门户[門戶] ménhù door; strategic gateway; portal; faction; sect; family status; family; web portal; (old) brothel 大开[大開] dàkāi to open wide 房[房] fáng house; room; CL:間|间[jian1]; branch of an extended family; classifier for family members (or concubines) 绝命[絕命] juémìng to commit suicide; to have one's life cut short 翻遍[翻遍] fānbiàn to rummage through; to turn everything over; to ransack 踪[蹤] zōng footprint; trace; tracks 拿走[拿走] názǒu to take away 证据[證據] zhèngjù evidence; proof; testimony 对付[對付] duìfu to handle; to deal with; to cope; to get by with 闻到[聞到] wéndào to smell; to sniff sth out; to perceive by smelling 股[股] gǔ thigh; part of a whole; portion of a sum; (stock) share; strand of a thread; low-level administrative unit, translated as "section" or "department" etc, ranked below 科[ke1]; classifier for long winding things like ropes, rivers etc; classifier for smoke, smells etc: thread, puff, whiff; classifier for bands of people, gangs etc; classifier for sudden forceful actions 香气[香氣] xiāngqì fragrance; aroma; incense 浓烈[濃烈] nóngliè strong (taste, flavor, smell) 犀利[犀利] xīlì sharp; incisive; penetrating 难忘[難忘] nánwàng unforgettable 此前[此前] cǐqián before this; before then; previously 从未[從未] cóngwèi never 香料[香料] xiāngliào spice; flavoring; condiment; perfume 衣[衣] yī clothes; CL:件[jian4]; Kangxi radical 145 //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/225 words - 18 min 数百万[數百萬] shùbǎiwàn several million 惯用[慣用] guànyòng to use habitually; habitual; customary 售卖[售賣] shòumài to sell 确认[確認] quèrèn to confirm; to verify; confirmation 精心[精心] jīngxīn with utmost care; fine; meticulous; detailed 筹划[籌劃] chóuhuà to plan and prepare 事事[事事] shìshì everything 掌握[掌握] zhǎngwò to grasp (often fig.); to control; to seize (initiative, opportunity, destiny); to master; to know well; to understand sth well and know how to use it; fluency 慈悲[慈悲] cíbēi mercy 大道[大道] dàdào main street; avenue 无常[無常] wúcháng variable; changeable; fickle; impermanence (Sanskrit: anitya); ghost taking away the soul after death; to pass away; to die 总有[總有] zǒngyǒu inevitably there will be 柳暗花明[柳暗花明] liǔ'ànhuāmíng lit. the willow trees make the shade, the flowers give the light (idiom); at one's darkest hour, a glimmer of hope; light at the end of the tunnel 噩耗[噩耗] èhào news of sb's death; grievous news 精神[精神] jīngshén spirit; mind; consciousness; thought; mental; psychological; essence; gist; CL:個|个[ge4] 健旺[健旺] jiànwàng robust; healthy; vigorous; energetic 坚守[堅守] jiānshǒu to hold fast to; to stick to 移[移] yí to move; to shift; to change; to alter; to remove 包括[包括] bāokuò to comprise; to include; to involve; to incorporate; to consist of 在内[在內] zàinèi (included) in it; among them 体恤[體恤] tǐxù to empathize with; to show solicitude for; T-shirt (loanword) 旨意[旨意] zhǐyì decree; order 快要[快要] kuàiyào almost; nearly; almost all 陈[陳] chén to lay out; to exhibit; to display; to narrate; to state; to explain; to tell; old; stale 礼[禮] lǐ gift; rite; ceremony; CL:份[fen4]; propriety; etiquette; courtesy //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/250 words - 20 min 失利[失利] shīlì to lose; to suffer defeat 即刻[即刻] jíkè immediately; instant; instantly 接管[接管] jiēguǎn to take over; to assume control 防务[防務] fángwù (pertaining to) defense 冯[馮] píng to gallop; to assist; to attack; to wade; great; old variant of 憑|凭[ping2] 赵[趙] zhào to surpass (old) 阻拦[阻攔] zǔlán to stop; to obstruct 佳节[佳節] jiājié festive day; holiday 正要[正要] zhèngyào to be just about to; to be on the point of 臣[臣] chén state official or subject in dynastic China; I, your servant (used in addressing the sovereign); Kangxi radical 131 显[顯] xiǎn to make visible; to reveal; prominent; conspicuous; (prefix) phanero- 耀[耀] yào brilliant; glorious 盛世[盛世] shèngshì a flourishing period; period of prosperity; a golden age 忧心[憂心] yōuxīn concerned; worried; disturbed; anxious 承[承] chéng to bear; to carry; to hold; to continue; to undertake; to take charge; owing to; due to; to receive 分忧[分憂] fēnyōu to share tribulations; to help sb with worries and difficulties 咬[咬] yǎo to bite; to nip 竖[豎] shù to erect; vertical; vertical stroke (in Chinese characters) 儿戏[兒戲] érxì child's play; trifling matter 频频[頻頻] pínpín repeatedly; again and again; continuously; constantly 问责[問責] wènzé to hold accountable; to blame; to censure; to apportion blame 闯[闖] chuǎng to rush; to charge; to dash; to break through; to temper oneself (through battling hardships) 麾下[麾下] huīxià troops; subordinates; (honorific appellation for a general) 参军[參軍] cānjūn to join the army 不明[不明] bùmíng not clear; unknown; to fail to understand //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/275 words - 21 min 危及[危及] wēijí to endanger; to jeopardize; a danger (to life, national security etc) 室[室] shì room; work unit; grave; scabbard; family or clan; one of the 28 constellations of Chinese astronomy 关闭[關閉] guānbì to close; to shut 阖[闔] hé door; to close; whole 索[索] suǒ to search; to demand; to ask; to exact; large rope; isolated 元年[元年] yuánnián first year of an emperor's reign 改元[改元] gǎiyuán to change an emperor's or ruler's reign title (old) 守卫[守衛] shǒuwèi to guard; to defend 观礼[觀禮] guānlǐ to attend a ritual 道士[道士] dàoshì Daoist priest 法术[法術] fǎshù magic 惊扰[驚擾] jīngrǎo to alarm; to agitate 同年[同年] tóngnián the same year 三月[三月] Sānyuè March; third month (of the lunar year) 韦[韋] wéi soft leather 坚[堅] jiān strong; solid; firm; unyielding; resolute 潭[潭] tán deep pool; pond; pit (dialect); depression 兵卒[兵卒] bīngzú soldiers; troops 充[充] chōng to fill; to satisfy; to fulfill; to act in place of; substitute; sufficient; full 高唱[高唱] gāochàng to sing loudly; fig. to mouth slogans 弘[弘] hóng great; liberal 农[農] nóng peasant; to farm; agriculture; diligent (old); government field official (old) 庶[庶] shù numerous; common people (or populace); born of a concubine 宣[宣] xuān to declare (publicly); to announce 踩踏[踩踏] cǎità to trample on //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/300 words - 23 min 未曾[未曾] wèicéng hasn't (or haven't); hasn't ever 制止[制止] zhìzhǐ to curb; to put a stop to; to stop; to check; to limit 事实[事實] shìshí fact; CL:個|个[ge4] 其一[其一] qíyī one of the given (options etc); the first; firstly 论断[論斷] lùnduàn to infer; to judge; inference; judgment; conclusion 料[料] liào material; stuff; grain; feed; to expect; to anticipate; to guess 鲲鹏[鯤鵬] kūnpéng kun 鯤|鲲[kun1] and peng 鵬|鹏[Peng2], mythological beasts; peng, a gigantic bird transformed from the kun 蚍蜉[蚍蜉] pífú a type of large ant 鲲[鯤] kūn fry (newly hatched fish); legendary giant fish that could transform into a giant bird 鵬|鹏[Peng2] 几千[幾千] jǐqiān several thousand 庄子[莊子] Zhuāngzǐ Zhuangzi (369-286 BC), Daoist author 开篇[開篇] kāipiān start of literary work; opening song of ballad in Tanci style 彈詞|弹词[tan2 ci2] 街头[街頭] jiētóu street 小儿[小兒] xiǎo'ér young child; (humble) my son 欺[欺] qī to take unfair advantage of; to deceive; to cheat 予[予] yǔ to give 物[物] wù thing; object; matter; abbr. for physics 物理 逍遥[逍遙] xiāoyáo free and unfettered 旁[旁] páng beside; one side; other; side; self; the right-hand side of split Chinese character, often the phonetic 一层[一層] yīcéng layer 话语[話語] huàyǔ words; speech; utterance; discourse 机[機] jī machine; engine; opportunity; intention; aircraft; pivot; crucial point; flexible (quick-witted); organic; CL:臺|台[tai2] 锋[鋒] fēng point of a spear; edge of a tool; vanguard; forward (in sports team) 无礼[無禮] wúlǐ rude; rudely 银[銀] yín silver; silver-colored; relating to money or currency //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/325 words - 25 min 青[青] qīng green; blue; black; youth; young (of people) 大夫[大夫] dàifu doctor; physician 尊称[尊稱] zūnchēng to address sb deferentially; title; honorific 年迈[年邁] niánmài old; aged 恍惚[恍惚] huǎnghū absent-minded; distracted; dazzled; vaguely; dimly 恩准[恩准] ēnzhǔn approved by His (or Her) Majesty; permission graciously granted (from highly authoritative position); to graciously permit; to condescend to allow 谕[諭] yù order (from above) 心疼[心疼] xīnténg to love dearly; to feel sorry for sb; to regret; to grudge; to be distressed 不忍[不忍] bùrěn cannot bear to; disturbed 歇息[歇息] xiēxi to have a rest; to stay for the night; to go to bed; to sleep 摆[擺] bǎi to arrange; to exhibit; to move to and fro; a pendulum 送行[送行] sòngxíng to see someone off; to throw someone a send-off party 筹建[籌建] chóujiàn to prepare to build sth 公事[公事] gōngshì work-related matters; documents 晚间[晚間] wǎnjiān evening; night 交差[交差] jiāochāi to report back after completion of one's mission 名单[名單] míngdān list of names 位子[位子] wèizi place; seat 方向[方向] fāngxiàng direction; orientation; path to follow; CL:個|个[ge4] 压[壓] yā to press; to push down; to keep under (control); pressure 方位[方位] fāngwèi direction; points of the compass; bearing; position; azimuth 劫难[劫難] jiénàn calamity 介[介] jiè to introduce; to lie between; between; shell; armor 草民[草民] cǎomín the grass roots; the hoi polloi 傅[傅] fù tutor //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/350 words - 30 min 父[父] fù father 鼎盛[鼎盛] dǐngshèng flourishing; at its peak; a golden age 只顾[只顧] zhǐgù solely preoccupied (with one thing); engrossed; focusing (on sth); to look after only one aspect 孚[孚] fú to trust; to believe in 灵[靈] líng quick; alert; efficacious; effective; to come true; spirit; departed soul; coffin 异[異] yì different; other; hetero-; unusual; strange; surprising; to distinguish; to separate; to discriminate 看出[看出] kànchū to make out; to see 回老家[回老家] huílǎojiā to go back to one's roots; to return to one's native place; by ext. to join one's ancestors (i.e. to die) 属意[屬意] zhǔyì to set one's heart on; to set one's choice on 坐车[坐車] zuòchē to take the car, bus, train etc 乘[乘] chéng to ride; to mount; to make use of; to avail oneself of; to take advantage of; to multiply (math.); Buddhist sect or creed 驴[驢] lǘ donkey; CL:頭|头[tou2] 一路[一路] yīlù the whole journey; all the way; going the same way; going in the same direction; of the same kind 舍不得[捨不得] shěbude to hate to do sth; to hate to part with; to begrudge 出错[出錯] chūcuò to make a mistake; error 心愿[心願] xīnyuàn cherished desire; dream; craving; wish; aspiration 辟谷[辟穀] pìgǔ to abstain from eating cereals (Taoist practice); to fast 耽误[耽誤] dānwu to delay; to hold up; to waste time; to interfere with 庇护[庇護] bìhù asylum; shelter; to shield; to put under protection; to take under one's wing 人情[人情] rénqíng human emotions; social relationship; friendship; favor; a good turn 判断[判斷] pànduàn to judge; to determine; judgment 准确[準確] zhǔnquè accurate; exact; precise 无人[無人] wúrén unmanned; uninhabited 领路[領路] lǐnglù to lead the way 藏身[藏身] cángshēn to hide; to go into hiding; to take refuge //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/375 words - 32 min 根据[根據] gēnjù according to; based on; basis; foundation; CL:個|个[ge4] 供奉[供奉] gòngfèng to consecrate; to enshrine and worship; an offering (to one's ancestors); a sacrifice (to a God) 对比[對比] duìbǐ to contrast; contrast; ratio; CL:個|个[ge4] 人物[人物] rénwù person; character (in a play, novel etc); protagonist; CL:個|个[ge4] 盗[盜] dào to steal; to rob; to plunder; thief; bandit; robber 波[波] bō wave; ripple; storm; surge 落户[落戶] luòhù to settle; to set up home 名为[名為] míngwéi to be called; to be known as 几经[幾經] jǐjīng to go through numerous (setbacks, revisions etc) 乔迁[喬遷] qiáoqiān to move (to a superior place); promotion 去年[去年] qùnián last year 年底[年底] niándǐ the end of the year; year-end 清册[清冊] qīngcè detailed list; inventory 重造[重造] chóngzào to reconstruct 详[詳] xiáng detailed; comprehensive 相貌[相貌] xiàngmào appearance 讯息[訊息] xùnxī information; news; message; text message or SMS 户口[戶口] hùkǒu population (counted as number of households for census or taxation); registered residence; residence permit; (in Hong Kong and Macau) bank account 伪造[偽造] wěizào to forge; to fake; to counterfeit 冒名顶替[冒名頂替] màomíngdǐngtì to assume sb's name and take his place (idiom); to impersonate; to pose under a false name 萨[薩] Sà Bodhisattva; surname Sa 珊[珊] shān coral 金币[金幣] jīnbì gold coin 币[幣] bì money; coins; currency; silk 流通[流通] liútōng to circulate; to distribute; circulation; distribution //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/400 words - 33 min 什么的[什麼的] shénmede and so on; and what not 娘子[娘子] niángzǐ (dialect) form of address for one's wife; polite form of address for a woman 入学[入學] rùxué to enter a school or college; to go to school for the first time as a child 杂事[雜事] záshì miscellaneous tasks; various chores 不知去向[不知去向] bùzhīqùxiàng whereabouts unknown; gone missing 小人[小人] xiǎorén person of low social status (old); I, me (used to refer humbly to oneself); nasty person; vile character 撒谎[撒謊] sāhuǎng to tell lies 床铺[床鋪] chuángpù bed 居住[居住] jūzhù to reside; to dwell; to live in a place; resident in 达[達] dá to attain; to reach; to amount to; to communicate; eminent 女子[女子] nǚzǐ woman; female 品貌[品貌] pǐnmào behavior and appearance 相当[相當] xiāngdāng equivalent to; appropriate; considerably; to a certain extent; fairly; quite 娶[娶] qǔ to take a wife; to marry (a woman) 平日[平日] píngrì ordinary day; everyday; ordinarily; usually 简[簡] jiǎn simple; uncomplicated; letter; to choose; to select; bamboo strips used for writing (old) 三五[三五] sānwǔ several; three or five 营生[營生] yíngshēng to earn a living 惹麻烦[惹麻煩] rěmáfan to create difficulties; to invite trouble; to be troublesome 货[貨] huò goods; money; commodity; CL:個|个[ge4] 平时[平時] píngshí ordinarily; in normal times; in peacetime 笑脸[笑臉] xiàoliǎn smiling face; smiley :) ☺; CL:副[fu4] 模样[模樣] múyàng look; style; appearance; approximation; about; CL:個|个[ge4]; also pr. [mo2 yang4] 开朗[開朗] kāilǎng spacious and well-lit; open and clear; (of character) optimistic; cheerful; carefree 何时[何時] héshí when //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep04/415 words - 35 min 样貌[樣貌] yàngmào appearance; manifestation 波长[波長] bōcháng wavelength 长得[長得] zhǎngde to look (pretty, the same etc) 手臂[手臂] shǒubì arm; helper 绳子[繩子] shéngzi cord; string; rope; CL:條|条[tiao2] 系[繫] xì to connect; to arrest; to worry 枚[枚] méi classifier for coins, rings, badges, pearls, sporting medals, rockets, satellites etc; tree trunk; whip; wooden peg, used as a gag for marching soldiers (old) 摘[摘] zhāi to take; to borrow; to pick (flowers, fruit etc); to pluck; to select; to remove; to take off (glasses, hat etc) 总共[總共] zǒnggòng altogether; in sum; in all; in total 几次[幾次] jǐcì several times 灶君[灶君] Zàojūn Zaoshen, the god of the kitchen; also written 灶神 吉庆[吉慶] jíqìng auspicious; propitious; good fortune 四季[四季] sìjì four seasons, namely: spring 春, summer 夏, autumn 秋 and winter 冬 思[思] sī to think; to consider 恩[恩] ēn favor; grace; kindness //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep05/25 words - 4 min 追上[追上] zhuīshàng to overtake 愚蠢[愚蠢] yúchǔn silly; stupid 住所[住所] zhùsuǒ habitation; dwelling place; residence; CL:處|处[chu4] 清理[清理] qīnglǐ to clear up; to tidy up; to dispose of 出卖[出賣] chūmài to offer for sale; to sell; to sell out or betray 追查[追查] zhuīchá to try to find out; to trace; to track down 鱼[魚] yú fish; CL:條|条[tiao2],尾[wei3] 午时[午時] wǔshí 11 am-1 pm (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times) 日中[日中] rìzhōng noon; midday; zenith 青楼[青樓] qīnglóu (literary) brothel; pleasure quarters 熟客[熟客] shúkè frequent visitor 无疑[無疑] wúyí no doubt; undoubtedly 传回[傳回] chuánhuí to send back 木[木] mù tree; wood; coffin; wooden; simple; numb; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1] 牌[牌] pái mahjong tile; playing card; game pieces; signboard; plate; tablet; medal; CL:片[pian4],個|个[ge4],塊|块[kuai4] 叫作[叫作] jiàozuò to call; to be called 妓[妓] jì prostitute 颁给[頒給] bāngěi to award; to confer on (sb) 邸[邸] dǐ residence of a high-ranking official; lodging-house 过夜[過夜] guòyè to spend the night; overnight 下落[下落] xiàluò whereabouts; to drop; to fall 狗屁[狗屁] gǒupì bullshit; nonsense 销金窟[銷金窟] xiāojīnkū money squandering establishment (e.g. gambling den, brothel etc) 攀附[攀附] pānfù to climb (of climbing plants); to creep; to cling on to; fig. to seek connection (with the rich and powerful); social climbing 盘根错节[盤根錯節] pángēncuòjié twisted roots and intertwined joints (idiom); complicated and very tricky; knotty and deeply-rooted difficulties //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep05/50 words - 7 min 各方[各方] gèfāng all parties (in a dispute etc); all sides; all directions 唯独[唯獨] wéidú only; just (i.e. it is only that...); all except; unique 从来不[從來不] cóngláibù never 许[許] xǔ to allow; to permit; to promise; to praise; somewhat; perhaps 权力[權力] quánlì power; authority 不变[不變] bùbiàn constant; unvarying; (math.) invariant 耽搁[耽擱] dānge to tarry; to delay; to stop over 剩[剩] shèng to remain; to be left; to have as remainder 来着[來著] láizhe auxiliary showing sth happened in the past 口信[口信] kǒuxìn oral message 姑娘[姑娘] gūniang girl; young woman; young lady; daughter; paternal aunt (old); CL:個|个[ge4] 相中[相中] xiāngzhòng to find to one's taste; to pick (after looking at); Taiwan pr. [xiang4 zhong4] 席[席] xí woven mat; seat; banquet; place in a democratic assembly; classifier for banquets, conversations etc 善后[善後] shànhòu to deal with the aftermath (arising from an accident); funeral arrangements; reparations 厚[厚] hòu thick; deep or profound; kind; generous; rich or strong in flavor; to favor; to stress 抠[摳] kōu to dig out; to pick out (with one's fingers); to carve; to cut; to study meticulously; to lift one's clothes; stingy; miserly 随意[隨意] suíyì as one wishes; according to one's wishes; at will; voluntary; conscious 懒得[懶得] lǎndé not to feel like (doing sth); disinclined to 还手[還手] huánshǒu to hit back; to retaliate 有关[有關] yǒuguān to have sth to do with; to relate to; related to; to concern; concerning 怎能[怎能] zěnnéng how can? 连续[連續] liánxù continuous; in a row; serial; consecutive 输给[輸給] shūgěi to lose to (sb); to be outdone by 故而[故而] gù'ér therefore 印象[印象] yìnxiàng impression //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep05/75 words - 10 min 深刻[深刻] shēnkè profound; deep; deep-going 降[降] jiàng to drop; to fall; to come down; to descend 降[降] xiáng to surrender; to capitulate; to subdue; to tame 芸[芸] yún common rue (Ruta graveolens); books and libraries 调制[調製] tiáozhì to concoct by mixing ingredients; to prepare according to a recipe; to make (a salad, a cocktail, cosmetics etc) 特殊[特殊] tèshū special; particular; unusual; extraordinary 金戈铁马[金戈鐵馬] jīngētiěmǎ very powerful army 且[且] qiě and; moreover; yet; for the time being; to be about to; both (... and...) 沾[沾] zhān to moisten; to be infected by; to receive benefit or advantage through a contact; to touch 一家[一家] yījiā the whole family; the same family; the family ... (when preceded by a family name); group 染[染] rǎn to dye; to catch (a disease); to acquire (bad habits etc); to contaminate; to add color washes to a painting 从不[從不] cóngbù never 安仁[安仁] Ānrén Anren county in Chenzhou 郴州[Chen1 zhou1], Hunan 大门[大門] dàmén entrance; door; gate; large and influential family 锁[鎖] suǒ to lock up; to lock; lock; CL:把[ba3] 闭[閉] bì to close; to stop up; to shut; to obstruct 左邻右舍[左鄰右舍] zuǒlínyòushè neighbors; next-door neighbors; related work units; colleagues doing related work 大将军[大將軍] dàjiāngjūn important general; generalissimo 韫[韞] yùn contain 秀[秀] xiù handsome; refined; elegant; graceful; superior; show (loanword); CL:場|场[chang2]; (literary) to grow; to bloom; (of crops) to produce ears 邻里[鄰里] línlǐ neighbor; neighborhood 常客[常客] chángkè frequent visitor; fig. sth that crops up frequently 不便[不便] bùbiàn inconvenient; inappropriate; unsuitable; short of cash 多礼[多禮] duōlǐ too polite; overcourteous 皇甫[皇甫] Huángfǔ two-character surname Huangfu 惟[惟] wéi -ism; only //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep05/100 words - 11 min 商议[商議] shāngyì to negotiate; discussion; proposal 责令[責令] zélìng to order; to enjoin; to charge; to instruct sb to finish sth 致仕[致仕] zhìshì to retire from a government post (old) 列席[列席] lièxí to attend a meeting as a nonvoting delegate 相向[相向] xiāngxiàng facing one another; face-to-face 不睦[不睦] bùmù to not get along well; to be at odds 拟[擬] nǐ to plan to; to draft (a plan); to imitate; to assess; to compare; pseudo- 财政[財政] cáizhèng finances (public); financial 践行[踐行] jiànxíng to practice; to put into practice 文人[文人] wénrén scholar; literati 文[文] wén language; culture; writing; formal; literary; gentle; (old) classifier for coins; Kangxi radical 67 莫不[莫不] mòbù none doesn't; there is none who isn't; everyone 仰慕[仰慕] yǎngmù to admire 声望[聲望] shēngwàng popularity; prestige 郭[郭] guō outer city wall 仕[仕] shì to serve as an official; an official; the two chess pieces in Chinese chess guarding the "general" or "king" 將|将[jiang4] 劝谏[勸諫] quànjiàn to admonish 受阻[受阻] shòuzǔ blocked; obstructed; detained 已然[已然] yǐrán to be already so; already 太过[太過] tàiguò excessively; too 危害[危害] wēihài to jeopardize; to harm; to endanger; harmful effect; damage; CL:個|个[ge4] 猜疑[猜疑] cāiyí to suspect; to have misgivings; suspicious; misgivings 交与[交與] jiāoyǔ to hand over 殿下[殿下] diànxià Your Majesty (honorific); His or Her Highness 安置[安置] ānzhì to find a place for; to help settle down; to arrange for; to get into bed; placement //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep05/125 words - 14 min 既[既] jì already; since; both... (and...) 试探[試探] shìtàn to sound out; to probe; to feel out; to try out 用心[用心] yòngxīn motive; intention; to be diligent or attentive; careful 确是[確是] quèshì certainly 稽查[稽查] jīchá inspection 仓皇[倉皇] cānghuáng in a panic; flurried 万万[萬萬] wànwàn absolutely; wholly 招惹[招惹] zhāorě to provoke; to tease 城府[城府] chéngfǔ subtle; shrewd; sophisticated 对手[對手] duìshǒu opponent; rival; competitor; (well-matched) adversary; match 工夫[工夫] gōngfu period of time (may be months, or mere seconds); spare time; skill; labor; effort 有劳[有勞] yǒuláo (polite) thank you for your trouble (used when asking a favor or after having received one) 前方[前方] qiánfāng ahead; the front 可怕[可怕] kěpà awful; dreadful; fearful; formidable; frightful; scary; hideous; horrible; terrible; terribly 旁人[旁人] pángrén other people; bystanders; onlookers; outsiders 婆子[婆子] pózi old woman 天天[天天] tiāntiān every day 看管[看管] kānguǎn to look after 耳[耳] ěr ear; handle (archaeology); and that is all (Classical Chinese) 荣[榮] róng glory; honor; thriving 信报[信報] xìnbào abbr. for 信報財經新聞|信报财经新闻, Hong Kong Economic Journal 顽劣[頑劣] wánliè stubborn and obstreperous; naughty and mischievous 中间[中間] zhōngjiān between; intermediate; mid; middle 诬告[誣告] wūgào to frame sb; to accuse falsely 开革[開革] kāigé to fire; to discharge //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep05/150 words - 16 min 从此[從此] cóngcǐ from now on; since then; henceforth 狩猎[狩獵] shòuliè to hunt; hunting 暮[暮] mù evening; sunset 军情[軍情] jūnqíng military situation; military intelligence 贩子[販子] fànzi trafficker; dealer; monger; peddler 刮目相看[刮目相看] guāmùxiāngkàn to have a whole new level of respect for sb or sth; to sit up and take notice (of sb's improved performance etc) 消息来源[消息來源] xiāoxiláiyuán web feed; news feed; syndicated feed 去岁[去歲] qùsuì last year 恩公[恩公] ēngōng benefactor 好过[好過] hǎoguò to have an easy time; (feel) well 名下[名下] míngxià under sb's name 租[租] zū to hire; to rent; to charter; to rent out; to lease out; rent; land tax 浮[浮] fú to float; superficial; floating; unstable; movable; provisional; temporary; transient; impetuous; hollow; inflated; to exceed; superfluous; excessive; surplus 浪子[浪子] làngzǐ loafer; wastrel; prodigal son 昨日[昨日] zuórì yesterday 清扫[清掃] qīngsǎo to tidy up; to mop up; a sweep (against crime) 火盆[火盆] huǒpén brazier; fire pan; hibachi 布[佈] bù variant of 布[bu4]; to announce; to spread 告[告] gào to say; to tell; to announce; to report; to denounce; to file a lawsuit; to sue 疑虑[疑慮] yílǜ hesitation; misgivings; doubt 也罢[也罷] yěbà (reduplicated) whether... or...; never mind; fine (indicating acceptance or resignation) 临门[臨門] línmén to arrive home; facing one's home; home-coming; (soccer) facing the goalmouth 日日[日日] rìrì every day 活着[活著] huózhe alive 痛痛快快[痛痛快快] tòngtongkuàikuài immediately; without a moment's hesitation; with alacrity; firing from the hip //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep05/175 words - 21 min 作战[作戰] zuòzhàn combat; to fight 战功[戰功] zhàngōng outstanding military service 防止[防止] fángzhǐ to prevent; to guard against; to take precautions 拥挤[擁擠] yōngjǐ crowded; to throng; congestion 横过[橫過] héngguò to traverse 列队[列隊] lièduì in formation (military) 缓[緩] huǎn slow; unhurried; sluggish; gradual; not tense; relaxed; to postpone; to defer; to stall; to stave off; to revive; to recuperate 好久不见[好久不見] hǎojiǔbujiàn long time no see 不愧[不愧] bùkuì to be worthy of; to deserve to be called; to prove oneself to be 慕[慕] mù to admire 忍[忍] rěn to bear; to endure; to tolerate; to restrain oneself 难处[難處] nánchu trouble; difficulty; problem 熬夜[熬夜] áoyè to stay up late or all night 说说[說說] shuōshuo to say sth 谭[譚] tán variant of 談|谈[tan2] 寿[壽] shòu long life; old age; age; life; birthday; funerary 排挤[排擠] páijǐ to crowd out; to push aside; to supplant 贪[貪] tān to have a voracious desire for; to covet; greedy; corrupt 清剿[清剿] qīngjiǎo to suppress (insurgents); clean-up operation 拒捕[拒捕] jùbǔ to resist arrest 戒[戒] jiè to guard against; to exhort; to admonish or warn; to give up or stop doing sth; Buddhist monastic discipline; ring (for a finger) 滥用职权[濫用職權] lànyòngzhíquán abuse of power 古怪[古怪] gǔguài eccentric; grotesque; oddly; queer 大怒[大怒] dànù angry; indignant 不仅[不僅] bùjǐn not only (this one); not just (...) but also //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep05/200 words - 24 min 责骂[責罵] zémà to scold 隐情[隱情] yǐnqíng sth one wishes to keep secret; ulterior motive; a subject best avoided 打探[打探] dǎtàn to make discreet inquiries; to scout out 秘辛[秘辛] mìxīn behind-the-scenes story; details known only to insiders 传奇[傳奇] chuánqí legendary; fantasy saga; romance; short stories of the Tang and Song Dynasty 小说[小說] xiǎoshuō novel; fiction; CL:本[ben3],部[bu4] 黑市[黑市] hēishì black market 赚[賺] zhuàn to earn; to make a profit 笔[筆] bǐ pen; pencil; writing brush; to write or compose; the strokes of Chinese characters; classifier for sums of money, deals; CL:支[zhi1],枝[zhi1] 距离[距離] jùlí distance; CL:個|个[ge4]; to be apart from 信心[信心] xìnxīn confidence; faith (in sb or sth); CL:個|个[ge4] 体面[體面] tǐmiàn dignity; face (as in "losing face"); honorable; creditable; (of sb's appearance) presentable; respectable 女伴[女伴] nǚbàn female companion 来到[來到] láidào to come; to arrive 邀约[邀約] yāoyuē to invite; to make an appointment 未时[未時] wèishí 1-3 pm (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times) 入夜[入夜] rùyè nightfall 倍[倍] bèi (two, three etc) -fold; times (multiplier); double; to increase or multiply 指[指] zhǐ finger; to point at or to; to indicate or refer to; to depend on; to count on; (of hair) to stand on end 着呢[著呢] zhene comes at the end of the sentence to indicate a strong degree; quite; rather 瞳[瞳] tóng pupil of the eye 儿[兒] ér child; son 官军[官軍] guānjūn official army government army 牌子[牌子] páizi sign; trademark; brand 套[套] tào to cover; to encase; cover; sheath; to overlap; to interleave; to model after; to copy; formula; harness; loop of rope; (fig.) to fish for; to obtain slyly; classifier for sets, collections; bend (of a river or mountain range, in place names); tau (Greek letter Ττ) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep05/225 words - 26 min 说辞[說辭] shuōcí excuse; pretext; entreaties; arguments 字样[字樣] zìyàng model or template character; written slogan or phrase; mention (e.g. "air mail" 航空 on a letter, "first draft" 初稿 on a document etc) 莲花[蓮花] liánhuā lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn, among others); water-lily 标志[標誌] biāozhì sign; mark; symbol; logo; to symbolize; to indicate; to mark 左上[左上] zuǒshàng upper left 花瓣[花瓣] huābàn petal; CL:片[pian4] 指甲[指甲] zhǐjia fingernail 掐[掐] qiā to pick (flowers); to pinch; to nip; to pinch off; to clutch; (slang) to fight 月牙[月牙] yuèyá crescent moon 印[印] yìn to print; to mark; to engrave; a seal; a print; a stamp; a mark; a trace; image 公卿[公卿] gōngqīng high-ranking officials in the court of a Chinese emperor 豪门[豪門] háomén rich and powerful (families); aristocratic; big shots 南[南] nán south 优[優] yōu excellent; superior 官宦[官宦] guānhuàn functionary; official 士人[士人] shìrén scholar 王公[王公] wánggōng princes and dukes; aristocrat 贵族[貴族] guìzú lord; nobility; nobleman; noblewoman; aristocrat; aristocracy 有名[有名] yǒumíng famous; well-known 墙[牆] qiáng wall; CL:面[mian4],堵[du3] 穷[窮] qióng poor; destitute; to use up; to exhaust; thoroughly; extremely; (coll.) persistently and pointlessly 举[舉] jǔ to lift; to hold up; to cite; to enumerate; to act; to raise; to choose; to elect; act; move; deed 之类[之類] zhīlèi and so on; and such 净[淨] jìng clean; completely; only; net (income, exports etc); (Chinese opera) painted face male role 官家[官家] guānjiā emperor; government; official //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep05/250 words - 28 min 鸨[鴇] bǎo Chinese bustard; procuress 进门[進門] jìnmén to enter a door; to go in; to learn the basics of a subject; to join one's husband's household upon marriage 缠[纏] chán to wind around; to wrap round; to coil; tangle; to involve; to bother; to annoy 葛[葛] gé kudzu (Pueraria lobata); hemp cloth 钥匙[鑰匙] yàoshi key; CL:把[ba3] 好歹[好歹] hǎodǎi good and bad; most unfortunate occurrence; in any case; whatever 一句话[一句話] yījùhuà in a word; in short 瞧不起[瞧不起] qiáobùqǐ to look down upon; to hold in contempt 妄动[妄動] wàngdòng to rush indiscriminately into action 宅子[宅子] zháizi house; residence 黄色[黃色] huángsè yellow (color); pornographic 阁[閣] gé pavilion (usu. two-storied); cabinet (politics); boudoir; woman's chamber; rack; shelf 不好惹[不好惹] bùhǎorě not to be trifled with; not to be pushed around; stand no nonsense 堂堂[堂堂] tángtáng grand; magnificent; stately; majestic appearance 重臣[重臣] zhòngchén important minister; major figure in government 可不是[可不是] kěbushì that's just the way it is; exactly! 日夜[日夜] rìyè day and night; around the clock 欣赏[欣賞] xīnshǎng to appreciate; to enjoy; to admire 柳[柳] liǔ willow 眼线[眼線] yǎnxiàn informer; snitch; spy; scout; (cosmetics) eye line 说不准[說不準] shuōbùzhǔn unable to say; can't say precisely 屋[屋] wū house; room; CL:間|间[jian1],個|个[ge4] 乙[乙] yǐ second of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; second in order; letter "B" or Roman "II" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; second party (in legal contract, usually 乙方[yi3 fang1], as opposed to 甲方[jia3 fang1]); ethyl; bent; winding; radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 5); ancient Chinese compass point: 105° 窗[窗] chuāng shutter; window; CL:扇[shan4] 栏[欄] lán fence; railing; hurdle; column or box (of text or other data) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep05/272 words - 31 min 松[鬆] sōng loose; to loosen; to relax; floss (dry, fluffy food product made from shredded, seasoned meat or fish, used as a topping or filling) 倚[倚] yǐ to lean on; to rely upon 摔[摔] shuāi to throw down; to fall; to drop and break 好运[好運] hǎoyùn good luck 入门[入門] rùmén entrance door; to enter a door; introduction (to a subject) 信道[信道] xìndào signal path 却是[卻是] quèshì nevertheless; actually; the fact is ... 法家[法家] Fǎjiā Legalist School of the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) founded by Han Fei 韓非|韩非[Han2 Fei1] and Li Si 李斯[Li3 Si1], later adopted by Shang Yang 商鞅[Shang1 Yang1] whose reforms helped establish the supremacy of the Qin Dynasty 秦代[Qin1 dai4] (221-207 BC) 避[避] bì to avoid; to shun; to flee; to escape; to keep away from; to leave; to hide from 大臣[大臣] dàchén chancellor (of a monarchy); cabinet minister 遗[遺] yí to lose; to leave behind; to omit; to bequeath; sth lost; involuntary discharge (of urine etc) 匹夫[匹夫] pǐfū ordinary man; ignorant person; coarse fellow 做事[做事] zuòshì to work; to handle matters; to have a job 公平[公平] gōngpíng fair; impartial 执事[執事] zhíshì to perform one's job; attendant; job; duties; (respectful appellation for the addressee) you; your Excellency; (Church) deacon 相见[相見] xiāngjiàn to see each other; to meet in person 公务[公務] gōngwù official business 繁[繁] fán complicated; many; in great numbers; abbr. for 繁體|繁体[fan2 ti3], traditional form of Chinese characters 留待[留待] liúdài to leave sth for later; to postpone (work, a decision etc) 拜访[拜訪] bàifǎng to pay a visit; to call on 鞋袜[鞋襪] xiéwà shoes and socks 带路[帶路] dàilù to lead the way; to guide; to show the way; fig. to instruct //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep06/25 words - 3 min 绚丽[絢麗] xuànlì gorgeous; magnificent 污[污] wū dirty; filthy; foul; corrupt; to smear; to defile; dirt; filth 烂[爛] làn soft; mushy; well-cooked and soft; to rot; to decompose; rotten; worn out; chaotic; messy; utterly; thoroughly; crappy; bad 不堪[不堪] bùkān cannot bear; cannot stand; utterly; extremely 肮脏[骯髒] āngzāng dirty; filthy 庙堂[廟堂] miàotáng imperial ancestral temple; imperial court; temple 怀里[懷裡] huáilǐ embrace; bosom 揣[揣] chuāi to put into (one's pockets, clothes); Taiwan pr. [chuai3] 揣[揣] chuǎi to estimate; to guess; to figure; to surmise 本钱[本錢] běnqián capital; (fig.) asset; advantage; the means (to do sth) 论[論] lùn opinion; view; theory; doctrine; to discuss; to talk about; to regard; to consider; per; by the (kilometer, hour etc) 筹[籌] chóu chip (in gambling); token (for counting); ticket; to prepare; to plan; to raise (funds); resource; means 不满[不滿] bùmǎn resentful; discontented; dissatisfied 老子[老子] lǎozi father; daddy; "I, your father" (in anger, or out of contempt); I (used arrogantly or jocularly) 囊[囊] náng sack; purse; pocket (for money) 道义[道義] dàoyì morality; righteousness and justice 律法[律法] lǜfǎ laws and decrees 生存[生存] shēngcún to exist; to survive 奸[奸] jiān wicked; crafty; traitor; variant of 姦|奸[jian1] 深入[深入] shēnrù to penetrate deeply; thorough 大多数[大多數] dàduōshù (great) majority 来讲[來講] láijiǎng as to; considering; for 修罗[修羅] xiūluó Asura, malevolent spirits in Indian mythology 年间[年間] niánjiān in the years of; during those years; period (of dynasty or decade) 侍郎[侍郎] shìláng ancient official title; assistant minister 仆役[僕役] púyì servant //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep06/50 words - 6 min 温顺[溫順] wēnshùn docile; meek 平白无故[平白無故] píngbáiwúgù without good cause 骄傲[驕傲] jiāo'ào pride; arrogance; conceited; proud of sth 心思[心思] xīnsi mind; thoughts; inclination; mood 主人[主人] zhǔrén master; host; owner; CL:個|个[ge4] 附[附] fù to add; to attach; to be close to; to be attached 耳朵[耳朵] ěrduo ear; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4],對|对[dui4]; handle (on a cup) 见不得人[見不得人] jiànbudérén shameful 情报[情報] qíngbào information; intelligence 付钱[付錢] fùqián to pay money 专[專] zhuān for a particular person, occasion, purpose; focused on one thing; special; expert; particular (to sth); concentrated; specialized 别来无恙[別來無恙] biéláiwúyàng (literary) I trust you have been well since we last met 死人[死人] sǐrén dead person; (coll.) to die; (of a death) to happen 受欢迎[受歡迎] shòuhuānyíng popular; well-received 仓促[倉促] cāngcù all of a sudden; hurriedly 难得[難得] nándé seldom; rare; hard to come by 赔礼[賠禮] péilǐ to offer an apology; to make amends 哪些[哪些] nǎxiē which ones?; who?; what? 去处[去處] qùchù place; destination 开价[開價] kāijià to quote a price; seller's first offer 按时[按時] ànshí on time; before deadline; on schedule 累坏[累壞] lèihuài to become exhausted 赶紧[趕緊] gǎnjǐn hurriedly; without delay 卸[卸] xiè to unload; to unhitch; to remove or strip; to get rid of 着急[著急] zháojí to worry; to feel anxious; Taiwan pr. [zhao1 ji2] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep06/75 words - 8 min 澡[澡] zǎo bath 泡[泡] pào bubble; foam; blister (i.e. skin bubble); to soak; to steep; to infuse; to dawdle; to shilly-shally; to hang about; to pick up (a girl); to get off with (a sexual partner); classifier for occurrences of an action; classifier for number of infusions 舒坦[舒坦] shūtan comfortable; at ease 婆娘[婆娘] póniáng woman (derog.) 壶[壺] hú pot; classifier for bottled liquid 上好[上好] shànghǎo first-rate; top-notch 高处[高處] gāochù high place; elevation 美的[美的] Měidí Midea (brand) 苏[蘇] sū Perilla frutescens (Chinese basil or wild red basil); place name; to revive; used as phonetic in transliteration 幸[幸] xìng fortunate; lucky 当天[當天] dāngtiān on that day 抵[抵] dǐ to press against; to support; to prop up; to resist; to equal; to balance; to make up for; to mortgage; to arrive at; to clap (one's hands) lightly (expressing delight) (Taiwan pr. [zhi3] for this sense) 院子[院子] yuànzi courtyard; garden; yard; patio; CL:個|个[ge4]; (old) servant 弟兄们[弟兄們] dìxiōngmen brothers; comrades; men; brethren 马车[馬車] mǎchē cart; chariot; carriage; buggy 赶车[趕車] gǎnchē to drive a cart 本事[本事] běnshi ability; skill 江[江] jiāng river; CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4] 淮[淮] Huái name of a river 产[產] chǎn to give birth; to reproduce; to produce; product; resource; estate; property 上等[上等] shàngděng highest quality; top-notch 称呼[稱呼] chēnghu to call; to address as; appellation 进城[進城] jìnchéng to go to town; to enter a big city (to live or work) 阻碍[阻礙] zǔ'ài to obstruct; to hinder; to block; obstruction; hindrance 常年[常年] chángnián all year round; for years on end; average year //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep06/100 words - 10 min 缩短[縮短] suōduǎn to curtail; to cut down 通关[通關] tōngguān to clear customs; (gaming) to finish (a game, a level, a stage, etc) 辰[辰] chén 5th earthly branch: 7-9 a.m., 3rd solar month (5th April-4th May), year of the Dragon; ancient Chinese compass point: 120° 时报[時報] Shíbào "Times" (newspaper, e.g. New York Times) 手续[手續] shǒuxù procedure; CL:道[dao4],個|个[ge4]; formalities 货物[貨物] huòwù goods; commodity; merchandise; CL:宗[zong1] 除非[除非] chúfēi only if (..., or otherwise, ...); only when; only in the case that; unless 爵位[爵位] juéwèi order of feudal nobility, namely: Duke 公[gong1], Marquis 侯[hou2], Count 伯[bo2], Viscount 子[zi3], Baron 男[nan2] 免不了[免不了] miǎnbùliǎo unavoidable; can't be avoided 全程[全程] quánchéng the whole distance; from beginning to end 抽查[抽查] chōuchá random inspection; to do a spot check 长矛[長矛] chángmáo pike; lance; CL:把[ba3],柄[bing3] 戳[戳] chuō to jab; to poke; to stab; to sprain; to blunt; to fuck (vulgar); to stand sth upright 违禁[違禁] wéijìn to violate a prohibition or ban; prohibited; illicit 逾[逾] yú to exceed; to go beyond; to transcend; to cross over; to jump over 魂[魂] hún soul; spirit; immortal soul, i.e. that can be detached from the body 每隔[每隔] měigé at intervals of; every (so often) 旬[旬] xún ten days; ten years; full period 遛[遛] liù to stroll; to walk (an animal) 沐[沐] mù to bathe; to cleanse; to receive; to be given 留宿[留宿] liúsù to put up a guest; to stay overnight 真爱[真愛] zhēn'ài true love 读书人[讀書人] dúshūrén scholar; intellectual 雀[雀] què small bird; sparrow; also pr. [qiao3] 敷[敷] fū to spread; to lay out; to apply (powder, ointment etc); sufficient (to cover); enough //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep06/125 words - 15 min 治好[治好] zhìhǎo to cure 高级[高級] gāojí high level; high grade; advanced; high-ranking 刺探[刺探] cìtàn to pry into; to spy on; to probe into 仍然[仍然] réngrán still; yet 满足[滿足] mǎnzú to satisfy; to meet (the needs of); satisfied; content 箫[簫] xiāo xiao, a Chinese musical instrument of ancient times, similar to panpipes 咽[咽] yàn variant of 嚥|咽[yan4] 秦[秦] Qín surname Qin; Qin dynasty (221-207 BC) of the first emperor 秦始皇[Qin2 Shi3 huang2]; abbr. for 陝西|陕西[Shan3 xi1] 娥[娥] é good; beautiful 主意[主意] zhǔyi plan; idea; decision; CL:個|个[ge4]; Beijing pr. [zhu2 yi5] 好处[好處] hǎochu benefit; advantage; gain; profit; also pr. [hao3 chu4]; CL:個|个[ge4] 痕[痕] hén scar; traces 介意[介意] jièyì to care about; to take offense; to mind 免费[免費] miǎnfèi free (of charge) 轮到[輪到] lúndào to be (sb's or sth's) turn 谈谈[談談] tántán to discuss; to have a chat 家伙[傢伙] jiāhuo variant of 家伙[jia1 huo5] 贵重[貴重] guìzhòng precious 轻[輕] qīng light; easy; gentle; soft; reckless; unimportant; frivolous; small in number; unstressed; neutral; to disparage 手脚[手腳] shǒujiǎo hand and foot; movement of limbs; action; trick; step in a procedure (CL: 道[dao4]) 利索[利索] lìsuo nimble 旺[旺] wàng prosperous; flourishing; (of flowers) blooming; (of fire) roaring 仔细[仔細] zǐxì careful; attentive; cautious 了解[瞭解] liǎojiě to understand; to realize; to find out 疏[疏] shū to dredge; to clear away obstruction; thin; sparse; scanty; distant (relation); not close; to neglect; negligent; to present a memorial to the Emperor; commentary; annotation //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep06/150 words - 18 min 议[議] yì to comment on; to discuss; to suggest 佐[佐] zuǒ to assist; assistant; aide; to accompany 何在[何在] hézài where?; what place? 气盛[氣盛] qìshèng red-blooded; full of vim; impetuous 燥[燥] zào dry; parched; impatient 废物[廢物] fèiwù rubbish; waste material; useless person 失职[失職] shīzhí to lose one's job; unemployment; not to fulfill one's obligations; to neglect one's job; dereliction of duty 坐镇[坐鎮] zuòzhèn (of a commanding officer) to keep watch; to oversee 消[消] xiāo to disappear; to vanish; to eliminate; to spend (time); have to; need 消气[消氣] xiāoqì to cool one's temper 奴婢[奴婢] núbì slave servant 重地[重地] zhòngdì important place; strategic location 外泄[外泄] wàixiè to leak (usually secret information) 外人[外人] wàirén outsider; foreigner; stranger 犯上[犯上] fànshàng to offend one's superiors 虎[虎] hǔ tiger; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 骨立[骨立] gǔlì thin; emaciated 悄悄[悄悄] qiāoqiāo quietly; secretly; stealthily; quiet; worried; Taiwan pr. [qiao3 qiao3] 职务[職務] zhíwù post; position; job; duties 失风[失風] shīfēng trouble; damage; setback; sth goes wrong 保不住[保不住] bǎobuzhù cannot maintain (sth); unable to keep; more likely than not; may well 若非[若非] ruòfēi were it not for; if not for 万分[萬分] wànfēn very much; extremely; one ten thousandth part 信任[信任] xìnrèn to trust; to have confidence in 上峰[上峰] shàngfēng peak; summit; (old) higher authorities; superiors //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep06/175 words - 22 min 埋[埋] mái to bury 埋[埋] mán to blame 说出[說出] shuōchū to speak out; to declare (one's view) 划算[划算] huásuàn to calculate; to weigh (pros and cons); to view as profitable; worthwhile; value for money; cost-effective 硬朗[硬朗] yìnglǎng robust; healthy 打发[打發] dǎfa to dispatch sb to do sth; to make sb leave; to pass (the time); (old) to make arrangements; (old) to bestow (alms etc) 村[村] cūn village 丫头[丫頭] yātou girl; servant girl; (used deprecatingly, but sometimes also as a term of endearment) 驯服[馴服] xùnfú to tame; tame; docile 库房[庫房] kùfáng storeroom; warehouse 假货[假貨] jiǎhuò counterfeit article; fake; dummy; simulacrum 偷换[偷換] tōuhuàn to substitute on the sly 珍品[珍品] zhēnpǐn valuable object; curio 在编[在編] zàibiān to be on the regular payroll; to be on the permanent staff 皇家[皇家] huángjiā royal; imperial household 独[獨] dú alone; independent; single; sole; only 忠于[忠於] zhōngyú to be loyal to 僭[僭] jiàn to usurp 贪腐[貪腐] tānfǔ corruption 工艺[工藝] gōngyì arts and crafts; industrial arts 世上[世上] shìshàng on earth 污点[污點] wūdiǎn stain; taint 攒[攢] zǎn to collect; to hoard; to accumulate; to save 远走高飞[遠走高飛] yuǎnzǒugāofēi to go far; to escape to faraway places 连夜[連夜] liányè that very night; through the night; for several nights in a row 村子[村子] cūnzi village //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep06/200 words - 28 min 手下[手下] shǒuxià under one's control or administration; subordinates; (money etc) on hand; sb's financial means; to take action 干掉[幹掉] gàndiào to get rid of 整整[整整] zhěngzhěng whole; full 一场空[一場空] yīchángkōng all one's hopes and efforts come to nothing; futile 案子[案子] ànzi long table; counter; case; law case; legal case; judicial case 亲手[親手] qīnshǒu personally; with one's own hands 宰[宰] zǎi to slaughter livestock; to govern or rule; to cheat customers; imperial official in dynastic China 下辈子[下輩子] xiàbèizi the next life 违反[違反] wéifǎn to violate (a law) 过半[過半] guòbàn over fifty percent; more than half 王八蛋[王八蛋] wángbādàn bastard (insult); son of a bitch 城镇[城鎮] chéngzhèn town; cities and towns 狼崽[狼崽] lángzǎi wolf cub 收手[收手] shōushǒu to stop; to pull back 奴隶[奴隸] núlì slave 终老[終老] zhōnglǎo to spend one's last years 劳苦[勞苦] láokǔ to toil; hard work 人才[人才] réncái talent; talented person; looks; attractive looks 满意[滿意] mǎnyì satisfied; pleased; to one's satisfaction 赐福[賜福] cìfú to bless 疑心[疑心] yíxīn suspicion; to suspect 天才[天才] tiāncái talent; gift; genius; talented; gifted 好手[好手] hǎoshǒu expert; professional 忠心[忠心] zhōngxīn good faith; devotion; loyalty; dedication 办到[辦到] bàndào to accomplish; to get sth done //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep06/225 words - 34 min 崇敬[崇敬] chóngjìng to revere; to venerate; high esteem 价钱[價錢] jiàqian price 圆[圓] yuán circle; round; circular; spherical; (of the moon) full; unit of Chinese currency (yuan); tactful; to make consistent and whole (the narrative of a dream or a lie) 当作[當作] dàngzuò to treat as; to regard as 纪念[紀念] jìniàn to commemorate; to remember; CL:個|个[ge4] 取[取] qǔ to take; to get; to choose; to fetch 坏人[壞人] huàirén bad person; villain 常常[常常] chángcháng frequently; often 口供[口供] kǒugòng oral confession (as opposed to 筆供|笔供[bi3 gong4]); statement; deposition 全尸[全屍] quánshī intact corpse; dead body with no parts missing 唯[唯] wéi -ism; only; alone 独尊[獨尊] dúzūn to revere as sole orthodoxy; to hold supremacy (of a religion, ideology, cultural norm, social group etc); to be dominant 狠毒[狠毒] hěndú vicious; malicious; savage 魔[魔] mó devil; magic 震慑[震懾] zhènshè to awe; to intimidate 宵[宵] xiāo night 成就[成就] chéngjiù accomplishment; success; achievement; CL:個|个[ge4]; to achieve (a result); to create; to bring about 开口[開口] kāikǒu to open one's mouth; to start to talk 看上去[看上去] kànshangqu it would appear; it seems (that) 心软[心軟] xīnruǎn to be softhearted; to be tenderhearted; to be kindhearted 痛快[痛快] tòngkuài delighted; to one's heart's content; straightforward; also pr. [tong4 kuai5] 烦请[煩請] fánqǐng (courteous) would you please ... 撤走[撤走] chèzǒu to retire; to remove; to withdraw; to evacuate 交卸[交卸] jiāoxiè to hand over to a successor; to relinquish one's office 尾款[尾款] wěikuǎn balance (money remaining due) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep06/250 words - 36 min 牙行[牙行] yáháng middleman (in former times); broker 保密[保密] bǎomì to keep sth confidential; to maintain secrecy 白日[白日] báirì daytime; sun; time 百年[百年] bǎinián hundred years; century; lifetime 苦[苦] kǔ bitter; hardship; pain; to suffer; to bring suffering to; painstakingly 易[易] yì easy; amiable; to change; to exchange; prefix corresponding to the English adjective suffix "-able" or "-ible" 苍穹[蒼穹] cāngqióng the blue dome of heaven 浩浩[浩浩] hàohào vast; expansive (universe); torrential (floods) 茫茫[茫茫] mángmáng boundless; vast and obscure 天公[天公] tiāngōng heaven; lord of heaven 玉女[玉女] yùnǚ beautiful woman; fairy maiden attending the Daoist immortals; (polite) sb else's daughter; Chinese dodder (Cuscuta chinensis), plant whose seeds are used for TCM 大笑[大笑] dàxiào to laugh heartily; a belly laugh 亿[億] yì 100 million 假装[假裝] jiǎzhuāng to feign; to pretend 印子钱[印子錢] yìnziqián usury; high interest loan (in former times) 蒙[蒙] méng to cover; ignorant; to suffer (misfortune); to receive (a favor); to cheat 算帐[算帳] suànzhàng to reckon (accounting); to balance an account; fig. to settle an account; to get one's revenge 阿公[阿公] āgōng (old) grandfather; polite address for an elderly man, or a woman's father-in-law; (Taiwanese) grandfather 阿婆[阿婆] āpó granny; mother-in-law 收房[收房] shōufáng to take as a concubine 闺女[閨女] guīnǚ maiden; unmarried woman; daughter 可恨[可恨] kěhèn hateful 射[射] shè to shoot; to launch; to allude to; radio- (chemistry) 劲儿[勁兒] jìnr5 erhua variant of 勁|劲[jin4] 别管[別管] biéguǎn no matter (who, what etc) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep06/275 words - 39 min 大意[大意] dàyi careless 手艺[手藝] shǒuyì craftmanship; workmanship; handicraft; trade 拆[拆] chāi to tear open; to tear down; to tear apart; to open 钩[鉤] gōu to hook; to sew; to crochet; hook; check mark or tick; window catch 瞄[瞄] miáo to take aim; (fig.) to aim one's looks at; to glance at 安西[安西] Ānxī Anxi county, former name of Guazhou county 瓜州縣|瓜州县[Gua1 zhou1 xian4] in Jiuquan 酒泉[Jiu3 quan2], Gansu 铁军[鐵軍] tiějūn invincible army 收拾[收拾] shōushi to put in order; to tidy up; to pack; to repair; (coll.) to sort sb out; to fix sb 阿罗约[阿羅約] Āluóyuē surname Arroyo 奶[奶] nǎi breast; milk; to breastfeed 补[補] bǔ to repair; to patch; to mend; to make up for; to fill (a vacancy); to supplement 点儿[點兒] diǎnr5 erhua variant of 點|点[dian3] 带上[帶上] dàishàng to take along with one 薪俸[薪俸] xīnfèng salary; pay 喝西北风[喝西北風] hēxīběifēng lit. drink the northwest wind (idiom); cold and hungry 脸皮[臉皮] liǎnpí face; cheek 晃悠[晃悠] huàngyou to swing; to sway; to wobble; to hang around; to hover around 憋[憋] biē to choke; to stifle; to restrain; to hold back; to hold in (urine); to hold (one's breath) 上头[上頭] shàngtou above; on top of; on the surface of 背景[背景] bèijǐng background; backdrop; context; (fig.) powerful backer; CL:種|种[zhong3] 逮[逮] dài (literary) to arrest; to seize; to overtake; until 批[批] pī to ascertain; to act on; to criticize; to pass on; classifier for batches, lots, military flights; tier (for the ranking of universities and colleges) 卧底[臥底] wòdǐ to hide (as an undercover agent); an insider (in a gang of thieves); a mole 化[化] huà to make into; to change into; -ization; to ... -ize; to transform; abbr. for 化學|化学[hua4 xue2] 灰[灰] huī ash; dust; lime; gray; discouraged; dejected //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep06/284 words - 40 min 胡子[鬍子] húzi beard; mustache or whiskers; facial hair; CL:撮[zuo3],根[gen1]; (coll.) bandit 剃[剃] tì to shave 新人[新人] xīnrén newcomer; fresh talent; newlywed, esp. new bride; bride and groom 瞧[瞧] qiáo to look at; to see; to see (a doctor); to visit 仇[仇] chóu hatred; animosity; enmity; foe; enemy; to feel animosity toward (the wealthy, foreigners etc) 龟[龜] guī tortoise; turtle 蠢货[蠢貨] chǔnhuò blockhead; idiot; dunce; moron; fool 揍死[揍死] zòusǐ to beat to death 糟践[糟踐] zāojian to waste; to spoil; to destroy; to insult grievously //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep07/25 words - 3 min 眛[眛] mèi blind; imperceptive 视[視] shì to look at; to regard; to inspect 不清[不清] bùqīng unclear 早晨[早晨] zǎochén early morning; CL:個|个[ge4] 卯时[卯時] mǎoshí 5-7 am (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times) 起床[起床] qǐchuáng to get out of bed; to get up 格外[格外] géwài especially; particularly 担待[擔待] dāndài to pardon; please excuse (me); to take responsibility 自大[自大] zìdà arrogant 驾[駕] jià to harness; to draw (a cart etc); to drive; to pilot; to sail; to ride; your good self; prefixed word denoting respect (polite 敬辞) 羽林[羽林] yǔlín armed escort 护送[護送] hùsòng to escort; to accompany 花架子[花架子] huājiàzi attractive appearance, but without substance 接手[接手] jiēshǒu to take over (duties etc); catcher (baseball etc) 守住[守住] shǒuzhu to hold on to; to defend; to keep; to guard 端[端] duān end; extremity; item; port; to hold sth level with both hands; to carry; regular 惹人[惹人] rěrén to provoke (esp. annoyance, disgust etc); to offend; to attract (attention) 合[合] hé to close; to join; to fit; to be equal to; whole; together; round (in battle); conjunction (astronomy); 1st note of pentatonic scale; old variant of 盒[he2] 兵力[兵力] bīnglì military strength; armed forces; troops 暂[暫] zàn temporary; Taiwan pr. [zhan4] 调配[調配] diàopèi to allocate; to deploy 调配[調配] tiáopèi to blend (colors, herbs); to mix 计较[計較] jìjiào to bother about; to haggle; to bicker; to argue; plan; stratagem 名分[名分] míngfèn a person's status 出力[出力] chūlì to exert oneself 冒昧[冒昧] màomèi bold; presumptuous; to take the liberty of //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep07/50 words - 6 min 英[英] yīng hero; outstanding; excellent; (literary) flower; blossom 义[義] yì justice; righteousness; meaning; foster (father etc); adopted; artificial (tooth, limb etc); relationship; friendship 崇[崇] chóng high; sublime; lofty; to esteem; to worship 章[章] zhāng chapter; section; clause; movement (of symphony); seal; badge; regulation; order 甘[甘] gān sweet; willing 诚[誠] chéng sincere; authentic; really; truly 新丰县[新豐縣] XīnfēngXiàn Xinfeng County in Shaoguan 韶關|韶关[Shao2 guan1], Guangdong 非要[非要] fēiyào to want absolutely; to insist on (doing something) 各自[各自] gèzì each; respective; apiece 办理[辦理] bànlǐ to handle; to transact; to conduct 属下[屬下] shǔxià subordinate; affiliated to; subsidiary 火速[火速] huǒsù at top speed; at a tremendous lick 干涉[干涉] gānshè to interfere; to meddle; interference 我司[我司] wǒsī our company (polite) 法办[法辦] fǎbàn to bring to justice; to punish according to the law 亡命[亡命] wángmìng to flee; to go into exile (from prison) 御史[御史] yùshǐ imperial censor (formal title of a dynastic official) 陷[陷] xiàn pitfall; trap; to get stuck; to sink; to cave in; to frame (false charge); to capture (a city in battle); to fall (to the enemy); defect 危境[危境] wēijìng dangerous situation; venerable old age 全力[全力] quánlì with all one's strength; full strength; all-out (effort); fully (support) 会审[會審] huìshěn joint hearing; to review jointly (i.e. with other checkers) 是否[是否] shìfǒu whether (or not); if; is or isn't 调动[調動] diàodòng to transfer; to maneuver (troops etc); movement of personnel; to mobilize; to bring into play 尚书[尚書] shàngshū high official; government minister 适[適] shì to fit; suitable; proper; just (now); comfortable; well; to go; to follow or pursue //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep07/75 words - 8 min 职权[職權] zhíquán authority; power over others 雅[雅] yǎ elegant 逸[逸] yì to escape; leisurely; outstanding 酩酊大醉[酩酊大醉] mǐngdǐngdàzuì dead drunk; as drunk as a lord 未能[未能] wèinéng cannot; to fail to; unable to 醒酒[醒酒] xǐngjiǔ to dissipate the effects of alcohol; to sober up 立时[立時] lìshí right away; quickly; immediately 旨[旨] zhǐ imperial decree; purport; aim; purpose 尤其是[尤其是] yóuqíshì especially; most of all; above all; in particular 相等[相等] xiāngděng equal; equally; equivalent 领[領] lǐng neck; collar; to lead; to receive; classifier for clothes, mats, screens etc 有理[有理] yǒulǐ reasonable; justified; right; (math.) rational 纲[綱] gāng head rope of a fishing net; guiding principle; key link; class (taxonomy); outline; program 华[華] huá magnificent; splendid; flowery 依法[依法] yīfǎ legal (proceedings); according to law 尊老[尊老] zūnlǎo respect the aged 享用[享用] xiǎngyòng to enjoy (i.e. have the use or benefit of) 待遇[待遇] dàiyù treatment; pay; salary; status; rank 每逢[每逢] měiféng every time; on each occasion; whenever 朔望[朔望] shuòwàng the new moon; the first day of the lunar month 月初[月初] yuèchū start of month; early in the month 朝觐[朝覲] cháojìn to give audience (of emperor); retainers' duty to pay respect to sovereign; hajj (Islam) 相若[相若] xiāngruò on a par with; comparable to 元老[元老] yuánlǎo senior figure; elder; doyen 民心[民心] mínxīn popular sentiment //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep07/100 words - 11 min 照样[照樣] zhàoyàng as before; (same) as usual; in the same manner; still; nevertheless 觐见[覲見] jìnjiàn to have an audience (with the Emperor) 叨[叨] dāo garrulous 扰[擾] rǎo to disturb 傻子[傻子] shǎzi idiot; fool 不等[不等] bùděng unequal; varied 放肆[放肆] fàngsì wanton; unbridled; presumptuous; impudent 宥[宥] yòu to forgive; to help; profound 社稷[社稷] shèjì state; country; the Gods of earth and grain 危[危] wēi danger; to endanger; Taiwan pr. [wei2] 法典[法典] fǎdiǎn legal code; statute 横行[橫行] héngxíng to go on the rampage; to riot; to run amuck 半分[半分] bànfēn a little bit 违[違] wéi to disobey; to violate; to separate; to go against 同僚[同僚] tóngliáo colleague; fellow-worker 尽心[盡心] jìnxīn with all of one's heart 罪责[罪責] zuìzé guilt 仕途[仕途] shìtú official career (formal) 条件[條件] tiáojiàn condition; circumstances; term; factor; requirement; prerequisite; qualification; CL:個|个[ge4] 打死[打死] dǎsǐ to kill; to beat to death 决[決] jué to decide; to determine; to execute (sb); (of a dam etc) to breach or burst; definitely; certainly 计[計] jì to calculate; to compute; to count; to regard as important; to plan; ruse; meter; gauge 订亲[訂親] dìngqīn variant of 定親|定亲[ding4 qin1] 惨[慘] cǎn miserable; wretched; cruel; inhuman; disastrous; tragic; dim; gloomy 假话[假話] jiǎhuà a lie; untrue statement; misstatement //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep07/125 words - 17 min 誓[誓] shì oath; vow; to swear; to pledge 独行[獨行] dúxíng solitary 手腕[手腕] shǒuwàn wrist; trickery; finesse; ability; skill 血[血] xuè blood; colloquial pr. [xie3]; CL:滴[di1],片[pian4] 落下[落下] luòxià to fall; to drop; to land (of projectile) 小腿[小腿] xiǎotuǐ lower leg (from knee to ankle); shank 活动[活動] huódòng to exercise; to move about; to operate; to use connections (personal influence); loose; shaky; active; movable; activity; campaign; maneuver; behavior; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 回回[回回] huíhuí time and again; every time 行路[行路] xínglù to travel; transport 阳光[陽光] yángguāng sunshine; CL:線|线[xian4]; transparent (open to public scrutiny) 十字[十字] shízì cross road; cross-shaped; crucifix; the character ten 滩[灘] tān beach; shoal; rapids; CL:片[pian4]; classifier for liquids: pool, puddle 炖[燉] dùn to stew 热乎乎[熱乎乎] rèhūhū nice and warm 觉[覺] jiào a nap; a sleep; CL:場|场[chang2] 觉[覺] jué to feel; to find that; thinking; awake; aware 抬头[抬頭] táitóu to raise one's head; to gain ground; account name, or space for writing the name on checks, bills etc 魂牵梦萦[魂牽夢縈] húnqiānmèngyíng to miss; to yearn day and night 蚀[蝕] shí to nibble away at sth; to eat into; to erode 骨[骨] gǔ bone 相思[相思] xiāngsī to yearn; to pine 念[念] niàn to read; to study (a subject); to attend (a school); to read aloud; to miss (sb); idea; remembrance; twenty (banker's anti-fraud numeral corresponding to 廿, 20) 牵手[牽手] qiānshǒu to hold hands 白头[白頭] báitóu hoary head; old age 丁[丁] dīng fourth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; fourth in order; letter "D" or Roman "IV" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; ancient Chinese compass point: 195°; butyl; cubes (of food) 雍[雍] yōng harmony //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep07/150 words - 21 min 自幼[自幼] zìyòu since childhood 青云[青雲] qīngyún clear sky; fig. high official position; noble 元夜[元夜] yuányè Lantern Festival; night of 15th of first lunar month; see also 元宵[yuan2 xiao1] 捧[捧] pěng to clasp; to cup the hands; to hold up with both hands; to offer (esp. in cupped hands); to praise; to flatter 各色[各色] gèsè all kinds; of every description 做官[做官] zuòguān to take an official post; to become a government employee 居多[居多] jūduō to be in the majority 做生意[做生意] zuòshēngyì to do business 当兵[當兵] dāngbīng to serve in the army; to be a soldier 之外[之外] zhīwài outside; excluding 混进[混進] hùnjìn to infiltrate; to sneak into 刺客[刺客] cìkè assassin 失手[失手] shīshǒu a slip; miscalculation; unwise move; accidentally; by mistake; to lose control; to be defeated 府邸[府邸] fǔdǐ mansion house; official residence 倒台[倒臺] dǎotái to overthrow; downfall; to fall from power; to go bankrupt 南方[南方] nánfāng south; the southern part of the country; the South 高歌[高歌] gāogē to sing loudly; to lift one's voice in song 整夜[整夜] zhěngyè the whole night; all through the night 过问[過問] guòwèn to show an interest in; to get involved with 巡[巡] xún to patrol; to make one's rounds; classifier for rounds of drinks 懈怠[懈怠] xièdài slack; lazy; remiss 屋子[屋子] wūzi house; room; CL:間|间[jian1] 半夜[半夜] bànyè midnight; in the middle of the night 遗落[遺落] yíluò to leave behind (inadvertently); to forget; to omit; to leave out 伺候[伺候] cìhòu to serve; to wait upon //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep07/175 words - 24 min 日常[日常] rìcháng daily; everyday 所愿[所願] suǒyuàn wished-for; desired 前程[前程] qiánchéng future (career etc) prospects 门外[門外] ménwài outside the door 竹[竹] zhú bamboo; CL:棵[ke1],支[zhi1],根[gen1]; Kangxi radical 118 藩[藩] fān fence; hedge; screen; barrier; vassal state; Taiwan pr. [fan2] 摸不着[摸不著] mōbuzháo can't touch; can't reach; (fig.) unable to get a grasp of 看不见[看不見] kànbujiàn unseen; to be invisible 切[切] qiē to cut; to slice; tangent (math) 切[切] qiè definitely; absolutely (not); (scoffing or dismissive interjection) Yeah, right.; Tut!; to grind; close to; eager; to correspond to; see also 反切[fan3 qie4] 手指头[手指頭] shǒuzhǐtou fingertip; finger 允许[允許] yǔnxǔ to permit; to allow 详尽[詳盡] xiángjìn thorough and detailed; exhaustive; the tedious details in full 漕运[漕運] cáoyùn (old) to transport by water; to ship grain as tax 水渠[水渠] shuǐqú canal 纤[纖] xiān fine; delicate; minute 毫[毫] háo hair; drawing brush; (in the) least; one thousandth; currency unit, 0.1 yuan 毕[畢] bì the whole of; to finish; to complete; complete; full; finished 现[現] xiàn to appear; present; now; existing; current 窗户[窗戶] chuānghu window; CL:個|个[ge4],扇[shan4] 看清[看清] kànqīng to see clearly 幸亏[幸虧] xìngkuī fortunately; luckily 皇宫[皇宮] huánggōng imperial palace 反[反] fǎn contrary; in reverse; inside out or upside down; to reverse; to return; to oppose; opposite; against; anti-; to rebel; to use analogy; instead; abbr. for 反切[fan3 qie4] phonetic system 松手[鬆手] sōngshǒu to relinquish one's grip; to let go 贵庚[貴庚] guìgēng your age (honorific) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep07/200 words - 29 min 锦绣前程[錦繡前程] jǐnxiùqiánchéng bright future; bright prospects 搏[搏] bó to fight; to combat; to seize; (of heart) to beat 阶[階] jiē rank or step; stairs 囚[囚] qiú prisoner 值[值] zhí value; (to be) worth; to happen to; to be on duty 骚乱[騷亂] sāoluàn disturbance; riot; to create a disturbance 用人[用人] yòngrén servant; to employ sb for a job; to manage people; to be in need of staff 不当[不當] bùdàng unsuitable; improper; inappropriate 领罪[領罪] lǐngzuì to confess one's fault; to accept one's punishment 惊[驚] jīng to startle; to be frightened; to be scared; alarm 搅[攪] jiǎo to disturb; to annoy; to mix; to stir 吓唬[嚇唬] xiàhu to scare; to frighten 一套[一套] yītào suit; a set; a collection; of the same kind; the same old stuff; set pattern of behavior 撤[撤] chè to remove; to take away; to withdraw 原[原] yuán former; original; primary; raw; level; cause; source 能干[能幹] nénggàn capable; competent 人丁[人丁] réndīng number of people in a family; population; (old) adult males; male servants 仁[仁] rén humane; kernel 拜别[拜別] bàibié to take leave 朋[朋] péng friend 行为[行為] xíngwéi action; conduct; behavior; activity 调用[調用] diàoyòng to transfer (for a specific purpose); to allocate; (computing) to invoke (a command, an application etc) 不动[不動] bùdòng motionless 奔[奔] bēn to hurry; to rush; to run quickly; to elope 藏身之处[藏身之處] cángshēnzhīchù hiding place; hideout //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep07/216 words - 33 min 难免[難免] nánmiǎn hard to avoid; difficult to escape from; will inevitably 走漏消息[走漏消息] zǒulòuxiāoxi to divulge secrets 拥塞[擁塞] yōngsè to be clogged up; to be congested (traffic, computer network etc) 常人[常人] chángrén ordinary person 通婚[通婚] tōnghūn to intermarry 子孙[子孫] zǐsūn offspring; posterity 后代[後代] hòudài descendant; progeny; posterity; later ages; later generations 旧友[舊友] jiùyǒu old friend 转卖[轉賣] zhuǎnmài to resell 资金[資金] zījīn funds; funding; capital 车行[車行] chēháng car-related business; car dealership; taxi company; (commercial) garage 订[訂] dìng to agree; to conclude; to draw up; to subscribe to (a newspaper etc); to order 夜半[夜半] yèbàn midnight 长途[長途] chángtú long distance 出行[出行] chūxíng to go out somewhere (relatively short trip); to set off on a journey (longer trip) 寝具[寢具] qǐnjù bedding //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep08/25 words - 3 min 威胁[威脅] wēixié to threaten; to menace 土地[土地] tǔdì land; soil; territory; CL:片[pian4],塊|块[kuai4] 发兵[發兵] fābīng to dispatch an army; to send troops 老家[老家] lǎojiā native place; place of origin; home state or region 屠杀[屠殺] túshā to massacre; massacre; bloodbath; carnage 儿女[兒女] érnǚ children; sons and daughters 拐[拐] guǎi to turn (a corner etc); to kidnap; to swindle; to misappropriate; walking stick; crutch; seven (used as a substitute for 七[qi1]) 祖籍[祖籍] zǔjí ancestral hometown; original domicile (and civil registration) 母亲[母親] mǔqīn mother; also pr. [mu3 qin5]; CL:個|个[ge4] 亡故[亡故] wánggù to die; to pass away 十一[十一] shíyī eleven; 11 除去[除去] chúqù to eliminate; to remove; except for; apart from 邻舍[鄰舍] línshè neighbor; person next door 十三[十三] shísān thirteen; 13 禅[禪] chán dhyana (Sanskrit); Zen; meditation (Buddhism) 禅[禪] shàn to abdicate 敌军[敵軍] díjūn enemy troops; hostile forces; CL:股[gu3] 入侵[入侵] rùqīn to invade 阅[閱] yuè to inspect; to review; to read; to peruse; to go through; to experience 增兵[增兵] zēngbīng to reinforce; to increase troop numbers; reinforcements; extra troops 募[募] mù canvass for contributions; to recruit; to collect; to raise 年俸[年俸] niánfèng yearly salary 时常[時常] shícháng often; frequently 买通[買通] mǎitōng to bribe 原籍[原籍] yuánjí ancestral home (town); birthplace 当中[當中] dāngzhōng among; in the middle; in the center //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep08/50 words - 5 min 想起[想起] xiǎngqǐ to recall; to think of; to call to mind 昃[昃] zè afternoon; decline 梳妆[梳妝] shūzhuāng to dress and groom oneself 梳[梳] shū a comb; to comb 打扮[打扮] dǎban to decorate; to dress; to make up; to adorn; manner of dressing; style of dress 灯笼[燈籠] dēnglóng lantern 看一看[看一看] kànyīkàn to have a look 安插[安插] ānchā to place in a certain position; to assign to a job; to plant; resettlement (old) 数年[數年] shùnián several years; many years 在场[在場] zàichǎng to be present; to be on the scene 密报[密報] mìbào secret report 人称[人稱] rénchēng person (first person, second person etc in grammar); called; known as 接触[接觸] jiēchù to touch; to contact; access; in touch with 收买[收買] shōumǎi to purchase; to bribe 捏[捏] niē to pinch (with one's fingers); to knead; to make up 把柄[把柄] bǎbǐng handle; (fig.) information that can be used against sb 串联[串聯] chuànlián to establish ties or contact; in series connection (electricity) 私行[私行] sīxíng to travel on private business; to act without official approval; to inspect incognito; to act in one's own interest 禁药[禁藥] jìnyào drugs ban (e.g. for athletes) 贩运[販運] fànyùn to transport (for sale); to traffic (in sth) 械[械] xiè appliance; tool; weapon; shackles; also pr. [jie4] 盗卖[盜賣] dàomài to steal sth and sell it 要犯[要犯] yàofàn major criminal 保护伞[保護傘] bǎohùsǎn protective umbrella; fig. person affording protection (esp. corrupt) 剿[剿] jiǎo to destroy; to extirpate //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep08/75 words - 10 min 心力[心力] xīnlì mental and physical efforts 牵连[牽連] qiānlián to implicate; implicated; to link together 捉捕[捉捕] zhuōbǔ to arrest; to seize; to capture 战友[戰友] zhànyǒu comrade-in-arms; battle companion 伍[伍] wǔ squad of five soldiers; to associate with; five (banker's anti-fraud numeral) 出身[出身] chūshēn to be born of; to come from; family background; class origin 为首[為首] wéishǒu head; be headed by 唾弃[唾棄] tuòqì to spurn; to disdain 跟随[跟隨] gēnsuí to follow 嘈杂[嘈雜] cáozá noisy; clamorous 勿[勿] wù do not 孤身[孤身] gūshēn alone; lonely 险[險] xiǎn danger; dangerous; rugged 看样子[看樣子] kànyàngzi it seems; it looks as if 一阵子[一陣子] yīzhènzi a while; a spell; a short time; a burst 放手[放手] fàngshǒu to let go one's hold; to give up; to have a free hand 及时[及時] jíshí in time; promptly; without delay; timely 窥探[窺探] kuītàn to pry into or spy on; to snoop; to peep; to poke one's nose into; to peer; to get a glimpse of 瞄准[瞄準] miáozhǔn to take aim at; to target 周围[周圍] zhōuwéi surroundings; environment; to encompass 夫[夫] fū husband; man; manual worker; conscripted laborer (old) 君[君] jūn monarch; lord; gentleman; ruler 十几[十幾] shíjǐ more than ten; a dozen or more 大哥[大哥] dàgē eldest brother; big brother (polite address for a man of about the same age as oneself); gang leader; boss 统统[統統] tǒngtǒng totally //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep08/100 words - 14 min 拐骗[拐騙] guǎipiàn swindle; abduct 留给[留給] liúgěi to set aside for 箭[箭] jiàn arrow; CL:支[zhi1] 隐姓埋名[隱姓埋名] yǐnxìngmáimíng to conceal one's identity; living incognito 凭什么[憑什麼] píngshénme (spoken) why?; for which reason? 提前[提前] tíqián to shift to an earlier date; to do sth ahead of time; in advance 白白[白白] báibái in vain; to no purpose; for nothing; white 往生[往生] wǎngshēng to be reborn; to live in paradise (Buddhism); to die; (after) one's death 曝露[曝露] pùlù to expose (to the air, light etc); to leave uncovered; exposure 只不过[只不過] zhǐbuguò only; merely; nothing but; no more than; it's just that ... 冒犯[冒犯] màofàn to offend 不要脸[不要臉] bùyàoliǎn to have no sense of shame; shameless 努力[努力] nǔlì great effort; to strive; to try hard 稳定[穩定] wěndìng steady; stable; stability; to stabilize; to pacify 闹腾[鬧騰] nàoteng to disturb; to create confusion; to make a din 揍[揍] zòu to beat up; to break to pieces 房子[房子] fángzi house; building (single- or two-story); apartment; room; CL:棟|栋[dong4],幢[zhuang4],座[zuo4],套[tao4],間|间[jian1] 卖命[賣命] màimìng to throw one's life in for; to haplessly give one's life for; to sacrifice oneself torturously working for another or for a group; to pour in one's utmost effort; to shed one's last ounce of strength for 堂堂正正[堂堂正正] tángtángzhèngzhèng displaying strength and discipline; impressive; upright and frank; square 团聚[團聚] tuánjù to reunite; to have a reunion 样[樣] yàng manner; pattern; way; appearance; shape; classifier: kind, type 旗子[旗子] qízi flag; banner; CL:面[mian4] 带去[帶去] dàiqu to take along with one 启[啟] qǐ to open; to start; to initiate; to enlighten or awaken; to state; to inform 夏[夏] xià summer //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep08/125 words - 19 min 宁远[寧遠] Níngyuǎn Ningyuan county in Yongzhou 永州[Yong3 zhou1], Hunan 茶楼[茶樓] chálóu tearoom; teahouse; dimsum restaurant (Hong Kong) 插[插] chā to insert; stick in; pierce; to take part in; to interfere; to interpose 盏[盞] zhǎn a small cup; classifier for lamps 味[味] wèi taste; smell; classifier for drugs (in TCM) 盛行[盛行] shèngxíng to be in vogue; to be prevalent 驱[驅] qū to expel; to urge on; to drive; to run quickly 傩[儺] nuó to exorcise demons 火热[火熱] huǒrè fiery; burning; fervent; ardent; passionate 编[編] biān to weave; to plait; to organize; to group; to arrange; to edit; to compile; to write; to compose; to fabricate 加上[加上] jiāshàng plus; to put in; to add; to add on; to add into; in addition; on top of that 益发[益發] yìfā increasingly; more and more; ever more; all the more 喜爱[喜愛] xǐ'ài to like; to love; to be fond of; favorite 羯鼓[羯鼓] jiégǔ double-ended skin drum with a narrow waist 逢[逢] féng to meet by chance; to come across; (of a calendar event) to come along; (of an event) to fall on (a particular day); to fawn upon 腊月[臘月] Làyuè twelfth lunar month 舞者[舞者] wǔzhě dancer 娱[娛] yú to amuse 自娱[自娛] zìyú to amuse oneself 初二[初二] chū'èr 2nd year in junior middle school; 2nd day of a lunar month; 2nd day of lunar New Year 中午[中午] zhōngwǔ noon; midday; CL:個|个[ge4] 失踪[失蹤] shīzōng to be missing; to disappear; unaccounted for 谨[謹] jǐn cautious; careful; solemnly; sincerely (formal) 年龄[年齡] niánlíng (a person's) age; CL:把[ba3],個|个[ge4] 相近[相近] xiāngjìn close; similar to //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep08/150 words - 20 min 考核[考核] kǎohé to examine; to check up on; to assess; to review; appraisal; review; evaluation 全副[全副] quánfù completely 三甲[三甲] sānjiǎ 3rd rank of candidates who passed the imperial examination 盔[盔] kuī helmet 操[操] cāo to grasp; to hold; to operate; to manage; to control; to steer; to exercise; to drill (practice); to play; to speak (a language) 挎[挎] kuà to carry (esp. slung over the arm, shoulder or side) 戈[戈] gē dagger-axe; abbr. for 戈瑞[ge1 rui4]; (Tw) abbr. for 戈雷[ge1 lei2] 剑[劍] jiàn double-edged sword; CL:口[kou3],把[ba3]; classifier for blows of a sword 粮[糧] liáng grain; food; provisions; agricultural tax paid in grain 奔跑[奔跑] bēnpǎo to run 入伍[入伍] rùwǔ to enter the army; to enlist 年轻力壮[年輕力壯] niánqīnglìzhuàng young and vigorous (idiom) 约略[約略] yuēlüè approximate; rough 拨[撥] bō to push aside with the hand, foot, a stick etc; to dial; to allocate; to set aside (money); to poke (the fire); to pluck (a string instrument); to turn round; classifier: group, batch 西北[西北] xīběi northwest 烽燧[烽燧] fēngsuì fire beacon tower (used in frontier regions in former times to relay information about the enemy, using smoke by day and fire at night) 惨烈[慘烈] cǎnliè bitter; desperate 敌人[敵人] dírén enemy; CL:個|个[ge4] 大军[大軍] dàjūn army; main forces 厮杀[廝殺] sīshā to fight at close quarters; hand-to-hand 人中[人中] rénzhōng philtrum; infranasal depression; the "human center" acupuncture point 阵亡[陣亡] zhènwáng to die in battle 一并[一併] yībìng to lump together; to treat along with all the others 包围[包圍] bāowéi to surround; to encircle; to hem in 兵器[兵器] bīngqì weaponry; weapons; arms //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep08/175 words - 24 min 丢开[丟開] diūkāi to cast or put aside; to forget for a while 涉及[涉及] shèjí to involve; to touch upon (a topic) 朱雀[朱雀] Zhūquè Vermilion Bird (the seven mansions of the south sky) 大街[大街] dàjiē street; main street; CL:條|条[tiao2] 仗义[仗義] zhàngyì to uphold justice; to be loyal (to one's friends); to stick by 民众[民眾] mínzhòng populace; masses; the people 抱不平[抱不平] bàobùpíng to be outraged by an injustice 并非[並非] bìngfēi really isn't 加速[加速] jiāsù to speed up; to expedite 尽快[儘快] jǐnkuài as quickly as possible; as soon as possible; with all speed 去向[去向] qùxiàng the position of sth; whereabouts 大业[大業] dàyè great cause; great undertaking 晋[晉] jìn to move forward; to promote; to advance 昌[昌] chāng prosperous; flourishing 赶上[趕上] gǎnshàng to keep up with; to catch up with; to overtake; to chance upon; in time for 花车[花車] huāchē car festooned for celebration 彩[彩] cǎi (bright) color; variety; applause; applaud; lottery prize 封路[封路] fēnglù road closure; to close a road 执行[執行] zhíxíng to implement; to carry out; to execute; to run 赶往[趕往] gǎnwǎng to hurry to (somewhere) 苦头[苦頭] kǔtou sufferings 铸[鑄] zhù to cast or found metals 肉[肉] ròu meat; flesh; pulp (of a fruit); (coll.) (of a fruit) squashy; (of a person) flabby; irresolute; Kangxi radical 130 铜[銅] tóng copper (chemistry); see also 紅銅|红铜[hong2 tong2]; CL:塊|块[kuai4] 滋味[滋味] zīwèi taste; flavor; feeling //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep08/200 words - 28 min 弃[棄] qì to abandon; to relinquish; to discard; to throw away 丰[豐] fēng abundant; plentiful; fertile; plump; great 萧[蕭] xiāo miserable; desolate; dreary; Chinese mugwort 规[規] guī compass; a rule; regulation; to admonish; to plan; to scheme 小三[小三] xiǎosān mistress; the other woman (coll.); grade 3 in elementary school 劲[勁] jìn strength; energy; enthusiasm; spirit; mood; expression; interest; CL:把[ba3]; Taiwan pr. [jing4] 牛[牛] niú ox; cow; bull; CL:條|条[tiao2],頭|头[tou2]; newton (abbr. for 牛頓|牛顿[niu2 dun4]); (slang) awesome 筋骨[筋骨] jīngǔ muscles and bones; physique; strength; courage 吭[吭] háng throat 狼烟[狼煙] lángyān smoke signal indicating the presence of hostile forces 抓紧时间[抓緊時間] zhuājǐnshíjiān to snatch time; to rush; to hurry (up); to seize the moment 斤[斤] jīn catty; (PRC) weight equal to 500 g; (Tw) weight equal to 600 g; (HK, Malaysia, Singapore) slightly over 604 g 力量[力量] lìliang power; force; strength 干粮[乾糧] gānliáng rations (to take on expedition) 南边[南邊] nánbian south; south side; southern part; to the south of 窝子[窩子] wōzi lair; den; stronghold 烤[烤] kǎo to roast; to bake; to broil 一边[一邊] yībiān one side; either side; on the one hand; on the other hand; doing while 熬[熬] áo to cook on a slow fire; to extract by heating; to decoct; to endure 盐[鹽] yán salt; CL:粒[li4] 脊[脊] jǐ spine; back; ridge; Taiwan pr. [ji2] or [ji3] 薄片[薄片] báopiàn thin slice; thin section; flake; Taiwan pr. [bo2 pian4] 铁锅[鐵鍋] tiěguō iron cooking pot 煎[煎] jiān to pan fry; to sauté 抹[抹] mǒ to smear; to wipe; to erase; classifier for wisps of cloud, light-beams etc //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep08/225 words - 32 min 肉片[肉片] ròupiàn meat slice 一口[一口] yīkǒu readily; flatly (deny, admit and so on); a mouthful; a bite 小子[小子] xiǎozi (coll.) boy; (derog.) joker; guy; (despicable) fellow 南面[南面] nánmiàn south side; south 瀚[瀚] hàn ocean; vastness 海军[海軍] hǎijūn navy 出击[出擊] chūjī to sally; to attack 旗[旗] qí banner; flag; (in Qing times) Manchu (cf. 八旗[Ba1 qi2]); administrative subdivision in inner Mongolia equivalent to 縣|县[xian4] county; CL:面[mian4] 趴[趴] pā to lie on one's stomach; to lean forward, resting one's upper body (on a desktop etc); (Tw) percent 伏[伏] fú to lean over; to fall (go down); to hide (in ambush); to conceal oneself; to lie low; hottest days of summer; to submit; to concede defeat; to overcome; to subdue; volt 攻城[攻城] gōngchéng to besiege (a town) 城墙[城牆] chéngqiáng city wall 顶住[頂住] dǐngzhù to withstand; to stand up to 泼[潑] pō to splash; to spill; rough and coarse; brutish 大旗[大旗] dàqí banner 任务[任務] rènwu mission; assignment; task; duty; role; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 要死[要死] yàosǐ extremely; awfully 吉祥[吉祥] jíxiáng lucky; auspicious; propitious 恒[恆] héng permanent; constant; fixed; usual; ordinary; rule (old); one of the 64 hexagrams of the Book of Changes (䷟) 凶神[兇神] xiōngshén demon; fiend 消除[消除] xiāochú to eliminate; to remove 垢[垢] gòu dirt; disgrace 冥[冥] míng dark; deep; stupid; the underworld 济[濟] jì to cross a river; to aid or relieve; to be of help 厄[厄] è distressed //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep08/250 words - 34 min 赛[賽] sài to compete; competition; match; to surpass; better than; superior to; to excel 艺[藝] yì skill; art 显著[顯著] xiǎnzhù outstanding; notable; remarkable; statistically significant 尊贵[尊貴] zūnguì respected; respectable; honorable 民间[民間] mínjiān among the people; popular; folk; non-governmental; involving people rather than governments 才艺[才藝] cáiyì talent 沿途[沿途] yántú along the sides of the road; by the wayside 各个[各個] gègè every; various; separately, one by one 审查[審查] shěnchá to examine; to investigate; to censor out; censorship 技艺[技藝] jìyì skill; art 驶[駛] shǐ to gallop; speedily; to proceed to; to pilot (ship, plane etc); to sail 落败[落敗] luòbài to suffer a defeat; to fail; to fall behind 打道回府[打道回府] dǎdàohuífǔ to go home (in a ceremonial procession); to return home 明年[明年] míngnián next year 最终[最終] zuìzhōng final; ultimate 获胜者[獲勝者] huòshèngzhě victor 魁[魁] kuí chief; head; outstanding; exceptional; stalwart 登上[登上] dēngshàng to climb over; to ascend onto; to mount 朝见[朝見] cháojiàn to have an audience (with the Emperor) 天大[天大] tiāndà gargantuan; as big as the sky; enormous 孜孜以求[孜孜以求] zīzīyǐqiú diligent and tireless (idiom) 堆[堆] duī to pile up; to heap up; a mass; pile; heap; stack; large amount 饿死[餓死] èsǐ to starve to death; to be very hungry 殍[殍] piǎo die of starvation 议论[議論] yìlùn to comment; to talk about; to discuss; discussion; CL:個|个[ge4] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep08/258 words - 34 min 往年[往年] wǎngnián in former years; in previous years 获悉[獲悉] huòxī to learn of sth; to find out; to get news 巡游[巡遊] xúnyóu to cruise; to patrol 贯穿[貫穿] guànchuān to run through; a connecting thread from beginning to end; to link 东城[東城] Dōngchéng Dongcheng district of central Beijing 绕[繞] rào to wind; to coil (thread); to rotate around; to spiral; to move around; to go round (an obstacle); to by-pass; to make a detour; to confuse; to perplex 路口[路口] lùkǒu crossing; intersection (of roads) 一眼[一眼] yīyǎn a glance; a quick look; a glimpse //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep09/25 words - 3 min 莫如[莫如] mòrú it would be better 不顾[不顧] bùgù in spite of; regardless of 取悦[取悅] qǔyuè to try to please 另[另] lìng other; another; separate; separately 结案[結案] jié'àn to conclude a case; to wind up 嫌隙[嫌隙] xiánxì hostility; animosity 秘藏[祕藏] mìcáng hidden; a hidden treasure (often a Buddhist relic); to keep secret 自杀[自殺] zìshā to kill oneself; to commit suicide; to attempt suicide 供[供] gōng to provide; to supply 八月[八月] Bāyuè August; eighth month (of the lunar year) 打杀[打殺] dǎshā to kill 寿带[壽帶] shòudài (bird species of China) Asian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) 现场[現場] xiànchǎng the scene (of a crime, accident etc); (on) the spot; (at) the site 围观[圍觀] wéiguān to stand in a circle and watch 责成[責成] zéchéng to give sb a task 抓捕[抓捕] zhuābǔ to seize; to capture 独自[獨自] dúzì alone 审问[審問] shěnwèn to interrogate; to examine; to question 查问[查問] cháwèn to inquire about 得知[得知] dézhī to find out; to know; to learn about 幽[幽] yōu remote; hidden away; secluded; serene; peaceful; to imprison; in superstition indicates the underworld; ancient district spanning Liaonang and Hebei provinces 赔罪[賠罪] péizuì to apologize 搏命[搏命] bómìng to fight with all one has 情理[情理] qínglǐ reason; sense 模糊[模糊] móhu vague; indistinct; fuzzy //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep09/50 words - 8 min 一举[一舉] yījǔ a move; an action; in one move; at a stroke; in one go 击[擊] jī to hit; to strike; to break; Taiwan pr. [ji2] 复仇[復仇] fùchóu to avenge; vengeance 会谈[會談] huìtán talks; discussions; CL:次[ci4] 刺死[刺死] cìsǐ to stab to death 常见[常見] chángjiàn commonly seen; common; to see sth frequently 似乎[似乎] sìhū apparently; to seem; to appear; as if; seemingly 两下[兩下] liǎngxià twice; for a little while 有所[有所] yǒusuǒ somewhat; to some extent 语焉不详[語焉不詳] yǔyānbùxiáng to mention sth without elaborating (idiom); not giving details 疏忽[疏忽] shūhu to neglect; to overlook; negligence; carelessness 草率[草率] cǎoshuài careless; negligent; sloppy; not serious 符合[符合] fúhé in keeping with; in accordance with; tallying with; in line with; to agree with; to accord with; to conform to; to correspond with; to manage; to handle 内情[內情] nèiqíng inside story; inside information 狡猾[狡猾] jiǎohuá crafty; cunning; sly 拖延时间[拖延時間] tuōyánshíjiān to procrastinate; to stall for time; to filibuster 诡计[詭計] guǐjì trick; ruse; crafty scheme 搭[搭] dā to put up; to build (scaffolding); to hang (clothes on a pole); to connect; to join; to arrange in pairs; to match; to add; to throw in (resources); to take (boat, train); variant of 褡[da1] 粗[粗] cū coarse; rough; thick (for cylindrical objects); unfinished; vulgar; rude; crude 诱[誘] yòu to entice; to tempt 全身而退[全身而退] quánshēn'értuì to escape unscathed; to get through in one piece 叛[叛] pàn to betray; to rebel; to revolt 服[服] fú clothes; dress; garment; to serve (in the military, a prison sentence etc); to obey; to be convinced (by an argument); to convince; to admire; to acclimatize; to take (medicine); mourning clothes; to wear mourning clothes 军士[軍士] jūnshì soldier; noncommssioned officer (NCO) 捅[捅] tǒng to stab; to poke; to prod; to nudge; to disclose //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep09/75 words - 15 min 刀子[刀子] dāozi knife; CL:把[ba3] 子时[子時] zǐshí 11 pm-1 am (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times) 拍胸脯[拍胸脯] pāixiōngpú to vouch for 逞能[逞能] chěngnéng to show off one's ability; to boast one's merits 没辙[沒轍] méizhé at one's wit's end; unable to find a way out 爬[爬] pá to crawl; to climb; to get up or sit up 夹子[夾子] jiāzi clip; clamp; tongs; folder; wallet 回头[回頭] huítóu to turn round; to turn one's head; later; by and by 动物[動物] dòngwù animal; CL:隻|只[zhi1],群[qun2],個|个[ge4] 腿[腿] tuǐ leg; CL:條|条[tiao2] 瘸子[瘸子] quézi lame person (colloquial) 兔崽子[兔崽子] tùzǎizi brat; bastard 没错[沒錯] méicuò that's right; sure!; rest assured!; that's good; can't go wrong 礼俗[禮俗] lǐsú etiquette; custom 倔[倔] jué crabby; tough 挨[挨] āi in order; in sequence; close to; adjacent to 挨[挨] ái to suffer; to endure; to pull through (hard times); to delay; to stall; to play for time; to dawdle 预感[預感] yùgǎn to have a premonition; premonition 仗[仗] zhàng weaponry; to hold (a weapon); to wield; to rely on; to depend on; war; battle 后半[後半] hòubàn latter half 福报[福報] fúbào karmic reward (Buddhism) 恢复[恢復] huīfù to reinstate; to resume; to restore; to recover; to regain; to rehabilitate 大夥[大夥] dàhuǒ variant of 大伙[da4 huo3] 重者[重者] zhòngzhě more serious case; in extreme cases 点画[點畫] diǎnhuà strokes of a Chinese character 自称[自稱] zìchēng to call oneself; to claim to be; to profess; to claim a title //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep09/100 words - 17 min 游侠[遊俠] yóuxiá knight-errant 游走[遊走] yóuzǒu wandering; unfixed; to migrate 王府[王府] wángfǔ prince's mansion 都护[都護] dūhù (old) highest administrative post in border areas; governor of a march 驻守[駐守] zhùshǒu (man a post and) defend 领军[領軍] lǐngjūn to lead troups; (fig.) to lead; leading 以致[以致] yǐzhì to such an extent as to; down to; up to 损[損] sǔn to decrease; to lose; to damage; to harm; (coll.) to speak sarcastically; to deride; caustic; mean; one of the 64 hexagrams of the Book of Changes (䷨) 第三十[第三十] dìsānshí thirtieth 事后[事後] shìhòu after the event; in hindsight; in retrospect 散布[散佈] sànbù to disseminate 迟迟[遲遲] chíchí late (with a task etc); slow 未有[未有] wèiyǒu is not; has never been; never occurring; unprecedented 家室[家室] jiāshì wife; family; (literary) residence 缉[緝] jī to seize; to arrest; Taiwan pr. [qi4] 无情[無情] wúqíng pitiless; ruthless; merciless; heartless 豢养[豢養] huànyǎng to keep (an animal); to look after the needs of (a person or an animal); (fig.) to keep (a spy, lackey etc) in one's pay 大批[大批] dàpī large quantities of 私下[私下] sīxià in private 往来[往來] wǎnglái dealings; contacts; to go back and forth 何况[何況] hékuàng let alone; to say nothing of; besides; what's more 出手[出手] chūshǒu to dispose of; to spend (money); to undertake a task 消失[消失] xiāoshī to disappear; to fade away 自首[自首] zìshǒu to give oneself up; to surrender (to the authorities) 马球[馬球] mǎqiú polo //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep09/125 words - 20 min 对外[對外] duìwài external; foreign; pertaining to external or foreign (affairs) 露面[露面] lòumiàn to show one's face; to appear (in public) 头面[頭面] tóumiàn head ornament (in former times) 人数[人數] rénshù number of people 增[增] zēng to increase; to expand; to add 起用[起用] qǐyòng to promote; to reinstate (in a position or job) 怀[懷] huái bosom; heart; mind; to think of; to harbor in one's mind; to conceive (a child) 管控[管控] guǎnkòng to control 心机[心機] xīnjī thinking; scheme 深不可测[深不可測] shēnbùkěcè deep and unmeasurable (idiom); unfathomable depths; incomprehensible; enigmatic and impossible to predict 熙[熙] xī prosperous; splendid 姑[姑] gū paternal aunt; husband's sister; husband's mother (old); nun; for the time being (literary) 鬓[鬢] bìn temples; hair on the temples 一半[一半] yībàn half 霜[霜] shuāng frost; white powder or cream spread over a surface; frosting; (skin) cream 欲[欲] yù to wish for; to desire; variant of 慾|欲[yu4] 飞天[飛天] fēitiān flying Apsara (Buddhist art) 揽[攬] lǎn to monopolize; to seize; to take into one's arms; to embrace; to fasten (with a rope etc); to take on (responsibility etc); to canvass 回车[回車] huíchē enter (computer key) 扶桑[扶桑] Fúsāng Fusang, mythical island of ancient literature, often interpreted as Japan 北斗[北斗] Běidǒu Great Bear; Big Dipper; Peitou town in Changhua county 彰化縣|彰化县[Zhang1 hua4 xian4], Taiwan 酌[酌] zhuó to pour wine; to drink wine; to deliberate; to consider 美酒[美酒] měijiǔ good wine; fine liquor 觞[觴] shāng feast; goblet 富贵[富貴] fùguì riches and honor //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep09/150 words - 28 min 驻颜[駐顏] zhùyán to maintain a youthful appearance 渐[漸] jiàn gradual; gradually 诱拐[誘拐] yòuguǎi to abduct; to kidnap 投缘[投緣] tóuyuán to be kindred spirits; to hit it off 刻意[刻意] kèyì meticulous; painstaking; deliberate 质[質] zhì character; nature; quality; plain; to pawn; pledge; hostage; to question; Taiwan pr. [zhi2] 彻底[徹底] chèdǐ thorough; thoroughly; complete 地上[地上] dìshang on the ground; on the floor 雪耻[雪恥] xuěchǐ to take revenge for a past insult; to expunge a disgrace or humiliation 弄死[弄死] nòngsǐ to kill; to put to death 一个个[一個個] yīgègè each and every one 伦[倫] lún human relationship; order; coherence 要脸[要臉] yàoliǎn to save sb's face 住嘴[住嘴] zhùzuǐ to hold one's tongue; Shut up! 大大方方[大大方方] dàdàfāngfāng confident; calm; natural; poised 前门[前門] qiánmén front door; main entrance; honest and upright approach (as opposed to 後門|后门, back-door or under the counter) 彼此彼此[彼此彼此] bǐcǐbǐcǐ no better (or worse) than each other; both in the same boat 帮手[幫手] bāngshǒu helper; assistant 硬[硬] yìng hard; stiff; strong; firm; resolutely; doggedly; good (quality); able (person) 空手[空手] kōngshǒu empty-handed; unarmed; (painting, embroidery etc) without following a model; (abbr. for 空手道[kong1 shou3 dao4]) karate 扒[扒] bā to peel; to skin; to tear; to pull down; to cling to (sth on which one is climbing); to dig 初次[初次] chūcì for the first time; first (meeting, attempt etc) 大约[大約] dàyuē approximately; probably 曲江[曲江] Qǔjiāng Qujiang district of Shaoguan City 韶關市|韶关市, Guangdong 例行[例行] lìxíng routine (task, procedure etc); as usual //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep09/175 words - 31 min 一大早[一大早] yīdàzǎo at dawn; at first light; first thing in the morning 跨[跨] kuà to step across; to stride over; to straddle; to span 大兴土木[大興土木] dàxīngtǔmù to carry out large scale construction 索性[索性] suǒxìng you might as well (do it); simply; just 结识[結識] jiéshí to get to know sb; to meet sb for the first time 一代[一代] yīdài generation 才子[才子] cáizǐ gifted scholar 权贵[權貴] quánguì influential officials; bigwigs 生怕[生怕] shēngpà to fear; afraid; extremely nervous; for fear that; to avoid; so as not to 才华[才華] cáihuá talent; CL:份[fen4] 显扬[顯揚] xiǎnyáng to praise; to commend; to hallow 高升[高升] gāoshēng to get a promotion 悖[悖] bèi to go against; to be contrary to; perverse; rebellious 常理[常理] chánglǐ common sense; conventional reasoning and morals 诏[詔] zhào imperial order 翰林[翰林] Hànlín refers to academics employed as imperial secretaries from the Tang onwards, forming the Hanlin Imperial Academy 翰林院 无品[無品] wúpǐn fretless (stringed instrument) 调入[調入] diàorù to bring in; to call in; to transfer (a person, data); (computing) to call; to load (a subroutine etc) 打交道[打交道] dǎjiāodào to come into contact with; to have dealings 据点[據點] jùdiǎn stronghold; defended military base; base for operations; strategic point; foothold; (market) presence 挟持[挾持] xiéchí to seize 过得[過得] guòdé How are you getting by?; How's life?; contraction of 過得去|过得去, can get by; tolerably well; not too bad 防御[防禦] fángyù defense; to defend 眼光[眼光] yǎnguāng gaze; insight; foresight; vision; way of looking at things 上楼[上樓] shànglóu to go upstairs //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep09/187 words - 35 min 功劳[功勞] gōngláo contribution; meritorious service; credit 舌头[舌頭] shétou tongue; CL:個|个[ge4]; enemy soldier captured for the purpose of extracting information 剁[剁] duò to chop up (meat etc); to chop off (sb's hand etc) 对得起[對得起] duìdeqǐ not to let sb down; to treat sb fairly; be worthy of 周遭[周遭] zhōuzāo surrounding; nearby 铭记[銘記] míngjì to engrave in one's memory 捐躯[捐軀] juānqū to sacrifice one's life 嘉奖[嘉獎] jiājiǎng to award; commendation; citation 建功立业[建功立業] jiàngōnglìyè to achieve or accomplish goals 无望[無望] wúwàng without hope; hopeless; without prospects 锤子[錘子] chuízi hammer; CL:把[ba3] 试试看[試試看] shìshìkàn to give it a try //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep10/25 words - 7 min 肉馅[肉餡] ròuxiàn ground meat; mincemeat 饺子[餃子] jiǎozi dumpling; pot-sticker; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 跑来跑去[跑來跑去] pǎoláipǎoqù to scamper; to run around 做完[做完] zuòwán to finish; to complete the task 万全[萬全] wànquán absolutely safe; surefire; thorough 聋[聾] lóng deaf 瞎[瞎] xiā blind; groundlessly; foolishly; to no purpose 无上[無上] wúshàng supreme 光荣[光榮] guāngróng honor and glory; glorious 匆忙[匆忙] cōngmáng hasty; hurried 斜[斜] xié inclined; slanting; oblique; tilting 上车[上車] shàngchē to get on or into (a bus, train, car etc) 围攻[圍攻] wéigōng to besiege; to beleaguer; to attack from all sides; to jointly speak or write against sb 全歼[全殲] quánjiān to annihilate; to wipe out completely; to exterminate 期间[期間] qījiān period of time; time; time period; period; CL:個|个[ge4] 殴斗[毆鬥] ōudòu to have a fist fight; fist fight; brawl 发自[發自] fāzì to evolve from 襆[襆] fú hemless skirt; hood; turban; Taiwan pr. [pu2] 显眼[顯眼] xiǎnyǎn conspicuous; eye-catching; glamorous 如实[如實] rúshí as things really are; realistic 上报[上報] shàngbào to report to one's superiors; to appear in the news; to reply to a letter 罚[罰] fá to punish; to penalize 面具[面具] miànjù mask 斗殴[鬥毆] dòu'ōu to fight; to brawl; a scuffle; a punch-up 瞧见[瞧見] qiáojiàn to see //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep10/50 words - 12 min 今岁[今歲] jīnsuì (literary) this year 看上[看上] kànshàng to look upon; to take a fancy to; to fall for 主子[主子] zhǔzi Master (term used by servant); Your Majesty; operator (of machine) 探子[探子] tànzi intelligence gatherer; spy; detective; scout; sound (medical instrument); long and narrow probing and sampling utensil 一共[一共] yīgòng altogether 名声[名聲] míngshēng reputation 后边[後邊] hòubian back; rear; behind 言辞[言辭] yáncí words; expression; what one says 行止[行止] xíngzhǐ movements; attitude; behavior; whereabouts; tracks 备办[備辦] bèibàn to provide (items for an event); to cater; to make preparations 面条[麵條] miàntiáo noodles 充饥[充飢] chōngjī to allay one's hunger 待会儿[待會兒] dāihuìr5 in a moment; later; also pr. [dai1 hui3 r5] or [dai1 hui5 r5] 羔羊[羔羊] gāoyáng sheep; lamb 擦[擦] cā to wipe; to erase; rubbing (brush stroke in painting); to clean; to polish 饱[飽] bǎo to eat till full; satisfied 盆[盆] pén basin; flower pot; unit of volume equal to 12 斗[dou3] and 8 升[sheng1], approx 128 liters; CL:個|个[ge4] 面[麵] miàn flour; noodles; (of food) soft (not crunchy); (slang) (of a person) ineffectual; spineless 出头[出頭] chūtóu to get out of a predicament; to stick out; to take the initiative; remaining odd fraction after a division; a little more than 六月[六月] Liùyuè June; sixth month (of the lunar year) 一身[一身] yīshēn whole body; from head to toe; single person; a suit of clothes 拚命[拚命] pànmìng see 拼命[pin1 ming4] 自家人[自家人] zìjiārén sb with whom one is on familiar terms; sb from the same place (same house, same town etc); one of us 官话[官話] guānhuà "officialese"; bureaucratic language; Mandarin 伙[伙] huǒ meals (abbr. for 伙食[huo3 shi2]); variant of 夥|伙[huo3] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep10/75 words - 16 min 蹊跷[蹊蹺] qīqiāo odd; queer; strange; fishy; Taiwan pr. [xi1 qiao1] 莫名其妙[莫名其妙] mòmíngqímiào (idiom) baffling; inexplicable 婢女[婢女] bìnǚ slave girl; servant girl 出逃[出逃] chūtáo to run away; to flee (the country) 见不得[見不得] jiànbudé not fit to be seen by; should not be exposed to; can't bear to see 插手[插手] chāshǒu to get involved in; to meddle; interference 蒜[蒜] suàn garlic; CL:頭|头[tou2],瓣[ban4] 想像[想像] xiǎngxiàng to imagine; to conceive of; to visualize; imagination 上回[上回] shànghuí last time; the previous time 筋[筋] jīn muscle; tendon; veins visible under the skin; sth resembling tendons or veins (e.g. fiber in a vegetable) 琢磨[琢磨] zuómo to ponder; to mull over; to think through; Taiwan pr. [zhuo2 mo2] 和面[和麵] huómiàn to knead dough 练[練] liàn to practice; to train; to drill; to perfect (one's skill); exercise 不由[不由] bùyóu can't help (doing sth) 基[基] jī base; foundation; basic; radical (chemistry); (slang) gay 秘方[祕方] mìfāng secret recipe 唧唧喳喳[唧唧喳喳] jījīzhāzhā (onom.) chattering or giggling 撵[攆] niǎn to expel; to oust; (dialect) to chase after; to try to catch up with 十九[十九] shíjiǔ nineteen; 19 点心[點心] diǎnxin light refreshments; pastry; dimsum (in Cantonese cooking); dessert 亲人[親人] qīnrén one's close relatives 整条[整條] zhěngtiáo entire; whole (fish, road etc) 街坊[街坊] jiēfāng neighborhood; neighbor 下流[下流] xiàliú lower course of a river; low-class; mean and lowly; vulgar; obscene 拣[揀] jiǎn to choose; to pick; to sort out; to pick up //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep10/100 words - 19 min 孤儿[孤兒] gū'ér orphan 寡[寡] guǎ few; scant; widowed 母[母] mǔ mother; elderly female relative; origin; source; (of animals) female 灶[灶] zào kitchen stove; kitchen 便溺[便溺] biànniào to urinate or defecate; urine and feces 鸡[雞] jī fowl; chicken; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; (slang) prostitute 鹅[鵝] é goose; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 床头[床頭] chuángtóu bedhead; bedside; headboard 不停[不停] bùtíng incessant 接着[接著] jiēzhe to catch and hold on; to continue; to go on to do sth; to follow; to carry on; then; after that; subsequently; to proceed; to ensue; in turn; in one's turn 建议[建議] jiànyì to propose; to suggest; to recommend; proposal; suggestion; recommendation; CL:個|个[ge4],點|点[dian3] 使节[使節] shǐjié (diplomatic) envoy 驿[驛] yì post horse; relay station 迎接[迎接] yíngjiē to meet; to welcome; to greet 低价[低價] dījià low price 收购[收購] shōugòu to purchase (from various places); to acquire (a company) 地皮[地皮] dìpí lot; section of land; ground 威逼[威逼] wēibī to threaten; to coerce; to intimidate 搬走[搬走] bānzǒu to carry 当家[當家] dāngjiā to manage the household; to be the one in charge of the family; to call the shots; to be in charge 况且[況且] kuàngqiě moreover; besides; in addition; furthermore 撑腰[撐腰] chēngyāo to support; to brace 根由[根由] gēnyóu the whys and the wherefores; the detailed story; root cause 医官[醫官] yīguān official in charge of medical affairs; respectful title for a doctor 君子[君子] jūnzǐ nobleman; person of noble character //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep10/125 words - 25 min 形貌[形貌] xíngmào appearance 威[威] wēi power; might; prestige 细心[細心] xìxīn careful; attentive 找不着[找不著] zhǎobuzháo to be unable to find 看顾[看顧] kàngù to watch over 负[負] fù to bear; to carry (on one's back); to turn one's back on; to be defeated; negative (math. etc) 大老远[大老遠] dàlǎoyuǎn very far away 伏法[伏法] fúfǎ to be executed 尸首[屍首] shīshou corpse; carcass; dead body 如期[如期] rúqī as scheduled; on time; punctual 腰[腰] yāo waist; lower back; pocket; middle; loins 别扭[彆扭] bièniu awkward; difficult; uncomfortable; not agreeing; at loggerheads; gauche 猎人[獵人] lièrén hunter 活计[活計] huójì handicraft; needlework; work 报恩[報恩] bào'ēn to pay a debt of gratitude; to repay a kindness 便宜[便宜] piányi cheap; inexpensive; small advantages; to let sb off lightly 看在眼里[看在眼裡] kànzàiyǎnli to observe; to take it all in 停止[停止] tíngzhǐ to stop; to halt; to cease 萼[萼] è calyx of a flower 要事[要事] yàoshì important matter 党[黨] dǎng party; association; club; society; CL:個|个[ge4] 捷报[捷報] jiébào report of success; report of a victory 确凿[確鑿] quèzáo definite; conclusive; undeniable; authentic; also pr. [que4 zuo4] 脱逃[脫逃] tuōtáo to run away; to escape 大部[大部] dàbù most of; the majority of sth //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep10/150 words - 29 min 担忧[擔憂] dānyōu to worry; to be concerned 急着[急著] jízhe urgently 顾念[顧念] gùniàn to care for; to worry about 小事[小事] xiǎoshì trifle; trivial matter; CL:點|点[dian3] 班[班] bān team; class; squad; work shift; ranking; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for groups 核实[核實] héshí to verify; to check 多心[多心] duōxīn oversensitive; suspicious 指摘[指摘] zhǐzhāi to criticize 据传[據傳] jùchuán it is rumored that ...; it is reported that ... 列举[列舉] lièjǔ a list; to list; to enumerate 利于[利於] lìyú to be beneficial; to be good for 不妙[不妙] bùmiào (of a turn of events) not too encouraging; far from good; anything but reassuring 年轻人[年輕人] niánqīngrén young people; youngster 听话[聽話] tīnghuà to do what one is told; obedient 目前[目前] mùqián at the present time; currently 养病[養病] yǎngbìng to recuperate; to convalesce; to take care of one's health after illness 今晨[今晨] jīnchén this morning 密会[密會] mìhuì secret meeting; to meet secretly 茶点[茶點] chádiǎn tea and cake; refreshments; tea and dimsun 點心|点心, traditional Hong Kong lunch 特意[特意] tèyì specially; intentionally 进言[進言] jìnyán to put forward a suggestion (to sb in a senior position); to offer a word of advice 所为[所為] suǒwéi what one does; doings 埋藏[埋藏] máicáng to bury; to hide by burying; hidden 地点[地點] dìdiǎn place; site; location; venue; CL:個|个[ge4] 茶具[茶具] chájù tea set; tea service //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep10/175 words - 34 min 残缺[殘缺] cánquē badly damaged; shattered 破损[破損] pòsǔn to become damaged 酺[酺] pú drink heavily; drink in company 用量[用量] yòngliàng quantity used; usage; consumption; dose 库存[庫存] kùcún property or cash held in reserve; stock 细微[細微] xìwēi tiny; minute; fine; subtle; sensitive (instruments) 功夫[功夫] gōngfu skill; art; kung fu; labor; effort 已灭[已滅] yǐmiè extinct 早些[早些] zǎoxiē a bit earlier 诸位[諸位] zhūwèi (pron) everyone; Ladies and Gentlemen; Sirs 暂且[暫且] zànqiě for now; for the time being; temporarily 夹[夾] jiā to press from either side; to place in between; to sandwich; to carry sth under armpit; wedged between; between; to intersperse; to mix; to mingle; clip; folder; Taiwan pr. [jia2] 带有[帶有] dàiyǒu to have; to involve 对象[對象] duìxiàng target; object; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend; CL:個|个[ge4] 查明[查明] chámíng to investigate and find out; to ascertain 疑似[疑似] yísì to be suspected to be; deceptive; plausible but fallacious 不详[不詳] bùxiáng not in detail; not quite clear 时日[時日] shírì time; auspicious time; time and date; long period of time; this day 瞒报[瞞報] mánbào to conceal or deceive in a report; to falsify by over- or underreporting 轮[輪] lún wheel; disk; ring; steamship; to take turns; to rotate; by turn; classifier for big round objects: disk, or recurring events: round, turn 交情[交情] jiāoqing friendship; friendly relations 否认[否認] fǒurèn to declare to be untrue; to deny 无名[無名] wúmíng nameless; obscure 贪心[貪心] tānxīn greedy 挟制[挾製] xiézhì forced submission; to exploit advantage to force sb to do one's bidding //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep10/200 words - 37 min 战事[戰事] zhànshì war; hostilities; fighting 罪人[罪人] zuìrén sinner 容貌[容貌] róngmào one's appearance; one's aspect; looks; features 簪[簪] zān hairpin 改造[改造] gǎizào to transform; to reform; to remodel; to remold 箭头[箭頭] jiàntóu arrowhead; arrow symbol 限[限] xiàn limit; bound; to set a limit (on) 遮掩[遮掩] zhēyǎn to cover; to mask; to cover up or conceal (the truth etc) 总得[總得] zǒngděi must; have to; be bound to 私心[私心] sīxīn selfishness; selfish motives 一手[一手] yīshǒu a skill; mastery of a trade; by oneself; without outside help 相交[相交] xiāngjiāo to cross over (e.g. traffic); to intersect; to make friends 密切[密切] mìqiè close; familiar; intimate; closely (related); to foster close ties; to pay close attention 开春[開春] kāichūn beginning of spring; the lunar New Year 恭[恭] gōng respectful 球场[球場] qiúchǎng stadium; sports ground; court; pitch; field; golf course; CL:個|个[ge4],處|处[chu4] 背道而驰[背道而馳] bèidào'érchí to run in the opposite direction (idiom); to run counter to 复命[復命] fùmìng to report on completion of a mission; debriefing 底细[底細] dǐxì inside information; the ins and outs of the matter; how things stand; what's up 吃醋[吃醋] chīcù to feel jealous 在逃[在逃] zàitáo to be at large (of a criminal) 私事[私事] sīshì personal matters 正事[正事] zhèngshì one's proper business 炎[炎] yán flame; inflammation; -itis 不得了[不得了] bùdéliǎo desperately serious; disastrous; extremely; exceedingly //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep10/203 words - 38 min 行踪[行蹤] xíngzōng whereabouts; (lose) track (of) 私情[私情] sīqíng personal considerations; love affair 而言[而言] éryán with regard to (preceding phrase) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep11/25 words - 4 min 吩咐[吩咐] fēnfù to tell; to instruct; to command 徽[徽] huī badge; emblem; insignia; crest; logo; coat of arms 借条[借條] jiètiáo receipt for a loan; IOU 鹰[鷹] yīng eagle; falcon; hawk 鹘[鶻] hú falcon; migratory bird 鹞[鷂] yào sparrow hawk; Accipiter nisus 熟人[熟人] shúrén acquaintance; friend 侦[偵] zhēn to scout; to spy; to detect 歼[殲] jiān to annihilate; abbr. for 殲擊機|歼击机, fighter plane 付出[付出] fùchū to pay; to invest (energy or time in a friendship etc) 修建[修建] xiūjiàn to build; to construct 把手[把手] bǎshou handle; grip; knob 可燃[可燃] kěrán inflammable 物主[物主] wùzhǔ owner 购置[購置] gòuzhì to purchase 当红[當紅] dānghóng currently popular (of movie stars, singers etc) 塞[塞] sāi to stop up; to squeeze in; to stuff; cork; stopper 隐藏[隱藏] yǐncáng to hide; to conceal; to mask; to shelter; to harbor (i.e. keep sth hidden); to hide oneself; to lie low; to nestle; hidden; implicit; private; covert; recessed (lighting) 现身[現身] xiànshēn to show oneself; to appear; (of a deity) to appear in the flesh 享受[享受] xiǎngshòu to enjoy; to live it up; pleasure; CL:種|种[zhong3] 送死[送死] sòngsǐ to throw away one's life 家园[家園] jiāyuán home; homeland 酬金[酬金] chóujīn monetary reward; remuneration 勇士[勇士] yǒngshì a warrior; a brave person 怪物[怪物] guàiwu monster; freak; eccentric person //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep11/50 words - 7 min 吞噬[吞噬] tūnshì to swallow; to engulf; to gobble up 这会儿[這會兒] zhèhuìr5 (coll.) now; this moment; also pr. [zhe4 hui3 r5] 坑[坑] kēng hole; pit; tunnel; to defraud 屠[屠] tú to slaughter (animals for food); to massacre 乎[乎] hū (classical particle similar to 於|于[yu2]) in; at; from; because; than; (classical final particle similar to 嗎|吗[ma5], 吧[ba5], 呢[ne5], expressing question, doubt or astonishment) 成立[成立] chénglì to establish; to set up; to be tenable; to hold water 以来[以來] yǐlái since (a previous event) 每日[每日] měirì daily; (soup etc) of the day 数百[數百] shùbǎi several hundred 点燃[點燃] diǎnrán to ignite; to set on fire; aflame 柴薪[柴薪] cháixīn firewood 纸草[紙草] zhǐcǎo papyrus 竹木[竹木] zhúmù bamboo and wood 烛[燭] zhú candle; (literary) to illuminate 膏[膏] gāo ointment; paste; CL:帖[tie3] 绢[絹] juàn thin, tough silk fabric 丝[絲] sī silk; thread; trace; (cuisine) shreds or julienne strips; CL:條|条[tiao2]; classifier: a thread (of cloud, smoke etc), a bit, an iota, a hint (of sth) etc 入关[入關] rùguān to enter a pass; to go through customs 笨重[笨重] bènzhòng heavy; cumbersome; unwieldy 袭击[襲擊] xíjī attack (esp. surprise attack); raid; to attack 更为[更為] gèngwéi even more 妥当[妥當] tuǒdang appropriate; proper; ready 查找[查找] cházhǎo to search for; to look up 另行[另行] lìngxíng (to do sth) separately; as a separate action 立案[立案] lì'àn to register (to an official organism); to file a case (for investigation) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep11/75 words - 11 min 被捕[被捕] bèibǔ to be arrested; under arrest 诟病[詬病] gòubìng to denounce; to castigate 不力[不力] bùlì not to do one's best; not to exert oneself 迁怒[遷怒] qiānnù to take one's anger out on sb (who does not deserve it) 责备[責備] zébèi to blame; to criticize; condemnation; reproach 忠诚[忠誠] zhōngchéng devoted; loyal; fidelity; loyalty 是非[是非] shìfēi right and wrong; quarrel 所谓[所謂] suǒwèi so-called; what is called 完人[完人] wánrén perfect person 短处[短處] duǎnchù shortcoming; defect; fault; one's weak points 心胸[心胸] xīnxiōng breadth of mind 目光[目光] mùguāng sight; vision; view; gaze; look 微末[微末] wēimò tiny; negligible 胆子[膽子] dǎnzi courage; nerve; guts 分享[分享] fēnxiǎng to share (let others have some of sth good) 经验[經驗] jīngyàn experience; to experience 权当[權當] quándāng to act as if; to treat sth as if it were 爷爷[爺爺] yéye (coll.) father's father; paternal grandfather; CL:個|个[ge4] 混蛋[混蛋] húndàn scoundrel; bastard; hoodlum; wretch 近日[近日] jìnrì in the past few days; recently; in the last few days 兢兢业业[兢兢業業] jīngjīngyèyè cautious and conscientious 勤勤恳恳[勤勤懇懇] qínqínkěnkěn industrious and conscientious; assiduous 叔叔[叔叔] shūshu father's younger brother; uncle; Taiwan pr. [shu2 shu5]; CL:個|个[ge4] 白话[白話] báihuà spoken language; vernacular 抄[抄] chāo to make a copy; to plagiarize; to search and seize; to raid; to grab; to go off with; to take a shortcut; to make a turning move; to fold one's arms //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep11/100 words - 15 min 置[置] zhì to install; to place; to put; to buy 外传[外傳] wàichuán to tell others (a secret); to divulge to an outsider; to be rumored 外传[外傳] wàizhuàn unofficial biography (as opposed to official dynastic biography) 丑时[丑時] chǒushí 1-3 am (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times) 误[誤] wù mistake; error; to miss; to harm; to delay; to neglect; mistakenly 勾连[勾連] gōulián to be linked together; to be involved with; to collude; interconnection; involvement; collusion 作乱[作亂] zuòluàn to start a rebellion; to rise in revolt 倚重[倚重] yǐzhòng to rely heavily upon 值守[值守] zhíshǒu (of a security guard etc) to be on duty, keeping an eye on things; to keep watch 忽然[忽然] hūrán suddenly; all of a sudden 骊[驪] lí black horse; jet steed; good horse; legendary black dragon 实干[實幹] shígàn to work industriously; to get things done 不至于[不至於] bùzhìyú unlikely to go so far as to; not as bad as 草拟[草擬] cǎonǐ first draft; to draw up (a first version) 眠[眠] mián to sleep; to hibernate 一早[一早] yīzǎo early in the morning; at dawn 决意[決意] juéyì to be determined 谏[諫] jiàn to remonstrate; to admonish 栽[栽] zāi to grow; to plant; to insert; to force on sb; to fall head first 授予[授予] shòuyǔ to award; to confer 耳根子[耳根子] ěrgēnzi ear 底下[底下] dǐxia the location below sth; afterwards 搧[搧] shān variant of 扇[shan1] 简直[簡直] jiǎnzhí simply; at all; practically 影子[影子] yǐngzi shadow; reflection; (fig.) hint; indication; influence; CL:個|个[ge4] 当下[當下] dāngxià immediately; at once; at that moment; at the moment //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep11/125 words - 18 min 沉[沉] chén to submerge; to immerse; to sink; to keep down; to lower; to drop; deep; profound; heavy 扔[扔] rēng to throw; to throw away 求饶[求饒] qiúráo to beg forgiveness 那时候[那時候] nàshíhou at that time 直到现在[直到現在] zhídàoxiànzài even now; until now; right up to the present 召见[召見] zhàojiàn call in (one's subordinates); summon (an envoy of a foreign country) to an interview 传给[傳給] chuángěi to pass on to; to transfer to; to hand on to; to pass to (in football etc) 用意[用意] yòngyì intention; purpose 今后[今後] jīnhòu hereafter; henceforth; in the future; from now on 好话[好話] hǎohuà friendly advice; words spoken on sb's behalf; a good word; kind words; words that sound fine but are not followed up with actions 缉拿[緝拿] jīná to arrest; to seize 确保[確保] quèbǎo to ensure; to guarantee 无虞[無虞] wúyú not to be worried about; all taken care of 用不着[用不著] yòngbuzháo not need; have no use for 扶[扶] fú to support with the hand; to help sb up; to support oneself by holding onto something; to help 来得[來得] láide to emerge (from a comparison); to come out as; to be competent or equal to 对不住[對不住] duìbuzhù to let sb down; to be unfair; I'm sorry; pardon me (formal) 骚[騷] sāo trouble; disturbance; rumpus; flirty; coquettish; abbr. for 離騷|离骚[Li2 Sao1]; literary writings; smell of urine; foul smell; male (animal) (dialect) 识[識] shí to know; knowledge; Taiwan pr. [shi4] 空气[空氣] kōngqì air; atmosphere 层[層] céng layer; stratum; laminated; floor (of a building); storey; classifier for layers; repeated; sheaf (math.) 气味[氣味] qìwèi odor; scent 性子[性子] xìngzi temper 毛病[毛病] máobìng fault; defect; shortcomings; ailment; CL:個|个[ge4] 陌生人[陌生人] mòshēngrén stranger //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep11/150 words - 27 min 乐意[樂意] lèyì to be willing to do sth; to be ready to do sth; to be happy to do sth; content; satisfied 干活[幹活] gànhuó to work; to be employed 尾巴[尾巴] wěiba tail; colloquial pr. [yi3 ba5] 脏[髒] zāng dirty; filthy 战场[戰場] zhànchǎng battlefield; CL:個|个[ge4] 涒[涒] tūn planet Jupiter; vomit 淮南子[淮南子] Huáinánzi miscellany of writing from the Western Han (aka Former Han) 云[云] yún (classical) to say 大修[大修] dàxiū overhaul 精[精] jīng essence; extract; vitality; energy; semen; sperm; mythical goblin spirit; highly perfected; elite; the pick of sth; proficient (refined ability); extremely (fine); selected rice (archaic) 舍得[捨得] shěde to be willing to part with sth 嗅[嗅] xiù to smell; to sniff; to nose 空中[空中] kōngzhōng in the sky; in the air 有钱[有錢] yǒuqián well-off; wealthy 破费[破費] pòfèi to spend (money or time) 胆怯[膽怯] dǎnqiè timidity; timid; cowardly 偏[偏] piān to lean; to slant; oblique; prejudiced; to deviate from average; to stray from the intended line; stubbornly; contrary to expectations; left-hand side of a split Chinese character, often the key or radical 不服[不服] bùfú not to accept sth; to want to have sth overruled or changed; to refuse to obey or comply; to refuse to accept as final; to remain unconvinced by; not to give in to 世代[世代] shìdài for many generations; generation; era; age 贴身[貼身] tiēshēn worn next to the skin; close-fitting; personal (servant etc) 护卫[護衛] hùwèi to guard; to protect; bodyguard (for officials in ancient times) 勇猛[勇猛] yǒngměng bold and powerful; brave and fierce 剿灭[剿滅] jiǎomiè to eliminate (by armed force) 抵御[抵禦] dǐyù to resist; to withstand 分力[分力] fēnlì component force (physics) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep11/175 words - 31 min 羞愧[羞愧] xiūkuì ashamed 血书[血書] xuèshū letter written in one's own blood, expressing determination, hatred, last wishes etc 恳求[懇求] kěnqiú to beg; to beseech; to entreat; entreaty 援助[援助] yuánzhù to help; to support; to aid; aid; assistance 往后[往後] wǎnghòu from now on; in the future; time to come 不尽[不盡] bùjìn not completely; endlessly 遴选[遴選] línxuǎn to pick; to choose; to select 云游[雲遊] yúnyóu to wander (typically of an errant priest) 难为[難為] nánwei to bother; to press sb, usu. to do sth; it's a tough job; sorry to bother you (polite, used to thank sb for a favor) 落空[落空] luòkōng to fail; to fall through; to come to nothing 果真[果真] guǒzhēn really; as expected; sure enough; if indeed...; if it's really... 生死[生死] shēngsǐ life or death 花费[花費] huāfèi expense; cost; to spend (time or money); expenditure 心血[心血] xīnxuè heart's blood; expenditure (for some project); meticulous care 修订[修訂] xiūdìng to revise 税法[稅法] shuìfǎ tax code; tax law 藩镇[藩鎮] fānzhèn lit. fence town; buffer region (between enemies); Tang dynasty system of provincial administration under a provincial governor 節度使|节度使[jie2 du4 shi3] 推行[推行] tuīxíng to put into effect; to carry out 看似[看似] kànsì to look as if; to seem 瓶[瓶] píng bottle; vase; pitcher; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for wine and liquids 深受[深受] shēnshòu to receive in no small measure 当前[當前] dāngqián current; today's; modern; present; to be facing (us) 税制[稅制] shuìzhì tax system 不得不[不得不] bùdébù have no choice or option but to; cannot but; have to; can't help it; can't avoid 妻离子散[妻離子散] qīlízǐsàn a family wrenched apart (idiom) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep11/200 words - 34 min 长夜[長夜] chángyè long dark night; fig. long period of misery and oppression 辗转[輾轉] zhǎnzhuǎn to toss about in bed; from person to person; indirectly; to wander 之际[之際] zhījì during; at the time of 评说[評說] píngshuō to comment; to evaluate 助力[助力] zhùlì a helping hand; help; assistance 孟浪[孟浪] mènglàng hasty; rash; impetuous 管束[管束] guǎnshù to exercise control over; restriction; control 终究[終究] zhōngjiū in the end; after all is said and done 必将[必將] bìjiāng inevitably 放手一搏[放手一搏] fàngshǒuyībó to put one's all into the fight 栋[棟] dòng classifier for houses or buildings; ridgepole (old) 谨慎[謹慎] jǐnshèn cautious; prudent 上半[上半] shàngbàn first half 终了[終了] zhōngliǎo to end 寓意[寓意] yùyì moral (of a story); lesson to be learned; implication; message; import; metaphorical meaning 排名[排名] páimíng to rank (1st, 2nd etc); ranking 只好[只好] zhǐhǎo without any better option; to have to; to be forced to 勉强[勉強] miǎnqiǎng to do with difficulty; to force sb to do sth; reluctant; barely enough 糊弄[糊弄] hùnong to fool; to deceive; to go through the motions 另有[另有] lìngyǒu to have some other (reason etc) 汗[汗] hàn perspiration; sweat; CL:滴[di1],頭|头[tou2],身[shen1]; to be speechless (out of helplessness, embarrassment etc) (Internet slang used as an interjection) 下半[下半] xiàbàn second half 臀[臀] tún butt; buttocks 紧紧[緊緊] jǐnjǐn closely; tightly 蹄[蹄] tí hoof; pig's trotters //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep11/206 words - 35 min 铁[鐵] tiě iron (metal); arms; weapons; hard; strong; violent; unshakeable; determined; close; tight (slang) 联手[聯手] liánshǒu lit. to join hands; to act together 踏踏实实[踏踏實實] tātāshíshí steady; steadfast 一遍[一遍] yībiàn one time (all the way through); once through 人名[人名] rénmíng personal name 从命[從命] cóngmìng to obey an order; to comply; to do sb's bidding; to do as requested //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep12/25 words - 2 min 赫[赫] hè awe-inspiring; abbr. for 赫茲|赫兹[he4 zi1], hertz (Hz) 上古[上古] shànggǔ the distant past; ancient times; antiquity; early historical times 家族[家族] jiāzú family; clan 古[古] gǔ ancient; old; paleo- 来源[來源] láiyuán source (of information etc); origin 撕[撕] sī to tear 西晋[西晉] XīJìn Western Jin dynasty (265-316) 珍[珍] zhēn precious thing; treasure; culinary delicacy; rare; valuable; to value highly 世间[世間] shìjiān world; earth 后人[後人] hòurén later generation 收缴[收繳] shōujiǎo to recover (illegally obtained property); to seize; to capture; to force sb to hand over sth; to levy 档案[檔案] dàng'àn file; record; archive 孝敬[孝敬] xiàojìng to show filial respect; to give presents (to one's elders or superiors); to support one's aged parents 当成[當成] dàngchéng to consider as; to take to be 升迁[升遷] shēngqiān promote; promotion 避讳[避諱] bìhui to avoid a taboo word or topic; to refrain from; to avoid 昼夜[晝夜] zhòuyè day and night; period of 24 hours; continuously, without stop 显贵[顯貴] xiǎnguì dignitary; distinguished person; royalty; nobleman; big shot 驯[馴] xùn to attain gradually; to tame; Taiwan pr. [xun2] 吹[吹] chuī to blow; to play a wind instrument; to blast; to puff; to boast; to brag; to end in failure; to fall through 笛子[笛子] dízi bamboo flute; CL:管[guan3] 薛[薛] xuē wormwood like grass (classical) 工[工] gōng work; worker; skill; profession; trade; craft; labor 烙[烙] lào to brand; to iron; to bake (in a pan) 胡麻[胡麻] húmá sesame; (botany) flax; linseed //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep12/50 words - 9 min 回鹘[回鶻] Huíhú Huihu, Tang dynasty name of ethnic group corresponding to modern Uighur 維吾爾|维吾尔[Wei2 wu2 er3] 罗[羅] luó gauze; to collect; to gather; to catch; to sift 跳舞[跳舞] tiàowǔ to dance 磨[磨] mó to rub; to grind; to polish; to sharpen; to wear down; to die out; to waste time; to pester; to insist 脚跟[腳跟] jiǎogēn heel 无数[無數] wúshù countless; numberless; innumerable 意义[意義] yìyì sense; meaning; significance; importance; CL:個|个[ge4] 保家卫国[保家衛國] bǎojiāwèiguó guard home, defend the country (idiom); national defense 虚空[虛空] xūkōng void; hollow; empty 好喝[好喝] hǎohē tasty (drinks) 普通[普通] pǔtōng common; ordinary; general; average 说不上[說不上] shuōbushàng to be unable to say or tell; to not be worth mentioning 前途[前途] qiántú prospects; future outlook; journey 一面[一面] yīmiàn one side; one aspect; simultaneously... (and...); one's whole face 把持[把持] bǎchí to control; to dominate; to monopolize 倔强[倔強] juéjiàng stubborn; obstinate; unbending 组织[組織] zǔzhī to organize; organization; organized system; nerve; tissue; CL:個|个[ge4] 天神[天神] tiānshén god; deity 眷顾[眷顧] juàngù to care for; to show concern for; to think longingly (of one's country) 妖术[妖術] yāoshù sorcery 辆[輛] liàng classifier for vehicles 争取时间[爭取時間] zhēngqǔshíjiān to act with urgency; to buy time 睿[睿] ruì astute; perspicacious; farsighted 活下去[活下去] huóxiàqù to survive; to keep on living 战士[戰士] zhànshì fighter; soldier; warrior; CL:個|个[ge4] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep12/75 words - 11 min 该死[該死] gāisǐ Damn it!; damned; wretched 沙场[沙場] shāchǎng sandpit; battleground; battlefield 名垂青史[名垂青史] míngchuíqīngshǐ lit. reputation will go down in history (idiom); fig. achievements will earn eternal glory 留有[留有] liúyǒu to remain in existence; to retain 顺畅[順暢] shùnchàng smooth and unhindered; fluent 这下[這下] zhèxià this time 出兵[出兵] chūbīng to send troops 作主[作主] zuòzhǔ to decide; to make decisions; to take responsibility (for deciding); to be in charge; to give sb justice 千丝万缕[千絲萬縷] qiānsīwànlǚ linked in countless ways 诸[諸] zhū all; various 之中[之中] zhīzhōng inside; among; in the midst of (doing sth); during 文武[文武] wénwǔ civil and military 学识[學識] xuéshí erudition; scholarly knowledge 技[技] jì skill 书法[書法] shūfǎ calligraphy; handwriting; penmanship 画作[畫作] huàzuò painting; picture 俱佳[俱佳] jùjiā excellent; wonderful 胆识[膽識] dǎnshí courage and insight 谋略[謀略] móulüè stratagem; strategy; resourcefulness 信守[信守] xìnshǒu to abide by; to keep (promises etc) 诺[諾] nuò to consent; to promise; (literary) yes! 仗义疏财[仗義疏財] zhàngyìshūcái to help the needy for justice (idiom); to be loyal to one's friends and generous to the needy 疼爱[疼愛] téng'ài to love dearly 现今[現今] xiànjīn now; nowadays; modern 序[序] xù order; sequence; preface //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep12/100 words - 13 min 齿[齒] chǐ tooth; CL:顆|颗[ke1] 贤能[賢能] xiánnéng sage 得以[得以] déyǐ able to; so that sb can; enabling; in order to; finally in a position to; with sth in view 腾[騰] téng to soar; to gallop; to prance; to turn over; to vacate; to clear 大错[大錯] dàcuò blunder 抚养[撫養] fǔyǎng to foster; to bring up; to raise 拘[拘] jū to capture; to restrain; to constrain; to adhere rigidly to; inflexible 现成[現成] xiànchéng ready-made; readily available 得了[得了] déle all right!; that's enough! 拘捕[拘捕] jūbǔ to arrest 易如反掌[易如反掌] yìrúfǎnzhǎng easy as a hand's turn (idiom); very easy; no effort at all 人身[人身] rénshēn person; personal; human body 人质[人質] rénzhì hostage 神位[神位] shénwèi spirit tablet; ancestral tablet 起誓[起誓] qǐshì to vow; to swear an oath 追究[追究] zhuījiū to investigate; to look into 亲朋[親朋] qīnpéng relatives and friends 故友[故友] gùyǒu old friend; deceased friend 放任[放任] fàngrèn to ignore; to let alone; to indulge 外头[外頭] wàitou outside; out 祸害[禍害] huòhài disaster; harm; scourge; bad person; to damage; to harm; to wreck 一道[一道] yīdào together 文书[文書] wénshū document; official correspondence; secretary; secretariat 名义[名義] míngyì name; titular; nominal; in name; ostensible purpose 囚犯[囚犯] qiúfàn prisoner; convict //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep12/125 words - 14 min 出毛病[出毛病] chūmáobìng a problem appears; to break down 审理[審理] shěnlǐ to hear (a case) 多谢[多謝] duōxiè many thanks; thanks a lot 评事[評事] píngshì to discuss and evaluate; to appraise 一门心思[一門心思] yīménxīnsi to set one's heart on sth (idiom) 攀[攀] pān to climb (by pulling oneself up); to implicate; to claim connections of higher status 枝[枝] zhī branch; classifier for sticks, rods, pencils etc 尽心尽力[盡心盡力] jìnxīnjìnlì making an all-out effort (idiom); to try one's heart out; to do one's utmost 笨[笨] bèn stupid; foolish; silly; slow-witted; clumsy 这就[這就] zhèjiù immediately; at once 泛起[泛起] fànqǐ to appear; to emerge; to surface 左手[左手] zuǒshǒu left hand; left-hand side 右手[右手] yòushǒu right hand; right-hand side 弦[弦] xián bow string; string of musical instrument; watchspring; chord (segment of curve); hypotenuse; CL:根[gen1] 三弦[三弦] sānxián sanxian, large family of 3-stringed plucked musical instruments, with snakeskin covered wooden soundbox and long neck, used in folk music, opera and Chinese orchestra 乌[烏] wū crow; black 啼[啼] tí to cry; to weep aloud; to crow; to hoot 上个月[上個月] shànggèyuè last month 俸银[俸銀] fèngyín official salary 平常[平常] píngcháng ordinary; common; usually; ordinarily 谱[譜] pǔ chart; list; table; register; score (music); spectrum (physics); to set to music 灌[灌] guàn to irrigate; to pour; to install (software); to record (music) 逗[逗] dòu to stay; to stop; to tease (play with); amusing; short pause in reading aloud, equivalent to comma (also written 讀|读[dou4]) 碳[碳] tàn carbon (chemistry) 取暖[取暖] qǔnuǎn to warm oneself (by a fire etc) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep12/150 words - 15 min 挡[擋] dǎng to resist; to obstruct; to hinder; to keep off; to block (a blow); to get in the way of; cover; gear (e.g. in a car's transmission) 使唤[使喚] shǐhuàn to order sb about; to use sb 薰[薰] xūn sweet-smelling grass; Coumarouna odorata; tonka beans; coumarin 睡着[睡著] shuìzháo to fall asleep 觐[覲] jìn (history) to have an audience with the Emperor 栖[棲] qī to perch; to rest (of birds); to dwell; to live; to stay 哑[啞] yǎ dumb; mute; hoarse; husky; unexploded (of artillery shell etc) 锦[錦] jǐn brocade; embroidered work; bright 川[川] chuān river; creek; plain; an area of level country 碧[碧] bì green jade; bluish green; blue; jade 纱[紗] shā cotton yarn; muslin 梭[梭] suō shuttle (textiles); to move back and fro 怅然[悵然] chàngrán disappointed and frustrated 忆[憶] yì to recollect; to remember; memory 宿[宿] sù lodge for the night; old; former 孤[孤] gū lone; lonely 泪[淚] lèi tears 怨[怨] yuàn to blame; to complain 妇[婦] fù woman 流连[流連] liúlián to loiter (i.e. reluctant to leave); to linger on 终日[終日] zhōngrì all day long 饮酒作乐[飲酒作樂] yǐnjiǔzuòlè drinking party; to go on a binge; to paint the town red 玩耍[玩耍] wánshuǎ to play (as children do); to amuse oneself 抱怨[抱怨] bàoyuàn to complain; to grumble; to harbor a complaint; to feel dissatisfied 装作[裝作] zhuāngzuò to pretend; to feign; to act a part //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep12/175 words - 17 min 如日中天[如日中天] rúrìzhōngtiān lit. like the sun at noon (idiom); fig. to be at the peak of one's power, career etc 炙手可热[炙手可熱] zhìshǒukěrè lit. burn your hand, feel the heat (idiom); fig. arrogance of the powerful; a mighty figure no-one dares approach; hot (exciting or in favor) 偏爱[偏愛] piān'ài to be partial towards sth; to favor; to prefer; preference; favorite 词牌[詞牌] cípái names of the tunes to which 詞|词[ci2] poems are composed 乌鸦[烏鴉] wūyā crow; raven 大难[大難] dànàn great catastrophe 临头[臨頭] líntóu to befall; to be imminent 小官[小官] xiǎoguān petty official; minor functionary 操心[操心] cāoxīn to worry about 打听[打聽] dǎting to ask about; to make some inquiries; to ask around 婚配[婚配] hūnpèi to marry 提亲[提親] tíqīn to propose marriage 休[休] xiū to rest; to stop doing sth for a period of time; to cease; (imperative) don't 厨房[廚房] chúfáng kitchen; CL:間|间[jian1] 做梦[做夢] zuòmèng to dream; to have a dream; fig. illusion; fantasy; pipe dream 腿脚[腿腳] tuǐjiǎo legs and feet; ability to walk; strides 搅扰[攪擾] jiǎorǎo to disturb; to annoy 坐立不安[坐立不安] zuòlìbù'ān lit. agitated sitting or standing (idiom); restless; fidgety 依我看[依我看] yīwǒkàn in my opinion 巨变[巨變] jùbiàn great changes 这时[這時] zhèshí at this time; at this moment 掺[摻] shǎn to grasp 立下[立下] lìxià to set up; to establish 妻子[妻子] qīzi wife; CL:個|个[ge4] 昌明[昌明] chāngmíng flourishing; thriving //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep12/200 words - 24 min 靠近[靠近] kàojìn near; to approach 安华[安華] ānhuá Anwar 废弃[廢棄] fèiqì to discard; to abandon (old ways); to invalidate 怠惰[怠惰] dàiduò idleness 有望[有望] yǒuwàng hopeful; promising 向北[向北] xiàngběi northward; facing north 驾车[駕車] jiàchē to drive a vehicle 带头[帶頭] dàitóu to take the lead; to be the first; to set an example 观察[觀察] guānchá to observe; to watch; to survey; to examine; observation; view; perspective; CL:個|个[ge4] 宽[寬] kuān lenient; wide; broad 尾[尾] wěi tail; remainder; remnant; extremity; sixth of the 28 constellations; classifier for fish 争取[爭取] zhēngqǔ to fight for; to strive for; to win over 伊[伊] yī (old) third person singular pronoun ("he" or "she"); second person singular pronoun ("you"); (May 4th period) third person singular feminine pronoun ("she"); (Classical Chinese) introductory particle with no specific meaning; that (preceding a noun) 劳驾[勞駕] láojià excuse me 收留[收留] shōuliú to offer shelter; to have sb in one's care 叫花子[叫花子] jiàohuāzi beggar 布施[布施] bùshī Dana (Buddhist practice of giving) 左转[左轉] zuǒzhuǎn to turn left 贾[賈] gǔ merchant; to buy 霸[霸] bà hegemon; tyrant; lord; feudal chief; to rule by force; to usurp; (in modern advertising) master 有道是[有道是] yǒudàoshì as they say, ...; as the saying goes, ... 讬[託] tuō variant of 託|托[tuo1] 忠[忠] zhōng loyal; devoted; honest 古往今来[古往今來] gǔwǎngjīnlái since ancient times; since times immemorial 豪杰[豪傑] háojié hero; towering figure //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep12/225 words - 26 min 阎王爷[閻王爺] Yánwángyé same as 閻羅王|阎罗王; Yama, King of Hell; translation of Sanskrit: Yama Raja 传出[傳出] chuánchū to transmit outwards; to disseminate; efferent (nerve) 好听[好聽] hǎotīng pleasant to hear 一举一动[一舉一動] yījǔyīdòng every movement; each and every move 读书[讀書] dúshū to read a book; to study; to attend school 笑谈[笑談] xiàotán object of ridicule; laughingstock; to laugh over sth; to make light chat 大志[大志] dàzhì high aims 帝[帝] dì emperor 安乐[安樂] ānlè peace and happiness 争[爭] zhēng to strive for; to vie for; to argue or debate; deficient or lacking (dialect); how or what (literary) 好事[好事] hǎoshì good action, deed, thing or work (also sarcastic, "a fine thing indeed"); charity; happy occasion; Daoist or Buddhist ceremony for the souls of the dead 不顺[不順] bùshùn unfavorable; adverse 撒气[撒氣] sāqì to leak (of air); to go flat (of a tire); to vent one's anger 内奸[內奸] nèijiān undiscovered traitor; enemy within one's own ranks 书页[書頁] shūyè page of a book 书呆子[書呆子] shūdāizi bookworm; pedant; bookish fool 监守自盗[監守自盜] jiānshǒuzìdào to embezzle 过于[過於] guòyú too much; excessively 明显[明顯] míngxiǎn clear; distinct; obvious 扣押[扣押] kòuyā to detain; to hold in custody; to distrain; to seize property 猴[猴] hóu monkey; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 守军[守軍] shǒujūn defenders 以外[以外] yǐwài apart from; other than; except for; external; outside of; on the other side of; beyond 卷[卷] juǎn to roll up; roll; classifier for small rolled things (wad of paper money, movie reel etc) 卷[卷] juàn scroll; book; volume; chapter; examination paper; classifier for books, paintings: volume, scroll 典籍[典籍] diǎnjí ancient books or records //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep12/250 words - 29 min 南昌[南昌] Nánchāng Nanchang prefecture level city and capital of Jiangxi province 江西省 in southeast China; also Nanchang county 果然[果然] guǒrán really; sure enough; as expected; if indeed 玩意儿[玩意兒] wányìr5 erhua variant of 玩意[wan2 yi4] 制造[製造] zhìzào to manufacture; to make 有时[有時] yǒushí sometimes; now and then 逛逛[逛逛] guàngguang to roam around; to have a stroll 人手[人手] rénshǒu manpower; staff; human hand 顺着[順著] shùnzhe to follow; following; along 够本[夠本] gòuběn to break even; to get one's money's worth 饶[饒] ráo rich; abundant; exuberant; to add for free; to throw in as bonus; to spare; to forgive; despite; although 人烟稀少[人煙稀少] rényānxīshǎo no sign of human habitation (idiom); desolate 延平[延平] Yánpíng Yanping district of Nanping city 南平市[Nan2 ping2 shi4] Fujian; Yanping township in Taitung County 臺東縣|台东县[Tai2 dong1 Xian4], southeast Taiwan 安化[安化] Ānhuà Anhua county in Yiyang 益陽|益阳[Yi4 yang2], Hunan 燃料[燃料] ránliào fuel 大宗[大宗] dàzōng large amount; staple; influential family of long standing 值钱[值錢] zhíqián valuable; costly; expensive 小姑[小姑] xiǎogū husband's younger sister; sister-in-law 下回[下回] xiàhuí next chapter; next time 米[米] mǐ rice; CL:粒[li4]; meter (classifier) 驾云[駕雲] jiàyún to ride the clouds; fig. self-satisfied; arrogant 隔壁[隔壁] gébì next door; neighbor 孙[孫] sūn grandson; descendant 借口[借口] jièkǒu to use as an excuse; on the pretext; excuse; pretext 动身[動身] dòngshēn to go on a journey; to leave 老大[老大] lǎodà old age; very; eldest child in a family; leader of a group; boss; captain of a boat; leader of a criminal gang //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep12/275 words - 37 min 胡人[胡人] húrén ethnic groups in the north and west of China in ancient times; foreigner; barbarian 东南[東南] dōngnán southeast 讨价还价[討價還價] tǎojiàhuánjià to haggle over price; to bargain 价位[價位] jiàwèi price level 定金[定金] dìngjīn down payment; advance payment 赏钱[賞錢] shǎngqian tip; gratuity; monetary reward; bonus 才分[才分] cáifèn ability; talent; gift 高低[高低] gāodī height; altitude (aviation); pitch (music); ups and downs (success or failure); whether sth is right or wrong; comparative strength, weight, depth, stature; (spoken interjection) anyway, whatever; eventually, in the end 贵贱[貴賤] guìjiàn noble and lowly; high versus low social hierarchy of ruler to people, father to son, husband to wife in Confucianism 自以为是[自以為是] zìyǐwéishì to believe oneself infallible (idiom); to be opinionated 高贵[高貴] gāoguì grandeur; noble 扮[扮] bàn to disguise oneself as; to dress up; to play (a role); to put on (an expression) 听懂[聽懂] tīngdǒng to understand (on hearing); to catch (what is spoken) 打架[打架] dǎjià to fight; to scuffle; to come to blows; CL:場|场[chang2] 力气[力氣] lìqi strength; CL:把[ba3] 牺牲[犧牲] xīshēng to sacrifice one's life; to sacrifice (sth valued); beast slaughtered as a sacrifice 大义[大義] dàyì righteousness; virtuous cause; a woman's marriage; main points of a piece of writing 辜负[辜負] gūfù to fail to live up (to expectations); unworthy (of trust); to let down; to betray (hopes); to disappoint 手无寸铁[手無寸鐵] shǒuwúcùntiě lit. not an inch of steel (idiom); unarmed and defenseless 男女[男女] nánnǚ male-female; male and female 滚开[滾開] gǔnkāi to boil (of liquid); boiling hot; Get out!; Go away!; fuck off (rude) 叫声[叫聲] jiàoshēng yelling (sound made by person); barking; braying; roaring (sound made by animals) 孤单[孤單] gūdān lone; lonely; loneliness 恶毒[惡毒] èdú malicious 乞丐[乞丐] qǐgài beggar //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep12/279 words - 38 min 南城[南城] Nánchéng Nancheng county in Fuzhou 撫州|抚州, Jiangxi 改进[改進] gǎijìn to improve; to make better; CL:個|个[ge4] 招牌[招牌] zhāopai signboard; shop sign; reputation of a business 准时[準時] zhǔnshí on time; punctual; on schedule //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep13/25 words - 6 min 记性[記性] jìxing memory (ability to retain information) 管用[管用] guǎnyòng efficacious; useful 这不[這不] zhèbu (coll.) As a matter of fact, ... (used to introduce evidence for what one has just asserted) 犯案[犯案] fàn'àn to commit a crime or offence 安静[安靜] ānjìng quiet; peaceful; calm 墨[墨] mò ink stick; China ink; CL:塊|块[kuai4]; corporal punishment consisting of tattooing characters on the victim's forehead 找着[找著] zhǎozháo to find 中途[中途] zhōngtú midway 向来[向來] xiànglái always (previously) 傲慢[傲慢] àomàn arrogant; haughty 传话[傳話] chuánhuà to pass on a story; to communicate a message 心性[心性] xīnxìng one's nature; temperament 劳烦[勞煩] láofán to inconvenience; to trouble (sb with a request) 提调[提調] tídiào to supervise (troops); to appoint (officers); to select and assign 只消[只消] zhǐxiāo to only need; it only takes 原样[原樣] yuányàng original shape; the same as before 发回[發回] fāhuí to send back; to return 不值[不值] bùzhí not worth 犯人[犯人] fànrén convict; prisoner; criminal 专门[專門] zhuānmén specialist; specialized; customized 要人[要人] yàorén important person 老老[老老] lǎolao maternal grandmother; same as 姥姥 区区小事[區區小事] qūqūxiǎoshì trivial matter; trifle 节外生枝[節外生枝] jiéwàishēngzhī a new branch grows out of a knot (idiom); fig. side issues keep arising 兄[兄] xiōng elder brother //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep13/50 words - 8 min 坦诚[坦誠] tǎnchéng candid; frank; plain dealing 不妨[不妨] bùfáng there is no harm in; might as well 来龙去脉[來龍去脈] láilóngqùmài the rise and fall of the terrain (idiom); (fig.) the whole sequence of events; causes and effects 轻轻[輕輕] qīngqīng lightly; softly 嗅觉[嗅覺] xiùjué sense of smell 敏锐[敏銳] mǐnruì keen; sharp; acute 做大[做大] zuòdà arrogant; to put on airs; (business etc) to expand; to enlarge; to do sth on a big scale 双赢[雙贏] shuāngyíng profitable to both sides; a win-win situation 叙[敘] xù to narrate; to chat 擢[擢] zhuó to pull out; to select; to promote 十月[十月] Shíyuè October; tenth month (of the lunar year) 宾馆[賓館] bīnguǎn guesthouse; lodge; hotel; CL:個|个[ge4],家[jia1] 征调[徵調] zhēngdiào to conscript; to second (personnel); to requisition (supplies etc) 搬迁[搬遷] bānqiān to move; to relocate; removal 交涉[交涉] jiāoshè to negotiate (with); to have dealings (with) 不料[不料] bùliào unexpectedly; to one's surprise 奸人[奸人] jiānrén crafty scoundrel; villain 和县[和縣] Héxiàn He county in Chaohu 巢湖[Chao2 hu2], Anhui 龃龉[齟齬] jǔyǔ lit. unaligned teeth; fig. disagreement 利益[利益] lìyì benefit; (in sb's) interest; CL:個|个[ge4] 温柔[溫柔] wēnróu gentle and soft; tender 戕[戕] qiāng to kill; to injure; Taiwan pr. [qiang2] 卒[卒] zú soldier; servant; to finish; to die; finally; at last; pawn in Chinese chess 本部[本部] běnbù headquarters; head office 不容[不容] bùróng must not; cannot; to not allow; cannot tolerate //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep13/75 words - 15 min 公假[公假] gōngjià official leave from work (e.g. maternity leave, sick leave or leave to attend to official business) 大大小小[大大小小] dàdàxiǎoxiǎo large and small; of all sizes 官吏[官吏] guānlì bureaucrat; official 放假[放假] fàngjià to have a holiday or vacation 缺[缺] quē deficiency; lack; scarce; vacant post; to run short of 服药[服藥] fúyào to take medicine 苦主[苦主] kǔzhǔ victim's family (esp. in murder case) 招呼[招呼] zhāohu to call out to; to greet; to say hello to; to inform; to take care of; to take care that one does not 难听[難聽] nántīng unpleasant to hear; coarse; vulgar; offensive; shameful 右转[右轉] yòuzhuǎn to turn right 储藏[儲藏] chǔcáng to store; deposit; (oil, mineral etc) deposits 贞[貞] zhēn chaste 回国[回國] huíguó to return to one's home country 面积[面積] miànjī area (of a floor, piece of land etc); surface area; tract of land 跟上[跟上] gēnshàng to catch up with; to keep pace with 带给[帶給] dàigěi to give to; to provide to; to bring to; to take to 了不起[了不起] liǎobuqǐ amazing; terrific; extraordinary 祸事[禍事] huòshì disaster; doom 牵扯[牽扯] qiānchě to involve; to implicate; to be interrelated 邪门[邪門] xiémén strange; unusual; evil ways; dishonest practices 保镖[保鏢] bǎobiāo bodyguard 稀罕[稀罕] xīhan rare; uncommon; rarity; to value as a rarity; to cherish; Taiwan pr. [xi1 han3] 岂止[豈止] qǐzhǐ not only; far from; more than 图样[圖樣] túyàng diagram; blueprint 作品[作品] zuòpǐn work (of art); opus; CL:部[bu4],篇[pian1] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep13/100 words - 17 min 潜心[潛心] qiánxīn to concentrate fully on sth; single-minded 大器[大器] dàqì very capable person; precious object 营造[營造] yíngzào to build (housing); to construct; to make 皇[皇] huáng emperor; old variant of 惶[huang2] 家眷[家眷] jiājuàn one's wife and children 信得过[信得過] xìndeguò trustworthy; reliable 高风亮节[高風亮節] gāofēngliàngjié of noble character and unquestionable integrity (idiom) 担当[擔當] dāndāng to take upon oneself; to assume 袍[袍] páo gown (lined) 看不起[看不起] kànbuqǐ to look down upon; to despise 鼠[鼠] shǔ rat; mouse; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 辈[輩] bèi lifetime; generation; group of people; class; classifier for generations; (literary) classifier for people 撬开[撬開] qiàokāi to pry open; to lever open 头盖骨[頭蓋骨] tóugàigǔ skull; cranium 令尊[令尊] lìngzūn Your esteemed father (honorific) 名讳[名諱] mínghuì taboo name (e.g. of emperor) 麾[麾] huī signal flag; to signal 数码[數碼] shùmǎ number; numerals; figures; digital; amount; numerical code 赫赫[赫赫] hèhè brilliant; impressive; outstanding 钦命[欽命] qīnmìng Imperial order or edict (old) 河西[河西] Héxī land west of the Yellow river; Shaanxi, Qinghai and Gansu provinces 河东[河東] Hédōng Hedong district of Linyi city 臨沂市|临沂市[Lin2 yi2 shi4], Shandong 节度使[節度使] jiédùshǐ Tang and Song dynasty provincial governor, in Tang times having military and civil authority, but only civil authority in Song 佩戴[佩戴] pèidài to wear (as accessories) 将令[將令] jiànglìng (old) (military) a command; an order //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep13/125 words - 19 min 万里[萬里] wànlǐ far away; thousands of miles; 10000 li 殊荣[殊榮] shūróng special glory; distinction; rare honor; one's laurels; it's a privilege (to meet you) 区区[區區] qūqū insignificant; trifling; merely 竟敢[竟敢] jìnggǎn to have the impertinence; to have the cheek to 歹人[歹人] dǎirén bad person; evildoer; robber 合谋[合謀] hémóu to conspire; to plot together 虽[雖] suī although; even though 一点一滴[一點一滴] yīdiǎnyīdī bit by bit; every little bit 身陷[身陷] shēnxiàn to be trapped; to be imprisoned 极度[極度] jídù extremely 重复[重複] chóngfù to repeat; to duplicate; CL:個|个[ge4] 任性[任性] rènxìng willful; headstrong; unruly 管教[管教] guǎnjiào to discipline; to teach; to guarantee 人人皆知[人人皆知] rénrénjiēzhī known to everyone 一方[一方] yīfāng a party (in a contract or legal case); one side; area; region 依附[依附] yīfù to adhere; to attach oneself to; to append 冒[冒] mào to emit; to give off; to send out (or up, forth); to brave; to face; reckless; to falsely adopt (sb's identity etc); to feign; (literary) to cover 虞[虞] yú to expect; to anticipate; to worry; to cheat 身为[身為] shēnwéi in the capacity of; as 碰上[碰上] pèngshàng to run into; to come upon; to meet 不闻不问[不聞不問] bùwénbùwèn not to hear, not to question (idiom); to show no interest in sth; uncritical; not in the least concerned 作客[作客] zuòkè to live somewhere as a visitor; to stay with sb as a guest; to sojourn 暗访[暗訪] ànfǎng to make secret inquiries; to investigate in secret 巢[巢] cháo nest 说到做到[說到做到] shuōdàozuòdào to be as good as one's word (idiom); to keep one's promise //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep13/150 words - 20 min 所见所闻[所見所聞] suǒjiànsuǒwén what one hears and sees (idiom) 人大[人大] Réndà (Chinese) National People's Congress (abbr. for 全國人民代表大會|全国人民代表大会[Quan2 guo2 Ren2 min2 Dai4 biao3 Da4 hui4]); Renmin University of China (abbr. for 中國人民大學|中国人民大学[Zhong1 guo2 Ren2 min2 Da4 xue2]) 诱骗[誘騙] yòupiàn to entice; to lure; to scam; to hoodwink; to decoy 达成[達成] dáchéng to reach (an agreement); to accomplish 共识[共識] gòngshí common understanding; consensus 地图[地圖] dìtú map; CL:張|张[zhang1],本[ben3] 原料[原料] yuánliào raw material; CL:個|个[ge4] 岩[岩] yán cliff; rock 缝[縫] féng to sew; to stitch 缝[縫] fèng seam; crack; narrow slit; CL:道[dao4] 表面[表面] biǎomiàn surface; face; outside; appearance 浮着[浮著] fúzhe afloat 手感[手感] shǒugǎn the feel (of sth touched with the hand); (textiles) handle 黏腻[黏膩] niánnì sticky; clammy; (fig.) clingy; emotionally dependent 肥肉[肥肉] féiròu fat (e.g. pork fat); fatty meat; (fig.) a gold mine; cash cow 当地[當地] dāngdì local 脂[脂] zhī fat; rouge (cosmetics); resin 提炼[提煉] tíliàn to extract (ore, minerals etc); to refine; to purify; to process 猪油[豬油] zhūyóu lard 蓖麻[蓖麻] bìmá castor-oil plant 不休[不休] bùxiū endlessly; ceaselessly 罐[罐] guàn can; jar; pot 死死[死死] sǐsǐ rigid; unwavering; unbendable; firm (hold on sth); tenacious 黏[黏] nián sticky; glutinous; (Tw) to adhere; to stick on; to glue 甩[甩] shuǎi to throw; to fling; to swing; to leave behind; to throw off; to dump (sb) 凶猛[兇猛] xiōngměng fierce; violent; ferocious //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep13/175 words - 24 min 猛[猛] měng ferocious; fierce; violent; brave; suddenly; abrupt; (slang) awesome 焚[焚] fén to burn 酒泉[酒泉] Jiǔquán Jiuquan prefecture-level city in Gansu 玉门[玉門] yùmén (literary) vaginal opening; vulva 出产[出產] chūchǎn to produce (by natural growth, or by manufacture, mining etc); to yield; to turn out; produce; products 驻军[駐軍] zhùjūn to station or garrison troops; garrison 关中[關中] Guānzhōng Guanzhong plain in Shaanxi, valley of the Wei River 渭河 城关[城關] chéngguān area outside a city gate 浓[濃] nóng concentrated; dense; strong (smell etc) 苔[苔] tāi coating (of tongue) 颇[頗] pō rather; quite; considerably; oblique; inclined; slanting; Taiwan pr. [po3] 名气[名氣] míngqì reputation; fame 按照[按照] ànzhào according to; in accordance with; in the light of; on the basis of 成品[成品] chéngpǐn finished goods; a finished product 运送[運送] yùnsòng to transport; to carry 料头[料頭] liàotóu remainder of cloth; scraps 可否[可否] kěfǒu is it possible or not? 说起[說起] shuōqǐ to mention; to bring up (a subject); with regard to; as for 服从[服從] fúcóng to obey (an order); to comply; to defer 违背[違背] wéibèi to go against; to be contrary to; to violate 点点[點點] diǎndiǎn point; speck 拜把子[拜把子] bàibǎzi become sworn brothers 何止[何止] hézhǐ far more than; not just 坟[墳] fén grave; tomb; CL:座[zuo4]; embankment; mound; ancient book 贵胄[貴胄] guìzhòu descendants of feudal aristocrats //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep13/200 words - 29 min 恕[恕] shù to forgive 后脚[後腳] hòujiǎo (one moment ...,) the next ...; trailing foot (in walking) 援手[援手] yuánshǒu assistance; a helping hand; to lend a hand 要不[要不] yàobù otherwise; or else; how about...?; either... (or...) 统领[統領] tǒnglǐng to lead; to command; commander; officer 江湖[江湖] jiānghú rivers and lakes; all corners of the country; remote areas to which hermits retreat; section of society operating independently of mainstream society, out of reach of the law; the milieu in which wuxia tales play out (cf. 武俠|武侠[wu3 xia2]); (in late imperial times) world of traveling merchants, itinerant doctors, fortune tellers etc; demimonde; (in modern times) triads; secret gangster societies; underworld 盗匪[盜匪] dàofěi bandit 直白[直白] zhíbái frank; open; blunt 一石二鸟[一石二鳥] yīshí'èrniǎo to kill two birds with one stone (idiom) 烫[燙] tàng to scald; to burn (by scalding); to blanch (cooking); to heat (sth) up in hot water; to perm; to iron; scalding hot 山芋[山芋] shānyù sweet potato 顺当[順當] shùndang smoothly 无后[無後] wúhòu to lack male offspring 患[患] huàn to suffer (from illness); to contract (a disease); misfortune; trouble; danger; worry 弟[弟] dì younger brother; junior male; I (modest word in letter) 提请[提請] tíqǐng to propose 案情[案情] ànqíng details of a case; case 半点[半點] bàndiǎn the least bit 主簿[主簿] zhǔbù official registrar (of a county etc) in imperial China 别处[別處] biéchù elsewhere 并且[並且] bìngqiě and; besides; moreover; furthermore; in addition 探知[探知] tànzhī to find out; to ascertain; to get an idea of 届时[屆時] jièshí when the time comes; at the scheduled time 迟[遲] chí late; delayed; slow 一党[一黨] yīdǎng one-party (state) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep13/217 words - 38 min 刺[刺] cì thorn; sting; thrust; to prick; to pierce; to stab; to assassinate; to murder 吃白饭[吃白飯] chībáifàn to eat plain rice; (fig.) to eat and not pay for it; to sponge off others; to freeload 奈[奈] nài how can one help 投敌[投敵] tóudí to go over to the enemy; to defect 救命[救命] jiùmìng to save sb's life; (interj.) Help!; Save me! 绑架[綁架] bǎngjià to kidnap; to abduct; to hijack; a kidnapping; abduction; staking 分明[分明] fēnmíng clear; distinct; evidently; clearly 践[踐] jiàn to fulfill (a promise); to tread; to walk 骗子[騙子] piànzi swindler; a cheat 全都[全都] quándōu all; without exception 周全[周全] zhōuquán thorough; to bring one's help; to assist 拖延[拖延] tuōyán to delay; to put off; to procrastinate 疑犯[疑犯] yífàn a suspect 审[審] shěn to examine; to investigate; carefully; to try (in court) 撤出[撤出] chèchū to withdraw; to leave; to retreat; to pull out 雷[雷] léi thunder; mine (weapon); (Internet slang) terrifying; terrific 体[體] tǐ body; form; style; system; substance; to experience; aspect (linguistics) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep14/25 words - 7 min 紫[紫] zǐ purple; violet 焰[焰] yàn flame 房屋[房屋] fángwū house; building; CL:所[suo3],套[tao4] 转瞬[轉瞬] zhuǎnshùn in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash; to turn one's eyes 倒塌[倒塌] dǎotā to collapse (of building); to topple over 灭火[滅火] mièhuǒ to extinguish a fire; firefighting 已知[已知] yǐzhī known (to science) 躯体[軀體] qūtǐ body; carcass 破碎[破碎] pòsuì to smash to pieces; to shatter 骨骼[骨骼] gǔgé bones; skeleton 黑炭[黑炭] hēitàn coal; charcoal; (of skin) darkly pigmented; charcoal (color); bituminous coal (mining) 诡[詭] guǐ sly; crafty; weird; bizarre; contradictory; inconsistent 吼[吼] hǒu to roar; to howl; to shriek; roar or howl of an animal; bellow of rage 响彻[響徹] xiǎngchè to resound; to resonate 炭[炭] tàn wood charcoal; coal 警备[警備] jǐngbèi guard; garrison 升级[升級] shēngjí to escalate (in intensity); to go up by one grade; to be promoted; to upgrade (computing) 各处[各處] gèchù every place 集结[集結] jíjié to assemble; to concentrate; to mass; to build up; to marshal 凉[涼] liáng cool; cold 小二[小二] xiǎo'èr waiter 吃完[吃完] chīwán to finish eating 配制[配製] pèizhì to compound (medicines etc); to prepare (by mixing ingredients); to concoct 预先[預先] yùxiān beforehand; in advance 看好[看好] kànhǎo optimistic (about the outcome); bullish; to think highly of; to support //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep14/50 words - 9 min 误伤[誤傷] wùshāng to injure accidentally; accidental injury 开火[開火] kāihuǒ to open fire 伤者[傷者] shāngzhě casualty; victim (of an accident); wounded person 不宜[不宜] bùyí not suitable; inadvisable; inappropriate 移动[移動] yídòng to move; movement; migration; mobile; portable 就地[就地] jiùdì locally; on the spot 固定[固定] gùdìng to fix; to fasten; to set rigidly in place; fixed; set; regular 推断[推斷] tuīduàn to infer; to deduce; to predict; to extrapolate 擅长[擅長] shàncháng to be good at; to be expert in 臆测[臆測] yìcè assumption; guess 元月[元月] Yuányuè first month (of either lunar or Western calendars) 缘[緣] yuán cause; reason; karma; fate; predestined affinity; margin; hem; edge; along 九十[九十] jiǔshí ninety 二次[二次] èrcì second (i.e. number two); second time; twice; (math.) quadratic (of degree two) 赊帐[賒帳] shēzhàng see 賒賬|赊账[she1 zhang4] 低劣[低劣] dīliè inferior quality; substandard; low-grade 浊酒[濁酒] zhuójiǔ unfiltered rice wine 付[付] fù to pay; to hand over to; classifier for pairs or sets of things 俸钱[俸錢] fèngqián salary 二百五[二百五] èrbǎiwǔ idiot; stupid person; a dope 亩[畝] mǔ classifier for fields; unit of area equal to one fifteenth of a hectare 杂[雜] zá mixed; miscellaneous; various; to mix 氏[氏] shì clan name; maiden name 育[育] yù to have children; to raise or bring up; to educate 佣[傭] yōng to hire; to employ; servant; hired laborer; domestic help //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep14/75 words - 11 min 奴役[奴役] núyì to enslave; slavery 俸禄[俸祿] fènglù official's salary (in feudal times) 绰[綽] chuò generous; ample; wide; spacious; well-off; to grip 妻[妻] qī wife 厨[廚] chú kitchen 做饭[做飯] zuòfàn to prepare a meal; to cook 帮厨[幫廚] bāngchú help in the mess kitchen 典当[典當] diǎndàng to pawn; pawnshop 并[併] bìng to combine; to amalgamate 大手大脚[大手大腳] dàshǒudàjiǎo extravagant (idiom); to throw away money by the handful; wasteful 昂贵[昂貴] ángguì expensive; costly 葡萄酒[葡萄酒] pútaojiǔ (grape) wine 酒保[酒保] jiǔbǎo barman; bartender 长谈[長談] chángtán a long talk 悲伤[悲傷] bēishāng sad; sorrowful 不已[不已] bùyǐ endlessly; incessantly 愤[憤] fèn indignant; anger; resentment 戒酒[戒酒] jièjiǔ to give up drinking; to abstain from drinking 神交[神交] shénjiāo soul brothers; friends in spirit who have never met; to commune with 当面[當面] dāngmiàn to sb's face; in sb's presence 九成[九成] jiǔchéng nine-tenths; ninety percent 精彩[精彩] jīngcǎi wonderful; marvelous; brilliant 生动[生動] shēngdòng vivid; lively 鲜活[鮮活] xiānhuó vivid; lively; (of food ingredients) live or fresh 情味[情味] qíngwèi feeling; flavor; sense //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep14/100 words - 15 min 贩夫走卒[販夫走卒] fànfūzǒuzú lit. peddlers and carriers; common people; lower class 心头[心頭] xīntóu heart; thoughts; mind 隐秘[隱秘] yǐnmì secret; hidden 关键[關鍵] guānjiàn crucial point; crux; CL:個|个[ge4]; key; crucial; pivotal 并不[並不] bìngbù not at all; emphatically not 过往[過往] guòwǎng to come and go; to have friendly relations with; in the past; previous 据此[據此] jùcǐ according to this; on the ground of the above; (formally introduces reported speech in writing) 分析[分析] fēnxī to analyze; analysis; CL:個|个[ge4] 作恶[作惡] zuò'è to do evil 根源[根源] gēnyuán origin; root (cause) 因此[因此] yīncǐ thus; consequently; as a result 击中[擊中] jīzhòng to hit (a target etc); to strike 痛哭流涕[痛哭流涕] tòngkūliútì weeping bitter tears 呼[呼] hū to call; to cry; to shout; to breath out; to exhale 做法[做法] zuòfǎ way of handling sth; method for making; work method; recipe; practice; CL:個|个[ge4] 相同[相同] xiāngtóng identical; same 看错[看錯] kàncuò to misinterpret what one sees or reads; to misjudge (sb); to mistake (sb for sb else); to misread (a document) 犯错[犯錯] fàncuò to err; to make a mistake; to do the wrong thing 脱离[脫離] tuōlí to separate oneself from; to break away from; diastasis (medicine); abscission; abjunction (botany) 隐瞒[隱瞞] yǐnmán to conceal; to hide (a taboo subject); to cover up the truth 或许[或許] huòxǔ perhaps; maybe 查证[查證] cházhèng investigate; check out (a story) 援兵[援兵] yuánbīng reinforcement 新任[新任] xīnrèn newly-appointed; newly elected; new (in a political office) 挟[挾] xié to clasp under the arm; to coerce //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep14/125 words - 17 min 报复[報復] bàofù to make reprisals; to retaliate; revenge; retaliation 探明[探明] tànmíng to ascertain; to verify 共享[共享] gòngxiǎng to share; to enjoy together 大火[大火] dàhuǒ conflagration; large fire; CL:場|场[chang2] 延绵[延綿] yánmián to extend continuously 扑灭[撲滅] pūmiè to eradicate; to extinguish 不费吹灰之力[不費吹灰之力] bùfèichuīhuīzhīlì as easy as blowing off dust; effortless; with ease 运用[運用] yùnyòng to use; to put to use 携[攜] xié to carry; to take along; to bring along; to hold (hands); also pr. [xi1] 来袭[來襲] láixí to invade; (of a storm etc) to strike; to hit 辖[轄] xiá to govern; to control; having jurisdiction over; linchpin of a wheel (archaic); noise of a barrow 规制[規制] guīzhì to regulate; rules and regulations; regulatory; style and structure (esp. of building) 辖制[轄制] xiázhì to control 万民[萬民] wànmín all the people 同乐[同樂] tónglè to enjoy together 罢了[罷了] bàle a modal particle indicating (that's all, only, nothing much) 烫手山芋[燙手山芋] tàngshǒushānyù hot potato; problem; trouble; headache 攻打[攻打] gōngdǎ to attack (the enemy) 城堡[城堡] chéngbǎo castle; rook (chess piece) 边塞[邊塞] biānsài frontier fortress 历练[歷練] lìliàn to learn through experience; experience; practiced; experienced 前往[前往] qiánwǎng to leave for; to proceed towards; to go 以防万一[以防萬一] yǐfángwànyī to guard against the unexpected (idiom); just in case; prepared for any eventualities 消灭[消滅] xiāomiè to put an end to; to annihilate; to cause to perish; to perish; annihilation (in quantum field theory) 为止[為止] wéizhǐ until; (used in combination with words like 到[dao4] or 至[zhi4] in constructs of the form 到...為止|到...为止) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep14/150 words - 23 min 皇太子[皇太子] huángtàizǐ crown prince 祥瑞[祥瑞] xiángruì auspicious sign 恭候[恭候] gōnghòu to look forward to sth; to wait respectfully 伤人[傷人] shāngrén to injure sb 震怒[震怒] zhènnù to be furious 暂缓[暫緩] zànhuǎn to postpone 痛斥[痛斥] tòngchì to criticize harshly; to denounce; to attack viciously 搜罗[搜羅] sōuluó to gather; to collect; to bring together 四大[四大] sìdà the four elements: earth, water, fire, and wind (Buddhism); the four freedoms: speaking out freely, airing views fully, holding great debates, and writing big-character posters, 大鳴大放|大鸣大放[da4 ming2 da4 fang4], 大辯論|大辩论[da4 bian4 lun4], 大字報|大字报[da4 zi4 bao4] (PRC) 罪状[罪狀] zuìzhuàng charges or facts about a crime; the nature of the offense 评[評] píng to discuss; to comment; to criticize; to judge; to choose (by public appraisal) 预谋[預謀] yùmóu premeditated; to plan sth in advance (esp. a crime) 转告[轉告] zhuǎngào to pass on; to communicate; to transmit 戴上[戴上] dàishang to put on (hat etc) 医术[醫術] yīshù medical expertise; art of healing 废墟[廢墟] fèixū ruins 碎片[碎片] suìpiàn chip; fragment; splinter; tatter 凶多吉少[凶多吉少] xiōngduōjíshǎo everything bodes ill, no positive signs (idiom); inauspicious; everything points to disaster 底[底] dǐ background; bottom; base; end (of the month, year etc); remnants; (math.) radix; base 开水[開水] kāishuǐ boiled water; boiling water 货运[貨運] huòyùn freight transport; cargo; transported goods 设法[設法] shèfǎ to try; to make an attempt; to think of a way (to accomplish sth) 捉拿[捉拿] zhuōná to arrest; to catch a criminal 查清[查清] cháqīng to find out; to ascertain; to get to the bottom of; to clarify 谋刺[謀刺] móucì to plot to assassinate //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep14/173 words - 28 min 相传[相傳] xiāngchuán to pass on; to hand down; tradition has it that ...; according to legend 言说[言說] yánshuō to speak of; to refer to 主使[主使] zhǔshǐ to mastermind; to orchestrate; to instigate; mastermind; instigator 十分[十分] shífēn very; completely; utterly; extremely; absolutely; hundred percent; to divide into ten equal parts 创造[創造] chuàngzào to create; to bring about; to produce; to set (a record) 欺骗[欺騙] qīpiàn to deceive; to cheat 阅卷[閱卷] yuèjuàn to grade exam papers 详情[詳情] xiángqíng details; particulars 逃逸[逃逸] táoyì to escape; to run away; to abscond 汇报[彙報] huìbào to report; to give an account of; report 无碍[無礙] wú'ài without inconvenience; unimpeded; unhindered; unobstructed; unfettered; unhampered 家兄[家兄] jiāxiōng (polite) my elder brother 奢望[奢望] shēwàng an extravagant hope; to have excessive expectations 越级[越級] yuèjí to skip a grade; to bypass ranks; to go over the head of one's boss 凡事[凡事] fánshì everything 宏愿[宏願] hóngyuàn great aspiration; great ambition 实现[實現] shíxiàn to achieve; to implement; to realize; to bring about 劳心[勞心] láoxīn to work with one's brains; to rack one's brains; to worry 劳力[勞力] láolì labor; able-bodied worker; laborer; work force 沿[沿] yán along; to follow (a line, tradition etc); to carry on; to trim (a border with braid, tape etc); border; edge 路向[路向] lùxiàng road direction; (fig.) direction; path 直行[直行] zhíxíng to go straight; straight forward; fig. to do right 槛[檻] jiàn banister; balustrade; cage for animal or prisoner; to transport caged prisoner on a cart //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep15/25 words - 4 min 辰时[辰時] chénshí 7-9 am (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times) 市制[市制] shìzhì Chinese units of measurement 售[售] shòu to sell; to make or carry out (a plan or intrigue etc) 交割[交割] jiāogē delivery (commerce) 行骗[行騙] xíngpiàn to cheat; to deceive 工具[工具] gōngjù tool; instrument; utensil; means (to achieve a goal etc) 文字[文字] wénzì character; script; writing; written language; writing style; phraseology; CL:個|个[ge4] 治理[治理] zhìlǐ to govern; to administer; to manage; to control; governance 夕[夕] xī dusk; evening; Taiwan pr. [xi4] 创立[創立] chuànglì to establish; to set up; to found 神奇[神奇] shénqí magical; mystical; miraculous 辅佐[輔佐] fǔzuǒ to assist (usually a ruler) 管理[管理] guǎnlǐ to supervise; to manage; to administer; management; administration; CL:個|个[ge4] 独创[獨創] dúchuàng to come up with (an innovation); innovation 算法[算法] suànfǎ arithmetic; algorithm; method of calculation 据称[據稱] jùchēng it is said; allegedly; according to reports; or so they say 各种[各種] gèzhǒng every kind of; all kinds of; various kinds 预测[預測] yùcè to forecast; to predict 江湖骗子[江湖騙子] jiānghúpiànzi swindler; itinerant con-man 奇[奇] qí strange; odd; weird; wonderful; surprisingly; unusually 佳[佳] jiā beautiful; fine; good 酸[酸] suān sour; tart; sick at heart; grieved; sore; aching; pedantic; impractical; to make sarcastic remarks about sb; an acid 儒[儒] rú scholar; Confucian 问世[問世] wènshì to be published; to come out 研习[研習] yánxí research and study //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep15/50 words - 6 min 揭示[揭示] jiēshì to show; to make known 法则[法則] fǎzé law; rule; code 寰宇[寰宇] huányǔ the whole earth; the universe 功绩[功績] gōngjì feat; contribution; merits and achievements 言论[言論] yánlùn expression of opinion; views; remarks; arguments 本来面目[本來面目] běnláimiànmù true colors; true features 评论[評論] pínglùn to comment on; to discuss; comment; commentary; CL:篇[pian1] 揣测[揣測] chuǎicè to guess; to conjecture 传记[傳記] zhuànjì biography; CL:篇[pian1],部[bu4] 史料[史料] shǐliào historical material or data 画像[畫像] huàxiàng portrait; to do a portrait of sb 还原[還原] huányuán to restore to the original state; to reconstruct (an event); reduction (chemistry) 为人[為人] wéirén to conduct oneself; behavior; conduct; personal character 低调[低調] dīdiào low pitch; quiet (voice); subdued; low-key; low-profile 内敛[內斂] nèiliǎn introverted; reserved; (artistic style) understated 表[表] biǎo exterior surface; family relationship via females; to show (one's opinion); a model; a table (listing information); a form; a meter (measuring sth) 一时[一時] yīshí a period of time; a while; for a short while; temporary; momentary; at the same time 感触[感觸] gǎnchù one's thoughts and feelings; emotional stirring; moved; touched 言词[言詞] yáncí variant of 言辭|言辞[yan2 ci2] 碎[碎] suì to break down; to break into pieces; fragmentary 砖[磚] zhuān brick; CL:塊|块[kuai4] 瓦[瓦] wǎ roof tile; abbr. for 瓦特[wa3 te4] 动机[動機] dòngjī motor; locomotive; motive; motivation; intention 缘由[緣由] yuányóu reason; cause 风闻[風聞] fēngwén to learn sth through hearsay; to get wind of sth //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep15/75 words - 10 min 帖[帖] tiē fitting snugly; appropriate; suitable; variant of 貼|贴[tie1]; to paste; to obey 集子[集子] jízi anthology; selected writing 提拔[提拔] tíbá to promote to a higher job; to select for promotion 日后[日後] rìhòu sometime; someday (in the future) 效力[效力] xiàolì effectiveness; positive effect; to serve (in some capacity) 堪[堪] kān to endure; may; can 字面[字面] zìmiàn literal; typeface 减去[減去] jiǎnqù minus; to subtract 造假[造假] zàojiǎ to counterfeit; to pass off a fake as genuine 辨[辨] biàn to distinguish; to recognize 真伪[真偽] zhēnwěi true or bogus; authenticity 味儿[味兒] wèir5 taste 厨子[廚子] chúzi cook 念念不忘[念念不忘] niànniànbùwàng to keep in mind constantly (idiom) 科[科] kē branch of study; administrative section; division; field; branch; stage directions; family (taxonomy); rules; laws; to mete out (punishment); to levy (taxes etc); to fine sb; CL:個|个[ge4] 野心[野心] yěxīn ambition; wild schemes; careerism 之所以[之所以] zhīsuǒyǐ the reason why 假若[假若] jiǎruò if; supposing; in case 可虑[可慮] kělǜ worrisome 饵[餌] ěr pastry; food; to swallow; to lure; bait; lure 忧[憂] yōu to worry; to concern oneself with; worried; anxiety; sorrow; (literary) to observe mourning 搬出去[搬出去] bānchūqù to move out (vacate); to shift sth out 水塘[水塘] shuǐtáng pool 新竹[新竹] Xīnzhú Xinzhu or Hsinchu city in northern Taiwan, noted for high tech industries; Xinzhu or Hsinchu county in northwest Taiwan 杀青[殺青] shāqīng to put the last hand to (a book, a film etc); to finalize; to kill-green (a step in the processing of tea leaves) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep15/100 words - 14 min 石灰[石灰] shíhuī lime (calcium oxide) 煮[煮] zhǔ to cook; to boil 漂洗[漂洗] piǎoxǐ to rinse (clothes) 反复[反覆] fǎnfù repeatedly; over and over; to upend; unstable; to come and go; (of an illness) to return 竹子[竹子] zhúzi bamboo; CL:棵[ke1],支[zhi1],根[gen1] 捣[搗] dǎo pound; beat; hull; attack; disturb; stir 纤维[纖維] xiānwéi fiber; CL:種|种[zhong3] 过细[過細] guòxì extremely careful; meticulous; overattentive 唯有[唯有] wéiyǒu only 帘[簾] lián hanging screen or curtain 足[足] zú foot; to be sufficient; ample 双臂[雙臂] shuāngbì arms; both arms; two arms 支撑[支撐] zhīchēng to prop up; to support; strut; brace 树皮[樹皮] shùpí tree bark 藤[藤] téng rattan; cane; vine 造纸[造紙] zàozhǐ papermaking 生长[生長] shēngzhǎng to grow 速度[速度] sùdù speed; rate; velocity; (music) tempo; CL:個|个[ge4] 竭[竭] jié to exhaust 韧[韌] rèn annealed; pliable but strong; tough; tenacious 耐[耐] nài capable of enduring; able to tolerate; patient; durable; hardy; resistant 力度[力度] lìdù strength; vigor; efforts; (music) dynamics 薄厚[薄厚] bóhòu meanness and generosity; intimacy and alienation 光泽[光澤] guāngzé luster; gloss 色度[色度] sèdù saturation (color theory) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep15/125 words - 15 min 以此[以此] yǐcǐ with this; thereby; thus; because of this 取代[取代] qǔdài to replace; to supersede; to supplant; (chemistry) substitution 书写[書寫] shūxiě to write 到处[到處] dàochù everywhere 乱跑[亂跑] luànpǎo to run around all over the place 新政[新政] xīnzhèng new policy; New Deal (Roosevelt's 1933 policy to deal with the Great Depression) 内鬼[內鬼] nèiguǐ mole; spy; rat; traitor 历[歷] lì to experience; to undergo; to pass through; all; each; every; history 来信[來信] láixìn incoming letter; send a letter here 自始至终[自始至終] zìshǐzhìzhōng from start to finish (idiom) 瞒骗[瞞騙] mánpiàn to deceive; to conceal 沾沾自喜[沾沾自喜] zhānzhānzìxǐ immeasurably self-satisfied 斯[斯] sī (phonetic); this 初期[初期] chūqī initial stage; beginning period 安居乐业[安居樂業] ānjūlèyè to live in peace and work happily (idiom) 村镇[村鎮] cūnzhèn hamlet (place) 小小[小小] xiǎoxiǎo very small; very few; very minor 录入[錄入] lùrù to input (computer); to type 尽责[盡責] jìnzé to do one's duty; to do one's bit conscientiously 月月[月月] yuèyuè every month 更新[更新] gēngxīn to replace the old with new; to renew; to renovate; to upgrade; to update; to regenerate 添丁[添丁] tiāndīng to add a son to the family 嫁娶[嫁娶] jiàqǔ marriage 上门[上門] shàngmén to drop in; to visit; to lock a door; (of a shop) to close; to go and live with one's wife's family, in effect becoming a member of her family //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep15/150 words - 17 min 一一[一一] yīyī one by one; one after another 小看[小看] xiǎokàn to look down on; to underestimate 庸[庸] yōng ordinary; to use 基础[基礎] jīchǔ base; foundation; basis; underlying; CL:個|个[ge4] 崩坏[崩壞] bēnghuài crash; breakdown (of social values etc); burst; to crumble; to collapse 有着[有著] yǒuzhe to have; to possess 莫大[莫大] mòdà greatest; most important 中期[中期] zhōngqī middle (of a period of time); medium-term (plan, forecast etc) 几乎[幾乎] jīhū almost; nearly; practically 告急[告急] gàojí to be in a state of emergency; to report an emergency; to ask for emergency assistance 价[價] jià price; value; (chemistry) valence 飞涨[飛漲] fēizhǎng soaring inflation; rocketing prices 一味[一味] yīwèi blindly; invariably 压缩[壓縮] yāsuō to compress; compression 各地[各地] gèdì in all parts of (a country); various regions 纸张[紙張] zhǐzhāng paper 查访[查訪] cháfǎng to investigate 人心[人心] rénxīn popular feeling; the will of the people 短缺[短缺] duǎnquē shortage 久而久之[久而久之] jiǔ'érjiǔzhī over time; as time passes; in the fullness of time 湮没[湮沒] yānmò to bury; to submerge; to pass into oblivion; to obliterate; to annihilate (physics) 热情[熱情] rèqíng cordial; enthusiastic; passion; passionate; passionately 尽职[盡職] jìnzhí to discharge one's duties; conscientious 光景[光景] guāngjǐng circumstances; scene; about; probably 仅仅[僅僅] jǐnjǐn barely; only; merely; only (this and nothing more) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep15/175 words - 21 min 生涯[生涯] shēngyá career; life (way in which sb lives); period of one's life 不均[不均] bùjūn uneven; distributed unevenly 每年[每年] měinián every year; each year; yearly 频繁[頻繁] pínfán frequently; often 隔三差五[隔三差五] gésānchàwǔ every few days (idiom) 作乐[作樂] zuòlè to make merry 研[研] yán to grind; study; research 生产[生產] shēngchǎn to produce; to manufacture; to give birth to a child 好用[好用] hǎoyòng useful; serviceable; effective; handy; easy to use 用于[用于] yòngyú use in; use on; use for 再好不过[再好不過] zàihǎobùguò couldn't be better; ideal; wonderful 重拾[重拾] chóngshí to pick up (a theme etc); to regain (confidence); to revive (a custom, friendship etc) 再现[再現] zàixiàn to recreate; to reconstruct (a historical relic) 田产[田產] tiánchǎn estate; lands 房产[房產] fángchǎn real estate; the property market (e.g. houses) 帮佣[幫傭] bāngyōng servant; domestic help 国政[國政] guózhèng national politics; archaic rank, "Minister of State"; common given name 苫[苫] shān straw mat; thatch 桶[桶] tǒng bucket; (trash) can; barrel (of oil etc); CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 状[狀] zhuàng accusation; suit; state; condition; strong; great; -shaped 前后[前後] qiánhòu around; from beginning to end; all around; front and rear 共有[共有] gòngyǒu to have altogether; in all 私卖[私賣] sīmài to sell illicitly; to bootleg; to sell privately 缺钱[缺錢] quēqián shortage of money 呆[呆] dāi foolish; stupid; expressionless; blank; to stay //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep15/200 words - 24 min 无何[無何] wúhé nothing else; soon; before long 授意[授意] shòuyì to inspire; to incite 动用[動用] dòngyòng to utilize; to put sth to use 财物[財物] cáiwù property; belongings 举荐[舉薦] jǔjiàn to recommend 故交[故交] gùjiāo former acquaintance; old friend 选定[選定] xuǎndìng to select; to choose; to settle on 好友[好友] hǎoyǒu close friend; pal; (social networking website) friend; CL:個|个[ge4] 以免[以免] yǐmiǎn in order to avoid; so as not to 顼[頊] xù grieved; anxious 周朝[周朝] Zhōucháo Zhou Dynasty; Western Zhou 西周 (1046-771 BC) and Eastern Zhou 東周|东周 (770-221 BC) 助人为乐[助人為樂] zhùrénwéilè pleasure from helping others (idiom) 乐子[樂子] lèzi fun; pleasure; laughing matter 在于[在於] zàiyú to be in; to lie in; to consist in; to depend on; to rest with 有利[有利] yǒulì advantageous; to have advantages; favorable 有罪[有罪] yǒuzuì guilty 功罪[功罪] gōngzuì achievements and crimes 上进[上進] shàngjìn to make progress; to do better; fig. ambitious to improve oneself; to move forwards 蠢事[蠢事] chǔnshì folly 钱财[錢財] qiáncái wealth; money 沆瀣一气[沆瀣一氣] hàngxièyīqì to act in collusion (idiom); in cahoots with; villains will look after one another 图谋[圖謀] túmóu to conspire 不轨[不軌] bùguǐ errant 齐[齊] qí neat; even; level with; identical; simultaneous; all together; to even sth out 让路[讓路] rànglù to make way (for sth) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep15/225 words - 27 min 永安[永安] Yǒng'ān Yong'an county level city in Sanming 三明[San1 ming2], Fujian; Yong'an or Yung'an township in Kaohsiung county 高雄縣|高雄县[Gao1 xiong2 xian4], southwest Taiwan 以南[以南] yǐnán to the south of (suffix) 截[截] jié to cut off (a length); to stop; to intercept; section; chunk; length 逾越[逾越] yúyuè to exceed 死线[死線] sǐxiàn deadline (loanword) 远近[遠近] yuǎnjìn far and near; distance 堵[堵] dǔ to block up (a road, pipe etc); to stop up (a hole); (fig.) (of a person) choked up with anxiety or stress; wall (literary); (classifier for walls) 交兵[交兵] jiāobīng in a state of war 可调[可調] kětiáo adjustable 往复[往復] wǎngfù to go and come back; to make a return trip; backwards and forwards (e.g. of piston or pump action); to reciprocate (of machine part) 当场[當場] dāngchǎng at the scene; on the spot 决断[決斷] juéduàn to make a decision; resolution; decisiveness; resolute 信不过[信不過] xìnbùguò to distrust; to be suspicious 演算[演算] yǎnsuàn to calculate; to perform calculations 耗费[耗費] hàofèi to waste; to spend; to consume; to squander 心术[心術] xīnshù designs; schemes; intentions; scheming; calculating (of a person) 兵权[兵權] bīngquán military leadership; military power 训[訓] xùn to teach; to train; to admonish; instruction (from superiors); teachings; rule 拿主意[拿主意] názhǔyi to make a decision; to make up one's mind 集合[集合] jíhé to gather; to assemble; set (math.) 阻截[阻截] zǔjié to stop; to obstruct; to bar the way 惊吓[驚嚇] jīngxià to frighten; to horrify; to terrify 同情[同情] tóngqíng to sympathize with; sympathy 弱小[弱小] ruòxiǎo small and weak; puny; the small and weak; children; women and children 同类[同類] tónglèi similar; same type; alike //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep15/250 words - 33 min 霸道[霸道] bàdào the Way of the Hegemon; abbr. for 霸王之道; despotic rule; rule by might; evil as opposed to the Way of the King 王道; overbearing; tyranny; (of liquor, medicine etc) strong; potent 没劲[沒勁] méijìn to have no strength; to feel weak; exhausted; feeling listless; boring; of no interest 贤相[賢相] xiánxiàng sagacious prime minister (in feudal China) 败坏[敗壞] bàihuài to ruin; to corrupt; to undermine 无耻[無恥] wúchǐ without any sense of shame; unembarrassed; shameless 告状[告狀] gàozhuàng to tell on sb; to complain (to a teacher, a superior etc); to bring a lawsuit 有情有义[有情有義] yǒuqíngyǒuyì affectionate and true; loyal (idiom) 名相[名相] míngxiàng famous prime minister (in ancient China); names and appearances (Buddhism) 识趣[識趣] shíqù tactful; discreet 作证[作證] zuòzhèng to bear witness; to testify 串通[串通] chuàntōng to collude; to collaborate; to gang up 亲眼[親眼] qīnyǎn with one's own eyes; personally 掩护[掩護] yǎnhù to screen; to shield; to cover; protection; cover; CL:面[mian4] 密谋[密謀] mìmóu conspiracy; secret plan; to conspire 过目[過目] guòmù to look over 令人[令人] lìngrén to cause one (to do sth); to make one (angry, delighted etc) 案头[案頭] àntóu on one's desk 奚[奚] xī (literary) what?; where?; why? 说来话长[說來話長] shuōláihuàcháng start explaining and it's a long story (idiom); complicated and not easy to express succinctly 简而言之[簡而言之] jiǎn'éryánzhī in a nutshell; to put it briefly 无意[無意] wúyì inadvertent; accidental; to have no intention of (doing sth) 借机[借機] jièjī to seize the opportunity 经受[經受] jīngshòu to undergo (hardship); to endure; to withstand 牵涉[牽涉] qiānshè to involve; implicated 重大[重大] zhòngdà great; important; major; significant //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep15/254 words - 34 min 一堆[一堆] yīduī pile 开会[開會] kāihuì to hold a meeting; to attend a meeting 京城[京城] jīngchéng capital of a country 宫城[宮城] Gōngchéng Miyagi prefecture in north of Japan's main island Honshū 本州[Ben3 zhou1] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep16/25 words - 7 min 惹事[惹事] rěshì to cause trouble 引发[引發] yǐnfā to lead to; to trigger; to initiate; to cause; to evoke (emotions) 踪影[蹤影] zōngyǐng trace; vestige; presence 赴[赴] fù to go; to visit (e.g. another country); to attend (a banquet etc) 全体[全體] quántǐ all; entire 姐[姐] jiě older sister 洒[灑] sǎ to sprinkle; to spray; to spill; to shed 燃起[燃起] ránqǐ to ignite; to light; fig. to spark off (hopes, controversy, flames of revolution) 侯[侯] hóu marquis, second of the five orders of ancient Chinese nobility 五等爵位[wu3 deng3 jue2 wei4]; nobleman or high official 惊动[驚動] jīngdòng to alarm; to startle; to disturb 顾不得[顧不得] gùbude unable to change sth; unable to deal with 许多[許多] xǔduō many; a lot of; much 卑[卑] bēi low; base; vulgar; inferior; humble 行径[行徑] xíngjìng path; conduct; behavior 心意[心意] xīnyì regard; kindly feelings; intention 噩[噩] è startling 射箭[射箭] shèjiàn archery; to shoot an arrow 失控[失控] shīkòng to go out of control 雷轰[雷轟] léihōng sound of thunder 冤[冤] yuān injustice; grievance; wrong 人群[人群] rénqún crowd 韩非子[韓非子] HánFēizǐ Han Feizi, book of Legalist Philosophy authored by Han Fei 韓非|韩非[Han2 Fei1] during the Warring States Period (475-220 BC) 人性[人性] rénxìng human nature; humanity; human; the totality of human attributes 拚[拚] pīn variant of 拼[pin1] 天真[天真] tiānzhēn naive; innocent; artless //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep16/50 words - 13 min 注定[註定] zhùdìng to foreordain; to be bound to; to be destined to; to be doomed to; inevitably 原地[原地] yuándì (in) the original place; the place where one currently is; place of origin; local (product) 停留[停留] tíngliú to stay somewhere temporarily; to stop over 等待[等待] děngdài to wait; to wait for 拦截[攔截] lánjié to intercept 号令[號令] hàolìng an order (esp. army); bugle call expressing military order; verbal command 射杀[射殺] shèshā to shoot dead (with a gun, or bow and arrow) 以防[以防] yǐfáng (so as) to avoid; to prevent; (just) in case 指路[指路] zhǐlù to give directions 叫醒[叫醒] jiàoxǐng to awaken; to wake sb up; to rouse 顽[頑] wán mischievous; obstinate; to play; stupid; stubborn; naughty 问罪[問罪] wènzuì to denounce; to condemn; to call to account; to punish 诸公[諸公] zhūgōng gentlemen (form of address) 存量[存量] cúnliàng reserves 传遍[傳遍] chuánbiàn to spread widely 匪[匪] fěi bandit; (literary) not 有序[有序] yǒuxù regular; orderly; successive; in order 退出[退出] tuìchū to withdraw; to abort; to quit; to log out (computing) 亲友[親友] qīnyǒu friends and relatives 公家[公家] gōngjiā the public; the state; society; the public purse 恩义[恩義] ēnyì feelings of gratitude and loyalty 当日[當日] dāngrì on that day 烧香[燒香] shāoxiāng to burn incense 祷祝[禱祝] dǎozhù to pray 祈福[祈福] qífú to pray for blessings //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep16/75 words - 19 min 但凡[但凡] dànfán every single; as long as 死守[死守] sǐshǒu to defend one's property to the death; to cling obstinately to old habits; die-hard 防线[防線] fángxiàn defensive line or perimeter; CL:道[dao4] 看热闹[看熱鬧] kànrènao to enjoy watching a bustling scene; to go where the crowds are 迂腐[迂腐] yūfǔ pedantic; trite; inflexible; adherence to old ideas 转入[轉入] zhuǎnrù change over to; shift to; switch to 兴化[興化] Xīnghuà Xinghua county level city in Taizhou 泰州[Tai4 zhou1], Jiangsu 含[含] hán to keep; to contain; to suck (keep in your mouth without chewing) 遥[遙] yáo distant; remote; far; far away 弓箭手[弓箭手] gōngjiànshǒu archer 行人[行人] xíngrén pedestrian; traveler on foot; passer-by; official responsible for arranging audiences with the emperor 撤离[撤離] chèlí to withdraw from; to evacuate 底线[底線] dǐxiàn to underline; bottom line; base line (in sports); baseline; minimum; spy; plant 弱点[弱點] ruòdiǎn weak point; failing 缝隙[縫隙] fèngxì small crack; chink 炸[炸] zhá to deep fry; Taiwan pr. [zha4] 炸[炸] zhà to explode 裂[裂] liè to split; to crack; to break open; to rend 安好[安好] ānhǎo safe and sound; well 传讯[傳訊] chuánxùn to summon (a witness); to subpoena 殖[殖] zhí to grow; to reproduce 会合[會合] huìhé to meet; to rendezvous; to merge; to link up; meeting; confluence 门前[門前] ménqián in front of the door 自尽[自盡] zìjìn to kill oneself; suicide 谢罪[謝罪] xièzuì to apologize for an offense; to offer one's apology for a fault 路边[路邊] lùbiān curb; roadside; wayside //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep16/100 words - 29 min 拒马[拒馬] jùmǎ cheval de frise (a type of barrier) 拦住[攔住] lánzhù to stop; to bar the way 逼近[逼近] bījìn to press on towards; to close in on; to approach; to draw near 卡子[卡子] qiǎzi clip; hair fastener; checkpoint 冲破[衝破] chōngpò breakthrough; to overcome an obstacle quickly 有种[有種] yǒuzhǒng to have guts; to have courage; to be brave 寻仇[尋仇] xúnchóu to carry out a vendetta against sb 笑柄[笑柄] xiàobǐng a matter for ridicule; an object of ridicule; laughingstock 喜事[喜事] xǐshì happy occasion; wedding 路子[路子] lùzi method; way; approach 不在乎[不在乎] bùzàihu not to care 舍己救人[捨己救人] shějǐjiùrén to abandon self for others (idiom); to sacrifice oneself to help the people; altruism 诱捕[誘捕] yòubǔ to lure into a trap; to trap; to capture 举措[舉措] jǔcuò to move; to act; action; decision; conduct; manner 债[債] zhài debt; CL:筆|笔[bi3] 偿[償] cháng to repay; to compensate for; to recompense; to fulfill (hopes etc) 素来[素來] sùlái consistently; always (in the past and now) 有加[有加] yǒujiā extremely (placed after verb or adjective) 紧要关头[緊要關頭] jǐnyàoguāntóu urgent and important moment (idiom); critical juncture 心寒[心寒] xīnhán bitterly disappointed; frightened 逃命[逃命] táomìng to escape; to flee; to run for one's life 残骸[殘骸] cánhái remains; wreckage 车轮[車輪] chēlún wheel 轮距[輪距] lúnjù tread (on tire); gauge 维护[維護] wéihù to defend; to safeguard; to protect; to uphold; to maintain //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep16/125 words - 32 min 居心[居心] jūxīn to harbor (evil) intentions; to be bent on; a tranquil heart or mind 骗人[騙人] piànrén to cheat sb; a scam 幌子[幌子] huǎngzi shop sign; signboard; (fig.) pretense 成何体统[成何體統] chénghétǐtǒng What a scandal!; Whatever next? 拉开[拉開] lākāi to pull open; to pull apart; to space out; to increase 日落[日落] rìluò sundown; sunset 伤亡[傷亡] shāngwáng casualties; injuries and deaths 茅厕[茅廁] máosi (dialect) latrine 反倒[反倒] fǎndào but on the contrary; but expectedly 适当[適當] shìdàng suitable; appropriate 美好[美好] měihǎo beautiful; fine 事物[事物] shìwù thing; object; CL:個|个[ge4] 宁可[寧可] nìngkě preferably; one would prefer to...(or not to...); would rather; (would) be better to; (to pick) the lesser of two evils 替代[替代] tìdài to substitute for; to replace; to supersede 逼迫[逼迫] bīpò to force; to compel; to coerce 不断[不斷] bùduàn unceasing; uninterrupted; continuous; constant 不通[不通] bùtōng to be obstructed; to be blocked up; to be impassable; to make no sense; to be illogical 音律[音律] yīnlǜ tuning; temperament 备下[備下] bèixià to prepare; to arrange (sth to be offered) 衣裙[衣裙] yīqún female clothing 钗[釵] chāi hairpin 环[環] huán ring; hoop; loop; (chain) link; classifier for scores in archery etc; to surround; to encircle; to hem in 祖传[祖傳] zǔchuán passed on from ancestors; handed down from generation to generation 琴[琴] qín guqin 古琴[gu3 qin2] (a type of zither); musical instrument in general 自便[自便] zìbiàn to do as one pleases; to not inconvenience oneself //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep16/150 words - 35 min 掉落[掉落] diàoluò to fall down 不太好[不太好] bùtàihǎo not so good; not too well 初步[初步] chūbù initial; preliminary; tentative 清点[清點] qīngdiǎn to check; to make inventory 一带[一帶] yīdài region; district 裂痕[裂痕] lièhén crack; gap; split 歪斜[歪斜] wāixié crooked; askew; oblique; slanting; out of plumb 城隍[城隍] ChéngHuáng Shing Wong (deity in Chinese mythology) 庙[廟] miào temple; ancestral shrine; CL:座[zuo4]; temple fair; great imperial hall; imperial 塌[塌] tā to collapse; to droop; to settle down 半边[半邊] bànbiān half of sth; one side of sth 四下[四下] sìxià everywhere 半天[半天] bàntiān half of the day; a long time; quite a while; midair; CL:個|个[ge4] 差点[差點] chàdiǎn almost; nearly 歉[歉] qiàn to apologize; to regret; deficient 蚱蜢[蚱蜢] zhàměng grasshopper 舟[舟] zhōu boat 河心[河心] héxīn middle of the river 中央[中央] zhōngyāng central; middle; center; central authorities (of a state) 找寻[找尋] zhǎoxún to look for; to seek; to find fault 货车[貨車] huòchē truck; van; freight wagon 烧毁[燒燬] shāohuǐ to burn; to burn down 刻印[刻印] kèyìn to engrave a seal; stamp mark; to print with carved type; to leave a deep impression 依稀[依稀] yīxī vaguely; dimly; probably; very likely 可见[可見] kějiàn it can clearly be seen (that this is the case); it is (thus) clear; clear; visible //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep16/175 words - 38 min 拓[拓] tuò to expand; to push sth with the hand; to develop; to open up 共计[共計] gòngjì to sum up to; to total 尽数[盡數] jìnshù everything 销毁[銷毀] xiāohuǐ to destroy (by melting or burning); to obliterate 单据[單據] dānjù receipts; invoices; transaction records 淡淡[淡淡] dàndàn faint; dim; dull; insipid; unenthusiastic; indifferent 清香[清香] qīngxiāng sweet scent; fragrant odor 粗劣[粗劣] cūliè coarse 香味[香味] xiāngwèi fragrance; bouquet; sweet smell; CL:股[gu3] 徽州[徽州] Huīzhōu Huizhou district of Huangshan city 黃山市|黄山市[Huang2 shan1 shi4], Anhui 松[松] sōng pine; CL:棵[ke1] 断然[斷然] duànrán resolute; definitive; categorically; absolutely 把关[把關] bǎguān to guard a pass; to check on sth 俗话[俗話] súhuà common saying; proverb 疲[疲] pí weary 懒[懶] lǎn lazy 一字[一字] yīzì in a row; in a line 某些[某些] mǒuxiē some; certain (things) 侠义[俠義] xiáyì chivalrous; chivalry; knight-errantry 退伍[退伍] tuìwǔ to be discharged from military service 将士[將士] jiàngshì officers and soldiers 锄奸[鋤奸] chújiān to weed out the traitors 铲[鏟] chǎn to shovel; to remove; spade; shovel 孽[孽] niè son born of a concubine; disaster; sin; evil 跑腿[跑腿] pǎotuǐ to run errands //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep16/191 words - 41 min 敬仰[敬仰] jìngyǎng to revere; highly esteemed 不知不觉[不知不覺] bùzhībùjué unconsciously; unwittingly 习语[習語] xíyǔ common saying; idiom 字迹[字跡] zìjì handwriting 糟蹋[糟蹋] zāotà to waste; to defile; to abuse; to insult; to defile; to trample on; to wreck; also pr. [zao1 ta5] 板子[板子] bǎnzi board; plank; bamboo or birch for corporal punishment 贼窝[賊窩] zéiwō thieves' lair 家父[家父] jiāfù (polite) my father 临到[臨到] líndào to befall 奈何[奈何] nàihé to do something to sb; to deal with; to cope; how?; to no avail 找死[找死] zhǎosǐ to court death; taking risks 鞋[鞋] xié shoe; CL:雙|双[shuang1],隻|只[zhi1] 轻便[輕便] qīngbiàn lightweight and portable; light and convenient 结实[結實] jiēshi rugged; sturdy; strong; durable; buff (physique) 嫂子[嫂子] sǎozi (coll.) older brother's wife; sister-in-law; CL:個|个[ge4] 手巧[手巧] shǒuqiǎo to be skillful with one's hands; to be manually adroit //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep17/25 words - 5 min 解乏[解乏] jiěfá to relieve tiredness; to freshen up 醅[醅] pēi unstrained spirits 临阵[臨陣] línzhèn just before the battle; to approach the front line 驳斥[駁斥] bóchì to refute; to debunk; to deny; to denounce 求情[求情] qiúqíng to plea for leniency; to ask for a favor 革[革] gé animal hide; leather; to reform; to remove; to expel (from office) 临行[臨行] línxíng on leaving; on the point of departure 柄[柄] bǐng handle or shaft (of an axe etc); (of a flower, leaf or fruit) stem; sth that affords an advantage to an opponent; classifier for knives or blades 军人[軍人] jūnrén serviceman; soldier; military personnel 天险[天險] tiānxiǎn a natural stronghold 攻[攻] gōng to attack; to accuse; to study 寇[寇] kòu to invade; to plunder; bandit; foe; enemy 上万[上萬] shàngwàn over ten thousand; fig. untold numbers; innumerable; thousands upon thousands 军事[軍事] jūnshì military affairs; military matters; military 要塞[要塞] yàosài stronghold; fort; fortification 历代[歷代] lìdài successive generations; successive dynasties; past dynasties 将领[將領] jiànglǐng high-ranking military officer 打的[打的] dǎdī (coll.) to take a taxi; to go by taxi 与会[與會] yùhuì to participate in a meeting 疼惜[疼惜] téngxī to cherish; to dote on 实际上[實際上] shíjìshàng in fact; in reality; as a matter of fact; in practice 透[透] tòu to penetrate; to pass through; thoroughly; completely; transparent; to appear; to show 人人[人人] rénrén everyone; every person 衣物[衣物] yīwù clothing; clothing and other personal items 更衣[更衣] gēngyī to change clothes; to go to the toilet (euphemism) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep17/50 words - 9 min 得力[得力] délì able; capable; competent; efficient 遣[遣] qiǎn to dispatch; to send; to dispel 本分[本分] běnfèn (to play) one's part; one's role; one's duty; (to stay within) one's bounds; dutiful; keeping to one's role 尽忠[盡忠] jìnzhōng to display utter loyalty; to be loyal to the end 谋划[謀劃] móuhuà to scheme; to plot; conspiracy 放出[放出] fàngchū to let off; to give out 化名[化名] huàmíng to use an alias; assumed name; pseudonym 租赁[租賃] zūlìn to rent; to lease; to hire 疑点[疑點] yídiǎn a doubtful point 危难[危難] wēinàn calamity 大印[大印] dàyìn stamp; official seal 忙于[忙於] mángyú busy with 恙[恙] yàng sickness 李适[李适] LǐKuò Li Kuo, personal name of tenth Tang emperor Dezong 德宗[De2 Zong1], (742-805), reigned 779-805 上书[上書] shàngshū to write a letter (to the authorities); to present a petition 请功[請功] qǐnggōng to request recognition for sb's merits; to recommend sb for promotion or an award 假借[假借] jiǎjiè to make use of; to use sth as pretext; under false pretenses; under the guise of; masquerading as; lenient; tolerant; loan character (one of the Six Methods 六書|六书 of forming Chinese characters); character acquiring meanings by phonetic association; also called phonetic loan 就此[就此] jiùcǐ at this point; thus; from then on 老头[老頭] lǎotóu old fellow; old man; father; husband 相识[相識] xiāngshí to get to know each other; acquaintance 卧[臥] wò to lie; to crouch 病榻[病榻] bìngtà sickbed 属[屬] shǔ category; genus (taxonomy); family members; dependents; to belong to; subordinate to; affiliated with; be born in the year of (one of the 12 animals); to be; to prove to be; to constitute 虽说[雖說] suīshuō though; although 满城风雨[滿城風雨] mǎnchéngfēngyǔ lit. wind and rain through the town (idiom); fig. a big scandal; an uproar; the talk of the town //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep17/75 words - 13 min 台阶[臺階] táijiē steps; flight of steps; step (over obstacle); fig. way out of an embarrassing situation; bench (geology) 不消[不消] bùxiāo to not need; needless (to say) 抗[抗] kàng to resist; to fight; to defy; anti- 不光[不光] bùguāng not the only one; not only 大鹏[大鵬] dàpéng legendary giant bird 展翅[展翅] zhǎnchì to spread wings 千里[千里] qiānlǐ a thousand miles; a thousand li (i.e. 500 kilometers); a long distance 蝼蚁[螻蟻] lóuyǐ lit. mole cricket and ants; fig. tiny individuals with no power 趁早[趁早] chènzǎo as soon as possible; at the first opportunity; the sooner the better; before it's too late 官印[官印] guānyìn official seal 奉旨[奉旨] fèngzhǐ on imperial orders 先前[先前] xiānqián before; previously 押解[押解] yājiè to send away under escort (criminals, goods etc) 鼓动[鼓動] gǔdòng to agitate; to arouse; to instigate; to encite 夸[誇] kuā to boast; to exaggerate; to praise 裴[裴] péi (of a garment) long and flowing 韩朝[韓朝] HánCháo North and South Korea; bilateral Korean relations 杨[楊] yáng poplar 慎[慎] shèn careful; cautious 矜[矜] jīn to boast; to esteem; to sympathize 风险[風險] fēngxiǎn risk; hazard 掩盖[掩蓋] yǎngài to conceal; to hide behind; to cover up 恨不得[恨不得] hènbude wishing one could do sth; to hate to be unable; itching to do sth 啃[啃] kěn to gnaw; to nibble; to bite 不但[不但] bùdàn not only (... but also...) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep17/100 words - 23 min 褒[褒] bāo to praise; to commend; to honor; (of clothes) large or loose 奖[獎] jiǎng prize; award; encouragement; CL:個|个[ge4] 撤销[撤銷] chèxiāo to repeal; to revoke; (computing) to undo 发出[發出] fāchū to issue (an order, decree etc); to send out; to dispatch; to produce (a sound); to let out (a laugh) 押送[押送] yāsòng to send under escort; to transport a detainee 紫袍[紫袍] zǐpáo purple qipao gown, the sign of an official position 对抗[對抗] duìkàng to withstand; to resist; to stand off; antagonism; confrontation 圣旨[聖旨] shèngzhǐ imperial edict 脱身[脫身] tuōshēn to get away; to escape (from obligations); to free oneself; to disengage 大吉[大吉] dàjí very auspicious; extremely lucky 较[較] jiào to compare; to dispute; compared to; (before adj.) relatively; comparatively; rather; also pr. [jiao3] 官兵[官兵] guānbīng officers and men 擅[擅] shàn without authority; to usurp; to arrogate to oneself; to monopolize; expert in; to be good at 懂事[懂事] dǒngshì sensible; thoughtful; intelligent 杂乱[雜亂] záluàn in a mess; in a jumble; chaotic 职守[職守] zhíshǒu duty; responsibility; post 追随[追隨] zhuīsuí to follow; to accompany 扑杀[撲殺] pūshā to kill; to cull 神仙[神仙] shénxiān Daoist immortal; supernatural entity; (in modern fiction) fairy, elf, leprechaun etc; fig. lighthearted person 大殿[大殿] dàdiàn main hall of a Buddhist temple 报时[報時] bàoshí to give the correct time 当值[當值] dāngzhí to be on duty 箱[箱] xiāng box; trunk; chest 治病[治病] zhìbìng to treat an illness 违令[違令] wéilìng to disobey; to go against orders //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep17/125 words - 30 min 安稳[安穩] ānwěn smooth and steady 最新[最新] zuìxīn latest; newest 所见[所見] suǒjiàn seen; what one sees 维[維] wéi to preserve; to maintain; to hold together; dimension; vitamin (abbr. for 維生素|维生素[wei2 sheng1 su4]) 对了[對了] duìle Correct!; Oh, that's right, ... (when one suddenly remembers sth one wanted to mention); Oh, by the way, ... 惊天动地[驚天動地] jīngtiāndòngdì world-shaking (idiom) 存在[存在] cúnzài to exist; to be; existence 锺[鍾] zhōng variant of 鍾|钟[zhong1] 时时刻刻[時時刻刻] shíshíkèkè at all times 缘故[緣故] yuángù reason; cause 纵容[縱容] zòngróng to indulge; to connive at 可信[可信] kěxìn trustworthy 想见[想見] xiǎngjiàn to infer; to gather 出声[出聲] chūshēng to utter; to give voice 总要[總要] zǒngyào nevertheless 卑鄙[卑鄙] bēibǐ base; mean; contemptible; despicable 实诚[實誠] shíchéng sincere; honest 人犯[人犯] rénfàn criminal; culprit; suspect (old) 报信[報信] bàoxìn to notify; to inform 树倒猢狲散[樹倒猢猻散] shùdǎohúsūnsàn When the tree topples the monkeys scatter. (idiom); fig. an opportunist abandons an unfavorable cause; Rats leave a sinking ship. 倒戈[倒戈] dǎogē to change sides in a war; turncoat 三头六臂[三頭六臂] sāntóuliùbì lit. to have three heads and six arms (idiom); fig. to possess remarkable abilities; a being of formidable powers 眼珠子[眼珠子] yǎnzhūzi eyeball; fig. the apple of one's eye (i.e. favorite person) 人证[人證] rénzhèng witness testimony 没完没了[沒完沒了] méiwánméiliǎo without end; incessantly; on and on //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep17/150 words - 33 min 事务[事務] shìwù (political, economic etc) affairs; work; transaction (as in a computer database) 收押[收押] shōuyā in custody; to keep sb in detention 南侧[南側] náncè south side; south face 少不得[少不得] shǎobudé cannot be avoided; cannot do without 忙碌[忙碌] mánglù busy; bustling 军旅[軍旅] jūnlǚ army 话说[話說] huàshuō It is said that ... (at the start of a narrative); to discuss; to recount 凶悍[兇悍] xiōnghàn violent; fierce and tough; shrewish (woman) 重兵[重兵] zhòngbīng massive military force 看押[看押] kānyā to detain; to take into custody; to imprison temporarily 驻[駐] zhù to halt; to stay; to be stationed (of troops, diplomats etc) 屯[屯] tún to station (soldiers); to store up; village 逃不出[逃不出] táobùchū unable to escape; can't get out 交接[交接] jiāojiē (of two things) to come into contact; to meet; to hand over to; to take over from; to associate with; to have friendly relations with; to have sexual intercourse 卿[卿] qīng high ranking official (old); term of endearment between spouses (old); (from the Tang Dynasty onwards) term used by the emperor for his subjects (old); honorific (old) 相关[相關] xiāngguān related; relevant; pertinent; to be interrelated; (statistics) correlation 以及[以及] yǐjí as well as; too; and 尤其[尤其] yóuqí especially; particularly 任人[任人] rènrén to appoint (sb to a post) 幕后[幕後] mùhòu behind the scenes 奉命[奉命] fèngmìng to receive orders; to follow orders; to act under orders 赏识[賞識] shǎngshí to appreciate; to recognize the worth of sth; appreciation 岁入[歲入] suìrù annual revenue; annual income 当今[當今] dāngjīn current; present; now; nowadays 同窗[同窗] tóngchuāng schoolmate; fellow student //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep17/175 words - 42 min 煞[煞] shā to terminate; to cut short; to bring to a stop; to squeeze; to tighten; to damage; variant of 殺|杀[sha1] 说笑[說笑] shuōxiào to chat and laugh; to crack jokes; to banter 动粗[動粗] dòngcū to use violence (against sb); to strong-arm sb; to manhandle 斩杀[斬殺] zhǎnshā to behead 拳脚[拳腳] quánjiǎo Chinese boxing; fist and feet; punching and kicking 口吃[口吃] kǒuchī to stammer; to stutter; also pr. [kou3 ji2] 惹[惹] rě to provoke; to irritate; to vex; to stir up; to anger; to attract (troubles); to cause (problems) 马后炮[馬後炮] mǎhòupào lit. firing after the horse; fig. belated action; giving advice in hindsight 软柿子[軟柿子] ruǎnshìzi (coll.) pushover; soft touch 拳[拳] quán fist; boxing 六亲不认[六親不認] liùqīnbùrèn not recognizing one's family (idiom); self-centered and not making any allowances for the needs of one's relatives 夺权[奪權] duóquán to seize power 一律[一律] yīlǜ same; uniformly; all; without exception 灾[災] zāi disaster; calamity 过不去[過不去] guòbuqù to make life difficult for; to embarrass; unable to make it through 嫌犯[嫌犯] xiánfàn criminal suspect 学会[學會] xuéhuì to learn; to master; institute; learned society; (scholarly) association 心安理得[心安理得] xīn'ānlǐdé to have a clear conscience; to have no qualms about sth 问讯[問訊] wènxùn interrogation; greeting 脸面[臉面] liǎnmiàn face 忌妒[忌妒] jìdu to be jealous of; to envy; jealousy; envy 小吃[小吃] xiǎochī snack; refreshments; CL:家[jia1] 巡查[巡查] xúnchá to patrol 告知[告知] gàozhī to inform 轻易[輕易] qīngyì easily; lightly; rashly //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep17/190 words - 44 min 转圜[轉圜] zhuǎnhuán to save or redeem (a situation); to mediate; to intercede 法子[法子] fǎzi way; method; Taiwan pr. [fa2 zi5] 内外[內外] nèiwài inside and outside; domestic and foreign; approximately; about 疏漏[疏漏] shūlòu to slip; to overlook by negligence; careless omission; oversight 国威[國威] guówēi national prestige 敌国[敵國] díguó enemy country 属国[屬國] shǔguó vassal state 彰[彰] zhāng clear; conspicuous; manifest 挽回[挽回] wǎnhuí to retrieve; to redeem 局[局] jú office; situation; classifier for games: match, set, round etc 不易[不易] bùyì not easy to do sth; difficult; unchanging 油滑[油滑] yóuhuá oily; greasy; unctuous; slippery (character) 内心[內心] nèixīn heart; innermost being; (math.) incenter 血性[血性] xuèxìng brave; staunch; unyielding 戌时[戌時] xūshí 7-9 pm //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep18/25 words - 4 min 咏[詠] yǒng to sing 锐利[銳利] ruìlì sharp; keen; acute; incisive; penetrating; perceptive 讨伐[討伐] tǎofá to suppress by armed force; to send a punitive expedition against; to crusade against 檄[檄] xí dispatch; order 裁剪[裁剪] cáijiǎn to cut out 党羽[黨羽] dǎngyǔ henchmen 愈[愈] yù the more...(the more...); to recover; to heal; better 挫[挫] cuò obstructed; to fail; to oppress; to repress; to lower the tone; to bend back; to dampen 勇[勇] yǒng brave 高树[高樹] Gāoshù Kaoshu township in Pingtung County 屏東縣|屏东县[Ping2 dong1 Xian4], Taiwan 材[材] cái material; timber; ability; aptitude; a capable individual; coffin (old) 恶意[惡意] èyì malice; evil intention 解读[解讀] jiědú to decipher; to decode; to interpret 必然[必然] bìrán inevitable; certain; necessity 果决[果決] guǒjué firm; unwavering 锋芒内敛[鋒芒內斂] fēngmángnèiliǎn to be talented yet self-effacing (idiom) 拨正[撥正] bōzhèng to set right; to correct 乱局[亂局] luànjú chaotic situation 重回[重回] chónghuí to return 坑害[坑害] kēnghài to trap; to frame 督[督] dū to supervise and direct; army title (archaic) 掀[掀] xiān to lift (a lid); to rock; to convulse 动气[動氣] dòngqì to get angry 软[軟] ruǎn soft; flexible 胳膊[胳膊] gēbo arm; CL:隻|只[zhi1],條|条[tiao2],雙|双[shuang1] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep18/50 words - 8 min 传染[傳染] chuánrǎn to infect; contagious 随手[隨手] suíshǒu conveniently; without extra trouble; while doing it; in passing 恩怨[恩怨] ēnyuàn gratitude and grudges; resentment; grudges; grievances 阵子[陣子] zhènzi period of time 灵武[靈武] Língwǔ Lingwu county level city in Yinchuan 銀川|银川[Yin2 chuan1], Ningxia 常驻[常駐] chángzhù resident; permanent (representative) 回绝[回絕] huíjué to rebuff; to refuse; to turn down 骨气[骨氣] gǔqì unyielding character; courageous spirit; integrity; moral backbone 扣[扣] kòu to fasten; to button; button; buckle; knot; to arrest; to confiscate; to deduct (money); discount; to knock; to smash, spike or dunk (a ball); to cover (with a bowl etc); (fig.) to tag a label on sb; (Tw) (loanword) code 人世间[人世間] rénshìjiān the secular world 悲哀[悲哀] bēi'āi grieved; sorrowful 用功[用功] yònggōng diligent; industrious (in one's studies); to study hard; to make great effort 世道[世道] shìdào the ways of the world; the morals of the time 天理[天理] tiānlǐ Heaven's law; the natural order of things 通行[通行] tōngxíng to go through; to pass through; to be in general use 精进[精進] jīngjìn to forge ahead vigorously; to dedicate oneself to progress 女装[女裝] nǚzhuāng women's clothes 驭[馭] yù variant of 御[yu4]; to drive; to manage; to control 万一[萬一] wànyī just in case; if by any chance; contingency 不测[不測] bùcè unexpected; measureless; unexpected circumstance; contingency; mishap 收拾残局[收拾殘局] shōushicánjú to clear up the mess; to pick up the pieces 佩[佩] pèi to respect; to wear (belt etc) 仿[仿] fǎng to imitate; to copy 精良[精良] jīngliáng excellent; of superior quality 纹理[紋理] wénlǐ vein lines (in marble or fingerprint); grain (in wood etc) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep18/75 words - 14 min 用得着[用得著] yòngdezháo to be able to use; useable; to have a use for sth; (in interrogative sentence) to be necessary to 早前[早前] zǎoqián previously 触犯[觸犯] chùfàn to violate; to offend 一族[一族] yīzú social group; subculture; family; clan; see also 族[zu2] 男丁[男丁] nándīng adult male 合理[合理] hélǐ rational; reasonable; fair 应门[應門] yìngmén to answer the door 大院[大院] dàyuàn courtyard (surrounded by many buildings); compound; great institution 探望[探望] tànwàng to visit; to call on sb; to look around 有心人[有心人] yǒuxīnrén resolute person; person with aspirations; people who feel; people who use their heads 勒令[勒令] lèlìng to order; to force 感[感] gǎn to feel; to move; to touch; to affect; feeling; emotion; (suffix) sense of ~ 风寒[風寒] fēnghán wind chill; cold weather; common cold (medicine) 祛[祛] qū sacrifice to drive away calamity; to dispel; to drive away; to remove 圃[圃] pǔ garden; orchard 方子[方子] fāngzi prescription (of medicine) 茯苓[茯苓] fúlíng Wolfiporia extensa (a wood-decay fungus); fu ling; tuckahoe 党参[黨參] dǎngshēn poor man's ginseng (Codonopsis pilosula); codonopsis root (used in TCM) 一类[一類] yīlèi same type; category 1 (i.e. class A) 头昏[頭昏] tóuhūn dizzy; giddy; one's head spins 抖[抖] dǒu to tremble; to shake out; to reveal; to make it in the world 归还[歸還] guīhuán to return sth; to revert 下诏[下詔] xiàzhào to hand down an imperial edict 既有[既有] jìyǒu existing 说服[說服] shuōfú to persuade; to convince; to talk sb over; Taiwan pr. [shui4 fu2] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep18/100 words - 20 min 联名[聯名] liánmíng jointly (signed, declared, sponsored) 威力[威力] wēilì might; formidable power 引起[引起] yǐnqǐ to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse 印信[印信] yìnxìn official seal; legally binding seal 取消[取消] qǔxiāo to cancel; cancellation 推迟[推遲] tuīchí to postpone; to put off; to defer 百般[百般] bǎibān in hundred and one ways; in every possible way; by every means 各国[各國] gèguó each country; every country; various countries 蹲守[蹲守] dūnshǒu to hang around keeping a watch out for sth 虚实[虛實] xūshí what is true and what is false; (to get to know) the real situation 边境[邊境] biānjìng frontier; border 不安[不安] bù'ān unpeaceful; unstable; uneasy; disturbed; restless; worried 举凡[舉凡] jǔfán such things as ...; examples including ... (etc); without exception; every; any 伸手[伸手] shēnshǒu to reach out with one's hand; to hold out a hand; (fig.) to beg; to get involved; to meddle 要钱[要錢] yàoqián to charge; to demand payment 军费[軍費] jūnfèi military expenditure 增加[增加] zēngjiā to raise; to increase 盘剥[盤剝] pánbō to exploit; to practice usury 孰[孰] shú who; which; what 关防[關防] guānfáng security measures (esp. border security); official seal (esp. military seal during Qing and Ming times) 紧要[緊要] jǐnyào critical; crucial; vital 把门[把門] bǎmén to stand as a goalkeeper; to keep guard on a gate 事先[事先] shìxiān in advance; before the event; beforehand; prior 更换[更換] gēnghuàn to replace (a worn-out tire etc); to change (one's address etc) 仓[倉] cāng barn; granary; storehouse; cabin; hold (in ship) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep18/125 words - 25 min 内部[內部] nèibù interior; inside (part, section); internal 折腾[折騰] zhēteng to toss from side to side (e.g. sleeplessly); to repeat sth over and over again; to torment sb; to play crazy; to squander (time, money) 乱来[亂來] luànlái to act recklessly; to mess around 吵闹[吵鬧] chǎonào noisy; raucous; to shout and scream 冷天[冷天] lěngtiān cold weather; cold season 有何贵干[有何貴幹] yǒuhéguìgàn What (noble errand) brings you here?; May I help you?; What can I do for you? 中行[中行] Zhōngháng abbr. for 中國銀行|中国银行[Zhong1 guo2 Yin2 hang2] 莫非[莫非] mòfēi can it be possible that; could it be 职位[職位] zhíwèi post; office; position 听命[聽命] tīngmìng to obey an order; to take orders; to accept a state of affairs 法眼[法眼] fǎyǎn discerning eye 棠[棠] táng cherry-apple 棣[棣] dì Kerria japonica 集[集] jí to gather; to collect; collected works; classifier for sections of a TV series etc: episode 风骨[風骨] fēnggǔ strength of character; vigorous style (of calligraphy) 附庸风雅[附庸風雅] fùyōngfēngyǎ (of an uneducated person) to mingle with the cognoscenti; to pose as a culture lover; to be a culture snob; having pretensions to culture 刊[刊] kān to print; to publish; publication; periodical; to peel with a knife; to carve; to amend 诗集[詩集] shījí poetry anthology 慎言[慎言] shènyán to speak cautiously; to guard one's tongue 文牍[文牘] wéndú paperwork; official documents and letters; (old) secretary 拘拿[拘拿] jūná to arrest 搪塞[搪塞] tángsè to muddle through; to fob sb off; to beat around the bush; to dodge 签[簽] qiān to sign one's name; visa; variant of 籤|签[qian1] 准许[准許] zhǔnxǔ to allow; to grant; to permit 声张[聲張] shēngzhāng to make public; to disclose //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep18/150 words - 31 min 唯恐[唯恐] wéikǒng for fear that; lest; also written 惟恐 岂敢[豈敢] qǐgǎn how could one dare?; I don't deserve such praise 军法[軍法] jūnfǎ martial law 信物[信物] xìnwù keepsake; token 急用[急用] jíyòng to need sth urgently; urgently required 军营[軍營] jūnyíng barracks; army camp 谈不上[談不上] tánbushàng to be out of the question 直言[直言] zhíyán to speak forthrightly; to talk bluntly 否[否] fǒu to negate; to deny; not 避开[避開] bìkāi to avoid; to evade; to keep away from 松绑[鬆綁] sōngbǎng to untie; (fig.) to ease restrictions 无能为力[無能為力] wúnéngwéilì impotent (idiom); powerless; helpless 劫持[劫持] jiéchí to kidnap; to hijack; to abduct; to hold under duress 投鼠忌器[投鼠忌器] tóushǔjìqì lit. to refrain from shooting at the rat for fear of breaking the vases (idiom); to not act against an evil so as to prevent harm to innocents 像样[像樣] xiàngyàng presentable; decent; up to par 收养[收養] shōuyǎng to take in and care for (an elderly person, a dog etc); to adopt (a child); adoption 义子[義子] yìzǐ adopted son 刺史[刺史] cìshǐ provincial governor (old) 时任[時任] shírèn then (as in "the then chairman") 发配[發配] fāpèi to send away to serve a penal sentence 途中[途中] túzhōng en route 灭族[滅族] mièzú extermination of an entire family (ancient Chinese punishment) 行刺[行刺] xíngcì to assassinate; to commit a murder 知情[知情] zhīqíng to know the facts; to understand; to be familiar with the situation 胁迫[脅迫] xiépò to coerce; to compel; to force //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep18/161 words - 35 min 心事[心事] xīnshì a load on one's mind; worry; CL:宗[zong1],樁|桩[zhuang1] 恩仇[恩仇] ēnchóu debt of gratitude coupled with duty to avenge 风光[風光] fēngguāng scene; view; sight; landscape; to be well-regarded; to be well-off; grand (dialect); impressive (dialect) 借用[借用] jièyòng to borrow sth for another use; to borrow an idea for one's own use 稻草[稻草] dàocǎo rice straw 鸣锣[鳴鑼] míngluó to beat a gong 示警[示警] shìjǐng to warn; a warning sign 害死[害死] hàisǐ to kill; to cause death; to do sb to death 好心[好心] hǎoxīn kindness; good intentions 复活[復活] fùhuó to revive; (lit. and fig.) to come back to life; (religion) resurrection 重犯[重犯] zhòngfàn serious criminal; felon //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep19/25 words - 9 min 劫狱[劫獄] jiéyù to break into jail; to forcibly release prisoners 信口雌黄[信口雌黃] xìnkǒucíhuáng to speak off the cuff; to casually opine 缴[繳] jiǎo to hand in; to hand over; to seize 暂行[暫行] zànxíng provisional 干吗[幹嗎] gànmá see 幹嘛|干嘛[gan4 ma2] 椎骨[椎骨] zhuīgǔ vertebra 膜[膜] mó membrane; film 椅子[椅子] yǐzi chair; CL:把[ba3],套[tao4] 垫[墊] diàn pad; cushion; mat; to pad out; to fill a gap; to pay for sb; to advance (money) 死不了[死不了] sǐbùliǎo Portulaca Sundial (a type of plant) 粉[粉] fěn powder; cosmetic face powder; food prepared from starch; noodles or pasta made from any kind of flour; whitewash; white; pink 下三滥[下三濫] xiàsānlàn riffraff; scum; lowlife; despicable; inferior 手段[手段] shǒuduàn method; means (of doing sth); strategy; trick; CL:個|个[ge4] 区别[區別] qūbié difference; to distinguish; to discriminate; to make a distinction; CL:個|个[ge4] 接应[接應] jiēyìng to provide support; to come to the rescue 年长[年長] niánzhǎng senior 开国[開國] kāiguó to found a state; to open a closed country 报答[報答] bàodá to repay; to requite 逆贼[逆賊] nìzéi renegade; traitor and bandit 欺压[欺壓] qīyā to bully; to push around 功臣[功臣] gōngchén minister who has given outstanding service 冒充[冒充] màochōng to feign; to pretend to be; to pass oneself off as 实情[實情] shíqíng actual situation; truth 秀才[秀才] xiùcai a person who has passed the county level imperial exam (historical); scholar; skillful writer; fine talent 冒死[冒死] màosǐ to brave death //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep19/50 words - 16 min 转交[轉交] zhuǎnjiāo to pass on to sb; to carry and give to sb else 婢[婢] bì slave girl; maid servant 尊重[尊重] zūnzhòng to esteem; to respect; to honor; to value; eminent; serious; proper 禁军[禁軍] jìnjūn imperial guard 域[域] yù field; region; area; domain (taxonomy) 猜忌[猜忌] cāijì to be suspicious and jealous of 写信[寫信] xiěxìn to write a letter 后半生[後半生] hòubànshēng latter half of one's life 中听[中聽] zhōngtīng pleasant to hear (i.e. agreeable news); to one's liking; music to one's ears; Taiwan pr. [zhong4 ting1] 拿手[拿手] náshǒu expert in; good at 水牢[水牢] shuǐláo prison cell containing water, in which prisoners are forced to be partly immersed 灸[灸] jiǔ moxibustion (TCM) 爽快[爽快] shuǎngkuai refreshed; rejuvenated; frank and straightforward 指使[指使] zhǐshǐ to incite; to prompt (sb to do sth) 想必[想必] xiǎngbì presumably; probably; in all likelihood; surely 一级[一級] yījí first class; category A 偷袭[偷襲] tōuxí to mount a sneak attack; to raid 兼备[兼備] jiānbèi have both 无间[無間] wújiàn very close; no gap between them; continuously; unbroken; hard to separate; indistinguishable 英勇[英勇] yīngyǒng heroic; gallant; valiant 情意[情意] qíngyì friendly regard; affection 关押[關押] guānyā to imprison; to lock up (in jail) 大驾光临[大駕光臨] dàjiàguānglín we are honored by your presence 皇子[皇子] huángzǐ prince 恕罪[恕罪] shùzuì please forgive me //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep19/75 words - 22 min 骠[驃] piào white horse 表彰[表彰] biǎozhāng to honor; to commend; to cite (in dispatches) 倒把[倒把] dǎobǎ to play the market; to speculate (on financial markets); to profiteer 腻味[膩味] nìwei tired of; fed up; sick; (of a person) to annoy; tiresome 篇[篇] piān sheet; piece of writing; bound set of bamboo slips used for record keeping (old); classifier for written items: chapter, article 提到[提到] tídào to mention; to raise (a subject); to refer to 写手[寫手] xiěshǒu person who writes articles - newspapers, magazines, blogs (informal); scribe; copyist; a talented writer of articles or of calligraphy 一干二净[一乾二淨] yīgān'èrjìng thoroughly (idiom); completely; one and all; very clean 签署[簽署] qiānshǔ to sign (an agreement) 签章[簽章] qiānzhāng signature 落款[落款] luòkuǎn inscription with name, date, or short sentence, on a painting, gift, letter etc 公干[公幹] gōnggàn public business; official work 投[投] tóu to cast; to send; to throw oneself (into the river etc); to seek refuge; to place oneself into the hands of 帮衬[幫襯] bāngchèn to help; to assist financially 惹怒[惹怒] rěnù to provoke anger 冲撞[衝撞] chōngzhuàng to collide; jerking motion; to impinge; to offend; to provoke 恭贺[恭賀] gōnghè to congratulate respectfully; to express good wishes 生命[生命] shēngmìng life (as the characteristic of living beings); living being; creature; CL:個|个[ge4],條|条[tiao2] 虚伪[虛偽] xūwěi false; hypocritical; artificial; sham 呵呵[呵呵] hēhē (onom.) gentle laughter; chuckle 忙活[忙活] mánghuo to be really busy; pressing business 恰[恰] qià exactly; just 铁板[鐵板] tiěbǎn iron panel; hot iron plate for fast grilling (Japanese: teppan) 虐[虐] nüè oppressive; tyrannical 众星捧月[眾星捧月] zhòngxīngpěngyuè lit. all the stars cup themselves around the moon (idiom, from Analects); fig. to view sb as core figure; to group around a revered leader; to revolve around sb //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep19/100 words - 26 min 服输[服輸] fúshū to concede; to admit defeat; to admit sth is wrong after insisting it is right 偏要[偏要] piānyào to insist on doing sth; must do it, despite everything 跌宕[跌宕] diēdàng uninhibited; free and unconstrained; rhythmical 有的是[有的是] yǒudeshì have plenty of; there's no lack of 权宜之计[權宜之計] quányízhījì plan of convenience (idiom); stop-gap measure; makeshift stratagem; interim step 小孩子[小孩子] xiǎoháizi child 妄[妄] wàng absurd; fantastic; presumptuous; rash 断言[斷言] duànyán to assert; assertion 瞎说[瞎說] xiāshuō to talk drivel; to assert sth without a proper understanding or basis in fact; not to know what one is talking about 眼神[眼神] yǎnshén expression or emotion showing in one's eyes; meaningful glance; wink; eyesight (dialect) 侧[側] cè the side; to incline towards; to lean; inclined; lateral; side 孙思邈[孫思邈] SūnSīmiǎo Sun Simiao (c. 581-682), doctor and herbalist of the Sui and Tang dynasty, author of Prescriptions Worth a Thousand in Gold 千金要方[Qian1 jin1 Yao4 fang1] 直通[直通] zhítōng to lead directly to 智慧[智慧] zhìhuì wisdom; knowledge; intelligent; intelligence 遇险[遇險] yùxiǎn to get into difficulties; to meet with danger 变通[變通] biàntōng pragmatic; flexible; to act differently in different situations; to accommodate to circumstances 好生[好生] hǎoshēng (dialect) very; quite; properly; well; thoroughly 敬佩[敬佩] jìngpèi to esteem; to admire 脸色[臉色] liǎnsè complexion; look 半途[半途] bàntú halfway; midway 外袍[外袍] wàipáo robe 书信[書信] shūxìn letter; epistle 搭救[搭救] dājiù to rescue 权且[權且] quánqiě temporarily; for the time being 委身[委身] wěishēn to give oneself wholly to; to put oneself at sb's service; (of a woman) to give one's body to; to marry //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep19/125 words - 28 min 不顾一切[不顧一切] bùgùyīqiè reckless; regardless of everything 初心[初心] chūxīn (one's) original intention, aspiration etc; (Buddhism) "beginner's mind" (i.e. having an attitude of openness when studying a subject just as a beginner in that subject would) 磨难[磨難] mónàn a torment; a trial; tribulation; a cross (to bear); well-tried 承诺[承諾] chéngnuò to promise; to undertake to do something; commitment 蠢[蠢] chǔn stupid; sluggish; clumsy; to wiggle (of worms); to move in a disorderly fashion 甚巨[甚巨] shènjù considerable; substantial; very great 光是[光是] guāngshì solely; just 畜力[畜力] chùlì animal power; animal-drawn (plow etc) 人力车[人力車] rénlìchē rickshaw 车辆[車輛] chēliàng vehicle 不下[不下] bùxià to be not less than (a certain quantity, amount etc) 怖[怖] bù terror; terrified; afraid; frightened 毫无[毫無] háowú not in the least; to completely lack 无可[無可] wúkě can't 熟悉[熟悉] shúxī to be familiar with; to know well 潜伏[潛伏] qiánfú to hide; to cover up; to conceal 外地[外地] wàidì parts of the country other than where one is 眼力[眼力] yǎnlì eyesight; strength of vision; the ability to make discerning judgments 闹市[鬧市] nàoshì downtown area; city center 出口[出口] chūkǒu an exit; CL:個|个[ge4]; to speak; to export; (of a ship) to leave port 此地[此地] cǐdì here; this place 布局[佈局] bùjú arrangement; composition; layout; opening (chess jargon) 线[線] xiàn thread; string; wire; line; CL:條|条[tiao2],股[gu3],根[gen1]; (after a number) tier (unofficial ranking of a Chinese city) 足以[足以] zúyǐ sufficient to...; so much so that; so that 人脉[人脈] rénmài contacts; connections; network //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep19/150 words - 35 min 广阔[廣闊] guǎngkuò wide; vast 财力[財力] cáilì financial resources; financial ability 雄厚[雄厚] xiónghòu robust; strong and solid 流浪[流浪] liúlàng to drift about; to wander; to roam; nomadic; homeless; unsettled (e.g. population); vagrant 何以[何以] héyǐ (literary) why; how 实施[實施] shíshī to implement; to carry out 精密[精密] jīngmì accuracy; exact; precise; refined 强大[強大] qiángdà large; formidable; powerful; strong 当务之急[當務之急] dāngwùzhījí top priority job; matter of vital importance 轻巧[輕巧] qīngqiǎo dexterous; deft; easy; light and easy to use; nimble; agile; lithe; graceful 重伤[重傷] zhòngshāng seriously hurt; serious injury 弥留[彌留] míliú seriously ill and about to die 救治[救治] jiùzhì to provide critical care (to a patient or a diseased plant) 两全[兩全] liǎngquán to satisfy both sides; to accommodate both (demands) 回天乏术[回天乏術] huítiānfáshù unable to turn around a hopeless situation (idiom); to fail to save the situation 疫[疫] yì epidemic; plague 症[症] zhèng disease; illness 书生[書生] shūshēng scholar; intellectual; egghead 染病[染病] rǎnbìng to catch an illness; to get infected with a disease 痨[癆] láo tuberculosis 沾染[沾染] zhānrǎn to pollute (often fig.); to be infected by; to gain a small advantage 晦气[晦氣] huìqì bad luck; unlucky; calamitous; wretched 掌嘴[掌嘴] zhǎngzuǐ to slap 傻乎乎[傻乎乎] shǎhūhū feeble-minded; dim-witted 吸[吸] xī to breathe; to suck in; to absorb; to inhale //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep19/160 words - 37 min 勾出[勾出] gōuchū to delineate; to articulate; to evoke; to draw out; to tick off 恐惧[恐懼] kǒngjù to be frightened; fear; dread 诛杀[誅殺] zhūshā to kill; to murder 礜石[礜石] yùshí arsenic ore; arsenopiryte FeAsS 赤[赤] chì red; scarlet; bare; naked 服用[服用] fúyòng to take (medicine) 兴奋[興奮] xīngfèn excited; excitement; (physiology) excitation 用来[用來] yònglái to be used for 老鼠[老鼠] lǎoshǔ rat; mouse; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 无声无息[無聲無息] wúshēngwúxī wordless and uncommunicative (idiom); without speaking; taciturn; not providing any news //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep20/25 words - 8 min 你死我活[你死我活] nǐsǐwǒhuó lit. you die, I live (idiom); irreconcilable adversaries; two parties cannot coexist 朦胧[朦朧] ménglóng hazy 随身[隨身] suíshēn to (carry) on one's person; to (take) with one 香囊[香囊] xiāngnáng spice bag 无话可说[無話可說] wúhuàkěshuō to have nothing to say (idiom) 校尉[校尉] xiàowèi military officer 昆[昆] kūn descendant; elder brother; a style of Chinese poetry 游[游] yóu to swim; variant of 遊|游[you2] 步兵[步兵] bùbīng infantry; foot; infantryman; foot soldier 陀[陀] tuó (phonetic); declivity; steep bank 一块儿[一塊兒] yīkuàir5 erhua variant of 一塊|一块[yi1 kuai4] 真凶[真兇] zhēnxiōng culprit 接济[接濟] jiējì to give material assistance to 衣食无忧[衣食無憂] yīshíwúyōu not having to worry about clothes and food (idiom); to be provided with the basic necessities 诱惑[誘惑] yòuhuò to entice; to lure; to induce; to attract 背叛[背叛] bèipàn to betray 养家[養家] yǎngjiā to support a family; to raise a family 信誉[信譽] xìnyù prestige; distinction; reputation; trust 聊天[聊天] liáotiān to chat; to gossip 疑惑[疑惑] yíhuò to doubt; to distrust; unconvincing; to puzzle over; misgivings; suspicions 取得[取得] qǔdé to acquire; to get; to obtain 稳妥[穩妥] wěntuǒ dependable 诱饵[誘餌] yòu'ěr bait 吸引[吸引] xīyǐn to attract (interest, investment etc); CL:個|个[ge4] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep20/50 words - 10 min 别有[別有] biéyǒu to have other...; to have a special ... 毁灭[毀滅] huǐmiè to perish; to ruin; to destroy 疆域[疆域] jiāngyù territory 辽阔[遼闊] liáokuò vast; extensive 洛阳[洛陽] Luòyáng Luoyang prefecture-level city in Henan, an old capital from pre-Han times 扬州[揚州] Yángzhōu Yangzhou prefecture level city in Jiangsu 江陵[江陵] Jiānglíng Jiangling county in Jingzhou 荊州|荆州[Jing1 zhou1], Hubei 成都[成都] Chéngdū Chengdu subprovincial city and capital of Sichuan province 四川 in southwest China 全国[全國] quánguó whole nation; nationwide; countrywide; national 怒气[怒氣] nùqì anger 沦为[淪為] lúnwéi to sink down to; to be reduced to (sth inferior) 下贱[下賤] xiàjiàn humble; lowly; depraved; contemptible 招致[招致] zhāozhì to recruit (followers); to scout for (talent etc); to incur; to lead to 最多[最多] zuìduō at most; maximum; greatest (amount); maximal 下场[下場] xiàchang the end; to conclude 最少[最少] zuìshǎo at least; minimum; lowest (amount); minimal 蛊惑[蠱惑] gǔhuò to entice; to lead astray 前头[前頭] qiántou in front; at the head; ahead; above 冒险[冒險] màoxiǎn to take risks; to take chances; foray; adventure 惨重[慘重] cǎnzhòng disastrous 毫发[毫髮] háofà a hair; the slightest 赚得[賺得] zhuàndé to earn 钵[缽] bō small earthenware plate or basin; a monk's alms bowl; Sanskrit paatra 掌控[掌控] zhǎngkòng to control; in control of 局势[局勢] júshì situation; state (of affairs) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep20/75 words - 19 min 陷入[陷入] xiànrù to sink into; to get caught up in; to land in (a predicament) 万劫不复[萬劫不復] wànjiébùfù consigned to eternal damnation; with no hope of reprieve 投靠[投靠] tóukào to rely on help from sb 背叛者[背叛者] bèipànzhě traitor 畏惧[畏懼] wèijù to fear; to dread; foreboding 死亡[死亡] sǐwáng to die; death 魂魄[魂魄] húnpò soul 送返[送返] sòngfǎn to send back 名誉[名譽] míngyù fame; reputation; honor; honorary; emeritus (of retired professor) 串[串] chuàn to string together; to skewer; to connect wrongly; to gang up; to rove; string; bunch; skewer; classifier for things that are strung together, or in a bunch, or in a row: string of, bunch of, series of; to make a swift or abrupt linear movement (like a bead on an abacus); to move across 省得[省得] shěngde to avoid; so as to save (money or time) 找麻烦[找麻煩] zhǎomáfan to look for trouble 此时此刻[此時此刻] cǐshícǐkè at this very moment 锤[錘] chuí hammer; to hammer into shape; weight (e.g. of a steelyard or balance); to strike with a hammer 所指[所指] suǒzhǐ the objects indicated; as pointed out 所知[所知] suǒzhī known; what one knows 复[複] fù to repeat; to double; to overlap; complex (not simple); compound; composite; double; diplo-; duplicate; overlapping; to duplicate 瞌睡[瞌睡] kēshuì drowsy; to doze; to nap 绷[繃] bēng to draw tight; to stretch taut; to tack (with thread or pin); embroidery hoop; woven bed mat 吃不消[吃不消] chībuxiāo to be unable to tolerate or endure; to find sth difficult to manage 讲究[講究] jiǎngjiu to pay particular attention to; carefully selected for quality; tastefully chosen 万事[萬事] wànshì all things 萦[縈] yíng wind around 置之不理[置之不理] zhìzhībùlǐ to pay no heed to (idiom); to ignore; to brush aside 不仁[不仁] bùrén not benevolent; heartless; numb //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep20/100 words - 23 min 刍[芻] chú to mow or cut grass; hay; straw; fodder 境界[境界] jìngjiè boundary; state; realm 大局[大局] dàjú general situation; present conditions 为重[為重] wéizhòng to attach most importance to 火候[火候] huǒhòu heat control; maturity; crucial moment 下手[下手] xiàshǒu to start; to put one's hand to; to set about; the seat to the right of the main guest 叽[嘰] jī grumble 歪[歪] wāi askew; at a crooked angle; devious; noxious; (coll.) to lie on one's side 素[素] sù raw silk; white; plain, unadorned; vegetarian (food); essence; nature; element; constituent; usually; always; ever 暇[暇] xiá leisure 标识[標識] biāozhì variant of 標誌|标志[biao1 zhi4] 少数[少數] shǎoshù small number; few; minority 官方[官方] guānfāng government; official (approved or issued by an authority) 规模[規模] guīmó scale; scope; extent; CL:個|个[ge4] 无异[無異] wúyì nothing other than; to differ in no way from; the same as; to amount to 大海捞针[大海撈針] dàhǎilāozhēn lit. to fish a needle from the sea; to find a needle in a haystack (idiom) 牒[牒] dié (official) document; dispatch 局限于[局限於] júxiànyú to be limited to 打草惊蛇[打草驚蛇] dǎcǎojīngshé lit. beat the grass to scare the snake; to inadvertently alert an enemy; to punish sb as a warning to others (idiom) 不只[不只] bùzhǐ not only; not merely 设局[設局] shèjú to set a trap 居所[居所] jūsuǒ residence 远远[遠遠] yuǎnyuǎn distant; by far 事主[事主] shìzhǔ victim (of a criminal); party involved (in a dispute etc); main instigator 事态[事態] shìtài situation; existing state of affairs //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep20/125 words - 25 min 紧急[緊急] jǐnjí urgent; emergency 旧事[舊事] jiùshì old affair; former matter 创[創] chuàng to begin; to initiate; to inaugurate; to start; to create 改易[改易] gǎiyì to change; to modify 便于[便於] biànyú easy to; convenient for 调阅[調閱] diàoyuè to access (a document); to consult 监控[監控] jiānkòng to monitor 易于[易于] yìyú very likely; prone to 机宜[機宜] jīyí guidelines; what to do (under given circumstances) 同样[同樣] tóngyàng same; equal; equivalent 引火烧身[引火燒身] yǐnhuǒshāoshēn to invite trouble 消息灵通[消息靈通] xiāoxilíngtōng to be well-informed 聪慧[聰慧] cōnghuì bright; witty; intelligent 协调[協調] xiétiáo to coordinate; to harmonize; to fit together; to match (colors etc); harmonious; concerted 一方面[一方面] yīfāngmiàn on the one hand 系统[系統] xìtǒng system; CL:個|个[ge4] 四通八达[四通八達] sìtōngbādá roads open in all directions (idiom); accessible from all sides 驻留[駐留] zhùliú to stay; to remain; to linger; (computing) to reside; resident (program etc) 西侧[西側] xīcè west side; west face 北端[北端] běiduān northern extremity 开远[開遠] Kāiyuǎn Kaiyuan county level city in Honghe Hani and Yi autonomous prefecture, Yunnan 要地[要地] yàodì strategic location 掠[掠] lüè to take over by force; to rob; to plunder; to brush over; to skim; to sweep 纵贯[縱貫] zòngguàn lit. warp string in weaving; fig. vertical or north-south lines; to pass through; to cross lengthwise; to pierce (esp. north-south or top-to-bottom) 极为[極為] jíwéi extremely; exceedingly //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep20/150 words - 29 min 角度[角度] jiǎodù angle; point of view 男子[男子] nánzǐ a man; a male 蜡烛[蠟燭] làzhú candle; CL:根[gen1],支[zhi1] 流行[流行] liúxíng (of a contagious disease etc) to spread; to propagate; (of a style of clothing, song etc) popular; fashionable 寿数[壽數] shòushu predestined length of life 天尊[天尊] tiānzūn (honorific appellation of a deity) 保佑[保佑] bǎoyòu to bless and protect; blessing 祝福[祝福] zhùfú blessings; to wish sb well 夫人[夫人] fūren lady; madam; Mrs.; CL:位[wei4] 梦到[夢到] mèngdào to dream of; to dream about 胸[胸] xiōng chest; bosom; heart; mind; thorax 脚踏[腳踏] jiǎotà pedal 有缘[有緣] yǒuyuán related; brought together by fate 莅临[蒞臨] lìlín to arrive (esp. of notable person); to visit (more formal than 光臨|光临[guang1 lin2]) 梦见[夢見] mèngjiàn to dream about (sth or sb); to see in a dream 想来[想來] xiǎnglái it may be assumed that 感化[感化] gǎnhuà corrective influence; to reform (a criminal); redemption (of a sinner); to influence (a malefactor to a better life); to guide sb back to the right path by repeated word and example 可比[可比] kěbǐ comparable 中原[中原] Zhōngyuán Central Plain, the middle and lower regions of the Yellow river, including Henan, western Shandong, southern Shanxi and Hebei 大秦[大秦] DàQín Han Dynasty term for the Roman Empire 羅馬帝國|罗马帝国[Luo2 ma3 Di4 guo2] 乃至[乃至] nǎizhì and even; to go so far as to 北方[北方] běifāng north; the northern part a country; China north of the Yellow River 草原[草原] cǎoyuán grassland; prairie; CL:片[pian4] 未免[未免] wèimiǎn unavoidably; can't help; really; rather 宽泛[寬泛] kuānfàn wide-ranging //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep20/175 words - 32 min 神人[神人] shénrén God; deity 僧人[僧人] sēngrén monk 收集[收集] shōují to gather; to collect 物证[物證] wùzhèng material evidence 临死[臨死] línsǐ facing death; at death's door 务[務] wù affair; business; matter; to be engaged in; to attend to; by all means 掌管[掌管] zhǎngguǎn in charge of; to control 祝颂[祝頌] zhùsòng to express good wishes 贤[賢] xián worthy or virtuous person; honorific used for a person of the same or a younger generation 伉俪[伉儷] kànglì husband and wife (literary) 佳偶[佳偶] jiā'ǒu happily married couple 天成[天成] tiānchéng as if made by heaven 艳[艷] yàn colorful; splendid; gaudy; amorous; romantic; to envy 流利[流利] liúlì fluent 叮嘱[叮囑] dīngzhǔ to warn repeatedly; to urge; to exhort again and again 寻找[尋找] xúnzhǎo to seek; to look for 第五[第五] dìwǔ fifth 来访[來訪] láifǎng to pay a visit 长老[長老] zhǎnglǎo elder; term of respect for a Buddhist monk 不久[不久] bùjiǔ not long (after); before too long; soon; soon after 所闻[所聞] suǒwén heard; what one hears 几近[幾近] jījìn to be on the brink of; to be on the verge of 渴[渴] kě thirsty 引见[引見] yǐnjiàn to introduce (sb); (esp.) to present to the emperor 诚如[誠如] chéngrú it is exactly as //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep20/200 words - 37 min 尊命[尊命] zūnmìng your order (honorific) 不济[不濟] bùjì not good; of no use 筹谋[籌謀] chóumóu to work out a strategy; to come up with a plan for 功德[功德] gōngdé achievements and virtue 菩萨[菩薩] Púsà Bodhisattva (Buddhism) 真神[真神] zhēnshén the True God 互[互] hù mutual 高见[高見] gāojiàn wise opinion; brilliant idea (honorific) 告解[告解] gàojiě (Christianity) to confess; confession; penance 心怀[心懷] xīnhuái to harbor (thoughts); to cherish; to entertain (illusions) 忏悔[懺悔] chànhuǐ to confess; to repent; remorse; repentance; penitent; confession (Buddhism) 畅所欲言[暢所欲言] chàngsuǒyùyán lit. fluently saying all one wants (idiom); to preach freely on one's favorite topic; to hold forth to one's heart's content 相认[相認] xiāngrèn to know each other; to recognize; to identify; to acknowledge (an old relationship) 惯例[慣例] guànlì convention; usual practice 靠不住[靠不住] kàobuzhù unreliable 刚柔并济[剛柔並濟] gāngróubìngjì to couple strength and gentleness (idiom) 阴[陰] yīn overcast (weather); cloudy; shady; Yin (the negative principle of Yin and Yang); negative (electric.); feminine; moon; implicit; hidden; genitalia 歹毒[歹毒] dǎidú vicious; ruthless; malevolent 宝剑[寶劍] bǎojiàn (double-edged) sword; CL:把[ba3],方[fang1] 胡乱[胡亂] húluàn careless; reckless; casually; absent-mindedly; at will; at random; any old how 几年[幾年] jǐnián a few years; several years; how many years 算出[算出] suànchū to figure out 推出[推出] tuīchū to push out; to release; to launch; to publish; to recommend 将会[將會] jiānghuì auxiliary verb introducing future action: may (be able to); will (cause); should (enable); going to 化解[化解] huàjiě to dissolve; to resolve (contradictions); to dispel (doubts); to iron out (difficulties); to defuse (conflicts); to neutralize (fears) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep20/225 words - 40 min 尽头[盡頭] jìntóu end; extremity; limit 好坏[好壞] hǎohuài good or bad; good and bad; standard; quality 转换[轉換] zhuǎnhuàn to change; to switch; to convert; to transform 说到[說到] shuōdào to talk about; to mention; (preposition) as for 附耳[附耳] fù'ěr to approach sb's ear (to whisper) 不灵[不靈] bùlíng not work; be ineffective 解救[解救] jiějiù to rescue; to help out of difficulties; to save the situation 疤[疤] bā scar; scab 烦忧[煩憂] fányōu to worry; to fret 猜测[猜測] cāicè to guess; to conjecture; to surmise 彼此[彼此] bǐcǐ each other; one another 互相[互相] hùxiāng each other; mutually; mutual 夫妻[夫妻] fūqī husband and wife; married couple 闯入[闖入] chuǎngrù to intrude; to charge in; to gate-crash 良[良] liáng good; very; very much 岂[豈] qǐ how? (emphatic question) 尸位素餐[尸位素餐] shīwèisùcān to hold a sinecure (idiom) 无故[無故] wúgù without cause or reason 蒙难[蒙難] méngnàn to meet with disaster; killed; in the clutches of the enemy; to fall foul of; in danger 摆脱[擺脫] bǎituō to break away from; to cast off (old ideas etc); to get rid of; to break away (from); to break out (of); to free oneself from; to extricate oneself 千古[千古] qiāngǔ for all eternity; throughout all ages 万代[萬代] Wàndài Bandai toy company 骂名[罵名] màmíng infamy; blackened name 青睐[青睞] qīnglài (lit.) to fix one's gaze on; (fig.) to show interest in; (favorable) attention; favor 本名[本名] běnmíng original name; real name; personal name //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep20/227 words - 40 min 普[普] pǔ general; popular; everywhere; universal 催[催] cuī to urge; to press; to prompt; to rush sb; to hasten sth; to expedite //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep21/25 words - 8 min 传闻[傳聞] chuánwén rumor 岗[崗] gǎng mound; policeman's beat 吹牛[吹牛] chuīniú to talk big; to shoot off one's mouth; to chat (dialect) 显摆[顯擺] xiǎnbai (coll.) to show off 练习[練習] liànxí to practice; exercise; drill; practice; CL:個|个[ge4] 抽[抽] chōu to draw out; to pull out from in between; to remove part of the whole; (of certain plants) to sprout or bud; to whip or thrash 妨碍[妨礙] fáng'ài to hinder; to obstruct 砍[砍] kǎn to chop; to cut down; to throw sth at sb 自信[自信] zìxìn to have confidence in oneself; self-confidence 错误[錯誤] cuòwù error; mistake; CL:個|个[ge4]; mistaken; false; wrong 入住[入住] rùzhù to check in (at a hotel etc) 花纹[花紋] huāwén decorative design 略[略] lüè plan; strategy; outline; summary; slightly; rather; to rob; to plunder; to summarize; to omit 浅[淺] qiǎn shallow; light (color) 横贯[橫貫] héngguàn horizontal traverse; to cut across; to cross transversally 弯[彎] wān to bend; bent; a bend; a turn (in the road etc); CL:道[dao4] 对阵[對陣] duìzhèn poised for battle; to square up for a fight 持刀[持刀] chídāo to hold a knife; knife-wielding 瓦解[瓦解] wǎjiě to collapse; to disintegrate; to crumble 战力[戰力] zhànlì military strength; military power; military capability 打法[打法] dǎfǎ to play (a card); to make a move in a game 肌肉发达[肌肉發達] jīròufādá muscular 骑马[騎馬] qímǎ to ride a horse 所致[所致] suǒzhì to be caused by 肩[肩] jiān shoulder; to shoulder (responsibilities etc) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep21/50 words - 11 min 茧子[繭子] jiǎnzi callus (patch or hardened skin); corns (on feet); also 趼子 盔甲[盔甲] kuījiǎ armor; body armor and helmet 遗留[遺留] yíliú to leave behind; to hand down 痕迹[痕跡] hénjì vestige; mark; trace 显然[顯然] xiǎnrán clear; evident; obvious(ly) 我去[我去] wǒqù (slang) dang!; shoot! 呼气[呼氣] hūqì to breathe out 逻[邏] luó patrol 然[然] rán correct; right; so; thus; like this; -ly 幼[幼] yòu young 收复[收復] shōufù to recover (lost territory etc); to recapture 匪徒[匪徒] fěitú gangster; bandit 归顺[歸順] guīshùn to surrender and pay allegiance to 安顿[安頓] āndùn to find a place for; to help settle down; to arrange for; undisturbed; peaceful 款待[款待] kuǎndài to entertain; to be hospitable to 示意[示意] shìyì to hint; to indicate (an idea to sb) 力主[力主] lìzhǔ advocate strongly 组建[組建] zǔjiàn to organize; to set up; to establish 无力[無力] wúlì powerless; lacking strength 抗争[抗爭] kàngzhēng to resist; to make a stand and fight (against) 脚面[腳面] jiǎomiàn instep (upper surface of the foot) 渡[渡] dù to cross; to pass through; to ferry 君臣[君臣] jūnchén a ruler and his ministers (old) 配合[配合] pèihé matching; fitting in with; compatible with; to correspond; to fit; to conform to; rapport; to coordinate with; to act in concert with; to cooperate; to become man and wife; to combine parts of machine 盾[盾] dùn shield; (currency) Vietnamese dong; currency unit of several countries (Indonesian rupiah, Dutch gulden etc) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep21/75 words - 17 min 治[治] zhì to rule; to govern; to manage; to control; to harness (a river); to treat (a disease); to wipe out (a pest); to punish; to research 至此[至此] zhìcǐ up until now; so far 治国[治國] zhìguó to rule a country 先进[先進] xiānjìn advanced (technology); to advance 前所未有[前所未有] qiánsuǒwèiyǒu unprecedented 表演[表演] biǎoyǎn play; show; performance; exhibition; to perform; to act; to demonstrate; CL:場|场[chang3] 法制[法制] fǎzhì legal system and institutions 法理[法理] fǎlǐ legal principle; jurisprudence 无双[無雙] wúshuāng incomparable; matchless; unique 处心积虑[處心積慮] chǔxīnjīlǜ to plot actively (idiom); scheming; calculating 迈出[邁出] màichū to step out; to take a (first) step 遇刺[遇刺] yùcì to be attacked by an assassin 自诩[自詡] zìxǔ to pose as; to flaunt oneself as; to boast of; to brag 早日[早日] zǎorì soon; shortly; on a day quite soon; promptly 破案[破案] pò'àn to solve a case; shabby old table 老太太[老太太] lǎotàitai elderly lady (respectful); esteemed mother; CL:位[wei4] 何以见得[何以見得] héyǐjiàndé how can one be sure? 曲子[曲子] qǔzi poem for singing; tune; music; CL:支[zhi1] 赵客[趙客] Zhàokè knight of the Zhao State; generic term for a knight-errant 缦[縵] màn plain thin silk; slow; unadorned 缨[纓] yīng tassel; sth shaped like a tassel (e.g. a leaf etc); ribbon 吴[吳] Wú surname Wu; area comprising southern Jiangsu, northern Zhejiang and Shanghai; name of states in Southern China at different historical periods 霜雪[霜雪] shuāngxuě frost and snow; (fig.) snowy white (hair); adversity 飒[颯] sà sound of wind; valiant; melancholy 沓[沓] tà again and again; many //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep21/100 words - 22 min 流星[流星] liúxīng meteor; shooting star 拂[拂] fú to brush away 香客[香客] xiāngkè Buddhist pilgrim; Buddhist worshipper 信众[信眾] xìnzhòng believers; worshippers 守门[守門] shǒumén to keep goal; on duty as gatekeeper 门廊[門廊] ménláng stoop; parvis; portico; patio; veranda 做买卖[做買賣] zuòmǎimài to buy and sell; to do business; to trade; to deal 困[困] kùn to trap; to surround; hard-pressed; stranded; destitute 呸[呸] pēi pah!; bah!; pooh!; to spit (in contempt) 卫护[衛護] wèihù to guard; to protect 镶[鑲] xiāng to inlay; to embed; ridge; border 头骨[頭骨] tóugǔ skull 隶属[隸屬] lìshǔ to belong to (a category); to be attached to 妖魔[妖魔] yāomó demon 逃亡[逃亡] táowáng to flee; flight (from danger); fugitive 肤[膚] fū skin 赐予[賜予] cìyǔ to grant; to bestow 骨血[骨血] gǔxuè flesh and blood; one's offspring 面目[面目] miànmù appearance; facial features; look 破裂[破裂] pòliè to rupture; to fracture; to break down; (linguistics) plosion 白发[白髮] báifà white or gray hair; CL:根[gen1] 作别[作別] zuòbié to take one's leave; to bid farewell 还乡[還鄉] huánxiāng to return home; fig. to retire from public life 尸骨[屍骨] shīgǔ skeleton of the dead 和尚[和尚] héshang Buddhist monk //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep21/125 words - 29 min 鄙人[鄙人] bǐrén your humble servant; I 八法[八法] bāfǎ eight methods of treatment (TCM) 恰巧[恰巧] qiàqiǎo fortunately; unexpectedly; by coincidence 透气[透氣] tòuqì to flow freely (of air); to ventilate; to breathe (of fabric etc); to take a breath of fresh air; to divulge 顶尖[頂尖] dǐngjiān peak; apex; world best; number one; finest (competitors); top (figures in a certain field) 奴才[奴才] núcai slave; fig. flunkey 妻儿[妻兒] qī'ér wife and child 周边[周邊] zhōubiān periphery; rim; surroundings; all around; perimeter; peripheral (computing); spin-offs 全数[全數] quánshù the entire sum; the whole amount 肃清[肅清] sùqīng to purge 孺[孺] rú child 脱掉[脫掉] tuōdiào to remove; to take off; to strip off; to discard; to shed; to come off; to fall off 刘[劉] Liú surname Liu 肆[肆] sì four (banker's anti-fraud numeral); unrestrained; wanton; (literary) shop 阴间[陰間] yīnjiān the nether world; Hades 人间[人間] rénjiān the human world; the earth 亲爱[親愛] qīn'ài dear; beloved; darling 眷属[眷屬] juànshǔ family member; husband and wife 析[析] xī to separate; to divide; to analyze 难保[難保] nánbǎo hard to say; can't guarantee; difficult to protect; difficult to preserve 会同[會同] huìtóng to handle sth jointly 违抗[違抗] wéikàng to disobey 搅和[攪和] jiǎohuo to mix; to blend; (fig.) to spoil; to mess up things; to run around with (sb); to get involved with; to mix (with other people) 自由自在[自由自在] zìyóuzìzài free and easy (idiom); carefree; leisurely 行走[行走] xíngzǒu to walk //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep21/148 words - 32 min 城池[城池] chéngchí city 庄稼[莊稼] zhuāngjia farm crop; CL:種|种[zhong3] 每当[每當] měidāng whenever; every time; on every 征兵[徵兵] zhēngbīng to levy troops; recruitment 活路[活路] huólù through road; way out; way to survive; means of subsistence 流亡[流亡] liúwáng to force into exile; to be exiled; in exile 出租车[出租車] chūzūchē taxi; (Tw) rental car 边地[邊地] biāndì border district; borderland 子女[子女] zǐnǚ children; sons and daughters 富[富] fù rich; abundant; wealthy 尖[尖] jiān point (of needle); sharp; shrewd; pointed 舔[舔] tiǎn to lick; to lap 填饱[填飽] tiánbǎo to feed to the full; to cram 知足[知足] zhīzú content with one's situation; to know contentment (hence happiness) 皇帝[皇帝] huángdì emperor; CL:個|个[ge4] 从头[從頭] cóngtóu anew; from the start 唐突[唐突] tángtū to be rude; to treat irreverently 走动[走動] zǒudòng to walk around; to move about; to stretch one's legs; to go for a walk; to be mobile (e.g. after an illness); to visit one another; to pay a visit (go to the toilet) 缩[縮] suō to withdraw; to pull back; to contract; to shrink; to reduce; abbreviation; also pr. [su4] 无权[無權] wúquán to have no right; to have no authority 看待[看待] kàndài to look upon; to regard 没意思[沒意思] méiyìsi boring; of no interest 鸽子[鴿子] gēzi pigeon; dove; various birds of the family Columbidae //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep22/25 words - 5 min 放鸽子[放鴿子] fànggēzi to stand someone up 进宫[進宮] jìngōng to enter the emperor's palace; (slang) to go to jail 相助[相助] xiāngzhù to help one another; to come to sb's help 遇袭[遇襲] yùxí to suffer attack; to be ambushed 重案[重案] zhòng'àn major case; serious crime 凶犯[兇犯] xiōngfàn murderer 添麻烦[添麻煩] tiānmáfan to cause trouble for sb; to inconvenience 押运[押運] yāyùn to escort (goods or funds); to convey under guard 浩荡[浩蕩] hàodàng vast and mighty (of river or ocean); broad and powerful 路人皆知[路人皆知] lùrénjiēzhī understood by everyone (idiom); well known; a household name 揣度[揣度] chuǎiduó to estimate; to surmise; to appraise 偏袒[偏袒] piāntǎn to bare one shoulder; (fig.) to side with; to discriminate in favor of 公然[公然] gōngrán openly; publicly; undisguised 士林[士林] Shìlín Shilin or Shihlin district of Taipei City 臺北市|台北市[Tai2 bei3 shi4], Taiwan 圣心[聖心] shèngxīn Sacred Heart (Christian) 转向[轉向] zhuǎnxiàng to change direction; fig. to change one's stance 传旨[傳旨] chuánzhǐ issue a decree 日暮[日暮] rìmù sunset 耳聪目明[耳聰目明] ěrcōngmùmíng sharp ears and keen eyes (idiom); keen and alert; perceptive 胸襟[胸襟] xiōngjīn lapel of jacket; heart; aspiration; vision 宽广[寬廣] kuānguǎng wide; broad; extensive; vast 用处[用處] yòngchu usefulness; CL:個|个[ge4] 失礼[失禮] shīlǐ lacking in manners 仆[僕] pú servant 老儿[老兒] lǎo'ér father; husband; old man //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep22/50 words - 11 min 遵旨[遵旨] zūnzhǐ to obey the Emperor's decree; at your Imperial majesty's command 一眨眼[一眨眼] yīzhǎyǎn in a wink 上路[上路] shànglù to start on a journey; to be on one's way 平和[平和] pínghé gentle; mild; moderate; placid 文武百官[文武百官] wénwǔbǎiguān civil and military officials 提起[提起] tíqǐ to mention; to speak of; to lift; to pick up; to arouse; to raise (a topic, a heavy weight, one's fist, one's spirits etc) 灯谜[燈謎] dēngmí riddles written on lanterns (e.g. for the Lantern Festival at the end of Chinese New Year) 人证物证[人證物證] rénzhèngwùzhèng human testimony and material evidence 俱全[俱全] jùquán every kind; every variety under the sun; a complete gamut 拥戴[擁戴] yōngdài to give one's allegiance; (popular) support 翁[翁] wēng elderly man; father; father-in-law; neck feathers of a bird (old) 现下[現下] xiànxià now; at this moment 跑腿儿[跑腿兒] pǎotuǐr5 to run errands 周[周] zhōu to make a circuit; to circle; circle; circumference; lap; cycle; complete; all; all over; thorough; to help financially 后[后] hòu empress; queen 瞎猜[瞎猜] xiācāi to make a wild guess; blind guess 乱说[亂說] luànshuō to talk drivel; to make irresponsible remarks 相位[相位] xiàngwèi phase (waves) 征求[徵求] zhēngqiú to solicit; to seek; to request (opinions, feedback etc); to petition 意见[意見] yìjiàn idea; opinion; suggestion; objection; complaint; CL:點|点[dian3],條|条[tiao2] 幽深[幽深] yōushēn serene and hidden in depth or distance 曲折[曲折] qūzhé winding; (fig.) complicated 隐匿[隱匿] yǐnnì to cover up; to hide; to conceal 作案[作案] zuò'àn to commit a crime 亭子[亭子] tíngzi pavilion //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep22/75 words - 14 min 认得[認得] rènde to recognize; to remember sth (or sb) on seeing it; to know 找齐[找齊] zhǎoqí to make uniform; to even up; to make good a deficiency 倾家荡产[傾家蕩產] qīngjiādàngchǎn to lose a family fortune (idiom) 边缘[邊緣] biānyuán edge; fringe; verge; brink; periphery; marginal; borderline 圈[圈] quān circle; ring; loop; classifier for loops, orbits, laps of race etc; CL:個|个[ge4]; to surround; to circle 敛[斂] liǎn to hold back; to restrain; to control (oneself); to collect; Taiwan pr. [lian4] 堤[堤] dī dike; Taiwan pr. [ti2] 储[儲] chǔ to store; to save; to have in reserve; heir; Taiwan pr. [chu2] 泄[泄] xiè to leak (of water or gas); to drip; to drain; to discharge; to leak out; to divulge (secrets); to give vent (to anger, spite etc); to disperse; to reduce 酷暑[酷暑] kùshǔ intense heat; extremely hot weather 抬起[抬起] táiqǐ to lift up 清水[清水] qīngshuǐ fresh water; drinking water; clear water 四边[四邊] sìbiān four sides 亭[亭] tíng pavilion; booth; kiosk; erect 倾泻[傾瀉] qīngxiè to pour down in torrents 犹如[猶如] yóurú similar to; appearing to be 见识[見識] jiànshi to gain first-hand knowledge of sth; to experience for oneself; knowledge; experience; insight 有钱人[有錢人] yǒuqiánrén rich person; the rich 构陷[構陷] gòuxiàn to frame; to bring false charges against 亲生[親生] qīnshēng one's own (child) (i.e. one's child by birth); biological (parents); birth (parents) 纳入[納入] nàrù to bring into; to channel into; to integrate into; to incorporate 空置[空置] kōngzhì to set sth aside; to let sth lie idle; idle; unused 想不到[想不到] xiǎngbudào unexpected; hard to imagine; it had not occurred to me; who could have thought that 勤[勤] qín diligent; industrious; hardworking; frequent; regular; constant 壅塞[壅塞] yōngsè variant of 擁塞|拥塞[yong1 se4] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep22/100 words - 22 min 提早[提早] tízǎo ahead of schedule; sooner than planned; to bring forward (to an earlier time) 断线[斷線] duànxiàn (of a guitar, kite etc) to have a string break; (of a tradition etc) to be discontinued; (telephone or Internet connection) disconnected; cut off 要么[要麼] yàome or; either one or the other 尚且[尚且] shàngqiě (not) even; yet; still 留守[留守] liúshǒu to stay behind to take care of things 晚生[晚生] wǎnshēng I (self-deprecatory, in front of elders) (old) 要紧[要緊] yàojǐn important; urgent 一流[一流] yīliú top quality; front ranking 绳索[繩索] shéngsuǒ rope 缚[縛] fù to bind; to tie; Taiwan pr. [fu2] 事宜[事宜] shìyí matters; arrangements 司机[司機] sījī chauffeur; driver; CL:個|个[ge4] 能否[能否] néngfǒu whether or not; can it or can't it; is it possible? 主张[主張] zhǔzhāng to advocate; to stand for; view; position; stand; proposition; viewpoint; assertion; CL:個|个[ge4] 三军[三軍] sānjūn (in former times) upper, middle and lower army; army of right, center and left; (in modern times) the three armed services: Army, Navy and Air Force 分管[分管] fēnguǎn to be put in charge of; to be responsible for; branched passage 面熟[面熟] miànshú to look familiar; familiar-looking 美女[美女] měinǚ beautiful woman 过目不忘[過目不忘] guòmùbùwàng to have a highly retentive memory; to have sth imprinted in one's memory 企图[企圖] qǐtú to attempt; to try; attempt; CL:種|种[zhong3] 掐断[掐斷] qiāduàn cut off; disconnect 大闹[大鬧] dànào to cause havoc; to run amok 爆燃[爆燃] bàorán to detonate; to ignite 收货人[收貨人] shōuhuòrén consignee 弄醒[弄醒] nòngxǐng to wake sb up //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep22/125 words - 26 min 大一[大一] dàyī first-year university student 一时半刻[一時半刻] yīshíbànkè a short time; a little while 召回[召回] zhàohuí to recall (a product, an ambassador etc) 另案[另案] lìng'àn another case (in law); a case to treat separately 命案[命案] mìng'àn homicide case; murder case 奸细[奸細] jiānxi a spy; a crafty person 逃遁[逃遁] táodùn to escape; to disappear 举家[舉家] jǔjiā the whole family 旅行[旅行] lǚxíng to travel; journey; trip; CL:趟[tang4],次[ci4],個|个[ge4] 密令[密令] mìlìng secret instruction; secret order 震[震] zhèn to shake; to vibrate; to jolt; to quake; excited; shocked; one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing thunder; ☳ 眚[眚] shěng cataract of the eye; error 阿弟[阿弟] ādì younger brother 仰仗[仰仗] yǎngzhàng to rely on; to depend on 出人头地[出人頭地] chūréntóudì to stand out among one's peers (idiom); to excel 水晶[水晶] shuǐjīng crystal 新奇[新奇] xīnqí novelty; new and odd 货色[貨色] huòsè goods; (derog.) stuff; trash 打点[打點] dǎdian to bribe; to get (luggage) ready; to put in order; to organize things; (baseball) RBI (run batted in) 上场[上場] shàngchǎng on stage; to go on stage; to take the field 发髻[髮髻] fàjì hair worn in a bun or coil 瑟瑟[瑟瑟] sèsè trembling; rustling 成色[成色] chéngsè relative purity of silver or gold; purity in carat weight; quality; fineness 舅[舅] jiù maternal uncle 大户[大戶] dàhù great family; rich family; large landlord; conspicuous spender or consumer //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep22/150 words - 31 min 通通[通通] tōngtōng all; entire; complete 门路[門路] ménlù way of doing sth; the right social connection 太太[太太] tàitai married woman; Mrs.; Madam; wife; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 平平[平平] píngpíng average; mediocre 寒酸[寒酸] hánsuān wretched; poverty-stricken; unpresentable (for clothing, gifts etc) 抄录[抄錄] chāolù to make a copy of 道袍[道袍] dàopáo Taoist robe; traditional men's gown 鸡犬升天[雞犬升天] jīquǎnshēngtiān lit. poultry and dogs rise to Heaven (idiom); fig. to ride on sb else's success; Once one man gets a government position, all his cronies get in too; Once sb has cracked the problem, every Tom, Dick and Harry can do it 这天[這天] zhètiān today; this day 效仿[傚仿] xiàofǎng see 仿傚|仿效[fang3 xiao4] 姐姐[姐姐] jiějie older sister; CL:個|个[ge4] 虢[虢] Guó Guo, a kinship group whose members held dukedoms within the Zhou Dynasty realm, including Western Guo 西虢國|西虢国 and Eastern Guo 東虢國|东虢国; surname Guo 工匠[工匠] gōngjiàng artisan; smith 工钱[工錢] gōngqián salary; wages 国库[國庫] guókù public purse; state treasury; national exchequer 心中有鬼[心中有鬼] xīnzhōngyǒuguǐ to harbor ulterior motives (idiom) 解开[解開] jiěkāi to untie; to undo; to solve (a mystery) 绳[繩] shéng rope; CL:根[gen1] 答[答] dá reply; answer; return; respond; echo 途径[途徑] tújìng way; channel 部署[部署] bùshǔ to dispose; to deploy; deployment 大权[大權] dàquán power; authority 改朝换代[改朝換代] gǎicháohuàndài to transition to a new dynasty or regime 整治[整治] zhěngzhì to bring under control; to regulate; to restore to good condition; (coll.) to fix (a person); to prepare (a meal etc) 雷声[雷聲] léishēng thunder //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep22/166 words - 35 min 震动[震動] zhèndòng to shake; to vibrate; to strongly affect; shock; vibration 损失[損失] sǔnshī loss; damage; CL:個|个[ge4]; to lose; to suffer damage 白天[白天] báitiān daytime; during the day; day; CL:個|个[ge4] 迷药[迷藥] míyào knockout drops; incapacitating agent; Mickey Finn 在即[在即] zàijí near at hand; imminent; within sight 显得[顯得] xiǎnde to seem; to look; to appear 撤兵[撤兵] chèbīng to withdraw troops; to retreat 挨着[挨著] āizhe near 巡逻[巡邏] xúnluó to patrol (police, army or navy) 队伍[隊伍] duìwǔ ranks; troops; queue; line; procession; CL:個|个[ge4],支[zhi1],條|条[tiao2] 障[障] zhàng to block; to hinder; to obstruct 耳目[耳目] ěrmù eyes and ears; sb's attention or notice; information; knowledge; spies 腕[腕] wàn wrist; (squid, starfish etc) arm 蚍[蚍] pí see 蚍蜉[pi2 fu2] 蜉[蜉] fú (dragon fly); (large ant); (wasp) 暴露[暴露] bàolù to expose; to reveal; to lay bare; also pr. [pu4 lu4] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep23/25 words - 6 min 途经[途經] tújīng to pass through; via; by way of 资助[資助] zīzhù to subsidize; to provide financial aid; subsidy 流离失所[流離失所] liúlíshīsuǒ destitute and homeless (idiom); forced from one's home and wandering about; displaced 受尽[受盡] shòujìn to suffer enough from; to suffer all kinds of; to have one's fill of 苦难[苦難] kǔnàn suffering 导致[導致] dǎozhì to lead to; to create; to cause; to bring about 憎恶[憎惡] zēngwù to loathe; to hate; to abhor; see also 憎惡|憎恶[zeng1 e4] 暖意[暖意] nuǎnyì warmth 宁愿[寧願] nìngyuàn would rather; better 赔上[賠上] péishàng to pay for sth with the loss of (one's health etc); to have sth come at the cost of (one's reputation etc) 价值[價值] jiàzhí value; worth; fig. values (ethical, cultural etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 赴死[赴死] fùsǐ to meet death 徐行[徐行] xúxíng to walk slowly; to stroll 逞[逞] chěng to show off; to flaunt; to carry out or succeed in a scheme; to indulge; to give free rein to 四更[四更] sìgēng fourth of the five night watch periods 01:00-03:00 (old) 巴结[巴結] bājie to fawn on; to curry favor with; to make up to 久留[久留] jiǔliú to stay for a long time 恳请[懇請] kěnqǐng to request earnestly 缰[韁] jiāng bridle; reins; halter 镫[鐙] dèng stirrup 前驱[前驅] qiánqū precursor; pioneer 以期[以期] yǐqī in order to; hoping to; attempting to; waiting for 扬[揚] yáng to raise; to hoist; the action of tossing or winnowing; scattering (in the wind); to flutter; to propagate 下面[下面] xiàmiàn below; under; next; the following; also pr. [xia4 mian5] 撤军[撤軍] chèjūn to withdraw troops; to retreat //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep23/50 words - 21 min 两边[兩邊] liǎngbian either side; both sides 讨好[討好] tǎohǎo to get the desired outcome; to win favor by fawning on sb; to curry favor with; a fruitful outcome to reward one's labor 听凭[聽憑] tīngpíng to allow (sb to do as he pleases) 佩服[佩服] pèifú to admire 活宝[活寶] huóbǎo buffoon; clown; ridiculous person 妹子[妹子] mèizi (dialect) younger sister; girl 喜盈盈[喜盈盈] xǐyíngyíng happy; joyful 糟糕[糟糕] zāogāo too bad; how terrible; what bad luck; terrible; bad 压迫[壓迫] yāpò to oppress; to repress; to constrict; oppression; stress (physics) 灾荒[災荒] zāihuāng natural disaster; famine 一家人[一家人] yījiārén household; the whole family 联系[聯繫] liánxì connection; contact; relation; to get in touch with; to integrate; to link; to touch 抓紧[抓緊] zhuājǐn to grasp firmly; to pay special attention to; to rush in; to make the most of 穿上[穿上] chuānshang to put on (clothes etc) 搭理[搭理] dāli variant of 答理[da1 li5] 心慌[心慌] xīnhuāng to be flustered; (dialect) irregular heart-beat 不止[不止] bùzhǐ incessantly; without end; more than; not limited to 峰[峰] fēng (of a mountain) high and tapered peak or summit; mountain-like in appearance; highest level; classifier for camels 尝[嘗] cháng to taste; to try; to experience; already; ever; once 美貌[美貌] měimào good looks; beauty; good-looking 睁开[睜開] zhēngkāi to open (one's eyes) 真真[真真] zhēnzhēn really; in fact; genuinely; scrupulously 至宝[至寶] zhìbǎo most valuable treasure; most precious asset 有别[有別] yǒubié different; distinct; unequal; variable 前朝[前朝] qiáncháo the previous dynasty //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep23/71 words - 31 min 江山[江山] jiāngshān rivers and mountains; landscape; country 王朝[王朝] wángcháo dynasty 数数[數數] shǔshù to count; to reckon 隆[隆] lóng grand; intense; prosperous; to swell; to bulge 帝国[帝國] dìguó empire; imperial 笔迹[筆跡] bǐjì handwriting 督办[督辦] dūbàn to oversee; to supervise; superintendent 掘[掘] jué to dig 把戏[把戲] bǎxì acrobatics; jugglery; cheap trick; game 励[勵] lì to encourage; to urge 娇[嬌] jiāo lovable; pampered; tender; delicate; frail 出息[出息] chūxi future prospects; profit; to mature; to grow up 政事[政事] zhèngshì politics; government affairs 要务[要務] yàowù key task; important affair 特产[特產] tèchǎn special local product; (regional) specialty 柱[柱] zhù pillar; CL:根[gen1] 反悔[反悔] fǎnhuǐ to renege; to go back (on a deal); to back out (of a promise) 枢纽[樞紐] shūniǔ hub (e.g. of traffic network); hinge; pivot; fulcrum 结队[結隊] jiéduì to troop (of soldiers etc); convoy 齑粉[齏粉] jīfěn fine powder; broken pieces 擂[擂] léi beat; to grind //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep24/25 words - 13 min 吊坠[吊墜] diàozhuì a pendant (jewelry) 吃食[吃食] chīshi food; edibles 蝇子[蠅子] yíngzi housefly 难不成[難不成] nánbùchéng Is it possible that ... ? 着火[著火] zháohuǒ to ignite; to burn 女的[女的] nǚde woman 过日子[過日子] guòrìzi to live one's life; to pass one's days; to get along 兜[兜] dōu pocket; bag; to wrap up or hold in a bag; to move in a circle; to canvas or solicit; to take responsibility for; to disclose in detail; combat armor (old) 山路[山路] shānlù mountain road 推开[推開] tuīkāi to push open (a gate etc); to push away; to reject; to decline 娃娃[娃娃] wáwa baby; small child; doll 成人[成人] chéngrén adult 七月[七月] Qīyuè July; seventh month (of the lunar year) 苍蝇[蒼蠅] cāngying housefly; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 最先[最先] zuìxiān (the) very first 怒斥[怒斥] nùchì to angrily rebuke; to indignantly denounce 无能[無能] wúnéng incompetence; inability; incapable; powerless 申诉[申訴] shēnsù to file a complaint; to appeal (to an authority, a higher court of justice etc); complaint; appeal 中断[中斷] zhōngduàn to cut short; to break off; to discontinue; to interrupt 迅捷[迅捷] xùnjié fast and nimble 准[准] zhǔn to allow; to grant; in accordance with; in the light of 道喜[道喜] dàoxǐ to congratulate 高山[高山] gāoshān high mountain; alpine 深渊[深淵] shēnyuān abyss 坠入[墜入] zhuìrù to drop into; to fall into //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep24/50 words - 15 min 攀爬[攀爬] pānpá to climb 起伏[起伏] qǐfú to move up and down; to undulate; ups and downs 恰好[恰好] qiàhǎo as it turns out; by lucky coincidence; (of number, time, size etc) just right 深重[深重] shēnzhòng very serious; grave; profound 可恼[可惱] kěnǎo aggravating; irritating 少年[少年] shàonián early youth; youngster; (literary) youth; young man 分晓[分曉] fēnxiǎo the result (becomes apparent); now one understands 族[族] zú race; nationality; ethnicity; clan; by extension, social group (e.g. office workers 上班族) 度过[度過] dùguò to pass; to spend (time); to survive; to get through 难关[難關] nánguān difficulty; crisis 西戎[西戎] Xīróng the Xirong, an ancient ethnic group of Western China from the Zhou Dynasty onwards; Xionites (Central Asian nomads) 菻[菻] lǐn ancient name for east Roman empire 国君[國君] guójūn monarch 避暑[避暑] bìshǔ to be away for the summer holidays; to spend a holiday at a summer resort; to prevent sunstroke 暑[暑] shǔ heat; hot weather; summer heat 厌[厭] yàn to loathe 嚣[囂] xiāo clamor 引水[引水] yǐnshuǐ to pilot a ship; to channel water; to draw water (for irrigation) 潜[潛] qián hidden; secret; latent; to hide; to conceal; to submerge; to dive 屋宇[屋宇] wūyǔ (literary) house; building 俄[俄] é suddenly; very soon 溜[溜] liū to slip away; to escape in stealth; to skate 悬[懸] xuán to hang or suspend; to worry; public announcement; unresolved; baseless; without foundation 败笔[敗筆] bàibǐ a faulty stroke in calligraphy or painting; a faulty expression in writing //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep24/75 words - 19 min 放置[放置] fàngzhì to put 一旁[一旁] yīpáng aside; to the side of 合力[合力] hélì to cooperate 缉捕[緝捕] jībǔ to seize; to apprehend; an arrest 开饭[開飯] kāifàn to serve a meal 侍[侍] shì to serve; to attend upon 会面[會面] huìmiàn to meet with; meeting 晤[晤] wù to meet (socially) 脉[脈] mài arteries and veins; vein (on a leaf, insect wing etc) 案件[案件] ànjiàn case; instance; CL:宗[zong1],樁|桩[zhuang1],起[qi3] 女王[女王] nǚwáng queen 签字[簽字] qiānzì to sign (one's name); signature 画押[畫押] huàyā to sign; to make one's mark 劳动[勞動] láodòng work; toil; physical labor; CL:次[ci4] 郎君[郎君] lángjūn my husband and master (archaic); playboy of rich family; pimp 知悉[知悉] zhīxī to know; to be informed of 重组[重組] chóngzǔ to reorganize; to recombine; recombination 滞[滯] zhì sluggish 没法[沒法] méifǎ at a loss; unable to do anything about it; to have no choice 典[典] diǎn canon; law; standard work of scholarship; literary quotation or allusion; ceremony; to be in charge of; to mortgage or pawn 谓[謂] wèi to speak; to say; to name; to designate; meaning; sense 匿[匿] nì to hide 妖[妖] yāo goblin; witch; devil; bewitching; enchanting; monster; phantom; demon 讹[訛] é error; false; to extort 头衔[頭銜] tóuxián title; rank; appellation //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep24/100 words - 20 min 蒲[蒲] pú refers to various monocotyledonous flowering plants including Acorus calamus and Typha orientalis; common cattail; bullrush 博[博] bó extensive; ample; rich; obtain; aim; to win; to get; plentiful; to gamble 盗窃[盜竊] dàoqiè to steal 讼[訟] sòng litigation 滥[濫] làn overflowing; excessive; indiscriminate 贸易[貿易] màoyì (commercial) trade; CL:個|个[ge4] 隐[隱] yǐn secret; hidden; concealed; (prefix) crypto- 监察[監察] jiānchá to supervise; to control 赋[賦] fù poetic essay; taxation; to bestow on; to endow with 法式[法式] fǎshì rule; method; model 两者[兩者] liǎngzhě both sides 职责[職責] zhízé duty; responsibility; obligation 重叠[重疊] chóngdié to overlap; to superimpose; to telescope; to run together; to duplicate; one over another; superposition; an overlap; redundancy; reduplication (in Chinese grammar, e.g. 散散步[san4 san4 bu4] to have a stroll) 同事[同事] tóngshì colleague; co-worker; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 实务[實務] shíwù practice (customary action, as opposed to theory); practical 接掌[接掌] jiēzhǎng to take over; to take control 无不[無不] wúbù none lacking; none missing; everything is there; everyone without exception 妥[妥] tuǒ suitable; adequate; ready; settled 倍感[倍感] bèigǎn to feel even more; to be extremely (sad, lonely, delighted etc) 痛心[痛心] tòngxīn grieved; pained 元凶[元凶] yuánxiōng chief offender; main culprit 束[束] shù to bind; bunch; bundle; classifier for bunches, bundles, beams of light etc; to control 天子[天子] tiānzǐ the (rightful) emperor; "Son of Heaven" (traditional English translation) 戮[戮] lù to kill 英灵[英靈] yīnglíng spirit of a martyr; spirit of the brave departed; person of remarkable talent //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep24/125 words - 25 min 突袭[突襲] tūxí surprise attack 攘外[攘外] rǎngwài to resist foreign aggression 主要[主要] zhǔyào main; principal; major; primary 毒瘤[毒瘤] dúliú malignant tumor 判[判] pàn to judge; to sentence; to discriminate; to discern; obviously (different) 绞刑[絞刑] jiǎoxíng to execute by hanging 顶头上司[頂頭上司] dǐngtóushàngsi one's immediate superior 第二次[第二次] dì'èrcì the second time; second; number two 有份[有份] yǒufèn to have a share of (responsibility etc); to be concerned; to be involved 引狼入室[引狼入室] yǐnlángrùshì to show the wolf into the house (idiom); to introduce a potential source of trouble 亲口[親口] qīnkǒu one's own mouth; fig. in one's own words; to say sth personally 证实[證實] zhèngshí to confirm (sth to be true); to verify 吃饱[吃飽] chībǎo to eat one's fill 说谎[說謊] shuōhuǎng to lie; to tell an untruth 盘桓[盤桓] pánhuán to pace; to linger; to stay over; to spiral; to hover 保重[保重] bǎozhòng to take care of oneself 凑热闹[湊熱鬧] còurènao to join in the fun; to get in on the action; (fig.) to butt in; to create more trouble 宝石[寶石] bǎoshí precious stone; gem; CL:枚[mei2],顆|颗[ke1] 般[般] bān sort; kind; class; way; manner 默契[默契] mòqì tacit understanding; mutual understanding; rapport; connected at a deep level with each other; (of team members) well coordinated; tight 挂念[掛念] guàniàn concerned 羁绊[羈絆] jībàn trammels; fetters; yoke; to restrain; to hinder; restraint 顶缸[頂缸] dǐnggāng to take the blame; to be a scapegoat; to carry the can 玩忽职守[玩忽職守] wánhūzhíshǒu to neglect one's duty; dereliction of duty; malpractice 诬陷[誣陷] wūxiàn to entrap; to frame; to plant false evidence against sb //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep24/141 words - 30 min 具名[具名] jùmíng to sign; to put one's name to 上疏[上疏] shàngshū (of a court official) to present a memorial to the emperor (old) 半数[半數] bànshù half the number; half 惨死[慘死] cǎnsǐ to die tragically; to meet with a violent death 敌手[敵手] díshǒu opponent; substantial adversary; worthy match; antagonist; in the enemy's hands 付之一炬[付之一炬] fùzhīyījù to put to the torch (idiom); to commit to the flames; to burn sth down deliberately 冤屈[冤屈] yuānqū to receive unjust treatment; injustice 草草[草草] cǎocǎo carelessly; hastily 放纵[放縱] fàngzòng to indulge; to pamper; to connive at; permissive; indulgent; self-indulgent; unrestrained; undisciplined; uncultured; boorish 拚死[拚死] pànsǐ to risk one's life 遗臭万年[遺臭萬年] yíchòuwànnián to have one's name go down in history as a byword for infamy (idiom) 运气[運氣] yùnqi luck (good or bad) 叶子[葉子] yèzi foliage; leaf; CL:片[pian4] 一向[一向] yīxiàng always (previously); a period of time in the recent past 陪葬[陪葬] péizàng to be buried with or next to dead person (of deceased's partner, or of funerary objects) 薄荷[薄荷] bòhe field mint; peppermint //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep25/25 words - 7 min 看不清[看不清] kànbuqīng not able to see clearly 看不懂[看不懂] kànbudǒng unable to make sense of what one is looking at 窟[窟] kū cave; hole 探[探] tàn to explore; to search out; to scout; to visit; to stretch forward 讲解[講解] jiǎngjiě to explain 坐而论道[坐而論道] zuò'érlùndào to sit and pontificate; to find answers through theory and not through practice (idiom) 挥斥方遒[揮斥方遒] huīchìfāngqiú full of vim 毕生[畢生] bìshēng all one's life; lifetime 失怙[失怙] shīhù to be orphaned of one's father 锋芒[鋒芒] fēngmáng tip (of pencil, spear etc); sharp point; cutting edge; spearhead; vanguard 外露[外露] wàilù exposed; appearing on the outside 未经[未經] wèijīng not having undergone; without (having gone though a certain process) 世事[世事] shìshì affairs of life; things of the world 逆臣[逆臣] nìchén rebellious minister 压制[壓制] yāzhì to suppress; to inhibit; to stifle 展[展] zhǎn to spread out; to open up; to exhibit; to put into effect; to postpone; to prolong; exhibition 私仇[私仇] sīchóu personal grudge 痛处[痛處] tòngchù sore spot; place that hurts 万户侯[萬戶侯] wànhùhóu Marquis (highest Han dynasty ducal title meaning lord of 10,000 households); high nobles 韩[韓] Hán Han, one of the Seven Hero States of the Warring States 戰國七雄|战国七雄; Korea from the fall of the Joseon dynasty in 1897; Korea, esp. South Korea 大韓民國|大韩民国; surname Han 荆州[荊州] Jīngzhōu Jingzhou prefecture-level city on Changjiang in Hubei 颂[頌] sòng ode; eulogy; to praise in writing; to wish (in letters) 尽人皆知[盡人皆知] jìnrénjiēzhī known by everyone (idiom); well known; a household name 为此[為此] wèicǐ for this reason; with regards to this; in this respect; in order to do this; to this end 李白[李白] LǐBái Li Bai (701-762), famous Tang Dynasty poet //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep25/50 words - 10 min 才华盖世[才華蓋世] cáihuágàishì peerless talent (idiom); incomparable artistic merit 海内[海內] hǎinèi the whole world; throughout the land; everything under the sun 奔走[奔走] bēnzǒu to run; to rush about; to be on the go 蟠[蟠] pán to coil 凤[鳳] fèng phoenix 定价[定價] dìngjià to set a price; to fix a price 朝野[朝野] cháoyě all levels of society; the imperial court and the ordinary people 南山[南山] Nánshān Nanshan or Namsan, common place name; Nanshan district of Shenzhen City 深圳市, Guangdong 异能[異能] yìnéng different function 做文章[做文章] zuòwénzhāng to make an issue of sth; to fuss; to make a song and dance 遣散[遣散] qiǎnsàn to disband; to dismiss; demobilization 今朝[今朝] jīnzhāo at the present; now 喜讯[喜訊] xǐxùn good news; glad tidings 冕[冕] miǎn crown in the form of a horizontal board with hanging decorations; imperial crown 垦[墾] kěn to reclaim (land); to cultivate 荒地[荒地] huāngdì wasteland; uncultivated land 纷纷[紛紛] fēnfēn one after another; in succession; one by one; continuously; diverse; in profusion; numerous and confused; pell-mell 富足[富足] fùzú rich; plentiful 功不可没[功不可沒] gōngbùkěmò one's contributions cannot go unnoticed (idiom) 着实[著實] zhuóshí truly; indeed; severely; harshly 臂膀[臂膀] bìbǎng arm 福泽[福澤] fúzé good fortune 习[習] xí to practice; to study; habit 兽类[獸類] shòulèi animals 自保[自保] zìbǎo to defend oneself; self-defense; self-preservation //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep25/75 words - 15 min 大使[大使] dàshǐ ambassador; envoy; CL:名[ming2],位[wei4] 垦荒[墾荒] kěnhuāng to open up land (for agriculture) 自重[自重] zìzhòng to conduct oneself with dignity; to be dignified; deadweight 大战[大戰] dàzhàn war; to wage war 欺瞒[欺瞞] qīmán to fool; to hoodwink; to dupe 险恶[險惡] xiǎn'è dangerous; sinister; vicious 状告[狀告] zhuànggào to sue; to take to court; to file a lawsuit 专权[專權] zhuānquán autocracy; dictatorship 无妨[無妨] wúfáng no harm (in doing it); One might as well.; It won't hurt.; no matter; it's no bother 密室[密室] mìshì a room for keeping sth hidden; secret room; hidden chamber 杂役[雜役] záyì odd jobs; part-time worker 挑选[挑選] tiāoxuǎn to choose; to select 凯旋[凱旋] kǎixuán to return in triumph; to return victorious 器重[器重] qìzhòng to regard sth as valuable; to think highly of (a younger person, a subordinate etc) 名臣[名臣] míngchén important official or statesman (in feudal China) 证[證] zhèng certificate; proof; to prove; to demonstrate; to confirm; variant of 症[zheng4] 睦[睦] mù amicable; harmonious 骨肉[骨肉] gǔròu blood relation; kin; one's flesh and blood 如履薄冰[如履薄冰] rúlǚbóbīng lit. as if walking on thin ice (idiom); fig. to be extremely cautious; to be skating on thin ice 伸[伸] shēn to stretch; to extend 护着[護著] hùzhe to protect; to guard; to shield 自有[自有] zìyǒu to possess; to own; to have 胡椒[胡椒] hújiāo pepper 好比[好比] hǎobǐ to be just like; can be compared to 擅闯[擅闖] shànchuǎng to enter without permission; to trespass //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep25/100 words - 22 min 走出[走出] zǒuchū to leave (a room etc); to go out through (a door etc) 巷子[巷子] xiàngzi alley 营救[營救] yíngjiù to rescue 低头[低頭] dītóu to bow the head; to yield; to give in 大运[大運] Dàyùn Mandate of Heaven; the Grand Canal, 1800 km from Beijing to Hangzhou, built starting from 486 BC; usually written 大運河|大运河[Da4 Yun4 he2] 轻信[輕信] qīngxìn to easily trust; gullible; naïve 活该[活該] huógāi (coll.) serve sb right; deservedly; ought; should 伏击[伏擊] fújī ambush; to ambush 凄惨[悽慘] qīcǎn plaintive; mournful; miserable 贸然[貿然] màorán rashly; hastily; without careful consideration 违约[違約] wéiyuē to break a promise; to violate an agreement; to default (on a loan or contract) 减免[減免] jiǎnmiǎn to reduce or waive (taxes, punishment, rent, tuition etc) 府上[府上] fǔshàng (polite) your home; residence 处事[處事] chǔshì to handle affairs; to deal with 外刚内柔[外剛內柔] wàigāngnèiróu soft on the inside despite one's hard shell; appearing tough on the outside as to mask one's inner vulnerability; also written 內柔外剛|内柔外刚[nei4 rou2 wai4 gang1] 三倍[三倍] sānbèi triple 粉身碎骨[粉身碎骨] fěnshēnsuìgǔ lit. torn body and crushed bones (idiom); fig. to die horribly; to sacrifice one's life 耻笑[恥笑] chǐxiào to sneer at sb; to ridicule 用钱[用錢] yòngqian variant of 佣錢|佣钱[yong4 qian5] 追杀[追殺] zhuīshā to chase to kill 再起[再起] zàiqǐ to arise again; to make a comeback; resurgence 风波[風波] fēngbō disturbance; crisis; disputes; restlessness; CL:場|场[chang2] 动荡[動盪] dòngdàng variant of 動蕩|动荡[dong4 dang4] 寻求[尋求] xúnqiú to seek; to look for 晌午[晌午] shǎngwǔ noon //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep25/125 words - 27 min 多么[多麼] duōme how (wonderful etc); what (a great idea etc); however (difficult it may be etc); (in interrogative sentences) how (much etc); to what extent 伟[偉] wěi big; large; great 胖[胖] pàng fat; plump 衬[襯] chèn (of garments) against the skin; to line; lining; to contrast with; to assist financially 暖和[暖和] nuǎnhuo warm; nice and warm 蹄子[蹄子] tízi hoof; (old) wench; hussy 躲懒[躲懶] duǒlǎn to shy away from work; to get by without attending duty 好险[好險] hǎoxiǎn to have a close call; to have a narrow escape 上任[上任] shàngrèn to take office; previous (incumbent); predecessor 兹[茲] zī now; here; this; time; year 长短[長短] chángduǎn length; duration; accident; right and wrong; good and bad; long and short 髯[髯] rán beard; whiskers 二分[二分] èrfēn second part; the equinox 晓得[曉得] xiǎode to know 人头[人頭] réntóu person; number of people; (per) capita; (a person's) head; (Tw) person whose identity is used by sb else (e.g. to create a bogus account) 大路[大路] dàlù avenue; CL:條|条[tiao2] 小路[小路] xiǎolù minor road; lane; pathway; trail 可行[可行] kěxíng feasible 自我介绍[自我介紹] zìwǒjièshào self-introduction; to introduce oneself 委派[委派] wěipài to appoint 责怪[責怪] zéguài to blame; to rebuke 法纪[法紀] fǎjì law and order; rules and discipline 翦[翦] jiǎn variant of 剪[jian3] 适才[適才] shìcái just now; a moment ago 疑问[疑問] yíwèn question; interrogation; doubt //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep25/150 words - 36 min 棋子[棋子] qízǐ chess piece; CL:個|个[ge4],顆|颗[ke1] 推手[推手] tuīshǒu promoter; advocate; driving force; pushing hands (two-person training routine esp. in t'ai chi) 障眼[障眼] zhàngyǎn to hinder the eyesight; (fig.) to trick into not noticing; to blindfold 开脱[開脫] kāituō to exculpate; to absolve; to exonerate 同谋[同謀] tóngmóu to conspire with sb; to plot; a conspirator; a partner in crime; an accomplice 弑[弒] shì to murder a superior; to murder one's parent 长官[長官] zhǎngguān senior official; senior officer; commanding officer; CL:位[wei4]; sir (term of address for senior officer) 类似[類似] lèisì similar; analogous 当众[當眾] dāngzhòng in public; in front of everybody 重病[重病] zhòngbìng serious illness 要挟[要挾] yāoxié to threaten; to blackmail 做错[做錯] zuòcuò to make an error 尽力[盡力] jìnlì to strive one's hardest; to spare no effort 原本[原本] yuánběn originally; original 雅致[雅致] yǎzhì elegant; refined; in good taste 鸿鹄[鴻鵠] hónghú swan; person with noble aspirations 迅速[迅速] xùnsù rapid; speedy; fast 深感[深感] shēngǎn to feel deeply 荣幸[榮幸] róngxìng honored (to have the privilege of ...) 腔[腔] qiāng cavity of body; barrel (e.g. engine cylinder); compartment; tune; accent of speech 热血[熱血] rèxuè hot blood; warm-blooded (animal); endothermic (physiology) 智[智] zhì wisdom; knowledge 踏实[踏實] tāshi firmly-based; steady; steadfast; to have peace of mind; free from anxiety; Taiwan pr. [ta4 shi2] 比不上[比不上] bǐbùshàng can't compare with 健康[健康] jiànkāng health; healthy //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep25/154 words - 37 min 受害人[受害人] shòuhàirén victim 绳结[繩結] shéngjié knot 亥[亥] hài 12th earthly branch: 9-11 p.m., 10th solar month (7th November-6th December), year of the Boar; ancient Chinese compass point: 330° 核[核] hé pit; stone; nucleus; nuclear; to examine; to check; to verify //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep26/25 words - 11 min 不要紧[不要緊] bùyàojǐn unimportant; not serious; it doesn't matter; never mind; it looks all right, but 外伤[外傷] wàishāng injury; wound; trauma 监看[監看] jiānkàn to monitor; to keep an eye on 动向[動向] dòngxiàng trend; tendency 监督[監督] jiāndū to control; to supervise; to inspect 辛劳[辛勞] xīnláo laborious 退回[退回] tuìhuí to return (an item); to send back; to go back 教导[教導] jiàodǎo to instruct; to teach; guidance; teaching 仇视[仇視] chóushì to view sb as an enemy; to be hateful towards 亲眷[親眷] qīnjuàn relatives 决心[決心] juéxīn determination; resolution; determined; firm and resolute; to make up one's mind; CL:個|个[ge4] 改革[改革] gǎigé reform; CL:次[ci4],種|种[zhong3],項|项[xiang4]; to reform 徭[徭] yáo compulsory service 以便[以便] yǐbiàn so that; so as to; in order to 搜捕[搜捕] sōubǔ to hunt and arrest (fugitives); to track down and arrest; a manhunt 双人[雙人] shuāngrén two-person; double; pair; tandem 大爷[大爺] dàye (coll.) father's older brother; uncle; term of respect for older man 老鸨[老鴇] lǎobǎo female brothel keeper 伞[傘] sǎn umbrella; parasol; CL:把[ba3] 宣扬[宣揚] xuānyáng to proclaim; to make public or well known 名号[名號] mínghào name; good reputation; title 积雪[積雪] jīxuě snow; snow cover; snow mantle 郦[酈] Lì surname Li; ancient place name 山南[山南] Shānnán Lhokha prefecture of Tibet, Tibetan: Lho kha 武功山[武功山] Wǔgōngshān Mt Wugong in Jiangxi //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep26/50 words - 17 min 杰[傑] jié hero; heroic; outstanding person; prominent; distinguished 冬夏[冬夏] dōngxià winter and summer 皑[皚] ái white (of snow etc) 夏日[夏日] xiàrì summertime 山顶[山頂] shāndǐng hilltop 高才[高才] gāocái great talent; rare capability; person of outstanding ability 喜[喜] xǐ to be fond of; to like; to enjoy; to be happy; to feel pleased; happiness; delight; glad 受教[受教] shòujiào to receive instruction; to benefit from advice 朝夕[朝夕] zhāoxī morning and night; all the time 耗资[耗資] hàozī to spend; expenditure; to cost 巨大[巨大] jùdà huge; immense; very large; tremendous; gigantic; enormous 打理[打理] dǎlǐ to take care of; to sort out; to manage; to put in order 何不[何不] hébù why not?; why not do (sth)? 教化[教化] jiàohuà to enlighten; to civilize; to indoctrinate; to train (an animal) 获利[獲利] huòlì profit; to obtain benefits; benefits obtained 起意[起意] qǐyì to conceive a scheme; to devise a plan 撕咬[撕咬] sīyǎo to tear at (with the teeth, like one animal attacking another) 国事[國事] guóshì affairs of the nation; politics 不能不[不能不] bùnéngbù have to; cannot but 必经[必經] bìjīng unavoidable; the only (road, entrance etc) 路面[路面] lùmiàn pavement 宽阔[寬闊] kuānkuò expansive; wide; width; thickness 稠密[稠密] chóumì dense 数万[數萬] shùwàn several tens of thousands; many thousand 密布[密布] mìbù to cover densely //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep26/75 words - 28 min 防卫[防衛] fángwèi to defend; defensive; defense 疏松[疏鬆] shūsōng to loosen 十字路口[十字路口] shízìlùkǒu crossroads; intersection 人事[人事] rénshì personnel; human resources; human affairs; ways of the world; (euphemism) sexuality; the facts of life 逃窜[逃竄] táocuàn to run away; to flee in disarray 凶险[兇險] xiōngxiǎn dangerous; ruthless; treacherous 衣装[衣裝] yīzhuāng garment 高下[高下] gāoxià relative superiority (better or worse, stronger or weaker, above or below etc) 效[效] xiào effect; efficacy; to imitate 替身[替身] tìshēn stand-in; substitute; body double; stuntman; scapegoat; fall guy; to stand in for sb else 同案犯[同案犯] tóng'ànfàn accomplice 胆小鬼[膽小鬼] dǎnxiǎoguǐ coward 凑[湊] còu to gather together, pool or collect; to happen by chance; to move close to; to exploit an opportunity 涂[塗] tú to apply (paint etc); to smear; to daub; to blot out; to scribble; to scrawl; (literary) mud; street 再不[再不] zàibù if not, then; otherwise 逃兵[逃兵] táobīng army deserter 得分[得分] défēn to score 姥姥[姥姥] lǎolao (coll.) mother's mother; maternal grandmother 丧家之犬[喪家之犬] sàngjiāzhīquǎn stray dog (idiom) 围堵[圍堵] wéidǔ to blockade; to surround; to hem in 撚[撚] niǎn to play tricks on or toy with; delicate; exquisite (Cantonese) 刑讯[刑訊] xíngxùn interrogation under torture; inquisition 讯问[訊問] xùnwèn to interrogate; to ask about 爽约[爽約] shuǎngyuē to miss an appointment 现钱[現錢] xiànqián cash //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep26/82 words - 30 min 不赖[不賴] bùlài (coll.) not bad; good; fine 破门[破門] pòmén to burst or force open a door; to excommunicate sb (from the Roman Catholic Church); to score a goal (in football, hockey etc) 不带[不帶] bùdài not to have; without; un- 赖[賴] lài to depend on; to hang on in a place; bad; to renege (on promise); to disclaim; to rat (on debts); rascally; to blame; to put the blame on 抓住[抓住] zhuāzhù to grab; to capture 是的[是的] shìde yes, that's right; variant of 似的[shi4 de5] 铁塔[鐵塔] tiětǎ iron tower //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep27/25 words - 8 min 不愿[不願] bùyuàn unwilling; unwillingness 往常[往常] wǎngcháng habitually (in the past); as one used to do formerly; as it used to be 来历不明[來歷不明] láilìbùmíng of unknown origin 鞭[鞭] biān whip or lash; to flog; to whip; conductor's baton; segmented iron weapon (old); penis (of animal, served as food) 一对[一對] yīduì couple; pair 乳[乳] rǔ breast; milk 兄妹[兄妹] xiōngmèi brother(s) and sister(s) 绞[絞] jiǎo to twist (strands into a thread); to entangle; to wring; to hang (by the neck); to turn; to wind; classifier for skeins of yarn 死尸[死屍] sǐshī a corpse; a dead body 糜[糜] méi millet 落入[落入] luòrù to fall into 匪帮[匪幫] fěibāng gang of bandits; criminal gang (formerly often used of political opponents) 良人[良人] liángrén husband (arch.) 风度[風度] fēngdù elegance (for men); elegant demeanor; grace; poise 翩跹[翩躚] piānxiān spry and lively (of dancing and movements) 七十[七十] qīshí seventy; 70 难堪[難堪] nánkān hard to take; embarrassed 耐心[耐心] nàixīn to be patient; patience 史官[史官] shǐguān scribe; court recorder; historian; historiographer 抹去[抹去] mǒqù to erase 正名[正名] zhèngmíng to replace the current name or title of sth with a new one that reflects its true nature; rectification of names (a tenet of Confucian philosophy) 供状[供狀] gòngzhuàng written confession 官老爷[官老爺] guānlǎoye nickname for official 要点[要點] yàodiǎn main point; essential 赎金[贖金] shújīn ransom //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep27/50 words - 25 min 哑巴[啞巴] yǎba mute; muted; a dumb person; to be dumb 打扫[打掃] dǎsǎo to clean; to sweep 扫[掃] sǎo to sweep 扫[掃] sào broom 切成[切成] qiēchéng to cut up (into pieces); to slice; to carve; to dice; to shred 盒子[盒子] hézi box; case 禀[稟] bǐng to make a report (to a superior); to give; to endow; to receive; petition 发令[發令] fālìng to issue an order 无误[無誤] wúwù verified; unmistaken 破坏[破壞] pòhuài destruction; damage; to wreck; to break; to destroy 冤枉[冤枉] yuānwang to accuse wrongly; to treat unjustly; injustice; wronged; not worthwhile 不大[不大] bùdà not very; not too; not often 朋党[朋黨] péngdǎng clique 蚕[蠶] cán silkworm 宵夜[宵夜] xiāoyè midnight snack; late-night snack 嫩[嫩] nèn tender; soft; delicate; light (color); inexperienced; unskilled 冲动[衝動] chōngdòng to have an urge; to be impetuous; impulse; urge 看懂[看懂] kàndǒng to understand what one is reading or watching 过年[過年] guònián to celebrate the Chinese New Year 阻[阻] zǔ to hinder; to block; to obstruct 脱衣服[脫衣服] tuōyīfú undress 妹妹[妹妹] mèimei younger sister; young woman; CL:個|个[ge4] 袍子[袍子] páozi Chinese-style gown 疮[瘡] chuāng sore; skin ulcer 赚钱[賺錢] zhuànqián to earn money; moneymaking 丢人现眼[丟人現眼] diūrénxiànyǎn to make an exhibition of oneself; to be a disgrace //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep27/75 words - 30 min 陶器[陶器] táoqì pottery 草木灰[草木灰] cǎomùhuī plant ash 醋[醋] cù vinegar; jealousy (in love rivalry) 手帕[手帕] shǒupà handkerchief; CL:方[fang1] 陶[陶] táo pottery; pleased 配方[配方] pèifāng prescription; cooking recipe; formulation; completing the square (to solve quadratic equation, math) 医生[醫生] yīshēng doctor; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 没救[沒救] méijiù hopeless; incurable 试一试[試一試] shìyīshì to have a try 流泪[流淚] liúlèi to shed tears 着魔[著魔] zháomó obsessed; bewitched; enchanted; as if possessed 安身[安身] ānshēn to make one's home; to take shelter 索命[索命] suǒmìng to demand sb's life 损坏[損壞] sǔnhuài to damage; to injure 僚[僚] liáo bureaucrat; colleague 系[系] xì system; department; faculty 扯[扯] chě to pull; to tear; (of cloth, thread etc) to buy; to chat; to gossip; (coll.) (Tw) ridiculous; hokey 看作[看作] kànzuò to look upon as; to regard as 意趣[意趣] yìqù interest; point of particular charm and interest 月亮[月亮] yuèliang the moon 宠[寵] chǒng to love; to pamper; to spoil; to favor 防备[防備] fángbèi to guard against 滔[滔] tāo overflow; torrent-dash 平步青云[平步青雲] píngbùqīngyún to rapidly go up in the world; meteoric rise (of a career, social position etc) 单单[單單] dāndān only; merely; just //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep27/100 words - 34 min 异想天开[異想天開] yìxiǎngtiānkāi to imagine the wildest thing; to indulge in fantasy 谈何容易[談何容易] tánhéróngyì easier said than done (idiom) 苍天[蒼天] cāngtiān firmament 发誓[發誓] fāshì to vow; to pledge; to swear 史册[史冊] shǐcè annals 呛[嗆] qiàng to irritate the nose; to choke (of smoke, smell etc); pungent; (coll.) (Tw) to shout at sb; to scold; to speak out against sb 丢人[丟人] diūrén to lose face 贱货[賤貨] jiànhuò bitch; slut 有毒[有毒] yǒudú poisonous 伤口[傷口] shāngkǒu wound; cut 消肿[消腫] xiāozhǒng to reduce swelling; detumescence; (fig.) to streamline (a bloated bureaucracy etc) 止痛[止痛] zhǐtòng to relieve pain; to stop pain; analgesic 入口[入口] rùkǒu entrance; to import 肚[肚] dù belly 换钱[換錢] huànqián to change money; to sell 外敷[外敷] wàifū to apply externally 珍奇[珍奇] zhēnqí rare; strange 药材[藥材] yàocái medicinal ingredient 有效[有效] yǒuxiào effective; in effect; valid 大声[大聲] dàshēng loud voice; in a loud voice; loudly 红色[紅色] hóngsè red (color); revolutionary 渐渐[漸漸] jiànjiàn gradually 金色[金色] jīnsè golden; gold (color) 整整齐齐[整整齊齊] zhěngzhěngqíqí neat and tidy 杆[杆] gān pole; CL:條|条[tiao2],根[gen1] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep27/113 words - 37 min 甜豆[甜豆] tiándòu sugar snap pea 馅[餡] xiàn stuffing; forcemeat; filling 贴[貼] tiē to stick; to paste; to post (e.g. on a blog); to keep close to; to fit snugly; to subsidize; allowance (e.g. money for food or housing); sticker; classifier for sticking plaster: strip 炉[爐] lú stove; furnace 甜[甜] tián sweet 麻利[麻利] máli swift; agile; efficient; quick-witted (colloquial) 凶嫌[兇嫌] xiōngxián alleged killer (or attacker); suspect in a case of violent crime 本身[本身] běnshēn itself; in itself; per se 摆摊[擺攤] bǎitān to set up a vendor's stall in the street 养活[養活] yǎnghuo to provide for; to keep (animals, a family etc); to raise animals; to feed and clothe; support; the necessities of life; to give birth 熬药[熬藥] áoyào to decoct medicinal herbs 追捕[追捕] zhuībǔ to pursue; to be after; to hunt down 刺眼[刺眼] cìyǎn to dazzle; to offend the eyes; dazzling; harsh (light); crude (colors); unsightly //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep28/25 words - 7 min 车夫[車夫] chēfū cart driver; coachman 逼问[逼問] bīwèn to question intensely; to interrogate; to demand information 满城[滿城] Mǎnchéng Mancheng county in Baoding 保定[Bao3 ding4], Hebei 赶来[趕來] gǎnlái to rush over 胡言乱语[胡言亂語] húyánluànyǔ babbling nonsense (idiom); crazy and unfounded ravings; double Dutch 费力[費力] fèilì to expend a great deal of effort 捎[捎] shāo to bring sth to sb; to deliver 所作所为[所作所為] suǒzuòsuǒwéi one's conduct and deeds 挨个[挨個] āigè one by one; in turn 老少[老少] lǎoshào the old and the young 同袍[同袍] tóngpáo fellow soldier; comrade; companion; intimate friend 随后[隨後] suíhòu soon after 形[形] xíng to appear; to look; form; shape 引向[引向] yǐnxiàng to lead to; to draw to; to steer towards 搅动[攪動] jiǎodòng to mix; to stir 朝纲[朝綱] cháogāng laws and discipline of imperial court 牵制[牽制] qiānzhì to control; to curb; to restrict; to impede; to pin down (enemy troops) 观望[觀望] guānwàng to wait and see; to watch from the sidelines; to look around; to survey 居心叵测[居心叵測] jūxīnpǒcè harboring unfathomable motives (idiom) 秉公[秉公] bǐnggōng justly; impartially 偏心[偏心] piānxīn partial; biased; prejudiced; eccentric 搜寻[搜尋] sōuxún to search; to look for 天寒地冻[天寒地凍] tiānhándìdòng cold weather, frozen ground (idiom); bitterly cold 格局[格局] géjú structure; pattern; layout 高远[高遠] gāoyuǎn lofty //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep28/50 words - 18 min 洗脱[洗脫] xǐtuō to cleanse; to purge; to wash away 明争暗斗[明爭暗鬥] míngzhēng'àndòu to fight openly and maneuver covertly (idiom) 稳[穩] wěn settled; steady; stable 主顾[主顧] zhǔgù client; customer 吃素[吃素] chīsù to be a vegetarian 军刀[軍刀] jūndāo military knife; saber 铠甲[鎧甲] kǎijiǎ armor 靠谱[靠譜] kàopǔ reliable; reasonable; probable 粉头[粉頭] fěntóu prostitute (old); crafty character (in opera) 长眼[長眼] zhǎngyǎn to have eyes; (fig.) to look where one is going; to watch one's step; to be cautious 出人命[出人命] chūrénmìng fatal; resulting in sb's death 从中[從中] cóngzhōng from within; therefrom 奇货可居[奇貨可居] qíhuòkějū rare commodity worth hoarding; object for profiteering 身穿[身穿] shēnchuān to wear; wearing (a uniform) 绿色[綠色] lǜsè green 小巷[小巷] xiǎoxiàng alley 散开[散開] sànkāi to separate; to disperse 水道[水道] shuǐdào aqueduct; sewer 抄近路[抄近路] chāojìnlù to take a shortcut 迟早[遲早] chízǎo sooner or later 码[碼] mǎ weight; number; code; to pile; to stack; classifier for length or distance (yard), happenings etc 躲开[躲開] duǒkāi to stay out of (hot water, trouble, awkward situation etc); to avoid (sb) 突发[突發] tūfā to burst out suddenly; sudden outburst 急症[急症] jízhèng acute disease; medical emergency 病死[病死] bìngsǐ to fall ill and die; to die of illness //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep28/75 words - 26 min 概[概] gài general; approximate 平素[平素] píngsù usually; habitually; ordinarily; normally 不怎么[不怎麼] bùzěnme not very; not particularly 算数[算數] suànshù to count numbers; to keep to one's word; to hold (i.e. to remain valid); to count (i.e. to be important) 不见天日[不見天日] bùjiàntiānrì all black, no daylight (idiom); a world without justice 成交[成交] chéngjiāo to complete a contract; to reach a deal 柴[柴] chái firewood; lean (of meat); thin (of a person) 钝[鈍] dùn blunt; stupid 颅[顱] lú forehead; skull 衣着[衣著] yīzhuó clothes 送信[送信] sòngxìn to send word; to deliver a letter 死无对证[死無對證] sǐwúduìzhèng the dead cannot testify (idiom); dead men tell no tales 翻过[翻過] fānguò to turn over; to transform 新土[新土] xīntǔ freshly dug up earth 人为[人為] rénwéi artificial; man-made; having human cause or origin; human attempt or effort 当街[當街] dāngjiē in the middle of the street; facing the street 万千[萬千] wànqiān myriad; multitudinous; multifarious 认作[認作] rènzuò to regard as; to view; to consider sth as; to treat as 慈爱[慈愛] cí'ài love; devotion (to children); affection, esp. towards children 虎口[虎口] hǔkǒu tiger's den; dangerous place; the web between the thumb and forefinger of a hand 再度[再度] zàidù once more; once again; one more time 言行不一[言行不一] yánxíngbùyī (idiom) to say one thing and do another 纵然[縱然] zòngrán even if; even though 董[董] dǒng to supervise; to direct; director 孝子[孝子] xiàozǐ filial son //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep28/100 words - 29 min 黯[黯] àn deep black; dark; dull (color) 汉[漢] hàn man 刃[刃] rèn edge of blade 邻人[鄰人] línrén neighbor 宽宥[寬宥] kuānyòu to pardon; to forgive 偿命[償命] chángmìng to pay with one's life 姬[姬] jī woman; concubine; female entertainer (archaic) 布衣[布衣] bùyī plain cotton clothing; (literary) the common people 卜卦[卜卦] bǔguà to divine using the trigrams; fortune telling 到来[到來] dàolái to arrive; arrival; advent 情形[情形] qíngxing circumstances; situation; CL:個|个[ge4] 出[齣] chū variant of 出[chu1] (classifier for plays or chapters of classical novels) 戏[戲] xì trick; drama; play; show; CL:齣|出[chu1],場|场[chang3],臺|台[tai2] 东主[東主] dōngzhǔ owner (e.g. of a shop) 亲笔[親筆] qīnbǐ in one's own handwriting 卜[卜] bǔ to divine; to forecast or estimate; (of a place to live etc) to choose 唱戏[唱戲] chàngxì to perform in opera 出钱[出錢] chūqián to pay 老娘[老娘] lǎoniáng my old mother; I, this old woman; my old lady (colloquial); maternal grandmother; midwife 看戏[看戲] kànxì to watch a play; to watch passively (i.e. from the sidelines, from the crowd) 酷爱[酷愛] kù'ài to be keen on; to have a passion for 老家伙[老傢伙] lǎojiāhuo variant of 老家伙[lao3 jia1 huo5] 捕风捉影[捕風捉影] bǔfēngzhuōyǐng lit. chasing the wind and clutching at shadows (idiom); fig. groundless accusations; to act on hearsay evidence 断章取义[斷章取義] duànzhāngqǔyì to quote out of context (idiom) 酒窖[酒窖] jiǔjiào wine cellar //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep28/119 words - 35 min 住址[住址] zhùzhǐ address 进行[進行] jìnxíng to advance; to conduct; underway; in progress; to do; to carry out; to carry on; to execute 接单[接單] jiēdān to take a customer's order; (of a taxi driver) to accept a booking; (of a delivery rider) to accept a delivery job 圈套[圈套] quāntào trap; snare; trick 过早[過早] guòzǎo premature; untimely 不起眼[不起眼] bùqǐyǎn unremarkable; nothing out of the ordinary 敦[敦] dūn kindhearted; place name 从容[從容] cóngróng to go easy; unhurried; calm; Taiwan pr. [cong1 rong2] 清晨[清晨] qīngchén early morning 凉州[涼州] Liángzhōu Liangzhou district of Wuwei city 武威市[Wu3 wei1 shi4], Gansu 捷足先登[捷足先登] jiézúxiāndēng the quick-footed climb up first (idiom); the early bird catches the worm; first come, first served 耍[耍] shuǎ to play with; to wield; to act (cool etc); to display (a skill, one's temper etc) 高看[高看] gāokàn to attach importance to sth; to value 诏书[詔書] zhàoshū edict; written imperial order 铁证[鐵證] tiězhèng ironclad evidence; conclusive proof 到头来[到頭來] dàotóulái in the end; finally; as a result 两回事[兩回事] liǎnghuíshì two quite different things; two unrelated matters 两相[兩相] liǎngxiāng both sides 正式[正式] zhèngshì formal; official //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep29/25 words - 10 min 盖上[蓋上] gàishang to cover 放大[放大] fàngdà to enlarge; to magnify 热乎[熱乎] rèhu warm; hot; affectionate; ardent 夜里[夜裡] yèli during the night; at night; nighttime 吃法[吃法] chīfǎ way of eating; how something is eaten; how a dish is prepared; the way a dish is to be cooked 媳妇[媳婦] xífù daughter-in-law; wife (of a younger man); young married woman; young woman 安息[安息] ānxī to rest; to go to sleep; to rest in peace; (history) Parthia 茴香[茴香] huíxiāng fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) 非得[非得] fēiděi (followed by a verb phrase, then – optionally – 不可, or 不行 etc) must 游戏[遊戲] yóuxì game; CL:場|场[chang3]; to play 当回事[當回事] dànghuíshì to take seriously (often with negative expression: "don't take it too seriously"); to treat conscientiously 景教[景教] Jǐngjiào Nestorian Christianity 担任[擔任] dānrèn to hold a governmental office or post; to assume office of; to take charge of; to serve as 纠缠[糾纏] jiūchán to be in a tangle; to nag 孬种[孬種] nāozhǒng coward; useless scoundrel 手足[手足] shǒuzú hands and feet; (fig.) brothers; retinue, henchmen, accomplices 欺辱[欺辱] qīrǔ to humiliate; humiliation 天亮[天亮] tiānliàng dawn; daybreak 瞪[瞪] dèng to open (one's eyes) wide; to stare at; to glare at 种地[種地] zhòngdì to farm; to work the land 契约[契約] qìyuē agreement; contract 鬼鬼祟祟[鬼鬼祟祟] guǐguǐsuìsuì sneaky; secretive; furtive 疯子[瘋子] fēngzi madman; lunatic 令牌[令牌] lìngpái (archaic) wooden or metal token of authority; (fig.) decree; directive; (computing) token 情绪[情緒] qíngxù mood; state of mind; moodiness; CL:種|种[zhong3] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep29/50 words - 17 min 强烈[強烈] qiángliè intense; (violently) strong 周详[周詳] zhōuxiáng meticulous; thorough; comprehensive; complete; detailed 找出[找出] zhǎochū to find; to search out 父子[父子] fùzǐ father and son 当心[當心] dāngxīn to take care; to look out 扣帽子[扣帽子] kòumàozi to tag sb with unfair label; power word 乱套[亂套] luàntào in a mess; upside down 骂人[罵人] màrén to swear or curse (at people); to scold or yell at someone 知人知面不知心[知人知面不知心] zhīrénzhīmiànbùzhīxīn one may know a person for a long time without understanding his true nature (idiom) 门卫[門衛] ménwèi guard at gate; sentry 擅自[擅自] shànzì without permission 法度[法度] fǎdù (a) law 情势[情勢] qíngshì situation; circumstance 把握[把握] bǎwò to grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance; certainty; sure (of the outcome) 澄清[澄清] chéngqīng clear (of liquid); limpid; to clarify; to make sth clear; to be clear (about the facts) 拆开[拆開] chāikāi to dismantle; to disassemble; to open up (sth sealed); to unpick 爪[爪] zhǎo foot of a bird or animal; paw; claws; talons 暗指[暗指] ànzhǐ to hint at; to imply; sth hidden 爪子[爪子] zhuǎzi (animal's) claw 留意[留意] liúyì to be mindful; to pay attention to; to take note of 幸而[幸而] xìng'ér by good fortune; luckily 翰林院[翰林院] Hànlínyuàn Imperial Hanlin Academy, lasting from Tang dynasty until 1911 帮子[幫子] bāngzi outer (of cabbage etc); upper (of a shoe); (coll.) group; gang 愣[愣] lèng to look distracted; to stare blankly; distracted; blank; (coll.) unexpectedly; rash; rashly 长兄[長兄] zhǎngxiōng eldest brother //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep29/75 words - 26 min 孙子[孫子] sūnzi grandson; son's son 去世[去世] qùshì to pass away; to die 王孙[王孫] wángsūn children of the nobility 高手[高手] gāoshǒu expert; past master; dab hand 造舆论[造輿論] zàoyúlùn to build up public opinion; to create a fuss 审议[審議] shěnyì deliberation; pondering; due consideration 孤傲[孤傲] gū'ào proud and aloof 装病[裝病] zhuāngbìng to feign illness; to malinger 涉嫌[涉嫌] shèxián to be a suspect (in a crime); to be suspected of 父兄[父兄] fùxiōng father and elder brother(s); head of the family; patriarch 总归[總歸] zǒngguī eventually; after all; anyhow 来日[來日] láirì future days; (literary) the next day; (old) past days 窑[窯] yáo kiln; oven; coal pit; cave dwelling; (coll.) brothel 切削[切削] qiēxiāo to cut; cutting; machining 器物[器物] qìwù implement; utensil; article; object 慧眼[慧眼] huìyǎn an all-seeing mind; mental perception; insight; acumen 老婆[老婆] lǎopó (coll.) wife 楼梯口[樓梯口] lóutīkǒu head of a flight of stairs 指令[指令] zhǐlìng order; command; instruction 好不容易[好不容易] hǎobùróngyì with great difficulty; very difficult 蛋[蛋] dàn egg; CL:個|个[ge4],打[da2]; oval-shaped thing 小卒[小卒] xiǎozú foot soldier; minor figure; a nobody; (chess) pawn 别着急[別著急] biézháojí Don't worry! 下达[下達] xiàdá to transmit down (a chain of command); to pass down (to lower level); to issue; to send through 恩断义绝[恩斷義絕] ēnduànyìjué to split up; to break all ties //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep29/96 words - 32 min 拥趸[擁躉] yōngdǔn fan; fanatic 乘车[乘車] chéngchē to ride (in a car or carriage); to drive; to motor 所幸[所幸] suǒxìng fortunately (formal writing) 娶妻[娶妻] qǔqī to take a wife; to get married (man) 唱歌[唱歌] chànggē to sing a song 无暇[無暇] wúxiá too busy; to have no time for; fully occupied 顾家[顧家] gùjiā to take care of one's family 特权[特權] tèquán prerogative; privilege; privileged 车驾[車駕] jūjià carriage 口水[口水] kǒushuǐ saliva 等一等[等一等] děngyīděng wait a moment 招供[招供] zhāogòng to confess 稍等[稍等] shāoděng to wait a moment 才识[才識] cáishí ability and insight 猫[貓] māo cat; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; (dialect) to hide oneself; (coll.) modem 除掉[除掉] chúdiào to eliminate 乡[鄉] xiāng country or countryside; native place; home village or town; township (PRC administrative unit) 养老[養老] yǎnglǎo to provide for the elderly (family members); to enjoy a life in retirement 二十多[二十多] èrshíduō over 20 养育[養育] yǎngyù to rear; to bring up; to nurture 信差[信差] xìnchāi messenger //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep30/25 words - 6 min 下山[下山] xiàshān (of the sun) to set 锦衣玉食[錦衣玉食] jǐnyīyùshí brocade garments, jade meals (idiom); a life of luxury; extravagance 棚[棚] péng shed; canopy; shack 村姑[村姑] cūngū village girl; country bumpkin 心眼[心眼] xīnyǎn heart; intention; conscience; consideration; cleverness; tolerance 实话[實話] shíhuà truth 建立[建立] jiànlì to establish; to set up; to found 问好[問好] wènhǎo to say hello to; to send one's regards to 山野[山野] shānyě mountain and fields 布帛[布帛] bùbó cloth and silk; cotton and silk textiles 此间[此間] cǐjiān here; this place 体会[體會] tǐhuì to know from experience; to learn through experience; to realize; understanding; experience 救世[救世] jiùshì salvation 沽名钓誉[沽名釣譽] gūmíngdiàoyù to angle for fame (idiom); to fish for compliments 小狗[小狗] xiǎogǒu pup; puppy 汪[汪] wāng expanse of water; ooze; (onom.) bark; classifier for liquids: pool, puddle 顾不上[顧不上] gùbushàng cannot attend to or manage 拉倒[拉倒] lādǎo to pull down; (coll.) to let it go; to drop it 请缨[請纓] qǐngyīng to volunteer for military service; to offer oneself for an assignment 三代[三代] sāndài three generations of a family; the three earliest dynasties (Xia, Shang and Zhou) 诏狱[詔獄] zhàoyù imperial prison 柳树[柳樹] liǔshù willow 夜夜[夜夜] yèyè every night 寐[寐] mèi to sleep soundly 放眼[放眼] fàngyǎn to survey; to view broadly //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep30/50 words - 24 min 高高兴兴[高高興興] gāogāoxìngxìng cheerful and optimistic; in a good mood; gaily 钦[欽] qīn to respect; to admire; to venerate; by the emperor himself 顾及[顧及] gùjí to take into consideration; to attend to 私信[私信] sīxìn private correspondence; personal letter; (computing) personal message (PM); to message sb 清白[清白] qīngbái pure; innocent 停车[停車] tíngchē to pull up (stop one's vehicle); to park; (of a machine) to stop working; to stall 结了[結了] jiéle that's that; that's it; that will do 知法犯法[知法犯法] zhīfǎfànfǎ to know the law and break it (idiom); consciously going against the rules 死活[死活] sǐhuó life or death; fate; no matter what; anyway; for the life of me 执法[執法] zhífǎ to enforce a law; law enforcement 困[睏] kùn sleepy; tired 肥[肥] féi fat; fertile; loose-fitting or large; to fertilize; to become rich by illegal means; fertilizer; manure 犊子[犢子] dúzi calf 知己知彼[知己知彼] zhījǐzhībǐ know yourself, know your enemy (idiom, from Sunzi's "The Art of War" 孫子兵法|孙子兵法[Sun1 zi3 Bing1 fa3]) 百战不殆[百戰不殆] bǎizhànbùdài to come unscathed through a hundred battles (idiom, from Sunzi's "The Art of War" 孫子兵法|孙子兵法[Sun1 zi3 Bing1 fa3]); to win every fight 路数[路數] lùshù social connections; stratagem; method; approach; movement (martial arts); (sb's) background story 抱粗腿[抱粗腿] bàocūtuǐ to latch on to the rich and powerful 清醒[清醒] qīngxǐng clear-headed; sober; awake 相比[相比] xiāngbǐ to compare 愚[愚] yú to be stupid; to cheat or deceive; me or I (modest) 捐[捐] juān to contribute; to donate; contribution; tax; to abandon 住口[住口] zhùkǒu shut up; shut your mouth; stop talking 劳[勞] láo to toil; labor; laborer; to put sb to trouble (of doing sth); meritorious deed; to console (Taiwan pr. [lao4] for this sense) 公安[公安] gōng'ān (Ministry of) Public Security; public safety; public security 咬牙[咬牙] yǎoyá to clench one's teeth; to grind the teeth; gnaw //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep30/75 words - 31 min 倒下[倒下] dǎoxià to collapse; to topple over 铁打[鐵打] tiědǎ made of iron; strong as iron 工坊[工坊] gōngfáng workshop 挂怀[掛懷] guàhuái concerned; troubled; having sth on one's mind 笼[籠] lóng enclosing frame made of bamboo, wire etc; cage; basket; steamer basket; to cover; to cage; to embrace; to manipulate through trickery 笼[籠] lǒng to cover; to cage; covering; also pr. [long2] 有眉目[有眉目] yǒuméimù to begin to take shape; to be about to materialize 心切[心切] xīnqiè eager; impatient; guileless 讨巧[討巧] tǎoqiǎo to act cleverly to get what one desires; to get the best at least expense 人选[人選] rénxuǎn choice of person; candidate 暖暖[暖暖] Nuǎnnuǎn Nuannuan district of Keelung City 基隆市[Ji1 long2 shi4], Taiwan 心目[心目] xīnmù mind 安身立命[安身立命] ānshēnlìmìng settle down and get on with one's pursuit 细碎[細碎] xìsuì fragments; bits and pieces 核心[核心] héxīn core; nucleus 看不出[看不出] kànbuchū can't see; can't make out; unable to tell 破绽[破綻] pòzhàn hole or tear in cloth; mistake or gap in a speech or theory 嘱咐[囑咐] zhǔfù to tell; to exhort; injunction 天涯海角[天涯海角] tiānyáhǎijiǎo the ends of the earth; separated worlds apart 指认[指認] zhǐrèn to identify 不定[不定] bùdìng indefinite; indeterminate; (botany) adventitious 退路[退路] tuìlù a way out; a way to retreat; leeway 禳[禳] ráng sacrifice for avoiding calamity 三次[三次] sāncì third; three times; (math.) degree three, cubic (equation) 水陆[水陸] shuǐlù water and land; by water and land (transport); amphibian; delicacies from land and sea 转运[轉運] zhuǎnyùn to forward goods; to ship; to distribute; transshipment; a lucky break; change of fortune (for the better) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep30/84 words - 33 min 结党营私[結黨營私] jiédǎngyíngsī to gang up for personal interest (idiom); to form a clique 阖家[闔家] héjiā variant of 合家[he2 jia1] 落魄[落魄] luòpò down and out; in dire straits; unrestrained; unconventional; also pr. [luo4 tuo4] 穷困[窮困] qióngkùn destitute; wretched poverty 擢升[擢升] zhuóshēng to promote (sb); to upgrade; to ascend 扳[扳] bān to pull; to turn (sth) around; to turn around (a situation); to recoup 夺取[奪取] duóqǔ to seize; to capture; to wrest control of 处死[處死] chǔsǐ an execution; to put sb to death 子夜[子夜] zǐyè midnight //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep31/25 words - 10 min 顺势[順勢] shùnshì to take advantage; to seize an opportunity; in passing; without taking extra trouble; conveniently 便当[便當] biàndāng convenient; handy; easy; bento (a meal in a partitioned box); lunchbox 志向[志向] zhìxiàng ambition; goal; ideal; aspiration 看法[看法] kànfǎ way of looking at a thing; view; opinion; CL:個|个[ge4] 为准[為準] wéizhǔn to serve as the norm; ...shall prevail (as standard for rules, regulations, price etc) 废人[廢人] fèirén handicapped person; useless person 拿捏[拿捏] nániē to grasp; (dialect) affecting shyness; coy; to create difficulties 观点[觀點] guāndiǎn point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; CL:個|个[ge4] 视野[視野] shìyě field of view; horizon 真理[真理] zhēnlǐ truth; CL:個|个[ge4] 多言[多言] duōyán wordy; talkative 终极[終極] zhōngjí ultimate; final 死节[死節] sǐjié to die or be martyred for a noble cause; to be faithful unto death 一说[一說] yīshuō an expression of opinion; according to some 说到底[說到底] shuōdàodǐ in the final analysis; in the end 浅见[淺見] qiǎnjiàn shallow opinion; humble opinion 鲲鹏展翅[鯤鵬展翅] kūnpéngzhǎnchì lit. the giant Peng bird spreads its wings and begins to fly; displaying awesome power and momentum at the outset; to have the world at one's feet 诈[詐] zhà to cheat; to swindle; to pretend; to feign; to draw sb out; to try to extract information by deceit or bluff 苦心[苦心] kǔxīn painstaking effort; to take a lot of trouble; laborious at pains 白费[白費] báifèi to waste (one's energy etc) 受宠若惊[受寵若驚] shòuchǒngruòjīng overwhelmed by favor from superior (humble expr.) 重任[重任] zhòngrèn heavy responsibility 处决[處決] chǔjué to execute (a condemned criminal) 胆[膽] dǎn gall bladder; courage; guts; gall; inner container (e.g. bladder of a football, inner container of a thermos) 虚[虛] xū emptiness; void; abstract theory or guiding principles; empty or unoccupied; diffident or timid; false; humble or modest; (of health) weak; virtual; in vain //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep31/50 words - 19 min 不足为虑[不足為慮] bùzúwéilǜ to give no cause for anxiety; nothing to worry about 情谊[情誼] qíngyì friendship; camaraderie 倘若[倘若] tǎngruò provided that; supposing that; if 决议[決議] juéyì a resolution; to pass a resolution 躲藏[躲藏] duǒcáng to conceal oneself; to go into hiding; to take cover 栽赃[栽贓] zāizāng to frame sb (by planting sth on them) 政敌[政敵] zhèngdí political enemy; opponent 杀敌[殺敵] shādí to attack the enemy 招数[招數] zhāoshù move (in chess, on stage, in martial arts); gambit; trick; scheme; movement; same as 著數|着数[zhao1 shu4] 人尽皆知[人盡皆知] rénjìnjiēzhī see 盡人皆知|尽人皆知[jin4 ren2 jie1 zhi1] 勺[勺] sháo spoon; ladle; CL:把[ba3]; abbr. for 公勺[gong1 shao2], centiliter (unit of volume) 烩[燴] huì to braise; to cook in soy and vinegar; braised; cooked in soy and vinegar 移交[移交] yíjiāo to transfer; to hand over 插件[插件] chājiàn plug-in (software component) 一部分[一部分] yībùfen portion; part of; subset 音讯[音訊] yīnxùn letters; mail; news; messages; correspondence 未卜[未卜] wèibǔ not foreseen; unpredictable; not on the cards 收服[收服] shōufú to subdue; to force to capitulate; to reduce to submission; to soothe 差别[差別] chābié difference; distinction; disparity 审时度势[審時度勢] shěnshíduóshì to judge the hour and size up the situation; to take stock 和颜悦色[和顏悅色] héyányuèsè amiable manner; pleasant countenance 素养[素養] sùyǎng (personal) accomplishment; attainment in self-cultivation 翻身[翻身] fānshēn to turn over (when lying); (fig.) to free oneself; to emancipate oneself; to bring about a change of one's fortunes 姓氏[姓氏] xìngshì family name 贬损[貶損] biǎnsǔn to mock; to disparage; to belittle //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep31/75 words - 25 min 内疚[內疚] nèijiù guilty conscience; to feel a twinge of guilt 纯粹[純粹] chúncuì pure; unadulterated; purely; completely 良善[良善] liángshàn good 泯[泯] mǐn to vanish; to die out; to obliterate 手痒[手癢] shǒuyǎng (fig.) to itch (to do sth) 牢狱之灾[牢獄之災] láoyùzhīzāi imprisonment 充裕[充裕] chōngyù abundant; ample; plenty; abundance 统御[統御] tǒngyù control 造福[造福] zàofú to benefit (e.g. the people) 认定[認定] rèndìng to maintain (that sth is true); to determine (a fact); determination (of an amount); of the firm opinion; to believe firmly; to set one's mind on; to identify with 相伴[相伴] xiāngbàn to accompany sb; to accompany each other 相称[相稱] xiāngchèn to match; to suit; mutually compatible 清洗[清洗] qīngxǐ to wash; to clean; to purge 撇清[撇清] piěqīng to say a matter has no relationship with the individual referred to, to emphasise one is innocent or in the clear 帐目[帳目] zhàngmù account 红颜[紅顏] hóngyán a beautiful woman; young beauties; youths; rosy cheeks 质押[質押] zhìyā to pawn; to pledge 性情[性情] xìngqíng nature; temperament 逃生[逃生] táoshēng to flee for one's life 祝融[祝融] Zhùróng God of Fire 关公[關公] Guāngōng Lord Guan (i.e. 關羽|关羽[Guan1 Yu3]) 切口[切口] qiēkǒu incision; notch; slit; gash; margin of a page; trimmed edge (of a page in a book) 检[檢] jiǎn to check; to examine; to inspect; to exercise restraint 死战[死戰] sǐzhàn fight to the death; desperate struggle 遍布[遍布] biànbù to cover the whole (area); to be found throughout //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep31/92 words - 31 min 境[境] jìng border; place; condition; boundary; circumstances; territory 斩草除根[斬草除根] zhǎncǎochúgēn to cut weeds and eliminate the roots (idiom); to destroy root and branch; to eliminate completely 灰飞烟灭[灰飛煙滅] huīfēiyānmiè lit. scattered ashes and dispersed smoke (idiom); fig. to be annihilated; to vanish in a puff of smoke 复现[復現] fùxiàn to reappear; to persist (in memory) 畏[畏] wèi to fear 潜逃[潛逃] qiántáo to abscond; to slink off 这般[這般] zhèbān like this; this way 抵挡[抵擋] dǐdǎng to resist; to hold back; to stop; to ward off; to withstand 诋毁[詆毀] dǐhuǐ to vilify; to slander; vilification 迁[遷] qiān to move; to shift; to change (a position or location etc); to promote 同人[同人] tóngrén people from the same workplace or profession; co-worker; colleague; pop culture enthusiasts who create fan fiction etc 强健[強健] qiángjiàn sturdy 胸中[胸中] xiōngzhōng one's mind 锦绣[錦繡] jǐnxiù beautiful 亏[虧] kuī deficiency; deficit; luckily; it's lucky that...; (often ironically) fancy that... 狼子野心[狼子野心] lángzǐyěxīn ambition of wild wolves (idiom); rapacious designs 殊[殊] shū different; unique; special; very; (classical) to behead; to die; to cut off; to separate; to surpass //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep32/25 words - 7 min 争斗[爭鬥] zhēngdòu struggle; war 烈[烈] liè ardent; intense; fierce; stern; upright; to give one's life for a noble cause; exploits; achievements 操控[操控] cāokòng to control; to manipulate 大胆[大膽] dàdǎn brazen; audacious; outrageous; bold; daring; fearless 非议[非議] fēiyì to criticize 平衡[平衡] pínghéng balance; equilibrium 精力[精力] jīnglì energy 政权[政權] zhèngquán regime; political power 异心[異心] yìxīn disloyalty; infidelity 赤诚[赤誠] chìchéng utterly sincere; wholly devoted 照办[照辦] zhàobàn to follow the rules; to do as instructed; to play by the book; to comply with a request 捕杀[捕殺] bǔshā to hunt and kill (an animal or fish) 没脸[沒臉] méiliǎn ashamed; embarrassed; not having the face (to meet people); not daring (out of shame) 惴惴不安[惴惴不安] zhuìzhuìbù'ān to be on tenterhooks (idiom); to be anxious and frightened 舍命[捨命] shěmìng to risk one's life 期待[期待] qīdài to look forward to; to await; expectation 心动[心動] xīndòng heartbeat; heart rate; (fig.) emotionally affected; aroused (of desire, emotion, interest etc) 不得已[不得已] bùdéyǐ to act against one's will; to have no alternative but to; to have to; to have no choice; must 好奇[好奇] hàoqí inquisitive; curious; inquisitiveness; curiosity 验[驗] yàn to examine; to test; to check 真假[真假] zhēnjiǎ genuine or fake; true or false 输赢[輸贏] shūyíng win or loss; outcome 工友[工友] gōngyǒu workmate 绫[綾] líng damask; thin silk 挪用[挪用] nuóyòng to shift (funds); to (legitimately) take funds set aside for one purpose in order to use them for another; to embezzle; to misappropriate //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep32/50 words - 13 min 制度[制度] zhìdù system (e.g. political, adminstrative etc); institution; CL:個|个[ge4] 形同虚设[形同虛設] xíngtóngxūshè to exist in name only; empty shell; useless (idiom) 依法治国[依法治國] yīfǎzhìguó to rule according to the law 一言[一言] yīyán one sentence; brief remark 助长[助長] zhùzhǎng to encourage; to foster; to foment 终生[終生] zhōngshēng throughout one's life; lifetime; lifelong 驱使[驅使] qūshǐ to urge; to prompt; to spur on; to order sb about 告别[告別] gàobié to leave; to bid farewell to; to say good-bye to 把酒[把酒] bǎjiǔ to raise one's wine cup 早死[早死] zǎosǐ early demise; untimely death 培养[培養] péiyǎng to cultivate; to breed; to foster; to nurture; to educate; to groom (for a position); education; fostering; culture (biology) 弟子[弟子] dìzǐ disciple; follower 仁义道德[仁義道德] rényìdàodé compassion, duty, propriety and integrity (idiom); all the traditional virtues; mainly used sarcastically, to mean hypocritical 教会[教會] jiàohuì Christian church 仁义[仁義] rényì benevolence and righteousness 呕心沥血[嘔心瀝血] ǒuxīnlìxuè lit. to spit out one's heart and spill blood (idiom); to work one's heart out; blood, sweat and tears 无量[無量] wúliàng measureless; immeasurable 大势所趋[大勢所趨] dàshìsuǒqū general trend; irresistible trend 天道[天道] tiāndào natural law; heavenly law; weather (dialect) 逆转[逆轉] nìzhuǎn to turn back; to reverse 赠予[贈予] zèngyǔ to give a present; to accord (a favor); to grant 豁[豁] huò clear; open; exempt (from); liberal-minded 女婿[女婿] nǚxu daughter's husband; son-in-law 三级[三級] sānjí grade 3; third class; category C 大红袍[大紅袍] dàhóngpáo an expensive type of oolong tea //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep32/75 words - 23 min 扎[扎] zhā to prick; to run or stick (a needle etc) into; jug (a classifier for liquids such as beer) 转眼[轉眼] zhuǎnyǎn in a flash; in the blink of an eye; to glance 过错[過錯] guòcuò mistake; fault; responsibility (for a fault) 赴宴[赴宴] fùyàn to attend a banquet 崭新[嶄新] zhǎnxīn brand new 不吉[不吉] bùjí unlucky; inauspicious; ominous 何干[何干] hégān what business? 赶不及[趕不及] gǎnbùjí not enough time (to do sth); too late (to do sth) 唾[唾] tuò saliva; to spit 邪[邪] xié demonic; iniquitous; nefarious; evil; unhealthy influences that cause disease (Chinese medicine); (coll.) strange; abnormal 泛[泛] fàn to float; to be suffused with; general; extensive; non-specific; flood; pan- (prefix) 油光[油光] yóuguāng glossy; gleaming; shiny (due to greasiness); slick; greasy; oily 好汉[好漢] hǎohàn hero; strong and courageous person; CL:條|条[tiao2] 当口[當口] dāngkǒu at that moment; just then 棺材[棺材] guāncai coffin; CL:具[ju4],口[kou3] 进贡[進貢] jìngòng to offer tribute; to pay tribute that a vassal owes to his suzerain 颜色[顏色] yánsè color; countenance; appearance; facial expression; pigment; dyestuff 永世[永世] yǒngshì eternal; forever 唠[嘮] láo to chatter 搭把手[搭把手] dābǎshǒu to help out 憋气[憋氣] biēqì to feel suffocated or oppressed; to choke with resentment; to feel injured or resentful 欺人太甚[欺人太甚] qīréntàishèn to bully intolerably (idiom) 人见人爱[人見人愛] rénjiànrén'ài loved by all; to have universal appeal 死心[死心] sǐxīn to give up; to admit failure; to drop the matter; to reconcile oneself to loss; to have no more illusions about 大家闺秀[大家閨秀] dàjiāguīxiù girl from a wealthy family; unmarried daughter of a noble house //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep32/86 words - 34 min 微妙[微妙] wēimiào subtle 勾[勾] gōu to attract; to arouse; to tick; to strike out; to delineate; to collude; variant of 鉤|钩[gou1], hook 武功[武功] wǔgōng martial art; military accomplishments; (Peking opera) martial arts feats 稀松[稀鬆] xīsōng poor; sloppy; unconcerned; heedless; lax; unimportant; trivial; loose; porous 报到[報到] bàodào to report for duty; to check in; to register 诈死[詐死] zhàsǐ to feign death; to fake death 横死[橫死] hèngsǐ to die by violence 卖笑[賣笑] màixiào to work as a good-time girl; to prostitute oneself 赐死[賜死] cìsǐ to commit suicide on the orders of a sovereign (old) 无益[無益] wúyì no good; not good for; not beneficial 发挥[發揮] fāhuī to display; to exhibit; to bring out implicit or innate qualities; to express (a thought or moral); to develop (an idea); to elaborate (on a theme) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep33/25 words - 8 min 活埋[活埋] huómái to bury alive 奴家[奴家] nújiā (old) your servant (humble self-reference by young female) 点名[點名] diǎnmíng roll call; to mention sb by name; (to call or praise or criticize sb) by name 宠信[寵信] chǒngxìn to dote on and trust 劲敌[勁敵] jìngdí formidable opponent 只怕[只怕] zhǐpà I'm afraid that...; perhaps; maybe; very likely 政理[政理] zhènglǐ politics; government affairs 伟业[偉業] wěiyè exploit; great undertaking 功亏一篑[功虧一簣] gōngkuīyīkuì lit. to ruin the enterprise for the sake of one basketful; to fail through lack of a final effort; to spoil the ship for a ha'penny worth of tar (idiom) 禀报[稟報] bǐngbào to report (to one's superior) 薄礼[薄禮] bólǐ my meager gift (humble) 牵[牽] qiān to lead along; to pull (an animal on a tether); (bound form) to involve; to draw in 马来[馬來] Mǎlái Malaya; Malaysia 解围[解圍] jiěwéi to lift a siege; to help sb out of trouble or embarrassment 无恙[無恙] wúyàng in good health 暗示[暗示] ànshì to hint; to suggest; suggestion; hint 有幸[有幸] yǒuxìng fortunately 自此[自此] zìcǐ since then; henceforth 景致[景致] jǐngzhì view; scenery; scene 卖苦力[賣苦力] màikǔlì to make a hard living as unskilled laborer 不死心[不死心] bùsǐxīn unwilling to give up; unresigned 显赫[顯赫] xiǎnhè illustrious; celebrated 始终[始終] shǐzhōng from beginning to end; all along 一事无成[一事無成] yīshìwúchéng to have achieved nothing; to be a total failure; to get nowhere 取证[取證] qǔzhèng to collect evidence //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep33/50 words - 16 min 夺回[奪回] duóhuí to take back (forcibly); to recapture; to win back 有心[有心] yǒuxīn to have a mind to; to intend to; deliberately; considerate 留心[留心] liúxīn to be careful; to pay attention to 竹器[竹器] zhúqì utensil made of bamboo 代代[代代] dàidài from generation to generation; generation after generation 轻重缓急[輕重緩急] qīngzhònghuǎnjí slight or important, urgent or non-urgent (idiom); to deal with important matters first; sense of priority 先后[先後] xiānhòu early or late; priority; in succession; one after another 差遣[差遣] chāiqiǎn to send (on errand) 小可[小可] xiǎokě small; unimportant; (polite) my humble person 摊子[攤子] tānzi booth; vendor's stall; organizational structure; scale of operations 冤情[冤情] yuānqíng facts of an injustice; circumstances surrounding a miscarriage of justice 说法[說法] shuōfa way of speaking; wording; formulation; one's version (of events); statement; theory; hypothesis; interpretation 封闭[封閉] fēngbì to seal; to close; to confine; to seal off; to close down; sealed; confined; closed; unreceptive 增设[增設] zēngshè to add to existing facilities or services 登入[登入] dēngrù to log in (to a computer); to enter (data) 定夺[定奪] dìngduó to make a decision; to determine 归类[歸類] guīlèi to classify; to categorize 库[庫] kù warehouse; storehouse; (file) library 拾[拾] shí to pick up; to collate or arrange; ten (banker's anti-fraud numeral) 在身[在身] zàishēn to possess; to be occupied or burdened with (work, a contract, a lawsuit) 一概[一概] yīgài all; without any exceptions; categorically 复杂[複雜] fùzá complicated; complex 广场[廣場] guǎngchǎng public square; plaza 会议[會議] huìyì meeting; conference; CL:場|场[chang3],屆|届[jie4] 通融[通融] tōngróng flexible; to accommodate; to stretch or get around regulations; a short-term loan //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep33/75 words - 21 min 警觉[警覺] jǐngjué to be on guard; alert; vigilance; alertness 质地[質地] zhìdì texture; background (texture); grain; quality; character; disposition 大风[大風] dàfēng gale; CL:場|场[chang2] 对策[對策] duìcè countermeasure for dealing with a situation 催逼[催逼] cuībī to press (for a payment) 转转[轉轉] zhuànzhuan to stroll 刺猬[刺蝟] cìwei hedgehog 报案[報案] bào'àn to report a case to the authorities 行署[行署] xíngshǔ administrative office 补缺[補缺] bǔquē to fill a vacancy; to make up for a shortage; to supply a deficiency 顺眼[順眼] shùnyǎn pleasing to the eye; nice to look at 帮帮忙[幫幫忙] bāngbangmáng to help; to do a favor; (Shanghainese) Come on!; Give me a break! 通缉[通緝] tōngjī to order the arrest of sb as criminal; to list as wanted 依循[依循] yīxún to follow; to comply 旧例[舊例] jiùlì old rules; example from the past; former practices 晕[暈] yūn confused; dizzy; giddy; to faint; to swoon; to lose consciousness; to pass out 晕[暈] yùn dizzy; halo; ring around moon or sun 报功[報功] bàogōng to report a heroic deed; to mention sb in dispatches 炷[炷] zhù wick of an oil lamp; to burn (incense etc); classifier for lit incense sticks 警[警] jǐng to alert; to warn; police 国师[國師] guóshī teachers of the state 咒[咒] zhòu incantation; magic spell; curse; malediction; to revile; to put a curse on sb 摄[攝] shè to take in; to absorb; to assimilate; to act for; to take a photo; photo shoot; photo; to conserve (one's health) 脖子[脖子] bózi neck; CL:個|个[ge4] 勾走[勾走] gōuzǒu to steal (sb's heart) 超生[超生] chāoshēng to exceed the stipulated limit of a birth-control policy; to be reincarnated; to be lenient //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep33/100 words - 26 min 突然间[突然間] tūránjiān suddenly 发起[發起] fāqǐ to originate; to initiate; to launch (an attack, an initiative etc); to start; to propose sth (for the first time) 纳[納] nà to receive; to accept; to enjoy; to bring into; to pay (tax etc); nano- (one billionth); to reinforce sole of shoes or stockings by close sewing 妾[妾] qiè concubine; I, your servant (deprecatory self-reference for women) 臭味[臭味] chòuwèi bad smell; foul odor 辱骂[辱罵] rǔmà to insult; to revile; abuse; vituperation 守规矩[守規矩] shǒuguīju to behave oneself; to abide by the rules 一品[一品] yīpǐn superb; first-rate; (of officials in imperial times) the highest rank 受累[受累] shòulěi to get dragged into; to get involved (on sb else's account) 一来[一來] yīlái firstly, ... 您好[您好] nínhǎo hello (polite) 莫名[莫名] mòmíng indescribable; ineffable 单人[單人] dānrén one person; single (room, bed etc) 引线[引線] yǐnxiàn fuse (for an explosive device); electrical lead; intermediary; catalyst; (dialect) sewing needle 闯过[闖過] chuǎngguò to crash one's way through 国色天香[國色天香] guósètiānxiāng national grace, divine fragrance (idiom); an outstanding beauty 闭月羞花[閉月羞花] bìyuèxiūhuā lit. hiding the moon, shaming the flowers (idiom); fig. female beauty exceeding even that of the natural world 身段[身段] shēnduàn a woman's physique; figure; posture on stage 土气[土氣] tǔqì rustic; uncouth; unsophisticated 杀手[殺手] shāshǒu killer; murderer; hit man; (sports) formidable player 原貌[原貌] yuánmào the original form 高明[高明] gāomíng brilliant; superior; tall and bright 精美[精美] jīngměi delicate; fine; refinement 绝伦[絕倫] juélún outstanding; peerless; beyond compare 鬼斧神工[鬼斧神工] guǐfǔshéngōng supernaturally fine craft (idiom); the work of the Gods; uncanny workmanship; superlative craftsmanship //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep33/125 words - 29 min 制作[製作] zhìzuò to make; to manufacture 晁[晁] Cháo surname Chao 仲[仲] zhòng second month of a season; middle; intermediate; second amongst brothers 吕[呂] lǚ pitchpipe, pitch standard, one of the twelve semitones in the traditional tone system 衡[衡] héng to weigh; weight; measure 学习[學習] xuéxí to learn; to study 天赋[天賦] tiānfù gift; innate skill 修炼[修煉] xiūliàn (of Taoists) to practice austerities; to practice asceticism 炉火纯青[爐火純青] lúhuǒchúnqīng lit. the stove fire has turned bright green (allusion to Daoist alchemy) (idiom); fig. (of an art, a technique etc) brought to the point of perfection 驱逐[驅逐] qūzhú to expel; to deport; banishment 委实[委實] wěishí indeed; really (very much so) 勤勉[勤勉] qínmiǎn diligence; diligent; industrious 佳人[佳人] jiārén beautiful woman 飞黄腾达[飛黃騰達] Fēihuángténgdá lit. the divine steed Feihuang gallops (idiom); fig. to achieve meteoric success in one's career 契机[契機] qìjī opportunity; turning point; juncture 借过[借過] jièguò excuse me (i.e. let me through, please) 请调[請調] qǐngdiào to request a transfer 我方[我方] wǒfāng our side; we 坦荡[坦蕩] tǎndàng magnanimous; broad and level 固然[固然] gùrán admittedly (it's true that...) 想得美[想得美] xiǎngdéměi in your dreams!; as if!; You wish!; I wish that were so 明月[明月] míngyuè bright moon; refers to 夜明珠, a legendary pearl that can glow in the dark; CL:輪|轮[lun2] 普照[普照] pǔzhào (of the sunlight) to bathe all things; to shine gloriously 随着[隨著] suízhe along with; in the wake of; following 总能[總能] zǒngnéng total energy //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep33/146 words - 33 min 激起[激起] jīqǐ to arouse; to evoke; to cause; to stir up 雄心[雄心] xióngxīn great ambition; lofty aspiration 不才[不才] bùcái untalented; I; me (humble) 更加[更加] gèngjiā more (than sth else); even more 分家[分家] fēnjiā to separate and live apart; division of a large family into smaller groups 名望[名望] míngwàng renown; prestige 架子[架子] jiàzi shelf; frame; stand; framework; airs; arrogance 请进[請進] qǐngjìn "please come in" 尽量[儘量] jǐnliàng as much as possible; to the greatest extent 连理[連理] liánlǐ two trees that grow together as one; fig. conjugal union 不理[不理] bùlǐ to refuse to acknowledge; to pay no attention to; to take no notice of; to ignore 一二[一二] yī'èr one or two; a few 迷上[迷上] míshàng to become excited with; to be enchanted by 铁器[鐵器] tiěqì hardware; ironware 火急[火急] huǒjí extremely urgent 沙[沙] shā granule; hoarse; raspy; sand; powder; CL:粒[li4]; abbr. for Tsar or Tsarist Russia 焚烧[焚燒] fénshāo to burn; to set on fire 借给[借給] jiègěi to lend to sb 返回[返回] fǎnhuí to return to; to come (or go) back 地儿[地兒] dìr5 place; space 凶手[兇手] xiōngshǒu murderer; assassin //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep34/25 words - 3 min 开道[開道] kāidào to clear the way 返岗[返崗] fǎngǎng to resume one's former position; to return to work 祥[祥] xiáng auspicious; propitious 瑞[瑞] ruì lucky; auspicious; propitious; rayl (acoustical unit) 泰[泰] tài safe; peaceful; most; grand 杖[杖] zhàng a staff; a rod; cane; walking stick; to flog with a stick (old) 洛[洛] Luò surname Luo; old name of several rivers (in Henan, Shaanxi, Sichuan and Anhui) 胆敢[膽敢] dǎngǎn to dare (negative connotation); to have the audacity to (do sth) 出自[出自] chūzì to come from 各不相同[各不相同] gèbùxiāngtóng to have nothing in common with each other (idiom) 深浅[深淺] shēnqiǎn deep or shallow; depth (of the sea); limits of decorum 不一[不一] bùyī to vary; to differ 流派[流派] liúpài tributary (stream); (fig.) school (of thought); genre; style 瘦[瘦] shòu thin; to lose weight; (of clothing) tight; (of meat) lean; (of land) unproductive 只得[只得] zhǐdé to have no alternative but to; to be obliged to 形状[形狀] xíngzhuàng form; shape; CL:個|个[ge4] 功用[功用] gōngyòng function 六角[六角] liùjiǎo hexagon 凹槽[凹槽] āocáo recess; notch; groove; fillister 扁[扁] biǎn flat; (coll.) to beat (sb) up; old variant of 匾[bian3] 狭[狹] xiá narrow; narrow-minded 灼[灼] zhuó luminous; burning; to burn; to cauterize 岭[嶺] lǐng mountain range; mountain ridge 典型[典型] diǎnxíng model; typical case; archetype; typical; representative 吸收[吸收] xīshōu to absorb; to assimilate; to ingest; to recruit //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep34/50 words - 6 min 某种[某種] mǒuzhǒng some kind (of) 竹筒[竹筒] zhútǒng bamboo tube; bamboo pipe 麒麟[麒麟] qílín qilin (mythical Chinese animal); kylin; Chinese unicorn; commonly mistranslated as giraffe 衔[銜] xián bit (of a bridle); to hold in the mouth; to harbor (feelings); to link; to accept; rank; title 挈[挈] qiè to raise; to lift; to take along (e.g. one's family) 无穷[無窮] wúqióng endless; boundless; inexhaustible 据我所知[據我所知] jùwǒsuǒzhī as far as I know; to the best of my knowledge 仪器[儀器] yíqì instrument; apparatus; CL:臺|台[tai2] 超越[超越] chāoyuè to surpass; to exceed; to transcend 时期[時期] shíqī period; phase; CL:個|个[ge4] 高人[高人] gāorén very able person 丹青[丹青] dānqīng painting 雕琢[雕琢] diāozhuó to sculpt; to carve (jade); ornate artwork; overly elaborate prose 天枢[天樞] Tiānshū alpha Ursae Majoris 精湛[精湛] jīngzhàn consummate; exquisite 搞错[搞錯] gǎocuò mistake; to make a mistake; to blunder; mistaken 兼有[兼有] jiānyǒu to combine; to have both 资[資] zī resources; capital; to provide; to supply; to support; money; expense 进献[進獻] jìnxiàn to offer as tribute 太上[太上] tàishàng title of respect for taoists 内置[內置] nèizhì built-in; internal 俑[俑] yǒng wooden figures buried with the dead 构造[構造] gòuzào structure; composition; tectonic (geology); CL:個|个[ge4] 轮转[輪轉] lúnzhuàn to rotate 旷古未有[曠古未有] kuànggǔwèiyǒu never before in the whole of history (idiom); unprecedented //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep34/75 words - 13 min 奇景[奇景] qíjǐng wonderful scenery; amazing sight; (fig.) marvel 构件[構件] gòujiàn member; component; part 空心[空心] kōngxīn hollow; empty headed; mindless 容器[容器] róngqì receptacle; vessel; (computing) container 精妙[精妙] jīngmiào exquisite; fine and delicate (usu. of works of art) 暴殄天物[暴殄天物] bàotiǎntiānwù to waste natural resources recklessly; not to know how to use things sparingly 引爆[引爆] yǐnbào to cause to burn; to ignite; to detonate; a fuse 方圆[方圓] fāngyuán perimeter; range; (within) a radius of ... 糜烂[糜爛] mílàn dissipated; rotten; decaying 伏地[伏地] fúdì to lie prostrate 够受的[夠受的] gòushòude to be quite an ordeal; to be hard to bear 与众不同[與眾不同] yǔzhòngbùtóng to stand out from the masses (idiom) 安宁[安寧] ānníng peaceful; tranquil; calm; composed; free from worry 练兵[練兵] liànbīng to drill troops; army training 乞儿[乞兒] qǐ'ér beggar 例[例] lì example; precedent; rule; case; instance 桥[橋] qiáo bridge; CL:座[zuo4] 水里[水里] Shuǐlǐ Shuili township in Nantou county 南投縣|南投县[Nan2 tou2 xian4], central Taiwan 捞[撈] lāo to fish up; to dredge up 炫耀[炫耀] xuànyào dazzling; to show off; to flaunt 干脆[乾脆] gāncuì straightforward; clear-cut; blunt (e.g. statement); you might as well; simply 检修[檢修] jiǎnxiū to overhaul; to examine and fix (a motor); to service (a vehicle) 备件[備件] bèijiàn spare parts 巧妙[巧妙] qiǎomiào ingenious; clever; ingenuity; artifice 束手就擒[束手就擒] shùshǒujiùqín hands tied and waiting to be captured //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep34/100 words - 25 min 屠戮[屠戮] túlù slaughter; massacre 妖言惑众[妖言惑眾] yāoyánhuòzhòng to mislead the public with rumors (idiom); to delude the people with lies 日本[日本] Rìběn Japan 磨磨蹭蹭[磨磨蹭蹭] mómócèngcèng to dillydally; slow-going 窄[窄] zhǎi narrow; narrow-minded; badly off 梯[梯] tī ladder; stairs 有损[有損] yǒusǔn to be harmful (to) 梯子[梯子] tīzi ladder; stepladder 走错[走錯] zǒucuò to go the wrong way; to take the wrong (road, exit etc) 真道[真道] zhēndào the true way 幻[幻] huàn fantasy 中枢[中樞] zhōngshū center; backbone; hub (e.g. of transport network); the central administration 机关[機關] jīguān mechanism; gear; machine-operated; office; agency; organ; organization; establishment; institution; body; stratagem; scheme; intrigue; plot; trick; CL:個|个[ge4] 图纸[圖紙] túzhǐ blueprint; drawing; design plans; graph paper 睁眼[睜眼] zhēngyǎn to open one's eyes 消停[消停] xiāotíng to calm down; to stop; to pause; calmly; peaceful; restful 按说[按說] ànshuō in the ordinary course of events; ordinarily; normally 猎[獵] liè hunting 冷遇[冷遇] lěngyù a cold reception; to cold-shoulder sb 以至于[以至於] yǐzhìyú down to; up to; to the extent that... 黑白不分[黑白不分] hēibáibùfēn can't tell black from white (idiom); unable to distinguish wrong from right 耗子[耗子] hàozi (dialect) mouse; rat 不自量[不自量] bùzìliàng not take a proper measure of oneself; to overrate one's own abilities 做鬼[做鬼] zuòguǐ to play tricks; to cheat; to get up to mischief; to become a ghost; to give up the ghost 厉鬼[厲鬼] lìguǐ malicious spirit; devil //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep34/101 words - 26 min 孳生[孳生] zīshēng to multiply; to breed //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep35/25 words - 4 min 始[始] shǐ to begin; to start; then; only then 萌[萌] méng to sprout; to bud; to have a strong affection for (slang); adorable (loanword from Japanese 萌え moe, slang describing affection for a cute character) 初始[初始] chūshǐ initial; starting (point) 普天同庆[普天同慶] pǔtiāntóngqìng everybody celebrating together; universal celebration; universal rejoicing 偷偷摸摸[偷偷摸摸] tōutōumōmō surreptitious; sneaky 璀璨[璀璨] cuǐcàn bright; resplendent 光华[光華] guānghuá brilliance; splendor; magnificence 钉[釘] dīng nail; to follow closely; to keep at sb (to do sth); variant of 盯[ding1] 嘲笑[嘲笑] cháoxiào to jeer at; to deride; to ridicule; mockery; derision 圣祖[聖祖] shèngzǔ divine ancester; patron saint 万岁[萬歲] wànsuì Long live (the king, the revolution etc)!; Your Majesty; His Majesty 永昌[永昌] Yǒngchāng Yongchang county in Jinchang 金昌[Jin1 chang1], Gansu 甘肅|甘肃[Gan1 su4]; ancient prefecture in Yunnan 雲南|云南[Yun2 nan2], modern Baoshan 保山[Bao3 shan1] 道德经[道德經] Dàodéjīng the Book of Dao by Laozi or Lao-Tze, the sacred text of Daoism 长生[長生] chángshēng long life 大圣[大聖] dàshèng great sage; mahatma; king; emperor; outstanding personage; Buddha 说情[說情] shuōqíng to intercede; to plead for sb else 百依百顺[百依百順] bǎiyībǎishùn docile and obedient; all obedience 不予[不予] bùyú to withhold; to refuse 杀生[殺生] shāshēng to take the life of a living creature 低于[低于] dīyú to be lower than 凡是[凡是] fánshì each and every; every; all; any 免开尊口[免開尊口] miǎnkāizūnkǒu keep your thoughts to yourself 情郎[情郎] qíngláng boyfriend; paramour (of a woman) 吉州[吉州] Jízhōu Jizhou district of Ji'an city 吉安市, Jiangxi; Kilju county in North Hamgyeong province, North Korea 永新县[永新縣] Yǒngxīnxiàn Yongxin county in Ji'an 吉安, Jiangxi //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep35/50 words - 8 min 来年[來年] láinián next year; the coming year 挤出[擠出] jǐchū to squeeze out; to extrude; to drain; to find the time; to burst out 夺得[奪得] duódé to take (after a struggle); to wrest; to seize; to capture; to win (a trophy) 指望[指望] zhǐwàng to hope for sth; to count on; hope 坤[坤] kūn one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing earth; female principle; ☷; ancient Chinese compass point: 225° (southwest) 恶心[噁心] ěxīn variant of 惡心|恶心[e3 xin1] 根基[根基] gēnjī foundation 红颜祸水[紅顏禍水] hóngyánhuòshuǐ femme fatale 脏水[髒水] zāngshuǐ dirty water; sewage 与其[與其] yǔqí rather than...; 與其|与其[yu3 qi2] A 不如[bu4 ru2] B (rather than A, better to B) 得救[得救] déjiù to be saved 砰[砰] pēng (onom.) bang; thump 口口声声[口口聲聲] kǒukoushēngshēng to keep on saying (idiom); to repeat over and over again 枉[枉] wǎng to twist; crooked; unjust; in vain 缩头乌龟[縮頭烏龜] suōtóuwūguī person who refuses to face reality or confront a problem; ostrich 缺陷[缺陷] quēxiàn defect; flaw; physical defect 新建[新建] xīnjiàn new construction; newly built 口称[口稱] kǒuchēng to speak; to say 天朝[天朝] Tiāncháo Celestial Empire, tributary title conferred on imperial China; Taiping Heavenly Kingdom 厚待[厚待] hòudài generous treatment 感激涕零[感激涕零] gǎnjītìlíng to shed tears of gratitude (idiom); moved to tears 劝说[勸說] quànshuō to persuade; persuasion; to advise 贡[貢] gòng to offer tribute; tribute; gifts 牵头[牽頭] qiāntóu to lead (an animal by the head); to take the lead; to coordinate (a combined operation); to mediate; a go-between (e.g. marriage broker) 吐蕃[吐蕃] Tǔbō Tubo or Tufan, old name for Tibet; the Tibetan Tubo dynasty 7th-11th century AD; also pr. [Tu3 fan1] //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep35/75 words - 17 min 费时[費時] fèishí to take time; time-consuming 拆迁[拆遷] chāiqiān to demolish a building and relocate the inhabitants 监制[監製] jiānzhì to supervise the manufacture of; to supervise the shooting of films; executive producer (film) 一应[一應] yīyīng all; every 繁杂[繁雜] fánzá many; diverse 绥[綏] suí to pacify; Taiwan pr. [sui1] 极致[極致] jízhì peak; pinnacle; ultimate 尝试[嘗試] chángshì to try; to attempt; CL:次[ci4] 苦苦[苦苦] kǔkǔ strenuously; persistently; hard; painful 杀戮[殺戮] shālù to massacre; to slaughter 民房[民房] mínfáng private house 滥杀无辜[濫殺無辜] lànshāwúgū willfully slaughter the innocent (idiom) 认命[認命] rènmìng to accept misfortunes as decreed by fate; to be resigned to sth 拧[擰] níng to pinch; wring 大腿[大腿] dàtuǐ thigh 奠基[奠基] diànjī groundbreaking; to lay foundation 贤弟[賢弟] xiándì worthy little brother 下级[下級] xiàjí low ranking; low level; underclass; subordinate 甄[甄] zhēn to distinguish; to evaluate 精干[精幹] jīnggàn crack (troops); special (forces); highly capable 推卸[推卸] tuīxiè to avoid (esp. responsibility); to shift (the blame); to pass the buck 挽[挽] wǎn to pull; to draw (a cart or a bow); to roll up; to coil; to carry on the arm; to lament the dead; (fig.) to pull against; to recover 困厄[困厄] kùn'è in deep water; difficult situation 砍死[砍死] kǎnsǐ to hack to death; to kill with an ax 认罪[認罪] rènzuì to admit guilt; to plead guilty //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep35/100 words - 21 min 诛[誅] zhū to put (a criminal) to death; to punish 无依无靠[無依無靠] wúyīwúkào no one to rely on (idiom); on one's own; orphaned; left to one's own devices 蹚[蹚] tāng to wade; to trample 出头鸟[出頭鳥] chūtóuniǎo to stand out (among a group); distinguished 滋事[滋事] zīshì to cause trouble; to provoke a dispute 尽是[盡是] jìnshì to be full of; completely 怨言[怨言] yuànyán complaint 扬言[揚言] yángyán to put about (a story, plan, threat etc); to let it be known (esp. of threat or malicious story); to threaten 大肆[大肆] dàsì wantonly; without restraint (of enemy or malefactor); unbridled 大侠[大俠] dàxiá knight; swordsman; noble warrior; chivalrous hero 牌位[牌位] páiwèi memorial tablet 瞎眼[瞎眼] xiāyǎn to be blind 暴烈[暴烈] bàoliè violent; fierce 璘[璘] lín luster of gem 风范[風範] fēngfàn air; manner; model; paragon; demeanor 坠[墜] zhuì to fall; to drop; to weigh down 颜面[顏面] yánmiàn face; prestige 愧对[愧對] kuìduì to be ashamed to face (sb); to feel bad about having failed (sb) 李氏[李氏] Lǐshì the Korean Yi or Lee Dynasty (1392-1910) 先祖[先祖] xiānzǔ deceased grandfather; ancestry 丝毫[絲毫] sīháo the slightest amount or degree; a bit 惧怕[懼怕] jùpà to be afraid 平定[平定] píngdìng to pacify 镇[鎮] zhèn to press down; to calm; to subdue; to suppress; to guard; garrison; small town; to cool or chill (food or drinks) 洞察[洞察] dòngchá to see clearly //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep35/125 words - 25 min 规劝[規勸] guīquàn to advise 认罚[認罰] rènfá to accept punishment 众人[眾人] zhòngrén everyone 榜样[榜樣] bǎngyàng example; model; CL:個|个[ge4] 公义[公義] gōngyì righteousness 在先[在先] zàixiān to come first; previous; prior; beforehand; first; formerly 怕事[怕事] pàshì timid; to be afraid of getting involved; to be afraid of getting into trouble 启用[啟用] qǐyòng to start using; (computing) to enable (a feature) 策略[策略] cèlüè strategy; tactics; crafty; adroit 避重就轻[避重就輕] bìzhòngjiùqīng to avoid the important and dwell on the trivial; to keep silent about major charges while admitting minor ones 构[構] gòu to construct; to form; to make up; to compose; literary composition; paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) 陷于[陷於] xiànyú caught in (a bad situation); to fall into (trap etc) 适可而止[適可而止] shìkě'érzhǐ to stop before going too far (idiom); to stop while one can; don't overdo it; stop while you're ahead 证词[證詞] zhèngcí testimony 由此[由此] yóucǐ hereby; from this 斗争[鬥爭] dòuzhēng a struggle; fight; battle 公堂[公堂] gōngtáng law court; hall (in castle); CL:家[jia1] 逼供[逼供] bīgòng to extort a confession 议事[議事] yìshì to discuss official business 兵变[兵變] bīngbiàn mutiny; (Tw) to be dumped by one's girlfriend while serving in the army 水力[水力] shuǐlì hydraulic power 汇合[匯合] huìhé confluence; to converge; to join; to fuse; fusion 井[井] jǐng a well; CL:口[kou3]; neat; orderly 工人[工人] gōngrén worker; CL:個|个[ge4],名[ming2] 风韵[風韻] fēngyùn charm; grace; elegant bearing (usually feminine) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep35/150 words - 34 min 填[填] tián to fill or stuff; (of a form etc) to fill in 放水[放水] fàngshuǐ to turn on the water; to let water out; to throw a game (sports) 闸门[閘門] zhámén sluice gate 来路[來路] láilù incoming road; origin; past history 侍女[侍女] shìnǚ maid 联合[聯合] liánhé to combine; to join; unite; alliance 锅[鍋] guō pot; pan; boiler; CL:口[kou3],隻|只[zhi1] 坚强[堅強] jiānqiáng staunch; strong 后盾[後盾] hòudùn support; backing 蓄[蓄] xù to store up; to grow (e.g. a beard); to entertain (ideas) 冲刷[沖刷] chōngshuā to cleanse; to scrub; to scour; to wash down; to erode; to wash away 满月[滿月] mǎnyuè full moon; whole month; baby's one-month old birthday 他杀[他殺] tāshā homicide (law) 启动[啟動] qǐdòng to start (a machine); (fig.) to set in motion; to launch (an operation); to activate (a plan) 装置[裝置] zhuāngzhì to install; installation; equipment; system; unit; device 急速[急速] jísù hurried; at a great speed; rapid (development) 权衡利弊[權衡利弊] quánhénglìbì to weigh the pros and cons (idiom) 谣言惑众[謠言惑衆] yáoyánhuòzhòng to mislead the public with rumors; to delude the people with lies 夺冠[奪冠] duóguàn to seize the crown; fig. to win a championship; to win gold medal 永新[永新] Yǒngxīn Yongxin county in Ji'an 吉安, Jiangxi 络[絡] luò net-like object; to hold sth in place with a net; to wind; to twist; (TCM) channels in the human body 纬[緯] wěi latitude; woof (horizontal thread in weaving); weft 秋[秋] qiū autumn; fall; harvest time 阑[闌] lán railing; balustrade; door-screen; exhausted; late 凄凄[淒淒] qīqī cold and dismal //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep35/155 words - 34 min 簟[簟] diàn fine woven grass mat 昔[昔] xī former times; the past; Taiwan pr. [xi2] 横波[橫波] héngbō transverse wave 泉[泉] quán spring (small stream); mouth of a spring; coin (archaic) 明镜[明鏡] míngjìng mirror (as a metaphor for sth beautiful, bright and flat -- such as a lake -- or sth that provides clarity and insight) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep36/25 words - 7 min 朕[朕] zhèn I; we (imperial use); subtle 屡屡[屢屢] lǚlǚ again and again; repeatedly 荫蔽[蔭蔽] yìnbì to be shaded or concealed by foliage; to conceal; hidden; covert; shade (of a tree) 致使[致使] zhìshǐ to cause; to result in 情同手足[情同手足] qíngtóngshǒuzú as close as one's hands and feet (idiom); loving one another as brothers; deep friendship; closely attached to one another 品行[品行] pǐnxíng behavior; moral conduct 恶劣[惡劣] èliè vile; nasty; of very poor quality 我行我素[我行我素] wǒxíngwǒsù to continue in one's own way (idiom) 言行[言行] yánxíng words and actions; what one says and what one does 动不动[動不動] dòngbudòng (typically followed by 就[jiu4]) apt to (lose one's temper, catch a cold etc); at the drop of a hat 进益[進益] jìnyì income; (literary) improvement; progress 借故[借故] jiègù to find an excuse 诬蔑[誣衊] wūmiè to slander; to smear; to vilify 何故[何故] hégù what for?; what's the reason? 河北[河北] Héběi Hebei province (Hopeh) in north China surrounding Beijing, short name 冀, capital Shijiazhuang 石家莊|石家庄[Shi2 jia1 zhuang1] 卢[盧] lú (old) rice vessel; black; old variant of 廬|庐[lu2]; (slang) (Tw) troublesome; fussy 水轮[水輪] shuǐlún waterwheel; millwheel 驱动[驅動] qūdòng to drive; to propel; drive (vehicle wheel); drive mechanism (tape or disk); device driver (computing software) 半生[半生] bànshēng half a lifetime 功力[功力] gōnglì merit; efficacy; competence; skill; power 研究[研究] yánjiū research; a study; CL:項|项[xiang4]; to research; to look into 贯[貫] guàn to pierce through; to pass through; to be stringed together; string of 1000 cash 造价[造價] zàojià construction cost 耗[耗] hào to waste; to spend; to consume; to squander; news; (coll.) to delay; to dilly-dally 闸[閘] zhá gear; brake; sluice; lock (on waterway); electric switch or circuit breaker //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep36/50 words - 22 min 人力[人力] rénlì manpower; labor power 开动[開動] kāidòng to start; to set in motion; to move; to march; to dig in (eating); to tuck in (eating) 加热[加熱] jiārè to heat 谎称[謊稱] huǎngchēng to claim; to pretend 非但[非但] fēidàn not only 辩白[辯白] biànbái to offer an explanation; to plead innocence; to try to defend oneself 至尊[至尊] zhìzūn the most honorable; the most respected; supreme; (archaic) the emperor 失仪[失儀] shīyí discourteous; failure of etiquette 痛失[痛失] tòngshī to suffer the painful loss of (a loved one etc); to miss out on (an opportunity); to fail to gain (victory etc) 熄灯[熄燈] xīdēng turn out the lights; lights out 安装[安裝] ānzhuāng to install; to erect; to fix; to mount; installation 合眼[合眼] héyǎn to close one's eyes; to get to sleep 车马[車馬] chēmǎ vehicles and horses 半辈子[半輩子] bànbèizi half of a lifetime 有风[有風] yǒufēng windy 停下来[停下來] tíngxiàlái to stop 枢[樞] shū hinge; pivot 投胎[投胎] tóutāi to be reincarnated 罡[罡] gāng stars of the Big Dipper that constitute the tail of the dipper 弹指[彈指] tánzhǐ a snap of the fingers; a short moment; in a flash; in the twinkling of an eye 灭掉[滅掉] mièdiào to eliminate 同行[同行] tóngháng person of the same profession; of the same trade, occupation or industry 好在[好在] hǎozài luckily; fortunately 排[排] pái a row; a line; to set in order; to arrange; to line up; to eliminate; to drain; to push open; platoon; raft; classifier for lines, rows etc 费劲[費勁] fèijìn to require effort; strenuous //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep36/75 words - 30 min 祭品[祭品] jìpǐn offering 魑魅魍魉[魑魅魍魎] chīmèiwǎngliǎng demons and monsters (idiom) 口子[口子] kǒuzi hole; opening; cut; gap; gash; my husband or wife; classifier for people (used for indicating the number of people in a family etc); precedent 闪失[閃失] shǎnshī mishap; accident; accidental loss 嚼舌头[嚼舌頭] jiáoshétóu to gossip; to argue unnecessarily 家事[家事] jiāshì family matters; domestic affairs; housework 由于[由於] yóuyú due to; as a result of; thanks to; owing to; since; because 小的[小的] xiǎode I (when talking to a superior) 死板[死板] sǐbǎn rigid; inflexible 报丧[報喪] bàosāng to announce sb's demise; to predict death 专注[專注] zhuānzhù concentrated; single-mindedly devoted to 喜兴[喜興] xǐxīng joyous; delighted; merry 推说[推說] tuīshuō to plead; to claim as an excuse 尽职尽责[盡職盡責] jìnzhíjìnzé responsible and diligent (idiom) 替罪羊[替罪羊] tìzuìyáng scapegoat 贫寒[貧寒] pínhán poor; poverty-stricken; impoverished 叫唤[叫喚] jiàohuan to cry out; to bark out a sound 近在眼前[近在眼前] jìnzàiyǎnqián right under one's nose; right in front of one's eyes; close at hand; imminent 采[采] cǎi color; complexion; looks; variant of 彩[cai3]; variant of 採|采[cai3] 忽[忽] hū to neglect; to overlook; to ignore; suddenly 不划算[不划算] bùhuásuàn it isn't worth it; not cost-effective; not profitable; too expensive 顶罪[頂罪] dǐngzuì to take the blame for sb else; to compensate for one's crime; to get charges dropped (by paying money etc) 小人物[小人物] xiǎorénwù nonentity; a nobody 封口[封口] fēngkǒu to close up; to heal (of wound); to keep one's lips sealed 居心何在[居心何在] jūxīnhézài What's (he) up to?; What's the motive behind all this? //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep36/100 words - 33 min 障碍[障礙] zhàng'ài barrier; obstruction; hindrance; impediment; obstacle 从犯[從犯] cóngfàn accessory to a crime; accomplice 上半年[上半年] shàngbànnián first half (of a year) 政绩[政績] zhèngjì (political) achievements; track record 残卷[殘卷] cánjuàn surviving section of a classic work; remaining chapters (while reading a book) 最初[最初] zuìchū first; primary; initial; original; at first; initially; originally 面相[面相] miànxiàng facial features; appearence; physiognomy 幻化[幻化] huànhuà to be transformed; to metamorphose; transformation; metamorphosis 神像[神像] shénxiàng image of a God 安放[安放] ānfàng to lay; to place; to put in a certain place 道家[道家] Dàojiā 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 庄子 (369-286 BC) 举火[舉火] jǔhuǒ (literary) to light a fire 天际[天際] tiānjì horizon 骤然[驟然] zhòurán suddenly; abruptly 半空中[半空中] bànkōngzhōng in midair; in the air 轮次[輪次] lúncì in turn; by turns; lap; turn; round; classifier for laps, turns, rounds 展开[展開] zhǎnkāi to unfold; to carry out; to be in full swing; to launch 何等[何等] héděng what kind?; how, what; somewhat 景象[景象] jǐngxiàng scene; sight (to behold) 激动[激動] jīdòng to move emotionally; to stir up (emotions); to excite 发疯[發瘋] fāfēng to go mad; to go crazy; to lose one's mind 衔接[銜接] xiánjiē to join together; to combine 特点[特點] tèdiǎn characteristic (feature); trait; feature; CL:個|个[ge4] 填满[填滿] tiánmǎn to cram 略作[略作] lüèzuò to be abbreviated to; (followed by a verb) slightly //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep36/105 words - 34 min 替换[替換] tìhuàn to exchange; to replace; to substitute for; to switch 大功告成[大功告成] dàgōnggàochéng successfully accomplished (project or goal); to be highly successful 试问[試問] shìwèn I would like to ask (usually used rhetorically); one might well ask 斩断[斬斷] zhǎnduàn to cut off; to chop sth in half 砍断[砍斷] kǎnduàn to chop off //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep37/25 words - 8 min 匡[匡] kuāng to rectify 在理[在理] zàilǐ reasonable; sensible 议政[議政] yìzhèng to discuss politics 越发[越發] yuèfā increasingly; more and more; ever more; all the more 名利[名利] mínglì fame and profit 种子[種子] zhǒngzi seed; CL:顆|颗[ke1],粒[li4] 发芽[發芽] fāyá to germinate 方案[方案] fāng'àn plan; program (for action etc); proposal; proposed bill; CL:個|个[ge4],套[tao4] 看中[看中] kànzhòng to have a preference for; to fancy; to choose after consideration; to settle on 许久[許久] xǔjiǔ for a long time; for ages 颍州[潁州] Yǐngzhōu Yingzhou district of Fuyang city 阜陽市|阜阳市[Fu4 yang2 shi4], Anhui 水患[水患] shuǐhuàn flooding; water disaster 灾民[災民] zāimín victim (of a disaster) 赈灾[賑災] zhènzāi disaster relief 工地[工地] gōngdì construction site 盘旋[盤旋] pánxuán to spiral; to circle; to go around; to hover; to orbit 无名小卒[無名小卒] wúmíngxiǎozú insignificant soldier (idiom); a nobody; nonentity 恶名[惡名] èmíng bad name; evil reputation 传播[傳播] chuánbō to disseminate; to propagate; to spread 国力[國力] guólì a nation's power 假象[假象] jiǎxiàng false appearance; facade 平民[平民] píngmín ordinary people; commoner; civilian 自负[自負] zìfù conceited; to take responsibility 念头[念頭] niàntou thought; idea; intention 骗术[騙術] piànshù trick; deceit //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep37/50 words - 19 min 拙劣[拙劣] zhuōliè clumsy; botched 舍弃[捨棄] shěqì to give up; to abandon; to abort 剥皮[剝皮] bāopí to skin; to flay; to excoriate; to peel; to bark at sb; to physically punish sb 遗憾[遺憾] yíhàn regret; to regret; to be sorry that 不问[不問] bùwèn to pay no attention to; to disregard; to ignore; to let go unpunished; to let off 盘子[盤子] pánzi tray; plate; dish; CL:個|个[ge4] 朝贡[朝貢] cháogòng to present tribute (to the emperor) 国家[國家] guójiā country; nation; state; CL:個|个[ge4] 才干[才幹] cáigàn ability; competence 国宴[國宴] guóyàn state banquet 疏远[疏遠] shūyuǎn to drift apart; to become estranged; to alienate; estrangement 不雅[不雅] bùyǎ graceless; vulgar; indecent 国体[國體] guótǐ state system; national prestige 忌讳[忌諱] jìhuì taboo; to avoid as taboo; to abstain from 开小会[開小會] kāixiǎohuì to whisper and chat (instead of listening during a meeting or lecture) 瑛[瑛] yīng (crystal); lustrous 夜间[夜間] yèjiān nighttime; evening or night (e.g. classes) 拉屎[拉屎] lāshǐ to defecate; to shit; to crap 学问[學問] xuéwèn learning; knowledge; CL:個|个[ge4] 刺激[刺激] cìjī to provoke; to irritate; to upset; to stimulate; to excite; irritant 反过来[反過來] fǎnguolái conversely; in reverse order; in an opposite direction 气力[氣力] qìlì strength; energy; vigor; talent 顺耳[順耳] shùn'ěr pleasing to the ear 实行[實行] shíxíng to implement; to carry out; to put into practice //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep37/75 words - 26 min 丢脸[丟臉] diūliǎn to lose face; humiliation 舐[舐] shì to lick; to lap (up) 犊[犢] dú calf; sacrificial victim 美味[美味] měiwèi delicious; delicious food; delicacy 巧舌如簧[巧舌如簧] qiǎoshérúhuáng lit. to have a tongue like a reed (idiom); fig. to have a glib tongue 两面三刀[兩面三刀] liǎngmiànsāndāo two-faced, three knives (idiom); double-cross; double dealing and back stabbing 破烂[破爛] pòlàn worn-out; rotten; dilapidated; tattered; ragged; rubbish; junk 家什[家什] jiāshi utensils; furniture 窗子[窗子] chuāngzi window 摆样子[擺樣子] bǎiyàngzi to do sth for show; to keep up appearances 离宫[離宮] lígōng detached palace; imperial villa 动力[動力] dònglì motive power; force; (fig.) motivation; impetus 水流[水流] shuǐliú river; stream 带动[帶動] dàidòng to spur; to provide impetus; to drive 牵动[牽動] qiāndòng to affect; to produce a change in sth 齿轮[齒輪] chǐlún (machine) gear; pinion (gear wheel) 伸展[伸展] shēnzhǎn stretching; extension 楼顶[樓頂] lóudǐng top of a building 俯[俯] fǔ to look down; to stoop 览[覽] lǎn to look at; to view; to read 苍生[蒼生] cāngshēng (area where) vegetation grows; the common people 甄选[甄選] zhēnxuǎn to select; to pick 接过[接過] jiēguò to take (sth proffered) 打造[打造] dǎzào to create; to build; to develop; to forge (of metal) 独一无二[獨一無二] dúyīwú'èr unique and unmatched (idiom); unrivalled; nothing compares with it //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep37/100 words - 40 min 弓[弓] gōng a bow (weapon); CL:張|张[zhang1]; to bend; to arch (one's back etc) 正当[正當] zhèngdāng timely; just (when needed) 牛头[牛頭] niútóu ox head; ox-head shaped wine vessel 春耕[春耕] chūngēng to plow a field in the spring 火箭[火箭] huǒjiàn rocket; CL:枚[mei2] 好玩[好玩] hǎowán amusing; fun; interesting 风景[風景] fēngjǐng scenery; landscape; CL:個|个[ge4] 流连忘返[流連忘返] liúliánwàngfǎn to linger; to remain enjoying oneself and forget to go home 枭[梟] xiāo owl; valiant; trafficker 素不相识[素不相識] sùbùxiāngshí to be total strangers (idiom) 抛[拋] pāo to throw; to toss; to fling; to cast; to abandon 背井离乡[背井離鄉] bèijǐnglíxiāng to leave one's native place, esp. against one's will (idiom) 用得上[用得上] yòngdeshàng needed; to come in useful 愈发[愈發] yùfā all the more; increasingly 穷苦[窮苦] qióngkǔ impoverished; destitute 逃难[逃難] táonàn to run away from trouble; to flee from calamity; to be a refugee 领袖[領袖] lǐngxiù leader; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 强迫[強迫] qiǎngpò to compel; to force 落难[落難] luònàn to meet with misfortune; to fall into dire straits 老兵[老兵] lǎobīng veteran 执意[執意] zhíyì to be determined to; to insist on 棱[棱] léng square beam; variant of 稜|棱[leng2] 傲[傲] ào proud; arrogant; to despise; unyielding; to defy 安然[安然] ānrán safely; peacefully; at a rest 骚扰[騷擾] sāorǎo to disturb; to cause a commotion; to harass //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep37/101 words - 40 min 谎[謊] huǎng lies; to lie //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep38/25 words - 6 min 天黑[天黑] tiānhēi to get dark; dusk 谁知[誰知] shéizhī lit. who knows; who would have thought; unexpectedly; unpredictably 晚饭[晚飯] wǎnfàn evening meal; dinner; supper; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4],餐[can1] 闳[閎] hóng big; gate 掏出[掏出] tāochū to fish out; to take out (from a pocket, bag etc) 哨子[哨子] shàozi whistle 秋天[秋天] qiūtiān autumn; CL:個|个[ge4] 山坡[山坡] shānpō hillside 灿[燦] càn glorious; bright; brilliant; lustrous; resplendent 头等[頭等] tóuděng first class; prime; main 提神[提神] tíshén to freshen up; to be cautious or vigilant; to watch out; stimulant to enhance mental performance; stay-awake drug; agrypnotic 一头[一頭] yītóu one head; a head full of sth; one end (of a stick); one side; headlong; directly; rapidly; simultaneously 真事[真事] zhēnshì reality; veracity; the real thing 隋朝[隋朝] Suícháo Sui dynasty (581-617) 宇[宇] yǔ room; universe 凯[凱] kǎi triumphant; victorious; chi (Greek letter Χχ) 主持[主持] zhǔchí to take charge of; to manage or direct; to preside over; to uphold; to stand for (justice etc); to host (a TV or radio program etc); (TV) anchor 不单[不單] bùdān not the only; not merely; not simply 俯瞰[俯瞰] fǔkàn to overlook; to look down from a height 众生[眾生] zhòngshēng all living things 江南[江南] Jiāngnán south of Changjiang or Yangtze river; south of the lower reaches of Changjiang; often refers to south Jiangsu, south Anhui and north Zhejiang provinces; a province during Qing times; in literature, refers to the sunny south; Gangnam (district in Seoul, South Korea) 战乱[戰亂] zhànluàn chaos of war 超前[超前] chāoqián to be ahead of one's time; to surpass or outdo one's predecessors; to be ahead of the pack; to take the lead; advanced 迈[邁] mài to take a step; to stride 大城[大城] Dàchéng Dacheng county in Langfang 廊坊[Lang2 fang2], Hebei; Tacheng township in Changhua county 彰化縣|彰化县[Zhang1 hua4 xian4], Taiwan //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep38/50 words - 17 min 彰显[彰顯] zhāngxiǎn to manifest 强盛[強盛] qiángshèng rich and powerful 来朝[來朝] láizhāo (literary) tomorrow (morning) 绝技[絕技] juéjì consummate skill; supreme feat; tour-de-force; stunt 贬[貶] biǎn to diminish; to demote; to reduce or devaluate; to disparage; to censure; to depreciate 梦想[夢想] mèngxiǎng (fig.) to dream of; dream 风调雨顺[風調雨順] fēngtiáoyǔshùn favorable weather (idiom); good weather for crops 万代千秋[萬代千秋] wàndàiqiānqiū after innumerable ages 信仰[信仰] xìnyǎng to believe in (a religion); firm belief; conviction 崇拜[崇拜] chóngbài to worship; adoration 侦察[偵察] zhēnchá to investigate a crime; to scout; to reconnoiter; reconnaissance; detection; a scout 抗敌[抗敵] kàngdí to resist the enemy 戍[戍] shù garrison 全编[全編] quánbiān complete edition 烽火[烽火] fēnghuǒ fire beacon (to give alarm) 范[范] Fàn surname Fan 抛弃[拋棄] pāoqì to abandon; to discard; to renounce; to dump (sb) 流落[流落] liúluò to wander about destitute; to be stranded 眸[眸] móu pupil (of the eye); eye 皓[皓] hào bright; luminous; white (esp. bright white teeth of youth or white hair of old age) 姿[姿] zī beauty; disposition; looks; appearance 绝代[絕代] juédài peerless; unmatched in his generation; incomparable (talent, beauty) 断粮[斷糧] duànliáng to run out of food 量[量] liáng to measure 量[量] liàng capacity; quantity; amount; to estimate; abbr. for 量詞|量词[liang4 ci2], classifier (in Chinese grammar); measure word 一等[一等] yīděng first class; grade A //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep38/75 words - 25 min 一丁点[一丁點] yīdīngdiǎn a tiny bit; a wee bit 落单[落單] luòdān to be on one's own; to be left alone; to be left out 百十[百十] bǎishí a hundred or so 来头[來頭] láitóu cause; reason; interest; influence 活活[活活] huóhuó while still alive; simply; totally 窝囊[窩囊] wōnang to feel vexed; annoyed; good-for-nothing; stupid and cowardly 龟兹[龜茲] Qiūcí ancient Central Asian city state, flourished in first millennium AD, in modern Aksu 阿克蘇地區|阿克苏地区, Xinjiang 解甲归田[解甲歸田] jiějiǎguītián to remove armor and return to the farm; to return to civilian life 拱卫[拱衛] gǒngwèi to surround and protect 情愿[情願] qíngyuàn willingness; would rather (agree to X than Y) 沙漠[沙漠] shāmò desert; CL:個|个[ge4] 老鹰[老鷹] lǎoyīng (coll.) eagle; hawk; any similar bird of prey 宴席[宴席] yànxí banquet; feast 太原[太原] Tàiyuán Taiyuan prefecture level city and capital of Shanxi province 山西省 in central north China 炒[炒] chǎo to sauté; to stir-fry; to speculate; to hype; to fire (sb) 小米[小米] xiǎomǐ millet 专治[專治] zhuānzhì (of medicine) to use specifically for the treatment of 腹[腹] fù abdomen; stomach; belly 胀[脹] zhàng dropsical; swollen; to swell; to be bloated 军粮[軍糧] jūnliáng army provisions 开垦[開墾] kāikěn to clear a wild area for cultivation; to put under the plow 我人[我人] wǒrén we 粮仓[糧倉] liángcāng granary; barn; fig. bread basket (of fertile agricultural land) 后头[後頭] hòutou behind; the back; the rear; later; afterwards; (in) the future 钉死[釘死] dìngsǐ to nail securely; to execute by means of impalement; to crucify //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep38/100 words - 36 min 吐[吐] tù to vomit; to throw up 干仗[幹仗] gànzhàng to quarrel (dialect) 杆子[杆子] gānzi pole 白吃[白吃] báichī to eat without paying; to eat for free 使劲[使勁] shǐjìn to exert all one's strength 王爷[王爺] wángye prince; marquis; nobleman 扔下[扔下] rēngxià to throw down; to drop (bomb) 粮食[糧食] liángshi foodstuff; cereals; CL:種|种[zhong3] 标记[標記] biāojì sign; mark; symbol; to mark up; (computing) token 人种[人種] rénzhǒng race (of people) 地窖[地窖] dìjiào cellar; basement 戍边[戍邊] shùbiān to garrison the border; to guard the frontier; exile to a border garrison post 老小[老小] lǎoxiǎo the old and the young; the youngest member of the family 富庶[富庶] fùshù populous and affluent 蜀[蜀] Shǔ short name for Sichuan 四川[Si4 chuan1] province; one of the Three Kingdoms 三國|三国[San1 guo2] after the fall of the Han dynasty 大喊[大喊] dàhǎn to shout 听得懂[聽得懂] tīngdedǒng to understand (by hearing); to catch (what sb says) 日内[日內] rìnèi in a few days; one of these days 剧[劇] jù theatrical work (play, opera, TV series etc); dramatic (change, increase etc); acute; severe 绮罗[綺羅] qǐluó beautiful silk fabrics; person in beautiful silk dress 纷[紛] fēn numerous; confused; disorderly 烁[爍] shuò bright; luminous 谷[穀] gǔ grain; corn 漫[漫] màn free; unrestrained; to inundate 炬[炬] jù torch //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep38/120 words - 42 min 百里[百里] Bǎilǐ two-character surname Baili 光明[光明] guāngmíng light; radiance; (fig.) bright (prospects etc); openhearted 月色[月色] yuèsè moonlight 和乐[和樂] hélè harmonious and happy 竞相[競相] jìngxiāng competitive; eagerly; to vie 观看[觀看] guānkàn to watch; to view 慰[慰] wèi to comfort; to console; to reassure 御敌[禦敵] yùdí armed enemy of the nation; enemy of the Emperor; fig. championship challenger; contender opposing champion in sporting contest 家门[家門] jiāmén house door; family clan 强求[強求] qiǎngqiú to insist on; to demand; to impose 上年[上年] shàngnián last year 山羊[山羊] shānyáng goat; (gymnastics) small-sized vaulting horse 爹娘[爹娘] diēniáng (dialect) parents 化作[化作] huàzuò to change into; to turn into; to become 岭南[嶺南] Lǐngnán south of the five ranges; old term for south China, esp. Guangdong and Guangxi 黔[黔] Qián abbr. for Guizhou province 貴州|贵州[Gui4 zhou1] 筠[筠] yún skin of bamboo 烧水[燒水] shāoshuǐ to heat water; to boil water 煮饭[煮飯] zhǔfàn to cook 说定[說定] shuōdìng to agree on; to settle on //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep39/25 words - 11 min 启明星[啟明星] qǐmíngxīng (astronomy) Venus 朝阳[朝陽] zhāoyáng the morning sun 俺[俺] ǎn I (northern dialects) 婆媳[婆媳] póxí mother-in-law and daughter-in-law 糖[糖] táng sugar; sweets; candy; CL:顆|颗[ke1],塊|块[kuai4] 滚球[滾球] gǔnqiú lawn bowls; bocce; pétanque; bowling ball 炸死[炸死] zhàsǐ to kill with an explosion 慈祥[慈祥] cíxiáng kindly; benevolent (often of older person) 象征[象徵] xiàngzhēng emblem; symbol; token; badge; to symbolize; to signify; to stand for 伸出[伸出] shēnchū to extend 下边[下邊] xiàbian under; the underside; below 玄妙[玄妙] xuánmiào mysterious; profound; abstruse 参观[參觀] cānguān to look around; to tour; to visit 阻止[阻止] zǔzhǐ to prevent; to block 送礼[送禮] sònglǐ to give a present 烽[烽] fēng beacon fire 燧[燧] suì fire; speculum; to obtain fire by drilling wood, striking flint, sun's rays etc 遭到[遭到] zāodào to suffer; to meet with (sth unfortunate) 变故[變故] biàngù an unforeseen event; accident; misfortune 自家[自家] zìjiā oneself; one's own family 掩[掩] yǎn to cover up; to close; to surprise 屈[屈] qū bent; to feel wronged 埋伏[埋伏] máifú to ambush; to lie in wait for; to lie low; ambush 全军[全軍] quánjūn all-army; all-military 爱惜[愛惜] àixī to cherish; to treasure; to use sparingly //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep39/50 words - 24 min 钓鱼[釣魚] diàoyú to fish (with line and hook); to dupe 吃亏[吃虧] chīkuī to suffer losses; to come to grief; to lose out; to get the worst of it; to be at a disadvantage; unfortunately 反击[反擊] fǎnjī to strike back; to beat back; to counterattack 上边[上邊] shàngbian the top; above; overhead; upwards; the top margin; above-mentioned; those higher up 开元[開元] Kāiyuán Tang emperor Xuanzong's 唐玄宗[Tang2 Xuan2 zong1] reign name used during the Kaiyuan era (713-741), a peak of Tang prosperity 纹[紋] wén line; trace; mark; pattern; grain (of wood etc) 砺[礪] lì grind; sandstone 砥[砥] dǐ baffle (pier); whetstone 袋子[袋子] dàizi bag 锈蚀[銹蝕] xiùshí corrosion; rust 磨刀[磨刀] módāo to hone (a knife) 磨刀石[磨刀石] módāoshí whetstone (for honing knives) 风平浪静[風平浪靜] fēngpínglàngjìng lit. breeze is still, waves are quiet (idiom); tranquil environment; all is quiet; a dead calm (at sea) 夫婿[夫婿] fūxù (literary) husband 娃[娃] wá baby; doll 子子孙孙[子子孫孫] zǐzǐsūnsūn one's posterity 猪狗[豬狗] zhūgǒu pig-dog (intended as insult); Schweinhund 屁话[屁話] pìhuà shit; nonsense 喝醉[喝醉] hēzuì to get drunk 剌[剌] là perverse; unreasonable; absurd 嗓子[嗓子] sǎngzi throat; voice; CL:把[ba3] 安人[安人] ānrén to pacify the people; landlady (old); wife of 員外|员外[yuan2 wai4], landlord 境遇[境遇] jìngyù circumstance 以下[以下] yǐxià that level or lower; that amount or less; the following 吃干饭[吃乾飯] chīgānfàn (coll.) to be incompetent; useless; good-for-nothing //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep39/75 words - 28 min 死命[死命] sǐmìng doom; death; desperately 往前[往前] wǎngqián to move forwards 后路[後路] hòulù escape route; retreat route; communication lines to the rear; alternative course of action; room for maneuver 害得[害得] hàide to cause or lead to sth bad 安生[安生] ānshēng peaceful; restful; quiet; still 游历[遊歷] yóulì to tour; to travel 传授[傳授] chuánshòu to impart; to pass on; to teach 表达[表達] biǎodá to express; to convey 和美[和美] héměi harmonious; in perfect harmony 借助[借助] jièzhù to draw support from; with the help of 相投[相投] xiāngtóu agreeing with one another; congenial 助益[助益] zhùyì benefit; help 雕虫小技[雕蟲小技] diāochóngxiǎojì insignificant talent; skill of no high order; minor accomplishment 促进[促進] cùjìn to promote (an idea or cause); to advance; boost 善意[善意] shànyì goodwill; benevolence; kindness 减少[減少] jiǎnshǎo to lessen; to decrease; to reduce; to lower 边关[邊關] biānguān border station; strategic defensive position on frontier 战争[戰爭] zhànzhēng war; conflict; CL:場|场[chang2],次[ci4] 督促[督促] dūcù to supervise and urge completion of a task; to urge on 打退堂鼓[打退堂鼓] dǎtuìtánggǔ lit. to beat the return drum (idiom); fig. to give up; to turn tail 出路[出路] chūlù a way out (lit. and fig.); opportunity for advancement; a way forward; outlet (for one's products) 总算[總算] zǒngsuàn at long last; finally; on the whole 险情[險情] xiǎnqíng peril; dangerous circumstance 昏[昏] hūn muddle-headed; twilight; to faint; to lose consciousness 蒙蔽[蒙蔽] méngbì to deceive; to hoodwink //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep39/98 words - 34 min 明了[明瞭] míngliǎo to understand clearly; to be clear about; plain; clear 心下[心下] xīnxià in mind 起草[起草] qǐcǎo to make a draft; to draw up (plans) 单枪匹马[單槍匹馬] dānqiāngpǐmǎ lit. single spear and horse (idiom); fig. single-handed; unaccompanied 专司[專司] zhuānsī specialist (responsible some task) 定罪[定罪] dìngzuì to convict (sb of a crime) 将功折罪[將功折罪] jiānggōngzhézuì see 將功贖罪|将功赎罪[jiang1 gong1 shu2 zui4] 法外[法外] fǎwài outside the law; beyond the law; extrajudicial 条例[條例] tiáolì regulations; rules; code of conduct; ordinances; statutes 无私[無私] wúsī selfless; unselfish; disinterested; altruistic 传颂[傳頌] chuánsòng to eulogize; to pass on praise 百折不挠[百折不撓] bǎizhébùnáo to keep on fighting in spite of all setbacks (idiom); to be undaunted by repeated setbacks; to be indomitable 恼[惱] nǎo to get angry 徒手[徒手] túshǒu with bare hands; unarmed; fighting hand-to-hand; freehand (drawing) 难解[難解] nánjiě hard to solve; hard to dispel; hard to understand; hard to undo 舍身[捨身] shěshēn to give one's life 感激[感激] gǎnjī to be grateful; to appreciate; thankful 揉[揉] róu to knead; to massage; to rub 说话算话[說話算話] shuōhuàsuànhuà to do as promised; to be as good as one's word; to honor one's word; to mean what one says 疏散[疏散] shūsàn to scatter; to disperse; to evacuate; scattered; to relax 做人[做人] zuòrén to conduct oneself; to behave with integrity 软肋[軟肋] ruǎnlèi rib cartilage; (fig.) weak spot; soft underbelly 打折[打折] dǎzhé to give a discount //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep40/25 words - 9 min 长相思[長相思] Chángxiāngsī Sauvignon blanc (grape type) 动情[動情] dòngqíng to get excited; passionate; aroused to passion; to fall in love; on heat (of animals) 乡亲[鄉親] xiāngqīn fellow countryman (from the same village); local people; villager; the folks back home 肿胀[腫脹] zhǒngzhàng swelling; oedema; internal bruising 重孝[重孝] zhòngxiào mourning dress 善事[善事] shànshì good deeds 德行[德行] déxíng morality and conduct; Taiwan pr. [de2 xing4] 孝顺[孝順] xiàoshùn filial; dutiful; devoted to one's parents (and grandparents etc); to show filial piety towards (an older family member); filial piety 养子[養子] yǎngzǐ adopted son; foster son 一条心[一條心] yītiáoxīn to be of one mind; to think or act alike 怜[憐] lián to pity 心里话[心裡話] xīnlihuà (to express one's) true feelings; what is on one's mind; secret mind 跑出[跑出] pǎochū to run out 而今[而今] érjīn now; at the present (time) 报效[報效] bàoxiào render service to repay kindness 顶端[頂端] dǐngduān summit; peak 网[網] wǎng net; network 大姑[大姑] dàgū father's oldest sister; husband's older sister; sister-in-law 梳头[梳頭] shūtóu to comb one's hair 贴花[貼花] tiēhuā appliqué; decalcomania 情调[情調] qíngdiào sentiment; tone and mood; taste 盆子[盆子] pénzi basin 龙凤[龍鳳] lóngfèng dragon and phoenix 金刚[金剛] jīngāng diamond; (used to translate Sanskrit "vajra", a thunderbolt or mythical weapon); guardian deity (in Buddhist iconography) 力士[力士] lìshì strong man; sumo wrestler //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep40/50 words - 16 min 糊[糊] hú muddled; paste; scorched 看相[看相] kànxiàng to tell fortune by reading the subject's facial features 测[測] cè to survey; to measure; to conjecture 祖坟[祖墳] zǔfén ancestral tomb 风水[風水] fēngshuǐ feng shui; geomancy 屁股[屁股] pìgu buttocks; bottom; butt; back part 翻检[翻檢] fānjiǎn to rummage; to look through; to leaf through 状态[狀態] zhuàngtài state of affairs; state; mode; situation; CL:個|个[ge4] 救出[救出] jiùchū to rescue; to pluck from danger 同伴[同伴] tóngbàn companion; comrade; fellow 深处[深處] shēnchù abyss; depths; deepest or most distant part 木材[木材] mùcái wood 添加[添加] tiānjiā to add; to increase 耐性[耐性] nàixìng patience; endurance 细密[細密] xìmì fine (texture); meticulous; close (analysis); detailed 上天入地[上天入地] shàngtiānrùdì lit. to go up to heaven or down to Hades (idiom); fig. to go to great lengths; to search heaven and earth 守兵[守兵] shǒubīng guard; garrison soldier 不足[不足] bùzú insufficient; lacking; deficiency; not enough; inadequate; not worth; cannot; should not 小指[小指] xiǎozhǐ little finger 拜拜[拜拜] báibái (loanword) bye-bye; also pr. [bai1 bai1] etc; (coll.) to part ways (with sb); (fig.) to have nothing further to do (with sb or sth) 曜[曜] yào bright; glorious; one of the seven planets of premodern astronomy 命盘[命盤] mìngpán natal chart (astrology) 五岳[五嶽] Wǔyuè Five Sacred Mountains of the Daoists, namely: Mt Tai 泰山[Tai4 Shan1] in Shandong, Mt Hua 華山|华山[Hua4 Shan1] in Shaanxi, Mt Heng 衡山[Heng2 Shan1] in Hunan, Mt Heng 恆山|恒山[Heng2 Shan1] in Shanxi, Mt Song 嵩山[Song1 Shan1] in Henan 十八[十八] shíbā eighteen; 18 地狱[地獄] dìyù hell; infernal; underworld //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep40/75 words - 27 min 大狱[大獄] dàyù jail; prison 田赋[田賦] tiánfù land tax 诬[誣] wū to accuse falsely 造反[造反] zàofǎn to rebel; to revolt 砍头[砍頭] kǎntóu to decapitate; to behead 蒙骗[矇騙] mēngpiàn to hoodwink; to deceive; to dupe sb 楼下[樓下] lóuxià downstairs 想不通[想不通] xiǎngbutōng unable to understand; unable to get over 叔[叔] shū uncle; father's younger brother; husband's younger brother; Taiwan pr. [shu2] 耻[恥] chǐ shame; disgrace 折返[折返] zhéfǎn to turn back 直奔[直奔] zhíbèn to go straight to; to make a beeline for 且不说[且不說] qiěbùshuō not to mention; leaving aside 瞑目[瞑目] míngmù close one's eyes in death and die contentedly 授[授] shòu to teach; to instruct; to award; to give 脑子[腦子] nǎozi brains; mind; CL:個|个[ge4] 伎俩[伎倆] jìliǎng trick; scheme; ploy; tactic; stratagem; gimmick; ruse; trickery; skill; also written 技倆|技俩 房主[房主] fángzhǔ landlord; house owner 勒死[勒死] lēisǐ to strangle 投入[投入] tóurù to throw into; to put into; to throw oneself into; to participate in; to invest in; absorbed; engrossed 衣襟[衣襟] yījīn the front piece(s) of a Chinese jacket; lapel 加封[加封] jiāfēng to seal up (a door with a paper seal, or a document); to confer an additional title on a nobleman 广州[廣州] Guǎngzhōu Guangzhou subprovincial city and capital of Guangdong; Canton 都督[都督] dūdū (army) commander-in-chief (archaic); provincial military governor and civil administrator during the early Republic of China era (1911-1949 AD) 太宗[太宗] Tàizōng posthumous name given to second emperor of a dynasty; King Taejong of Joseon Korea (1367-1422), reigned 1400-1418 //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep40/100 words - 34 min 气死[氣死] qìsǐ to infuriate; to be furious; to die from an excess of anger 琴师[琴師] qínshī player of a stringed instrument 双手[雙手] shuāngshǒu both hands 偏向[偏向] piānxiàng partial towards sth; to prefer; to incline; erroneous tendencies (Leftist or Revisionist deviation) 静候[靜候] jìnghòu to quietly wait 主菜[主菜] zhǔcài main course 平台[平臺] píngtái platform; terrace; flat-roofed building 平乐[平樂] Pínglè Pingle county in Guilin 桂林[Gui4 lin2], Guangxi 大节[大節] dàjié major festival; important matter; major principle; high moral character 婆姨[婆姨] póyí (dialect) wife; married woman 肿[腫] zhǒng to swell; swelling; swollen 着眼[著眼] zhuóyǎn to have one's eyes on (a goal); having sth in mind; to concentrate 进学[進學] jìnxué to advance one's learning; to enter the prefecture school under the imperial examination system 弧[弧] hú arc 扯淡[扯淡] chědàn to talk nonsense 抱负[抱負] bàofù aspiration; ambition 废纸[廢紙] fèizhǐ waste paper 看头[看頭] kàntou qualities that make sth worth seeing (or reading) 愉快[愉快] yúkuài cheerful; cheerily; delightful; pleasant; pleasantly; pleasing; happy; delighted 乱画[亂畫] luànhuà to doodle; graffito; doodle 代码[代碼] dàimǎ code 依然[依然] yīrán still; as before 拘礼[拘禮] jūlǐ to stand on ceremony; punctilious 表率[表率] biǎoshuài example; model 个头[個頭] gètóu size; height //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep41/25 words - 4 min 遵[遵] zūn to observe; to obey; to follow; to comply with 拿办[拿辦] nábàn to arrest for punishment 不适[不適] bùshì unwell; indisposed; out of sorts 告退[告退] gàotuì to petition for retirement (old); to ask for leave to withdraw; to ask to be excused 穷寇[窮寇] qióngkòu cornered enemy 储君[儲君] chǔjūn heir apparent to a throne 率先[率先] shuàixiān to take the lead; to show initiative 可嘉[可嘉] kějiā laudable 子嗣[子嗣] zǐsì son; heir 益[益] yì benefit; profit; advantage; beneficial; to increase; to add; all the more 独立[獨立] dúlì independent; independence; to stand alone 严格[嚴格] yángé strict; stringent; tight; rigorous 交结[交結] jiāojié to associate with; to mix with; to connect 皇室[皇室] huángshì royal family; imperial household; member of the royal family 如同[如同] rútóng like; as 式微[式微] shìwēi (literary) to decline; to wane; title of a section in the Book of Songs 詩經|诗经[Shi1 jing1] 宦官[宦官] huànguān court eunuch 甚为[甚為] shènwéi very; extremely 节俭[節儉] jiéjiǎn frugal; economical 规定[規定] guīdìng provision; to fix; to set; to formulate; to stipulate; to provide; regulation; rule; CL:個|个[ge4] 后妃[后妃] hòufēi imperial wives and concubines 金玉[金玉] jīnyù gold and jade; precious 饰物[飾物] shìwù decorations; jewelry 宫女[宮女] gōngnǚ palace maid; CL:個|个[ge4],名[ming2],位[wei4] 节省[節省] jiéshěng saving; to save; to use sparingly; to cut down on //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep41/50 words - 16 min 开支[開支] kāizhī expenditures; expenses; CL:筆|笔[bi3], 項|项[xiang4]; to spend money; (coll.) to pay wages 开采[開採] kāicǎi to extract (ore or other resource from a mine); to exploit; to mine 珠玉[珠玉] zhūyù pearls and jades; jewels; clever remark; beautiful writing; gems of wisdom; genius; outstanding person 奢靡[奢靡] shēmí extravagant 田地[田地] tiándì field; farmland; cropland; plight; extent 万户[萬戶] wànhù ten thousand houses or households 税收[稅收] shuìshōu taxation 涨[漲] zhàng to swell; to distend 充足[充足] chōngzú adequate; sufficient; abundant 物价[物價] wùjià (commodity) prices; CL:個|个[ge4] 廉[廉] lián incorruptible; honest; inexpensive; to investigate (old); side wall of a traditional Chinese house (old) 宜[宜] yí proper; should; suitable; appropriate 首都[首都] shǒudū capital (city); CL:個|个[ge4] 傍[傍] bàng near; approaching; to depend on; (slang) to have an intimate relationship with sb; Taiwan pr. [pang2], [bang1], [bang4] 初一[初一] chūyī first day of lunar month; New Year's Day; first year in junior middle school 说道[說道] shuōdào to state; to say (the quoted words) 上坟[上墳] shàngfén to visit a grave 纠结[糾結] jiūjié to intertwine; to band together (with); to link up (with); twisted; tangled; confused; to be at a loss 水闸[水閘] shuǐzhá sluice; water gate; waterlocks; floodgate; lock; dam 泄出[泄出] xièchū to leak out; to release (liquid or gas) 听错[聽錯] tīngcuò to mishear 花样[花樣] huāyàng pattern; way of doing sth; trick; (sports) fancy-style (as figure skating etc) 事体[事體] shìtǐ things; affairs; decorum 黄泉[黃泉] Huángquán the Yellow Springs; the underworld of Chinese mythology; the equivalent of Hades or Hell 戒备森严[戒備森嚴] jièbèisēnyán heavily-guarded //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep41/75 words - 21 min 筛子[篩子] shāizi sieve; CL:面[mian4] 支开[支開] zhīkāi to send (sb) away; to change the subject; to open (an umbrella etc) 用场[用場] yòngchǎng use; application; Taiwan pr. [yong4 chang2] 异己[異己] yìjǐ dissident; alien; outsider 景仰[景仰] jǐngyǎng to admire; to revere; to look up to 煌[煌] huáng brilliant 衰[衰] shuāi to decline; to wane; to become weak or feeble 嗣[嗣] sì succession (to a title); to inherit; continuing (a tradition); posterity 经济[經濟] jīngjì economy; economic 天文[天文] tiānwén astronomy 惊叹[驚嘆] jīngtàn to exclaim in admiration; a gasp of surprise 邦[邦] bāng country; nation; state 织造[織造] zhīzào to weave; to manufacture by weaving 举国[舉國] jǔguó the entire country 欢庆[歡慶] huānqìng to celebrate 亲身[親身] qīnshēn personal; oneself 聚会[聚會] jùhuì party; gathering; to meet; to get together 闭塞[閉塞] bìsè to stop up; to close up; hard to get to; out of the way; inaccessible; unenlightened; blocking 祸国殃民[禍國殃民] huòguóyāngmín to damage the country and cause suffering to the people (idiom) 虫[蟲] chóng lower form of animal life, including insects, insect larvae, worms and similar creatures; CL:條|条[tiao2],隻|只[zhi1]; person with a particular undesirable characteristic 自得[自得] zìdé contented; pleased with one's position 贪图[貪圖] tāntú to covet; to seek (riches, fame) 享乐[享樂] xiǎnglè to enjoy life; pleasures of life 不耐烦[不耐煩] bùnàifán impatience; impatient 丰功[豐功] fēnggōng brilliant (exploit); meritorious (achievement) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep41/100 words - 33 min 帝王[帝王] dìwáng regent; monarch 韶[韶] sháo (music); excellent; harmonious 逝[逝] shì (of time) to pass; to die 炼丹[煉丹] liàndān to concoct pills of immortality 存心[存心] cúnxīn deliberately 弑君[弒君] shìjūn regicide; to commit regicide 通报[通報] tōngbào to inform; to notify; to announce; circular; bulletin; (scientific) journal 缔造[締造] dìzào to found; to create 李四[李四] LǐSì Li Si, name for an unspecified person, second of a series of three: 張三|张三[Zhang1 San1], 李四, 王五[Wang2 Wu3] Tom, Dick and Harry 引得[引得] yǐndé index (loanword) 危机四伏[危機四伏] wēijīsìfú danger lurks on every side (idiom) 觍[覥] tiǎn shameful; shameless 深厚[深厚] shēnhòu deep; profound 带坏[帶壞] dàihuài to lead astray 要害[要害] yàohài vital part; (fig.) key point; crucial 忤逆[忤逆] wǔnì disobedient to parents 提防[提防] dīfáng to guard against; to be vigilant; watch you don't (slip); also pr. [ti2 fang2] 一会[一會] yīhuì a moment; a while; in a moment; also pr. [yi1 hui3] 弟兄[弟兄] dìxiong brothers; comrade 重开[重開] chóngkāi to reopen 运转[運轉] yùnzhuǎn to work; to operate; to revolve; to turn around 召唤[召喚] zhàohuàn to summon; to beckon; to call 人品[人品] rénpǐn moral standing; moral quality; character; personality; appearance; looks (colloquial); bearing 伟人[偉人] wěirén great person 承载[承載] chéngzài to bear the weight; to sustain //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep41/104 words - 36 min 劳什子[勞什子] láoshízi (dialect) nuisance; pain 轻松[輕鬆] qīngsōng light; gentle; relaxed; effortless; uncomplicated; to relax; to take things less seriously 重塑[重塑] chóngsù to reconstruct (an art object); to remodel 扛[扛] káng to carry on one's shoulder; (fig.) to take on (a burden, duty etc) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep42/25 words - 21 min 应急[應急] yìngjí to respond to an emergency; to meet a contingency; (attributive) emergency 甲胄[甲胄] jiǎzhòu armor 挚爱[摯愛] zhì'ài true love 圣经[聖經] Shèngjīng Holy Bible; the Confucian classics; CL:本[ben3],部[bu4] 妄断[妄斷] wàngduàn to jump to an unfounded conclusion 凡人[凡人] fánrén ordinary person; mortal; earthling 颜[顏] yán color; face; countenance 异样[異樣] yìyàng difference; peculiar 立马[立馬] lìmǎ at once; immediately; promptly; swiftly 小女[小女] xiǎonǚ my daughter (humble) 饶命[饒命] ráomìng to spare sb's life 狂[狂] kuáng mad; wild; violent 旗手[旗手] qíshǒu a flag carrier (army); ensign 哥儿[哥兒] gēr5 brothers; boys 一股子[一股子] yīgǔzi a whiff of; a taint of; a thread of 腥[腥] xīng fishy (smell) 悔过[悔過] huǐguò to regret; to repent 顿悟[頓悟] dùnwù a flash of realization; the truth in a flash; a moment of enlightenment (usually Buddhist) 醒悟[醒悟] xǐngwù to come to oneself; to come to realize; to come to see the truth; to wake up to reality 射出[射出] shèchū emission; ejaculation 申冤[申冤] shēnyuān to appeal for justice; to demand redress for a grievance 建制[建制] jiànzhì organizational structure 高楼[高樓] gāolóu high building; multistory building; skyscraper; CL:座[zuo4] 公正[公正] gōngzhèng just; fair; equitable 年末[年末] niánmò end of the year //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep42/43 words - 34 min 依旧[依舊] yījiù as before; still 罢免[罷免] bàmiǎn to remove sb from their post; to dismiss 谷子[穀子] gǔzi millet 史书[史書] shǐshū history book 失误[失誤] shīwù lapse; mistake; to make a mistake; fault; service fault (in volleyball, tennis etc) 礼仪[禮儀] lǐyí etiquette; ceremony 庇佑[庇佑] bìyòu to bless; to protect; protection (esp. divine) 耕种[耕種] gēngzhòng to till; to cultivate 荡[蕩] dàng to wash; to squander; to sweep away; to move; to shake; dissolute; pond 砸毁[砸毀] záhuǐ to destroy; to smash 就擒[就擒] jiùqín to be taken prisoner 身手[身手] shēnshǒu skill; talent; agility 仪仗[儀仗] yízhàng ceremonial weaponry 送命[送命] sòngmìng to lose one's life; to get killed 队长[隊長] duìzhǎng captain; team leader; CL:個|个[ge4] 魄力[魄力] pòlì courage; daring; boldness; resolution; drive 震荡[震盪] zhèndàng to shake up; to jolt; to vibrate; to oscillate; to fluctuate 剐[剮] guǎ cut off the flesh as punishment //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep43/25 words - 13 min 寅[寅] yín 3rd earthly branch: 3-5 a.m., 1st solar month (4th February-5th March), year of the Tiger; ancient Chinese compass point: 60° 苦熬[苦熬] kǔ'áo to endure (years of suffering) 休憩[休憩] xiūqì to rest; to relax; to take a break 困境[困境] kùnjìng predicament; plight 憨厚[憨厚] hānhou simple and honest; straightforward 人员[人員] rényuán staff; crew; personnel; CL:個|个[ge4] 奇诡[奇詭] qíguǐ strange; queer; intriguing 周密[周密] zhōumì careful; thorough; meticulous; dense; impenetrable 顺应[順應] shùnyìng to comply; to conform to; in tune with; adapting to; to adjust to 堵住[堵住] dǔzhù to block up 舞弊[舞弊] wǔbì to engage in fraud 交钱[交錢] jiāoqián to pay up; to shell out; to hand over the money to cover sth 耕地[耕地] gēngdì arable land; to plow land 相似[相似] xiāngsì to resemble; similar; like; resemblance; similarity 政令[政令] zhènglìng government decree 制定[制定] zhìdìng to draw up; to formulate 决绝[決絕] juéjué to sever all relations with sb; determined; decisive 向上[向上] xiàngshàng upward; up; to advance; to try to improve oneself; to make progress 感恩[感恩] gǎn'ēn to be grateful 继位[繼位] jìwèi to succeed to the throne 登基[登基] dēngjī to ascend the throne 良机[良機] liángjī a good chance; a golden opportunity 眼睁睁[眼睜睜] yǎnzhēngzhēng to stare blankly; to look on helplessly; to look on unfeelingly 孝[孝] xiào filial piety or obedience; mourning apparel 切莫[切莫] qièmò you must not; Please don't...; be sure not to; on no account (do it) //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep43/50 words - 19 min 该当[該當] gāidāng should; to deserve 女流[女流] nǚliú (derog.) woman 龙袍[龍袍] lóngpáo dragon robe; emperor's court dress 屹立[屹立] yìlì to tower; to stand straight (of person's bearing) 龙椅[龍椅] lóngyǐ the Dragon Throne; the imperial throne 点兵[點兵] diǎnbīng to muster troops; (fig.) to gather forces 窥伺[窺伺] kuīsì to spy upon; to lie in wait for (an opportunity) 尚可[尚可] shàngkě not bad; satisfactory 历来[歷來] lìlái always; throughout (a period of time); (of) all-time 避免[避免] bìmiǎn to avert; to prevent; to avoid; to refrain from 兵乱[兵亂] bīngluàn confusion of war; turmoil of war 荼毒[荼毒] túdú torment; cruelty; great suffering 定然[定然] dìngrán certainly; of course 奇妙[奇妙] qímiào fantastic; wonderful 设若[設若] shèruò if 动容[動容] dòngróng to be emotionally moved 嘉许[嘉許] jiāxǔ favorable; praise 有道[有道] yǒudào to have attained the Way; (of a government or a ruler) enlightened; wise and just 岔路[岔路] chàlù fork in the road 水路[水路] shuǐlù waterway 臭脸[臭臉] chòuliǎn sour face; scowling face; CL:張|张[zhang1],副[fu4] 露出[露出] lùchū to expose; to show; also pr. [lou4 chu1] 胡思乱想[胡思亂想] húsīluànxiǎng to indulge in flights of fancy (idiom); to let one's imagination run wild 拥兵自重[擁兵自重] yōngbīngzìzhòng (of a warlord etc) to assemble one's personal army, thereby presenting a challenge to the central government 觊觎[覬覦] jìyú to covet; to long for; to lust after //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep43/75 words - 30 min 备案[備案] bèi'àn to put on record; to file 扎眼[扎眼] zhāyǎn garish; dazzling; offensively conspicuous 露馅[露餡] lòuxiàn to leak; to expose (sb's secret); to spill the beans; to let the cat out of the bag 沾满[沾滿] zhānmǎn muddy; covered in (mud, dust, sweat, blood etc); daubed in 一口气[一口氣] yīkǒuqì one breath; in one breath; at a stretch 惦念[惦念] diànniàn to constantly have (sb or sth) on one's mind 生人[生人] shēngrén stranger; living person; to give birth; to be born (in a certain time or place) 当班[當班] dāngbān to work one's shift 里边儿[裡邊兒] lǐbianr5 erhua variant of 裡邊|里边[li3 bian5] 乱糟糟[亂糟糟] luànzāozāo chaotic; topsy turvy; a complete mess 佛寺[佛寺] Fósì Buddhist temple 兴旺[興旺] xīngwàng prosperous; thriving; to prosper; to flourish 界[界] jiè boundary; scope; extent; circles; group; kingdom (taxonomy) 铺盖[鋪蓋] pūgài to spread evenly over 慢走[慢走] mànzǒu Stay a bit!; Wait a minute!; (to a departing guest) Take care! 惦记[惦記] diànjì to think of; to keep thinking about; to be concerned about 揭[揭] jiē to take the lid off; to expose; to unmask 养伤[養傷] yǎngshāng to heal a wound; to recuperate (from an injury) 皮肉[皮肉] píròu skin and flesh; superficial; physical (suffering); bodily 手软[手軟] shǒuruǎn to be lenient; to relent; to be reluctant to make a hard decision; to think twice 沿路[沿路] yánlù along the way; the duration of a journey 万死不辞[萬死不辭] wànsǐbùcí ten thousand deaths will not prevent me (idiom); ready to risk life and limb to help out 休养[休養] xiūyǎng to recuperate; to recover; to convalesce 心绪不宁[心緒不寧] xīnxùbùníng unquiet state of mind 心知肚明[心知肚明] xīnzhīdùmíng to be well aware //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep43/100 words - 39 min 矣[矣] yǐ classical final particle, similar to modern 了[le5] 搜救[搜救] sōujiù search and rescue 臣僚[臣僚] chénliáo court official (in former times) 孝心[孝心] xiàoxīn filial piety (a Confucian obligation); respect and obedience to one's parents 皇储[皇儲] huángchǔ crown prince 无非[無非] wúfēi only; nothing else 排长[排長] páizhǎng platoon leader; sergeant 避嫌[避嫌] bìxián to avoid arousing suspicion 音[音] yīn sound; noise; note (of musical scale); tone; news; syllable; reading (phonetic value of a character) 诡异[詭異] guǐyì strange; weird 整理[整理] zhěnglǐ to arrange; to tidy up; to sort out; to straighten out; to list systematically; to collate (data, files); to pack (luggage) 完毕[完畢] wánbì to finish; to end; to complete 闷[悶] mèn bored; depressed; melancholy; sealed; airtight; tightly closed 接到[接到] jiēdào to receive (letter etc) 相干[相干] xiānggān relevant; to have to do with; coherent (Physics: light etc) 如下[如下] rúxià as follows 磨不开[磨不開] mòbùkāi to feel embarrassed 提出[提出] tíchū to raise (an issue); to propose; to put forward; to suggest; to post (on a website); to withdraw (cash) 愁[愁] chóu to worry about 人马[人馬] rénmǎ men and horses; troops; group of people; troop; staff; centaur 亲善[親善] qīnshàn goodwill 票[票] piào ticket; ballot; banknote; CL:張|张[zhang1]; person held for ransom; amateur performance of Chinese opera; classifier for groups, batches, business transactions 怄气[慪氣] òuqì to sulk; to squabble 免礼[免禮] miǎnlǐ (formal) you may dispense with curtseying 平身[平身] píngshēn (old) to stand up (after kowtowing); You may rise. //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep43/111 words - 44 min 猪[豬] zhū hog; pig; swine; CL:口[kou3],頭|头[tou2] 抓贼[抓賊] zhuāzéi to catch a thief 体力[體力] tǐlì physical strength; physical power 弯路[彎路] wānlù winding road; roundabout route; detour; (fig.) wrong way (of doing sth) 分头[分頭] fēntóu separately; severally; parted hair 停下[停下] tíngxià to stop 老不死[老不死] lǎobùsǐ (derog.) old but still alive; old fart; old bastard 撩开[撩開] liāokai to push aside (clothing, curtain etc) to reveal something; to toss aside 猖狂[猖狂] chāngkuáng savage; furious 孤陋寡闻[孤陋寡聞] gūlòuguǎwén ignorant and inexperienced; ill-informed and narrow-minded 消遣[消遣] xiāoqiǎn to while the time away; amusement; pastime; recreation; to make sport of //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep44/25 words - 9 min 寒冷[寒冷] hánlěng cold (climate); frigid; very cold 集中[集中] jízhōng to concentrate; to centralize; to focus; centralized; concentrated; to put together 遵令[遵令] zūnlìng to obey orders 交汇[交匯] jiāohuì to flow together; confluence (of rivers, airflow, roads); (international) cooperation 势必[勢必] shìbì to be bound to; undoubtedly will 好转[好轉] hǎozhuǎn to improve; to take a turn for the better; improvement 得势[得勢] déshì to win power; to get authority; to become dominant 不和[不和] bùhé not to get along well; to be on bad terms; to be at odds; discord 解散[解散] jiěsàn to dissolve; to disband 俐落[俐落] lìluo variant of 利落[li4 luo5] 拽[拽] yè to drag; to haul 权衡[權衡] quánhéng to consider; to weigh (a matter); to balance (pros and cons) 花心思[花心思] huāxīnsī to think through; to invest effort in thinking about; to consider thoroughly 风头[風頭] fēngtóu wind direction; the way the wind blows; fig. trend; direction of events; how things develop (esp. how they affect oneself); public opinion (concerning one's actions); publicity (usually derog.); limelight 老伯[老伯] lǎobó uncle (polite form of address for older male) 大伯[大伯] dàbó husband's older brother; brother-in-law 慈[慈] cí compassionate; gentle; merciful; kind; humane 拙荆[拙荊] zhuōjīng my wife (humble) 独子[獨子] dúzǐ only son 掌柜[掌櫃] zhǎngguì shopkeeper 郎中[郎中] lángzhōng doctor (Chinese medicine); ancient official title; companions (respectful) 大方[大方] dàfang generous; magnanimous; stylish; in good taste; easy-mannered; natural and relaxed 遭殃[遭殃] zāoyāng to suffer a calamity 挑唆[挑唆] tiǎosuō to incite; to stir up; to instigate 入户[入戶] rùhù to obtain a residence permit //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep44/50 words - 14 min 老者[老者] lǎozhě old man; elderly man 默记[默記] mòjì to learn by heart; to commit to memory; to remember; to memorize in silence 验明[驗明] yànmíng to ascertain; to identify; to verify (sb's identity etc) 计议[計議] jìyì to deliberate; to talk over; to plan 好些[好些] hǎoxiē a good deal of; quite a lot 多亏[多虧] duōkuī thanks to; luckily 教书[教書] jiāoshū to teach (in a school) 凑钱[湊錢] còuqián to raise enough money to do sth; to pool money; to club together (to do sth) 树枝[樹枝] shùzhī branch; twig 官司[官司] guānsi lawsuit; CL:場|场[chang2] 沦落[淪落] lúnluò to degenerate; impoverished; to fall (into poverty); to be reduced (to begging) 太平盛世[太平盛世] tàipíngshèngshì peace and prosperity (idiom) 火烛[火燭] huǒzhú fire and candles; household things that burn 屋顶[屋頂] wūdǐng roof; CL:個|个[ge4] 个把[個把] gèbǎ one or two; a couple of 修好[修好] xiūhǎo to repair (sth broken); to restore (sth damaged); to establish friendly relations with; (literary) to do meritorious deeds 胡说八道[胡說八道] húshuōbādào to talk rubbish 大叔[大叔] dàshū eldest of father's younger brothers; uncle (term used to address a man about the age of one's father) 特地[特地] tèdì specially; for a special purpose 爱问[愛問] Àiwèn iAsk.com, the search engine of Sina 新浪 粗陋[粗陋] cūlòu crude; coarse; unsophisticated; shallow 黄道[黃道] huángdào the ecliptic (the plane of the solar system) 梁[梁] liáng roof beam; beam (structure); bridge 瓒[瓚] zàn libation cup 自学[自學] zìxué self-study; to study on one's own //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep44/75 words - 21 min 数学[數學] shùxué mathematics; mathematical 天象[天象] tiānxiàng meteorological or astronomical phenomenon (e.g. rainbow or eclipse) 模[模] mó to imitate; model; norm; pattern 改为[改為] gǎiwéi to change into 测量[測量] cèliáng survey; to measure; to gauge; to determine 二十八宿[二十八宿] èrshíbāxiù the twenty-eight constellations 天球[天球] tiānqiú celestial sphere 极北[極北] jíběi extreme north 恒星[恆星] héngxīng (fixed) star 衍[衍] yǎn to spread out; to develop; to overflow; to amplify; superfluous 历[曆] lì calendar 赐给[賜給] cìgěi to bestow; to give 不衰[不衰] bùshuāi unfailing; never weakening; enduring; unstoppable 埋怨[埋怨] mányuàn to complain; to grumble (about); to reproach; to blame 糊涂[糊塗] hútu muddled; silly; confused 收下[收下] shōuxià to accept; to receive 老爷[老爺] lǎoye (respectful) lord; master; (coll.) maternal grandfather 后背[後背] hòubèi the back (human anatomy); the back part of sth 先人[先人] xiānrén ancestors; previous generations; my late father 细皮嫩肉[細皮嫩肉] xìpínènròu soft skin and tender flesh (idiom); smooth-skinned 遇见[遇見] yùjiàn to meet 表兄[表兄] biǎoxiōng older male cousin via female line 钊[釗] zhāo to encourage; to cut; to strain 翠[翠] cuì bluish-green; green jade 到手[到手] dàoshǒu to take possession of; to get hold of //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep44/100 words - 29 min 到齐[到齊] dàoqí to be all present 僻[僻] pì biased; low; rustic; secluded 人设[人設] rénshè the design of a character (in games, manga etc) (abbr. for 人物設定|人物设定); (fig.) (a celebrity or other public figure's) image in the eyes of the public; public persona 机构[機構] jīgòu mechanism; structure; organization; agency; institution; CL:所[suo3] 繁冗[繁冗] fánrǒng variant of 煩冗|烦冗[fan2 rong3] 职能[職能] zhínéng function; role 官样文章[官樣文章] guānyàngwénzhāng officialese; red tape 少有[少有] shǎoyǒu rare; infrequent 民生[民生] mínshēng people's livelihood; people's welfare 艰[艱] jiān difficult; hard; hardship 公允[公允] gōngyǔn equitable; fair 然则[然則] ránzé that being the case; then; in that case 施行[施行] shīxíng to put in place; to put into practice; to take effect 骨髓[骨髓] gǔsuǐ bone marrow (medulla ossea) 勤谨[勤謹] qínjǐn diligent and painstaking 唬[唬] hǔ a tiger's roar; to scare 自勉[自勉] zìmiǎn to encourage oneself 长进[長進] zhǎngjìn to make progress; progress 表面文章[表面文章] biǎomiànwénzhāng superficial show; going through the motions 劫道[劫道] jiédào to kidnap; to hijack 识相[識相] shíxiàng sensitive; tactful 欺侮[欺侮] qīwǔ to bully 出口气[出口氣] chūkǒuqì to take one's revenge; to score off sb 鼠辈[鼠輩] shǔbèi a scoundrel; a bad chap 切勿[切勿] qièwù by no means //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep44/110 words - 34 min 不快[不快] bùkuài unhappy; in low spirits; (of a knife) not sharp 臣民[臣民] chénmín subject (of a kingdom, ruler etc) 畜生[畜生] chùsheng domestic animal; brute; bastard 狙击[狙擊] jūjī to snipe (shoot from hiding) 不孝[不孝] bùxiào unfilial 风气[風氣] fēngqì general mood; atmosphere; common practice 恶行[惡行] èxíng evil or wicked conduct 天谴[天譴] tiānqiǎn the wrath of Heaven; imperial displeasure 洗刷[洗刷] xǐshuā wash; brush; scrub 陷害[陷害] xiànhài to entrap; to set up; to frame (up); to make false charges against //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep45/25 words - 14 min 皇族[皇族] huángzú the imperial family; royal kin 容身[容身] róngshēn to find a place where one can fit in; to make one's home; to seek shelter 离去[離去] líqù to leave; to exit 再次[再次] zàicì one more time; again; one more; once again 省事[省事] shěngshì to simplify matters; to save trouble 蠢材[蠢材] chǔncái idiot 无福消受[無福消受] wúfúxiāoshòu unfortunately cannot enjoy (idiom) 捕获[捕獲] bǔhuò to catch; to capture; to seize 服众[服眾] fúzhòng to convince the masses 大队[大隊] dàduì group; a large body of; production brigade; military group 断案[斷案] duàn'àn to judge a case 译[譯] yì to translate; to interpret 一模一样[一模一樣] yīmúyīyàng exactly the same (idiom); carbon copy; also pr. [yi1 mo2 yi1 yang4] 报帖[報帖] bàotiě to announce good news in red letters 肉汤[肉湯] ròutāng meat soup; broth 什[什] shén what 金山[金山] Jīnshān Jinshan suburban district of Shanghai; Jinshan or Chinshan township in New Taipei City 新北市[Xin1 bei3 shi4], Taiwan 放贷[放貸] fàngdài to provide loans 庭院[庭院] tíngyuàn courtyard 散漫[散漫] sǎnmàn undisciplined; unorganized 单独[單獨] dāndú alone; by oneself; on one's own 苦恼[苦惱] kǔnǎo vexed; distressed 严查[嚴查] yánchá to investigate strictly 省却[省卻] shěngquè to save; to get rid of (so saving space) 忌日[忌日] jìrì anniversary of a death; inauspicious day //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep45/50 words - 28 min 疆土[疆土] jiāngtǔ territory 稀奇[稀奇] xīqí rare; strange 节假日[節假日] jiéjiàrì public holiday 哪像[哪像] nǎxiàng unlike; in contrast to 被窝[被窩] bèiwō quilt wrapped around the body as a tube (traditional bedding); (contemporary) bedding; quilt; blankets; cover; bed 老爷子[老爺子] lǎoyézi my (you etc) old father; polite appellation for an elderly male 老人[老人] lǎorén old man or woman; the elderly; one's aged parents or grandparents 老旧[老舊] lǎojiù outmoded; old-fashioned 财产[財產] cáichǎn property; assets; estate; CL:筆|笔[bi3] 分给[分給] fēngěi to divide (and give to others) 热水[熱水] rèshuǐ hot water 走路[走路] zǒulù to walk; to go on foot 记过[記過] jìguò to give sb a demerit 主将[主將] zhǔjiàng commander-in-chief (military); star player (sports); key figure (in an organization) 上手[上手] shàngshǒu to obtain; to master; overhand (serve etc); seat of honor 卯[卯] mǎo mortise (slot cut into wood to receive a tenon); 4th earthly branch: 5-7 a.m., 2nd solar month (6th March-4th April), year of the Rabbit; ancient Chinese compass point: 90° (east); variant of 鉚|铆[mao3]; to exert one's strength 得不到[得不到] débùdào cannot get; cannot obtain 察觉[察覺] chájué to sense; to perceive; to become aware of; to detect 小曲[小曲] xiǎoqǔ popular song; folk tune; ballad 篡位[篡位] cuànwèi to seize the throne 往外[往外] wǎngwài out; outbound; departing 算命[算命] suànmìng fortune-telling; to tell fortune 横加[橫加] héngjiā violently; flagrantly 世世代代[世世代代] shìshìdàidài for many generations 吃药[吃藥] chīyào to take medicine //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep45/56 words - 33 min 到家[到家] dàojiā perfect; excellent; brought to the utmost degree 盘查[盤查] pánchá to interrogate; to question (at a roadblock) 兵士[兵士] bīngshì ordinary soldier 保准[保準] bǎozhǔn variant of 保准[bao3 zhun3] 打拍子[打拍子] dǎpāizi to beat time 阵[陣] zhèn disposition of troops; wave; spate; burst; spell; short period of time; classifier for events or states of short duration //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep46/25 words - 10 min 用力[用力] yònglì to exert oneself physically 旭日[旭日] xùrì the rising sun 种种[種種] zhǒngzhǒng all kinds of 愧疚[愧疚] kuìjiù to feel guilty; to feel ashamed of oneself; to be remorseful 前夜[前夜] qiányè the eve; the night before 聚饮[聚飲] jùyǐn to meet for social drinking 劝阻[勸阻] quànzǔ to advise against; to dissuade 血洗[血洗] xuèxǐ blood purge; massacre 假如[假如] jiǎrú if 当夜[當夜] dāngyè on that night 缜密[縝密] zhěnmì meticulous; careful; deliberate; delicate; fine (texture) 计算[計算] jìsuàn to count; to calculate; to compute; CL:個|个[ge4] 严惩不贷[嚴懲不貸] yánchéngbùdài to punish severely (idiom) 磕[磕] kē to tap; to knock (against sth hard); to knock (mud from boots, ashes from a pipe etc) 张嘴[張嘴] zhāngzuǐ to open one's mouth (to speak, esp. to make a request); to gape 吃油[吃油] chīyóu (of food) to absorb oil; (of a vehicle) to guzzle fuel 揪[揪] jiū to seize; to clutch; to grab firmly and pull 撒手[撒手] sāshǒu to let go of sth; to give up 爷们[爺們] yémen menfolk (collective term for men of different generations); husbands and their fathers etc 气不过[氣不過] qìbuguò so angry it's unbearable; bitter about unbearable grievances 寄[寄] jì to send; to mail; to entrust; to depend on; to attach oneself to; to live (in a house); to lodge; foster (son etc) 腊[臘] là 12th lunar month; preserved (meat, fish etc) 厕所[廁所] cèsuǒ toilet; lavatory; CL:間|间[jian1],處|处[chu4] 紧接[緊接] jǐnjiē immediately adjacent; immediately following; to follow closely on 崽[崽] zǎi child; young animal //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep46/50 words - 26 min 酬劳[酬勞] chóuláo reward 家业[家業] jiāyè family property 金匮[金匱] jīnguì variant of 金櫃|金柜[jin1 gui4] 要略[要略] yàolüè roughly; outline; summary 炊[炊] chuī to cook food 顷[頃] qǐng unit of area equal to 100 畝|亩[mu3] or 6.67 hectares; a short while; a little while ago; circa. (for approximate dates) 呼吸[呼吸] hūxī to breathe 挑起[挑起] tiǎoqǐ to provoke; to stir up; to incite 独断[獨斷] dúduàn to decide alone without consultation; arbitrary; dictatorial 掉以轻心[掉以輕心] diàoyǐqīngxīn treat sth lightly; to lower one's guard 酿酒[釀酒] niàngjiǔ to brew wine 自我[自我] zìwǒ self-; ego (psychology) 兵法[兵法] bīngfǎ art of war; military strategy and tactics 有福[有福] yǒufú to be blessed 父慈子孝[父慈子孝] fùcízǐxiào benevolent father, filial son (idiom); natural love between parents and children 生来[生來] shēnglái from birth; by one's nature 判断力[判斷力] pànduànlì ability to judge; judgment 付给[付給] fùgěi to deliver; to pay 拌[拌] bàn to mix; to mix in; to toss (a salad) 剪[剪] jiǎn scissors; shears; clippers; CL:把[ba3]; to cut with scissors; to trim; to wipe out or exterminate 胡须[鬍鬚] húxū beard; CL:根[gen1],綹|绺[liu3] 切记[切記] qièjì remember at all costs 心烦[心煩] xīnfán to feel agitated; to be troubled; to be annoyed; an upset or distraction 稚[稚] zhì infantile; young 童[童] tóng child //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep46/52 words - 27 min 顶多[頂多] dǐngduō at most; at best 暴病[暴病] bàobìng sudden attack of a serious illness //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep47/25 words - 5 min 额外[額外] éwài extra; added; additional 抛头露面[拋頭露面] pāotóulòumiàn to show your face in public (derog.) 制订[制訂] zhìdìng to work out; to formulate 声东击西[聲東擊西] shēngdōngjīxī to threaten the east and strike to the west (idiom); to create a diversion 购买[購買] gòumǎi to purchase; to buy 弹压[彈壓] tányā to suppress; to quell (a disturbance); repression 癫狂[癲狂] diānkuáng deranged; mad; cracked; zany 发作[發作] fāzuò to flare up; to break out 看书[看書] kànshū to read; to study 冥想[冥想] míngxiǎng to meditate; meditation 脑[腦] nǎo brain; mind; head; essence 混沌[混沌] hùndùn primal chaos; formless mass before creation in Chinese mythology; muddled; innocent as a baby 成日[成日] chéngrì all day long; the whole day; the whole time 昏昏欲睡[昏昏欲睡] hūnhūnyùshuì drowsy; sleepy (idiom) 萌生[萌生] méngshēng to burgeon; to produce; to conceive; to be in the initial stage 筹办[籌辦] chóubàn to arrange; to make preparations 变卖[變賣] biànmài to sell off (one's property) 卖掉[賣掉] màidiào to sell off; to get rid of in a sale 幼年[幼年] yòunián childhood; infancy 悲惨[悲慘] bēicǎn miserable; tragic 命运[命運] mìngyùn fate; destiny; CL:個|个[ge4] 目的地[目的地] mùdìdì destination (location) 死于非命[死於非命] sǐyúfēimìng violent death (idiom); to die in a disaster; an unnatural death 中毒[中毒] zhòngdú to be poisoned; poisoning 补药[補藥] bǔyào tonic //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep47/50 words - 12 min 书案[書案] shū'àn writing desk; official record 笔法[筆法] bǐfǎ technique of writing; calligraphy; or drawing 模仿[模仿] mófǎng to imitate; to copy; to emulate; to mimic; model 题诗[題詩] tíshī to inscribe a poem (often, composed on the spot) on a painting, fan or ceramic bowl etc as a work of calligraphy; an inscribed poem 经手人[經手人] jīngshǒurén the person in charge; agent; broker 详述[詳述] xiángshù to recount 冤案[冤案] yuān'àn miscarriage of justice 通常[通常] tōngcháng regular; usual; normal; usually; normally 采买[採買] cǎimǎi to purchase; to buy; to do one's shopping; purchasing agent; buyer 选址[選址] xuǎnzhǐ to select a suitable site; site; location 区域[區域] qūyù area; region; district 核算[核算] hésuàn to calculate; accounting 调档[調檔] diàodàng to transfer a dossier; to consult a dossier 身着[身著] shēnzhuó to wear 井井有条[井井有條] jǐngjǐngyǒutiáo everything clear and orderly (idiom); neat and tidy 选入[選入] xuǎnrù selected (for admission); elected 执着[執著] zhízhuó to be strongly attached to; to be dedicated; to cling to 可好[可好] kěhǎo good or not?; luckily; fortuitously 用字[用字] yòngzì to use letters; to use words; diction 修饰[修飾] xiūshì to decorate; to adorn; to dress up; to polish (a written piece); to qualify or modify (grammar) 得意[得意] déyì proud of oneself; pleased with oneself; complacent 牢骚[牢騷] láosāo discontent; complaint; to complain 晦涩[晦澀] huìsè difficult to understand; cryptic 频[頻] pín frequency; frequently; repetitious 次之[次之] cìzhī second (in a competition); occupying second place //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep47/75 words - 18 min 不得而知[不得而知] bùdé'érzhī unknown; unable to find out 提取[提取] tíqǔ to withdraw (money); to collect (left luggage); to extract; to refine 深夜[深夜] shēnyè very late at night 拌嘴[拌嘴] bànzuǐ to bicker; to squabble; to quarrel 午夜[午夜] wǔyè midnight 回[迴] huí to curve; to return; to revolve 感怀[感懷] gǎnhuái to recall with emotion; to feel sentiments 萦绕[縈繞] yíngrào to linger on; to hover; to encircle 好意思[好意思] hǎoyìsi to have the nerve; what a cheek!; to feel no shame; to overcome the shame; (is it) proper? (rhetorical question) 机械[機械] jīxiè machine; machinery; mechanical; (old) cunning; scheming 腾空[騰空] téngkōng to soar; to rise high into the air 宿舍[宿舍] sùshè dormitory; dorm room; living quarters; hostel; CL:間|间[jian1] 醉心于[醉心於] zuìxīnyú to be infatuated with 脾[脾] pí spleen 胃[胃] wèi stomach; CL:個|个[ge4] 克[克] kè to be able to; to subdue; to restrain; to overcome; gram; Tibetan unit of land area, about 6 ares 入赘[入贅] rùzhuì to go and live with one's wife's family, in effect becoming a member of her family 花匠[花匠] huājiàng gardener 栽培[栽培] zāipéi to grow; to cultivate; to train; to educate; to patronize 满腹[滿腹] mǎnfù filled with; preoccupied with 大大[大大] dàdà greatly; enormously; (dialect) dad; uncle 伤心[傷心] shāngxīn to grieve; to be broken-hearted; to feel deeply hurt 珊瑚[珊瑚] shānhú coral 效率[效率] xiàolǜ efficiency 修养[修養] xiūyǎng accomplishment; training; self-cultivation //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep47/100 words - 25 min 缺一不可[缺一不可] quēyībùkě not a single one is dispensable; can't do without either 不菲[不菲] bùfěi considerable (cost etc); bountiful (crop etc); high (social status etc) 专心[專心] zhuānxīn to concentrate; absorption; concentration; engrossed 精研[精研] jīngyán to research carefully; to study intensively 起码[起碼] qǐmǎ at the minimum; at the very least 陪伴[陪伴] péibàn to accompany 回眸[回眸] huímóu to glance back; to look back; retrospective 刹那[剎那] chànà an instant (Sanskrit: ksana); split second; the twinkling of an eye 时空[時空] shíkōng time and place; world of a particular locale and era; (physics) space-time 停住[停住] tíngzhù to stop; to halt; to cease 乐章[樂章] yuèzhāng movement (of a symphony) 暗自[暗自] ànzì inwardly; to oneself; secretly 誓言[誓言] shìyán to pledge; to promise; oath; vow 白头偕老[白頭偕老] báitóuxiélǎo (to live together until the) white hairs of old age (idiom); to live to a ripe old age in conjugal bliss; until death do us part 大抵[大抵] dàdǐ generally speaking; by and large; for the most part 平凡[平凡] píngfán commonplace; ordinary; mediocre 至极[至極] zhìjí very; extremely 搓[搓] cuō to rub or roll between the hands or fingers; to twist 研制[研製] yánzhì to manufacture; to develop 所需[所需] suǒxū necessary (for); required 巨额[巨額] jù'é large sum (of money); a huge amount 小民[小民] xiǎomín ordinary people; commoner; civilian 伺机[伺機] sìjī to wait for an opportunity; to watch for one's chance 西方[西方] Xīfāng the West; the Occident; Western countries 预[預] yù to advance; in advance; beforehand; to prepare //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep47/125 words - 35 min 运筹[運籌] yùnchóu to plan; operations; logistics 拨动[撥動] bōdòng to stir; to prod; to poke; to move sideways; to strum (on a guitar etc) 乾坤[乾坤] qiánkūn yin and yang; heaven and earth; the universe 差错[差錯] chācuò mistake; slip-up; fault; error (in data transmission); accident; mishap 埋没[埋沒] máimò to engulf; to bury; to overlook; to stifle; to neglect; to fall into oblivion 养尊处优[養尊處優] yǎngzūnchǔyōu to live like a prince (idiom) 中间人[中間人] zhōngjiānrén intermediary; mediator 撮合[撮合] cuōhe to play matchmaker; to act as a middleman 极少[極少] jíshǎo very little; very few 钱庄[錢莊] qiánzhuāng money farm (dealing in illegal foreign currency of money laundering) 兑换[兌換] duìhuàn to convert; to exchange 头像[頭像] tóuxiàng portrait; bust 纹路[紋路] wénlù veined pattern; wrinkles; vein lines (in marble or fingerprint); grain (in wood etc) 金主[金主] jīnzhǔ financial backer; bankroller 信件[信件] xìnjiàn letter (sent by mail) 唤作[喚作] huànzuò to be called; to be known as 拆除[拆除] chāichú to tear down; to demolish; to dismantle; to remove 工程[工程] gōngchéng engineering; an engineering project; project; undertaking; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4] 亲耳[親耳] qīn'ěr with one's own ears 杀害[殺害] shāhài to murder 隅[隅] yú corner 高起[高起] gāoqǐ to rise high; to spring up 提及[提及] tíjí to mention; to raise (a subject); to bring to sb's attention 治罪[治罪] zhìzuì to punish sb (for a crime) 委[委] wěi to entrust; to cast aside; to shift (blame etc); to accumulate; roundabout; winding; dejected; listless; committee member; council; end; actually; certainly //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep47/129 words - 35 min 妥善[妥善] tuǒshàn appropriate; proper 保管[保管] bǎoguǎn to hold in safekeeping; to have in one's care; to guarantee; certainly; surely; custodian; curator 责难[責難] zénàn to censure 保命[保命] bǎomìng to save one's life; to survive //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep48/25 words - 9 min 好自为之[好自為之] hǎozìwéizhī to do one's best; to shape up; to behave; to fend for oneself; you're on your own 荒谬[荒謬] huāngmiù absurd; ridiculous 当头[當頭] dāngtóu coming right into one's face; imminent; to put first 诤臣[諍臣] zhèngchén official who dares speak frankly before the emperor 沮[沮] jǔ to destroy; to stop 狗贼[狗賊] gǒuzéi (insult) brigand; swindler 国大[國大] GuóDà abbr. for 國民大會|国民大会, National Assembly of the Republic of China (extant during various periods between 1913 and 2005); abbr. for 新加坡國立大學|新加坡国立大学, National University of Singapore (NUS); abbr. for 印度國民大會黨|印度国民大会党, Indian National Congress (INC); abbr. for 馬來西亞印度國民大會黨|马来西亚印度国民大会党, Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) 玷污[玷污] diànwū to stain; to sully; to tarnish 祖先[祖先] zǔxiān ancestor; forebears 谈心[談心] tánxīn to have a heart-to-heart chat 奸佞[奸佞] jiānnìng crafty and fawning 犯法[犯法] fànfǎ to break the law 大国[大國] dàguó a power (i.e. a dominant country) 能人[能人] néngrén capable person; Homo habilis, extinct species of upright East African hominid 火把[火把] huǒbǎ torch; CL:把[ba3] 犯傻[犯傻] fànshǎ to be foolish; to play dumb; to gaze absentmindedly 发案[發案] fā'àn occurrence (refers to time and place esp. of a criminal act); to take place; to occur; to advertise freelance work 牍[牘] dú documents 接收[接收] jiēshōu reception (of transmitted signal); to receive; to accept; to admit; to take over (e.g. a factory); to expropriate 每每[每每] měiměi often 要员[要員] yàoyuán key participant; VIP 攀谈[攀談] pāntán to chat 表情[表情] biǎoqíng (facial) expression; to express one's feelings; expression 鼻[鼻] bí nose 朝天[朝天] cháotiān to have an audience with the Emperor; to be presented at court; to look skyward; to look up //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep48/50 words - 23 min 精巧[精巧] jīngqiǎo elaborate 顺道[順道] shùndào on the way 这样一来[這樣一來] zhèyàngyīlái thus; if this happens then 万般[萬般] wànbān every kind; manifold; extremely 自视甚高[自視甚高] zìshìshèngāo to think highly of oneself (idiom); giving oneself airs; arrogant and self-important 鼓励[鼓勵] gǔlì to encourage 一往无前[一往無前] yīwǎngwúqián to advance courageously (idiom); to press forward 调取[調取] diàoqǔ to obtain (information from an archive etc) 嘻嘻[嘻嘻] xīxī hee hee; happy 哈哈[哈哈] hāhā (onom.) laughing out loud 缺憾[缺憾] quēhàn a regret; sth regrettable 使出[使出] shǐchū to use; to exert 出其不意[出其不意] chūqíbùyì to do sth when least expected (idiom); to catch sb off guard 振臂一呼[振臂一呼] zhènbìyīhū to issue a call for action; to raise one's hand and issue a rousing call (idiom) 激励[激勵] jīlì to encourage; to urge; motivation; incentive 涤荡[滌蕩] dídàng to wash off 捕捉[捕捉] bǔzhuō to catch; to seize; to capture 众目睽睽[眾目睽睽] zhòngmùkuíkuí see 萬目睽睽|万目睽睽[wan4 mu4 kui2 kui2] 医院[醫院] yīyuàn hospital; CL:所[suo3],家[jia1],座[zuo4] 碍[礙] ài to hinder; to obstruct; to block 个别[個別] gèbié individual; specific; respective; just one or two 遭难[遭難] zāonàn to run into misfortune 际遇[際遇] jìyù luck; fate; opportunity; the ups and downs of life 尘[塵] chén dust; dirt; earth 辩解[辯解] biànjiě to explain; to justify; to defend (a point of view etc); to provide an explanation; to try to defend oneself //The Longest Day In Chang'an - S1/Ep48/68 words - 31 min 近期[近期] jìnqī near in time; in the near future; very soon; recent 乡音[鄉音] xiāngyīn local accent; accent of one's native place 儿童[兒童] értóng child; CL:個|个[ge4] 眼看[眼看] yǎnkàn soon; in a moment; to look on as sth happens 上山[上山] shàngshān to go uphill; to spin cocoon (silkworms); to pass away 坚定[堅定] jiāndìng firm; steady; staunch; resolute 灵台[靈台] Língtái Lingtai county in Pingliang 平涼|平凉[Ping2 liang2], Gansu 稀饭[稀飯] xīfàn porridge; gruel 棉被[棉被] miánbèi comforter; quilt; CL:條|条[tiao2],面[mian4] 絮[絮] xù cotton wadding; fig. padding; long-winded 棉花[棉花] miánhua cotton 雨布[雨布] yǔbù rain tarp 炊具[炊具] chuījù cooking utensils; cookware; cooker 麦[麥] mài wheat; barley; oats 绵薄[綿薄] miánbó my humble effort; my meager contribution (humble) 后会有期[後會有期] hòuhuìyǒuqī I'm sure we'll meet again some day. (idiom); Hope to see you again. 特别感谢[特別感謝] tèbiégǎnxiè special thanks; particular thanks 作曲家[作曲家] zuòqǔjiā composer; songwriter