//Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/25 words - 5 min 林[林] lín woods; forest; CL:片[pian4]; circle(s) (i.e. specific group of people); a collection (of similar things) 殊[殊] shū different; unique; special; very; (classical) to behead; to die; to cut off; to separate; to surpass 父亲[父親] fùqīn father; also pr. [fu4 qin5]; CL:個|个[ge4] 活下去[活下去] huóxiàqù to survive; to keep on living 赤[赤] chì red; scarlet; bare; naked 焰[焰] yàn flame 军[軍] jūn army; military; arms; CL:個|个[ge4] 阁[閣] gé pavilion (usu. two-storied); cabinet (politics); boudoir; woman's chamber; rack; shelf 属下[屬下] shǔxià subordinate; affiliated to; subsidiary 接到[接到] jiēdào to receive (letter etc) 北燕[北燕] BěiYān Northern Yan of the Sixteen Kingdoms (409-436) 都城[都城] dūchéng capital city 传来[傳來] chuánlái (of a sound) to come through; to be heard; (of news) to arrive 新近[新近] xīnjìn newly 册立[冊立] cèlì to confer a title on (an empress or a prince) 皇子[皇子] huángzǐ prince 太子[太子] tàizǐ crown prince 金陵[金陵] Jīnlíng pre-Han name for Nanjing; common place name 不必[不必] bùbì need not; does not have to; not necessarily 大梁[大梁] Dàliáng capital of Wei 魏 during Warring states; CL:根[gen1] 出使[出使] chūshǐ to go abroad as ambassador; to be sent on a diplomatic mission 使[使] shǐ to make; to cause; to enable; to use; to employ; to send; to instruct sb to do sth; envoy; messenger 臣[臣] chén state official or subject in dynastic China; I, your servant (used in addressing the sovereign); Kangxi radical 131 京城[京城] jīngchéng capital of a country 归档[歸檔] guīdàng to file away; to place on file //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/50 words - 7 min 果然[果然] guǒrán really; sure enough; as expected; if indeed 办到[辦到] bàndào to accomplish; to get sth done 梁[梁] liáng roof beam; beam (structure); bridge 国界[國界] guójiè national boundary; border between countries 徐[徐] xú slowly; gently 一路[一路] yīlù the whole journey; all the way; going the same way; going in the same direction; of the same kind 朱[朱] zhū vermilion 偏僻[偏僻] piānpì remote; desolate; far from the city 驿[驛] yì post horse; relay station 馆[館] guǎn building; shop; term for certain service establishments; embassy or consulate; schoolroom (old); CL:家[jia1] 之中[之中] zhīzhōng inside; among; in the midst of (doing sth); during 微臣[微臣] wēichén this small official; humble servant 参见[參見] cānjiàn to refer to; see also; compare (cf.); to pay respect to 誉[譽] yù to praise; to acclaim; reputation 殿下[殿下] diànxià Your Majesty (honorific); His or Her Highness 启奏[啟奏] qǐzòu to submit a report to the king; to talk to the king 陛下[陛下] bìxià Your Majesty; His or Her Majesty 马[馬] mǎ horse; CL:匹[pi3]; horse or cavalry piece in Chinese chess; knight in Western chess 巡视[巡視] xúnshì to patrol; to make a tour; to inspect; to scan with one's eyes 江[江] jiāng river; CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4] 左[左] zuǒ left; the Left (politics); east; unorthodox; queer; wrong; differing; opposite; variant of 佐[zuo3] 最新[最新] zuìxīn latest; newest 奏[奏] zòu to play music; to achieve; to present a memorial to the emperor (old) 报[報] bào to announce; to inform; report; newspaper; recompense; revenge; CL:份[fen4],張|张[zhang1] 呈[呈] chéng to present to a superior; memorial; petition; to present (a certain appearance); to assume (a shape); to be (a certain color) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/75 words - 8 min 此次[此次] cǐcì this time 景[景] jǐng bright; circumstance; scenery 桓[桓] huán Chinese soapberry (Sapindus mukurossi); big; pillar (old) 可谓[可謂] kěwèi it could even be said 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 恐怕[恐怕] kǒngpà fear; to dread; I'm afraid that...; perhaps; maybe 能干[能幹] nénggàn capable; competent 虽[雖] suī although; even though 分忧[分憂] fēnyōu to share tribulations; to help sb with worries and difficulties 下个月[下個月] xiàgèyuè next month 皇[皇] huáng emperor; old variant of 惶[huang2] 后[后] hòu empress; queen 寿[壽] shòu long life; old age; age; life; birthday; funerary 盛[盛] shèng flourishing; vigorous; magnificent; extensively 回京[回京] huíJīng to return to the capital 回程[回程] huíchéng return trip 误[誤] wù mistake; error; to miss; to harm; to delay; to neglect; mistakenly 差事[差事] chāishi errand; assignment; job; commission; CL:件[jian4]; see also 差使[chai1 shi5] 朕[朕] zhèn I; we (imperial use); subtle 赐[賜] cì to confer; to bestow; to grant 珠[珠] zhū bead; pearl; CL:粒[li4],顆|颗[ke1] 示[示] shì to show; to reveal 嘉奖[嘉獎] jiājiǎng to award; commendation; citation 宫[宮] gōng palace; temple; castration (as corporal punishment); first note in pentatonic scale 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 //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/100 words - 9 min 亲王[親王] qīnwáng prince 父[父] fù father 耳光[耳光] ěrguāng a slap on the face; CL:記|记[ji4] 响亮[響亮] xiǎngliàng loud and clear; resounding 后退[後退] hòutuì to recoil; to draw back; to fall back; to retreat 回复[回復] huífù to reply; to recover; to return (to a previous condition); Re: in reply to (email) 不知[不知] bùzhī not to know; unaware; unknowingly; fig. not to admit (defeat, hardships, tiredness etc) 打听[打聽] dǎting to ask about; to make some inquiries; to ask around 燕[燕] yàn swallow (family Hirundinidae); old variant of 宴[yan4] 帝[帝] dì emperor 成年[成年] chéngnián to grow to adulthood; fully grown; the whole year 众[眾] zhòng many; numerous; crowd; multitude 全无[全無] quánwú none; completely without 背景[背景] bèijǐng background; backdrop; context; (fig.) powerful backer; CL:種|种[zhong3] 实力[實力] shílì strength 弱[弱] ruò weak; feeble; young; inferior; (following a decimal or fraction) slightly less than 拿下[拿下] náxià to arrest; to capture; to seize; to win (a set, a game etc) 简直[簡直] jiǎnzhí simply; at all; practically 匪夷所思[匪夷所思] fěiyísuǒsī unimaginable; outrageous; freakish 得手[得手] déshǒu to go smoothly; to come off; to succeed 琅[琅] láng jade-like stone; clean and white; tinkling of pendants 锦囊[錦囊] jǐnnáng silk brocade bag, used in ancient times to hold poetry manuscripts and other precious items; (fig.) tip (a piece of practical advice) 号称[號稱] hàochēng to be known as; to be nicknamed; to be purportedly; to claim (often exaggeratedly or falsely) 无所不知[無所不知] wúsuǒbùzhī omniscient 晓[曉] xiǎo dawn; daybreak; to know; to let sb know; to make explicit //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/125 words - 11 min 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 麒麟[麒麟] qílín qilin (mythical Chinese animal); kylin; Chinese unicorn; commonly mistranslated as giraffe 才子[才子] cáizǐ gifted scholar 天下[天下] tiānxià land under heaven; the whole world; the whole of China; realm; rule 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 说出[說出] shuōchū to speak out; to declare (one's view) 姓名[姓名] xìngmíng surname and given name; full name 亲自[親自] qīnzì personally; in person; oneself 膳[膳] shàn meals 备[備] bèi to prepare; get ready; to provide or equip 厅[廳] tīng (reception) hall; living room; office; provincial government department 前厅[前廳] qiántīng anteroom; vestibule; lobby (of a hotel etc) 封锁[封鎖] fēngsuǒ to blockade; to seal off 追查[追查] zhuīchá to try to find out; to trace; to track down 刺客[刺客] cìkè assassin 罢了[罷了] bàle a modal particle indicating (that's all, only, nothing much) 指使[指使] zhǐshǐ to incite; to prompt (sb to do sth) 再次[再次] zàicì one more time; again; one more; once again 若是[若是] ruòshì if 往前[往前] wǎngqián to move forwards 便[便] biàn plain; informal; suitable; convenient; opportune; to urinate or defecate; equivalent to 就[jiu4]: then; in that case; even if; soon afterwards 死路一条[死路一條] sǐlùyītiáo (idiom) dead end; road to ruin 明日[明日] míngrì tomorrow 出发[出發] chūfā to set off; to start (on a journey) 改道[改道] gǎidào to change route; to divert (a road or a watercourse) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/150 words - 12 min 爹[爹] diē dad 确认[確認] quèrèn to confirm; to verify; confirmation 车架[車架] chējià cart; barrow; frame; chassis 城[城] chéng city walls; city; town; CL:座[zuo4],道[dao4],個|个[ge4] 中途[中途] zhōngtú midway 岔路[岔路] chàlù fork in the road 金蝉脱壳[金蟬脫殼] jīnchántuōqiào lit. the cicada sheds its carapace (idiom); fig. to vanish leaving an empty shell; a crafty escape plan 咱们[咱們] zánmen we or us (including both the speaker and the person(s) spoken to); (dialect) I or me; (dialect) (in a coaxing or familiar way) you; also pr. [za2 men5] 退回[退回] tuìhuí to return (an item); to send back; to go back 原处[原處] yuánchù original spot; previous place; where it was before 追踪[追蹤] zhuīzōng to follow a trail; to trace; to pursue 山[山] shān mountain; hill; anything that resembles a mountain; CL:座[zuo4]; bundled straw in which silkworms spin cocoons; gable 名不虚传[名不虛傳] míngbùxūchuán lit. name is not in vain (idiom); a fully justified reputation; enjoys a well-deserved reputation 世[世] shì life; age; generation; era; world; lifetime; epoch; descendant; noble 仙境[仙境] xiānjìng fairyland; wonderland; paradise 难得一见[難得一見] nándéyījiàn rarely seen 素来[素來] sùlái consistently; always (in the past and now) 衡量[衡量] héngliáng to weigh; to examine; to consider 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] 盘点[盤點] pándiǎn to make an inventory; to take stock 世间[世間] shìjiān world; earth 英雄[英雄] yīngxióng hero; CL:個|个[ge4] 此处[此處] cǐchù this place; here (literary) 凡俗[凡俗] fánsú lay (as opposed to clergy); ordinary; commonplace 上山[上山] shàngshān to go uphill; to spin cocoon (silkworms); to pass away //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/175 words - 14 min 方才[方才] fāngcái just now; then 鸣钟[鳴鐘] míngzhōng to toll a bell 闻[聞] wén to hear; news; well-known; famous; reputation; fame; to smell; to sniff at 大名[大名] dàmíng famous name; your distinguished name; one's formal personal name 今[今] jīn today; modern; present; current; this; now 疑难[疑難] yínán hard to understand; difficult to deal with; knotty; complicated 故[故] gù happening; instance; reason; cause; intentional; former; old; friend; therefore; hence; (of people) to die, dead 特此[特此] tècǐ hereby 登门[登門] dēngmén to visit sb at home 求助[求助] qiúzhù to request help; to appeal (for help) 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 疑惑[疑惑] yíhuò to doubt; to distrust; unconvincing; to puzzle over; misgivings; suspicions 生意[生意] shēngyì life force; vitality 任选[任選] rènxuǎn to choose arbitrarily; to take whichever one fancies 钥匙[鑰匙] yàoshi key; CL:把[ba3] 格子[格子] gézi lattice; check (pattern of squares) 敝[敝] bì my (polite); poor; ruined; shabby; worn out; defeated 报价[報價] bàojià to quote a price; quoted price; quote 价格[價格] jiàgé price; CL:個|个[ge4] 合适[合適] héshì suitable; fitting; appropriate 按照[按照] ànzhào according to; in accordance with; in the light of; on the basis of 价码[價碼] jiàmǎ price tag 酬金[酬金] chóujīn monetary reward; remuneration 做生意[做生意] zuòshēngyì to do business 规矩[規矩] guīju lit. compass and set square; fig. established standard; rule; customs; practices; fig. upright and honest; well-behaved //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/200 words - 15 min 这天[這天] zhètiān today; this day 随[隨] suí to follow; to comply with; varying according to...; to allow; subsequently 后方[後方] hòufāng the rear; far behind the front line 人马[人馬] rénmǎ men and horses; troops; group of people; troop; staff; centaur 到时[到時] dàoshí at that (future) time 同样[同樣] tóngyàng same; equal; equivalent 一旦[一旦] yīdàn in case (sth happens); if; once (sth happens, then...); when; in a short time; in one day 开口[開口] kāikǒu to open one's mouth; to start to talk 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 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 只怕[只怕] zhǐpà I'm afraid that...; perhaps; maybe; very likely 不得[不得] bùdé must not; may not; not to be allowed; cannot 安宁[安寧] ānníng peaceful; tranquil; calm; composed; free from worry 出自[出自] chūzì to come from 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 无妨[無妨] wúfáng no harm (in doing it); One might as well.; It won't hurt.; no matter; it's no bother 此[此] cǐ this; these 乃[乃] nǎi to be; thus; so; therefore; then; only; thereupon 思忖[思忖] sīcǔn to ponder; to reckon; to turn sth over in one's mind 纵使[縱使] zòngshǐ even if; even though 风云变幻[風雲變幻] fēngyúnbiànhuàn changeable situation (idiom) 终究[終究] zhōngjiū in the end; after all is said and done 其[其] qí his; her; its; their; that; such; it (refers to sth preceding it) 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 思[思] sī to think; to consider //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/225 words - 18 min 无益[無益] wúyì no good; not good for; not beneficial 价款[價款] jiàkuǎn cost 之内[之內] zhīnèi inside; within 奉上[奉上] fèngshàng to offer 卓[卓] zhuó outstanding 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 日夜兼程[日夜兼程] rìyèjiānchéng to travel day and night 几乎[幾乎] jīhū almost; nearly; practically 同步[同步] tóngbù synchronous; to synchronize; to keep step with 榜首[榜首] bǎngshǒu top of the list 梅[梅] méi plum; plum flower; Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) 郎[郎] láng (arch.) minister; official; noun prefix denoting function or status; a youth 般[般] bān sort; kind; class; way; manner 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 风云[風雲] fēngyún weather; unstable situation 榜[榜] bǎng notice or announcement; list of names; public roll of successful examinees 囊[囊] náng sack; purse; pocket (for money) 奇[奇] qí strange; odd; weird; wonderful; surprisingly; unusually 英[英] yīng hero; outstanding; excellent; (literary) flower; blossom 无论[無論] wúlùn no matter what or how; regardless of whether... 人物[人物] rénwù person; character (in a play, novel etc); protagonist; CL:個|个[ge4] 名列[名列] míngliè to rank (number 1, or third last etc); to be among (those who are in a particular group) 荣[榮] róng glory; honor; thriving 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 上首[上首] shàngshǒu seat of honor; first place //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/250 words - 18 min 盟[盟] méng oath; pledge; union; to ally; league, a subdivision corresponding to prefecture in Inner Mongolia 宗主[宗主] zōngzhǔ head of a clan; natural leader; person of prestige and authority in a domain; suzerain 苏[蘇] sū Perilla frutescens (Chinese basil or wild red basil); place name; to revive; used as phonetic in transliteration 遥[遙] yáo distant; remote; far; far away 映[映] yìng to reflect (light); to shine; to project (an image onto a screen etc) 人间[人間] rénjiān the human world; the earth 冰雪[冰雪] bīngxuě ice and snow 样[樣] yàng manner; pattern; way; appearance; shape; classifier: kind, type 暗香[暗香] ànxiāng subtle fragrance 幽浮[幽浮] yōufú UFO (loanword); unidentified flying object; space ship 曲[曲] qū bent; crooked; wrong 曲[曲] qǔ tune; song; CL:支[zhi1] 临江[臨江] Línjiāng Linjiang county level city in Baishan 白山, Jilin 遍[遍] biàn everywhere; all over; classifier for actions: one time 识[識] shí to know; knowledge; Taiwan pr. [shi4] 俯首[俯首] fǔshǒu to bend one's head 执掌[執掌] zhízhǎng to wield (power etc) 虽说[雖說] suīshuō though; although 帮派[幫派] bāngpài gang; faction 界[界] jiè boundary; scope; extent; circles; group; kingdom (taxonomy) 威望[威望] wēiwàng prestige 强似[強似] qiángsì to be better than 无人[無人] wúrén unmanned; uninhabited 可望[可望] kěwàng can be expected (to); to be expected (to); hopefully (happening) 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 离奇[離奇] líqí odd; bizarre //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/275 words - 19 min 本人[本人] běnrén the person himself; I (humble form used in speeches); oneself; myself; in person; personal 丝毫[絲毫] sīháo the slightest amount or degree; a bit 武功[武功] wǔgōng martial art; military accomplishments; (Peking opera) martial arts feats 旁[旁] páng beside; one side; other; side; self; the right-hand side of split Chinese character, often the phonetic 聚集[聚集] jùjí to assemble; to gather 众多[眾多] zhòngduō numerous 高手[高手] gāoshǒu expert; past master; dab hand 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 成就[成就] chéngjiù accomplishment; success; achievement; CL:個|个[ge4]; to achieve (a result); to create; to bring about 无双[無雙] wúshuāng incomparable; matchless; unique 智[智] zhì wisdom; knowledge 计[計] jì to calculate; to compute; to count; to regard as important; to plan; ruse; meter; gauge 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 麾下[麾下] huīxià troops; subordinates; (honorific appellation for a general) 屡屡[屢屢] lǚlǚ again and again; repeatedly 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 下风[下風] xiàfēng leeward; downwind; disadvantageous position; to concede or give way in an argument 若[若] ruò to seem; like; as; if 三顾茅庐[三顧茅廬] sāngùmáolú lit. three humble visits to a thatched cottage; cf famous episode in the fictional Romance of Three Kingdoms 三國演義|三国演义 in which Liu Bei 劉備|刘备 recruits Zhuge Liang 諸葛亮|诸葛亮 (the Hidden Dragon 臥龍|卧龙) to his cause by visiting him three times 恭[恭] gōng respectful 何妨[何妨] héfáng what harm is there in (doing sth) 厚礼[厚禮] hòulǐ generous gifts 无暇[無暇] wúxiá too busy; to have no time for; fully occupied 京[京] jīng capital city of a country; big; algebraic term for a large number (old); artificial mound (old) 那时[那時] nàshí then; at that time; in those days //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/300 words - 21 min 沿途[沿途] yántú along the sides of the road; by the wayside 刺杀[刺殺] cìshā to assassinate; (military) to fight with a bayonet; (baseball) to put out (a baserunner) 殿[殿] diàn palace hall 行踪[行蹤] xíngzōng whereabouts; (lose) track (of) 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 史[史] shǐ history; annals; title of an official historian in ancient China 一早[一早] yīzǎo early in the morning; at dawn 务必[務必] wùbì must; to need to; to be sure to 即刻[即刻] jíkè immediately; instant; instantly 詹[詹] zhān excellent; verbose 前往[前往] qiánwǎng to leave for; to proceed towards; to go 廊[廊] láng corridor; veranda; porch 州[州] zhōu prefecture; (old) province; (old) administrative division; state (e.g. of US); oblast (Russia); canton (Switzerland) 抢先[搶先] qiǎngxiān to rush (to do sth urgent); to try to be the first; to forestall 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] 庆[慶] qìng to celebrate 国[國] guó country; nation; state; national; CL:個|个[ge4] 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) 泉[泉] quán spring (small stream); mouth of a spring; coin (archaic) 山庄[山莊] shānzhuāng manor house; villa; (used in hotel names) 出手[出手] chūshǒu to dispose of; to spend (money); to undertake a task 折断[折斷] zhéduàn to snap sth off; to break 臂膀[臂膀] bìbǎng arm 船[船] chuán boat; vessel; ship; CL:條|条[tiao2],艘[sou1],隻|只[zhi1] 季[季] jì season; the last month of a season; fourth or youngest amongst brothers; classifier for seasonal crop yields //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/325 words - 22 min 一时[一時] yīshí a period of time; a while; for a short while; temporary; momentary; at the same time 鲁莽[魯莽] lǔmǎng hot-headed; impulsive; reckless 望[望] wàng full moon; to hope; to expect; to visit; to gaze (into the distance); to look towards; towards 主见[主見] zhǔjiàn one's own view; having definite opinions 谅[諒] liàng to show understanding; to excuse; to presume; to expect 刹[剎] shā to brake 毗邻[毗鄰] pílín bordering; adjacent to 今日[今日] jīnrì today 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) 怎[怎] zěn how 迎[迎] yíng to welcome; to meet; to face; to forge ahead (esp. in the face of difficulties) 候[候] hòu to wait; to inquire after; to watch; season; climate; (old) period of five days 某[某] mǒu some; a certain; sb or sth indefinite; such-and-such 幸好[幸好] xìnghǎo fortunately 双方[雙方] shuāngfāng bilateral; both sides; both parties involved 尚[尚] shàng still; yet; to value; to esteem 馀[餘] yú variant of 餘|余[yu2], remainder 私人[私人] sīrén private; personal; interpersonal; sb with whom one has a close personal relationship; a member of one's clique 恩怨[恩怨] ēnyuàn gratitude and grudges; resentment; grudges; grievances 分明[分明] fēnmíng clear; distinct; evidently; clearly 从中[從中] cóngzhōng from within; therefrom 调停[調停] tiáotíng to reconcile; to mediate; to bring warring parties to agreement; to arbitrate 杀人[殺人] shārén homicide; to murder; to kill (a person) 买卖[買賣] mǎimài buying and selling; business; business transactions; CL:樁|桩[zhuang1],次[ci4] 可不是[可不是] kěbushì that's just the way it is; exactly! //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/350 words - 24 min 公府[公府] gōngfǔ government post in Han dynasty 家奴[家奴] jiānú domestic slave; slave servant 奴才[奴才] núcai slave; fig. flunkey 救命[救命] jiùmìng to save sb's life; (interj.) Help!; Save me! 交朋友[交朋友] jiāopéngyou to make friends; (dialect) to start an affair with sb 愚蠢[愚蠢] yúchǔn silly; stupid 并非[並非] bìngfēi really isn't 一向[一向] yīxiàng always (previously); a period of time in the recent past 信口开河[信口開河] xìnkǒukāihé to speak without thinking (idiom); to blurt sth out 懂事[懂事] dǒngshì sensible; thoughtful; intelligent 网开一面[網開一面] wǎngkāiyīmiàn open the net on one side (idiom); let the caged bird fly; to give one's opponent a way out; lenient treatment 江水[江水] jiāngshuǐ river water 寒冷[寒冷] hánlěng cold (climate); frigid; very cold 弟兄[弟兄] dìxiong brothers; comrade 开春[開春] kāichūn beginning of spring; the lunar New Year 下水[下水] xiàshuǐ downstream; to go into the water; to put into water; to launch (a ship); fig. to fall into bad ways; to lead astray; to go to pot 只不过[只不過] zhǐbuguò only; merely; nothing but; no more than; it's just that ... 越[越] yuè to exceed; to climb over; to surpass; the more... the more 氏[氏] shì clan name; maiden name 脸色[臉色] liǎnsè complexion; look 难看[難看] nánkàn ugly; unsightly 负[負] fù to bear; to carry (on one's back); to turn one's back on; to be defeated; negative (math. etc) 圣[聖] shèng holy; sacred; saint; sage 代[代] dài to substitute; to act on behalf of others; to replace; generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon 历时[歷時] lìshí to last; to take (time); period; diachronic //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/375 words - 26 min 数月[數月] shùyuè several months 劳苦[勞苦] láokǔ to toil; hard work 功[功] gōng meritorious deed or service; achievement; result; service; accomplishment; work (physics) 赏赐[賞賜] shǎngcì to bestow; to confer (a reward for service); a reward 应当[應當] yīngdāng should; ought to 操心[操心] cāoxīn to worry about 听闻[聽聞] tīngwén to listen; to hear what sb says; news one has heard 昨日[昨日] zuórì yesterday 派出[派出] pàichū to send; to dispatch 心腹[心腹] xīnfù trusted aide; confidant; reliable agent; to confide 不约而同[不約而同] bùyuē'értóng to agree by chance (idiom); taking the same action without prior consultation 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 争[爭] zhēng to strive for; to vie for; to argue or debate; deficient or lacking (dialect); how or what (literary) 据说[據說] jùshuō it is said that; reportedly 介[介] jiè to introduce; to lie between; between; shell; armor 衣[衣] yī clothes; CL:件[jian4]; Kangxi radical 145 岂[豈] qǐ how? (emphatic question) 笑话[笑話] xiàohuà joke; jest; CL:個|个[ge4]; to laugh at; to mock 吩咐[吩咐] fēnfù to tell; to instruct; to command 办妥[辦妥] bàntuǒ to arrange; to settle; to complete; to carry through 秦州[秦州] Qínzhōu Qinzhou district of Tianshui city 天水市[Tian1 shui3 shi4], Gansu 丘[丘] qiū mound; hillock; grave; classifier for fields 可好[可好] kěhǎo good or not?; luckily; fortuitously 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 指路[指路] zhǐlù to give directions //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/400 words - 27 min 哪儿[哪兒] nǎr5 where?; wherever; anywhere 旁人[旁人] pángrén other people; bystanders; onlookers; outsiders 蔺[藺] lìn juncus effusus 赶紧[趕緊] gǎnjǐn hurriedly; without delay 戏弄[戲弄] xìnòng to play tricks on; to make fun of; to tease 不成[不成] bùchéng won't do; unable to; (at the end of a rhetorical question) can that be? 小妹妹[小妹妹] xiǎomèimei little sister; little girl; (coll.) vulva 文[文] wén language; culture; writing; formal; literary; gentle; (old) classifier for coins; Kangxi radical 67 二十[二十] èrshí twenty; 20 言[言] yán words; speech; to say; to talk 公子[公子] gōngzǐ son of an official; son of nobility; your son (honorific) 逛[逛] guàng to stroll; to visit 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) 时分[時分] shífēn time; period during the day; one of the 12 two-hour periods enumerated by the earthly branches 地支 不宜[不宜] bùyí not suitable; inadvisable; inappropriate 总之[總之] zǒngzhī in a word; in short; in brief 接上[接上] jiēshàng to connect (a cable etc); to hook up (a device); to resume (a conversation); to set (a bone) 且[且] qiě and; moreover; yet; for the time being; to be about to; both (... and...) 逛逛[逛逛] guàngguang to roam around; to have a stroll 底[底] dǐ background; bottom; base; end (of the month, year etc); remnants; (math.) radix; base 银[銀] yín silver; silver-colored; relating to money or currency 龙王[龍王] LóngWáng Dragon King (mythology) 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] 睿[睿] ruì astute; perspicacious; farsighted 渝[渝] Yú short name for Chongqing 重慶|重庆[Chong2 qing4]; old name of Jialing river 嘉陵江[Jia1 ling2 jiang1] in Sichuan //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/425 words - 28 min 族[族] zú race; nationality; ethnicity; clan; by extension, social group (e.g. office workers 上班族) 战旗[戰旗] zhànqí a war flag; an army banner 改日[改日] gǎirì another day; some other day 年前[年前] niánqián before the end of the year; before the new year 岭[嶺] lǐng mountain range; mountain ridge 血战[血戰] xuèzhàn bloody battle 两国[兩國] liǎngguó both countries; two countries 交往[交往] jiāowǎng to associate (with); to have contact (with); to hang out (with); to date; (interpersonal) relationship; association; contact 甚[甚] shén variant of 什[shen2] 甚[甚] shèn what; very; extremely; any 萧[蕭] xiāo miserable; desolate; dreary; Chinese mugwort 进京[進京] jìnJīng to enter the capital; to go to Beijing 身分[身分] shēnfèn variant of 身份; identity; status; capacity; dignity; position; rank 尊贵[尊貴] zūnguì respected; respectable; honorable 涉[涉] shè to wade; to be involved; to concern; to experience; to enter (classical) 政[政] zhèng political; politics; government 开端[開端] kāiduān start; beginning 招揽[招攬] zhāolǎn to attract (customers); to drum up (trade) 谋士[謀士] móushì skilled manipulator; tactician; strategist; advisor; counsellor 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 嫡[嫡] dí first wife; son of first wife 毫无[毫無] háowú not in the least; to completely lack 牵扯[牽扯] qiānchě to involve; to implicate; to be interrelated 宁国[寧國] Níngguó Ningguo county level city in Xuancheng 宣城[Xuan1 cheng2], Anhui 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 玉[玉] yù jade //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/450 words - 29 min 府[府] fǔ seat of government; government repository (archive); official residence; mansion; presidential palace; (honorific) Your home; prefecture (from Tang to Qing times) 冒险[冒險] màoxiǎn to take risks; to take chances; foray; adventure 非[非] fēi to not be; not; wrong; incorrect; non-; un-; in-; to reproach or blame; (colloquial) to insist on; simply must 足以[足以] zúyǐ sufficient to...; so much so that; so that 自保[自保] zìbǎo to defend oneself; self-defense; self-preservation 门外[門外] ménwài outside the door 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 走江湖[走江湖] zǒujiānghú to travel around the country (as itinerant peddler or entertainer) 友[友] yǒu friend 机缘[機緣] jīyuán chance; opportunity; destiny 巧合[巧合] qiǎohé coincidence; coincidental; to coincide 患[患] huàn to suffer (from illness); to contract (a disease); misfortune; trouble; danger; worry 旧疾[舊疾] jiùjí old illness; former affliction 气候[氣候] qìhòu climate; atmosphere; situation; CL:種|种[zhong3] 阴冷[陰冷] yīnlěng gloomy and cold 写信[寫信] xiěxìn to write a letter 邀[邀] yāo to invite; to request; to intercept; to solicit; to seek 休[休] xiū to rest; to stop doing sth for a period of time; to cease; (imperative) don't 传闻[傳聞] chuánwén rumor 手无缚鸡之力[手無縛雞之力] shǒuwúfùjīzhīlì lit. lacking the strength even to truss a chicken (idiom); fig. weak; unaccustomed to physical work 号令[號令] hàolìng an order (esp. army); bugle call expressing military order; verbal command 神奇[神奇] shénqí magical; mystical; miraculous 这下[這下] zhèxià this time 真面目[真面目] zhēnmiànmù true identity; true colors 诊[診] zhěn to examine or treat medically //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/475 words - 33 min 脉[脈] mài arteries and veins; vein (on a leaf, insect wing etc) 表情[表情] biǎoqíng (facial) expression; to express one's feelings; expression 送行[送行] sòngxíng to see someone off; to throw someone a send-off party 拦[攔] lán to block sb's path; to obstruct; to flag down (a taxi) 迟早[遲早] chízǎo sooner or later 了结[了結] liǎojié to settle; to finish; to conclude; to wind up 大夫[大夫] dàifu doctor; physician 心力交瘁[心力交瘁] xīnlìjiāocuì to be both mentally and physically exhausted (idiom) 吃完[吃完] chīwán to finish eating 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 足[足] zú foot; to be sufficient; ample 矣[矣] yǐ classical final particle, similar to modern 了[le5] 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 丢下[丟下] diūxià to abandon 南[南] nán south 楚[楚] chǔ distinct; clear; orderly; pain; suffering; deciduous bush used in Chinese medicine (genus Vitex); punishment cane (old) 郡[郡] jùn canton; county; region 行人[行人] xíngrén pedestrian; traveler on foot; passer-by; official responsible for arranging audiences with the emperor 避让[避讓] bìràng to avoid; to yield (in traffic); to get out of the way 让开[讓開] ràngkāi to get out of the way; to step aside 霓[霓] ní secondary rainbow 凰[凰] huáng phoenix 姐姐[姐姐] jiějie older sister; CL:個|个[ge4] 今年[今年] jīnnián this year 长进[長進] zhǎngjìn to make progress; progress //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/500 words - 35 min 夸奖[誇獎] kuājiǎng to praise; to applaud; to compliment 剑[劍] jiàn double-edged sword; CL:口[kou3],把[ba3]; classifier for blows of a sword 宗教[宗教] zōngjiào religion 导[導] dǎo to transmit; to lead; to guide; to conduct; to direct 夏[夏] xià summer 冬[冬] dōng winter 身手[身手] shēnshǒu skill; talent; agility 妳[妳] nǐ you (female); variant of 你[ni3] 丢人[丟人] diūrén to lose face 单独[單獨] dāndú alone; by oneself; on one's own 逍遥[逍遙] xiāoyáo free and unfettered 平日[平日] píngrì ordinary day; everyday; ordinarily; usually 休养[休養] xiūyǎng to recuperate; to recover; to convalesce 护[護] hù to protect 柱石[柱石] zhùshí pillar 不愧[不愧] bùkuì to be worthy of; to deserve to be called; to prove oneself to be 御[御] yù to resist; imperial; (classical) to drive (a chariot); to manage; to govern 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] 题[題] tí topic; problem for discussion; exam question; subject; to inscribe; to mention; CL:個|个[ge4],道[dao4] 戎马[戎馬] róngmǎ military horse; by extension, military matters 半生[半生] bànshēng half a lifetime 征战[征戰] zhēngzhàn campaign; expedition 故而[故而] gù'ér therefore 这般[這般] zhèbān like this; this way 恩赐[恩賜] ēncì favor; to give charity to sb out of pity //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/525 words - 36 min 爷[爺] yé grandpa; old gentleman 书房[書房] shūfáng study (room); studio; CL:間|间[jian1] 兄[兄] xiōng elder brother 养病[養病] yǎngbìng to recuperate; to convalesce; to take care of one's health after illness 普通[普通] pǔtōng common; ordinary; general; average 省去[省去] shěngqù to omit; to dispense with; to make unnecesary; to save (time, trouble etc) 化[化] huà to make into; to change into; -ization; to ... -ize; to transform; abbr. for 化學|化学[hua4 xue2] 哲[哲] zhé wise; a sage 称呼[稱呼] chēnghu to call; to address as; appellation 疏忽[疏忽] shūhu to neglect; to overlook; negligence; carelessness 大哥[大哥] dàgē eldest brother; big brother (polite address for a man of about the same age as oneself); gang leader; boss 弼[弼] bì to assist 弟[弟] dì younger brother; junior male; I (modest word in letter) 特邀[特邀] tèyāo special invitation 客[客] kè customer; visitor; guest 安心[安心] ānxīn at ease; to feel relieved; to set one's mind at rest; to keep one's mind on sth 岳父[岳父] yuèfù wife's father, father-in-law 夫妇[夫婦] fūfù a (married) couple; husband and wife; CL:對|对[dui4] 护送[護送] hùsòng to escort; to accompany 衙[衙] yá office; yamen 衙門|衙门 状[狀] zhuàng accusation; suit; state; condition; strong; great; -shaped 递[遞] dì to hand over; to pass on sth; to gradually increase or decrease; progressively 一来[一來] yīlái firstly, ... 案子[案子] ànzi long table; counter; case; law case; legal case; judicial case 无论如何[無論如何] wúlùnrúhé whatever the case; in any event; no matter what; by all possible means //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/550 words - 37 min 推脱[推脫] tuītuō to evade; to shirk 处置[處置] chǔzhì to handle; to take care of; to punish 启[啟] qǐ to open; to start; to initiate; to enlighten or awaken; to state; to inform 禀[稟] bǐng to make a report (to a superior); to give; to endow; to receive; petition 后门[後門] hòumén the back door; fig. under the counter (indirect way for influence or pressure); anus 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 在外[在外] zàiwài outer; excluded 流连[流連] liúlián to loiter (i.e. reluctant to leave); to linger on 以致[以致] yǐzhì to such an extent as to; down to; up to 中秋[中秋] Zhōngqiū the Mid-autumn festival, the traditional moon-viewing festival on the 15th of the 8th lunar month 期[期] qī a period of time; phase; stage; classifier for issues of a periodical, courses of study; time; term; period; to hope; Taiwan pr. [qi2] 客人[客人] kèrén visitor; guest; customer; client; CL:位[wei4] 传旨[傳旨] chuánzhǐ issue a decree 工部[工部] GōngBù Ministry of Works (in imperial China) 凤[鳳] fèng phoenix 楼下[樓下] lóuxià downstairs 座[座] zuò seat; base; stand; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for buildings, mountains and similar immovable objects 公开[公開] gōngkāi public; to publish; to make public 比武[比武] bǐwǔ martial arts competition; tournament; to compete in a contest 高台[高台] Gāotái Gaotai county in Zhangye 張掖|张掖[Zhang1 ye4], Gansu 貌[貌] mào appearance 相当[相當] xiāngdāng equivalent to; appropriate; considerably; to a certain extent; fairly; quite 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 皆[皆] jiē all; each and every; in all cases 武[武] wǔ martial; military //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/575 words - 38 min 优胜[優勝] yōushèng winning; superior 进入[進入] jìnrù to enter; to join; to go into 婿[婿] xù son-in-law; husband 选出[選出] xuǎnchū to pick out; to select; to elect 三甲[三甲] sānjiǎ 3rd rank of candidates who passed the imperial examination 最终[最終] zuìzhōng final; ultimate 雀[雀] què small bird; sparrow; also pr. [qiao3] 屏[屏] píng (standing) screen 穆[穆] mù solemn; reverent; calm; burial position in an ancestral tomb (old); old variant of 默 青[青] qīng green; blue; black; youth; young (of people) 承袭[承襲] chéngxí to inherit; to follow; to adopt 云南[雲南] Yúnnán Yunnan province in southwest China, bordering on Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar, abbr. 滇[dian1] or 雲|云, capital Kunming 昆明 王位[王位] wángwèi title of king; kingship 何必[何必] hébì there is no need; why should 独[獨] dú alone; independent; single; sole; only 守[守] shǒu to guard; to defend; to keep watch; to abide by the law; to observe (rules or ritual); nearby; adjoining 嫁人[嫁人] jiàrén to get married (of woman) 关爱[關愛] guān'ài to show concern and care for 心领[心領] xīnlǐng I appreciate your kindness (conventional reply to turn down an offer) 择[擇] zé to select; to choose; to pick over; to pick out; to differentiate; to eliminate; also pr. [zhai2] 此时[此時] cǐshí now; this moment 反悔[反悔] fǎnhuǐ to renege; to go back (on a deal); to back out (of a promise) 能否[能否] néngfǒu whether or not; can it or can't it; is it possible? 次序[次序] cìxù sequence; order 逐一[逐一] zhúyī one by one //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/600 words - 40 min 较量[較量] jiàoliàng to pit oneself against sb; to compete with sb; contest; battle; to haggle; to quibble 直到[直到] zhídào until 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) 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) 閒[閒] jiān variant of 間|间[jian1] 对手[對手] duìshǒu opponent; rival; competitor; (well-matched) adversary; match 如若[如若] rúruò if 命定[命定] mìngdìng to be predestined 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 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 懂得[懂得] dǒngde to understand; to know; to comprehend 枉费[枉費] wǎngfèi to waste (one's breath, one's energy etc); to try in vain 苦心[苦心] kǔxīn painstaking effort; to take a lot of trouble; laborious at pains 谨记[謹記] jǐnjì to remember with reverence; to bear in mind; to keep in mind 悬[懸] xuán to hang or suspend; to worry; public announcement; unresolved; baseless; without foundation 镜[鏡] jìng mirror; lens 司[司] sī to take charge of; to manage; department (under a ministry) 掌[掌] zhǎng palm of the hand; sole of the foot; paw; horseshoe; to slap; to hold in one's hand; to wield 奉旨[奉旨] fèngzhǐ on imperial orders 宣[宣] xuān to declare (publicly); to announce 公务[公務] gōngwù official business 告退[告退] gàotuì to petition for retirement (old); to ask for leave to withdraw; to ask to be excused 机密[機密] jīmì secret; classified (information) 免礼[免禮] miǎnlǐ (formal) you may dispense with curtseying 一对[一對] yīduì couple; pair //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/625 words - 40 min 长途[長途] chángtú long distance 状告[狀告] zhuànggào to sue; to take to court; to file a lawsuit 亲族[親族] qīnzú relatives; members of the same family, clan, tribe etc 滨州[濱州] Bīnzhōu Binzhou prefecture-level city in Shandong 剥夺[剝奪] bōduó to deprive; to expropriate; to strip (sb of his property) 他人[他人] tārén another; sb else; other people 地产[地產] dìchǎn estate 私[私] sī personal; private; selfish 产[產] chǎn to give birth; to reproduce; to produce; product; resource; estate; property 殴[毆] ōu to beat up; to hit sb 诸多[諸多] zhūduō (used for abstract things) a good deal, a lot of 罪行[罪行] zuìxíng crime; offense 自行[自行] zìxíng voluntary; autonomous; by oneself; self- 封[封] fēng to confer; to grant; to bestow a title; to seal; classifier for sealed objects, esp. letters 特使[特使] tèshǐ special envoy; special ambassador 持[持] chí to hold; to grasp; to support; to maintain; to persevere; to manage; to run (i.e. administer); to control 密诏[密詔] mìzhào secret imperial edict 详[詳] xiáng detailed; comprehensive 案[案] àn (legal) case; incident; record; file; table 遵旨[遵旨] zūnzhǐ to obey the Emperor's decree; at your Imperial majesty's command 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 比试[比試] bǐshì to have a competition; to measure with one's hand or arm; to make a gesture of measuring 甄选[甄選] zhēnxuǎn to select; to pick 不合[不合] bùhé to not conform to; to be unsuited to; to be out of keeping with; should not; ought out 心意[心意] xīnyì regard; kindly feelings; intention //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/650 words - 41 min 愿[願] yuàn to hope; to wish; to desire; hoped-for; ready; willing 不该[不該] bùgāi should not; to owe nothing 许下[許下] xǔxià to make a promise 婚约[婚約] hūnyuē engagement; wedding contract 相识[相識] xiāngshí to get to know each other; acquaintance 义[義] yì justice; righteousness; meaning; foster (father etc); adopted; artificial (tooth, limb etc); relationship; friendship 依然[依然] yīrán still; as before 介意[介意] jièyì to care about; to take offense; to mind 旧日[舊日] jiùrì former times; olden days 全然[全然] quánrán completely 夫[夫] fū husband; man; manual worker; conscripted laborer (old) 君[君] jūn monarch; lord; gentleman; ruler 聂[聶] niè to whisper 锋[鋒] fēng point of a spear; edge of a tool; vanguard; forward (in sports team) 何等[何等] héděng what kind?; how, what; somewhat 忠心耿耿[忠心耿耿] zhōngxīngěnggěng loyal and devoted (idiom); faithful and true 战[戰] zhàn to fight; fight; war; battle 主帅[主帥] zhǔshuài (military) commander-in-chief; (sports) team manager; coach 尸[屍] shī corpse 仇[仇] chóu hatred; animosity; enmity; foe; enemy; to feel animosity toward (the wealthy, foreigners etc) 永世[永世] yǒngshì eternal; forever 难忘[難忘] nánwàng unforgettable 执[執] zhí to execute (a plan); to grasp 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) 见谅[見諒] jiànliàng please forgive me //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep01/655 words - 42 min 归宿[歸宿] guīsù place to return to; home; final destination; ending 但愿[但願] dànyuàn if only (sth were possible); I wish (that) 心思[心思] xīnsi mind; thoughts; inclination; mood 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° 如意郎君[如意郎君] rúyìlángjūn ideal husband; "Mr. Right" //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/25 words - 3 min 加上[加上] jiāshàng plus; to put in; to add; to add on; to add into; in addition; on top of that 国书[國書] guóshū credentials (of a diplomat); documents exchanged between nations; national or dynastic history book 周边[周邊] zhōubiān periphery; rim; surroundings; all around; perimeter; peripheral (computing); spin-offs 各国[各國] gèguó each country; every country; various countries 有意[有意] yǒuyì to intend; intentionally; interested in 王府[王府] wángfǔ prince's mansion 十万[十萬] shíwàn hundred thousand 铁骑[鐵騎] tiěqí armored horses; crack horsemen 统领[統領] tǒnglǐng to lead; to command; commander; officer 威慑[威懾] wēishè to cower by military force; deterrence 胆子[膽子] dǎnzi courage; nerve; guts 厚颜[厚顏] hòuyán shameless 娶[娶] qǔ to take a wife; to marry (a woman) 不仅[不僅] bùjǐn not only (this one); not just (...) but also 一品[一品] yīpǐn superb; first-rate; (of officials in imperial times) the highest rank 品格[品格] pǐngé one's character; fret (on fingerboard of lute or guitar) 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) 点心[點心] diǎnxin light refreshments; pastry; dimsum (in Cantonese cooking); dessert 境[境] jìng border; place; condition; boundary; circumstances; territory 边陲[邊陲] biānchuí border area; frontier 安定[安定] āndìng stable; quiet; settled; stabilize; maintain; stabilized; calm and orderly 忠心[忠心] zhōngxīn good faith; devotion; loyalty; dedication 大军[大軍] dàjūn army; main forces 既[既] jì already; since; both... (and...) 手里[手裡] shǒulǐ in hand; (a situation is) in sb's hands //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/50 words - 4 min 接手[接手] jiēshǒu to take over (duties etc); catcher (baseball etc) 掌管[掌管] zhǎngguǎn in charge of; to control 时机[時機] shíjī fortunate timing; occasion; opportunity 歇[歇] xiē to rest; to take a break; to stop; to halt; (dialect) to sleep; a moment; a short while 蒙[蒙] méng to cover; ignorant; to suffer (misfortune); to receive (a favor); to cheat 统[統] tǒng to gather; to unite; to unify; whole 领[領] lǐng neck; collar; to lead; to receive; classifier for clothes, mats, screens etc 一代[一代] yīdài generation 翘楚[翹楚] qiáochǔ person of outstanding talent 联[聯] lián to ally; to unite; to join; (poetry) antithetical couplet 手下[手下] shǒuxià under one's control or administration; subordinates; (money etc) on hand; sb's financial means; to take action 走过[走過] zǒuguò to walk past; to pass by 过奖[過獎] guòjiǎng to overpraise; to flatter 为难[為難] wéinán to feel embarrassed or awkward; to make things difficult (for someone); to find things difficult (to do or manage) 不少[不少] bùshǎo many; a lot; not few 子弟[子弟] zǐdì child; the younger generation 振作[振作] zhènzuò to bestir oneself; to pull oneself together; to cheer up; to uplift; to stimulate 脸面[臉面] liǎnmiàn face 确实[確實] quèshí indeed; really; reliable; real; true 大意[大意] dàyi careless 近来[近來] jìnlái recently; lately 各地[各地] gèdì in all parts of (a country); various regions 前来[前來] qiánlái to come (formal); before; previously 络绎不绝[絡繹不絕] luòyìbùjué continuously; in an endless stream (idiom) 皇宫[皇宮] huánggōng imperial palace //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/75 words - 5 min 防卫[防衛] fángwèi to defend; defensive; defense 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 必定[必定] bìdìng to be bound to; to be sure to 有所[有所] yǒusuǒ somewhat; to some extent 调整[調整] tiáozhěng to adjust; adjustment; revision; CL:個|个[ge4] 可否[可否] kěfǒu is it possible or not? 府上[府上] fǔshàng (polite) your home; residence 共同[共同] gòngtóng common; joint; jointly; together; collaborative 商议[商議] shāngyì to negotiate; discussion; proposal 曾[曾] céng once; already; ever (in the past); former; previously; (past tense marker used before verb or clause) 禁军[禁軍] jìnjūn imperial guard 巡[巡] xún to patrol; to make one's rounds; classifier for rounds of drinks 防[防] fáng to protect; to defend; to guard against; to prevent 营[營] yíng camp; barracks; battalion; to build; to operate; to manage; to strive for 联络[聯絡] liánluò to get in touch with; to contact; to stay in contact (with); liaison; (math.) connection 在下[在下] zàixià under; myself (humble) 交手[交手] jiāoshǒu to fight hand to hand 落败[落敗] luòbài to suffer a defeat; to fail; to fall behind 指望[指望] zhǐwàng to hope for sth; to count on; hope 痴人说梦[痴人說夢] chīrénshuōmèng lunatic ravings; nonsense; pipe dream 脱身[脫身] tuōshēn to get away; to escape (from obligations); to free oneself; to disengage 亲信[親信] qīnxìn trusted aide 军方[軍方] jūnfāng military 忌[忌] jì to be jealous of; fear; dread; scruple; to avoid or abstain from; to quit; to give up sth 惮[憚] dàn dread; fear; dislike //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/100 words - 9 min 南方[南方] nánfāng south; the southern part of the country; the South 兵[兵] bīng soldiers; a force; an army; weapons; arms; military; warlike; CL:個|个[ge4] 权[權] quán authority; power; right; (literary) to weigh; expedient; temporary 成婚[成婚] chénghūn to get married 分量[分量] fènliang quantity; weight; measure 掂量[掂量] diānliang to weigh in the hand; to consider; to ponder 周遭[周遭] zhōuzāo surrounding; nearby 纷纷[紛紛] fēnfēn one after another; in succession; one by one; continuously; diverse; in profusion; numerous and confused; pell-mell 遣[遣] qiǎn to dispatch; to send; to dispel 白白[白白] báibái in vain; to no purpose; for nothing; white 愚钝[愚鈍] yúdùn stupid; slow-witted 尽力[盡力] jìnlì to strive one's hardest; to spare no effort 查问[查問] cháwèn to inquire about 去向[去向] qùxiàng the position of sth; whereabouts 率先[率先] shuàixiān to take the lead; to show initiative 赶到[趕到] gǎndào to hurry (to some place) 凭空[憑空] píngkōng baseless (lie); without foundation 消失[消失] xiāoshī to disappear; to fade away 心智[心智] xīnzhì wisdom 脾气[脾氣] píqi character; temperament; disposition; bad temper; CL:個|个[ge4] 嗯[嗯] en interjection indicating approval, appreciation or agreement 撒野[撒野] sāyě to display shockingly bad behavior; to behave atrociously 住手[住手] zhùshǒu to desist; to stop; to stay one's hand 调皮[調皮] tiáopí naughty; mischievous; unruly 护卫[護衛] hùwèi to guard; to protect; bodyguard (for officials in ancient times) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/125 words - 10 min 向来[向來] xiànglái always (previously) 出入[出入] chūrù to go out and come in; entrance and exit; expenditure and income; discrepancy; inconsistent 日后[日後] rìhòu sometime; someday (in the future) 必[必] bì certainly; must; will; necessarily 严加[嚴加] yánjiā sternly; strictly; harshly; stringently; rigorously 管教[管教] guǎnjiào to discipline; to teach; to guarantee 好生[好生] hǎoshēng (dialect) very; quite; properly; well; thoroughly 招待[招待] zhāodài to receive (guests); to entertain; reception 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 否则[否則] fǒuzé if not; otherwise; else; or else 免不了[免不了] miǎnbùliǎo unavoidable; can't be avoided 多谢[多謝] duōxiè many thanks; thanks a lot 大度[大度] dàdù magnanimous; generous (in spirit) 惊动[驚動] jīngdòng to alarm; to startle; to disturb 亲自动手[親自動手] qīnzìdòngshǒu to do the job oneself 过意不去[過意不去] guòyìbùqù to feel very apologetic 身法[身法] shēnfǎ pose or motion of one's body in martial arts 奇特[奇特] qítè peculiar; unusual; queer 四处[四處] sìchù all over the place; everywhere and all directions 纵[縱] zòng warp (the vertical threads in weaving); vertical; longitudinal; north-south (lines of longitude); lengthwise; to release; to indulge; even if 跃[躍] yuè to jump; to leap 玩耍[玩耍] wánshuǎ to play (as children do); to amuse oneself 侍卫[侍衛] shìwèi Imperial bodyguard 察觉[察覺] chájué to sense; to perceive; to become aware of; to detect 忍不住[忍不住] rěnbuzhù cannot help; unable to bear //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/150 words - 12 min 权当[權當] quándāng to act as if; to treat sth as if it were 切磋[切磋] qiēcuō to compare notes; to learn from one another; to swap pointers 承蒙[承蒙] chéngméng to be indebted (to sb) 十分[十分] shífēn very; completely; utterly; extremely; absolutely; hundred percent; to divide into ten equal parts 了得[了得] liǎode exceptional; outstanding; dreadful; appalling 想必[想必] xiǎngbì presumably; probably; in all likelihood; surely 过人[過人] guòrén to surpass others; outstanding; (basketball, soccer etc) to get past an opponent 遇难[遇難] yùnàn to perish; to be killed 遇[遇] yù to meet; to encounter; to treat; to receive; opportunity; chance 感恩[感恩] gǎn'ēn to be grateful 卧虎藏龙[臥虎藏龍] wòhǔcánglóng lit. hidden dragon, crouching tiger (idiom); fig. talented individuals in hiding; concealed talent 领教[領教] lǐngjiào much obliged; thank you; to ask advice; (ironically or humorously) to experience; to taste 功夫[功夫] gōngfu skill; art; kung fu; labor; effort 地步[地步] dìbù stage; degree (to which a situation has evolved); situation; leeway 京畿[京畿] jīngjī capital city and its surrounding area 九[九] jiǔ nine; 9 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 玄[玄] xuán black; mysterious 布[布] bù cloth; to declare; to announce; to spread; to make known 筹[籌] chóu chip (in gambling); token (for counting); ticket; to prepare; to plan; to raise (funds); resource; means 打成平手[打成平手] dǎchéngpíngshǒu to draw (a competition); to fight to a standstill 夸张[誇張] kuāzhāng to exaggerate; overstated; exaggerated; hyperbole; (coll.) excessive; ridiculous; outrageous 全力[全力] quánlì with all one's strength; full strength; all-out (effort); fully (support) 压制[壓制] yāzhì to suppress; to inhibit; to stifle 惊人[驚人] jīngrén astonishing //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/175 words - 14 min 瞒[瞞] mán to conceal from; to keep (sb) in the dark 朝廷[朝廷] cháotíng court; imperial household; dynasty 钦[欽] qīn to respect; to admire; to venerate; by the emperor himself 少不了[少不了] shǎobuliǎo cannot do without; to be unavoidable; are bound to be many 雪[雪] xuě snow; snowfall; CL:場|场[chang2]; to have the appearance of snow; to wipe away, off or out; to clean 庐[廬] lú hut 方向[方向] fāngxiàng direction; orientation; path to follow; CL:個|个[ge4] 到处[到處] dàochù everywhere 转圈[轉圈] zhuànquān to rotate; to twirl; to run around; to encircle; rotation; (coll.) to speak indirectly; to beat about the bush 行事[行事] xíngshì to execute; to handle; behavior; action; conduct 作风[作風] zuòfēng style; style of work; way 用意[用意] yòngyì intention; purpose 何在[何在] hézài where?; what place? 难懂[難懂] nándǒng difficult to understand 势在必得[勢在必得] shìzàibìdé to be determined to win (idiom) 抗[抗] kàng to resist; to fight; to defy; anti- 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) 无奈[無奈] wúnài helpless; without choice; for lack of better option; grudgingly; willy-nilly; nolens volens; abbr. for 無可奈何|无可奈何[wu2 ke3 nai4 he2] 之下[之下] zhīxià under; beneath; less than 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) 占[占] zhàn to take possession of; to occupy; to take up 先机[先機] xiānjī key moment; decisive opportunity 举[舉] jǔ to lift; to hold up; to cite; to enumerate; to act; to raise; to choose; to elect; act; move; deed 明显[明顯] míngxiǎn clear; distinct; obvious 探听[探聽] tàntīng to make inquiries; to try to find out; to pry //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/200 words - 14 min 皇后[皇后] huánghòu empress; imperial consort 娘娘[娘娘] niángniang queen; empress; imperial concubine; Goddess, esp. Xi Wangmu 王母娘娘 or 西王母, Queen Mother of the West; mother; aunt 关键[關鍵] guānjiàn crucial point; crux; CL:個|个[ge4]; key; crucial; pivotal 时刻[時刻] shíkè time; juncture; moment; period of time; CL:個|个[ge4],段[duan4]; constantly; always 潜入[潛入] qiánrù to submerge; to infiltrate; to steal into 堂而皇之[堂而皇之] táng'érhuángzhī overt; to make no secret (of one's presence); grandiose; with great scope 悄无声息[悄無聲息] qiǎowúshēngxī quietly; noiselessly 有心[有心] yǒuxīn to have a mind to; to intend to; deliberately; considerate 无意[無意] wúyì inadvertent; accidental; to have no intention of (doing sth) 捉摸[捉摸] zhuōmō to fathom; to make sense of; to grasp 透[透] tòu to penetrate; to pass through; thoroughly; completely; transparent; to appear; to show 说明[說明] shuōmíng to explain; to illustrate; to indicate; to show; to prove; explanation; directions; caption; CL:個|个[ge4] 意图[意圖] yìtú intent; intention; to intend 归附[歸附] guīfù to realign one's allegiance (to another religion, ruler etc); to submit 转向[轉向] zhuǎnxiàng to change direction; fig. to change one's stance 心机[心機] xīnjī thinking; scheme 叵测[叵測] pǒcè unfathomable; unpredictable; treacherous 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 确[確] què authenticated; solid; firm; real; true 把握[把握] bǎwò to grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance; certainty; sure (of the outcome) 应对[應對] yìngduì response; to answer; to reply 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 敌[敵] dí enemy; to be a match for; to rival; to resist; to withstand 得不到[得不到] débùdào cannot get; cannot obtain //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/225 words - 15 min 绝不[絕不] juébù in no way; not in the least; absolutely not 辅佐[輔佐] fǔzuǒ to assist (usually a ruler) 立即[立即] lìjí immediately 除[除] chú to get rid of; to remove; to exclude; to eliminate; to wipe out; to divide; except; not including 永[永] yǒng forever; always; perpetual 绝[絕] jué to cut short; extinct; to disappear; to vanish; absolutely; by no means 诸事[諸事] zhūshì everything; every matter 险恶[險惡] xiǎn'è dangerous; sinister; vicious 独来独往[獨來獨往] dúláidúwǎng coming and going alone (idiom); a lone operator; keeping to oneself; unsociable; maverick 万事[萬事] wànshì all things 办案[辦案] bàn'àn to handle a case 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) 密[密] mì secret; confidential; close; thick; dense 旨[旨] zhǐ imperial decree; purport; aim; purpose 全城[全城] quánchéng whole city 热闹[熱鬧] rènao bustling with noise and excitement; lively 外出[外出] wàichū to go out; to go away (on a trip etc) 高枕无忧[高枕無憂] gāozhěnwúyōu to sleep peacefully (idiom); (fig.) to rest easy; to be free of worries 一方[一方] yīfāng a party (in a contract or legal case); one side; area; region 诸侯[諸侯] zhūhóu feudal vassal; feudal princes, esp. the monarchs (dukes or princes) of the several vassal states 諸侯國|诸侯国 of Zhou during Western Zhou and Spring and Autumn periods 11th-5th century BC; subordinate warlord; local official 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 多时[多時] duōshí long time 善[善] shàn good (virtuous); benevolent; well-disposed; good at sth; to improve or perfect 披[披] pī to drape over one's shoulders; to open; to unroll; to split open; to spread out 战袍[戰袍] zhànpáo (old) combat robe; soldier's uniform; (sports) team jersey; team shirt //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/250 words - 17 min 战场[戰場] zhànchǎng battlefield; CL:個|个[ge4] 铁[鐵] tiě iron (metal); arms; weapons; hard; strong; violent; unshakeable; determined; close; tight (slang) 血[血] xuè blood; colloquial pr. [xie3]; CL:滴[di1],片[pian4] 早已[早已] zǎoyǐ long ago; for a long time 心肠[心腸] xīncháng heart; intention; one's inclination; state of mind; to have the heart for sth; mood 吞[吞] tūn to swallow; to take 靖[靖] jìng quiet; peaceful; to make tranquil; to pacify 风尘仆仆[風塵僕僕] fēngchénpúpú lit. covered in dust (idiom); fig. travel-worn 换防[換防] huànfáng to relieve a garrison; to change guard complement 放逐[放逐] fàngzhú to banish; to deport; to send into exile; to be marooned 驻[駐] zhù to halt; to stay; to be stationed (of troops, diplomats etc) 军营[軍營] jūnyíng barracks; army camp 姐[姐] jiě older sister 谋[謀] móu to plan; to seek; scheme 逆[逆] nì contrary; opposite; backwards; to go against; to oppose; to betray; to rebel 告辞[告辭] gàocí to say goodbye; to take one's leave 彻查[徹查] chèchá to investigate thoroughly 证据[證據] zhèngjù evidence; proof; testimony 确凿[確鑿] quèzáo definite; conclusive; undeniable; authentic; also pr. [que4 zuo4] 燮[燮] xiè to blend; to adjust; to harmonize; harmony 杀害[殺害] shāhài to murder 何[何] hé what; how; why; which; carry 案发[案發] ànfā to investigate a crime on the spot; to occur (of a crime); to be discovered (of a crime) 跟随[跟隨] gēnsuí to follow 终身[終身] zhōngshēn lifelong; all one's life; marriage //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/275 words - 19 min 自有[自有] zìyǒu to possess; to own; to have 风骨[風骨] fēnggǔ strength of character; vigorous style (of calligraphy) 若非[若非] ruòfēi were it not for; if not for 功劳[功勞] gōngláo contribution; meritorious service; credit 时辰[時辰] shíchen time; one of the 12 two-hour periods of the day 上路[上路] shànglù to start on a journey; to be on one's way 保重[保重] bǎozhòng to take care of oneself 御赐[御賜] yùcì to be bestowed, conferred, or granted by the emperor 腰[腰] yāo waist; lower back; pocket; middle; loins 牌[牌] pái mahjong tile; playing card; game pieces; signboard; plate; tablet; medal; CL:片[pian4],個|个[ge4],塊|块[kuai4] 擅自[擅自] shànzì without permission 进宫[進宮] jìngōng to enter the emperor's palace; (slang) to go to jail 回禀[回稟] huíbǐng to report back to one's superior 稍[稍] shāo somewhat; a little 苍劲[蒼勁] cāngjìn bold; upright and strong; vigorous; forceful (brush strokes); sureness of touch 有力[有力] yǒulì powerful; forceful; vigorous 民间[民間] mínjiān among the people; popular; folk; non-governmental; involving people rather than governments 作[作] zuò to do; to grow; to write or compose; to pretend; to regard as; to feel; writings or works 珍藏[珍藏] zhēncáng collection; to collect (valuables) 嚷嚷[嚷嚷] rāngrang to argue noisily; to shout; to make widely known; to reproach 宫城[宮城] Gōngchéng Miyagi prefecture in north of Japan's main island Honshū 本州[Ben3 zhou1] 非得[非得] fēiděi (followed by a verb phrase, then – optionally – 不可, or 不行 etc) must 觐见[覲見] jìnjiàn to have an audience (with the Emperor) 见驾[見駕] jiànjià to have an audience (with the emperor) 罚[罰] fá to punish; to penalize //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/300 words - 20 min 陵[陵] líng mound; tomb; hill; mountain 跪[跪] guì to kneel 瞧[瞧] qiáo to look at; to see; to see (a doctor); to visit 儿[兒] ér child; son 西[西] xī west 近期[近期] jìnqī near in time; in the near future; very soon; recent 琰[琰] yǎn gem; glitter of gems 穿着[穿著] chuānzhuó attire; clothes; dress 铠甲[鎧甲] kǎijiǎ armor 打扮[打扮] dǎban to decorate; to dress; to make up; to adorn; manner of dressing; style of dress 眼中[眼中] yǎnzhōng in one's eyes 意[意] yì idea; meaning; thought; to think; wish; desire; intention; to expect; to anticipate 明令[明令] mínglìng to decree 快马加鞭[快馬加鞭] kuàimǎjiābiān to spur the horse to full speed (idiom); to go as fast as possible 未及[未及] wèijí to not have had time; to have not yet; not to touch upon 修饰[修飾] xiūshì to decorate; to adorn; to dress up; to polish (a written piece); to qualify or modify (grammar) 形容[形容] xíngróng to describe; description; appearance; look 狡辩[狡辯] jiǎobiàn to quibble 非要[非要] fēiyào to want absolutely; to insist on (doing something) 当着[當著] dāngzhe in front of; in the presence of 争辩[爭辯] zhēngbiàn a dispute; to wrangle 随意[隨意] suíyì as one wishes; according to one's wishes; at will; voluntary; conscious 顶撞[頂撞] dǐngzhuàng to contradict (elders or superiors) 毛病[毛病] máobìng fault; defect; shortcomings; ailment; CL:個|个[ge4] 懒得[懶得] lǎndé not to feel like (doing sth); disinclined to //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/325 words - 22 min 教导[教導] jiàodǎo to instruct; to teach; guidance; teaching 不巧[不巧] bùqiǎo too bad; unfortunately; as luck would have it 赶上[趕上] gǎnshàng to keep up with; to catch up with; to overtake; to chance upon; in time for 天后[天后] Tiānhòu Tin Hau, Empress of Heaven, another name for the goddess Matsu 媽祖|妈祖[Ma1 zu3]; Tin Hau (Hong Kong area around the MTR station with same name) 朔日[朔日] shuòrì first day of the lunar month 依[依] yī to depend on; to comply with or listen to sb; according to; in the light of 例[例] lì example; precedent; rule; case; instance 请安[請安] qǐng'ān to pay respects; to wish good health; in Qing times, a specific form of salutation (see also 打千[da3 qian1]) 忍耐[忍耐] rěnnài to endure; to bear with; to exercise patience; to restrain oneself; patience; endurance 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 榛子[榛子] zhēnzi hazelnut 酥[酥] sū flaky pastry; crunchy; limp; soft; silky 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] 贵人[貴人] guìrén nobility; person of high rank 半个[半個] bànge half of sth 赏[賞] shǎng to bestow (a reward); to give (to an inferior); to hand down; a reward (bestowed by a superior); to appreciate (beauty) 公主[公主] gōngzhǔ princess 想见[想見] xiǎngjiàn to infer; to gather 这就[這就] zhèjiù immediately; at once 母亲[母親] mǔqīn mother; also pr. [mu3 qin5]; CL:個|个[ge4] 好端端[好端端] hǎoduānduān perfectly all right; without rhyme or reason 拜见[拜見] bàijiàn to pay a formal visit; to call to pay respects; to meet one's senior or superior 普通人[普通人] pǔtōngrén ordinary person; private citizen; people; the person in the street 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) 平白[平白] píngbái for no reason; gratuitously //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/350 words - 24 min 纷扰[紛擾] fēnrǎo turmoil; unrest; disturbance 诺言[諾言] nuòyán promise 打理[打理] dǎlǐ to take care of; to sort out; to manage; to put in order 言重[言重] yánzhòng to speak seriously; to exaggerate 无缘无故[無緣無故] wúyuánwúgù no cause, no reason (idiom); completely uncalled for 接见[接見] jiējiàn to receive sb; to grant an interview 示恩[示恩] shì'ēn to show kindness 再者[再者] zàizhě moreover; besides 超乎寻常[超乎尋常] chāohūxúncháng out of the ordinary; exceptional 恩[恩] ēn favor; grace; kindness 无端[無端] wúduān for no reason at all 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 两难[兩難] liǎngnán dilemma; quandary; to face a difficult choice 绝非[絕非] juéfēi absolutely not 道义[道義] dàoyì morality; righteousness and justice 所为[所為] suǒwéi what one does; doings 责怪[責怪] zéguài to blame; to rebuke 世子[世子] shìzǐ crown prince; heir of a noble house 难免[難免] nánmiǎn hard to avoid; difficult to escape from; will inevitably 局[局] jú office; situation; classifier for games: match, set, round etc 当中[當中] dāngzhōng among; in the middle; in the center 做事[做事] zuòshì to work; to handle matters; to have a job 势[勢] shì power; influence; potential; momentum; tendency; trend; situation; conditions; outward appearance; sign; gesture; male genitals 相持不下[相持不下] xiāngchíbùxià at a stalemate; deadlocked; in unrelenting mutual opposition 数年[數年] shùnián several years; many years //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/375 words - 25 min 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 高位[高位] gāowèi high position; eminent status; top job; raised position; upper (limbs); a high (i.e. local maximum); high point on scale, high grade, temperature, latitude etc 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 防范[防範] fángfàn to be on guard; wariness; to guard against; preventive 大权[大權] dàquán power; authority 云[雲] yún cloud; CL:朵[duo3] 野[野] yě field; plain; open space; limit; boundary; rude; feral 鹤[鶴] hè crane 立场[立場] lìchǎng position; standpoint; CL:個|个[ge4] 中立[中立] zhōnglì neutral; neutrality 竟[竟] jìng unexpectedly; actually; to go so far as to; indeed 阻止[阻止] zǔzhǐ to prevent; to block 局势[局勢] júshì situation; state (of affairs) 纷乱[紛亂] fēnluàn numerous and disorderly 其中[其中] qízhōng among; in; included among these 难得[難得] nándé seldom; rare; hard to come by 好在[好在] hǎozài luckily; fortunately 中正[中正] zhōngzhèng fair and honest 略[略] lüè plan; strategy; outline; summary; slightly; rather; to rob; to plunder; to summarize; to omit 感[感] gǎn to feel; to move; to touch; to affect; feeling; emotion; (suffix) sense of ~ 欣慰[欣慰] xīnwèi to be gratified 架子[架子] jiàzi shelf; frame; stand; framework; airs; arrogance 见笑[見笑] jiànxiào to mock; to be ridiculed; to incur ridicule through one's poor performance (humble) 好奇[好奇] hàoqí inquisitive; curious; inquisitiveness; curiosity 也罢[也罷] yěbà (reduplicated) whether... or...; never mind; fine (indicating acceptance or resignation) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/400 words - 27 min 招亲[招親] zhāoqīn to invite the groom (who will live with the bride's family); to take a wife by one's own choice 初试[初試] chūshì preliminary exam; qualifying exam; first try; preliminary testing 酸[酸] suān sour; tart; sick at heart; grieved; sore; aching; pedantic; impractical; to make sarcastic remarks about sb; an acid 这儿[這兒] zhèr5 here 皇上[皇上] huángshang the emperor; Your majesty the emperor; His imperial majesty 亲临[親臨] qīnlín to go in person 楼[樓] lóu house with more than 1 story; storied building; floor; CL:層|层[ceng2],座[zuo4],棟|栋[dong4] 磕头[磕頭] kētóu to kowtow (traditional greeting, esp. to a superior, involving kneeling and pressing one's forehead to the ground) 行礼[行禮] xínglǐ to salute; to make one's salutations 天上[天上] tiānshàng celestial; heavenly 擂台[擂臺] lèitái elevated stage on which martial competitions or duels were held; arena; ring 午时[午時] wǔshí 11 am-1 pm (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times) 一轮[一輪] yīlún first round or stage (of a match, election, talks, planned policy etc) 东海[東海] DōngHǎi East China Sea; East Sea (Chinese mythology and ancient geography) 叶[葉] yè leaf; page; lobe; (historical) period; classifier for small boats 炳[炳] bǐng bright; brilliant; luminous 坤[坤] kūn one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing earth; female principle; ☷; ancient Chinese compass point: 225° (southwest) 对阵[對陣] duìzhèn poised for battle; to square up for a fight 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] 公孙[公孫] Gōngsūn two-character surname Gongsun 慕[慕] mù to admire 魏[魏] wèi tower over a palace gateway (old) 初选[初選] chūxuǎn primary election 杂碎[雜碎] zásuì offal; mixed entrails; trivial matters 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] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/425 words - 29 min 王爷[王爺] wángye prince; marquis; nobleman 息怒[息怒] xīnù to calm down; to quell one's anger 豫[豫] yù happy; carefree; at one's ease; variant of 預|预[yu4]; old variant of 與|与[yu4] 津[津] jīn saliva; sweat; a ferry crossing; a ford (river crossing); abbr. for Tianjin 天津 深厚[深厚] shēnhòu deep; profound 理当[理當] lǐdāng should; ought 闷[悶] mèn bored; depressed; melancholy; sealed; airtight; tightly closed 不住[不住] bùzhù repeatedly; continuously; constantly; unable to (resist, conceal etc) 引见[引見] yǐnjiàn to introduce (sb); (esp.) to present to the emperor 风采[風采] fēngcǎi svelte; elegant manner; graceful bearing 清雅[清雅] qīngyǎ refined; elegant 安康[安康] ānkāng good health 民生[民生] mínshēng people's livelihood; people's welfare 平稳[平穩] píngwěn smooth; steady 多亏[多虧] duōkuī thanks to; luckily 匡[匡] kuāng to rectify 助[助] zhù to help; to assist 禀报[稟報] bǐngbào to report (to one's superior) 圣上[聖上] shèngshàng courtier's or minister's form of address for the current Emperor 予以[予以] yǔyǐ to give; to impose; to apply 心志[心志] xīnzhì will; resolution; aspiration 清高[清高] qīnggāo noble and virtuous; aloof from politics and material pursuits 不屑[不屑] bùxiè to disdain to do sth; to think sth not worth doing; to feel it beneath one's dignity 俗[俗] sú custom; convention; popular; common; coarse; vulgar; secular 擅[擅] shàn without authority; to usurp; to arrogate to oneself; to monopolize; expert in; to be good at //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/450 words - 30 min 极[極] jí extremely; pole (geography, physics); utmost; top 扯[扯] chě to pull; to tear; (of cloth, thread etc) to buy; to chat; to gossip; (coll.) (Tw) ridiculous; hokey 体弱[體弱] tǐruò debility 散心[散心] sànxīn to drive away cares; to relieve boredom 哪些[哪些] nǎxiē which ones?; who?; what? 好玩[好玩] hǎowán amusing; fun; interesting 螺[螺] luó spiral shell; snail; conch 市[市] shì market; city; CL:個|个[ge4] 街[街] jiē street; CL:條|条[tiao2] 乐[樂] lè happy; cheerful; to laugh 乐[樂] yuè music 坊[坊] fáng workshop; mill; Taiwan pr. [fang1] 墟[墟] xū ruins; (literary) village; variant of 圩[xu1]; country fair 来着[來著] láizhe auxiliary showing sth happened in the past 情趣[情趣] qíngqù inclinations and interests; delight; fun; interest; appeal 高雅[高雅] gāoyǎ dainty; elegance; elegant 低俗[低俗] dīsú vulgar; poor taste 喧闹[喧鬧] xuānnào to make a noise; noisy 美景[美景] měijǐng beautiful scenery 郊外[郊外] jiāowài outskirts 大多[大多] dàduō for the most part; many; most; the greater part; mostly 圈[圈] quān circle; ring; loop; classifier for loops, orbits, laps of race etc; CL:個|个[ge4]; to surround; to circle 皇家[皇家] huángjiā royal; imperial household 园林[園林] yuánlín gardens; park; landscape garden 感兴趣[感興趣] gǎnxìngqù to be interested 不妨[不妨] bùfáng there is no harm in; might as well //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/475 words - 31 min 收下[收下] shōuxià to accept; to receive 令牌[令牌] lìngpái (archaic) wooden or metal token of authority; (fig.) decree; directive; (computing) token 通行[通行] tōngxíng to go through; to pass through; to be in general use 加盖[加蓋] jiāgài to seal (with official stamp); to stamp; fig. to ratify; to put lid on (cooking pot); to cap; to build an extension or additional storey 大宝[大寶] dàbǎo (archaic) throne 玺印[璽印] xǐyìn seal (esp. of ruler) 手笔[手筆] shǒubǐ sth written or painted in one's own hand; (of a writer, calligrapher or painter) skill; style; hand; (fig.) style shown in spending money, handling business etc; scale 鸿[鴻] hóng eastern bean goose; great; large 儒[儒] rú scholar; Confucian 黎[黎] lí (literary) black; dark; many; multitude 崇[崇] chóng high; sublime; lofty; to esteem; to worship 坛[壇] tán platform; rostrum; altar 听讲[聽講] tīngjiǎng to attend a lecture; to listen to a talk 收藏[收藏] shōucáng to hoard; to collect; collection; to bookmark (Internet) 手稿[手稿] shǒugǎo manuscript; script 是否[是否] shìfǒu whether (or not); if; is or isn't 疑[疑] yí to doubt; to suspect 策论[策論] cèlùn essay on current affairs submitted to the emperor as policy advice (old) 藏书[藏書] cángshū to collect books; library collection 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 大驾[大駕] dàjià imperial chariot; (fig.) emperor; (polite) you 未免[未免] wèimiǎn unavoidably; can't help; really; rather 过于[過於] guòyú too much; excessively 小气[小氣] xiǎoqì stingy; miserly; narrow-minded; petty 书稿[書稿] shūgǎo manuscript of a book //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/500 words - 32 min 舍不得[捨不得] shěbude to hate to do sth; to hate to part with; to begrudge 值[值] zhí value; (to be) worth; to happen to; to be on duty 价[價] jià price; value; (chemistry) valence 笑纳[笑納] xiàonà to kindly accept (an offering) 当即[當即] dāngjí at once; on the spot 横刀夺爱[橫刀奪愛] héngdāoduó'ài to rob sb of sth they cherish (idiom) 如今[如今] rújīn nowadays; now 在世[在世] zàishì to be alive 视[視] shì to look at; to regard; to inspect 得意[得意] déyì proud of oneself; pleased with oneself; complacent 弟子[弟子] dìzǐ disciple; follower 归于[歸於] guīyú to belong to; affiliated to; to result in sth; to incline towards 恰当[恰當] qiàdàng appropriate; suitable 敬重[敬重] jìngzhòng to respect deeply; to revere; to esteem 无价之宝[無價之寶] wújiàzhībǎo priceless treasure 之类[之類] zhīlèi and so on; and such 辱[辱] rǔ disgrace; dishonor; to insult; to bring disgrace or humiliation to; to be indebted to; self-deprecating; Taiwan pr. [ru4] 遗[遺] yí to lose; to leave behind; to omit; to bequeath; sth lost; involuntary discharge (of urine etc) 泽[澤] zé pool; pond; (of metals etc) luster; favor or beneficence; damp; moist 放肆[放肆] fàngsì wanton; unbridled; presumptuous; impudent 太后[太后] tàihòu Empress Dowager 孩子们[孩子們] háizimen children 稍等[稍等] shāoděng to wait a moment 待会儿[待會兒] dāihuìr5 in a moment; later; also pr. [dai1 hui3 r5] or [dai1 hui5 r5] 老奶奶[老奶奶] lǎonǎinai (coll.) father's father's mother; paternal great-grandmother; respectful form of address for an old woman //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/525 words - 37 min 不许[不許] bùxǔ not to allow; must not; can't 天底下[天底下] tiāndǐxia in this world; under the sun 和气[和氣] héqi friendly; polite; amiable 奶奶[奶奶] nǎinai (informal) grandma (paternal grandmother); (respectful) mistress of the house; CL:位[wei4]; (coll.) boobies; breasts 祖母[祖母] zǔmǔ father's mother; paternal grandmother 山上[山上] Shānshàng Shanshang township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan 成亲[成親] chéngqīn to get married 抓紧[抓緊] zhuājǐn to grasp firmly; to pay special attention to; to rush in; to make the most of 想起[想起] xiǎngqǐ to recall; to think of; to call to mind 兄长[兄長] xiōngzhǎng elder brother; term of respect for a man of about the same age 阙[闕] què Imperial city watchtower (old); fault; deficiency 草民[草民] cǎomín the grass roots; the hoi polloi 瘦[瘦] shòu thin; to lose weight; (of clothing) tight; (of meat) lean; (of land) unproductive 闻名[聞名] wénmíng well-known; famous; renowned; eminent 愣[愣] lèng to look distracted; to stare blankly; distracted; blank; (coll.) unexpectedly; rash; rashly 糊涂[糊塗] hútu muddled; silly; confused 议[議] yì to comment on; to discuss; to suggest 选定[選定] xuǎndìng to select; to choose; to settle on 跟前[跟前] gēnqián the front (of); (in) front; (in) sb's presence; just before (a date) 订[訂] dìng to agree; to conclude; to draw up; to subscribe to (a newspaper etc); to order 转头[轉頭] zhuǎntóu to turn one's head; to change direction; U-turn; volte face; to repent 老太太[老太太] lǎotàitai elderly lady (respectful); esteemed mother; CL:位[wei4] 要紧[要緊] yàojǐn important; urgent 半天[半天] bàntiān half of the day; a long time; quite a while; midair; CL:個|个[ge4] 枕[枕] zhěn pillow; to pillow; to rest one's head on (Taiwan pr. [zhen4] for this sense) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/550 words - 40 min 先行[先行] xiānxíng to precede others; in advance 不至于[不至於] bùzhìyú unlikely to go so far as to; not as bad as 那儿[那兒] nàr5 there 清静[清靜] qīngjìng quiet; peaceful and quiet 留步[留步] liúbù (said by departing guest) no need to see me out 暖阁[暖閣] nuǎngé warm room; warm partition of a room 军旅[軍旅] jūnlǚ army 秋[秋] qiū autumn; fall; harvest time 凉爽[涼爽] liángshuǎng cool and refreshing 适才[適才] shìcái just now; a moment ago 顾及[顧及] gùjí to take into consideration; to attend to 老人家[老人家] lǎorénjiā polite term for old woman or man 得罪[得罪] dézui to offend sb; to make a faux pas; a faux pas; see also 得罪[de2 zui4] 倘若[倘若] tǎngruò provided that; supposing that; if 会否[會否] huìfǒu can or cannot; is it possible? 堂堂[堂堂] tángtáng grand; magnificent; stately; majestic appearance 轻浮[輕浮] qīngfú frivolous; careless; giddy 手掌[手掌] shǒuzhǎng palm 沉得住气[沉得住氣] chéndezhùqì to stay calm; to keep one's composure 着急[著急] zháojí to worry; to feel anxious; Taiwan pr. [zhao1 ji2] 短时间[短時間] duǎnshíjiān short term; short time 耐心[耐心] nàixīn to be patient; patience 坏事[壞事] huàishì bad thing; misdeed; to ruin things 交集[交集] jiāojí intersection (symbol ∩) (set theory) 追逐[追逐] zhuīzhú to chase; to pursue vigorously //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep02/567 words - 41 min 名利[名利] mínglì fame and profit 良禽择木而栖[良禽擇木而棲] liángqínzémù'érqī a fine bird chooses a tree to nest in (proverb); fig. a talented person chooses a patron of integrity 良[良] liáng good; very; very much 俗世[俗世] súshì the vulgar world (Buddhist concept); secular world 功利[功利] gōnglì utility 敬[敬] jìng to respect; to venerate; to salute; to offer 落脚[落腳] luòjiǎo to stay for a time; to stop over; to lodge; to sink down (into soft ground); leftovers 木[木] mù tree; wood; coffin; wooden; simple; numb; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1] 镇守[鎮守] zhènshǒu (of troops stationed in a strategic area) to defend; (fig.) to stand guard; to protect 从来不[從來不] cóngláibù never 过问[過問] guòwèn to show an interest in; to get involved with 为何[為何] wèihé why 闯祸[闖禍] chuǎnghuò to cause an accident; to make trouble; to get into trouble 笨手笨脚[笨手笨腳] bènshǒubènjiǎo clumsy; all thumbs 今儿[今兒] jīnr5 (coll.) today 打死[打死] dǎsǐ to kill; to beat to death 闯[闖] chuǎng to rush; to charge; to dash; to break through; to temper oneself (through battling hardships) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/25 words - 2 min 掖[掖] yē to tuck (into a pocket); to hide; to conceal 幽[幽] yōu remote; hidden away; secluded; serene; peaceful; to imprison; in superstition indicates the underworld; ancient district spanning Liaonang and Hebei provinces 庭[庭] tíng main hall; front courtyard; law court 出生[出生] chūshēng to be born 罪[罪] zuì guilt; crime; fault; blame; sin 奴[奴] nú slave 读书[讀書] dúshū to read a book; to study; to attend school 识字[識字] shízì to learn to read 护着[護著] hùzhe to protect; to guard; to shield 宫廷[宮廷] gōngtíng court (of king or emperor) 大内[大內] Dànèi Tanei township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan 有的是[有的是] yǒudeshì have plenty of; there's no lack of 郑[鄭] Zhèng Zheng state during the Warring States period; surname Zheng; abbr. for 鄭州|郑州[Zheng4 zhou1] 公公[公公] gōnggong husband's father; grandpa; eunuch 不由[不由] bùyóu can't help (doing sth) 定[定] dìng to set; to fix; to determine; to decide; to order 该死[該死] gāisǐ Damn it!; damned; wretched 偷懒[偷懶] tōulǎn to goof off; to be lazy 顶嘴[頂嘴] dǐngzuǐ to talk back; to answer back 责罚[責罰] zéfá to punish; to chastise 贵妃[貴妃] guìfēi senior concubine; imperial consort 监管[監管] jiānguǎn to oversee; to take charge of; to supervise; to administer; supervisory; supervision 大量[大量] dàliàng great amount; large quantity; bulk; numerous; generous; magnanimous 满口胡言[滿口胡言] mǎnkǒuhúyán to spout nonsense; to bullshit endlessly 竟敢[竟敢] jìnggǎn to have the impertinence; to have the cheek to //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/50 words - 5 min 抬[抬] tái to lift; to raise; (of two or more persons) to carry 王妃[王妃] wángfēi princess (in Europe) 饶[饒] ráo rich; abundant; exuberant; to add for free; to throw in as bonus; to spare; to forgive; despite; although 看不惯[看不慣] kànbuguàn cannot bear to see; to hate; to dislike; to disapprove 不快[不快] bùkuài unhappy; in low spirits; (of a knife) not sharp 好意[好意] hǎoyì good intention; kindness 料理[料理] liàolǐ to arrange; to handle; to cook; cuisine; art of cooking 祁[祁] qí large; vast 处境[處境] chǔjìng situation (of a person) 艰难[艱難] jiānnán difficult; hard; challenging 招惹[招惹] zhāorě to provoke; to tease 多大[多大] duōdà how big; how much; how old etc 打探[打探] dǎtàn to make discreet inquiries; to scout out 讨教[討教] tǎojiào to consult; to ask for advice 一时半会儿[一時半會兒] yīshíbànhuìr5 a short time; a little while 劳累[勞累] láolèi tired; exhausted; worn out; to toil 歇息[歇息] xiēxi to have a rest; to stay for the night; to go to bed; to sleep 疲累[疲累] pílèi tired; exhausted 慢走[慢走] mànzǒu Stay a bit!; Wait a minute!; (to a departing guest) Take care! 墙[牆] qiáng wall; CL:面[mian4],堵[du3] 寻常[尋常] xúncháng usual; common; ordinary 想来[想來] xiǎnglái it may be assumed that 孤陋寡闻[孤陋寡聞] gūlòuguǎwén ignorant and inexperienced; ill-informed and narrow-minded 经常[經常] jīngcháng frequently; constantly; regularly; often; day-to-day; everyday; daily 官宦[官宦] guānhuàn functionary; official //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/75 words - 6 min 女眷[女眷] nǚjuàn the females in a family; womenfolk 因[因] yīn cause; reason; because 性情[性情] xìngqíng nature; temperament 温顺[溫順] wēnshùn docile; meek 诗书[詩書] ShīShū the Book of Songs 詩經|诗经[Shi1 jing1] and the Book of History 書經|书经[Shu1 jing1] 有时[有時] yǒushí sometimes; now and then 看懂[看懂] kàndǒng to understand what one is reading or watching 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] 根基[根基] gēnjī foundation 文风[文風] wénfēng writing style 简明[簡明] jiǎnmíng simple and clear; concise 圣贤[聖賢] shèngxián a sage; wise and holy man; virtuous ruler; Buddhist lama; wine 做人[做人] zuòrén to conduct oneself; to behave with integrity 固然[固然] gùrán admittedly (it's true that...) 未必[未必] wèibì not necessarily; maybe not 讲解[講解] jiǎngjiě to explain 领悟[領悟] lǐngwù to understand; to comprehend 精义[精義] jīngyì quintessence; essentials 念书[念書] niànshū to read; to study 发配[發配] fāpèi to send away to serve a penal sentence 时日[時日] shírì time; auspicious time; time and date; long period of time; this day 奴婢[奴婢] núbì slave servant 使役[使役] shǐyì to use (an animal or servant); working (animal); (beast) of burden; causative form of verbs (esp. in grammar of Japanese, Korean etc) 特赦[特赦] tèshè amnesty 况且[況且] kuàngqiě moreover; besides; in addition; furthermore //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/100 words - 9 min 求情[求情] qiúqíng to plea for leniency; to ask for a favor 许多[許多] xǔduō many; a lot of; much 数百[數百] shùbǎi several hundred 特殊[特殊] tèshū special; particular; unusual; extraordinary 引得[引得] yǐndé index (loanword) 仅仅[僅僅] jǐnjǐn barely; only; merely; only (this and nothing more) 同情[同情] tóngqíng to sympathize with; sympathy 常年[常年] chángnián all year round; for years on end; average year 照应[照應] zhàoyìng to correlate with; to correspond to 照应[照應] zhàoying to look after; to take care of; to attend to 桩[樁] zhuāng stump; stake; pile; classifier for items 心事[心事] xīnshì a load on one's mind; worry; CL:宗[zong1],樁|桩[zhuang1] 书生[書生] shūshēng scholar; intellectual; egghead 与众不同[與眾不同] yǔzhòngbùtóng to stand out from the masses (idiom) 散步[散步] sànbù to take a walk; to go for a walk 谈心[談心] tánxīn to have a heart-to-heart chat 随从[隨從] suícóng to accompany; to follow; to attend; entourage; attendant 一阵子[一陣子] yīzhènzi a while; a spell; a short time; a burst 探[探] tàn to explore; to search out; to scout; to visit; to stretch forward 虚实[虛實] xūshí what is true and what is false; (to get to know) the real situation 骗人[騙人] piànrén to cheat sb; a scam 两把刷子[兩把刷子] liǎngbǎshuāzi ability; skill 一边[一邊] yībiān one side; either side; on the one hand; on the other hand; doing while 软脚虾[軟腳蝦] ruǎnjiǎoxiā weakling; coward 召见[召見] zhàojiàn call in (one's subordinates); summon (an envoy of a foreign country) to an interview 本事[本事] běnshi ability; skill //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/125 words - 13 min 请教[請教] qǐngjiào to ask for guidance; to consult 伤人[傷人] shāngrén to injure sb 重地[重地] zhòngdì important place; strategic location 容[容] róng to hold; to contain; to allow; to tolerate; appearance; look; countenance 斗殴[鬥毆] dòu'ōu to fight; to brawl; a scuffle; a punch-up 末[末] mò tip; end; final stage; latter part; inessential detail; powder; dust; opera role of old man 胡闹[胡鬧] húnào to act willfully and make a scene; to make trouble 爵[爵] jué ancient bronze wine holder with 3 legs and loop handle; nobility 难不成[難不成] nánbùchéng Is it possible that ... ? 恶意[惡意] èyì malice; evil intention 整整[整整] zhěngzhěng whole; full 多次[多次] duōcì many times; repeatedly 万一[萬一] wànyī just in case; if by any chance; contingency 容颜[容顏] róngyán mien; complexion 面目全非[面目全非] miànmùquánfēi nothing remains the same (idiom); change beyond recognition 往日[往日] wǎngrì former days; the past 痕迹[痕跡] hénjì vestige; mark; trace 一眼[一眼] yīyǎn a glance; a quick look; a glimpse 认出[認出] rènchū recognition; to recognize 不得了[不得了] bùdéliǎo desperately serious; disastrous; extremely; exceedingly 什么的[什麼的] shénmede and so on; and what not 决心[決心] juéxīn determination; resolution; determined; firm and resolute; to make up one's mind; CL:個|个[ge4] 权势[權勢] quánshì power; influence 文武百官[文武百官] wénwǔbǎiguān civil and military officials 诛[誅] zhū to put (a criminal) to death; to punish //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/150 words - 15 min 筹谋[籌謀] chóumóu to work out a strategy; to come up with a plan for 计画[計畫] jìhuà variant of 計劃|计划[ji4 hua4] 不便[不便] bùbiàn inconvenient; inappropriate; unsuitable; short of cash 今夜[今夜] jīnyè tonight; this evening 叙[敘] xù to narrate; to chat 试探[試探] shìtàn to sound out; to probe; to feel out; to try out 绣花[繡花] xiùhuā to embroider; to do embroidery 枕头[枕頭] zhěntou pillow 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]) 躁[躁] zào hot-tempered; impatient 结交[結交] jiéjiāo to make friends with 脑子[腦子] nǎozi brains; mind; CL:個|个[ge4] 趣事[趣事] qùshì entertaining anecdote; interesting story or incident 纷杂[紛雜] fēnzá numerous and confused; in a mess 静养[靜養] jìngyǎng to convalesce; to recuperate; to fully relax 上场[上場] shàngchǎng on stage; to go on stage; to take the field 素[素] sù raw silk; white; plain, unadorned; vegetarian (food); essence; nature; element; constituent; usually; always; ever 结识[結識] jiéshí to get to know sb; to meet sb for the first time 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 冥[冥] míng dark; deep; stupid; the underworld 破解[破解] pòjiě to break (a bond, constraint etc); to explain; to unravel; to decipher; to decode; to crack (software) 舟[舟] zhōu boat 锁[鎖] suǒ to lock up; to lock; lock; CL:把[ba3] 战法[戰法] zhànfǎ military strategy 索[索] suǒ to search; to demand; to ask; to exact; large rope; isolated //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/175 words - 16 min 巨[巨] jù very large; huge; tremendous; gigantic 舰[艦] jiàn warship 直[直] zhí straight; to straighten; fair and reasonable; frank; straightforward; (indicates continuing motion or action); vertical; vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters 腹地[腹地] fùdì hinterland; interior; outback 忧心[憂心] yōuxīn concerned; worried; disturbed; anxious 忧虑[憂慮] yōulǜ to worry; anxiety (about) 保不住[保不住] bǎobuzhù cannot maintain (sth); unable to keep; more likely than not; may well 外来[外來] wàilái external; foreign; outside 献[獻] xiàn to offer; to present; to dedicate; to donate; to show; to put on display; worthy person (old) 献策[獻策] xiàncè to offer advice; to make a suggestion 离去[離去] líqù to leave; to exit 跟踪[跟蹤] gēnzōng to follow sb's tracks; to tail; to shadow; tracking 精锐[精銳] jīngruì elite (e.g. troops); crack; best quality personnel 境内[境內] jìngnèi within the borders; internal (to a country, province, city etc); domestic 净[淨] jìng clean; completely; only; net (income, exports etc); (Chinese opera) painted face male role 半点[半點] bàndiǎn the least bit 踪迹[蹤跡] zōngjì tracks; trail; footprint; trace; vestige 境地[境地] jìngdì circumstances 插手[插手] chāshǒu to get involved in; to meddle; interference 斩断[斬斷] zhǎnduàn to cut off; to chop sth in half 关联[關聯] guānlián related; linked; affiliated 看似[看似] kànsì to look as if; to seem 湖[湖] hú lake; CL:個|个[ge4],片[pian4] 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 瓜葛[瓜葛] guāgé intertwined (as melon and vine plants); interconnected; association (of two things) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/200 words - 18 min 危机[危機] wēijī crisis; CL:個|个[ge4] 置身[置身] zhìshēn to place oneself; to stay 表明[表明] biǎomíng to make clear; to make known; to state clearly; to indicate; known 偏向[偏向] piānxiàng partial towards sth; to prefer; to incline; erroneous tendencies (Leftist or Revisionist deviation) 谜团[謎團] mítuán riddle; enigma; unpredictable situation; elusive matters 把门[把門] bǎmén to stand as a goalkeeper; to keep guard on a gate 带上[帶上] dàishàng to take along with one 天气[天氣] tiānqì weather 尚未[尚未] shàngwèi not yet; still not 火盆[火盆] huǒpén brazier; fire pan; hibachi 取暖[取暖] qǔnuǎn to warm oneself (by a fire etc) 干嘛[幹嘛] gànmá what are you doing?; whatever for?; why on earth? 恩宠[恩寵] ēnchǒng special favor from a ruler; Emperor's generosity towards a favorite 深重[深重] shēnzhòng very serious; grave; profound 装作[裝作] zhuāngzuò to pretend; to feign; to act a part 挚[摯] zhì sincere 看成[看成] kànchéng to regard as 袍泽[袍澤] páozé fellow soldier 正如[正如] zhèngrú just as; precisely as 失败[失敗] shībài to be defeated; to lose; to fail (e.g. experiments); failure; defeat; CL:次[ci4] 世代[世代] shìdài for many generations; generation; era; age 忠[忠] zhōng loyal; devoted; honest 毁[毀] huǐ to destroy; to damage; to ruin; to defame; to slander 忠义[忠義] zhōngyì loyal and righteous; fealty; loyalty 在于[在於] zàiyú to be in; to lie in; to consist in; to depend on; to rest with //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/225 words - 21 min 役[役] yì forced labor; corvée; obligatory task; military service; to use as servant; to enserf; servant (old); war; campaign; battle 存活[存活] cúnhuó to survive (a serious accident); survival 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 铮[錚] zhēng clang of metals; small gong 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 全军[全軍] quánjūn all-army; all-military 复[覆] fù variant of 復|复[fu4]; to reply to a letter 详情[詳情] xiángqíng details; particulars 一一[一一] yīyī one by one; one after another 一大早[一大早] yīdàzǎo at dawn; at first light; first thing in the morning 送礼[送禮] sònglǐ to give a present 冬天[冬天] dōngtiān winter; CL:個|个[ge4] 大雪[大雪] Dàxuě Daxue or Great Snow, 21st of the 24 solar terms 二十四節氣|二十四节气 7th-21st December 顾[顧] gù to look after; to take into consideration; to attend to 茅庐[茅廬] máolú thatched cottage 应景[應景] yìngjǐng according with the times; seasonal 礼[禮] lǐ gift; rite; ceremony; CL:份[fen4]; propriety; etiquette; courtesy 单[單] dān bill; list; form; single; only; sole; odd number; CL:個|个[ge4] 应酬[應酬] yìngchou social niceties; social interaction; a dinner party 原本[原本] yuánběn originally; original 制[制] zhì system; to control; to regulate; variant of 製|制[zhi4] 偏要[偏要] piānyào to insist on doing sth; must do it, despite everything 拖[拖] tuō to drag; to tow; to trail; to hang down; to mop (the floor); to delay; to drag on 展示[展示] zhǎnshì to reveal; to display; to show; to exhibit sth 缤纷[繽紛] bīnfēn vast and various; rich and diverse //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/250 words - 23 min 了解[瞭解] liǎojiě to understand; to realize; to find out 小事[小事] xiǎoshì trifle; trivial matter; CL:點|点[dian3] 挤进[擠進] jǐjìn to break into; to force one's way into; to barge into 多数[多數] duōshù majority; most 颜面[顏面] yánmiàn face; prestige 臣妾[臣妾] chénqiè (literary) I, your servant (self-appellation of a lower-rank female); (archaic) male and female slaves; subjects (of a ruler) 恨不得[恨不得] hènbude wishing one could do sth; to hate to be unable; itching to do sth 青年[青年] qīngnián youth; youthful years; young person; the young 俊[俊] jùn smart; eminent; handsome; talented 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 昨儿个[昨兒個] zuór5ge (coll.) yesterday 点评[點評] diǎnpíng to comment; a point by point commentary 尉[尉] wèi military officer 司马[司馬] Sīmǎ Minister of War (official title in pre-Han Chinese states); two-character surname Sima 雷[雷] léi thunder; mine (weapon); (Internet slang) terrifying; terrific 出身[出身] chūshēn to be born of; to come from; family background; class origin 人品[人品] rénpǐn moral standing; moral quality; character; personality; appearance; looks (colloquial); bearing 相貌[相貌] xiàngmào appearance 样样[樣樣] yàngyàng all kinds 见识[見識] jiànshi to gain first-hand knowledge of sth; to experience for oneself; knowledge; experience; insight 圣心[聖心] shèngxīn Sacred Heart (Christian) 独裁[獨裁] dúcái dictatorship 拔尖[拔尖] bájiān top-notch (colloquial); to push oneself to the front 主意[主意] zhǔyi plan; idea; decision; CL:個|个[ge4]; Beijing pr. [zhu2 yi5] 看中[看中] kànzhòng to have a preference for; to fancy; to choose after consideration; to settle on //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/275 words - 26 min 肃[肅] sù respectful; solemn; to eliminate; to clean up 廖[廖] Liào surname Liao 廷[廷] tíng palace courtyard 杰[傑] jié hero; heroic; outstanding person; prominent; distinguished 精神[精神] jīngshén spirit; mind; consciousness; thought; mental; psychological; essence; gist; CL:個|个[ge4] 不济[不濟] bùjì not good; of no use 卷子[卷子] juànzi test paper; examination paper 阅[閱] yuè to inspect; to review; to read; to peruse; to go through; to experience 指派[指派] zhǐpài to assign; to appoint; assignment 举荐[舉薦] jǔjiàn to recommend 官职[官職] guānzhí an official position; a job in the bureaucracy 旨意[旨意] zhǐyì decree; order 太监[太監] tàijiàn court eunuch; palace eunuch 尚志[尚志] Shàngzhì Shangzhi county level city in Harbin 哈爾濱|哈尔滨[Ha1 er3 bin1], Heilongjiang 对战[對戰] duìzhàn to do battle (with sb) 百里[百里] Bǎilǐ two-character surname Baili 最高[最高] zuìgāo tallest; highest; supreme (court etc) 入围[入圍] rùwéi to get past the qualifying round; to make it to the finals 中意[中意] zhòngyì to take one's fancy; to be to one's liking 勉强[勉強] miǎnqiǎng to do with difficulty; to force sb to do sth; reluctant; barely enough 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 除非[除非] chúfēi only if (..., or otherwise, ...); only when; only in the case that; unless 联手[聯手] liánshǒu lit. to join hands; to act together 一遍[一遍] yībiàn one time (all the way through); once through 选派[選派] xuǎnpài to select; to detail; to set apart; to appoint //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/300 words - 27 min 出乎[出乎] chūhū due to; to stem from; to go beyond (also fig. beyond reason, expectations etc); to go against (expectations) 预料[預料] yùliào to forecast; to anticipate; expectation 居心叵测[居心叵測] jūxīnpǒcè harboring unfathomable motives (idiom) 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) 颇[頗] pō rather; quite; considerably; oblique; inclined; slanting; Taiwan pr. [po3] 声明[聲明] shēngmíng to state; to declare; statement; declaration; CL:項|项[xiang4],份[fen4] 展现[展現] zhǎnxiàn to come out; to emerge; to reveal; to display 战绩[戰績] zhànjì military successes; (fig.) success; accomplishment 进行[進行] jìnxíng to advance; to conduct; underway; in progress; to do; to carry out; to carry on; to execute 排名[排名] páimíng to rank (1st, 2nd etc); ranking 隐[隱] yǐn secret; hidden; concealed; (prefix) crypto- 奇绝[奇絕] qíjué strange; rare; bizarre 近年[近年] jìnnián recent year(s) 修好[修好] xiūhǎo to repair (sth broken); to restore (sth damaged); to establish friendly relations with; (literary) to do meritorious deeds 强大[強大] qiángdà large; formidable; powerful; strong 边境[邊境] biānjìng frontier; border 如虎添翼[如虎添翼] rúhǔtiānyì lit. like a tiger that has grown wings; with redoubled power (idiom) 后果[後果] hòuguǒ consequences; aftermath 不堪设想[不堪設想] bùkānshèxiǎng too horrible to contemplate; unthinkable; inconceivable 吐[吐] tù to vomit; to throw up 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 练[練] liàn to practice; to train; to drill; to perfect (one's skill); exercise 硬[硬] yìng hard; stiff; strong; firm; resolutely; doggedly; good (quality); able (person) 巴掌[巴掌] bāzhǎng palm of the hand; classifier: slap 拍[拍] pāi to pat; to clap; to slap; to swat; to take (a photo); to shoot (a film); racket (sports); beat (music) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/325 words - 29 min 异族[異族] yìzú different tribe 长相[長相] zhǎngxiàng appearance; looks; profile; countenance 吃不下[吃不下] chībuxià not feel like eating; be unable to eat any more 学会[學會] xuéhuì to learn; to master; institute; learned society; (scholarly) association 以貌取人[以貌取人] yǐmàoqǔrén to judge sb by appearances (idiom) 读[讀] dú to read; to study; reading of word (i.e. pronunciation), similar to 拼音[pin1 yin1] 终[終] zhōng end; finish 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 避开[避開] bìkāi to avoid; to evade; to keep away from 凑合[湊合] còuhe to bring together; to make do in a bad situation; to just get by; to improvise; passable; not too bad 缘[緣] yuán cause; reason; karma; fate; predestined affinity; margin; hem; edge; along 摆[擺] bǎi to arrange; to exhibit; to move to and fro; a pendulum 宴[宴] yàn feast; repose 筹划[籌劃] chóuhuà to plan and prepare 知会[知會] zhīhuì to inform; to tell; to notify; notification 使团[使團] shǐtuán diplomatic mission 到来[到來] dàolái to arrive; arrival; advent 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 候选人[候選人] hòuxuǎnrén candidate; CL:名[ming2] 缓兵之计[緩兵之計] huǎnbīngzhījì delaying tactics; stalling; measures to stave off an attack; stratagem to win a respite 席[席] xí woven mat; seat; banquet; place in a democratic assembly; classifier for banquets, conversations etc 相互[相互] xiānghù each other; mutual 拼[拼] pīn to piece together; to join together; to stake all; adventurous; at the risk of one's life; to spell 一二[一二] yī'èr one or two; a few 轻松[輕鬆] qīngsōng light; gentle; relaxed; effortless; uncomplicated; to relax; to take things less seriously //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/350 words - 30 min 排行[排行] páiháng to rank; ranking; seniority (among siblings) 取[取] qǔ to take; to get; to choose; to fetch 人人[人人] rénrén everyone; every person 内情[內情] nèiqíng inside story; inside information 顾忌[顧忌] gùjì to have misgivings; apprehension; worry; qualm; scruple 找出[找出] zhǎochū to find; to search out 破绽[破綻] pòzhàn hole or tear in cloth; mistake or gap in a speech or theory 彩[彩] cǎi (bright) color; variety; applause; applaud; lottery prize 所愿[所願] suǒyuàn wished-for; desired 名单[名單] míngdān list of names 保密[保密] bǎomì to keep sth confidential; to maintain secrecy 不明[不明] bùmíng not clear; unknown; to fail to understand 莫非[莫非] mòfēi can it be possible that; could it be 身世[身世] shēnshì one's life experience; one's lot; one's past history 耳闻[耳聞] ěrwén to hear of; to hear about 突发[突發] tūfā to burst out suddenly; sudden outburst 瘟疫[瘟疫] wēnyì epidemic; plague; pestilence; diseased 只得[只得] zhǐdé to have no alternative but to; to be obliged to 尼姑[尼姑] nígū Buddhist nun 庵[庵] ān hut; small temple; nunnery 当天[當天] dāngtiān on that day 夫人[夫人] fūren lady; madam; Mrs.; CL:位[wei4] 刚巧[剛巧] gāngqiǎo by chance; by coincidence; by good luck 大肚子[大肚子] dàdùzi pregnant; potbelly; big eater 慈[慈] cí compassionate; gentle; merciful; kind; humane //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/375 words - 32 min 隔壁[隔壁] gébì next door; neighbor 庄[莊] zhuāng farmstead; village; manor; place of business; banker (in a gambling game); grave or solemn; holdings of a landlord (in imperial China) 事务[事務] shìwù (political, economic etc) affairs; work; transaction (as in a computer database) 繁忙[繁忙] fánmáng busy; bustling 忙于[忙於] mángyú busy with 军务[軍務] jūnwù military affairs 比邻[比鄰] bǐlín neighbor; next-door neighbor; near; next to 相投[相投] xiāngtóu agreeing with one another; congenial 生产[生產] shēngchǎn to produce; to manufacture; to give birth to a child 起居[起居] qǐjū everyday life; regular pattern of life 产婆[產婆] chǎnpó midwife 热水[熱水] rèshuǐ hot water 毛巾[毛巾] máojīn towel; CL:條|条[tiao2] 婴儿[嬰兒] yīng'ér infant; baby; CL:個|个[ge4]; lead (Pb) 黑暗[黑暗] hēi'àn dark; darkly; darkness 慌乱[慌亂] huāngluàn frenetic; hurried 滑[滑] huá to slip; to slide; smooth; slippery; cunning 脱[脫] tuō to shed; to take off; to escape; to get away from 糟[糟] zāo dregs; draff; pickled in wine; rotten; messy; ruined 第二天[第二天] dì'èrtiān next day; the morrow 夭折[夭折] yāozhé to die young or prematurely; to come to a premature end; to be aborted prematurely 剩[剩] shèng to remain; to be left; to have as remainder 天意[天意] tiānyì providence; the Will of Heaven 人力[人力] rénlì manpower; labor power 怎能[怎能] zěnnéng how can? //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/400 words - 35 min 复杂[複雜] fùzá complicated; complex 决断[決斷] juéduàn to make a decision; resolution; decisiveness; resolute 亏[虧] kuī deficiency; deficit; luckily; it's lucky that...; (often ironically) fancy that... 亲眷[親眷] qīnjuàn relatives 迎娶[迎娶] yíngqǔ (of a groom) to escort the bride to the wedding ceremony; fig. to take as one's wife; to marry 妹[妹] mèi younger sister 琦[琦] qí curio; valuable stone 赫赫[赫赫] hèhè brilliant; impressive; outstanding 有名[有名] yǒumíng famous; well-known 出息[出息] chūxi future prospects; profit; to mature; to grow up 年轻人[年輕人] niánqīngrén young people; youngster 剑法[劍法] jiànfǎ fencing; sword-play 造诣[造詣] zàoyì level of mastery (of a skill or area of knowledge); (archaic) to pay a visit to sb 实[實] shí real; true; honest; really; solid; fruit; seed; definitely 通报[通報] tōngbào to inform; to notify; to announce; circular; bulletin; (scientific) journal 强求[強求] qiǎngqiú to insist on; to demand; to impose 尽力而为[盡力而為] jìnlì'érwéi to try one's utmost; to strive 残[殘] cán to destroy; to spoil; to ruin; to injure; cruel; oppressive; savage; brutal; incomplete; disabled; to remain; to survive; remnant; surplus 委任[委任] wěirèn to appoint 效力[效力] xiàolì effectiveness; positive effect; to serve (in some capacity) 职分[職分] zhífèn duty 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) 尊[尊] zūn senior; of a senior generation; to honor; to respect; honorific; classifier for cannons and statues; ancient wine vessel 自称[自稱] zìchēng to call oneself; to claim to be; to profess; to claim a title 设[設] shè to set up; to arrange; to establish; to found; to display //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/425 words - 38 min 亲眼[親眼] qīnyǎn with one's own eyes; personally 丑[醜] chǒu shameful; ugly; disgraceful 真真[真真] zhēnzhēn really; in fact; genuinely; scrupulously 后宫[後宮] hòugōng harem; chambers of imperial concubines 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 大力[大力] dàlì energetically; vigorously 议论[議論] yìlùn to comment; to talk about; to discuss; discussion; CL:個|个[ge4] 粗[粗] cū coarse; rough; thick (for cylindrical objects); unfinished; vulgar; rude; crude 添[添] tiān to add; to increase; to replenish 嫁妆[嫁妝] jiàzhuang dowry 难以[難以] nányǐ hard to (predict, imagine etc) 琢磨[琢磨] zuómo to ponder; to mull over; to think through; Taiwan pr. [zhuo2 mo2] 女孩[女孩] nǚhái girl; lass 任性[任性] rènxìng willful; headstrong; unruly 寡[寡] guǎ few; scant; widowed 趣味[趣味] qùwèi fun; interest; delight; taste; liking; preference 十位[十位] shíwèi the tens place (or column) in the decimal system 百里挑一[百裡挑一] bǎilǐtiāoyī one in a hundred; cream of the crop 勇士[勇士] yǒngshì a warrior; a brave person 宴饮[宴飲] yànyǐn to wine and dine; to feast; banquet 不妥[不妥] bùtuǒ not proper; inappropriate 之上[之上] zhīshàng above 舞[舞] wǔ to dance; to wield; to brandish 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 何况[何況] hékuàng let alone; to say nothing of; besides; what's more //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep03/429 words - 38 min 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] 挑战[挑戰] tiǎozhàn to challenge; challenge 留意[留意] liúyì to be mindful; to pay attention to; to take note of 分寸[分寸] fēncun propriety; appropriate behavior; proper speech or action; within the norms //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/25 words - 3 min 承让[承讓] chéngràng you let me win (said politely after winning a game) 不凡[不凡] bùfán out of the ordinary; out of the common run 皇帝[皇帝] huángdì emperor; CL:個|个[ge4] 乃是[乃是] nǎishì equivalent to either 是[shi4] or 就是[jiu4 shi4] 爱将[愛將] àijiàng trusted lieutenant 敬意[敬意] jìngyì respect; tribute 我国[我國] wǒguó our country; China 一较高下[一較高下] yījiàogāoxià to compete against; to measure oneself against; to go head to head (see who is best) 评论[評論] pínglùn to comment on; to discuss; comment; commentary; CL:篇[pian1] 绝伦[絕倫] juélún outstanding; peerless; beyond compare 高论[高論] gāolùn enlightening remarks (honorific); brilliant views 高强[高強] gāoqiáng excellent; outstanding 小孩子[小孩子] xiǎoháizi child 击倒[擊倒] jīdǎo to knock down; knocked down 击[擊] jī to hit; to strike; to break; Taiwan pr. [ji2] 高人[高人] gāorén very able person 敬请[敬請] jìngqǐng please (do sth) (deferential form) 妄言[妄言] wàngyán lies; wild talk; to tell lies; to talk nonsense; fantasy (literature) 实属[實屬] shíshǔ (to) really (be) 不易[不易] bùyì not easy to do sth; difficult; unchanging 前程[前程] qiánchéng future (career etc) prospects 切莫[切莫] qièmò you must not; Please don't...; be sure not to; on no account (do it) 放在心上[放在心上] fàngzàixīnshàng to care about; to take seriously; to take to heart 狂言[狂言] kuángyán ravings; delirious utterances; kyōgen (a form of traditional Japanese comic theater) 当做[當做] dàngzuò to treat as; to regard as; to look upon as //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/50 words - 6 min 所谓[所謂] suǒwèi so-called; what is called 而言[而言] éryán with regard to (preceding phrase) 稚子[稚子] zhìzǐ young child 扫[掃] sǎo to sweep 扫[掃] sào broom 兴致[興致] xìngzhì mood; spirits; interest 即使[即使] jíshǐ even if; even though 调教[調教] tiáojiào to instruct; to teach; to train; to raise (livestock) 胡说[胡說] húshuō to talk nonsense; drivel 随叫随到[隨叫隨到] suíjiàosuídào to be available at any time; to be on call 初来乍到[初來乍到] chūláizhàdào to be a newcomer; just off the boat 贵国[貴國] guìguó your distinguished country 小学[小學] xiǎoxué elementary school; primary school; CL:個|个[ge4] 徒[徒] tú disciple; apprentice; believer; on foot; bare or empty; to no avail; only; prison sentence 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 周到[周到] zhōudào thoughtful; considerate; attentive; thorough; also pr. [zhou1 dao5] 围攻[圍攻] wéigōng to besiege; to beleaguer; to attack from all sides; to jointly speak or write against sb 公平[公平] gōngpíng fair; impartial 弱点[弱點] ruòdiǎn weak point; failing 准许[准許] zhǔnxǔ to allow; to grant; to permit 可行[可行] kěxíng feasible 锐气[銳氣] ruìqì acute spirit; dash; drive 损失[損失] sǔnshī loss; damage; CL:個|个[ge4]; to lose; to suffer damage 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 准[准] zhǔn to allow; to grant; in accordance with; in the light of 习[習] xí to practice; to study; habit //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/75 words - 9 min 筋骨[筋骨] jīngǔ muscles and bones; physique; strength; courage 跪下[跪下] guìxia to kneel down 把头[把頭] bǎtóu labor contractor; gangmaster 使得[使得] shǐde usable; workable; feasible; doable; to make; to cause 挑选[挑選] tiāoxuǎn to choose; to select 不差[不差] bùchà not bad; OK 带回[帶回] dàihuí to bring back 金银[金銀] jīnyín gold and silver 帛[帛] bó silk 无处[無處] wúchù nowhere 愧[愧] kuì ashamed 出力[出力] chūlì to exert oneself 讨论[討論] tǎolùn to discuss; to talk over; CL:個|个[ge4] 凌[凌] líng to approach; to rise high; thick ice; to insult or maltreat 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 阵[陣] zhèn disposition of troops; wave; spate; burst; spell; short period of time; classifier for events or states of short duration 虚幻[虛幻] xūhuàn imaginary; illusory 影[影] yǐng picture; image; film; movie; photograph; reflection; shadow; trace 鬼神[鬼神] guǐshén supernatural beings 莫[莫] mò do not; there is none who 失传[失傳] shīchuán (of skills etc) to die out; lost; extinct 信不过[信不過] xìnbùguò to distrust; to be suspicious 渊[淵] yuān deep pool; deep; profound 定当[定當] dìngdàng settled; ready; finished 信得过[信得過] xìndeguò trustworthy; reliable //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/100 words - 11 min 故弄玄虚[故弄玄虛] gùnòngxuánxū deliberately mystifying; to make sth unnecessarily complicated 确有其事[確有其事] quèyǒuqíshì (confirm to be) true; authentic 练功[練功] liàngōng to practice work skill 路子[路子] lùzi method; way; approach 没错[沒錯] méicuò that's right; sure!; rest assured!; that's good; can't go wrong 所知[所知] suǒzhī known; what one knows 怪异[怪異] guàiyì monstrous; strange; strange phenomenon 步法[步法] bùfǎ footwork 法[法] fǎ law; method; way; Buddhist teaching; Legalist 局面[局面] júmiàn aspect; phase; situation 惠[惠] huì favor; benefit; to bestow; (literary) benevolence; (honorific) 妃[妃] fēi imperial concubine 嫔[嬪] pín imperial concubine 妹妹[妹妹] mèimei younger sister; young woman; CL:個|个[ge4] 眼圈[眼圈] yǎnquān rim of the eye; eye socket 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 经文[經文] jīngwén scripture; scriptures; CL:本[ben3] 字迹[字跡] zìjì handwriting 不端[不端] bùduān improper; dishonorable 佛[佛] Fó Buddha; Buddhism 烛[燭] zhú candle; (literary) to illuminate 惩戒[懲戒] chéngjiè to discipline; reprimand 去世[去世] qùshì to pass away; to die 室[室] shì room; work unit; grave; scabbard; family or clan; one of the 28 constellations of Chinese astronomy 封闭[封閉] fēngbì to seal; to close; to confine; to seal off; to close down; sealed; confined; closed; unreceptive //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/125 words - 13 min 森[森] sēn forest 吴[吳] Wú surname Wu; area comprising southern Jiangsu, northern Zhejiang and Shanghai; name of states in Southern China at different historical periods 嬷嬷[嬤嬤] mómo (dialect) elderly lady; wet nurse; Catholic nun 珍[珍] zhēn precious thing; treasure; culinary delicacy; rare; valuable; to value highly 姑娘[姑娘] gūniang girl; young woman; young lady; daughter; paternal aunt (old); CL:個|个[ge4] 胳膊[胳膊] gēbo arm; CL:隻|只[zhi1],條|条[tiao2],雙|双[shuang1] 伺候[伺候] cìhòu to serve; to wait upon 南边[南邊] nánbian south; south side; southern part; to the south of 角门[角門] jiǎomén corner gate 着呢[著呢] zhene comes at the end of the sentence to indicate a strong degree; quite; rather 走近[走近] zǒujìn to approach; to draw near to 有劳[有勞] yǒuláo (polite) thank you for your trouble (used when asking a favor or after having received one) 医[醫] yī medical; medicine; doctor; to cure; to treat 算不得[算不得] suànbùdé not count as 瓶[瓶] píng bottle; vase; pitcher; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for wine and liquids 莅[蒞] lì to attend (an official function); to be present; to administer; to approach (esp. as administrator) 阳[陽] yáng positive (electric.); sun; male principle (Taoism); Yang, opposite: 陰|阴[yin1] 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 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 需[需] xū to require; to need; to want; necessity; need 催情[催情] cuīqíng to promote estrus; to bring an animal to heat by artificial means 效果[效果] xiàoguǒ result; effect; quality; CL:個|个[ge4] 女子[女子] nǚzǐ woman; female 单单[單單] dāndān only; merely; just 服用[服用] fúyòng to take (medicine) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/150 words - 17 min 四肢[四肢] sìzhī the four limbs of the body 无力[無力] wúlì powerless; lacking strength 神志不清[神志不清] shénzhìbùqīng to be delirious; to be mentally confused 但凡[但凡] dànfán every single; as long as 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 明哲保身[明哲保身] míngzhébǎoshēn a wise man looks after his own hide (idiom); to put one's own safety before matters of principle 听见[聽見] tīngjiàn to hear 速度[速度] sùdù speed; rate; velocity; (music) tempo; CL:個|个[ge4] 对付[對付] duìfu to handle; to deal with; to cope; to get by with 有关[有關] yǒuguān to have sth to do with; to relate to; related to; to concern; concerning 不足为奇[不足為奇] bùzúwéiqí not at all surprising (idiom) 成果[成果] chéngguǒ result; achievement; gain; profit; CL:個|个[ge4] 演练[演練] yǎnliàn drill; practice 奇妙[奇妙] qímiào fantastic; wonderful 攻击力[攻擊力] gōngjīlì potential for attack; firepower 于事无补[於事無補] yúshìwúbǔ unhelpful; useless 另[另] lìng other; another; separate; separately 妙招[妙招] miàozhāo smart move; clever way of doing sth 退路[退路] tuìlù a way out; a way to retreat; leeway 切勿[切勿] qièwù by no means 妥善[妥善] tuǒshàn appropriate; proper 不在[不在] bùzài not to be present; to be out; (euphemism) to pass away; to be deceased 何苦[何苦] hékǔ why bother?; is it worth the trouble? 早些[早些] zǎoxiē a bit earlier 呈献[呈獻] chéngxiàn to present respectfully //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/175 words - 21 min 绣[繡] xiù to embroider; embroidery 工[工] gōng work; worker; skill; profession; trade; craft; labor 特意[特意] tèyì specially; intentionally 召唤[召喚] zhàohuàn to summon; to beckon; to call 福分[福分] fúfen one's happy lot; good fortune 叩[叩] kòu to knock; to kowtow 免[免] miǎn to excuse sb; to exempt; to remove or dismiss from office; to avoid; to avert; to escape; to be prohibited 内廷[內廷] nèitíng place at the imperial court, where emperor handled government affairs, gave orders etc 供[供] gōng to provide; to supply 要强[要強] yàoqiáng eager to excel; eager to get ahead in life; strong-minded 所长[所長] suǒcháng what one is good at 有份[有份] yǒufèn to have a share of (responsibility etc); to be concerned; to be involved 针线[針線] zhēnxiàn needle and thread; needlework 粗糙[粗糙] cūcāo crude; gruff; rough; coarse 嫌弃[嫌棄] xiánqì to avoid sb (out of dislike); to turn one's back on sb; to ignore 心灵手巧[心靈手巧] xīnlíngshǒuqiǎo capable; clever; dexterous 安好[安好] ānhǎo safe and sound; well 宸[宸] chén imperial apartments 瑶[瑤] yáo jade; precious stone; mother-of-pearl; nacre; precious; used a complementary honorific 母[母] mǔ mother; elderly female relative; origin; source; (of animals) female 禹[禹] Yǔ Yu the Great (c. 21st century BC), mythical leader who tamed the floods; surname Yu 重孙子[重孫子] chóngsūnzi great-grandson 发痒[發癢] fāyǎng to tickle; to itch 太医[太醫] tàiyī imperial physician 门前[門前] ménqián in front of the door //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/200 words - 23 min 力气[力氣] lìqi strength; CL:把[ba3] 借[藉] jiè variant of 借[jie4] 香囊[香囊] xiāngnáng spice bag 相见[相見] xiāngjiàn to see each other; to meet in person 低[低] dī low; beneath; to lower (one's head); to let droop; to hang down; to incline 生性[生性] shēngxìng natural disposition 稳重[穩重] wěnzhòng steady; earnest; staid 缘由[緣由] yuányóu reason; cause 冒昧[冒昧] màomèi bold; presumptuous; to take the liberty of 名叫[名叫] míngjiào called; named 烈酒[烈酒] lièjiǔ strong alcoholic drink 世上[世上] shìshàng on earth 饮[飲] yǐn to drink 酒吧[酒吧] jiǔbā bar; pub; saloon; CL:家[jia1] 神仙[神仙] shénxiān Daoist immortal; supernatural entity; (in modern fiction) fairy, elf, leprechaun etc; fig. lighthearted person 眷[眷] juàn concern; wife and children 侣[侶] lǚ companion 天生[天生] tiānshēng nature; disposition; innate; natural 心中[心中] xīnzhōng central point; in one's thoughts; in one's heart 苦楚[苦楚] kǔchǔ suffering; misery; pain (esp. psychological) 体会[體會] tǐhuì to know from experience; to learn through experience; to realize; understanding; experience 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) 刻意[刻意] kèyì meticulous; painstaking; deliberate 勾起[勾起] gōuqǐ to evoke; to induce; to call to mind; to pick up with a hook 往事[往事] wǎngshì past events; former happenings //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/225 words - 26 min 惹[惹] rě to provoke; to irritate; to vex; to stir up; to anger; to attract (troubles); to cause (problems) 伤心[傷心] shāngxīn to grieve; to be broken-hearted; to feel deeply hurt 知晓[知曉] zhīxiǎo to know; to understand 模仿[模仿] mófǎng to imitate; to copy; to emulate; to mimic; model 幕后[幕後] mùhòu behind the scenes 力量[力量] lìliang power; force; strength 诱人[誘人] yòurén attractive; alluring; captivating; to attract; to captivate 各方[各方] gèfāng all parties (in a dispute etc); all sides; all directions 轻轻[輕輕] qīngqīng lightly; softly 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) 擅长[擅長] shàncháng to be good at; to be expert in 不择手段[不擇手段] bùzéshǒuduàn by fair means or foul; by hook or by crook; unscrupulously 无计可施[無計可施] wújìkěshī no strategy left to try (idiom); at one's wit's end; at the end of one's tether; powerless 搭救[搭救] dājiù to rescue 免遭[免遭] miǎnzāo to avoid suffering; to avoid meeting (a fatal accident); spared 熟练[熟練] shúliàn practiced; proficient; skilled; skillful 来访[來訪] láifǎng to pay a visit 查看[查看] chákàn to look over; to examine; to check up; to ferret out 料到[料到] liàodào to foresee; to anticipate 惊人之举[驚人之舉] jīngrénzhījǔ to astonish people (with a miraculous feat) 来历[來歷] láilì history; antecedents; origin 大约[大約] dàyuē approximately; probably 远离[遠離] yuǎnlí to be far from; to keep away from 中心[中心] zhōngxīn center; heart; core; CL:個|个[ge4] 灵通[靈通] língtōng fast and abundant (news); clever; effective //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/250 words - 28 min 交情[交情] jiāoqing friendship; friendly relations 失[失] shī to lose; to miss; to fail 幕僚[幕僚] mùliáo aids and advisors of top officials 奇才[奇才] qícái genius 甘心[甘心] gānxīn to be willing to; to resign oneself to 倚重[倚重] yǐzhòng to rely heavily upon 建功立业[建功立業] jiàngōnglìyè to achieve or accomplish goals 享[享] xiǎng to enjoy; to benefit; to have the use of 庙[廟] miào temple; ancestral shrine; CL:座[zuo4]; temple fair; great imperial hall; imperial 流芳百世[流芳百世] liúfāngbǎishì (of one's name, reputation etc) to be immortalized (idiom); to leave a mark for generations to come 眼光[眼光] yǎnguāng gaze; insight; foresight; vision; way of looking at things 显贵[顯貴] xiǎnguì dignitary; distinguished person; royalty; nobleman; big shot 戚[戚] qī relative; parent; grief; sorrow; battle-axe 打交道[打交道] dǎjiāodào to come into contact with; to have dealings 朝中[朝中] CháoZhōng North Korea-China 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) 人脉[人脈] rénmài contacts; connections; network 别无选择[別無選擇] biéwúxuǎnzé to have no other choice 驾临[駕臨] jiàlín to grace sb with one's presence; your arrival (honorific); your esteemed presence 怠慢[怠慢] dàimàn to slight; to neglect 城外[城外] chéngwài outside of a city 庄子[莊子] Zhuāngzǐ Zhuangzi (369-286 BC), Daoist author 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 顺路[順路] shùnlù by the way; while out doing sth else; conveniently 拜访[拜訪] bàifǎng to pay a visit; to call on //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/275 words - 30 min 现[現] xiàn to appear; present; now; existing; current 上下[上下] shàngxià up and down; top and bottom; old and new; length; about 皇位[皇位] huángwèi the title of Emperor 之一[之一] zhīyī one of (sth); one out of a multitude; one (third, quarter, percent etc) 无趣[無趣] wúqù dull; vapid; colorless 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 力[力] lì power; force; strength; ability; strenuously 想不到[想不到] xiǎngbudào unexpected; hard to imagine; it had not occurred to me; who could have thought that 宝座[寶座] bǎozuò throne 显得[顯得] xiǎnde to seem; to look; to appear 手段[手段] shǒuduàn method; means (of doing sth); strategy; trick; CL:個|个[ge4] 怪诞[怪誕] guàidàn freak; weird 实话[實話] shíhuà truth 人手[人手] rénshǒu manpower; staff; human hand 来到[來到] láidào to come; to arrive 搅[攪] jiǎo to disturb; to annoy; to mix; to stir 万全[萬全] wànquán absolutely safe; surefire; thorough 多半[多半] duōbàn most; mostly; most likely 盲目[盲目] mángmù blind; blindly; ignorant; lacking understanding 位于[位於] wèiyú to be located at; to be situated at; to lie 浮云[浮雲] fúyún floating clouds; fleeting; transient 截断[截斷] jiéduàn to break or cut in two; to sever; to cut off; (fig.) to cut off (a conversation, a flow etc); to interrupt; (math.) to truncate 至尊[至尊] zhìzūn the most honorable; the most respected; supreme; (archaic) the emperor 付出[付出] fùchū to pay; to invest (energy or time in a friendship etc) 代价[代價] dàijià price; cost; consideration (in share dealing) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/300 words - 33 min 出庭[出庭] chūtíng to appear in court 见面礼[見面禮] jiànmiànlǐ gift given to sb when meeting them for the first time 满意[滿意] mǎnyì satisfied; pleased; to one's satisfaction 就此[就此] jiùcǐ at this point; thus; from then on 达成[達成] dáchéng to reach (an agreement); to accomplish 生平[生平] shēngpíng life (a person's whole life); in one's entire life 步步[步步] bùbù step by step; at every step 扶助[扶助] fúzhù to assist 登上[登上] dēngshàng to climb over; to ascend onto; to mount 宠[寵] chǒng to love; to pamper; to spoil; to favor 来日方长[來日方長] láirìfāngcháng the future is long (idiom); there will be ample time for that later; We'll cross that bridge when we get there 条件[條件] tiáojiàn condition; circumstances; term; factor; requirement; prerequisite; qualification; CL:個|个[ge4] 看重[看重] kànzhòng to regard as important; to care about 心性[心性] xīnxìng one's nature; temperament 素不相识[素不相識] sùbùxiāngshí to be total strangers (idiom) 赌注[賭注] dǔzhù stake (in a gamble); (what is at) stake 残疾[殘疾] cánjí disabled; handicapped; deformity on a person or animal 胸无大志[胸無大志] xiōngwúdàzhì to have no aspirations (idiom); unambitious 幼[幼] yòu young 遗腹子[遺腹子] yífùzǐ posthumous child 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) 俱[俱] jù entirely; without exception; (literary) to be together; to be alike 投入[投入] tóurù to throw into; to put into; to throw oneself into; to participate in; to invest in; absorbed; engrossed 在意[在意] zàiyì to care about; to mind 据我所知[據我所知] jùwǒsuǒzhī as far as I know; to the best of my knowledge //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/325 words - 34 min 凡是[凡是] fánshì each and every; every; all; any 名分[名分] míngfèn a person's status 逼死[逼死] bīsǐ to hound sb to death 殆尽[殆盡] dàijìn nearly exhausted; practically nothing left 遗孤[遺孤] yígū orphan 劫[劫] jié to rob; to plunder; to seize by force; to coerce; calamity; abbr. for kalpa 劫波[jie2 bo1] 细节[細節] xìjié details; particulars 推测[推測] tuīcè speculation; to conjecture; to surmise; to speculate 嫂嫂[嫂嫂] sǎosao older brother's wife; sister-in-law; (polite address to a younger married woman) sister 聪慧[聰慧] cōnghuì bright; witty; intelligent 忠烈[忠烈] zhōngliè sacrifice oneself for one's country; martyr 混乱[混亂] hùnluàn confusion; chaos; disorder 拼死[拼死] pīnsǐ to go all out for sth at risk of one's life 保住[保住] bǎozhù to preserve; to save 血脉[血脈] xuèmài blood vessels 眉眼[眉眼] méiyǎn brows and eyes; appearance; looks; countenance 总算[總算] zǒngsuàn at long last; finally; on the whole 老天[老天] lǎotiān God; Heavens 说实话[說實話] shuōshíhuà to speak the truth; truth to tell; frankly 联系[聯繫] liánxì connection; contact; relation; to get in touch with; to integrate; to link; to touch 细[細] xì thin or slender; finely particulate; thin and soft; fine; delicate; trifling; (of a sound) quiet; frugal 经历[經歷] jīnglì experience; CL:個|个[ge4],次[ci4]; to experience; to go through 常人[常人] chángrén ordinary person 难以忍受[難以忍受] nányǐrěnshòu hard to endure; unbearable 煎熬[煎熬] jiān'áo to suffer; to torture; to torment; ordeal; suffering; torture; torment //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/350 words - 36 min 容貌[容貌] róngmào one's appearance; one's aspect; looks; features 活着[活著] huózhe alive 课[課] kè subject; course; CL:門|门[men2]; class; lesson; CL:堂[tang2],節|节[jie2]; to levy; tax; form of divination 慌得[慌得] huāngde hurriedly; in a frenzy 打败[打敗] dǎbài to defeat; to overpower; to beat; to be defeated 信心[信心] xìnxīn confidence; faith (in sb or sth); CL:個|个[ge4] 上阵[上陣] shàngzhèn to go into battle 扶持[扶持] fúchí to help; to assist 天性[天性] tiānxìng nature; innate tendency 不善[不善] bùshàn bad; ill; not good at; not to be pooh-poohed; quite impressive 权谋[權謀] quánmóu trickery; tactics 厌恶[厭惡] yànwù to loathe; to hate; disgusted with sth 权位[權位] quánwèi power and position (politics) 宁[寧] níng peaceful; to pacify; to visit (one's parents etc) 宁[寧] nìng would rather; to prefer; how (emphatic); Taiwan pr. [ning2] 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 弯[彎] wān to bend; bent; a bend; a turn (in the road etc); CL:道[dao4] 倔[倔] jué crabby; tough 凶险[兇險] xiōngxiǎn dangerous; ruthless; treacherous 性格[性格] xìnggé nature; disposition; temperament; character; CL:個|个[ge4] 心狠手辣[心狠手辣] xīnhěnshǒulà vicious and merciless (idiom) 雄厚[雄厚] xiónghòu robust; strong and solid 阴暗[陰暗] yīn'àn dim; dark; overcast; darkness; shadow; (fig.) dismal; gloomy; somber; murky; shadowy (side) 沾满[沾滿] zhānmǎn muddy; covered in (mud, dust, sweat, blood etc); daubed in 鲜血[鮮血] xiānxuè blood 恶贯满盈[惡貫滿盈] èguànmǎnyíng lit. strung through and filled with evil (idiom); filled with extreme evil; replete with vice; guilty of monstrous crimes //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/375 words - 38 min 推倒[推倒] tuīdǎo to push over; to overthrow 及[及] jí and; to reach; up to; in time for 无辜[無辜] wúgū innocent; innocence; not guilty (law) 狠狠[狠狠] hěnhěn resolutely; firmly; ferociously; ruthlessly 扎[扎] zhā to prick; to run or stick (a needle etc) into; jug (a classifier for liquids such as beer) 罪孽[罪孽] zuìniè sin; crime; wrongdoing 承受[承受] chéngshòu to bear; to support; to inherit 背负[背負] bēifù to bear; to carry on one's back; to shoulder 深夜[深夜] shēnyè very late at night 惊扰[驚擾] jīngrǎo to alarm; to agitate 的确[的確] díquè really; indeed 令人[令人] lìngrén to cause one (to do sth); to make one (angry, delighted etc) 心惊[心驚] xīnjīng fearful; apprehensive 多种[多種] duōzhǒng many kinds of; multiple; diverse; multi- 据[據] jù according to; to act in accordance with; to depend on; to seize; to occupy 指证[指證] zhǐzhèng to testify; to give evidence 牵涉[牽涉] qiānshè to involve; implicated 阻拦[阻攔] zǔlán to stop; to obstruct 动手[動手] dòngshǒu to set about (a task); to hit; to punch; to touch 说到底[說到底] shuōdàodǐ in the final analysis; in the end 用处[用處] yòngchu usefulness; CL:個|个[ge4] 会面[會面] huìmiàn to meet with; meeting 告[告] gào to say; to tell; to announce; to report; to denounce; to file a lawsuit; to sue 接触[接觸] jiēchù to touch; to contact; access; in touch with 机变[機變] jībiàn improvisation; flexible; adaptable; pragmatic //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep04/394 words - 41 min 碍[礙] ài to hinder; to obstruct; to block 紫[紫] zǐ purple; violet 熙[熙] xī prosperous; splendid 平时[平時] píngshí ordinarily; in normal times; in peacetime 黄毛丫头[黃毛丫頭] huángmáoyātou silly little girl 齐[齊] qí neat; even; level with; identical; simultaneous; all together; to even sth out 恕[恕] shù to forgive 冒犯[冒犯] màofàn to offend 无意间[無意間] wúyìjiān inadvertently; unintentionally 寝[寢] qǐn to lie down 尘封[塵封] chénfēng covered in dust; dusty; lying unused for a long time 旧事[舊事] jiùshì old affair; former matter 伤感[傷感] shānggǎn sad; emotional; sentimental; pathos 责无旁贷[責無旁貸] zéwúpángdài to be duty bound; to be one's unshirkable responsibility 转告[轉告] zhuǎngào to pass on; to communicate; to transmit 讬[託] tuō variant of 託|托[tuo1] 侍候[侍候] shìhòu to serve; to wait upon 策划[策劃] cèhuà to plot; to scheme; to bring about; to engineer; planning; producer; planner 卑劣[卑劣] bēiliè base; mean; despicable //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/25 words - 2 min 夸[誇] kuā to boast; to exaggerate; to praise 胖子[胖子] pàngzi fat person; fatty 原[原] yuán former; original; primary; raw; level; cause; source 一会儿[一會兒] yīhuìr5 a moment; a while; in a moment; now...now...; also pr. [yi1 hui3 r5] 观[觀] guān to look at; to watch; to observe; to behold; to advise; concept; point of view; outlook 瞩目[矚目] zhǔmù to focus attention upon 焉[焉] yān where; how 来得[來得] láide to emerge (from a comparison); to come out as; to be competent or equal to 近年来[近年來] jìnniánlái for the past few years 盛行[盛行] shèngxíng to be in vogue; to be prevalent 慵懒[慵懶] yōnglǎn languid; indolent 皇室[皇室] huángshì royal family; imperial household; member of the royal family 权贵[權貴] quánguì influential officials; bigwigs 个个[個個] gègè each one individually; each and every 姿态[姿態] zītài attitude; posture; stance 绵[綿] mián silk floss; continuous; soft; weak; mild-mannered (dialect) 软[軟] ruǎn soft; flexible 神采奕奕[神采奕奕] shéncǎiyìyì in glowing spirits (idiom); bursting with life; radiating health and vigor 眼前[眼前] yǎnqián before one's eyes; now; at present 伐[伐] fá to cut down; to fell; to dispatch an expedition against; to attack; to boast; Taiwan pr. [fa1] 历经[歷經] lìjīng to experience; to go through 沙场[沙場] shāchǎng sandpit; battleground; battlefield 不堪[不堪] bùkān cannot bear; cannot stand; utterly; extremely 不幸[不幸] bùxìng misfortune; adversity; unfortunate; sad; unfortunately; CL:個|个[ge4] 耽误[耽誤] dānwu to delay; to hold up; to waste time; to interfere with //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/50 words - 5 min 结论[結論] jiélùn conclusion; verdict; CL:個|个[ge4]; to conclude; to reach a verdict 玄妙[玄妙] xuánmiào mysterious; profound; abstruse 无比[無比] wúbǐ incomparable; matchless 困[困] kùn to trap; to surround; hard-pressed; stranded; destitute 片刻[片刻] piànkè short period of time; a moment 一说[一說] yīshuō an expression of opinion; according to some 结局[結局] jiéjú conclusion; ending 付诸[付諸] fùzhū to apply to; to put into (practice etc); to put to (a test, a vote etc) 流水[流水] liúshuǐ running water; (business) turnover 偏重[偏重] piānzhòng to stress in a prejudiced way; to emphasize sth unduly 家世[家世] jiāshì family background 门第[門第] méndì family status 部分[部分] bùfen part; share; section; piece; CL:個|个[ge4] 为人[為人] wéirén to conduct oneself; behavior; conduct; personal character 住口[住口] zhùkǒu shut up; shut your mouth; stop talking 潜藏[潛藏] qiáncáng hidden beneath the surface; buried and concealed 出嫁[出嫁] chūjià to get married (of woman) 渺茫[渺茫] miǎománg uncertain; remote; distant and indistinct; vague 手腕[手腕] shǒuwàn wrist; trickery; finesse; ability; skill 就范[就範] jiùfàn to submit; to give in 当心[當心] dāngxīn to take care; to look out 宴请[宴請] yànqǐng to entertain (for dinner); to invite to dinner 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 入口[入口] rùkǒu entrance; to import 慎重[慎重] shènzhòng cautious; careful; prudent //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/75 words - 12 min 侍女[侍女] shìnǚ maid 不带[不帶] bùdài not to have; without; un- 提早[提早] tízǎo ahead of schedule; sooner than planned; to bring forward (to an earlier time) 岔[岔] chà fork in road; bifurcation; branch in road, river, mountain range etc; to branch off; to turn off; to diverge; to stray (from the path); to change the subject; to interrupt; to stagger (times) 悄悄话[悄悄話] qiāoqiaohuà whisperings; private words; confidences; sweet nothings 成效[成效] chéngxiào effect; result 少顷[少頃] shǎoqǐng in a short while; presently 细看[細看] xìkàn to peer; to scan; to examine carefully 隆[隆] lóng grand; intense; prosperous; to swell; to bulge 谢恩[謝恩] xiè'ēn to thank sb for favor (esp. emperor or superior official) 无福消受[無福消受] wúfúxiāoshòu unfortunately cannot enjoy (idiom) 安置[安置] ānzhì to find a place for; to help settle down; to arrange for; to get into bed; placement 徒弟[徒弟] túdì apprentice; disciple 赦[赦] shè to pardon (a convict) 一堆[一堆] yīduī pile 上当[上當] shàngdàng taken in (by sb's deceit); to be fooled; to be duped 裁断[裁斷] cáiduàn to consider and decide 奖赏[獎賞] jiǎngshǎng reward; prize; award 打抱不平[打抱不平] dǎbàobùpíng to come to the aid of sb suffering an injustice; to fight for justice; also written 抱打不平[bao4 da3 bu4 ping2] 心急[心急] xīnjí anxious; impatient 衔[銜] xián bit (of a bridle); to hold in the mouth; to harbor (feelings); to link; to accept; rank; title 伤势[傷勢] shāngshì condition of an injury 失手[失手] shīshǒu a slip; miscalculation; unwise move; accidentally; by mistake; to lose control; to be defeated 章程[章程] zhāngchéng rules; regulations; constitution; statute; articles of association (of company); articles of incorporation; charter (of a corporation); by-laws 即便[即便] jíbiàn even if; even though; right away; immediately //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/100 words - 14 min 养伤[養傷] yǎngshāng to heal a wound; to recuperate (from an injury) 一并[一併] yībìng to lump together; to treat along with all the others 眼力[眼力] yǎnlì eyesight; strength of vision; the ability to make discerning judgments 蹊跷[蹊蹺] qīqiāo odd; queer; strange; fishy; Taiwan pr. [xi1 qiao1] 一句话[一句話] yījùhuà in a word; in short 谋事[謀事] móushì to plan matters; to look for a job 事先[事先] shìxiān in advance; before the event; beforehand; prior 安插[安插] ānchā to place in a certain position; to assign to a job; to plant; resettlement (old) 意料之外[意料之外] yìliàozhīwài contrary to expectation; unexpected 出面[出面] chūmiàn to appear personally; to step in; to step forth; to show up 人情[人情] rénqíng human emotions; social relationship; friendship; favor; a good turn 劳心[勞心] láoxīn to work with one's brains; to rack one's brains; to worry 动力[動力] dònglì motive power; force; (fig.) motivation; impetus 图[圖] tú diagram; picture; drawing; chart; map; CL:張|张[zhang1]; to plan; to scheme; to attempt; to pursue; to seek 挣[掙] zhèng to struggle to get free; to strive to acquire; to make (money) 当场[當場] dāngchǎng at the scene; on the spot 发问[發問] fāwèn to question; to ask; to raise a question 事关[事關] shìguān to concern; on (some topic); about; concerning; to have importance for 料定[料定] liàodìng certain; to know for sure 多嘴[多嘴] duōzuǐ talkative; to speak out of turn; to blab; to shoot one's mouth off; rumors fly 恭候[恭候] gōnghòu to look forward to sth; to wait respectfully 想念[想念] xiǎngniàn to miss; to remember with longing; to long to see again 特[特] tè special; unique; distinguished; especially; unusual; very; abbr. for 特克斯[te4 ke4 si1], tex 正阳[正陽] Zhèngyáng Zhangyang county in Zhumadian 駐馬店|驻马店[Zhu4 ma3 dian4], Henan 盛情[盛情] shèngqíng great kindness; magnificent hospitality //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/125 words - 18 min 推辞[推辭] tuīcí to decline (an appointment, invitation etc) 心神不宁[心神不寧] xīnshénbùníng to feel ill at ease 舞剑[舞劍] wǔjiàn to perform a sword-dance 精彩[精彩] jīngcǎi wonderful; marvelous; brilliant 马球[馬球] mǎqiú polo 大败[大敗] dàbài to defeat; to inflict a defeat on sb 打球[打球] dǎqiú to play ball; to play with a ball 蜜[蜜] mì honey 柚[柚] yòu pomelo (Citrus maxima or C. grandis); shaddock; oriental grapefruit 梨[梨] lí pear; CL:個|个[ge4] 软膏[軟膏] ruǎngāo ointment; paste 样式[樣式] yàngshì type; style 可口[可口] kěkǒu tasty; to taste good 惯[慣] guàn accustomed to; used to; indulge; to spoil (a child) 甜点[甜點] tiándiǎn dessert 用膳[用膳] yòngshàn to dine 昭[昭] zhāo bright; clear; manifest; to show clearly 仁[仁] rén humane; kernel 家乡[家鄉] jiāxiāng hometown; native place; CL:個|个[ge4] 滴水[滴水] dīshuǐ water drop; dripping water 好些[好些] hǎoxiē a good deal of; quite a lot 气血[氣血] qìxuè qi and blood (two basic bodily fluids of Chinese medicine) 风物[風物] fēngwù scenery; sights 兜圈子[兜圈子] dōuquānzi to encircle; to go around; to circle; to beat about the bush 加倍[加倍] jiābèi to double; to redouble //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/150 words - 21 min 推选[推選] tuīxuǎn to elect; to choose; to nominate 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 入选[入選] rùxuǎn to be chosen; to be elected as 访[訪] fǎng to visit; to call on; to seek; to inquire; to investigate 京都[京都] jīngdū capital (of a country) 文武[文武] wénwǔ civil and military 德才兼备[德才兼備] décáijiānbèi having both integrity and talent (idiom) 同乡[同鄉] tóngxiāng person from the same village, town, or province 同源[同源] tóngyuán homology (biology); a common origin 多多[多多] duōduō many; much; a lot; lots and lots; more; even more 储君[儲君] chǔjūn heir apparent to a throne 效忠[效忠] xiàozhōng to vow loyalty and devotion to 来日[來日] láirì future days; (literary) the next day; (old) past days 登基[登基] dēngjī to ascend the throne 致歉[致歉] zhìqiàn to apologize; to express regret 故园[故園] gùyuán one's hometown 旧[舊] jiù old; opposite: new 新; former; worn (with age) 不再[不再] bùzài no more; no longer 忧[憂] yōu to worry; to concern oneself with; worried; anxiety; sorrow; (literary) to observe mourning 来得及[來得及] láidejí there's still time; able to do sth in time 不惜[不惜] bùxī not stint; not spare; not hesitate (to do sth); not scruple (to do sth) 埋伏[埋伏] máifú to ambush; to lie in wait for; to lie low; ambush 以外[以外] yǐwài apart from; other than; except for; external; outside of; on the other side of; beyond 罪名[罪名] zuìmíng criminal charge; accusation 记性[記性] jìxing memory (ability to retain information) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/175 words - 25 min 适[適] shì to fit; suitable; proper; just (now); comfortable; well; to go; to follow or pursue 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 耽搁[耽擱] dānge to tarry; to delay; to stop over 母子[母子] mǔzǐ mother and child; parent and subsidiary (companies); principal and interest 叙事[敘事] xùshì narrative 扶[扶] fú to support with the hand; to help sb up; to support oneself by holding onto something; to help 拦住[攔住] lánzhù to stop; to bar the way 闯入[闖入] chuǎngrù to intrude; to charge in; to gate-crash 无法无天[無法無天] wúfǎwútiān regardless of the law and of natural morality (idiom); maverick; undisciplined and out of control 造反[造反] zàofǎn to rebel; to revolt 劫持[劫持] jiéchí to kidnap; to hijack; to abduct; to hold under duress 胆大妄为[膽大妄為] dǎndàwàngwéi daring; presumptuous; daredevil 场面[場面] chǎngmiàn scene; spectacle; occasion; situation 镇[鎮] zhèn to press down; to calm; to subdue; to suppress; to guard; garrison; small town; to cool or chill (food or drinks) 死人[死人] sǐrén dead person; (coll.) to die; (of a death) to happen 箭[箭] jiàn arrow; CL:支[zhi1] 当回事[當回事] dànghuíshì to take seriously (often with negative expression: "don't take it too seriously"); to treat conscientiously 闯进[闖進] chuǎngjìn to burst in 手软[手軟] shǒuruǎn to be lenient; to relent; to be reluctant to make a hard decision; to think twice 谋害[謀害] móuhài to conspire to murder; to plot against sb's life 当地[當地] dāngdì local 射杀[射殺] shèshā to shoot dead (with a gun, or bow and arrow) 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 斩[斬] zhǎn to behead (as form of capital punishment); to chop 帅[帥] shuài handsome; graceful; smart; commander in chief; (coll.) cool!; sweet! //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/200 words - 28 min 赌[賭] dǔ to bet; to gamble 踏[踏] tà to tread; to stamp; to step on; to press a pedal; to investigate on the spot 挟[挾] xié to clasp under the arm; to coerce 同等[同等] tóngděng equal to; having the same social class or status 不愿[不願] bùyuàn unwilling; unwillingness 同归于尽[同歸於盡] tóngguīyújìn to die in such a way that sb (or sth) else also perishes; to take sb down with oneself; to end in mutual destruction 有利[有利] yǒulì advantageous; to have advantages; favorable 交易[交易] jiāoyì (business) transaction; business deal; CL:筆|笔[bi3] 有失远迎[有失遠迎] yǒushīyuǎnyíng (polite) excuse me for not going out to meet you 恕罪[恕罪] shùzuì please forgive me 地上[地上] dìshang on the ground; on the floor 饮宴[飲宴] yǐnyàn banquet; dinner; drinking party; feast 酒力[酒力] jiǔlì capacity for alcohol; ability to hold drink 猛[猛] měng ferocious; fierce; violent; brave; suddenly; abrupt; (slang) awesome 醉[醉] zuì intoxicated 豪[豪] háo grand; heroic 酒量[酒量] jiǔliàng capacity for liquor; how much one can drink 近日[近日] jìnrì in the past few days; recently; in the last few days 神思[神思] shénsī state of mind 烦忧[煩憂] fányōu to worry; to fret 院[院] yuàn courtyard; institution; CL:個|个[ge4] 不失为[不失為] bùshīwéi can still be considered (to be...); may after all be accepted as 舞技[舞技] wǔjì dancing skill 射[射] shè to shoot; to launch; to allude to; radio- (chemistry) 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) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/225 words - 30 min 费心[費心] fèixīn to take a lot of trouble (over sb or sth); may I trouble you (to do sth) 醒来[醒來] xǐnglái to waken 再不[再不] zàibù if not, then; otherwise 烈[烈] liè ardent; intense; fierce; stern; upright; to give one's life for a noble cause; exploits; achievements 帐[帳] zhàng covering veil; canopy; screen; tent; variant of 賬|账[zhang4] 做主[做主] zuòzhǔ see 作主[zuo4 zhu3] 畅谈[暢談] chàngtán to talk freely; to discuss without inhibition 风情[風情] fēngqíng mien; bearing; grace; amorous feelings; flirtatious expressions; local conditions and customs; wind force, direction etc 召[召] zhào to call together; to summon; to convene; temple or monastery (used in place names in Inner Mongolia) 暗中[暗中] ànzhōng in the dark; in secret; on the sly; surreptitiously 酒水[酒水] jiǔshuǐ beverage; a drink 手脚[手腳] shǒujiǎo hand and foot; movement of limbs; action; trick; step in a procedure (CL: 道[dao4]) 趁机[趁機] chènjī to seize an opportunity; to take advantage of situation 携[攜] xié to carry; to take along; to bring along; to hold (hands); also pr. [xi1] 欲[欲] yù to wish for; to desire; variant of 慾|欲[yu4] 不轨[不軌] bùguǐ errant 逼迫[逼迫] bīpò to force; to compel; to coerce 下嫁[下嫁] xiàjià (of a woman) to marry a man of lower social status; to marry down 公道[公道] gōngdào justice; fairness; public highway 明察[明察] míngchá to note clearly; to perceive 冤枉[冤枉] yuānwang to accuse wrongly; to treat unjustly; injustice; wronged; not worthwhile 昏[昏] hūn muddle-headed; twilight; to faint; to lose consciousness 沉醉[沉醉] chénzuì to become intoxicated 不胜[不勝] bùshèng cannot bear or stand; be unequal to; very; extremely 强行[強行] qiángxíng to do sth by force //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/250 words - 32 min 违抗[違抗] wéikàng to disobey 懿旨[懿旨] yìzhǐ an imperial decree 突然间[突然間] tūránjiān suddenly 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 大一[大一] dàyī first-year university student 从何[從何] cónghé whence?; where from? 不周[不周] bùzhōu not satisfactory; thoughtless; inconsiderate 迷药[迷藥] míyào knockout drops; incapacitating agent; Mickey Finn 纠缠[糾纏] jiūchán to be in a tangle; to nag 七里香[七里香] qīlǐxiāng orange jasmine (Murraya paniculata); "chicken butt", popular Taiwan snack on a stick, made of marinated "white cut chicken" butt 矢口否认[矢口否認] shǐkǒufǒurèn to deny flatly 举发[舉發] jǔfā to expose (e.g., wrongdoing); to accuse (in court); to impeach; to denounce 在内[在內] zàinèi (included) in it; among them 臣属[臣屬] chénshǔ official in feudal court; subject 德[德] dé virtue; goodness; morality; ethics; kindness; favor; character; kind 欺[欺] qī to take unfair advantage of; to deceive; to cheat 辩[辯] biàn to dispute; to debate; to argue; to discuss 不敢当[不敢當] bùgǎndāng lit. I dare not (accept the honor); fig. I don't deserve your praise; you flatter me 诬[誣] wū to accuse falsely 陷于[陷於] xiànyú caught in (a bad situation); to fall into (trap etc) 编[編] biān to weave; to plait; to organize; to group; to arrange; to edit; to compile; to write; to compose; to fabricate 首肯[首肯] shǒukěn to give a nod of approval 见证[見證] jiànzhèng to be witness to; witness; evidence 不堪入目[不堪入目] bùkānrùmù unbearable to look at; an eyesore 场景[場景] chǎngjǐng scene; scenario; setting //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/275 words - 33 min 及时[及時] jíshí in time; promptly; without delay; timely 奸计[奸計] jiānjì evil plan; evil schemes 未遂[未遂] wèisuì unsuccessful (attempt); attempted (murder, suicide) 心怀[心懷] xīnhuái to harbor (thoughts); to cherish; to entertain (illusions) 亲近[親近] qīnjìn intimate; to get close to 修[修] xiū to decorate; to embellish; to repair; to build; to write; to cultivate; to study; to take (a class) 有失[有失] yǒushī to fail or lose (used in fixed expressions) 缘故[緣故] yuángù reason; cause 存[存] cún to exist; to deposit; to store; to keep; to survive 怨怼[怨懟] yuànduì resentment; grudge 口口声声[口口聲聲] kǒukoushēngshēng to keep on saying (idiom); to repeat over and over again 落入[落入] luòrù to fall into 陷阱[陷阱] xiànjǐng pitfall; snare; trap 体[體] tǐ body; form; style; system; substance; to experience; aspect (linguistics) 苦心经营[苦心經營] kǔxīnjīngyíng to build up an enterprise through painstaking efforts 毒[毒] dú poison; to poison; poisonous; malicious; cruel; fierce; narcotics 恰到好处[恰到好處] qiàdàohǎochù it's just perfect; it's just right 万千[萬千] wànqiān myriad; multitudinous; multifarious 论[論] lùn opinion; view; theory; doctrine; to discuss; to talk about; to regard; to consider; per; by the (kilometer, hour etc) 阴毒[陰毒] yīndú sinister; insidious 妇人[婦人] fùrén married woman 构陷[構陷] gòuxiàn to frame; to bring false charges against 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 凑[湊] còu to gather together, pool or collect; to happen by chance; to move close to; to exploit an opportunity 作证[作證] zuòzhèng to bear witness; to testify //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/300 words - 35 min 完了[完了] wánle to be finished; to be done for; ruined; gone to the dogs; oh no 宽[寬] kuān lenient; wide; broad 证[證] zhèng certificate; proof; to prove; to demonstrate; to confirm; variant of 症[zheng4] 志[志] zhì aspiration; ambition; the will 昏迷[昏迷] hūnmí to lose consciousness; to be in a coma; stupor; coma; stunned; disoriented 行为[行為] xíngwéi action; conduct; behavior; activity 紧急[緊急] jǐnjí urgent; emergency 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 失礼[失禮] shīlǐ lacking in manners 下令[下令] xiàlìng to give an order; to command 万般无奈[萬般無奈] wànbānwúnài to have no way out; to have no alternative 只好[只好] zhǐhǎo without any better option; to have to; to be forced to 挟持[挾持] xiéchí to seize 人质[人質] rénzhì hostage 性命[性命] xìngmìng life 拖延[拖延] tuōyán to delay; to put off; to procrastinate 至[至] zhì to arrive; most; to; until 胁迫[脅迫] xiépò to coerce; to compel; to force 承担[承擔] chéngdān to undertake; to assume (responsibility etc) 因此[因此] yīncǐ thus; consequently; as a result 隐瞒[隱瞞] yǐnmán to conceal; to hide (a taboo subject); to cover up the truth 事实[事實] shìshí fact; CL:個|个[ge4] 交换[交換] jiāohuàn to exchange; to swap; to switch (telecom); commutative (math); to commute 协议[協議] xiéyì agreement; pact; protocol; CL:項|项[xiang4] 心中有鬼[心中有鬼] xīnzhōngyǒuguǐ to harbor ulterior motives (idiom) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/325 words - 38 min 灭口[滅口] mièkǒu to kill sb to prevent them from divulging a secret; to silence sb 闻所未闻[聞所未聞] wénsuǒwèiwén unheard of; an extremely rare and unprecedented event 当真[當真] dàngzhēn to take seriously; serious; No joking, really! 称[稱] chēng to weigh; to state; to name; name; appellation; to praise 有罪[有罪] yǒuzuì guilty 拿出[拿出] náchū to take out; to put out; to provide; to put forward (a proposal); to come up with (evidence) 众口一词[眾口一詞] zhòngkǒuyīcí all of one voice; unanimous 抵挡[抵擋] dǐdǎng to resist; to hold back; to stop; to ward off; to withstand 认罚[認罰] rènfá to accept punishment 抱怨[抱怨] bàoyuàn to complain; to grumble; to harbor a complaint; to feel dissatisfied 禁[禁] jīn to endure 禁[禁] jìn to prohibit; to forbid 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] 在身[在身] zàishēn to possess; to be occupied or burdened with (work, a contract, a lawsuit) 发落[發落] fāluò to deal with (an offender) 喊冤[喊冤] hǎnyuān to cry out a grievance 遵从[遵從] zūncóng to comply with; to follow (directives); to defer (to the judgment of superiors) 申辩[申辯] shēnbiàn to defend oneself; to rebut a charge 罪责[罪責] zuìzé guilt 纯[純] chún pure; simple; unmixed; genuine 孝[孝] xiào filial piety or obedience; mourning apparel 心怀叵测[心懷叵測] xīnhuáipǒcè see 居心叵測|居心叵测[ju1 xin1 po3 ce4] 碎[碎] suì to break down; to break into pieces; fragmentary 周全[周全] zhōuquán thorough; to bring one's help; to assist 以免[以免] yǐmiǎn in order to avoid; so as not to 遭到[遭到] zāodào to suffer; to meet with (sth unfortunate) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/350 words - 40 min 暗算[暗算] ànsuàn to plot against 身为[身為] shēnwéi in the capacity of; as 本应[本應] běnyīng should have; ought to have 德政[德政] dézhèng benevolent government 孜孜[孜孜] zīzī diligent; hardworking; industrious; assiduous 尽责[盡責] jìnzé to do one's duty; to do one's bit conscientiously 臣民[臣民] chénmín subject (of a kingdom, ruler etc) 表率[表率] biǎoshuài example; model 爱护[愛護] àihù to cherish; to treasure; to take care of; to love and protect 阴[陰] yīn overcast (weather); cloudy; shady; Yin (the negative principle of Yin and Yang); negative (electric.); feminine; moon; implicit; hidden; genitalia 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 (䷨) 赎[贖] shú to redeem; to ransom 名声[名聲] míngshēng reputation 地位[地位] dìwèi position; status; place; CL:個|个[ge4] 牵连[牽連] qiānlián to implicate; implicated; to link together 暂[暫] zàn temporary; Taiwan pr. [zhan4] 押[押] yā to mortgage; to pawn; to detain in custody; to escort and protect; (literary) to sign 禁卫[禁衛] jìnwèi defense of the imperial palace or of the capital; the palace guard (or a member of that unit) 腿[腿] tuǐ leg; CL:條|条[tiao2] 咎由自取[咎由自取] jiùyóuzìqǔ to have only oneself to blame (idiom); to bring trouble through one's own actions 褫夺[褫奪] chǐduó to deprive; to strip of 流放[流放] liúfàng banishment; exile 许[許] xǔ to allow; to permit; to promise; to praise; somewhat; perhaps 教子[教子] jiàozǐ to educate one's children; godson 降[降] jiàng to drop; to fall; to come down; to descend 降[降] xiáng to surrender; to capitulate; to subdue; to tame //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep05/369 words - 41 min 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) 一级[一級] yījí first class; category A 罚俸[罰俸] fáfèng to forfeit one's salary 开恩[開恩] kāi'ēn to give a favor (used of Christian God) 赔罪[賠罪] péizuì to apologize 陪伴[陪伴] péibàn to accompany 孽障[孽障] nièzhàng evil creature 劝阻[勸阻] quànzǔ to advise against; to dissuade 孝道[孝道] xiàodao filial piety (Confucian virtue); to be a good son or daughter 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) 规[規] guī compass; a rule; regulation; to admonish; to plan; to scheme 即日[即日] jírì this or that very day; in the next few days 谪[謫] zhé to relegate a high official to a minor post in an outlying region (punishment in imperial China); to banish or exile; (of immortals) to banish from Heaven; to censure; to blame 礼遇[禮遇] lǐyù courtesy; deferential treatment; polite reception 减[減] jiǎn to lower; to decrease; to reduce; to subtract; to diminish 移居[移居] yíjū to migrate; to move to a new place of residence 闭[閉] bì to close; to stop up; to shut; to obstruct 思过[思過] sīguò to reflect on one's past errors 可知[可知] kězhī evidently; clearly; no wonder; knowable //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep06/25 words - 5 min 清白[清白] qīngbái pure; innocent 大张旗鼓[大張旗鼓] dàzhāngqígǔ with great fanfare 委屈[委屈] wěiqu to feel wronged; to cause sb to feel wronged; grievance 听从[聽從] tīngcóng to listen and obey; to comply with; to heed; to hearken 禁足[禁足] jìnzú to forbid sb to go out; to confine to one location (e.g. student, soldier, prisoner, monk etc); to ground (as disciplinary measure); to gate; to curfew; restriction on movement; ban on visiting a place; out of bounds; off limits; caveat 下作[下作] xiàzuo contemptible; disgusting 轻饶[輕饒] qīngráo to forgive easily; to let off lightly (often with negative: you won't get away with it) 情形[情形] qíngxing circumstances; situation; CL:個|个[ge4] 以下犯上[以下犯上] yǐxiàfànshàng to disrespect one's superiors; to offend one's elders 违法[違法] wéifǎ illegal; to break the law 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 得知[得知] dézhī to find out; to know; to learn about 深深[深深] shēnshēn deep; profound 素日[素日] sùrì usually 往来[往來] wǎnglái dealings; contacts; to go back and forth 溥[溥] pǔ extensive; pervading 贵重[貴重] guìzhòng precious 行动[行動] xíngdòng operation; action; CL:個|个[ge4]; to move about; mobile 关注[關注] guānzhù to pay attention to; to follow sth closely; to follow (on social media); concern; interest; attention 心想[心想] xīnxiǎng to think to oneself; to think; to assume 显然[顯然] xiǎnrán clear; evident; obvious(ly) 顿时[頓時] dùnshí immediately; suddenly 异[異] yì different; other; hetero-; unusual; strange; surprising; to distinguish; to separate; to discriminate 机灵[機靈] jīling clever; quick-witted 森严[森嚴] sēnyán strict; rigid; tight (security) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep06/50 words - 8 min 恰[恰] qià exactly; just 路过[路過] lùguò to pass by or through 好歹[好歹] hǎodǎi good and bad; most unfortunate occurrence; in any case; whatever 妥当[妥當] tuǒdang appropriate; proper; ready 请罪[請罪] qǐngzuì to apologize humbly; to beg forgiveness 听话[聽話] tīnghuà to do what one is told; obedient 保全[保全] bǎoquán to save from damage; to preserve; to maintain; to keep in good repair; (Tw) security guard 回想[回想] huíxiǎng to recall; to recollect; to think back 后怕[後怕] hòupà lingering fear; fear after the event; post-traumatic stress 胆敢[膽敢] dǎngǎn to dare (negative connotation); to have the audacity to (do sth) 授[授] shòu to teach; to instruct; to award; to give 仰慕[仰慕] yǎngmù to admire 马首是瞻[馬首是瞻] mǎshǒushìzhān to follow blindly (idiom); to take as one's only guide 情理[情理] qínglǐ reason; sense 机敏[機敏] jīmǐn agility 质[質] zhì character; nature; quality; plain; to pawn; pledge; hostage; to question; Taiwan pr. [zhi2] 律[律] lǜ law 严惩[嚴懲] yánchéng to punish severely 责[責] zé duty; responsibility; to reproach; to blame 功过[功過] gōngguò merits and demerits; contributions and errors 相抵[相抵] xiāngdǐ to balance up; to offset; to counterbalance 奖[獎] jiǎng prize; award; encouragement; CL:個|个[ge4] 敏[敏] mǐn quick; nimble; agile; clever; smart 察[察] chá to examine; to inquire; to observe; to inspect; to look into; obvious; clearly evident 异常[異常] yìcháng exceptional; abnormal; an anomaly //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep06/75 words - 10 min 慰[慰] wèi to comfort; to console; to reassure 锦缎[錦緞] jǐnduàn brocade 匹[匹] pǐ classifier for horses, mules etc; Taiwan pr. [pi1]; ordinary person; classifier for cloth: bolt; horsepower 黄金[黃金] huángjīn gold; golden (opportunity); prime (time) 斛[斛] hú ancient measuring vessel; fifty liters; dry measure for grain equal to five dou 五斗 (before Tang, ten pecks) 以资[以資] yǐzī by way of; to serve as 奖励[獎勵] jiǎnglì to reward; reward (as encouragement) 王道[王道] wángdào the Way of the King; statecraft; benevolent rule; virtuous as opposed to the Way of Hegemon 霸道 没影[沒影] méiyǐng to vanish; to be nowhere to be found; unfounded (story) 告知[告知] gàozhī to inform 了事[了事] liǎoshì to dispose of a matter; to be done with it 解救[解救] jiějiù to rescue; to help out of difficulties; to save the situation 事态[事態] shìtài situation; existing state of affairs 当面[當面] dāngmiàn to sb's face; in sb's presence 痛快[痛快] tòngkuài delighted; to one's heart's content; straightforward; also pr. [tong4 kuai5] 维护[維護] wéihù to defend; to safeguard; to protect; to uphold; to maintain 贱人[賤人] jiànrén slut; cheap person 栽[栽] zāi to grow; to plant; to insert; to force on sb; to fall head first 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] 庆功[慶功] qìnggōng to celebrate a heroic deed 慧[慧] huì intelligent 良机[良機] liángjī a good chance; a golden opportunity 说白了[說白了] shuōbáile to speak frankly 反倒[反倒] fǎndào but on the contrary; but expectedly 一同[一同] yītóng along; together //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep06/100 words - 13 min 稀客[稀客] xīkè infrequent visitor 否[否] fǒu to negate; to deny; not 逃[逃] táo to escape; to run away; to flee 赶来[趕來] gǎnlái to rush over 致谢[致謝] zhìxiè expression of gratitude; to give thanks; a thank-you note; acknowledgement 折煞[折煞] zhéshā variant of 折殺|折杀[zhe2 sha1] 领命[領命] lǐngmìng to accept an order 宿[宿] sù lodge for the night; old; former 准确[準確] zhǔnquè accurate; exact; precise 判断[判斷] pànduàn to judge; to determine; judgment 洞察[洞察] dòngchá to see clearly 得以[得以] déyǐ able to; so that sb can; enabling; in order to; finally in a position to; with sth in view 感激[感激] gǎnjī to be grateful; to appreciate; thankful 不计[不計] bùjì to disregard; to take no account of 生死[生死] shēngsǐ life or death 作保[作保] zuòbǎo to act as surety for sb; to be sb's guarantor; to stand bail for sb 免于[免於] miǎnyú to be saved from; to be spared (something) 貌似[貌似] màosì to appear to be; to seem as if 恰好[恰好] qiàhǎo as it turns out; by lucky coincidence; (of number, time, size etc) just right 天赐[天賜] tiāncì bestowed by heaven 姑母[姑母] gūmǔ father's sister; paternal aunt 推断[推斷] tuīduàn to infer; to deduce; to predict; to extrapolate 谋划[謀劃] móuhuà to scheme; to plot; conspiracy 思虑[思慮] sīlǜ to think sth through; to consider carefully 所得[所得] suǒdé what one acquires; one's gains //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep06/125 words - 15 min 冲动[衝動] chōngdòng to have an urge; to be impetuous; impulse; urge 好恶[好惡] hàowù lit. likes and dislikes; preferences; taste 不顾[不顧] bùgù in spite of; regardless of 尾[尾] wěi tail; remainder; remnant; extremity; sixth of the 28 constellations; classifier for fish 棋子[棋子] qízǐ chess piece; CL:個|个[ge4],顆|颗[ke1] 越发[越發] yuèfā increasingly; more and more; ever more; all the more 论断[論斷] lùnduàn to infer; to judge; inference; judgment; conclusion 虚言[虛言] xūyán empty words; false words 神人[神人] shénrén God; deity 阴谋[陰謀] yīnmóu plot; conspiracy 转达[轉達] zhuǎndá to pass on; to convey; to communicate 邀请[邀請] yāoqǐng to invite; invitation; CL:個|个[ge4] 罪魁[罪魁] zuìkuí criminal ringleader; chief culprit; fig. cause of a problem 防备[防備] fángbèi to guard against 明摆着[明擺著] míngbǎizhe evident; clear; undoubted 跳出[跳出] tiàochū to jump out; fig. to appear suddenly 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) 灾[災] zāi disaster; calamity 恨意[恨意] hènyì rancor; hatred; bitterness; resentfulness 暂时[暫時] zànshí temporary; provisional; for the time being 针对[針對] zhēnduì to target; to focus on; to be aimed at or against; in response to 贬[貶] biǎn to diminish; to demote; to reduce or devaluate; to disparage; to censure; to depreciate 袒护[袒護] tǎnhù to shield (a miscreant) from punishment, criticism etc; to take sb's side 恩人[恩人] ēnrén a benefactor; a person who has significantly helped sb else 三言两语[三言兩語] sānyánliǎngyǔ in a few words (idiom); expressed succinctly //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep06/150 words - 17 min 赢家[贏家] yíngjiā winner 一举[一舉] yījǔ a move; an action; in one move; at a stroke; in one go 指点[指點] zhǐdiǎn to point out; to indicate; to give directions; to show how (to do sth); to censure; to pick at 滩[灘] tān beach; shoal; rapids; CL:片[pian4]; classifier for liquids: pool, puddle 浑[渾] hún muddy; to mix 从此[從此] cóngcǐ from now on; since then; henceforth 拨弄[撥弄] bōnòng to move to and fro (with hand, foot, stick etc); to fiddle with; to stir up 命运[命運] mìngyùn fate; destiny; CL:個|个[ge4] 风暴[風暴] fēngbào storm; violent commotion; fig. crisis (e.g. revolution, uprising, financial crisis etc) 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 暗流[暗流] ànliú undercurrent 何方[何方] héfāng where? 大雨[大雨] dàyǔ heavy rain; CL:場|场[chang2] 耳目[耳目] ěrmù eyes and ears; sb's attention or notice; information; knowledge; spies 一面[一面] yīmiàn one side; one aspect; simultaneously... (and...); one's whole face 似[似] sì to seem; to appear; to resemble; similar; -like; pseudo-; (more) than 遇险[遇險] yùxiǎn to get into difficulties; to meet with danger 圆满[圓滿] yuánmǎn satisfactory; consummate; perfect 感激不尽[感激不盡] gǎnjībùjìn can't thank sb enough (idiom) 争斗[爭鬥] zhēngdòu struggle; war 达到[達到] dádào to reach; to achieve; to attain 刻意为之[刻意為之] kèyìwéizhī to make a conscious effort; to do something deliberately 志得意满[志得意滿] zhìdéyìmǎn fully content with one's achievements (idiom); complacent 提示[提示] tíshì to point out; to remind (sb of sth); to suggest; suggestion; tip; reminder; notice 理解[理解] lǐjiě to comprehend; to understand; comprehension; understanding //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep06/175 words - 18 min 难保[難保] nánbǎo hard to say; can't guarantee; difficult to protect; difficult to preserve 佩服[佩服] pèifú to admire 瞬时[瞬時] shùnshí instantaneous 应变[應變] yìngbiàn to meet a contingency; to adapt oneself to changes 此类[此類] cǐlèi this kind; these kinds; such 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 辈[輩] bèi lifetime; generation; group of people; class; classifier for generations; (literary) classifier for people 奸佞[奸佞] jiānnìng crafty and fawning 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 进阶[進階] jìnjiē advanced 石[石] shí rock; stone; stone inscription; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1] 生出[生出] shēngchū to give birth; to grow (whiskers etc); to generate; to produce 深感[深感] shēngǎn to feel deeply 否认[否認] fǒurèn to declare to be untrue; to deny 总归[總歸] zǒngguī eventually; after all; anyhow 沉溺[沉溺] chénnì to indulge in; to wallow; absorbed in; deeply engrossed; addicted 浴血[浴血] yùxuè blood-soaked 厮杀[廝殺] sīshā to fight at close quarters; hand-to-hand 繁华[繁華] fánhuá flourishing; bustling 帝都[帝都] dìdū imperial capital 勾心斗角[勾心鬥角] gōuxīndòujiǎo to fight and scheme against each other (idiom); (in palace construction) elaborate and refined 今后[今後] jīnhòu hereafter; henceforth; in the future; from now on 允许[允許] yǔnxǔ to permit; to allow 当成[當成] dàngchéng to consider as; to take to be 摆弄[擺弄] bǎinòng to move back and forth; to fiddle with //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep06/200 words - 21 min 牺牲[犧牲] xīshēng to sacrifice one's life; to sacrifice (sth valued); beast slaughtered as a sacrifice 共[共] gòng common; general; to share; together; total; altogether; abbr. for 共產黨|共产党[Gong4 chan3 dang3], Communist party 圣旨[聖旨] shèngzhǐ imperial edict 囚[囚] qiú prisoner 悔罪[悔罪] huǐzuì conviction 饮食[飲食] yǐnshí food and drink; diet 物品[物品] wùpǐn articles; goods; materials 供应[供應] gōngyìng to supply; to provide; to offer 苦头[苦頭] kǔtou sufferings 百般[百般] bǎibān in hundred and one ways; in every possible way; by every means 受罪[受罪] shòuzuì to endure; to suffer; hardships; torments; a hard time; a nuisance 把柄[把柄] bǎbǐng handle; (fig.) information that can be used against sb 底线[底線] dǐxiàn to underline; bottom line; base line (in sports); baseline; minimum; spy; plant 阴险[陰險] yīnxiǎn treacherous; sinister 无耻[無恥] wúchǐ without any sense of shame; unembarrassed; shameless 抵御[抵禦] dǐyù to resist; to withstand 全都[全都] quándōu all; without exception 军人[軍人] jūnrén serviceman; soldier; military personnel 狼烟[狼煙] lángyān smoke signal indicating the presence of hostile forces 将士[將士] jiàngshì officers and soldiers 尊重[尊重] zūnzhòng to esteem; to respect; to honor; to value; eminent; serious; proper 为伍[為伍] wéiwǔ to associate with; to keep company with 自幼[自幼] zìyòu since childhood 事宜[事宜] shìyí matters; arrangements 迟[遲] chí late; delayed; slow //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep06/225 words - 23 min 多言[多言] duōyán wordy; talkative 韬[韜] tāo bow case or scabbard; to hide; military strategy 武略[武略] wǔlüè military strategy 不及[不及] bùjí to fall short of; not as good as; too late 专[專] zhuān for a particular person, occasion, purpose; focused on one thing; special; expert; particular (to sth); concentrated; specialized 顺理成章[順理成章] shùnlǐchéngzhāng logical; only to be expected; rational and clearly structured (of text) 事后[事後] shìhòu after the event; in hindsight; in retrospect 渐渐[漸漸] jiànjiàn gradually 失宠[失寵] shīchǒng to lose favor; in disfavor; disgraced 料想[料想] liàoxiǎng to expect; to presume; to think (sth is likely) 位子[位子] wèizi place; seat 大志[大志] dàzhì high aims 了然[了然] liǎorán to understand clearly; evident 易[易] yì easy; amiable; to change; to exchange; prefix corresponding to the English adjective suffix "-able" or "-ible" 必然[必然] bìrán inevitable; certain; necessity 为期[為期] wéiqī (to be done) by (a certain date); lasting (a certain time) 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) 存在[存在] cúnzài to exist; to be; existence 得逞[得逞] déchěng to prevail; to have one's way; to get away with it 狠[狠] hěn ruthless; fierce; ferocious; determined; to harden (one's heart); old variant of 很[hen3] 不慎[不慎] bùshèn incautious; inattentive 大业[大業] dàyè great cause; great undertaking 万劫不复[萬劫不復] wànjiébùfù consigned to eternal damnation; with no hope of reprieve 触碰[觸碰] chùpèng to touch; (fig.) to touch on (a matter) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep06/250 words - 28 min 猜疑[猜疑] cāiyí to suspect; to have misgivings; suspicious; misgivings 比如[比如] bǐrú for example; for instance; such as 确切[確切] quèqiè definite; exact; precise 光明磊落[光明磊落] guāngmínglěiluò open and candid (idiom); straightforward and upright 唯有[唯有] wéiyǒu only 以此[以此] yǐcǐ with this; thereby; thus; because of this 令[令] lìng to order; to command; an order; warrant; writ; to cause; to make sth happen; virtuous; honorific title; season; government position (old) 束手[束手] shùshǒu to have one's hands tied; helpless; unable to do anything about it 渐[漸] jiàn gradual; gradually 矛头[矛頭] máotóu spearhead; barb; an attack or criticism 信任[信任] xìnrèn to trust; to have confidence in 参与[參與] cānyù to participate (in sth) 党[黨] dǎng party; association; club; society; CL:個|个[ge4] 宅子[宅子] zháizi house; residence 搬出去[搬出去] bānchūqù to move out (vacate); to shift sth out 精妙[精妙] jīngmiào exquisite; fine and delicate (usu. of works of art) 始料未及[始料未及] shǐliàowèijí not expected at the outset (idiom); unforeseen; to be surprised by the turn of events 小婿[小婿] xiǎoxù my son-in-law (humble); I (spoken to parents-in-law) 原告[原告] yuángào complainant; plaintiff 相帮[相幫] xiāngbāng to help one another; to aid 免得[免得] miǎnde so as not to; so as to avoid 行迹[行跡] xíngjì tracks; traces; movements 查清[查清] cháqīng to find out; to ascertain; to get to the bottom of; to clarify 证物[證物] zhèngwù exhibit (law) 作用[作用] zuòyòng to act on; to affect; action; function; activity; impact; result; effect; purpose; intent; to play a role; corresponds to English -ity, -ism, -ization; CL:個|个[ge4] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep06/275 words - 32 min 案卷[案卷] ànjuàn records; files; archives 上交[上交] shàngjiāo to hand over to; to give to higher authority; to seek connections in high places 御史[御史] yùshǐ imperial censor (formal title of a dynastic official) 干系[干係] gānxì responsibility 轰动[轟動] hōngdòng to cause a sensation; to create a stir in (a place); commotion; controversy 朝野[朝野] cháoyě all levels of society; the imperial court and the ordinary people 罪过[罪過] zuìguo sin; offense 伏击[伏擊] fújī ambush; to ambush 袖[袖] xiù sleeve; to tuck inside one's sleeve 兰[蘭] lán orchid (蘭花|兰花 Cymbidium goeringii); fragrant thoroughwort (蘭草|兰草 Eupatorium fortunei); lily magnolia (木蘭|木兰) 无能为力[無能為力] wúnéngwéilì impotent (idiom); powerless; helpless 院子[院子] yuànzi courtyard; garden; yard; patio; CL:個|个[ge4]; (old) servant 觉[覺] jiào a nap; a sleep; CL:場|场[chang2] 觉[覺] jué to feel; to find that; thinking; awake; aware 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) 好听[好聽] hǎotīng pleasant to hear 冰[冰] bīng ice; CL:塊|块[kuai4]; to chill sth; (of an object or substance) to feel cold; (of a person) cold; unfriendly; (slang) methamphetamine 评[評] píng to discuss; to comment; to criticize; to judge; to choose (by public appraisal) 测[測] cè to survey; to measure; to conjecture 彼此[彼此] bǐcǐ each other; one another 没用[沒用] méiyòng useless 苦[苦] kǔ bitter; hardship; pain; to suffer; to bring suffering to; painstakingly 及时行乐[及時行樂] jíshíxínglè to enjoy the present (idiom); to live happily with no thought for the future; make merry while you can; carpe diem 妙[妙] miào clever; wonderful 音[音] yīn sound; noise; note (of musical scale); tone; news; syllable; reading (phonetic value of a character) 曲子[曲子] qǔzi poem for singing; tune; music; CL:支[zhi1] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep06/300 words - 35 min 估计[估計] gūjì to estimate; to reckon; CL:個|个[ge4]; (coll.) to suppose 羽[羽] yǔ feather; 5th note in pentatonic scale 十三[十三] shísān thirteen; 13 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 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 画舫[畫舫] huàfǎng decorated pleasure boat 游[遊] yóu to walk; to tour; to roam; to travel 灯[燈] dēng lamp; light; lantern; CL:盞|盏[zhan3] 少爷[少爺] shàoye son of the boss; young master of the house; your son (honorific) 盲[盲] máng blind 压住[壓住] yāzhù to press down; to crush down; to restrain (anger); to keep down (voice) 督[督] dū to supervise and direct; army title (archaic) 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) 地盘[地盤] dìpán domain; territory under one's control; foundation of a building; base of operations; crust of earth 硬生生[硬生生] yìngshēngshēng stiff; rigid; inflexible; forcibly 脱出[脫出] tuōchū to break away; to extricate; to escape; to leave the confines of 无能[無能] wúnéng incompetence; inability; incapable; powerless 撑腰[撐腰] chēngyāo to support; to brace 截[截] jié to cut off (a length); to stop; to intercept; section; chunk; length 眉目[眉目] méimù general facial appearance; features; arrangement; sequence of ideas; logic (of writing); rough sketch or general idea of things 眉目[眉目] méimu progress; prospect of solution; sign of positive outcome 捣鬼[搗鬼] dǎoguǐ to play tricks; to cause mischief 火烧眉毛[火燒眉毛] huǒshāoméimao lit. the fire burns one's eyebrows (idiom); fig. desperate situation; extreme emergency 当务之急[當務之急] dāngwùzhījí top priority job; matter of vital importance //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep06/323 words - 41 min 按下[按下] ànxià to press down; to press a button 后话[後話] hòuhuà something to be taken up later in speech or writing 收拾[收拾] shōushi to put in order; to tidy up; to pack; to repair; (coll.) to sort sb out; to fix sb 大半[大半] dàbàn more than half; greater part; most; probably; most likely 官[官] guān government official; governmental; official; public; organ of the body; CL:個|个[ge4] 声张[聲張] shēngzhāng to make public; to disclose 骑马[騎馬] qímǎ to ride a horse 骑[騎] qí to sit astride; to ride (a horse, bike etc); classifier for saddle horses 倒下[倒下] dǎoxià to collapse; to topple over 河[河] hé river; CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4] 树林[樹林] shùlín woods; grove; forest 京郊[京郊] Jīngjiāo suburbs of Beijing 缩头乌龟[縮頭烏龜] suōtóuwūguī person who refuses to face reality or confront a problem; ostrich 家伙[傢伙] jiāhuo variant of 家伙[jia1 huo5] 不怎么样[不怎麼樣] bùzěnmeyàng not up to much; very indifferent; nothing great about it; nothing good to be said about it 轻[輕] qīng light; easy; gentle; soft; reckless; unimportant; frivolous; small in number; unstressed; neutral; to disparage 用来[用來] yònglái to be used for 自杀[自殺] zìshā to kill oneself; to commit suicide; to attempt suicide 狗急跳墙[狗急跳牆] gǒujítiàoqiáng a cornered dog will jump over the wall (idiom); to be driven to desperate action 士[士] shì member of the senior ministerial class (old); scholar (old); bachelor; honorific; soldier; noncommissioned officer; specialist worker 牙[牙] yá tooth; ivory; CL:顆|颗[ke1] 插[插] chā to insert; stick in; pierce; to take part in; to interfere; to interpose 上手[上手] shàngshǒu to obtain; to master; overhand (serve etc); seat of honor //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep07/25 words - 6 min 甩[甩] shuǎi to throw; to fling; to swing; to leave behind; to throw off; to dump (sb) 掀起[掀起] xiānqǐ to lift; to raise in height; to begin; upsurge; to set off (a campaign) 风波[風波] fēngbō disturbance; crisis; disputes; restlessness; CL:場|场[chang2] 妈的[媽的] māde see 他媽的|他妈的[ta1 ma1 de5] 轻易[輕易] qīngyì easily; lightly; rashly 便宜[便宜] piányi cheap; inexpensive; small advantages; to let sb off lightly 粗话[粗話] cūhuà vulgar language (esp. scatological insults); uncultured speech 文雅[文雅] wényǎ elegant; refined 盼[盼] pàn to hope for; to long for; to expect 进城[進城] jìnchéng to go to town; to enter a big city (to live or work) 相助[相助] xiāngzhù to help one another; to come to sb's help 恩情[恩情] ēnqíng kindness; affection; grace; favor 齿[齒] chǐ tooth; CL:顆|颗[ke1] 安然无恙[安然無恙] ānránwúyàng safe and sound (idiom); to come out unscathed (e.g. from an accident or illness) 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 客居[客居] kèjū to live in a foreign place; to live somewhere as a guest 自在[自在] zìzai free; unrestrained; comfortable; at ease 扔[扔] rēng to throw; to throw away 披风[披風] pīfēng cloak; cape 乐子[樂子] lèzi fun; pleasure; laughing matter 不比[不比] bùbǐ unlike 便利[便利] biànlì convenient; easy; to facilitate 碍手碍脚[礙手礙腳] àishǒu'àijiǎo to be in the way; to be a hindrance 切割[切割] qiēgē to cut 长子[長子] zhǎngzǐ eldest son //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep07/50 words - 9 min 不言而喻[不言而喻] bùyán'éryù it goes without saying; it is self-evident 鼠[鼠] shǔ rat; mouse; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 端[端] duān end; extremity; item; port; to hold sth level with both hands; to carry; regular 投靠[投靠] tóukào to rely on help from sb 老奸巨猾[老奸巨猾] lǎojiānjùhuá cunning; crafty; wily old fox 早日[早日] zǎorì soon; shortly; on a day quite soon; promptly 朝不保夕[朝不保夕] zhāobùbǎoxī at dawn, not sure of lasting to evening (idiom); precarious state; imminent crisis; living from hand to mouth 脱险[脫險] tuōxiǎn to escape (danger); to rescue; to come out alive 面向[面嚮] miànxiàng to face; to turn towards; to incline to; geared towards; catering for; -oriented; facial feature; appearance; aspect; facet 险境[險境] xiǎnjìng critical circumstances; risky conditions; danger zone 遗漏[遺漏] yílòu to overlook; to miss; to omit 置于[置于] zhìyú to place; to put (at or in a position); to be located 乱象[亂象] luànxiàng chaos; madness 丛生[叢生] cóngshēng growing as a thicket; overgrown; breaking out everywhere (of disease, social disorder etc) 在理[在理] zàilǐ reasonable; sensible 初[初] chū at first; (at the) beginning; first; junior; basic 与生俱来[與生俱來] yǔshēngjùlái inherent; innate 筒子[筒子] tǒngzi tube-shaped object; tube; bobbin; (Internet slang) homonym for 同志[tong2 zhi4] 看不过[看不過] kànbuguò cannot stand by idly and watch; unable to put up with it any longer; see 看不過去|看不过去[kan4 bu5 guo4 qu5] 计较[計較] jìjiào to bother about; to haggle; to bicker; to argue; plan; stratagem 奏折[奏摺] zòuzhé memorial to the emperor (folded in accordion form) 婚[婚] hūn to marry; marriage; wedding; to take a wife 留情[留情] liúqíng to relent (to spare sb's feelings); to show mercy or forgiveness; to forbear; lenient 击败[擊敗] jībài to defeat; to beat 出局[出局] chūjú to send off (player for a foul); to knock out (i.e. to beat in a knock-out tournament); to eliminate; to call out; to kill off; to pull out of (a competition); to retire (a runner in baseball); out (i.e. man out in baseball) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep07/75 words - 13 min 拒[拒] jù to resist; to repel; to refuse 一道[一道] yīdào together 折子[摺子] zhézi folding notebook; accounts book 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) 辜负[辜負] gūfù to fail to live up (to expectations); unworthy (of trust); to let down; to betray (hopes); to disappoint 上书[上書] shàngshū to write a letter (to the authorities); to present a petition 举足轻重[舉足輕重] jǔzúqīngzhòng to play a critical role (idiom); influential 安稳[安穩] ānwěn smooth and steady 稳[穩] wěn settled; steady; stable 一共[一共] yīgòng altogether 院落[院落] yuànluò court; courtyard 外加[外加] wàijiā in addition; extra 宅院[宅院] zháiyuàn house; house with a courtyard 精致[精緻] jīngzhì delicate; fine; exquisite; refined 劳烦[勞煩] láofán to inconvenience; to trouble (sb with a request) 按理说[按理說] ànlǐshuō it is reasonable to say that... 查封[查封] cháfēng to sequester; to seize (assets); to seal up; to close down 府邸[府邸] fǔdǐ mansion house; official residence 管制[管制] guǎnzhì to control; to restrict; (PRC law) non-custodial sentence with specified restrictions on one's activities for up to 3 years (e.g. not to participate in demonstrations) 任由[任由] rènyóu to let (sb do sth); to allow; regardless of 荒废[荒廢] huāngfèi to abandon (cultivated fields); no longer cultivated; to lie waste; wasted; to neglect (one's work or study) 似乎[似乎] sìhū apparently; to seem; to appear; as if; seemingly 等待[等待] děngdài to wait; to wait for 有朝一日[有朝一日] yǒuzhāoyīrì one day; sometime in the future 静悄悄[靜悄悄] jìngqiāoqiāo extremely quiet //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep07/100 words - 17 min 荒[荒] huāng desolate; shortage; scarce; out of practice; absurd; uncultivated; to neglect 败[敗] bài to defeat; to damage; to lose (to an opponent); to fail; to wither 痕[痕] hén scar; traces 睹物思人[睹物思人] dǔwùsīrén seeing an object makes one miss its owner (idiom) 人去楼空[人去樓空] rénqùlóukōng the people are gone and the place is empty (idiom); the sight of a deserted place brings old friends to mind; the place is deserted; the birds have flown 物[物] wù thing; object; matter; abbr. for physics 物理 星[星] xīng star; heavenly body; satellite; small amount 移[移] yí to move; to shift; to change; to alter; to remove 依旧[依舊] yījiù as before; still 抹去[抹去] mǒqù to erase 重大[重大] zhòngdà great; important; major; significant 直到现在[直到現在] zhídàoxiànzài even now; until now; right up to the present 备受[備受] bèishòu to fully experience (good or bad) 此地[此地] cǐdì here; this place 逗留[逗留] dòuliú to stay at; to stop over 旧案[舊案] jiù'àn old court case; long-standing legal dispute 生病[生病] shēngbìng to fall ill 祸[禍] huò disaster; misfortune; calamity 期许[期許] qīxǔ to hope; to expect; expectation(s) 或许[或許] huòxǔ perhaps; maybe 严厉[嚴厲] yánlì severe; strict 反对[反對] fǎnduì to fight against; to oppose; to be opposed to; opposition 鞍前马后[鞍前馬後] ānqiánmǎhòu to follow everywhere; to always be there for sb at their beck and call 来往[來往] láiwǎng to come and go; to have dealings with; to be in relation with 抛[拋] pāo to throw; to toss; to fling; to cast; to abandon //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep07/125 words - 22 min 遮掩[遮掩] zhēyǎn to cover; to mask; to cover up or conceal (the truth etc) 抽身[抽身] chōushēn to get away from; to withdraw; to free oneself 传出[傳出] chuánchū to transmit outwards; to disseminate; efferent (nerve) 一下子[一下子] yīxiàzi in a short while; all at once; all of a sudden 地契[地契] dìqì deed (for land); CL:張|张[zhang1],份[fen4] 好心[好心] hǎoxīn kindness; good intentions 地段[地段] dìduàn section; district 报上[報上] bàoshàng in the newspaper 光临[光臨] guānglín (formal) to honor with one's presence; to attend 旬[旬] xún ten days; ten years; full period 侵[侵] qīn to invade; to encroach; to infringe; to approach 至今[至今] zhìjīn so far; to this day; until now 沸[沸] fèi to boil 然[然] rán correct; right; so; thus; like this; -ly 动静[動靜] dòngjìng (detectable) movement; (sign of) activity; movement and stillness 禁止[禁止] jìnzhǐ to prohibit; to forbid; to ban 审[審] shěn to examine; to investigate; carefully; to try (in court) 打的[打的] dǎdī (coll.) to take a taxi; to go by taxi 算盘[算盤] suànpán abacus; CL:把[ba3]; plan; scheme 退下[退下] tuìxià to retire; to withdraw; to retreat; to step down 传言[傳言] chuányán rumor; hearsay 琴[琴] qín guqin 古琴[gu3 qin2] (a type of zither); musical instrument in general 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) 风雅[風雅] fēngyǎ cultured; sophisticated 城府[城府] chéngfǔ subtle; shrewd; sophisticated //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep07/150 words - 23 min 钧[鈞] jūn 30 catties; great; your (honorific) 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 善变[善變] shànbiàn fickle; mercurial; changeable; capricious; to be apt to change 可见[可見] kějiàn it can clearly be seen (that this is the case); it is (thus) clear; clear; visible 重臣[重臣] zhòngchén important minister; major figure in government 担忧[擔憂] dānyōu to worry; to be concerned 流言[流言] liúyán rumor; gossip; to spread rumors 君子之交[君子之交] jūnzǐzhījiāo friendship between gentlemen, insipid as water (idiom, from Zhuangzi 莊子|庄子[Zhuang1 zi3]) 企图[企圖] qǐtú to attempt; to try; attempt; CL:種|种[zhong3] 忌惮[忌憚] jìdàn to be afraid of the consequences; restraining fear 已久[已久] yǐjiǔ already a long time 未能[未能] wèinéng cannot; to fail to; unable to 如愿[如願] rúyuàn to have one's wishes fulfilled 返回[返回] fǎnhuí to return to; to come (or go) back 挚友[摯友] zhìyǒu intimate friend; close friend 眼看[眼看] yǎnkàn soon; in a moment; to look on as sth happens 困境[困境] kùnjìng predicament; plight 绝世[絕世] juéshì unique; exceptional 风华[風華] fēnghuá magnificent 气度[氣度] qìdù bearing; manner; presence 凌云[凌雲] língyún (lit. and fig.) towering; lofty; high 恐[恐] kǒng afraid; frightened; to fear 寿数[壽數] shòushu predestined length of life 成家[成家] chéngjiā to settle down and get married (of a man); to become a recognized expert 拖累[拖累] tuōlěi to encumber; to be a burden on; to implicate //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep07/175 words - 25 min 二来[二來] èrlái secondly, ... 疏阔[疏闊] shūkuò inaccurate; slipshod; poorly thought-out; distant; vague; long-separated; broadly scattered 犹如[猶如] yóurú similar to; appearing to be 霁[霽] jì sky clearing up 汉子[漢子] hànzi man; fellow; (dialect) husband 男儿[男兒] nán'ér a (real) man; boy; son 相配[相配] xiāngpèi to match; well-suited 天色[天色] tiānsè color of the sky; time of day, as indicated by the color of the sky; weather 国政[國政] guózhèng national politics; archaic rank, "Minister of State"; common given name 会审[會審] huìshěn joint hearing; to review jointly (i.e. with other checkers) 总得[總得] zǒngděi must; have to; be bound to 把持[把持] bǎchí to control; to dominate; to monopolize 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 让步[讓步] ràngbù to concede; to give in; to yield; a concession; (linguistics) concessive 须[須] xū must; to have to; to wait 皇族[皇族] huángzú the imperial family; royal kin 坐镇[坐鎮] zuòzhèn (of a commanding officer) to keep watch; to oversee 用得上[用得上] yòngdeshàng needed; to come in useful 湛[湛] zhàn deep; clear (water) 相隔[相隔] xiānggé separated by (distance or time etc) 遥遥[遙遙] yáoyáo distant; remote 子民[子民] zǐmín people 抗击[抗擊] kàngjī to resist (an aggressor); to oppose (a menace) 侮[侮] wǔ to insult; to ridicule; to disgrace 风气[風氣] fēngqì general mood; atmosphere; common practice //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep07/200 words - 29 min 坦荡[坦蕩] tǎndàng magnanimous; broad and level 无遗[無遺] wúyí completely; fully; without omission 儿女[兒女] érnǚ children; sons and daughters 歉[歉] qiàn to apologize; to regret; deficient 羞[羞] xiū shy; ashamed; shame; bashful; variant of 饈|馐[xiu1]; delicacies 说破[說破] shuōpò to lay bare (actual facts, secrets etc); to reveal 错过[錯過] cuòguò to miss (train, opportunity etc) 姻缘[姻緣] yīnyuán a marriage predestined by fate 多事[多事] duōshì meddlesome; eventful 福[福] fú good fortune; happiness; luck 真假[真假] zhēnjiǎ genuine or fake; true or false 陪同[陪同] péitóng to accompany 透漏[透漏] tòulòu to divulge; to leak; to reveal 说起[說起] shuōqǐ to mention; to bring up (a subject); with regard to; as for 不依不饶[不依不饒] bùyībùráo not to overlook, nor spare (idiom); unwilling to forgive; to treat severely without listening to excuses 屡次[屢次] lǚcì repeatedly; time and again 露出[露出] lùchū to expose; to show; also pr. [lou4 chu1] 怪不得[怪不得] guàibude no wonder!; so that's why! 惨[慘] cǎn miserable; wretched; cruel; inhuman; disastrous; tragic; dim; gloomy 北[北] běi north; to be defeated (classical) 尸骨[屍骨] shīgǔ skeleton of the dead 青睐[青睞] qīnglài (lit.) to fix one's gaze on; (fig.) to show interest in; (favorable) attention; favor 有加[有加] yǒujiā extremely (placed after verb or adjective) 上报[上報] shàngbào to report to one's superiors; to appear in the news; to reply to a letter 私下[私下] sīxià in private //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep07/225 words - 31 min 追究[追究] zhuījiū to investigate; to look into 两清[兩清] liǎngqīng loan settled (business term); business complete to the satisfaction of both parties 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 塔[塔] tǎ pagoda; tower; minaret; stupa (abbr. loanword from Sanskrit tapo); CL:座[zuo4] 塔尖[塔尖] tǎjiān spire; peak of a pagoda 商行[商行] shāngháng trading company 推荐[推薦] tuījiàn to recommend; recommendation 极好[極好] jíhǎo fabulous; superb; excellent 叫做[叫做] jiàozuò to be called; to be known as 满口[滿口] mǎnkǒu a full mouth of (sth physical); to have the mouth exclusively filled with (a certain language, lies, promises, etc); (to agree etc) unreservedly 牙齿[牙齒] yáchǐ tooth; dental; CL:顆|颗[ke1] 付钱[付錢] fùqián to pay money 大小[大小] dàxiǎo dimension; magnitude; size; measurement; large and small; at any rate; adults and children; consideration of seniority 没人住[沒人住] méirénzhù unoccupied 修缮[修繕] xiūshàn to renovate; to repair (a building) 主要[主要] zhǔyào main; principal; major; primary 干脆[乾脆] gāncuì straightforward; clear-cut; blunt (e.g. statement); you might as well; simply 重建[重建] chóngjiàn to rebuild; to reestablish; reconstruction; rebuilding 地皮[地皮] dìpí lot; section of land; ground 景致[景致] jǐngzhì view; scenery; scene 轮廓[輪廓] lúnkuò an outline; silhouette 章[章] zhāng chapter; section; clause; movement (of symphony); seal; badge; regulation; order 乱动[亂動] luàndòng to fiddle with; to tamper with; to meddle with; to move randomly; to flail about 枯[枯] kū dried up 井[井] jǐng a well; CL:口[kou3]; neat; orderly //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep07/250 words - 34 min 塌[塌] tā to collapse; to droop; to settle down 看不见[看不見] kànbujiàn unseen; to be invisible 抓住[抓住] zhuāzhù to grab; to capture 沿[沿] yán along; to follow (a line, tradition etc); to carry on; to trim (a border with braid, tape etc); border; edge 小子[小子] xiǎozi (coll.) boy; (derog.) joker; guy; (despicable) fellow 森森[森森] sēnsēn dense (of trees); thick; ghastly; eerie 依我看[依我看] yīwǒkàn in my opinion 要不[要不] yàobù otherwise; or else; how about...?; either... (or...) 花费[花費] huāfèi expense; cost; to spend (time or money); expenditure 看望[看望] kànwàng to visit; to pay a call to 翠[翠] cuì bluish-green; green jade 祖父[祖父] zǔfù father's father; paternal grandfather 太师[太師] tàishī imperial tutor 临终[臨終] línzhōng approaching one's end; with one foot in the grave 留给[留給] liúgěi to set aside for 遗物[遺物] yíwù remnant 捆[捆] kǔn a bunch; to tie together; bundle 绳子[繩子] shéngzi cord; string; rope; CL:條|条[tiao2] 每日[每日] měirì daily; (soup etc) of the day 意料之中[意料之中] yìliàozhīzhōng to come as no surprise; as expected 纲[綱] gāng head rope of a fishing net; guiding principle; key link; class (taxonomy); outline; program 外围[外圍] wàiwéi surrounding 探访[探訪] tànfǎng to seek by inquiry or search; to call on; to visit 回话[回話] huíhuà to reply 太过[太過] tàiguò excessively; too //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep07/275 words - 39 min 下面[下面] xiàmiàn below; under; next; the following; also pr. [xia4 mian5] 厚[厚] hòu thick; deep or profound; kind; generous; rich or strong in flavor; to favor; to stress 一层[一層] yīcéng layer 淤泥[淤泥] yūní silt; sludge; ooze 不打紧[不打緊] bùdǎjǐn unimportant; not serious; it doesn't matter; never mind 一口[一口] yīkǒu readily; flatly (deny, admit and so on); a mouthful; a bite 脏[髒] zāng dirty; filthy 眼神[眼神] yǎnshén expression or emotion showing in one's eyes; meaningful glance; wink; eyesight (dialect) 不太好[不太好] bùtàihǎo not so good; not too well 献殷勤[獻殷勤] xiànyīnqín to be particularly attentive to (an attractive young lady or man etc); to fawn upon (an influential politician etc); to court sb's favor; to ingratiate oneself 仔细[仔細] zǐxì careful; attentive; cautious 劲[勁] jìn strength; energy; enthusiasm; spirit; mood; expression; interest; CL:把[ba3]; Taiwan pr. [jing4] 抹[抹] mǒ to smear; to wipe; to erase; classifier for wisps of cloud, light-beams etc 一手[一手] yīshǒu a skill; mastery of a trade; by oneself; without outside help 泥[泥] ní mud; clay; paste; pulp 京兆[京兆] jīngzhào capital of a country 衙门[衙門] yámen government office in feudal China; yamen 指明[指明] zhǐmíng to show clearly; to designate; to indicate 内阁[內閣] nèigé (government) cabinet 变通[變通] biàntōng pragmatic; flexible; to act differently in different situations; to accommodate to circumstances 立足[立足] lìzú to stand; to have a footing; to be established; to base oneself on 风声[風聲] fēngshēng sound of the wind; rumor; talk; news; reputation 主导[主導] zhǔdǎo leading; dominant; prevailing; to lead; to direct; to dominate 高大[高大] gāodà tall; lofty 报案[報案] bào'àn to report a case to the authorities //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep07/299 words - 41 min 井下[井下] jǐngxià underground; in the pit (mining) 骸骨[骸骨] háigǔ skeleton; skeletal remains 骨殖[骨殖] gǔshi skeletal remains; Taiwan pr. [gu3 zhi2] 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 下边[下邊] xiàbian under; the underside; below 仵作[仵作] wǔzuò coroner (old) 验[驗] yàn to examine; to test; to check 世家[世家] shìjiā family influential for generations; aristocratic family 任职[任職] rènzhí to hold an office or post 天子[天子] tiānzǐ the (rightful) emperor; "Son of Heaven" (traditional English translation) 脚下[腳下] jiǎoxià under the foot 传开[傳開] chuánkāi (of news) to spread; to get around 满城[滿城] Mǎnchéng Mancheng county in Baoding 保定[Bao3 ding4], Hebei 骇然[駭然] hàirán overwhelmed with shock, horror or amazement; dumbstruck; aghast 诚[誠] chéng sincere; authentic; really; truly 主人[主人] zhǔrén master; host; owner; CL:個|个[ge4] 尸首[屍首] shīshou corpse; carcass; dead body 埋[埋] mái to bury 埋[埋] mán to blame 好几年[好幾年] hǎojǐnián several years 传唤[傳喚] chuánhuàn a summons (to the police); subpoena 晦气[晦氣] huìqì bad luck; unlucky; calamitous; wretched 除去[除去] chúqù to eliminate; to remove; except for; apart from 断言[斷言] duànyán to assert; assertion 毁掉[毀掉] huǐdiào to destroy //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep08/25 words - 7 min 篮子[籃子] lánzi basket; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 吓坏[嚇壞] xiàhuài to be terrified; to terrify sb 寒[寒] hán cold; poor; to tremble 忽忽[忽忽] hūhū fleeting (of quick passage time); in a flash; distracted manner; vacantly; frustratedly 夜间[夜間] yèjiān nighttime; evening or night (e.g. classes) 恰巧[恰巧] qiàqiǎo fortunately; unexpectedly; by coincidence 退出[退出] tuìchū to withdraw; to abort; to quit; to log out (computing) 不下[不下] bùxià to be not less than (a certain quantity, amount etc) 胜过[勝過] shèngguò to excel; to surpass 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 搬走[搬走] bānzǒu to carry 除掉[除掉] chúdiào to eliminate 户部[戶部] Hùbù Ministry of Revenue in imperial China 庇护[庇護] bìhù asylum; shelter; to shield; to put under protection; to take under one's wing 挖[挖] wā to dig; to excavate; to scoop out 传遍[傳遍] chuánbiàn to spread widely 兆[兆] zhào omen; to foretell; million; mega-; trillion; tera-; billion (old) 尹[尹] yǐn to administer; to oversee; to run; magistrate (old) 一应[一應] yīyīng all; every 契约[契約] qìyuē agreement; contract 不相干[不相干] bùxiānggān to be irrelevant; to have nothing to do with 何人[何人] hérén who 晋[晉] jìn to move forward; to promote; to advance 商[商] shāng commerce; merchant; dealer; to consult; 2nd note in pentatonic scale; quotient (as in 智商[zhi4 shang1], intelligence quotient) 籍[籍] jí book or record; registry; roll; place of one's family or ancestral records; membership //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep08/50 words - 8 min 拥有[擁有] yōngyǒu to have; to possess 风月[風月] fēngyuè romance; beautiful scenery; small or petty (of talk etc) 场所[場所] chǎngsuǒ location; place 低调[低調] dīdiào low pitch; quiet (voice); subdued; low-key; low-profile 财力[財力] cáilì financial resources; financial ability 侄[侄] zhí variant of 姪|侄[zhi2] 肖[肖] xiào similar; resembling; to resemble; to be like 产业[產業] chǎnyè industry; estate; property; industrial 凋零[凋零] diāolíng withered; wilted; to wither; to fade; to decay 售卖[售賣] shòumài to sell 男丁[男丁] nándīng adult male 全数[全數] quánshù the entire sum; the whole amount 羁押[羈押] jīyā to detain; to take into custody; detention; imprisonment 盘问[盤問] pánwèn to interrogate; to cross-examine; to inquire 查出[查出] cháchū to find out; to discover 经营[經營] jīngyíng to engage in (business etc); to run; to operate 暗[暗] àn dark; gloomy; hidden; secret; muddled; obscure; in the dark 场子[場子] chǎngzi (coll.) gathering place; public venue 法度[法度] fǎdù (a) law 官员[官員] guānyuán official (in an organization or government); administrator 狎妓[狎妓] xiájì (old) to visit prostitutes 暗娼[暗娼] ànchāng unlicensed (unregistered) prostitute 外头[外頭] wàitou outside; out 青楼[青樓] qīnglóu (literary) brothel; pleasure quarters 花样[花樣] huāyàng pattern; way of doing sth; trick; (sports) fancy-style (as figure skating etc) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep08/75 words - 11 min 逗乐[逗樂] dòulè to amuse oneself; to clown around; to provoke laughter 助兴[助興] zhùxìng to add to the fun; to liven things up 偶尔[偶爾] ǒu'ěr occasionally; once in a while; sometimes 轻重[輕重] qīngzhòng severity (of the case); degree of seriousness; whether sth is slight or serious 弄死[弄死] nòngsǐ to kill; to put to death 尚书[尚書] shàngshū high official; government minister 沾[沾] zhān to moisten; to be infected by; to receive benefit or advantage through a contact; to touch 人命[人命] rénmìng human life; CL:條|条[tiao2] 色[色] sè color; CL:種|种[zhong3]; look; appearance; sex 把戏[把戲] bǎxì acrobatics; jugglery; cheap trick; game 首尾[首尾] shǒuwěi head and tail 草率[草率] cǎoshuài careless; negligent; sloppy; not serious 陈年[陳年] chénnián old; stored for many years 大员[大員] dàyuán high official 胡乱[胡亂] húluàn careless; reckless; casually; absent-mindedly; at will; at random; any old how 攀扯[攀扯] pānchě to implicate 保命[保命] bǎomìng to save one's life; to survive 筹码[籌碼] chóumǎ bargaining chip; gaming chip; casino token 记录[記錄] jìlù to record; record (written account); note-taker; record (in sports etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 名册[名冊] míngcè roll (of names); register; CL:本[ben3] 临死[臨死] línsǐ facing death; at death's door 有用[有用] yǒuyòng useful 交出[交出] jiāochū to hand over 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 惊慌[驚慌] jīnghuāng to panic; to be alarmed //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep08/100 words - 13 min 谁知[誰知] shéizhī lit. who knows; who would have thought; unexpectedly; unpredictably 逃走[逃走] táozǒu to escape; to flee; to run away 这时[這時] zhèshí at this time; at this moment 逃往[逃往] táowǎng to run away; to go into exile 何处[何處] héchù whence; where 钱袋[錢袋] qiándài purse; wallet 顺手[順手] shùnshǒu easily; without trouble; while one is at it; in passing; handy 散布[散佈] sànbù to disseminate 反击[反擊] fǎnjī to strike back; to beat back; to counterattack 存心[存心] cúnxīn deliberately 作对[作對] zuòduì to set oneself against; to oppose; to make a pair 回旋[迴旋] huíxuán to turn around; maneuvering room; leeway 使用[使用] shǐyòng to use; to employ; to apply; to make use of 难题[難題] nántí difficult problem 性急[性急] xìngjí impatient 多疑[多疑] duōyí mistrustful; suspicious; paranoid 踩[踩] cǎi to step on; to tread; to stamp; to press a pedal; to pedal (a bike); (online) to downvote 刑案[刑案] xíng'àn criminal case 人证物证[人證物證] rénzhèngwùzhèng human testimony and material evidence 案情[案情] ànqíng details of a case; case 本身[本身] běnshēn itself; in itself; per se 这样一来[這樣一來] zhèyàngyīlái thus; if this happens then 争得[爭得] zhēngdé to obtain by an effort; to strive to get sth 生机[生機] shēngjī opportunity to live; to reprieve from death; life force; vitality 移交[移交] yíjiāo to transfer; to hand over //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep08/125 words - 15 min 硬碰硬[硬碰硬] yìngpèngyìng to meet force with force; painstaking 高升[高升] gāoshēng to get a promotion 进展[進展] jìnzhǎn to make headway; to make progress 后人[後人] hòurén later generation 挨个[挨個] āigè one by one; in turn 审问[審問] shěnwèn to interrogate; to examine; to question 想想看[想想看] xiǎngxiǎngkàn to think about it 十几[十幾] shíjǐ more than ten; a dozen or more 谈资[談資] tánzī sth that people like to chat about; topic of idle conversation 沸沸扬扬[沸沸揚揚] fèifèiyángyáng bubbling and gurgling; hubbubing; abuzz 急速[急速] jísù hurried; at a great speed; rapid (development) 破案[破案] pò'àn to solve a case; shabby old table 交差[交差] jiāochāi to report back after completion of one's mission 得要[得要] děiyào to need; must 线索[線索] xiànsuǒ trail; clues; thread (of a story) 敲[敲] qiāo to hit; to strike; to tap; to rap; to knock; to rip sb off; to overcharge 鼓[鼓] gǔ drum; CL:通[tong4],面[mian4]; to drum; to strike; to rouse; to bulge; to swell 知府[知府] zhīfǔ prefectural magistrate (during Tang to Qing times) 鸣[鳴] míng to cry (of birds, animals and insects) 冤[冤] yuān injustice; grievance; wrong 敲击[敲擊] qiāojī to pound; to rap 冤情[冤情] yuānqíng facts of an injustice; circumstances surrounding a miscarriage of justice 小人[小人] xiǎorén person of low social status (old); I, me (used to refer humbly to oneself); nasty person; vile character 大胆[大膽] dàdǎn brazen; audacious; outrageous; bold; daring; fearless 消遣[消遣] xiāoqiǎn to while the time away; amusement; pastime; recreation; to make sport of //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep08/150 words - 19 min 投案[投案] tóu'àn to surrender to the authorities; to turn oneself in (for a crime) 投[投] tóu to cast; to send; to throw oneself (into the river etc); to seek refuge; to place oneself into the hands of 通透[通透] tōngtòu penetrating 敞亮[敞亮] chǎngliàng bright and spacious 住处[住處] zhùchù residence; dwelling; dwelling place 王选[王選] WángXuǎn Wang Xuan (1937-2006), Chinese printing industry innovator 花钱[花錢] huāqián to spend money 名气[名氣] míngqì reputation; fame 仗[仗] zhàng weaponry; to hold (a weapon); to wield; to rely on; to depend on; war; battle 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) 小小[小小] xiǎoxiǎo very small; very few; very minor 了不起[了不起] liǎobuqǐ amazing; terrific; extraordinary 前段时间[前段時間] qiánduànshíjiān recently 进步[進步] jìnbù progress; improvement; to improve; to progress; CL:個|个[ge4] 神速[神速] shénsù lightning speed; amazingly rapid; incredible pace of development 训练[訓練] xùnliàn to train; to drill; training; CL:個|个[ge4] 新人[新人] xīnrén newcomer; fresh talent; newlywed, esp. new bride; bride and groom 无人不知[無人不知] wúrénbùzhī known to everybody 受不了[受不了] shòubùliǎo unbearable; unable to endure; can't stand 谕[諭] yù order (from above) 内室[內室] nèishì inner room; bedroom 听不懂[聽不懂] tīngbudǒng unable to make sense of what one is hearing 讽刺[諷刺] fěngcì to satirize; to mock; irony; satire; sarcasm 周折[周折] zhōuzhé twists and turns; vicissitude; complication; difficulty; effort; CL:番[fan1] 修整[修整] xiūzhěng to spruce up; to renovate; to tend (a garden); to groom (one's hair); to finish (a rough surface); to trim (a lawn); to touch up (a photo) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep08/175 words - 21 min 好处[好處] hǎochu benefit; advantage; gain; profit; also pr. [hao3 chu4]; CL:個|个[ge4] 远远[遠遠] yuǎnyuǎn distant; by far 隔[隔] gé to separate; to partition; to stand or lie between; at a distance from; after or at an interval of 中间[中間] zhōngjiān between; intermediate; mid; middle 沟[溝] gōu ditch; gutter; groove; gully; ravine; CL:道[dao4] 渠[渠] qú big; stream or canal; drain; ditch; CL:條|条[tiao2]; him (dialect); outer rim of a carriage wheel (old) 街道[街道] jiēdào street; CL:條|条[tiao2]; subdistrict; residential district 四周[四周] sìzhōu all around 环[環] huán ring; hoop; loop; (chain) link; classifier for scores in archery etc; to surround; to encircle; to hem in 植[植] zhí to plant 正门[正門] zhèngmén main entrance; main gate; portal 分别[分別] fēnbié to part or leave each other; to distinguish; difference; in different ways; differently; separately or individually 半空中[半空中] bànkōngzhōng in midair; in the air 同一[同一] tóngyī identical; the same 街区[街區] jiēqū block (between streets) 术[術] shù method; technique 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 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] 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 没收[沒收] mòshōu to confiscate; to seize 仍然[仍然] réngrán still; yet 留有[留有] liúyǒu to remain in existence; to retain 一般来说[一般來說] yībānláishuō generally speaking 摆明[擺明] bǎimíng to show clearly 偏袒[偏袒] piāntǎn to bare one shoulder; (fig.) to side with; to discriminate in favor of //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep08/200 words - 23 min 毫不留情[毫不留情] háobùliúqíng to show no quarter; ruthless; relentless 鱼[魚] yú fish; CL:條|条[tiao2],尾[wei3] 两边[兩邊] liǎngbian either side; both sides 测试[測試] cèshì to test (machinery etc); to test (students); test; quiz; exam; beta (software) 肚[肚] dù belly 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 办事[辦事] bànshì to handle (affairs); to work 踏实[踏實] tāshi firmly-based; steady; steadfast; to have peace of mind; free from anxiety; Taiwan pr. [ta4 shi2] 气量[氣量] qìliàng (lit. quantity of spirit); moral character; degree of forbearance; broad-mindedness or otherwise; tolerance; magnanimity 显示[顯示] xiǎnshì to show; to illustrate; to display; to demonstrate 举凡[舉凡] jǔfán such things as ...; examples including ... (etc); without exception; every; any 古怪[古怪] gǔguài eccentric; grotesque; oddly; queer 小肚鸡肠[小肚雞腸] xiǎodùjīcháng lit. small belly, chicken's gut (idiom); narrow-minded; petty 君主[君主] jūnzhǔ monarch; sovereign 礼贤下士[禮賢下士] lǐxiánxiàshì respect for the wise 更有甚者[更有甚者] gèngyǒushènzhě furthermore (idiom) 偏私[偏私] piānsī to practice favoritism 坚[堅] jiān strong; solid; firm; unyielding; resolute 感动[感動] gǎndòng to move (sb); to touch (sb emotionally); moving 立下[立下] lìxià to set up; to establish 补[補] bǔ to repair; to patch; to mend; to make up for; to fill (a vacancy); to supplement 首当其冲[首當其衝] shǒudāngqíchōng to bear the brunt 心计[心計] xīnjì scheming; shrewdness 全心[全心] quánxīn with heart and soul 雄图[雄圖] xióngtú grandiose plan; great ambition //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep08/225 words - 29 min 霸业[霸業] bàyè the task of establishing and maintaining hegemony 胸宽[胸寬] xiōngkuān width of chest 海[海] hǎi ocean; sea; CL:個|个[ge4],片[pian4]; great number of people or things; (dialect) numerous 摆架子[擺架子] bǎijiàzi to put on airs; to assume great airs 建议[建議] jiànyì to propose; to suggest; to recommend; proposal; suggestion; recommendation; CL:個|个[ge4],點|点[dian3] 踏进[踏進] tàjìn to set foot in; to tread (in or on); to walk into 圈子[圈子] quānzi circle; ring; (social) circle 办好[辦好] bànhǎo to manage well 人心[人心] rénxīn popular feeling; the will of the people 树立[樹立] shùlì to set up; to establish 才干[才幹] cáigàn ability; competence 远处[遠處] yuǎnchù distant place 一字不差[一字不差] yīzìbùchā word for word; verbatim 人选[人選] rénxuǎn choice of person; candidate 疼爱[疼愛] téng'ài to love dearly 在乎[在乎] zàihu to care about; equivalent of 在於|在于[zai4 yu2] 阻碍[阻礙] zǔ'ài to obstruct; to hinder; to block; obstruction; hindrance 第一步[第一步] dìyībù step one; first step 回头[回頭] huítóu to turn round; to turn one's head; later; by and by 邀约[邀約] yāoyuē to invite; to make an appointment 撤[撤] chè to remove; to take away; to withdraw 舵[舵] duò helm; rudder 区别[區別] qūbié difference; to distinguish; to discriminate; to make a distinction; CL:個|个[ge4] 忽然[忽然] hūrán suddenly; all of a sudden 不安[不安] bù'ān unpeaceful; unstable; uneasy; disturbed; restless; worried //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep08/250 words - 33 min 安静[安靜] ānjìng quiet; peaceful; calm 偌大[偌大] ruòdà so big; such a big 半夜[半夜] bànyè midnight; in the middle of the night 下雪[下雪] xiàxuě to snow 整夜[整夜] zhěngyè the whole night; all through the night 腥[腥] xīng fishy (smell) 郅[郅] zhì extremely; very 宽敞[寬敞] kuānchang spacious; wide 设计[設計] shèjì plan; design; to design; to plan; CL:個|个[ge4] 当今[當今] dāngjīn current; present; now; nowadays 从前[從前] cóngqián previously; formerly; once upon a time 胡思乱想[胡思亂想] húsīluànxiǎng to indulge in flights of fancy (idiom); to let one's imagination run wild 漩涡[漩渦] xuánwō whirlpool; eddy; vortex; (fig.) maelstrom 无拘无束[無拘無束] wújūwúshù free and unconstrained (idiom); unfettered; unbuttoned; without care or worries 自由自在[自由自在] zìyóuzìzài free and easy (idiom); carefree; leisurely 欲望[慾望] yùwàng desire; longing; appetite; craving 情感[情感] qínggǎn feeling; emotion; to move (emotionally) 新居[新居] xīnjū new residence; new home 安顿[安頓] āndùn to find a place for; to help settle down; to arrange for; undisturbed; peaceful 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 以往[以往] yǐwǎng in the past; formerly 游历[遊歷] yóulì to tour; to travel 员[員] yuán person; employee; member 烦扰[煩擾] fánrǎo to bother; to disturb; to vex 得出[得出] déchū to obtain (results); to arrive at (a conclusion) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep08/275 words - 37 min 辨[辨] biàn to distinguish; to recognize 难关[難關] nánguān difficulty; crisis 熬[熬] áo to cook on a slow fire; to extract by heating; to decoct; to endure 挺住[挺住] tǐngzhù to stand firm; to stand one's ground (in the face of adversity or pain) 叔[叔] shū uncle; father's younger brother; husband's younger brother; Taiwan pr. [shu2] 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 垂[垂] chuí to hang (down); droop; dangle; bend down; hand down; bequeath; nearly; almost; to approach 怜[憐] lián to pity 音容[音容] yīnróng voice and features; (sb's) appearance 难受[難受] nánshòu to feel unwell; to suffer pain; to be difficult to bear 龙争虎斗[龍爭虎鬥] lóngzhēnghǔdòu lit. the dragon wars, the tiger battles (idiom); fierce battle between giants 搏[搏] bó to fight; to combat; to seize; (of heart) to beat 天地[天地] tiāndì heaven and earth; world; scope; field of activity 哀[哀] āi sorrow; grief; pity; to grieve for; to pity; to lament; to condole 死死[死死] sǐsǐ rigid; unwavering; unbendable; firm (hold on sth); tenacious 感念[感念] gǎnniàn to recall fondly; to remember with emotion 禀告[稟告] bǐnggào to report (to one's superior) 仅[僅] jǐn barely; only; merely 灭[滅] miè to extinguish or put out; to go out (of a fire etc); to exterminate or wipe out; to drown 玑[璣] jī irregular pearl 建[建] jiàn to establish; to found; to set up; to build; to construct 衣钵[衣缽] yībō the cassock and alms bowl of a Buddhist master passed on to the favorite disciple (Buddhism); legacy; mantle 传给[傳給] chuángěi to pass on to; to transfer to; to hand on to; to pass to (in football etc) 处事[處事] chǔshì to handle affairs; to deal with 手法[手法] shǒufǎ technique; trick; skill //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep08/300 words - 39 min 老辣[老辣] lǎolà shrewd and ruthless; efficient and unscrupulous 多变[多變] duōbiàn fickle; multi-variate (math.) 闱[闈] wéi door to women's room; gate to palace 朝臣[朝臣] cháochén court councilor 目前[目前] mùqián at the present time; currently 共有[共有] gòngyǒu to have altogether; in all 姬妾[姬妾] jīqiè concubine 各处[各處] gèchù every place 情报[情報] qíngbào information; intelligence 网[網] wǎng net; network 缜密[縝密] zhěnmì meticulous; careful; deliberate; delicate; fine (texture) 摧毁[摧毀] cuīhuǐ to destroy; to wreck 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) 传递[傳遞] chuándì to transmit; to pass on to sb else; (math.) transitive 传达[傳達] chuándá to pass on; to convey; to relay; to transmit; transmission 聪明伶俐[聰明伶俐] cōngminglínglì clever and quick-witted 细密[細密] xìmì fine (texture); meticulous; close (analysis); detailed 暗处[暗處] ànchù secret place 明处[明處] míngchù clear place; out in the open 内容[內容] nèiróng content; substance; details; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4] 谨慎[謹慎] jǐnshèn cautious; prudent 夙夜[夙夜] sùyè morning and night; always; at all times 眠[眠] mián to sleep; to hibernate 两全[兩全] liǎngquán to satisfy both sides; to accommodate both (demands) 何不[何不] hébù why not?; why not do (sth)? //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep08/320 words - 40 min 试着[試著] shìzhe (coll.) to try to 退步[退步] tuìbù to do less well than before; to make a concession; setback; backward step; leeway; room to maneuver; fallback 另有[另有] lìngyǒu to have some other (reason etc) 当局[當局] dāngjú authorities 迷[迷] mí to bewilder; crazy about; fan; enthusiast; lost; confused 人名[人名] rénmíng personal name 越权[越權] yuèquán to go beyond one's authority; arrogation 便当[便當] biàndāng convenient; handy; easy; bento (a meal in a partitioned box); lunchbox 移送[移送] yísòng to transfer (a case, a person, files etc) 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 火炭[火炭] huǒtàn live coal; ember; burning coals 过冬[過冬] guòdōng to get through the winter 总有[總有] zǒngyǒu inevitably there will be 京师[京師] jīngshī capital of a country (literary) 虎[虎] hǔ tiger; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 狼[狼] láng wolf; CL:匹[pi3],隻|只[zhi1],條|条[tiao2] 调制[調製] tiáozhì to concoct by mixing ingredients; to prepare according to a recipe; to make (a salad, a cocktail, cosmetics etc) 安眠[安眠] ānmián to sleep peacefully 临[臨] lín to face; to overlook; to arrive; to be (just) about to; just before 焚[焚] fén to burn //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep09/25 words - 4 min 宅[宅] zhái residence; (coll.) to stay in at home; to hang around at home 天冷[天冷] tiānlěng cold weather 屋[屋] wū house; room; CL:間|间[jian1],個|个[ge4] 吉[吉] jí lucky; giga- (meaning billion or 10^9) 婶[嬸] shěn wife of father's younger brother 晏[晏] yàn late; quiet 晨[晨] chén morning; dawn; daybreak 高明[高明] gāomíng brilliant; superior; tall and bright 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] 口气[口氣] kǒuqì tone of voice; the way one speaks; manner of expression; tone 县[縣] xiàn county 倒楣[倒楣] dǎoméi variant of 倒霉[dao3 mei2] 别着急[別著急] biézháojí Don't worry! 孤山[孤山] gūshān isolated peak 一头[一頭] yītóu one head; a head full of sth; one end (of a stick); one side; headlong; directly; rapidly; simultaneously 怪兽[怪獸] guàishòu rare animal; mythical animal; monster 骚扰[騷擾] sāorǎo to disturb; to cause a commotion; to harass 村舍[村舍] cūnshè cottage 法制[法制] fǎzhì legal system and institutions 随口[隨口] suíkǒu (speak) without thinking the matter through 乱说[亂說] luànshuō to talk drivel; to make irresponsible remarks 保不齐[保不齊] bǎobuqí more likely than not; quite possible; on the cards 应验[應驗] yìngyàn to come true; to come about as predicted; to be fulfilled 过誉[過譽] guòyù to praise too much; I really don't deserve so much praise 卷宗[卷宗] juànzōng file; folder; dossier //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep09/50 words - 8 min 攥[攥] zuàn to hold; to grip; to grasp 简报[簡報] jiǎnbào presentation; briefing; (oral or written) brief report 研究[研究] yánjiū research; a study; CL:項|项[xiang4]; to research; to look into 彻底[徹底] chèdǐ thorough; thoroughly; complete 咬[咬] yǎo to bite; to nip 届时[屆時] jièshí when the time comes; at the scheduled time 职[職] zhí office; duty 出缺[出缺] chūquē to fall vacant; a job opening at a high level 相争[相爭] xiāngzhēng to vie against one another; to fight each other; mutual aggression 划分[劃分] huàfēn to divide up; to partition; to differentiate 均衡[均衡] jūnhéng equal; balanced; harmony; equilibrium 吏部[吏部] Lìbù Ministry of Appointments (in imperial China) 兵部[兵部] Bīngbù Ministry of War (in imperial China) 礼部[禮部] Lǐbù Ministry of (Confucian) Rites (in imperial China) 爪牙[爪牙] zhǎoyá pawn; lackey; accomplice (in crime); collaborator; henchman; claws and teeth 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 轿[轎] jiào sedan chair; palanquin; litter 料[料] liào material; stuff; grain; feed; to expect; to anticipate; to guess 准[準] zhǔn accurate; standard; definitely; certainly; about to become (bride, son-in-law etc); quasi-; para- 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) 冲突[衝突] chōngtū conflict; to conflict; clash of opposing forces; collision (of interests); contention 领情[領情] lǐngqíng to feel grateful to sb; to appreciate the kindness 困扰[困擾] kùnrǎo to perplex; to disturb; to cause complications 正式[正式] zhèngshì formal; official 协理[協理] xiélǐ assistant manager; to cooperate in managing //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep09/75 words - 10 min 将息[將息] jiāngxī (literary) to rest; to recuperate 言明[言明] yánmíng to state clearly 避嫌[避嫌] bìxián to avoid arousing suspicion 柏[柏] bǎi cedar; cypress; Taiwan pr. [bo2] 业[業] yè line of business; industry; occupation; job; employment; school studies; enterprise; property; (Buddhism) karma; deed; to engage in; already 幸[幸] xìng fortunate; lucky 心眼[心眼] xīnyǎn heart; intention; conscience; consideration; cleverness; tolerance 冥顽不灵[冥頑不靈] míngwánbùlíng stupid; stubborn; pigheaded 听命[聽命] tīngmìng to obey an order; to take orders; to accept a state of affairs 制约[制約] zhìyuē to restrict; condition 生路[生路] shēnglù a way to make a living; a way to survive; a way out of a predicament 良策[良策] liángcè good plan; good idea 廷尉[廷尉] tíngwèi Commandant of Justice in imperial China, one of the Nine Ministers 九卿[jiu3 qing1] 惯例[慣例] guànlì convention; usual practice 级别[級別] jíbié (military) rank; level; grade 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. 调派[調派] diàopài to send on assignment; to deploy (troops) 刑堂[刑堂] xíngtáng torture chamber 大堂[大堂] dàtáng lobby 相应[相應] xiāngyìng to correspond; answering (one another); to agree (among the part); corresponding; relevant; appropriate; (modify) accordingly 房舍[房舍] fángshè house; building 差役[差役] chāiyì forced labor of feudal tenant (corvée); bailiff of feudal yamen 延迟[延遲] yánchí to delay; to postpone; to keep putting sth off; to procrastinate; (computing) to lag 未曾[未曾] wèicéng hasn't (or haven't); hasn't ever 诏[詔] zhào imperial order //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep09/100 words - 12 min 文书[文書] wénshū document; official correspondence; secretary; secretariat 从未[從未] cóngwèi never 公文[公文] gōngwén document 圣谕[聖諭] shèngyù imperial edict; see also 上諭|上谕[shang4 yu4] 下发[下發] xiàfā to issue (a memorandum etc) to lower levels; to distribute (e.g. disaster relief to victims) 驳[駁] bó variegated; heterogeneous; to refute; to contradict; to ship by barge; a barge; a lighter (ship) 达[達] dá to attain; to reach; to amount to; to communicate; eminent 较[較] jiào to compare; to dispute; compared to; (before adj.) relatively; comparatively; rather; also pr. [jiao3] 集中[集中] jízhōng to concentrate; to centralize; to focus; centralized; concentrated; to put together 物资[物資] wùzī goods; supplies 凑手[湊手] còushǒu at hand; within easy reach; convenient; handy 左右[左右] zuǒyòu left and right; nearby; approximately; attendant; to control; to influence 晾[晾] liàng to dry in the air; (fig.) to cold-shoulder 不客气[不客氣] bùkèqi you're welcome; don't mention it; impolite; rude; blunt 死路[死路] sǐlù dead end; (fig.) the road to disaster 贤王[賢王] xiánwáng sage kings 深受[深受] shēnshòu to receive in no small measure 宠爱[寵愛] chǒng'ài to dote on sb 拥戴[擁戴] yōngdài to give one's allegiance; (popular) support 意气风发[意氣風發] yìqìfēngfā high-spirited; full of mettle 辉[輝] huī splendor; to shine upon 万万[萬萬] wànwàn absolutely; wholly 人员[人員] rényuán staff; crew; personnel; CL:個|个[ge4] 久等[久等] jiǔděng to wait for a long time 催[催] cuī to urge; to press; to prompt; to rush sb; to hasten sth; to expedite //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep09/125 words - 14 min 最多[最多] zuìduō at most; maximum; greatest (amount); maximal 凑齐[湊齊] còuqí to collect all the bits to make a whole 司法[司法] sīfǎ judicial; (administration of) justice 机构[機構] jīgòu mechanism; structure; organization; agency; institution; CL:所[suo3] 之外[之外] zhīwài outside; excluding 竭尽[竭盡] jiéjìn to use up; to exhaust 震慑[震懾] zhènshè to awe; to intimidate 当前[當前] dāngqián current; today's; modern; present; to be facing (us) 土地[土地] tǔdì land; soil; territory; CL:片[pian4],塊|块[kuai4] 兼并[兼併] jiānbìng to annex; to take over; to acquire 容忍[容忍] róngrěn to put up with; to tolerate 推行[推行] tuīxíng to put into effect; to carry out 掣肘[掣肘] chèzhǒu (lit.) to hold sb by the elbow; (fig.) to hold back; to impede; to handicap 扰乱[擾亂] rǎoluàn to disturb; to perturb; to harass 恼怒[惱怒] nǎonù resentful; angry; to enrage sb 一语中的[一語中的] yīyǔzhòngdì to hit the mark with a comment (idiom); to say sth spot on 孰[孰] shú who; which; what 法子[法子] fǎzi way; method; Taiwan pr. [fa2 zi5] 其三[其三] qísān thirdly; the third 立时[立時] lìshí right away; quickly; immediately 站住[站住] zhànzhù to stand 听候[聽候] tīnghòu to wait for (orders, a decision, a judgment) 对本[對本] duìběn (a return) equal to the capital; 100 percent profit 文臣[文臣] wénchén civilian court official (in former times) 武将[武將] wǔjiàng general; military leader; fierce man //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep09/150 words - 16 min 泾渭分明[涇渭分明] JīngWèifēnmíng as rivers Jing and Wei separate clearly (idiom); to be entirely different 明确[明確] míngquè clear-cut; definite; explicit; to clarify; to specify; to make definite 政务[政務] zhèngwù government affairs 或是[或是] huòshì or; either one or the other 自问[自問] zìwèn to ask oneself; to search one's soul; to reach a conclusion after weighing a matter 输给[輸給] shūgěi to lose to (sb); to be outdone by 错失[錯失] cuòshī fault; mistake; to miss (a chance) 全盘[全盤] quánpán overall; comprehensive 匆忙[匆忙] cōngmáng hasty; hurried 迁居[遷居] qiānjū to move (from one residence to another) 至此[至此] zhìcǐ up until now; so far 隐情[隱情] yǐnqíng sth one wishes to keep secret; ulterior motive; a subject best avoided 谙[諳] ān to be versed in; to know well 礼数[禮數] lǐshù etiquette; (old) gradation of etiquette with social status 随心[隨心] suíxīn to fulfill one's desire; to find sth satisfactory 顺意[順意] shùnyì pleasant; agreeable 审时度势[審時度勢] shěnshíduóshì to judge the hour and size up the situation; to take stock 独具[獨具] dújù to have unique (talent, insight etc) 慧眼[慧眼] huìyǎn an all-seeing mind; mental perception; insight; acumen 无须[無須] wúxū need not; not obliged to; not necessarily 际遇[際遇] jìyù luck; fate; opportunity; the ups and downs of life 垂青[垂青] chuíqīng to show appreciation for sb; to look upon sb with favor 大门[大門] dàmén entrance; door; gate; large and influential family 台[臺] tái platform; stage; terrace; stand; support; station; broadcasting station; classifier for vehicles or machines 参军[參軍] cānjūn to join the army //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep09/175 words - 19 min 列[列] liè to arrange; to line up; file; series; (in data tables) column; (Tw) row 贵司[貴司] guìsī your company (polite) 目[目] mù eye; item; section; list; catalogue; table of contents; order (taxonomy); goal; name; title 签[簽] qiān to sign one's name; visa; variant of 籤|签[qian1] 简便[簡便] jiǎnbiàn simple and convenient; handy 添麻烦[添麻煩] tiānmáfan to cause trouble for sb; to inconvenience 宜[宜] yí proper; should; suitable; appropriate 舍弃[捨棄] shěqì to give up; to abandon; to abort 由头[由頭] yóutou pretext; excuse; justification; reason 结[結] jié knot; sturdy; bond; to tie; to bind; to check out (of a hotel) 呈报[呈報] chéngbào to (submit a) report 案件[案件] ànjiàn case; instance; CL:宗[zong1],樁|桩[zhuang1],起[qi3] 豪门[豪門] háomén rich and powerful (families); aristocratic; big shots 区区[區區] qūqū insignificant; trifling; merely 应付[應付] yìngfu to deal with; to cope 施[施] shī to grant; to give; to bestow; to act; to carry out 援手[援手] yuánshǒu assistance; a helping hand; to lend a hand 快速[快速] kuàisù fast; high-speed; rapid 平复[平復] píngfù to pacify; to calm down; to be cured; to be healed 声浪[聲浪] shēnglàng clamor 耕[耕] gēng to plow; to till 农[農] nóng peasant; to farm; agriculture; diligent (old); government field official (old) 拉拢[拉攏] lālǒng to rope in; fig. to involve sb; to entice 当日[當日] dāngrì on that day 愿闻其详[願聞其詳] yuànwénqíxiáng I'd like to hear the details //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep09/200 words - 22 min 过半[過半] guòbàn over fifty percent; more than half 求之不得[求之不得] qiúzhībùdé lit. seek but fail to get (idiom); fig. exactly what one’s been looking for 派上用场[派上用場] pàishàngyòngchǎng to put to good use; to come in handy 军队[軍隊] jūnduì army; troops; CL:支[zhi1],個|个[ge4] 逼宫[逼宮] bīgōng to force the king or emperor to abdicate 走着瞧[走著瞧] zǒuzheqiáo wait and see (who is right) 绊[絆] bàn to trip; to stumble; to hinder 官司[官司] guānsi lawsuit; CL:場|场[chang2] 等于[等於] děngyú to equal; to be tantamount to 砍[砍] kǎn to chop; to cut down; to throw sth at sb 情势[情勢] qíngshì situation; circumstance 人意[人意] rényì people's expectations 大局[大局] dàjú general situation; present conditions 状况[狀況] zhuàngkuàng condition; state; situation; CL:個|个[ge4] 谕旨[諭旨] yùzhǐ imperial edict 试问[試問] shìwèn I would like to ask (usually used rhetorically); one might well ask 辖[轄] xiá to govern; to control; having jurisdiction over; linchpin of a wheel (archaic); noise of a barrow 相提并论[相提並論] xiāngtíbìnglùn to discuss two disparate things together (idiom); to mention on equal terms; to place on a par with; (often with negatives: impossible to mention X in the same breath as Y) 图谋[圖謀] túmóu to conspire 危及[危及] wēijí to endanger; to jeopardize; a danger (to life, national security etc) 违[違] wéi to disobey; to violate; to separate; to go against 奋起[奮起] fènqǐ to rise vigorously; a spirited start 反抗[反抗] fǎnkàng to resist; to rebel 表露[表露] biǎolù to show; to reveal (one's feelings etc) 亲善[親善] qīnshàn goodwill //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep09/225 words - 29 min 费尽心思[費盡心思] fèijìnxīnsi to rack one's brains (idiom); to take great pains to think sth through 安危[安危] ānwēi safety and danger; safety 息息相关[息息相關] xīxīxiāngguān closely bound up (idiom); intimately related 脑筋[腦筋] nǎojīn brains; mind; head; way of thinking 思维[思維] sīwéi (line of) thought; thinking 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° 备份[備份] bèifèn backup 招人[招人] zhāorén to be infectious; to recruit 甜瓜[甜瓜] tiánguā muskmelon 拉肚子[拉肚子] lādùzi (coll.) to have diarrhea 弟弟[弟弟] dìdi younger brother; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 鹰[鷹] yīng eagle; falcon; hawk 带去[帶去] dàiqu to take along with one 心里有数[心裡有數] xīnlǐyǒushù to know the score (idiom); to be well aware of the situation 要人[要人] yàorén important person 外放[外放] wàifàng extroverted; outgoing; to play audio through speakers (rather than through earphones); (old) to appoint to a post outside the capital 官场[官場] guānchǎng officialdom; bureaucracy 门道[門道] méndào doorway; gateway 一概[一概] yīgài all; without any exceptions; categorically 全力以赴[全力以赴] quánlìyǐfù to do at all costs; to make an all-out effort 穿上[穿上] chuānshang to put on (clothes etc) 护甲[護甲] hùjiǎ armor; bulletproof vest 翔[翔] xiáng to soar; to glide; variant of 詳|详[xiang2] 背靠背[背靠背] bèikàobèi back to back 巷[巷] xiàng lane; alley //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep09/250 words - 35 min 正经[正經] zhèngjīng decent; honorable; proper; serious; according to standards 长兄[長兄] zhǎngxiōng eldest brother 咱俩[咱倆] zánliǎ the two of us 宝物[寶物] bǎowù treasure; CL:件[jian4] 互相[互相] hùxiāng each other; mutually; mutual 关照[關照] guānzhào to take care; to keep an eye on; to look after; to tell; to remind 议事[議事] yìshì to discuss official business 名帖[名帖] míngtiě name card; business card 递进[遞進] dìjìn gradual progress; to go forward one stage at a time 声名[聲名] shēngmíng reputation; declaration 振[振] zhèn to shake; to flap; to vibrate; to resonate; to rise up with spirit; to rouse oneself 模样[模樣] múyàng look; style; appearance; approximation; about; CL:個|个[ge4]; also pr. [mo2 yang4] 几分[幾分] jǐfēn somewhat; a bit 冬至[冬至] Dōngzhì Winter Solstice, 22nd of the 24 solar terms 二十四節氣|二十四节气 22nd December-5th January 生火[生火] shēnghuǒ to make a fire; to light a fire 乔迁之喜[喬遷之喜] qiáoqiānzhīxǐ congratulations on house-moving or promotion (idiom); Best wishes for your new home! 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 贺[賀] hè to congratulate 放手[放手] fàngshǒu to let go one's hold; to give up; to have a free hand 顾虑[顧慮] gùlǜ misgivings; apprehensions 演武[演武] yǎnwǔ arms drill; to practice martial arts 认得[認得] rènde to recognize; to remember sth (or sb) on seeing it; to know 清单[清單] qīngdān list of items 纵容[縱容] zòngróng to indulge; to connive at 主犯[主犯] zhǔfàn culprit //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep09/275 words - 37 min 获[獲] huò to catch; to obtain; to capture 犯人[犯人] fànrén convict; prisoner; criminal 命案[命案] mìng'àn homicide case; murder case 村[村] cūn village 屠[屠] tú to slaughter (animals for food); to massacre 密函[密函] mìhán secret letter 手写[手寫] shǒuxiě to write by hand 师[師] shī teacher; master; expert; model; army division; (old) troops; to dispatch troops 昨晚[昨晚] zuówǎn yesterday evening; last night 骨头[骨頭] gǔtou bone; CL:根[gen1],塊|块[kuai4]; moral character; bitterness 链[鏈] liàn chain; cable (unit of length: 100 fathoms, about 185 m); chain (unit of length: 66 feet, about 20 m); to chain; to enchain 拼杀[拼殺] pīnshā to grapple (with the enemy); to fight at the risk of one's life 豪强[豪強] háoqiáng despot; tyrant; bully 结盟[結盟] jiéméng to form an alliance; to ally oneself with; allied with; aligned; to bond with 偏差[偏差] piānchā bias; deviation 判[判] pàn to judge; to sentence; to discriminate; to discern; obviously (different) 摸不着[摸不著] mōbuzháo can't touch; can't reach; (fig.) unable to get a grasp of 规律[規律] guīlǜ rule (e.g. of science); law of behavior; regular pattern; rhythm; discipline 利益[利益] lìyì benefit; (in sb's) interest; CL:個|个[ge4] 不均[不均] bùjūn uneven; distributed unevenly 从而[從而] cóng'ér thus; thereby 一视同仁[一視同仁] yīshìtóngrén to treat everyone equally favorably (idiom); not to discriminate between people 臂[臂] bì arm 人犯[人犯] rénfàn criminal; culprit; suspect (old) 情有可原[情有可原] qíngyǒukěyuán pardonable (of interruption, misunderstanding etc) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep09/300 words - 40 min 回应[回應] huíyìng to respond; response 肥肉[肥肉] féiròu fat (e.g. pork fat); fatty meat; (fig.) a gold mine; cash cow 石头[石頭] shítou stone; CL:塊|块[kuai4] 示好[示好] shìhǎo to express goodwill; to be friendly 马脚[馬腳] mǎjiǎo sth one wishes to conceal; the cat (as in "let the cat out of the bag") 人人皆知[人人皆知] rénrénjiēzhī known to everyone 纵然[縱然] zòngrán even if; even though 看法[看法] kànfǎ way of looking at a thing; view; opinion; CL:個|个[ge4] 并不[並不] bìngbù not at all; emphatically not 逝者[逝者] shìzhě the dead or departed 英灵[英靈] yīnglíng spirit of a martyr; spirit of the brave departed; person of remarkable talent 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 生前[生前] shēngqián (of a deceased) during one's life; while living 陌生人[陌生人] mòshēngrén stranger 户[戶] hù a household; door; family 部位[部位] bùwèi position; place 赵[趙] zhào to surpass (old) 平庸[平庸] píngyōng mediocre; indifferent; commonplace 担[擔] dān to undertake; to carry; to shoulder; to take responsibility 重任[重任] zhòngrèn heavy responsibility 侍郎[侍郎] shìláng ancient official title; assistant minister 堪[堪] kān to endure; may; can 大用[大用] dàyòng to put sb in powerful position; to empower 入狱[入獄] rùyù to go to jail; to be sent to prison 补缺[補缺] bǔquē to fill a vacancy; to make up for a shortage; to supply a deficiency //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep09/305 words - 41 min 务[務] wù affair; business; matter; to be engaged in; to attend to; by all means 各抒己见[各抒己見] gèshūjǐjiàn everyone gives their own view 乱套[亂套] luàntào in a mess; upside down 沈[沈] chén variant of 沉[chen2] 代理[代理] dàilǐ to act on behalf of sb in a responsible position; to act as an agent or proxy; surrogate; (computing) proxy //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/25 words - 4 min 烦恼[煩惱] fánnǎo to be worried; to be distressed; worries 清河[清河] Qīnghé Qinghe county in Xingtai 邢台[Xing2 tai2], Hebei; Qinghe district of Tieling city 鐵嶺市|铁岭市, Liaoning 积云[積雲] jīyún cumulus; heap cloud 国库[國庫] guókù public purse; state treasury; national exchequer 钱粮[錢糧] qiánliáng land tax; money and grain (given as tax or tribute) 染[染] rǎn to dye; to catch (a disease); to acquire (bad habits etc); to contaminate; to add color washes to a painting 缸[缸] gāng jar; vat; classifier for loads of laundry; CL:口[kou3] 放眼望去[放眼望去] fàngyǎnwàngqù as far as the eye can see 扎扎实实[扎扎實實] zhāzhashíshí firm; solid; reliable; real; practical 相交[相交] xiāngjiāo to cross over (e.g. traffic); to intersect; to make friends 投契[投契] tóuqì to get along well (with sb); congenial; to speculate (on financial markets) 进一步[進一步] jìnyībù one step further; to move forward a step; further onwards 蚌[蚌] bàng mussel; clam 渔[漁] yú fisherman; to fish 翁[翁] wēng elderly man; father; father-in-law; neck feathers of a bird (old) 利[利] lì sharp; favorable; advantage; benefit; profit; interest; to do good to; to benefit 人才[人才] réncái talent; talented person; looks; attractive looks 主管[主管] zhǔguǎn in charge; responsible for; person in charge; manager 兴许[興許] xìngxǔ perhaps 老家伙[老傢伙] lǎojiāhuo variant of 老家伙[lao3 jia1 huo5] 和稀泥[和稀泥] huòxīní to try to smooth things over; to paper over the issues; to gloss things over 傲慢[傲慢] àomàn arrogant; haughty 平素[平素] píngsù usually; habitually; ordinarily; normally 实事[實事] shíshì fact; actual thing; practical matter 交际[交際] jiāojì communication; social intercourse //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/50 words - 6 min 有幸[有幸] yǒuxìng fortunately 得益[得益] déyì to derive benefit 诡[詭] guǐ sly; crafty; weird; bizarre; contradictory; inconsistent 辅[輔] fǔ to assist; to complement; auxiliary 协同[協同] xiétóng to cooperate; in coordination with; coordinated; collaborate; collaboration; collaborative 接收[接收] jiēshōu reception (of transmitted signal); to receive; to accept; to admit; to take over (e.g. a factory); to expropriate 物证[物證] wùzhèng material evidence 托[托] tuō prop; support (for weight); rest (e.g. arm rest); thanks to; to hold in one's hand; to support in one's palm; to give; to base; to commit; to set; torr (unit of pressure) 总理[總理] zǒnglǐ premier; prime minister; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 协调[協調] xiétiáo to coordinate; to harmonize; to fit together; to match (colors etc); harmonious; concerted 管理[管理] guǎnlǐ to supervise; to manage; to administer; management; administration; CL:個|个[ge4] 鉴定[鑑定] jiàndìng to appraise; to identify; to evaluate 保存[保存] bǎocún to conserve; to preserve; to keep; to save (a file etc) (computing) 且不说[且不說] qiěbùshuō not to mention; leaving aside 职级[職級] zhíjí (job) position; level; grade; rank 级[級] jí level; grade; rank; step (of stairs); CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier: step, level 末流[末流] mòliú late degenerate stage 小官[小官] xiǎoguān petty official; minor functionary 口齿伶俐[口齒伶俐] kǒuchǐlínglì eloquent and fluent speaker (idiom); grandiloquence; the gift of the gab 无关[無關] wúguān unrelated; having nothing to do (with sth else) 镱[鐿] yì ytterbium (chemistry) 门楣[門楣] ménméi lintel (of a door); fig. family's social status 之所以[之所以] zhīsuǒyǐ the reason why 威严[威嚴] wēiyán dignified; imposing; august; awe-inspiring; awe; prestige; dignity 光辉[光輝] guānghuī radiance; glory; brilliant; magnificent //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/75 words - 8 min 信赖[信賴] xìnlài to trust; to have confidence in; to have faith in; to rely on 敬畏[敬畏] jìngwèi to revere 基本上[基本上] jīběnshang basically; on the whole 大部分[大部分] dàbùfen in large part; the greater part; the majority 过早[過早] guòzǎo premature; untimely 羽翼[羽翼] yǔyì wing; (fig.) assistant 引起[引起] yǐnqǐ to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse 守住[守住] shǒuzhu to hold on to; to defend; to keep; to guard 真性[真性] zhēnxìng real; the nature of sth 上位[上位] shàngwèi seat of honor; person in a high-ranking position; to be promoted to a more senior role; (genetics) epistatic 缺[缺] quē deficiency; lack; scarce; vacant post; to run short of 智谋[智謀] zhìmóu resourceful; intelligent 附[附] fù to add; to attach; to be close to; to be attached 知遇之恩[知遇之恩] zhīyùzhī'ēn lit. the kindness of recognizing sb's worth and employing him (idiom); patronage; protection 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) 坦诚[坦誠] tǎnchéng candid; frank; plain dealing 算计[算計] suànji to reckon; to calculate; to plan; to expect; to scheme 棘手[棘手] jíshǒu thorny (problem); intractable 运气[運氣] yùnqi luck (good or bad) 郊[郊] jiāo suburbs; outskirts 山区[山區] shānqū mountain area; CL:個|个[ge4] 民[民] mín the people; nationality; citizen 捕快[捕快] bǔkuài bailiff responsible for catching criminals (in imperial China) 武力[武力] wǔlì military force 有限[有限] yǒuxiàn limited; finite //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/100 words - 12 min 牠[牠] tā it (used for animals) 剿[剿] jiǎo to destroy; to extirpate 捉[捉] zhuō to clutch; to grab; to capture 奇事[奇事] qíshì marvel 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 读书人[讀書人] dúshūrén scholar; intellectual 怪罪[怪罪] guàizuì to blame 丢脸[丟臉] diūliǎn to lose face; humiliation 治军[治軍] zhìjūn running of armed forces; military management; to govern armed forces; to direct troops 大失所望[大失所望] dàshīsuǒwàng greatly disappointed 纲纪[綱紀] gāngjì law and order 涣散[渙散] huànsàn to slacken; lax; slack; disorganized 部下[部下] bùxià troops under one's command; subordinate 威仪[威儀] wēiyí majestic presence; awe-inspiring manner 大开[大開] dàkāi to open wide 眼界[眼界] yǎnjiè ken; scope 无视[無視] wúshì to ignore; to disregard 棍[棍] gùn stick; rod; truncheon 监[監] jiān to supervise; to inspect; jail; prison 刑[刑] xíng punishment; penalty; sentence; torture; corporal punishment 敕令[敕令] chìlìng Imperial order or edict (old) 协助[協助] xiézhù to provide assistance; to aid 查明[查明] chámíng to investigate and find out; to ascertain 立[立] lì to stand; to set up; to establish; to lay down; to draw up; at once; immediately 徇[徇] xùn to give in to; to be swayed by (personal considerations etc); Taiwan pr. [xun2]; to follow; to expose publicly; variant of 侚[xun4]; variant of 殉[xun4] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/125 words - 13 min 极为[極為] jíwéi extremely; exceedingly 重视[重視] zhòngshì to attach importance to sth; to value 付[付] fù to pay; to hand over to; classifier for pairs or sets of things 诏令[詔令] zhàolìng imperial order 尽心竭力[盡心竭力] jìnxīnjiélì to spare no effort (idiom); to do one's utmost 唯[唯] wéi -ism; only; alone 调用[調用] diàoyòng to transfer (for a specific purpose); to allocate; (computing) to invoke (a command, an application etc) 名录[名錄] mínglù directory 征调[徵調] zhēngdiào to conscript; to second (personnel); to requisition (supplies etc) 协[協] xié to cooperate; to harmonize; to help; to assist; to join 如下[如下] rúxià as follows 蔡[蔡] Cài surname Cai 荃[荃] quán (fragrant plant) 郎中[郎中] lángzhōng doctor (Chinese medicine); ancient official title; companions (respectful) 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 致[致] zhì to send; to devote; to deliver; to cause; to convey 丞[丞] chéng deputy 鉴[鑒] jiàn variant of 鑑|鉴[jian4] 祯[禎] zhēn auspicious; lucky 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 都尉[都尉] dūwèi military rank 袁[袁] yuán long robe (old) 岳[嶽] yuè high mountain; highest peak of a mountain ridge 关押[關押] guānyā to imprison; to lock up (in jail) 狱[獄] yù prison //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/150 words - 18 min 意见[意見] yìjiàn idea; opinion; suggestion; objection; complaint; CL:點|点[dian3],條|条[tiao2] 厢房[廂房] xiāngfáng wing (of a traditional house); side room 房[房] fáng house; room; CL:間|间[jian1]; branch of an extended family; classifier for family members (or concubines) 齐备[齊備] qíbèi all ready; available; complete 新任[新任] xīnrèn newly-appointed; newly elected; new (in a political office) 觐[覲] jìn (history) to have an audience with the Emperor 斗[鬥] dòu to fight; to struggle; to condemn; to censure; to contend; to put together; coming together 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] 平手[平手] píngshǒu (sports) draw; tie 情面[情面] qíngmiàn feelings and sensibilities; sentiment and face; sensitivity to other's feelings 弱不禁风[弱不禁風] ruòbùjīnfēng too weak to stand up to the wind (idiom); extremely delicate; fragile state of health 差距[差距] chājù disparity; gap 新鲜[新鮮] xīnxiān fresh (experience, food etc); freshness; novel; uncommon 摘[摘] zhāi to take; to borrow; to pick (flowers, fruit etc); to pluck; to select; to remove; to take off (glasses, hat etc) 童[童] tóng child 翼[翼] yì wing; area surrounding the bullseye of a target; to assist; one of the 28 constellations of Chinese astronomy; old variant of 翌 费力[費力] fèilì to expend a great deal of effort 亡魂[亡魂] wánghún soul of the deceased; departed spirit 沉[沉] chén to submerge; to immerse; to sink; to keep down; to lower; to drop; deep; profound; heavy 扳[扳] bān to pull; to turn (sth) around; to turn around (a situation); to recoup 贸然[貿然] màorán rashly; hastily; without careful consideration 勿[勿] wù do not 一家[一家] yījiā the whole family; the same family; the family ... (when preceded by a family name); group 今晚[今晚] jīnwǎn tonight 犹豫[猶豫] yóuyù to hesitate //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/175 words - 21 min 停下来[停下來] tíngxiàlái to stop 担负[擔負] dānfù to shoulder; to bear; to undertake 小弟[小弟] xiǎodì little brother; I, your little brother (humble) 邱[邱] qiū mound 活活[活活] huóhuó while still alive; simply; totally 唱戏[唱戲] chàngxì to perform in opera 伯爵[伯爵] bójué earl; count; earldom or countship (old) 官府[官府] guānfǔ authorities; feudal official 柳[柳] liǔ willow 杨[楊] yáng poplar 姐妹[姐妹] jiěmèi sisters; siblings; sister (school, city etc) 吃素[吃素] chīsù to be a vegetarian 婆子[婆子] pózi old woman 丫头[丫頭] yātou girl; servant girl; (used deprecatingly, but sometimes also as a term of endearment) 滋味[滋味] zīwèi taste; flavor; feeling 少来[少來] shǎolái refrain (from doing sth); (coll.) Come on!; Give me a break!; Save it! 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) 相逢[相逢] xiāngféng to meet (by chance); to come across 有缘[有緣] yǒuyuán related; brought together by fate 饮酒[飲酒] yǐnjiǔ to drink wine 赏月[賞月] shǎngyuè to admire the full moon 衣裳[衣裳] yīshang clothes 楼上[樓上] lóushàng upstairs 包房[包房] bāofáng compartment (of train, ship etc); private room at restaurant; rented room for karaoke; hotel room rented by the hour 英俊[英俊] yīngjùn handsome //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/200 words - 25 min 潇洒[瀟灑] xiāosǎ confident and at ease; free and easy 感到[感到] gǎndào to feel; to sense; to have the feeling that; to think that; to move; to affect 缠绵[纏綿] chánmián touching (emotions); lingering (illness) 恩爱[恩愛] ēn'ài loving affection (in a couple); conjugal love 帮衬[幫襯] bāngchèn to help; to assist financially 惹事[惹事] rěshì to cause trouble 时常[時常] shícháng often; frequently 老子[老子] lǎozi father; daddy; "I, your father" (in anger, or out of contempt); I (used arrogantly or jocularly) 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 找不着[找不著] zhǎobuzháo to be unable to find 别管[別管] biéguǎn no matter (who, what etc) 凡事[凡事] fánshì everything 砸[砸] zá to smash; to pound; to fail; to muck up; to bungle 赔[賠] péi to compensate for loss; to indemnify; to suffer a financial loss 出人命[出人命] chūrénmìng fatal; resulting in sb's death 三代[三代] sāndài three generations of a family; the three earliest dynasties (Xia, Shang and Zhou) 单传[單傳] dānchuán to have only one heir in a generation (of a family, clan etc); to be learned from only one master (of a skill, art etc) 独苗[獨苗] dúmiáo only child; sole scion 话说[話說] huàshuō It is said that ... (at the start of a narrative); to discuss; to recount 小儿[小兒] xiǎo'ér young child; (humble) my son 大祸[大禍] dàhuò disaster; calamity 竭心[竭心] jiéxīn to do one's utmost 家母[家母] jiāmǔ (polite) my mother 溺爱[溺愛] nì'ài to spoil; to pamper; to dote on 不测[不測] bùcè unexpected; measureless; unexpected circumstance; contingency; mishap //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/225 words - 27 min 老娘[老娘] lǎoniáng my old mother; I, this old woman; my old lady (colloquial); maternal grandmother; midwife 疏于[疏於] shūyú to fail to pay sufficient attention to; to be negligent in regard to; to be lacking in 狂[狂] kuáng mad; wild; violent 悖[悖] bèi to go against; to be contrary to; perverse; rebellious 平民[平民] píngmín ordinary people; commoner; civilian 伯[伯] bó father's elder brother; senior; paternal elder uncle; eldest of brothers; respectful form of address; Count, third of five orders of nobility 五等爵位[wu3 deng3 jue2 wei4] 出仕[出仕] chūshì to take up an official post 祖辈[祖輩] zǔbèi ancestors; forefathers; ancestry 荫[蔭] yìn shade 长眼[長眼] zhǎngyǎn to have eyes; (fig.) to look where one is going; to watch one's step; to be cautious 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 权利[權利] quánlì power; right; privilege 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 微薄[微薄] wēibó scanty; meager 求救[求救] qiújiù to cry for help 胆小[膽小] dǎnxiǎo cowardice; timid 怕事[怕事] pàshì timid; to be afraid of getting involved; to be afraid of getting into trouble 怒[怒] nù anger; fury; flourishing; vigorous 慌[慌] huāng to get panicky; to lose one's head; (coll.) (after 得) unbearably; terribly 甩开[甩開] shuǎikāi to shake off; to get rid of 妓馆[妓館] jìguǎn brothel 杀人案[殺人案] shārén'àn murder case; homicide case 不定[不定] bùdìng indefinite; indeterminate; (botany) adventitious 头疼[頭疼] tóuténg headache 捉拿[捉拿] zhuōná to arrest; to catch a criminal //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/250 words - 30 min 咱[咱] zán I or me; we (including both the speaker and the person spoken to) 一目了然[一目了然] yīmùliǎorán obvious at a glance (idiom) 缉拿[緝拿] jīná to arrest; to seize 送走[送走] sòngzǒu to see off; to send off 风向[風向] fēngxiàng wind direction; the way the wind is blowing; fig. trends (esp. unpredictable ones); how things are developing; course of events 死罪[死罪] sǐzuì mortal crime; capital offense 不在乎[不在乎] bùzàihu not to care 无罪[無罪] wúzuì innocent; guileless; not guilty (of crime) 开释[開釋] kāishì to release (a prisoner) 天大[天大] tiāndà gargantuan; as big as the sky; enormous 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) 过节[過節] guòjié to celebrate a festival; after the celebrations (i.e. once the festival is over) 电[電] diàn electric; electricity; electrical 拍马屁[拍馬屁] pāimǎpì to flatter; to fawn on; to butter sb up; toadying; boot-licking 总而言之[總而言之] zǒng'éryánzhī in short; in a word; in brief 奉命[奉命] fèngmìng to receive orders; to follow orders; to act under orders 昨夜[昨夜] zuóyè last night 杨柳[楊柳] yángliǔ willow tree; poplar and willow; name of traditional tune 潜逃[潛逃] qiántáo to abscond; to slink off 贵府[貴府] guìfǔ your home (honorific) 妓院[妓院] jìyuàn brothel; whorehouse 可怕[可怕] kěpà awful; dreadful; fearful; formidable; frightful; scary; hideous; horrible; terrible; terribly 结成[結成] jiéchéng to form; to forge (alliances etc) 投桃报李[投桃報李] tóutáobàolǐ toss a peach, get back a plum (idiom); to return a favor; to exchange gifts; Scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours. 模糊[模糊] móhu vague; indistinct; fuzzy //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/275 words - 34 min 证词[證詞] zhèngcí testimony 纰漏[紕漏] pīlòu careless mistake; slip-up 复核[復核] fùhé to reconsider; to reexamine; to review (e.g. a report prior to accepting it) 充分[充分] chōngfèn ample; sufficient; adequate; full; fully; to the full 重审[重審] chóngshěn to re-investigate; to investigate and reconsider a judgment 到案[到案] dào'àn to make an appearance in court 一连[一連] yīlián in a row; in succession; running 府尹[府尹] fǔyǐn magistrate; prefect 过年[過年] guònián to celebrate the Chinese New Year 明年[明年] míngnián next year 运道[運道] yùndao fortune; luck; fate 安慰[安慰] ānwèi to comfort; to console; CL:個|个[ge4] 加紧[加緊] jiājǐn to intensify; to speed up; to step up 审理[審理] shěnlǐ to hear (a case) 体谅[體諒] tǐliàng to empathize; to allow (for sth); to show understanding; to appreciate 久远[久遠] jiǔyuǎn old; ancient; far away 摧[摧] cuī to break; to destroy; to devastate; to ravage; to repress 朽[朽] xiǔ rotten 审结[審結] shěnjié to adjudicate; to finish a trial; to try and pass verdict 误杀[誤殺] wùshā to mistakenly kill; manslaughter 闷闷不乐[悶悶不樂] mènmènbùlè depressed; sulky; moody; unhappy 隆冬[隆冬] lóngdōng midwinter; the depth of winter 时节[時節] shíjié season; time 泡温泉[泡溫泉] pàowēnquán to soak in a spa or hot spring 虎丘[虎丘] Hǔqiū Huqiu district of Suzhou city 蘇州市|苏州市[Su1 zhou1 shi4], Jiangsu //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/300 words - 36 min 汤[湯] tāng soup; hot or boiling water; decoction of medicinal herbs; water in which sth has been boiled 池子[池子] chízi pond; bathhouse pool; dance floor of a ballroom; (old) stalls (front rows in a theater) 纪[紀] jì order; discipline; age; era; period; to chronicle 叔父[叔父] shūfù father's younger brother; uncle 诗[詩] shī poem; CL:首[shou3]; poetry; verse 风流[風流] fēngliú distinguished and accomplished; outstanding; talented in letters and unconventional in lifestyle; romantic; dissolute; loose 率真[率真] shuàizhēn frank and sincere; candid 率[率] lǜ rate; frequency 率[率] shuài to lead; to command; rash; hasty; frank; straightforward; generally; usually 平身[平身] píngshēn (old) to stand up (after kowtowing); You may rise. 及其[及其] jíqí (conjunction linking two nouns) and its ...; and their ...; and his ...; and her ... 共计[共計] gòngjì to sum up to; to total 毁灭[毀滅] huǐmiè to perish; to ruin; to destroy 贿赂[賄賂] huìlù to bribe; a bribe 证人[證人] zhèngrén witness 均[均] jūn equal; even; all; uniform 拟[擬] nǐ to plan to; to draft (a plan); to imitate; to assess; to compare; pseudo- 决[決] jué to decide; to determine; to execute (sb); (of a dam etc) to breach or burst; definitely; certainly 家产[家產] jiāchǎn family property 侧门[側門] cèmén side door 案文[案文] ànwén text 执笔[執筆] zhíbǐ to write; to do the actual writing 条理[條理] tiáolǐ arrangement; order; tidiness 惶恐[惶恐] huángkǒng terrified 力求[力求] lìqiú to make every effort to; striving to do one's best 稳定[穩定] wěndìng steady; stable; stability; to stabilize; to pacify //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/325 words - 39 min 对了[對了] duìle Correct!; Oh, that's right, ... (when one suddenly remembers sth one wanted to mention); Oh, by the way, ... 团团转[團團轉] tuántuánzhuàn to go round and round; running around in circles; fig. frantically busy 最为[最為] zuìwéi the most 大体[大體] dàtǐ in general; more or less; in rough terms; basically; on the whole; overall situation; the big picture; (Tw) remains (of a dead person) 孩儿[孩兒] hái'ér child 打杂[打雜] dǎzá to do odd jobs; to do unskilled work 心胸[心胸] xīnxiōng breadth of mind 缎[緞] duàn satin 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) 添乱[添亂] tiānluàn (coll.) to cause trouble for sb; to inconvenience 想不通[想不通] xiǎngbutōng unable to understand; unable to get over 动气[動氣] dòngqì to get angry 无功受禄[無功受祿] wúgōngshòulù to get undeserved rewards (idiom) 用不着[用不著] yòngbuzháo not need; have no use for 弟妹[弟妹] dìmèi younger sibling; younger brother's wife 适用[適用] shìyòng to be applicable 侧[側] cè the side; to incline towards; to lean; inclined; lateral; side 规格[規格] guīgé standard; norm; specification 较真[較真] jiàozhēn serious; in earnest 正月[正月] Zhēngyuè first month of the lunar year 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 赏光[賞光] shǎngguāng to do sb the honor (of attending etc); to put in an appearance; to show up 往年[往年] wǎngnián in former years; in previous years 帖子[帖子] tiězi card; invitation; message; (forum) post 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) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep10/340 words - 41 min 嫂[嫂] sǎo older brother's wife; sister-in-law 正值[正值] zhèngzhí just at the time of; honest; upright; (math.) positive value 烦闷[煩悶] fánmèn moody; gloomy 拘[拘] jū to capture; to restrain; to constrain; to adhere rigidly to; inflexible 喝酒[喝酒] hējiǔ to drink (alcohol) 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) 琵琶[琵琶] pípa pipa, Chinese lute, with 4 strings, a large pear-shaped body and a fretted fingerboard 没法[沒法] méifǎ at a loss; unable to do anything about it; to have no choice 歌舞[歌舞] gēwǔ singing and dancing 一流[一流] yīliú top quality; front ranking 舞娘[舞孃] wǔniáng female dancer 神韵[神韻] shényùn charm or grace (in poetry or art) 语[語] yǔ dialect; language; speech 跳舞[跳舞] tiàowǔ to dance 他杀[他殺] tāshā homicide (law) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep11/25 words - 4 min 官差[官差] guānchāi official business; government workmen; odd-job men 人证[人證] rénzhèng witness testimony 现场[現場] xiànchǎng the scene (of a crime, accident etc); (on) the spot; (at) the site 传讯[傳訊] chuánxùn to summon (a witness); to subpoena 在场[在場] zàichǎng to be present; to be on the scene 不理[不理] bùlǐ to refuse to acknowledge; to pay no attention to; to take no notice of; to ignore 风花雪月[風花雪月] fēnghuāxuěyuè wind, flower, snow and moon, trite poetry subject (idiom); effete language without substance; love affair; romance is in the air; dissipated life 真相[真相] zhēnxiàng the truth about sth; the actual facts 翻脸[翻臉] fānliǎn to fall out with sb; to become hostile 连累[連累] liánlěi to involve; to implicate sb; to spread to others (harm, trouble, damage etc) 幸亏[幸虧] xìngkuī fortunately; luckily 意识[意識] yìshí consciousness; awareness; to be aware; to realize 女流[女流] nǚliú (derog.) woman 向往[嚮往] xiàngwǎng to yearn for; to look forward to 君臣[君臣] jūnchén a ruler and his ministers (old) 际会[際會] jìhuì opportunity; chance 传奇[傳奇] chuánqí legendary; fantasy saga; romance; short stories of the Tang and Song Dynasty 宵夜[宵夜] xiāoyè midnight snack; late-night snack 上好[上好] shànghǎo first-rate; top-notch 犯案[犯案] fàn'àn to commit a crime or offence 琐事[瑣事] suǒshì trifle 尽快[盡快] jìnkuài see 儘快|尽快[jin3 kuai4] 复位[復位] fùwèi to restore sb or sth to its original position; to regain the throne; to reset (a dislocated joint, an electronic device etc); reset 瞎[瞎] xiā blind; groundlessly; foolishly; to no purpose 何尝[何嘗] hécháng (rhetorical question) when?; how?; it's not that... //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep11/50 words - 7 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 新年[新年] xīnnián New Year; CL:個|个[ge4] 年终[年終] niánzhōng end of the year 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 仪典[儀典] yídiǎn ceremony 受苦[受苦] shòukǔ to suffer hardship 陈[陳] chén to lay out; to exhibit; to display; to narrate; to state; to explain; to tell; old; stale 上任[上任] shàngrèn to take office; previous (incumbent); predecessor 不满[不滿] bùmǎn resentful; discontented; dissatisfied 银子[銀子] yínzi money; silver 放纵[放縱] fàngzòng to indulge; to pamper; to connive at; permissive; indulgent; self-indulgent; unrestrained; undisciplined; uncultured; boorish 贩子[販子] fànzi trafficker; dealer; monger; peddler 货[貨] huò goods; money; commodity; CL:個|个[ge4] 过境[過境] guòjìng to pass through a country's territory; transit 胆识[膽識] dǎnshí courage and insight 礼制[禮制] lǐzhì etiquette; system of rites 主祭[主祭] zhǔjì to perform the sacrificial rites at a funeral 以下[以下] yǐxià that level or lower; that amount or less; the following 上台[上台] shàngtái to rise to power (in politics); to go on stage (in the theater) 侍[侍] shì to serve; to attend upon 洒[灑] sǎ to sprinkle; to spray; to spill; to shed 衣裙[衣裙] yīqún female clothing 触[觸] chù to touch; to make contact with sth; to stir up sb's emotions 妃嫔[妃嬪] fēipín imperial concubine 矛盾[矛盾] máodùn contradiction; CL:個|个[ge4]; conflicting views; contradictory //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep11/75 words - 9 min 指教[指教] zhǐjiào to give advice or comments 利害[利害] lìhai terrible; formidable; serious; devastating; tough; capable; sharp; severe; fierce 规制[規制] guīzhì to regulate; rules and regulations; regulatory; style and structure (esp. of building) 意义[意義] yìyì sense; meaning; significance; importance; CL:個|个[ge4] 来年[來年] láinián next year; the coming year 平顺[平順] píngshùn smooth; smooth-going; plain sailing 与否[與否] yǔfǒu whether or not (at the end of a phrase) 马虎[馬虎] mǎhu careless; sloppy; negligent; skimpy 祭礼[祭禮] jìlǐ sacrificial offerings; worship; religious rite 条陈[條陳] tiáochén to lay out (an argument) item by item; memorandum to a superior 说得上[說得上] shuōdeshàng can be counted or regarded as; to be able to tell or answer; to deserve mention 年尾[年尾] niánwěi end of the year 仪[儀] yí apparatus; rites; appearance; present; ceremony 程[程] chéng rule; order; regulations; formula; journey; procedure; sequence 好说[好說] hǎoshuō easy to deal with; not a problem; (polite answer) you flatter me 生母[生母] shēngmǔ natural mother; birth mother 品级[品級] pǐnjí workmanship 位次[位次] wèicì place (in numbered sequence); degree on employment scale 奉召[奉召] fèngzhào to receive orders 来回[來回] láihuí to make a round trip; return journey; back and forth; to and fro; repeatedly 西北[西北] xīběi northwest 军需[軍需] jūnxū military supplies 回报[回報] huíbào (in) return; reciprocation; payback; retaliation; to report back; to reciprocate 督办[督辦] dūbàn to oversee; to supervise; superintendent 览[覽] lǎn to look at; to view; to read //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep11/100 words - 12 min 要务[要務] yàowù key task; important affair 贤[賢] xián worthy or virtuous person; honorific used for a person of the same or a younger generation 居功[居功] jūgōng to claim credit for oneself 伟[偉] wěi big; large; great 不恭[不恭] bùgōng disrespectful 非议[非議] fēiyì to criticize 家事[家事] jiāshì family matters; domestic affairs; housework 置喙[置喙] zhìhuì to offer an opinion; to comment (on the issue); to have a say (in the matter) 犹疑[猶疑] yóuyí to hesitate 获罪[獲罪] huòzuì to commit a crime 轻侮[輕侮] qīngwǔ to slight; to scorn 赦免[赦免] shèmiǎn to pardon; to absolve; to exempt from punishment 恳请[懇請] kěnqǐng to request earnestly 更加[更加] gèngjiā more (than sth else); even more 愤恨[憤恨] fènhèn to hate; hatred; to resent; embittered 斥[斥] chì to blame; to reprove; to reprimand; to expel; to oust; to reconnoiter; (of territory) to expand; saline marsh 处罚[處罰] chǔfá to penalize; to punish 极大[極大] jídà maximum; enormous 外人[外人] wàirén outsider; foreigner; stranger 滋长[滋長] zīzhǎng to grow (usually of abstract things); to yield; to develop 恃[恃] shì to rely on; mother (formal) 傲[傲] ào proud; arrogant; to despise; unyielding; to defy 打压[打壓] dǎyā to suppress; to beat down 程度[程度] chéngdù degree (level or extent); level; CL:個|个[ge4] 及早[及早] jízǎo at the earliest possible time; as soon as possible //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep11/125 words - 17 min 节制[節制] jiézhì to control; to restrict; to moderate; to temper; moderation; sobriety; to administer 重典[重典] zhòngdiǎn important classic text; cruel torture; severe punishment 金门[金門] Jīnmén Kinmen or Quemoy islands off the Fujian coast, administered by Taiwan; Jinmen county in Quanzhou 泉州[Quan2 zhou1], Fujian, PRC 暴怒[暴怒] bàonù to fly into a rage; to rage violently 新春[新春] xīnchūn the beginning of Spring; the 10 or 20 days following the lunar New Year's Day 将近[將近] jiāngjìn almost; nearly; close to 喜好[喜好] xǐhào to like; fond of; to prefer; to love; one's tastes; preference 年年[年年] niánnián year after year; yearly; every year; annually 劝慰[勸慰] quànwèi to console 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] 欺辱[欺辱] qīrǔ to humiliate; humiliation 心寒[心寒] xīnhán bitterly disappointed; frightened 全身而退[全身而退] quánshēn'értuì to escape unscathed; to get through in one piece 恼[惱] nǎo to get angry 看透[看透] kàntòu to understand thoroughly; to see beyond the facade; to see through (sb) 威[威] wēi power; might; prestige 点子[點子] diǎnzi spot; point; dot; speck; drop (of liquid); droplet; point (of argument); idea; crux; indication; pointer 诏旨[詔旨] zhàozhǐ an Imperial edict 楠木[楠木] nánmù Phoebe zhennan; Machilus nanmu; Chinese cedar; Chinese giant redwood 椅子[椅子] yǐzi chair; CL:把[ba3],套[tao4] 印[印] yìn to print; to mark; to engrave; a seal; a print; a stamp; a mark; a trace; image 苦处[苦處] kǔchu suffering; distress 年底[年底] niándǐ the end of the year; year-end 祭酒[祭酒] jìjiǔ to offer a libation; person who performs the libation before a banquet; senior member of a profession; important government post in imperial China 台上[臺上] táishàng on stage //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep11/150 words - 20 min 服侍[服侍] fúshi to attend to; to care for (patients etc); to look after; to wait upon; to serve; also written 伏侍, see also 服事[fu2 shi4] 谢罪[謝罪] xièzuì to apologize for an offense; to offer one's apology for a fault 记不住[記不住] jìbuzhù can't remember 抚[撫] fǔ to comfort; to console; to stroke; to caress; an old term for province or provincial governor 冠[冠] guān hat; crown; crest; cap 并肩[並肩] bìngjiān alongside; shoulder to shoulder; side by side; abreast 站立[站立] zhànlì to stand; standing; on one's feet 敏感[敏感] mǐngǎn sensitive; susceptible 提出[提出] tíchū to raise (an issue); to propose; to put forward; to suggest; to post (on a website); to withdraw (cash) 异议[異議] yìyì objection; dissent 祭典[祭典] jìdiǎn sacrificial ceremony; religious festival 具体[具體] jùtǐ concrete; definite; specific 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 上风[上風] shàngfēng on the up; currently winning; rising (in popularity etc) 甜[甜] tián sweet 诸[諸] zhū all; various 核查[核查] héchá to examine; to inspect 精细[精細] jīngxì fine; meticulous; careful 田[田] tián field; farm; CL:片[pian4] 劾[劾] hé to impeach 胡言乱语[胡言亂語] húyánluànyǔ babbling nonsense (idiom); crazy and unfounded ravings; double Dutch 弹劾[彈劾] tánhé to accuse of misconduct (in official task); to impeach 明知[明知] míngzhī to be fully aware of; to know perfectly well 规程[規程] guīchéng rules; regulations 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) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep11/175 words - 21 min 纠正[糾正] jiūzhèng to correct; to make right 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 僭[僭] jiàn to usurp 不曾[不曾] bùcéng hasn't yet; hasn't ever 一言[一言] yīyán one sentence; brief remark 谏[諫] jiàn to remonstrate; to admonish 阻[阻] zǔ to hinder; to block; to obstruct 凭什么[憑什麼] píngshénme (spoken) why?; for which reason? 恪守[恪守] kèshǒu to scrupulously abide by 逾[逾] yú to exceed; to go beyond; to transcend; to cross over; to jump over 矩[矩] jǔ carpenter's square; rule; regulation; pattern; to carve 颜[顏] yán color; face; countenance 篇[篇] piān sheet; piece of writing; bound set of bamboo slips used for record keeping (old); classifier for written items: chapter, article 诬告[誣告] wūgào to frame sb; to accuse falsely 大臣[大臣] dàchén chancellor (of a monarchy); cabinet minister 无中生有[無中生有] wúzhōngshēngyǒu to create something from nothing (idiom) 历任[歷任] lìrèn (of one person) to hold the successive posts of; (of several persons) the successive (presidents etc) 治国[治國] zhìguó to rule a country 究[究] jiū after all; to investigate; to study carefully; Taiwan pr. [jiu4] 两相[兩相] liǎngxiāng both sides 争执[爭執] zhēngzhí to dispute; to disagree; to argue opinionatedly; to wrangle 在野[在野] zàiyě to be out of (political) office; to be out of power 宿儒[宿儒] sùrú experienced scholar; old expert in the field 辩论[辯論] biànlùn debate; argument; to argue over; CL:場|场[chang3],次[ci4] 礼仪[禮儀] lǐyí etiquette; ceremony //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep11/200 words - 23 min 疏失[疏失] shūshī to make a (careless) mistake; oversight 尊卑[尊卑] zūnbēi superior and subordinate; social ranking 废弛[廢弛] fèichí to fall into disuse (of laws, customs etc); to neglect 途[途] tú way; route; road 亦[亦] yì also 盛举[盛舉] shèngjǔ grand event; magnificent undertaking 太祖[太祖] tàizǔ Great Ancestor (posthumous title, e.g. for the founder of a dynasty) 太宗[太宗] Tàizōng posthumous name given to second emperor of a dynasty; King Taejong of Joseon Korea (1367-1422), reigned 1400-1418 年间[年間] niánjiān in the years of; during those years; period (of dynasty or decade) 迄今[迄今] qìjīn so far; to date; until now 仍[仍] réng still; yet; to remain 佳话[佳話] jiāhuà story or deed that captures the imagination and is spread far and wide 不悦[不悅] bùyuè displeased; annoyed 几年[幾年] jǐnián a few years; several years; how many years 放在眼里[放在眼裡] fàngzàiyǎnlǐ to pay attention to; to care about; to attach importance to 归根结底[歸根結底] guīgēnjiédǐ in the final analysis; ultimately 修复[修復] xiūfù to restore; to renovate; restoration; (computing) to fix (a bug) 挽回[挽回] wǎnhuí to retrieve; to redeem 场论[場論] chǎnglùn field theory (physics) 大大[大大] dàdà greatly; enormously; (dialect) dad; uncle 强调[強調] qiángdiào to emphasize (a statement); to stress 忽略[忽略] hūlüè to neglect; to overlook; to ignore 嫡子[嫡子] dízǐ son of first wife 庶[庶] shù numerous; common people (or populace); born of a concubine 废[廢] fèi to abolish; to abandon; to abrogate; to discard; to depose; to oust; crippled; abandoned; waste //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep11/225 words - 27 min 大惊小怪[大驚小怪] dàjīngxiǎoguài to make a fuss about nothing (idiom) 眼福[眼福] yǎnfú a treat for the eyes; the rare chance of seeing sth beautiful 乔迁[喬遷] qiáoqiān to move (to a superior place); promotion 贺礼[賀禮] hèlǐ congratulatory gift 愤懑[憤懣] fènmèn depressed; resentful; discontented; indignant; perturbed 宏大[宏大] hóngdà great; grand 钩心斗角[鉤心鬥角] gōuxīndòujiǎo variant of 勾心鬥角|勾心斗角[gou1 xin1 dou4 jiao3] 汹[洶] xiōng torrential rush; tumultuous 顺畅[順暢] shùnchàng smooth and unhindered; fluent 争宠[爭寵] zhēngchǒng to strive for favor 日盛[日盛] rìshèng more flourishing by the day 见解[見解] jiànjiě opinion; view; understanding 看好[看好] kànhǎo optimistic (about the outcome); bullish; to think highly of; to support 膝下[膝下] xīxià at the knee (in reference to children); (salutation used in letters to parents or grandparents) 册封[冊封] cèfēng to confer a title upon sb; to dub; to crown; to invest with rank or title 庶子[庶子] shùzǐ bastard; commoner son of royalty 来势[來勢] láishì momentum of sth approaching 有备而来[有備而來] yǒubèi'érlái to come prepared 怯[怯] qiè timid; cowardly; rustic; Taiwan pr. [que4] 沽名钓誉[沽名釣譽] gūmíngdiàoyù to angle for fame (idiom); to fish for compliments 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 文士[文士] wénshì literati; scholar 方面[方面] fāngmiàn respect; aspect; field; side; CL:個|个[ge4] 下功夫[下功夫] xiàgōngfu see 下工夫[xia4 gong1 fu5] 名望[名望] míngwàng renown; prestige //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep11/250 words - 28 min 吝啬[吝嗇] lìnsè stingy; mean; miserly 财帛[財帛] cáibó wealth; money 德高望重[德高望重] dégāowàngzhòng a person of virtue and prestige; a person of good moral standing and reputation 学问[學問] xuéwèn learning; knowledge; CL:個|个[ge4] 冻[凍] dòng to freeze; to feel very cold; aspic or jelly 炭[炭] tàn wood charcoal; coal 日夜[日夜] rìyè day and night; around the clock 兽[獸] shòu beast; animal; beastly; bestial 银屑[銀屑] yínxiè silver chloride AgCL 晚间[晚間] wǎnjiān evening; night 餐食[餐食] cānshí food; meal 衣物[衣物] yīwù clothing; clothing and other personal items 精心[精心] jīngxīn with utmost care; fine; meticulous; detailed 供养[供養] gōngyǎng to supply; to provide for one's elders; to support one's parents 丰厚[豐厚] fēnghòu generous; ample 早晚[早晚] zǎowǎn morning and evening; sooner or later 血本[血本] xuèběn hard-earned capital 声势[聲勢] shēngshì fame and power; prestige; influence; impetus; momentum 顺带[順帶] shùndài (do sth) in passing; incidentally (while doing sth else) 偏颇[偏頗] piānpō biased; partial 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) 挑起[挑起] tiǎoqǐ to provoke; to stir up; to incite 大胜[大勝] dàshèng to defeat decisively; to win decisively; great victory; triumph 得不偿失[得不償失] débùchángshī the gains do not make up for the losses (idiom) 阵容[陣容] zhènróng troop arrangement; battle formation; lineup (of a sports team etc) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep11/275 words - 34 min 轻敌[輕敵] qīngdí to underestimate the enemy 周[周] zhōu to make a circuit; to circle; circle; circumference; lap; cycle; complete; all; all over; thorough; to help financially 庙堂[廟堂] miàotáng imperial ancestral temple; imperial court; temple 不论[不論] bùlùn whatever; no matter what (who, how etc); regardless of; not to discuss 王室[王室] wángshì royal family; royal household 公卿[公卿] gōngqīng high-ranking officials in the court of a Chinese emperor 寒冬[寒冬] hándōng wintry 腊月[臘月] Làyuè twelfth lunar month 皇城[皇城] Huángchéng Imperial City, inner part of Beijing, with the Forbidden City at its center 事在人为[事在人為] shìzàirénwéi the matter depends on the individual (idiom); it is a matter for your own effort; With effort, one can achieve anything. 全副[全副] quánfù completely 车驾[車駕] jūjià carriage 灵[靈] líng quick; alert; efficacious; effective; to come true; spirit; departed soul; coffin 不止[不止] bùzhǐ incessantly; without end; more than; not limited to 成败[成敗] chéngbài success or failure 愁[愁] chóu to worry about 问世[問世] wènshì to be published; to come out 俗人[俗人] súrén common people; laity (i.e. not priests) 空口[空口] kōngkǒu incomplete meal of a single dish; meat or vegetable dish without rice or wine; rice without meat or vegetables 舌[舌] shé tongue 帖[帖] tiē fitting snugly; appropriate; suitable; variant of 貼|贴[tie1]; to paste; to obey 旧友[舊友] jiùyǒu old friend 信物[信物] xìnwù keepsake; token 奉天[奉天] Fèngtiān old name for Shenyang 瀋陽|沈阳 in modern Liaoning province 金钟[金鐘] jīnzhōng Admiralty, Hong Kong //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep11/296 words - 41 min 响[響] xiǎng echo; sound; noise; to make a sound; to sound; to ring; loud; classifier for noises 蝉[蟬] chán cicada 脾[脾] pí spleen 双手[雙手] shuāngshǒu both hands 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 弓[弓] gōng a bow (weapon); CL:張|张[zhang1]; to bend; to arch (one's back etc) 地狱[地獄] dìyù hell; infernal; underworld 加入[加入] jiārù to become a member; to join; to mix into; to participate in; to add in 阵营[陣營] zhènyíng group of people; camp; faction; sides in a dispute 顾念[顧念] gùniàn to care for; to worry about 惧[懼] jù to fear 赠[贈] zèng to give as a present; to repel; to bestow an honorary title after death (old) 晚辈[晚輩] wǎnbèi the younger generation; those who come after 受教[受教] shòujiào to receive instruction; to benefit from advice 傅[傅] fù tutor 从不[從不] cóngbù never 广[廣] guǎng wide; numerous; to spread 得意门生[得意門生] déyìménshēng favorite pupil 寥[寥] liáo empty; lonesome; very few 足下[足下] zúxià you (used to a superior or between persons of the same generation); below the foot 谋面[謀面] móumiàn to meet //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep12/25 words - 3 min 学艺[學藝] xuéyì to learn a skill or art 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) 恩师[恩師] ēnshī (greatly respected) teacher 盛名[盛名] shèngmíng famous reputation 时隔[時隔] shígé separated in time (usu. followed by a quantity of time) 老兄[老兄] lǎoxiōng 'old chap' (form of address between male friends) 却是[卻是] quèshì nevertheless; actually; the fact is ... 满腔[滿腔] mǎnqiāng one's heart filled with; full of (joy) 誓[誓] shì oath; vow; to swear; to pledge 步入[步入] bùrù to step into; to enter 龙[龍] lóng dragon; CL:條|条[tiao2]; imperial 衷[衷] zhōng inner feelings 肠[腸] cháng intestines 直言不讳[直言不諱] zhíyánbùhuì to speak bluntly (idiom); not to mince words 治学[治學] zhìxué scholarship; high-level study; to do scholarly research; to pursue a high level of study 世事[世事] shìshì affairs of life; things of the world 万物[萬物] wànwù all living things 彰[彰] zhāng clear; conspicuous; manifest 违心[違心] wéixīn false; untrue to one's convictions; against one's will; disloyal 妄[妄] wàng absurd; fantastic; presumptuous; rash 立身[立身] lìshēn to stand up; to conduct oneself 佩戴[佩戴] pèidài to wear (as accessories) 寓意[寓意] yùyì moral (of a story); lesson to be learned; implication; message; import; metaphorical meaning 澹[澹] dàn tranquil; placid; quiet 泊[泊] bó to anchor; touch at; to moor //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep12/50 words - 5 min 兮[兮] xī (particle in old Chinese similar to 啊) 怡[怡] yí harmony; pleased 吟[吟] yín to chant; to recite; to moan; to groan; cry (of certain animals and insects); song (ancient poem) 皦[皦] jiǎo sparkling; bright 弥[彌] mí full; to fill; completely; more 厉[厲] lì strict; severe 贞[貞] zhēn chaste 高足[高足] gāozú honorific: Your distinguished disciple; Your most brilliant pupil 把手[把手] bǎshou handle; grip; knob 伸[伸] shēn to stretch; to extend 年迈[年邁] niánmài old; aged 旧情[舊情] jiùqíng old affection 远行[遠行] yuǎnxíng a long journey; far from home 莫名[莫名] mòmíng indescribable; ineffable 慢说[慢說] mànshuō not to mention ... (i.e. in addition to sth) 遭[遭] zāo to meet by chance (usually with misfortune); classifier for events: time, turn, incident 边塞[邊塞] biānsài frontier fortress 一行[一行] yīxíng party; delegation 在所不辞[在所不辭] zàisuǒbùcí not to refuse to (idiom); not to hesitate to 心爱[心愛] xīn'ài beloved 飞扬[飛揚] fēiyáng to rise; to fly upward 聪颖[聰穎] cōngyǐng smart; intelligent 彼[彼] bǐ that; those; (one) another 璧[璧] bì jade annulus 无缘[無緣] wúyuán to have no opportunity; no way (of doing sth); no chance; no connection; not placed (in a competition); (in pop lyrics) no chance of love, no place to be together etc //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep12/75 words - 12 min 疑心[疑心] yíxīn suspicion; to suspect 多方[多方] duōfāng in many ways; from all sides 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 深不可测[深不可測] shēnbùkěcè deep and unmeasurable (idiom); unfathomable depths; incomprehensible; enigmatic and impossible to predict 落拓[落拓] luòtuò down and out; in dire straits; unrestrained; unconventional 不问[不問] bùwèn to pay no attention to; to disregard; to ignore; to let go unpunished; to let off 出处[出處] chūchù source (esp. of quotation or literary allusion); origin; where sth comes from 义士[義士] yìshì high-minded and righteous person; patriot; loyalist 峥[崢] zhēng excel; lofty 副将[副將] fùjiàng deputy general 握[握] wò to hold; to grasp; to clench (one's fist); to master; classifier: a handful 天下第一[天下第一] tiānxiàdìyī first under heaven; number one in the country 命令[命令] mìnglìng order; command; CL:道[dao4],個|个[ge4] 叛军[叛軍] pànjūn rebel army 那时候[那時候] nàshíhou at that time 叛国[叛國] pànguó treason 评说[評說] píngshuō to comment; to evaluate 叛[叛] pàn to betray; to rebel; to revolt 平反[平反] píngfǎn to redress (an injustice); to rehabilitate (sb whose reputation was unjustly sullied) 杰作[傑作] jiézuò masterpiece 安歇[安歇] ānxiē to go to bed; to retire for the night 世道[世道] shìdào the ways of the world; the morals of the time 苍茫[蒼茫] cāngmáng boundless; vast; hazy (distant horizon) 前途未卜[前途未卜] qiántúwèibǔ hanging in the balance; the future is hard to forecast; ¿Qué serà?; who knows what the future holds? 佑[佑] yòu to assist; to protect //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep12/100 words - 20 min 洗脱[洗脫] xǐtuō to cleanse; to purge; to wash away 冤屈[冤屈] yuānqū to receive unjust treatment; injustice 询问[詢問] xúnwèn to inquire 追问[追問] zhuīwèn to question closely; to investigate in detail; to examine minutely; to get to the heart of the matter 作答[作答] zuòdá to answer; to respond 居首[居首] jūshǒu leading; in first place; top of the list 无名[無名] wúmíng nameless; obscure 暴露[暴露] bàolù to expose; to reveal; to lay bare; also pr. [pu4 lu4] 骨[骨] gǔ bone 葬[葬] zàng to bury (the dead); to inter 魂[魂] hún soul; spirit; immortal soul, i.e. that can be detached from the body 墓[墓] mù grave; tomb; mausoleum 遗骸[遺骸] yíhái (dead) human remains 战事[戰事] zhànshì war; hostilities; fighting 惨烈[慘烈] cǎnliè bitter; desperate 堆[堆] duī to pile up; to heap up; a mass; pile; heap; stack; large amount 提到[提到] tídào to mention; to raise (a subject); to refer to 称之为[稱之為] chēngzhīwéi to call it...; known as... 直呼其名[直呼其名] zhíhūqímíng to address sb directly by name (idiom); to address sb by name without using an honorific title (indicating either familiarity or overfamiliarity) 痣[痣] zhì birthmark; mole 支柱[支柱] zhīzhù mainstay; pillar; prop; backbone 每当[每當] měidāng whenever; every time; on every 困苦[困苦] kùnkǔ deprivation; distressed; miserable 时过境迁[時過境遷] shíguòjìngqiān things change with the passage of time (idiom) 残忍[殘忍] cánrěn cruel; mean; merciless; ruthless //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep12/125 words - 25 min 原原本本[原原本本] yuányuánběnběn from beginning to end; in its entirety; in accord with fact; literal 重重[重重] chóngchóng layer upon layer; one after another 尤其是[尤其是] yóuqíshì especially; most of all; above all; in particular 包括[包括] bāokuò to comprise; to include; to involve; to incorporate; to consist of 郁结[鬱結] yùjié to suffer from pent-up frustrations; mental knot; emotional issue 寒气[寒氣] hánqì cold air 体内[體內] tǐnèi within the body; in vivo (vs in vitro); internal to 乏[乏] fá short of; tired 谢绝[謝絕] xièjué to refuse politely 病势[病勢] bìngshì degree of seriousness of an illness; patient's condition 保养[保養] bǎoyǎng to take good care of (or conserve) one's health; to keep in good repair; to maintain; maintenance 油[油] yóu oil; fat; grease; petroleum; to apply tung oil, paint or varnish; oily; greasy; glib; cunning 性子[性子] xìngzi temper 接管[接管] jiēguǎn to take over; to assume control 不久[不久] bùjiǔ not long (after); before too long; soon; soon after 清理[清理] qīnglǐ to clear up; to tidy up; to dispose of 漕运[漕運] cáoyùn (old) to transport by water; to ship grain as tax 沐[沐] mù to bathe; to cleanse; to receive; to be given 码头[碼頭] mǎtóu dock; pier; wharf; CL:個|个[ge4] 果蔬[果蔬] guǒshū fruit and vegetables 倒像[倒像] dàoxiàng inverted image; reversed image (e.g. upside down) 铁皮[鐵皮] tiěpí galvanized iron sheet (for building construction) 密封[密封] mìfēng to seal up 弟兄们[弟兄們] dìxiōngmen brothers; comrades; men; brethren 录[錄] lù diary; record; to hit; to copy //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep12/150 words - 29 min 艘[艘] sōu classifier for ships; Taiwan pr. [sao1] 船运[船運] chuányùn sea freight; shipping 生鲜[生鮮] shēngxiān fresh produce and freshly prepared foods 果品[果品] guǒpǐn fruit 重量[重量] zhòngliàng weight; CL:個|个[ge4] 种类[種類] zhǒnglèi kind; genus; type; category; variety; species; sort; class 吃坏[吃壞] chīhuài to get sick because of bad food 历年[歷年] lìnián over the years; bygone years 漕[漕] cáo transport by water; watercourse; canal 运[運] yùn to move; to transport; to use; to apply; fortune; luck; fate 港[港] gǎng harbor; port; CL:個|个[ge4] 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 交运[交運] jiāoyùn to meet with luck; to hand over for transportation; to check (one's baggage at an airport etc) 清点[清點] qīngdiǎn to check; to make inventory 漏[漏] lòu to leak; to divulge; to leave out by mistake; waterclock or hourglass (old) 上房[上房] shàngfáng see 正房[zheng4 fang2] 道场[道場] dàochǎng Taoist or Buddhist rite; abbr. for 菩提道場|菩提道场[Pu2 ti2 dao4 chang3] 仙[仙] xiān immortal 修道[修道] xiūdào to practice Daoism 丹砂[丹砂] dānshā cinnabar; mercuric sulfide HgS 机巧[機巧] jīqiǎo cunning; dexterous; ingenious 玩具[玩具] wánjù plaything; toy 不能不[不能不] bùnéngbù have to; cannot but 珠宝[珠寶] zhūbǎo pearls; jewels; precious stones 古玩[古玩] gǔwán antique; curio //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep12/175 words - 30 min 字画[字畫] zìhuà the strokes of a character; calligraphy and painting 箱[箱] xiāng box; trunk; chest 投其所好[投其所好] tóuqísuǒhào to adapt to sb's taste; to fit sb's fancy 表面[表面] biǎomiàn surface; face; outside; appearance 实际上[實際上] shíjìshàng in fact; in reality; as a matter of fact; in practice 如同[如同] rútóng like; as 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 欢心[歡心] huānxīn favor; liking; love; jubilation; joy 谦虚[謙虛] qiānxū modest; self-effacing; to make modest remarks 探望[探望] tànwàng to visit; to call on sb; to look around 十字[十字] shízì cross road; cross-shaped; crucifix; the character ten 批量[批量] pīliàng batch; lot 贩卖[販賣] fànmài to sell; to peddle; to traffic 未经[未經] wèijīng not having undergone; without (having gone though a certain process) 许可[許可] xǔkě to allow; to permit 火药[火藥] huǒyào gunpowder 直属[直屬] zhíshǔ directly subordinate 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) 霹雳[霹靂] pīlì clap of thunder; thunderbolt; (slang) awesome; shocking; terrifying 官制[官制] guānzhì the civil service system; the bureaucratic system 火器[火器] huǒqì firearm; CL:架[jia4] 下属[下屬] xiàshǔ subordinate; underling 制[製] zhì to manufacture; to make 炮[炮] pào cannon; CL:座[zuo4]; firecracker 制作[製作] zhìzuò to make; to manufacture //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep12/200 words - 33 min 炮竹[炮竹] pàozhú firecracker 药方[藥方] yàofāng prescription 明火[明火] mínghuǒ flame; open fire 违禁[違禁] wéijìn to violate a prohibition or ban; prohibited; illicit 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) 不大[不大] bùdà not very; not too; not often 非同小可[非同小可] fēitóngxiǎokě extremely important; no small matter 专门[專門] zhuānmén specialist; specialized; customized 寻找[尋找] xúnzhǎo to seek; to look for 下落[下落] xiàluò whereabouts; to drop; to fall 不知去向[不知去向] bùzhīqùxiàng whereabouts unknown; gone missing 用途[用途] yòngtú use; application 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) 繁杂[繁雜] fánzá many; diverse 照管[照管] zhàoguǎn to look after; to provide for 淑[淑] shū warm and virtuous; (used in given names); Taiwan pr. [shu2] 年资[年資] niánzī age and experience; seniority 恙[恙] yàng sickness 宽容[寬容] kuānróng lenient; tolerant; indulgent; charitable; to forgive 以至于[以至於] yǐzhìyú down to; up to; to the extent that... 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 风寒[風寒] fēnghán wind chill; cold weather; common cold (medicine) 屡[屢] lǚ time and again; repeatedly; frequently 受益匪浅[受益匪淺] shòuyìfěiqiǎn to benefit (from) 身外之物[身外之物] shēnwàizhīwù mere worldly possessions //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep12/225 words - 35 min 答谢[答謝] dáxiè to express one's thanks 天寒地冻[天寒地凍] tiānhándìdòng cold weather, frozen ground (idiom); bitterly cold 病倒[病倒] bìngdǎo to fall ill; to be stricken with an illness 漫[漫] màn free; unrestrained; to inundate 头绪[頭緒] tóuxù outline; main threads 调查[調查] diàochá investigation; inquiry; to investigate; to survey; survey; (opinion) poll; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 直达[直達] zhídá to go nonstop to; through (as in "through train"); nonstop 载[載] zài to carry; to convey; to load; to hold; to fill up; and; also; as well as; simultaneously 鲜[鮮] xiān fresh; bright (in color); delicious; tasty; delicacy; aquatic foods 果[果] guǒ fruit; result; resolute; indeed; if really 香料[香料] xiāngliào spice; flavoring; condiment; perfume 绢[絹] juàn thin, tough silk fabric 宦[宦] huàn imperial official; court eunuch 杂[雜] zá mixed; miscellaneous; various; to mix 府第[府第] fǔdì mansion house; official residence 预定[預定] yùdìng to schedule in advance 嫌疑[嫌疑] xiányí suspicion; to have suspicions 上官[上官] shàngguān high-ranking official; superior 人士[人士] rénshì person; figure; public figure 年货[年貨] niánhuò merchandise sold for Chinese New Year 提货[提貨] tíhuò to accept delivery of goods; to pick up goods 遍布[遍布] biànbù to cover the whole (area); to be found throughout 一时间[一時間] yīshíjiān for a moment; momentarily 无巧不成书[無巧不成書] wúqiǎobùchéngshū curious coincidence 工夫[工夫] gōngfu period of time (may be months, or mere seconds); spare time; skill; labor; effort //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep12/250 words - 37 min 说书[說書] shuōshū folk art consisting of storytelling to music 北门[北門] Běimén Peimen township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan 年关[年關] niánguān end of the year 暴涨[暴漲] bàozhǎng to increase sharply; to rise dramatically 暴利[暴利] bàolì sudden huge profits 收入[收入] shōurù to take in; income; revenue; CL:筆|笔[bi3],個|个[ge4] 库[庫] kù warehouse; storehouse; (file) library 偷偷[偷偷] tōutōu stealthily; secretly; covertly; furtively; on the sly 家私[家私] jiāsī family property; family wealth 偷运[偷運] tōuyùn to smuggle 昧[昧] mèi to conceal; dark 运营[運營] yùnyíng to be in operation; to do business; (of train, bus etc) to be in service; operation; service 同时[同時] tóngshí at the same time; simultaneously 不光[不光] bùguāng not the only one; not only 扮[扮] bàn to disguise oneself as; to dress up; to play (a role); to put on (an expression) 菜园[菜園] càiyuán vegetable garden 蔬菜[蔬菜] shūcài vegetables; CL:種|种[zhong3] 相关[相關] xiāngguān related; relevant; pertinent; to be interrelated; (statistics) correlation 医院[醫院] yīyuàn hospital; CL:所[suo3],家[jia1],座[zuo4] 病情[病情] bìngqíng state of an illness; patient's condition 慌张[慌張] huāngzhāng confused; flustered 加之[加之] jiāzhī moreover; in addition to that 症状[症狀] zhèngzhuàng symptom (of an illness) 最初[最初] zuìchū first; primary; initial; original; at first; initially; originally 一阵[一陣] yīzhèn a burst; a fit; a peal; a spell (period of time) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep12/274 words - 41 min 恐慌[恐慌] kǒnghuāng panic; panicky; panic-stricken 说法[說法] shuōfa way of speaking; wording; formulation; one's version (of events); statement; theory; hypothesis; interpretation 问安[問安] wèn'ān to pay one's respects; to give regards to 名义[名義] míngyì name; titular; nominal; in name; ostensible purpose 人为[人為] rénwéi artificial; man-made; having human cause or origin; human attempt or effort 处处[處處] chùchù everywhere; in all respects 警觉[警覺] jǐngjué to be on guard; alert; vigilance; alertness 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 元气[元氣] yuánqì strength; vigor; vitality; (TCM) vital energy 恢复[恢復] huīfù to reinstate; to resume; to restore; to recover; to regain; to rehabilitate 无碍[無礙] wú'ài without inconvenience; unimpeded; unhindered; unobstructed; unfettered; unhampered 了却[了卻] liǎoquè to resolve; to settle 置[置] zhì to install; to place; to put; to buy 做法[做法] zuòfǎ way of handling sth; method for making; work method; recipe; practice; CL:個|个[ge4] 为时[為時] wéishí timewise; pertaining to time 康复[康復] kāngfù to recuperate; to recover (health); to convalesce 再起[再起] zàiqǐ to arise again; to make a comeback; resurgence 波澜[波瀾] bōlán billows; great waves (fig. of a story with great momentum) 抓紧时间[抓緊時間] zhuājǐnshíjiān to snatch time; to rush; to hurry (up); to seize the moment 安养[安養] ānyǎng to foster; to provide care (esp. for the elderly) 红姑娘[紅姑娘] hónggūniang Chinese lantern plant; winter cherry; strawberry ground-cherry; Physalis alkekengi 茶具[茶具] chájù tea set; tea service 是的[是的] shìde yes, that's right; variant of 似的[shi4 de5] 起因[起因] qǐyīn cause; a factor (leading to an effect) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/25 words - 3 min 核[核] hé pit; stone; nucleus; nuclear; to examine; to check; to verify 绩[績] jì to spin (hemp etc); merit; accomplishment; Taiwan pr. [ji1] 考[考] kǎo to check; to verify; to test; to examine; to take an exam; to take an entrance exam for; deceased father 候选[候選] hòuxuǎn candidate (attributive) 单子[單子] dānzi list of items; bill; form; bedsheet 批复[批復] pīfù to reply officially to a subordinate 升降[昇降] shēngjiàng rising and falling 份额[份額] fèn'é share; portion 天天[天天] tiāntiān every day 缓[緩] huǎn slow; unhurried; sluggish; gradual; not tense; relaxed; to postpone; to defer; to stall; to stave off; to revive; to recuperate 核定[核定] hédìng to audit and determine; to check and ratify; to appraise and decide; determination; on a deemed basis (taxation); to deem 优等[優等] yōuděng first-rate; of the highest order; high-class; excellent; superior 撂[撂] liào to put down; to leave behind; to throw or knock down; to abandon or discard 上午[上午] shàngwǔ morning; CL:個|个[ge4] 我去[我去] wǒqù (slang) dang!; shoot! 心肝[心肝] xīngān darling; (in negative sentences) heart; humanity 跟头[跟頭] gēntou tumble; somersault 无望[無望] wúwàng without hope; hopeless; without prospects 翻案[翻案] fān'àn to reverse a verdict; to present different views on a historical person or verdict 山穷水尽[山窮水盡] shānqióngshuǐjìn mountain and river exhausted (idiom); at the end of the line; nowhere to go 病重[病重] bìngzhòng seriously ill 闭门[閉門] bìmén to close a door 节气[節氣] jiéqi solar term 得病[得病] débìng to fall ill; to contract a disease 筐[筐] kuāng basket; CL:隻|只[zhi1] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/50 words - 5 min 岭南[嶺南] Lǐngnán south of the five ranges; old term for south China, esp. Guangdong and Guangxi 柑橘[柑橘] gānjú citrus 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 皮[皮] pí leather; skin; fur; CL:張|张[zhang1]; pico- (one trillionth); naughty 薄[薄] bó meager; slight; weak; ungenerous or unkind; frivolous; to despise; to belittle; to look down on; to approach or near 剥[剝] bō to peel; to skin; to flay; to shuck 汁[汁] zhī juice 味[味] wèi taste; smell; classifier for drugs (in TCM) 籽[籽] zǐ seeds 棵[棵] kē classifier for trees, cabbages, plants etc 橘[橘] jú mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata); tangerine 淮南[淮南] Huáinán Huainan prefecture-level city in Anhui 淮北[淮北] Huáiběi Huaibei prefecture-level city in Anhui 称为[稱為] chēngwéi called; to call sth (by a name); to name 枳[枳] zhǐ (orange); hedge thorn 苦瓜[苦瓜] kǔguā bitter melon (bitter gourd, balsam pear, balsam apple, leprosy gourd, bitter cucumber) 橘子[橘子] júzi tangerine; CL:個|个[ge4],瓣[ban4] 富[富] fù rich; abundant; wealthy 检[檢] jiǎn to check; to examine; to inspect; to exercise restraint 富贵[富貴] fùguì riches and honor 口福[口福] kǒufú happy knack for chancing upon fine food 承[承] chéng to bear; to carry; to hold; to continue; to undertake; to take charge; owing to; due to; to receive 宾[賓] bīn visitor; guest; object (in grammar) 星象[星象] xīngxiàng aspect of the celestial bodies (used for navigation and astrology) 方位[方位] fāngwèi direction; points of the compass; bearing; position; azimuth //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/75 words - 7 min 踏看[踏看] tàkàn to investigate on the spot 修正[修正] xiūzhèng to revise; to amend 身子[身子] shēnzi body; pregnancy; health 烤[烤] kǎo to roast; to bake; to broil 暖暖[暖暖] Nuǎnnuǎn Nuannuan district of Keelung City 基隆市[Ji1 long2 shi4], Taiwan 无上[無上] wúshàng supreme 享受[享受] xiǎngshòu to enjoy; to live it up; pleasure; CL:種|种[zhong3] 爹爹[爹爹] diēdie daddy; granddad 醮[醮] jiào to perform sacrifice 耳[耳] ěr ear; handle (archaeology); and that is all (Classical Chinese) 红尘[紅塵] hóngchén the world of mortals (Buddhism); human society; worldly affairs 一心[一心] yīxīn wholeheartedly; heart and soul 问道[問道] wèndào to ask the way; to ask 炼丹[煉丹] liàndān to concoct pills of immortality 改成[改成] gǎichéng to convert; to turn into (sth else); to adapt (a story to another medium) 道观[道觀] dàoguàn Daoist temple 兄妹[兄妹] xiōngmèi brother(s) and sister(s) 祠[祠] cí shrine; to offer a sacrifice 伯伯[伯伯] bóbo father's elder brother; uncle 清淡[清淡] qīngdàn light (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored); insipid; slack (sales) 无为[無為] wúwéi the Daoist doctrine of inaction; let things take their own course; laissez-faire 野猫[野貓] yěmāo wildcat; stray cat 气质[氣質] qìzhì temperament; personality traits; manners 猫[貓] māo cat; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; (dialect) to hide oneself; (coll.) modem 斗嘴[鬥嘴] dòuzuǐ to quarrel; to bicker; glib repartee //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/100 words - 12 min 除夕[除夕] Chúxī lunar New Year's Eve 初三[初三] chūsān third year in junior middle school 冷清[冷清] lěngqīng cold and cheerless; fig. lonely; unfrequented 祖[祖] zǔ ancestor; forefather; grandparents 似的[似的] shìde seems as if; rather like; Taiwan pr. [si4 de5] 令尊[令尊] lìngzūn Your esteemed father (honorific) 丹[丹] dān red; pellet; powder; cinnabar 特权[特權] tèquán prerogative; privilege; privileged 待遇[待遇] dàiyù treatment; pay; salary; status; rank 无数[無數] wúshù countless; numberless; innumerable 问罪[問罪] wènzuì to denounce; to condemn; to call to account; to punish 串通[串通] chuàntōng to collude; to collaborate; to gang up 牟取暴利[牟取暴利] móuqǔbàolì to profiteer; profiteering 查证[查證] cházhèng investigate; check out (a story) 齐全[齊全] qíquán complete; comprehensive 不停[不停] bùtíng incessant 损耗[損耗] sǔnhào wear and tear 过度[過度] guòdù excessive; over-; excess; going too far; extravagant; intemperate; overdue 长久[長久] chángjiǔ (for a) long time 照看[照看] zhàokàn to look after; to attend to; to have in care 要害[要害] yàohài vital part; (fig.) key point; crucial 起身[起身] qǐshēn to get up; to leave; to set forth 探病[探病] tànbìng to visit a sick person or patient 暴病[暴病] bàobìng sudden attack of a serious illness 蕙[蕙] huì Coumarouna odorata //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/125 words - 15 min 草[草] cǎo grass; straw; manuscript; draft (of a document); careless; rough; CL:棵[ke1],撮[zuo3],株[zhu1],根[gen1] 草药[草藥] cǎoyào herbal medicine 目眩[目眩] mùxuàn dizzy; dazzled 乏力[乏力] fálì lacking in strength; weak; feeble 食[食] shí to eat; food; animal feed; eclipse 减退[減退] jiǎntuì to ebb; to go down; to decline 持续[持續] chíxù to continue; to persist; sustainable; preservation 发病[發病] fābìng onset; outbreak (of a disease) 嫔妃[嬪妃] pínfēi imperial concubine 例行[例行] lìxíng routine (task, procedure etc); as usual 朝拜[朝拜] cháobài to worship; to make customary deferences to; a pilgrimage 探查[探查] tànchá to examine; to probe; to scout out; to nose around 具有[具有] jùyǒu to have; to possess 烈性[烈性] lièxìng strong; intense; spirited; virulent 大肆[大肆] dàsì wantonly; without restraint (of enemy or malefactor); unbridled 下药[下藥] xiàyào to prescribe medicine; to poison; to slip a drug (into sb's drink etc) 鞭长莫及[鞭長莫及] biānchángmòjí lit. the whip cannot reach (idiom); beyond one's influence; too far to be able to help 无非[無非] wúfēi only; nothing else 无意识[無意識] wúyìshí unconscious; involuntary 搓[搓] cuō to rub or roll between the hands or fingers; to twist 常常[常常] chángcháng frequently; often 发呆[發呆] fādāi to stare blankly; to be stunned; to be lost in thought 手指[手指] shǒuzhǐ finger; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 人中[人中] rénzhōng philtrum; infranasal depression; the "human center" acupuncture point 遁[遁] dùn to evade; to flee; to escape //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/150 words - 17 min 贫道[貧道] píndào poor Taoist 时时[時時] shíshí often; constantly 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 愉快[愉快] yúkuài cheerful; cheerily; delightful; pleasant; pleasantly; pleasing; happy; delighted 赤诚[赤誠] chìchéng utterly sincere; wholly devoted 忍[忍] rěn to bear; to endure; to tolerate; to restrain oneself 制造[製造] zhìzào to manufacture; to make 攒[攢] zǎn to collect; to hoard; to accumulate; to save 真情[真情] zhēnqíng real situation; the truth 相待[相待] xiāngdài to treat 好感[好感] hǎogǎn good opinion; favorable impression 有道是[有道是] yǒudàoshì as they say, ...; as the saying goes, ... 君子[君子] jūnzǐ nobleman; person of noble character 诚心[誠心] chéngxīn sincerity 善意[善意] shànyì goodwill; benevolence; kindness 史书[史書] shǐshū history book 血迹斑斑[血跡斑斑] xuèjìbānbān bloodstained 锋芒[鋒芒] fēngmáng tip (of pencil, spear etc); sharp point; cutting edge; spearhead; vanguard 尚可[尚可] shàngkě not bad; satisfactory 隐晦[隱晦] yǐnhuì vague; ambiguous; veiled; obscure 温情脉脉[溫情脈脈] wēnqíngmòmò full of tender feelings (idiom); tender-hearted 天真[天真] tiānzhēn naive; innocent; artless 因人而异[因人而異] yīnrén'éryì varying from person to person (idiom); different for each individual 用人[用人] yòngrén servant; to employ sb for a job; to manage people; to be in need of staff 一概而论[一概而論] yīgài'érlùn to lump different matters together (idiom) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/175 words - 21 min 策略[策略] cèlüè strategy; tactics; crafty; adroit 为主[為主] wéizhǔ to rely mainly on; to attach most importance to 外界[外界] wàijiè the outside world; external 对接[對接] duìjiē to join up; to dock; a joint (between components) 至极[至極] zhìjí very; extremely 委[委] wěi to entrust; to cast aside; to shift (blame etc); to accumulate; roundabout; winding; dejected; listless; committee member; council; end; actually; certainly 以防万一[以防萬一] yǐfángwànyī to guard against the unexpected (idiom); just in case; prepared for any eventualities 出卖[出賣] chūmài to offer for sale; to sell; to sell out or betray 敌人[敵人] dírén enemy; CL:個|个[ge4] 背叛[背叛] bèipàn to betray 待人[待人] dàirén to treat people (politely, harshly etc) 考验[考驗] kǎoyàn to test; to put to the test; trial; ordeal 无所谓[無所謂] wúsuǒwèi to be indifferent; not to matter; cannot be said to be 忠于[忠於] zhōngyú to be loyal to 消瘦[消瘦] xiāoshòu to waste away; to become thin 妾[妾] qiè concubine; I, your servant (deprecatory self-reference for women) 斋[齋] zhāi to fast or abstain from meat, wine etc; vegetarian diet; study room; building; to give alms (to a monk) 祈福[祈福] qífú to pray for blessings 典[典] diǎn canon; law; standard work of scholarship; literary quotation or allusion; ceremony; to be in charge of; to mortgage or pawn 起见[起見] qǐjiàn motive; purpose; (sth) being the motive or purpose 推举[推舉] tuījǔ to elect; to choose; press (weightlifting technique) 代行[代行] dàixíng to act as a substitute; to act on sb's behalf 育有[育有] yùyǒu to be the parent of (a child) 兼备[兼備] jiānbèi have both 心悦诚服[心悅誠服] xīnyuèchéngfú to submit cheerfully; to accept willingly (idiom) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/200 words - 24 min 言行[言行] yánxíng words and actions; what one says and what one does 谨[謹] jǐn cautious; careful; solemnly; sincerely (formal) 不提也罢[不提也罷] bùtíyěbà best not to mention it; drop it; never mind; let's not talk about it 过头[過頭] guòtóu to overdo it; to overstep the limit; excessively; above one's head; overhead 甚为[甚為] shènwéi very; extremely 因循[因循] yīnxún to continue the same old routine; to carry on just as before; to procrastinate 顺[順] shùn to obey; to follow; to arrange; to make reasonable; along; favorable 走私[走私] zǒusī to smuggle; to have an illicit affair 由来[由來] yóulái origin 每年[每年] měinián every year; each year; yearly 固定[固定] gùdìng to fix; to fasten; to set rigidly in place; fixed; set; regular 神不知鬼不觉[神不知鬼不覺] shénbùzhīguǐbùjué top secret; hush-hush 也就是说[也就是說] yějiùshìshuō in other words; that is to say; so; thus 暗藏[暗藏] àncáng to hide; to conceal 炸毁[炸燬] zhàhuǐ to blow up; to destroy with explosives 调动[調動] diàodòng to transfer; to maneuver (troops etc); movement of personnel; to mobilize; to bring into play 障眼法[障眼法] zhàngyǎnfǎ diversionary tactic; smokescreen 挡箭牌[擋箭牌] dǎngjiànpái shield; (fig.) excuse 破坏[破壞] pòhuài destruction; damage; to wreck; to break; to destroy 场合[場合] chǎnghé situation; occasion; context; setting; location; venue 目标[目標] mùbiāo target; goal; objective; CL:個|个[ge4] 马车[馬車] mǎchē cart; chariot; carriage; buggy 暖和[暖和] nuǎnhuo warm; nice and warm 症[症] zhèng disease; illness 底子[底子] dǐzi base; foundation; bottom //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/225 words - 27 min 拆[拆] chāi to tear open; to tear down; to tear apart; to open 招牌[招牌] zhāopai signboard; shop sign; reputation of a business 球[球] qiú ball; sphere; globe; CL:個|个[ge4]; ball game; match; CL:場|场[chang3] 打中[打中] dǎzhòng to hit (a target) 理论[理論] lǐlùn theory; CL:個|个[ge4]; to argue; to take notice of 打翻[打翻] dǎfān to overturn; to overthrow; to strike down (an enemy) 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 车队[車隊] chēduì motorcade; fleet; CL:列[lie4] 惊[驚] jīng to startle; to be frightened; to be scared; alarm 獐[獐] zhāng river deer; roebuck 凶悍[兇悍] xiōnghàn violent; fierce and tough; shrewish (woman) 附属[附屬] fùshǔ subsidiary; auxiliary; attached; affiliated; subordinate; subordinating 蔺相如[藺相如] LìnXiāngrú Ling Xiangru (dates unknown, 3rd century BC), famous statesman of Zhao 趙國|赵国 压[壓] yā to press; to push down; to keep under (control); pressure 胆[膽] dǎn gall bladder; courage; guts; gall; inner container (e.g. bladder of a football, inner container of a thermos) 暴君[暴君] bàojūn tyrant; despot 完璧归赵[完璧歸趙] wánbìguīZhào lit. to return the jade annulus to Zhao (idiom); fig. to return something intact to its rightful owner 国威[國威] guówēi national prestige 不外[不外] bùwài not beyond the scope of; nothing more than 如是[如是] rúshì thus 古人[古人] gǔrén people from ancient times; the ancients; the late (i.e. person who has passed away) 联盟[聯盟] liánméng alliance; union; coalition 共犯[共犯] gòngfàn accomplice 裂[裂] liè to split; to crack; to break open; to rend 土[土] tǔ earth; dust; clay; local; indigenous; crude opium; unsophisticated; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/250 words - 29 min 倍[倍] bèi (two, three etc) -fold; times (multiplier); double; to increase or multiply 兵力[兵力] bīnglì military strength; armed forces; troops 绵绵[綿綿] miánmián continuous; uninterrupted 杖[杖] zhàng a staff; a rod; cane; walking stick; to flog with a stick (old) 栉[櫛] zhì comb; to comb; to weed out; to eliminate; Taiwan pr. [jie2] 只身[隻身] zhīshēn alone; by oneself 斧[斧] fǔ hatchet 胁[脅] xié flank (the side of one's torso); to coerce; to threaten 敌营[敵營] díyíng enemy camp 舌战[舌戰] shézhàn verbal sparring; duel of words 松散[鬆散] sōngsan to relax; loose; not consolidated; not rigorous 游说[遊說] yóushuì to lobby; to campaign; to promote (an idea, a product); (old) to visit various rulers and promote one's political ideas (in the Warring States period) 分崩离析[分崩離析] fēnbēnglíxī to collapse and fall apart (idiom); to break up; falling to pieces 态[態] tài (bound form); appearance; shape; form; state; attitude; (grammar) voice 危[危] wēi danger; to endanger; Taiwan pr. [wei2] 失色[失色] shīsè to lose color; to turn pale 年长[年長] niánzhǎng senior 几岁[幾歲] jǐsuì how old are you? (familiar, or to a child) 长辈[長輩] zhǎngbèi one's elders; older generation 一睹[一睹] yīdǔ to look; to have a glimpse at; to observe (sth's splendor) 侯爵[侯爵] hóujué marquis 舅[舅] jiù maternal uncle 勒马[勒馬] lèmǎ to guide a horse with the reins; to rein in a horse 叱咤风云[叱咤風雲] chìzhàfēngyún lit. to rebuke Heaven and Earth (idiom); fig. shaking the whole world; all-powerful 无常[無常] wúcháng variable; changeable; fickle; impermanence (Sanskrit: anitya); ghost taking away the soul after death; to pass away; to die //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/275 words - 33 min 符[符] fú mark; sign; talisman; to seal; to correspond to; tally; symbol; written charm; to coincide 砂[砂] shā sand; gravel; granule; variant of 沙[sha1] 特地[特地] tèdì specially; for a special purpose 华[華] huá magnificent; splendid; flowery 震[震] zhèn to shake; to vibrate; to jolt; to quake; excited; shocked; one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing thunder; ☳ 人称[人稱] rénchēng person (first person, second person etc in grammar); called; known as 虚名[虛名] xūmíng false reputation 挂齿[掛齒] guàchǐ to mention (e.g. "don't mention it") 商谈[商談] shāngtán to confer; to discuss; to engage in talks 风光[風光] fēngguāng scene; view; sight; landscape; to be well-regarded; to be well-off; grand (dialect); impressive (dialect) 老夫[老夫] lǎofū I (spoken by an old man) 修行[修行] xiūxíng to devote oneself to spiritual development (esp. Buddhism or Daoism); to devote oneself to perfecting one's art or craft 漫漫[漫漫] mànmàn long; endless; boundless 难熬[難熬] nán'áo hard to bear; unendurable (pain, suffering) 寒意[寒意] hányì a nip in the air; chilliness 刺骨[刺骨] cìgǔ piercing; cutting; bone-chilling; penetrating (cold) 夭[夭] yāo tender; gentle; to die prematurely 折寿[折壽] zhéshòu to have one's life shortened (by excesses etc) 扰[擾] rǎo to disturb 断定[斷定] duàndìng to conclude; to determine; to come to a judgment 天衣无缝[天衣無縫] tiānyīwúfèng lit. seamless heavenly clothes (idiom); fig. flawless 炉[爐] lú stove; furnace 灰[灰] huī ash; dust; lime; gray; discouraged; dejected 引信[引信] yǐnxìn a detonator 焚香[焚香] fénxiāng to burn incense //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/300 words - 36 min 点燃[點燃] diǎnrán to ignite; to set on fire; aflame 黄[黃] huáng yellow; pornographic; to fall through 纸[紙] zhǐ paper; CL:張|张[zhang1],沓[da2]; classifier for documents, letter etc 引爆[引爆] yǐnbào to cause to burn; to ignite; to detonate; a fuse 伴[伴] bàn partner; companion; comrade; associate; to accompany 失和[失和] shīhé disharmony; to become estranged 中毒[中毒] zhòngdú to be poisoned; poisoning 胞[胞] bāo placenta; womb; born of the same parents 无故[無故] wúgù without cause or reason 疑窦[疑竇] yídòu (literary) doubts; suspicions; cause for suspicion 置办[置辦] zhìbàn to purchase; to buy 靠岸[靠岸] kào'àn (of a boat) to reach the shore; to pull toward shore; close to shore; landfall 引向[引向] yǐnxiàng to lead to; to draw to; to steer towards 识破[識破] shípò to penetrate; to see through 甘[甘] gān sweet; willing 灭族[滅族] mièzú extermination of an entire family (ancient Chinese punishment) 风险[風險] fēngxiǎn risk; hazard 谋刺[謀刺] móucì to plot to assassinate 大逆不道[大逆不道] dànìbùdào disgraceful (of behavior that is unfilial, rebellious or otherwise in grave breach of the norms of society) 弑君[弒君] shìjūn regicide; to commit regicide 含冤[含冤] hányuān wronged; to suffer false accusations 眼睁睁[眼睜睜] yǎnzhēngzhēng to stare blankly; to look on helplessly; to look on unfeelingly 相保[相保] xiāngbǎo to guard each other 年幼[年幼] niányòu young; underage 危局[危局] wēijú perilous situation //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/325 words - 40 min 发誓[發誓] fāshì to vow; to pledge; to swear 患难[患難] huànnàn trials and tribulations 永不[永不] yǒngbù never; will never 抢走[搶走] qiǎngzǒu to snatch (esp related to a robbery) 赐死[賜死] cìsǐ to commit suicide on the orders of a sovereign (old) 自尽[自盡] zìjìn to kill oneself; suicide 蒙难[蒙難] méngnàn to meet with disaster; killed; in the clutches of the enemy; to fall foul of; in danger 修练[修練] xiūliàn to practice (an activity); to perform 九泉[九泉] jiǔquán the nine springs; the underworld of Chinese mythology; Hades 凉[涼] liáng cool; cold 乱局[亂局] luànjú chaotic situation 内斗[內鬥] nèidòu internal strife; power struggle; (of members of an organization) to fight each other 遭殃[遭殃] zāoyāng to suffer a calamity 蒙冤[蒙冤] méngyuān to be wronged; to be subjected to an injustice 污名[污名] wūmíng bad reputation; stigma 烙[烙] lào to brand; to iron; to bake (in a pan) 逆子[逆子] nìzǐ unfilial son 孤魂[孤魂] gūhún lonely soul 无牌[無牌] wúpái unlicensed; unlabeled (goods) 国家[國家] guójiā country; nation; state; CL:個|个[ge4] 气象[氣象] qìxiàng meteorological feature; CL:個|个[ge4]; meteorology; atmosphere; ambience; scene 眼下[眼下] yǎnxià now; at present; subocular (medicine) 停止[停止] tíngzhǐ to stop; to halt; to cease 复仇[復仇] fùchóu to avenge; vengeance 私愤[私憤] sīfèn personal spite; malice //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep13/335 words - 41 min 生来[生來] shēnglái from birth; by one's nature 过世[過世] guòshì to die; to pass away 所生[所生] suǒshēng parents (father and mother) 亲生[親生] qīnshēng one's own (child) (i.e. one's child by birth); biological (parents); birth (parents) 忍心[忍心] rěnxīn to have the heart to do sth; to steel oneself to a task 株连[株連] zhūlián to involve others (in a crime); guilt by association 弥补[彌補] míbǔ to complement; to make up for a deficiency 半分[半分] bànfēn a little bit 愧疚[愧疚] kuìjiù to feel guilty; to feel ashamed of oneself; to be remorseful 值守[值守] zhíshǒu (of a security guard etc) to be on duty, keeping an eye on things; to keep watch //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep14/25 words - 7 min 出鞘[出鞘] chūqiào (of a sword etc) to unsheath 上弦[上弦] shàngxián to wind; to tighten; crescent moon; first quarter or waxing moon 密谈[密談] mìtán commune; private discussion 有情有义[有情有義] yǒuqíngyǒuyì affectionate and true; loyal (idiom) 相劝[相勸] xiāngquàn to persuade; to exhort; to advise 轻举妄动[輕舉妄動] qīngjǔwàngdòng to act blindly without thinking (idiom) 内心[內心] nèixīn heart; innermost being; (math.) incenter 狠毒[狠毒] hěndú vicious; malicious; savage 刀俎[刀俎] dāozǔ sacrificial knife and altar 肉[肉] ròu meat; flesh; pulp (of a fruit); (coll.) (of a fruit) squashy; (of a person) flabby; irresolute; Kangxi radical 130 驾驭[駕馭] jiàyù to urge on (of horse); to drive; to steer; to handle; to manage; to master; to dominate 多心[多心] duōxīn oversensitive; suspicious 异动[異動] yìdòng to shift; to alter; unusual change; abnormal move 萧墙[蕭牆] xiāoqiáng (literary) screen wall shielding an entrance in traditional Chinese architecture 守岁[守歲] shǒusuì to see in the New Year 大有[大有] dàyǒu there is much; (literary) abundance 起色[起色] qǐsè a turn for the better; to pick up; to improve 方子[方子] fāngzi prescription (of medicine) 脉象[脈象] màixiàng condition or type of pulse (in Chinese medicine) 汤药[湯藥] tāngyào tisane; decoction (Chinese medicine) 流浪汉[流浪漢] liúlànghàn tramp; wanderer 相似[相似] xiāngsì to resemble; similar; like; resemblance; similarity 牢[牢] láo firm; sturdy; fold (for animals); sacrifice; prison 装扮[裝扮] zhuāngbàn to decorate; to adorn; to dress up; to disguise oneself 看不出[看不出] kànbuchū can't see; can't make out; unable to tell //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep14/50 words - 12 min 一模一样[一模一樣] yīmúyīyàng exactly the same (idiom); carbon copy; also pr. [yi1 mo2 yi1 yang4] 同僚[同僚] tóngliáo colleague; fellow-worker 何须[何須] héxū there is no need; why should 再生父母[再生父母] zàishēngfùmǔ like a second parent (idiom); one's great benefactor 隐密[隱密] yǐnmì secret; hidden 走漏[走漏] zǒulòu to leak (of information, liquid etc); to divulge 开支[開支] kāizhī expenditures; expenses; CL:筆|笔[bi3], 項|项[xiang4]; to spend money; (coll.) to pay wages 心病[心病] xīnbìng anxiety; sore point; secret worry; mental disorder; heart disease (medicine) 卧床[臥床] wòchuáng to lie in bed; bedridden; bed 精神百倍[精神百倍] jīngshénbǎibèi lit. vitality a hundredfold (idiom); refreshed; one's vigor thoroughly restored 顶替[頂替] dǐngtì to replace 透露[透露] tòulù to leak out; to divulge; to reveal 使出[使出] shǐchū to use; to exert 死囚[死囚] sǐqiú prisoner that awaits execution; convict sentenced to death; someone on death row 活该[活該] huógāi (coll.) serve sb right; deservedly; ought; should 隐蔽[隱蔽] yǐnbì to conceal; to hide; covert; under cover 侥[僥] jiǎo by mere luck 转回[轉回] zhuǎnhuí to turn back; to put back; reversal; melodic inversion (in music) 孙子[孫子] sūnzi grandson; son's son 现行[現行] xiànxíng to be in effect; in force; current 再三[再三] zàisān over and over again; again and again 嘱咐[囑咐] zhǔfù to tell; to exhort; injunction 黑夜[黑夜] hēiyè night 鼎力相助[鼎力相助] dǐnglìxiāngzhù We are most grateful for your valuable assistance. 老爹[老爹] lǎodiē (dialect) father; old man; sir //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep14/75 words - 16 min 勾结[勾結] gōujié to collude with; to collaborate with; to gang up with 这不[這不] zhèbu (coll.) As a matter of fact, ... (used to introduce evidence for what one has just asserted) 极其[極其] jíqí extremely 不只[不只] bùzhǐ not only; not merely 无关紧要[無關緊要] wúguānjǐnyào indifferent; insignificant 此刻[此刻] cǐkè this moment; now; at present 决绝[決絕] juéjué to sever all relations with sb; determined; decisive 连夜[連夜] liányè that very night; through the night; for several nights in a row 龌龊[齷齪] wòchuò dirty; filthy; vile; despicable; narrow-minded; petty 治理[治理] zhìlǐ to govern; to administer; to manage; to control; governance 源[源] yuán root; source; origin 浊[濁] zhuó turbid; muddy; impure 视为[視為] shìwéi to view as; to see as; to consider to be; to deem 幼稚[幼稚] yòuzhì young; childish; puerile 世风[世風] shìfēng public morals 一鸣惊人[一鳴驚人] yīmíngjīngrén to amaze the world with a single brilliant feat (idiom); an overnight celebrity 打趣[打趣] dǎqù to make fun of 秉[秉] bǐng to grasp; to hold; to maintain 理念[理念] lǐniàn idea; concept; philosophy; theory 社稷[社稷] shèjì state; country; the Gods of earth and grain 莫过于[莫過於] mòguòyú nothing can surpass 德行[德行] déxíng morality and conduct; Taiwan pr. [de2 xing4] 信服[信服] xìnfú to have faith in; to believe in; to have confidence in; to respect 莫名其妙[莫名其妙] mòmíngqímiào (idiom) baffling; inexplicable 气势[氣勢] qìshì imposing manner; loftiness; grandeur; energetic looks; vigor //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep14/100 words - 19 min 压倒[壓倒] yādǎo to overwhelm; to overpower; overwhelming 丰年[豐年] fēngnián prosperous year; year with bumper harvest 皇恩[皇恩] huáng'ēn imperial kindness; benevolence from the emperor 普[普] pǔ general; popular; everywhere; universal 如意[如意] rúyì as one wants; according to one's wishes; ruyi scepter, a symbol of power and good fortune 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 比起[比起] bǐqǐ compared with 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) 罗[羅] luó gauze; to collect; to gather; to catch; to sift 铠[鎧] kǎi armor 落下[落下] luòxià to fall; to drop; to land (of projectile) 得空[得空] dékòng to have leisure time 蝶[蝶] dié butterfly; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 钗[釵] chāi hairpin 予[予] yǔ to give 气派[氣派] qìpài impressive; stylish; magnificent; imposing manner; dignified air 丽[麗] lì beautiful 妆[妝] zhuāng (of a woman) to adorn oneself; makeup; adornment; trousseau; stage makeup and costume 娘[娘] niáng mother; young lady; (coll.) effeminate 高堂[高堂] gāotáng main hall; honorific for one's parents (old) 拜年[拜年] bàinián to pay a New Year call; to wish sb a Happy New Year 偏爱[偏愛] piān'ài to be partial towards sth; to favor; to prefer; preference; favorite 红包[紅包] hóngbāo money wrapped in red as a gift; bonus payment; kickback; bribe 生日[生日] shēngrì birthday; CL:個|个[ge4] 亲手[親手] qīnshǒu personally; with one's own hands //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep14/125 words - 23 min 一套[一套] yītào suit; a set; a collection; of the same kind; the same old stuff; set pattern of behavior 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) 马驹[馬駒] mǎjū young horse (colt or filly) 显摆[顯擺] xiǎnbai (coll.) to show off 看得见[看得見] kàndéjiàn can see; visible 忌妒[忌妒] jìdu to be jealous of; to envy; jealousy; envy 和睦[和睦] hémù peaceful relations; harmonious 伯母[伯母] bómǔ wife of father's elder brother; aunt; (polite form of address for a woman who is about the age of one's mother); CL:個|个[ge4] 一族[一族] yīzú social group; subculture; family; clan; see also 族[zu2] 书香[書香] shūxiāng literary reputation 传世[傳世] chuánshì handed down from ancient times; family heirloom 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) 宰[宰] zǎi to slaughter livestock; to govern or rule; to cheat customers; imperial official in dynastic China 国事[國事] guóshì affairs of the nation; politics 忠贞[忠貞] zhōngzhēn loyal and dependable 酒菜[酒菜] jiǔcài food and drink; food to accompany wine 父子[父子] fùzǐ father and son 疾[疾] jí sickness; disease; hate; envy; swift 疫[疫] yì epidemic; plague 平安[平安] píng'ān safe and sound; well; without mishap; quiet and safe; at peace 喜乐[喜樂] xǐlè joy 笑脸[笑臉] xiàoliǎn smiling face; smiley :) ☺; CL:副[fu4] 饺子[餃子] jiǎozi dumpling; pot-sticker; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 咧[咧] lie modal particle expressing exclamation 筷[筷] kuài chopstick //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep14/150 words - 30 min 分发[分發] fēnfā to distribute; distribution; to assign (sb) to a job 鸽子[鴿子] gēzi pigeon; dove; various birds of the family Columbidae 蛋[蛋] dàn egg; CL:個|个[ge4],打[da2]; oval-shaped thing 赐给[賜給] cìgěi to bestow; to give 职责[職責] zhízé duty; responsibility; obligation 所在[所在] suǒzài place; location; (after a noun) place where it is located 不知不觉[不知不覺] bùzhībùjué unconsciously; unwittingly 下棋[下棋] xiàqí to play chess 体贴[體貼] tǐtiē considerate (of other people's needs) 平辈[平輩] píngbèi of the same generation 忽视[忽視] hūshì to neglect; to ignore 人子[人子] rénzǐ son of man 体察[體察] tǐchá to experience; to observe 谈不上[談不上] tánbushàng to be out of the question 互[互] hù mutual 动荡[動盪] dòngdàng variant of 動蕩|动荡[dong4 dang4] 再生[再生] zàishēng to be reborn; to regenerate; to be a second so-and-so (famous dead person); recycling; regeneration 枝节[枝節] zhījié branches and knots; fig. side issue; minor peripheral problem 变量[變量] biànliàng variable (math.) 情义[情義] qíngyì affection; comradeship 家父[家父] jiāfù (polite) my father 往往[往往] wǎngwǎng usually; in many cases; more often than not 是非[是非] shìfēi right and wrong; quarrel 黑白[黑白] hēibái black and white; right and wrong; monochrome 一分为二[一分為二] yīfēnwéi'èr one divides into two; to be two-sided; there are two sides to everything; to see both sb's good points and shortcomings (idiom) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep14/175 words - 34 min 平静[平靜] píngjìng tranquil; undisturbed; serene 深层次[深層次] shēncéngcì deep level; deep-seated; in-depth 何干[何干] hégān what business? 透澈[透澈] tòuchè variant of 透徹|透彻[tou4 che4] 难测[難測] náncè hard to fathom 队[隊] duì squadron; team; group; CL:個|个[ge4] 重责[重責] zhòngzé heavy responsibility; serious criticism 疏漏[疏漏] shūlòu to slip; to overlook by negligence; careless omission; oversight 失责[失責] shīzé breach of responsibility; failure to carry out one's duty 领罪[領罪] lǐngzuì to confess one's fault; to accept one's punishment 保卫[保衛] bǎowèi to defend; to safeguard 无可[無可] wúkě can't 不力[不力] bùlì not to do one's best; not to exert oneself 凶手[兇手] xiōngshǒu murderer; assassin 梅花[梅花] méihuā plum blossom; clubs ♣ (a suit in card games); wintersweet (dialect) 早饭[早飯] zǎofàn breakfast; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4],餐[can1] 大过年[大過年] dàguònián Chinese New Year 芳[芳] fāng fragrant 碍事[礙事] àishì (usu used in the negative) to be of importance or to matter; to be in the way; to be a hindrance 勤[勤] qín diligent; industrious; hardworking; frequent; regular; constant 拙[拙] zhuō awkward; clumsy; dull; inelegant; (polite) my; Taiwan pr. [zhuo2] 资质[資質] zīzhì aptitude; natural endowments 努力[努力] nǔlì great effort; to strive; to try hard 风范[風範] fēngfàn air; manner; model; paragon; demeanor 杀敌[殺敵] shādí to attack the enemy //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep14/200 words - 38 min 搁[擱] gē to place; to put aside; to shelve 兵法[兵法] bīngfǎ art of war; military strategy and tactics 藩[藩] fān fence; hedge; screen; barrier; vassal state; Taiwan pr. [fan2] 修习[修習] xiūxí to study; to practice 教训[教訓] jiàoxun lesson; moral; to chide sb; to lecture sb 袭[襲] xí to attack; to inherit; classifier for suits (esp. of funeral robes) 虑[慮] lǜ to think over; to consider; anxiety 缺少[缺少] quēshǎo lack; shortage of; shortfall; to be short (of); to lack 历练[歷練] lìliàn to learn through experience; experience; practiced; experienced 时局[時局] shíjú current political situation 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 年夜[年夜] niányè lunar New Year's Eve 各个[各個] gègè every; various; separately, one by one 按时[按時] ànshí on time; before deadline; on schedule 尸体[屍體] shītǐ dead body; corpse; carcass; CL:具[ju4] 殊死[殊死] shūsǐ to behead; capital punishment; desperate struggle; life-and-death 拼斗[拼鬥] pīndòu to engage (in a fight) 功不可没[功不可沒] gōngbùkěmò one's contributions cannot go unnoticed (idiom) 范围[範圍] fànwéi range; scope; limit; extent; CL:個|个[ge4] 错怪[錯怪] cuòguài to blame sb wrongly 限期[限期] xiànqī to set a time limit; time limit; deadline 无情[無情] wúqíng pitiless; ruthless; merciless; heartless 肆意[肆意] sìyì wantonly; recklessly; willfully 堪忧[堪憂] kānyōu worrying; bleak 预计[預計] yùjì to forecast; to predict; to estimate //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep14/222 words - 41 min 一致[一致] yīzhì unanimous; identical (views or opinions) 目击[目擊] mùjī to see with one's own eyes; to witness 头上[頭上] tóushàng overhead; above 提防[提防] dīfáng to guard against; to be vigilant; watch you don't (slip); also pr. [ti2 fang2] 委派[委派] wěipài to appoint 当下[當下] dāngxià immediately; at once; at that moment; at the moment 指控[指控] zhǐkòng accusation; a (criminal) charge; to accuse 发展[發展] fāzhǎn development; growth; to develop; to grow; to expand 守卫[守衛] shǒuwèi to guard; to defend 日内[日內] rìnèi in a few days; one of these days 加重[加重] jiāzhòng to make heavier; to emphasize; (of an illness etc) to become more serious; to aggravate (a bad situation); to increase (a burden, punishment etc) 作案[作案] zuò'àn to commit a crime 动机[動機] dòngjī motor; locomotive; motive; motivation; intention 皇权[皇權] huángquán imperial power 紧密[緊密] jǐnmì inseparably close 半年[半年] bànnián half a year 动摇[動搖] dòngyáo to sway; to waver; to rock; to rattle; to destabilize; to pose a challenge to 炉火[爐火] lúhuǒ the fire of a stove 加大力度[加大力度] jiādàlìdù to try harder; to redouble one's efforts 整顿[整頓] zhěngdùn to tidy up; to reorganize; to consolidate; to rectify 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) 劣势[劣勢] lièshì inferior; disadvantaged //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep15/25 words - 6 min 防不胜防[防不勝防] fángbùshèngfáng you can't guard against it (idiom); impossible to defend effectively; not much one can do about it; It can't be prevented. 出于[出於] chūyú due to; to stem from 减弱[減弱] jiǎnruò to weaken; to fall off 削弱[削弱] xuēruò to weaken; to impair; to cripple 权力[權力] quánlì power; authority 两者[兩者] liǎngzhě both sides 其一[其一] qíyī one of the given (options etc); the first; firstly 下马[下馬] xiàmǎ to dismount from a horse; (fig.) to abandon (a project) 接替[接替] jiētì to replace; to take over (a position or post) 党政[黨政] dǎngzhèng Party and government administration 宠信[寵信] chǒngxìn to dote on and trust 忌讳[忌諱] jìhuì taboo; to avoid as taboo; to abstain from 春[春] chūn spring (season); gay; joyful; youthful; love; lust; life 年初[年初] niánchū beginning of the year 死者[死者] sǐzhě the dead; the deceased 藐视[藐視] miǎoshì to despise; to look down on 清查[清查] qīngchá to investigate thoroughly; to carefully inspect; to verify; to ferret out (undesirable elements) 难辞其咎[難辭其咎] náncíqíjiù cannot escape censure (idiom); has to bear the blame 颜色[顏色] yánsè color; countenance; appearance; facial expression; pigment; dyestuff 仇恨[仇恨] chóuhèn to hate; hatred; enmity; hostility 银钱[銀錢] yínqián silver money (in former times) 财[財] cái money; wealth; riches; property; valuables 师妹[師妹] shīmèi junior female student or apprentice; daughter (younger than oneself) of one's teacher 随机[隨機] suíjī according to the situation; pragmatic; random 丧心病狂[喪心病狂] sàngxīnbìngkuáng deranged; demented; berserk (idiom) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep15/50 words - 10 min 大发雷霆[大發雷霆] dàfāléitíng to be furious; to fly into a terrible rage 当众[當眾] dāngzhòng in public; in front of everybody 板子[板子] bǎnzi board; plank; bamboo or birch for corporal punishment 惊恐[驚恐] jīngkǒng to be alarmed; to be frightened 出气[出氣] chūqì to give vent to anger 借此[藉此] jiècǐ using this as a pretext; thereby 不平[不平] bùpíng uneven; injustice; unfairness; wrong; grievance; indignant; dissatisfied 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) 剑术[劍術] jiànshù fencing 伤口[傷口] shāngkǒu wound; cut 飞天[飛天] fēitiān flying Apsara (Buddhist art) 姜[姜] jiāng variant of 薑|姜[jiang1] 浪[浪] làng wave; breaker; unrestrained; dissipated; to stroll; to ramble 波[波] bō wave; ripple; storm; surge 飞鸟[飛鳥] fēiniǎo bird 贯穿[貫穿] guànchuān to run through; a connecting thread from beginning to end; to link 浩大[浩大] hàodà vast; great; large amount 师兄[師兄] shīxiōng senior male fellow student or apprentice; son (older than oneself) of one's teacher 替代[替代] tìdài to substitute for; to replace; to supersede 使唤[使喚] shǐhuàn to order sb about; to use sb 血案[血案] xuè'àn murder case 冒失[冒失] màoshi rash; impudent 匆匆[匆匆] cōngcōng hurriedly 暗亏[暗虧] ànkuī hidden loss (finance) 中枢[中樞] zhōngshū center; backbone; hub (e.g. of transport network); the central administration //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep15/75 words - 15 min 心急火燎[心急火燎] xīnjíhuǒliǎo to burn with anxiety 明辨是非[明辨是非] míngbiànshìfēi to distinguish right and wrong (idiom) 伸张[伸張] shēnzhāng to uphold (e.g. justice or virtue); to promote 正义[正義] zhèngyì justice; righteousness; just; righteous 私交[私交] sījiāo personal friendship 以便[以便] yǐbiàn so that; so as to; in order to 喜[喜] xǐ to be fond of; to like; to enjoy; to be happy; to feel pleased; happiness; delight; glad 浸润[浸潤] jìnrùn to permeate; to percolate; fig. to saturate (with emotion) 莽撞[莽撞] mǎngzhuàng rude and impetuous 拔掉[拔掉] bádiào to pluck; to pull off; to pull out; to unplug 支撑[支撐] zhīchēng to prop up; to support; strut; brace 理所当然[理所當然] lǐsuǒdāngrán as it should be by rights (idiom); proper and to be expected as a matter of course; inevitable and right 急功近利[急功近利] jígōngjìnlì seeking instant benefit (idiom); shortsighted vision, looking only for fast return 出乱子[出亂子] chūluànzi to go wrong; to get into trouble 束手无策[束手無策] shùshǒuwúcè lit. to have one's hands bound and be unable to do anything about it (idiom); fig. helpless in the face of a crisis 接任[接任] jiērèn to take over (as minister, manager etc) 争取[爭取] zhēngqǔ to fight for; to strive for; to win over 好过[好過] hǎoguò to have an easy time; (feel) well 惩罚[懲罰] chéngfá penalty; punishment; to punish 地板[地板] dìbǎn floor 正事[正事] zhèngshì one's proper business 天机[天機] tiānjī mystery known only to heaven (archaic); inscrutable twist of fate; fig. top secret 好手[好手] hǎoshǒu expert; professional 严密[嚴密] yánmì strict; tight (organization, surveillance etc) 周围[周圍] zhōuwéi surroundings; environment; to encompass //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep15/100 words - 19 min 布控[布控] bùkòng to deploy surveillance; to put under surveillance 报到[報到] bàodào to report for duty; to check in; to register 甄[甄] zhēn to distinguish; to evaluate 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] 掐死[掐死] qiāsǐ to throttle; to choke to death 四月[四月] Sìyuè April; fourth month (of the lunar year) 十二[十二] shí'èr twelve; 12 方能[方能] fāngnéng can then (and only then) 打架[打架] dǎjià to fight; to scuffle; to come to blows; CL:場|场[chang2] 期限[期限] qīxiàn time limit; deadline; allotted time 居心[居心] jūxīn to harbor (evil) intentions; to be bent on; a tranquil heart or mind 恶毒[惡毒] èdú malicious 接连[接連] jiēlián on end; in a row; in succession 损伤[損傷] sǔnshāng to harm; to damage; to injure; impairment; loss; disability 掌控[掌控] zhǎngkòng to control; in control of 抗衡[抗衡] kànghéng contend against 对策[對策] duìcè countermeasure for dealing with a situation 尤其[尤其] yóuqí especially; particularly 严[嚴] yán tight (closely sealed); stern; strict; rigorous; severe; father 整肃[整肅] zhěngsù strict; serious; solemn; dignified; to tidy up; to clean up; to purge; to adjust 以儆效尤[以儆效尤] yǐjǐngxiàoyóu in order to warn against following bad examples (idiom); as a warning to others 恋栈[戀棧] liànzhàn to be reluctant to give up a post 解甲[解甲] jiějiǎ to remove armor; to return to civilian life 屁股[屁股] pìgu buttocks; bottom; butt; back part 对象[對象] duìxiàng target; object; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend; CL:個|个[ge4] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep15/125 words - 26 min 主使[主使] zhǔshǐ to mastermind; to orchestrate; to instigate; mastermind; instigator 暗杀[暗殺] ànshā to assassinate 一丝一毫[一絲一毫] yīsīyīháo one thread, one hair (idiom); a tiny bit; an iota 动用[動用] dòngyòng to utilize; to put sth to use 悄悄[悄悄] qiāoqiāo quietly; secretly; stealthily; quiet; worried; Taiwan pr. [qiao3 qiao3] 关乎[關乎] guānhū to relate to; concerning; about 仍旧[仍舊] réngjiù still (remaining); to remain (the same); yet 经验[經驗] jīngyàn experience; to experience 凉水[涼水] liángshuǐ cool water; unboiled water 管辖[管轄] guǎnxiá to administer; to have jurisdiction (over) 雷霆[雷霆] léitíng sound of thunder 铤而走险[鋌而走險] tǐng'érzǒuxiǎn to take a risk out of desperation (idiom) 耍赖[耍賴] shuǎlài to act shamelessly; to refuse to acknowledge that one has lost the game, or made a promise etc; to act dumb; to act as if sth never happened 扛[扛] káng to carry on one's shoulder; (fig.) to take on (a burden, duty etc) 吃惊[吃驚] chījīng to be startled; to be shocked; to be amazed 绮[綺] qǐ beautiful; open-work silk 打水[打水] dǎshuǐ to draw water; to splash water 救火[救火] jiùhuǒ to put out a fire; firefighting 纵火[縱火] zònghuǒ to set on fire; to commit arson 安生[安生] ānshēng peaceful; restful; quiet; still 册[冊] cè book; booklet; classifier for books 人数[人數] rénshù number of people 宵[宵] xiāo night 尊荣[尊榮] zūnróng honor and glory 簪[簪] zān hairpin //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep15/150 words - 31 min 兴风作浪[興風作浪] xīngfēngzuòlàng to incite trouble; to stir up havoc 触犯[觸犯] chùfàn to violate; to offend 御膳房[御膳房] yùshànfáng imperial kitchen 投放[投放] tóufàng to input; to throw in; to unload; to put into circulation 洁[潔] jié clean 搜[搜] sōu to search 引火[引火] yǐnhuǒ to kindle; to light a fire 匿[匿] nì to hide 财务[財務] cáiwù financial affairs 实证[實證] shízhèng actual proof; concrete evidence; empirical 饶命[饒命] ráomìng to spare sb's life 午睡[午睡] wǔshuì to take a nap; siesta 午后[午後] wǔhòu afternoon 叫醒[叫醒] jiàoxǐng to awaken; to wake sb up; to rouse 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 搅扰[攪擾] jiǎorǎo to disturb; to annoy 哪怕[哪怕] nǎpà even; even if; even though; no matter how 责备[責備] zébèi to blame; to criticize; condemnation; reproach 初二[初二] chū'èr 2nd year in junior middle school; 2nd day of a lunar month; 2nd day of lunar New Year 闹别扭[鬧彆扭] nàobièniu to be difficult with sb; to provoke disagreement; at loggerheads; to fall out with 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] 假案[假案] jiǎ'àn fabricated legal case; frame-up 不利[不利] bùlì unfavorable; disadvantageous; harmful; detrimental 些许[些許] xiēxǔ a few; a little; a bit 下流[下流] xiàliú lower course of a river; low-class; mean and lowly; vulgar; obscene //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep15/175 words - 34 min 假正经[假正經] jiǎzhèngjīng demure; prudish; hypocritical 说到[說到] shuōdào to talk about; to mention; (preposition) as for 音律[音律] yīnlǜ tuning; temperament 十五[十五] shíwǔ fifteen; 15 灯节[燈節] dēngjié the Lantern Festival (15th of first month of lunar calendar) 上演[上演] shàngyǎn to screen (a movie); to stage (a play); a screening; a staging 谱[譜] pǔ chart; list; table; register; score (music); spectrum (physics); to set to music 暇[暇] xiá leisure 进益[進益] jìnyì income; (literary) improvement; progress 昔日[昔日] xīrì formerly; in olden days 受益[受益] shòuyì to benefit from; profit 良多[良多] liángduō considerably; much; quite a bit 居处[居處] jūchù dwelling place; home 洁净[潔淨] jiéjìng clean; to cleanse 饰[飾] shì decoration; ornament; to decorate; to adorn; to hide; to conceal (a fault); excuse (to hide a fault); to play a role (in opera); to impersonate 奢华[奢華] shēhuá luxurious; sumptuous; lavish 新贵[新貴] xīnguì nouveau riche; upstart; new appointee 轻车简从[輕車簡從] qīngchējiǎncóng (of an official) to travel with little luggage and just a small escort; to travel without ostentation 无人问津[無人問津] wúrénwènjīn to be of no interest to anyone (idiom) 十六[十六] shíliù sixteen; 16 复印[複印] fùyìn to photocopy; to duplicate a document 月底[月底] yuèdǐ end of the month 乱跑[亂跑] luànpǎo to run around all over the place 姿势[姿勢] zīshì posture; position 不动[不動] bùdòng motionless //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep15/200 words - 38 min 僵住[僵住] jiāngzhù motionless; unable to move 真传[真傳] zhēnchuán authentic tradition; handed-down teachings or techniques 功力[功力] gōnglì merit; efficacy; competence; skill; power 火候[火候] huǒhòu heat control; maturity; crucial moment 回天[回天] huítiān lit. to reverse the rotation of the sky; fig. to reverse a desperate situation 玢[玢] fēn porphyrites 佐[佐] zuǒ to assist; assistant; aide; to accompany 路程[路程] lùchéng route; path traveled; distance traveled; course (of development) 怀[懷] huái bosom; heart; mind; to think of; to harbor in one's mind; to conceive (a child) 身孕[身孕] shēnyùn pregnancy; pregnant 五月[五月] Wǔyuè May; fifth month (of the lunar year) 舅舅[舅舅] jiùjiu mother's brother; maternal uncle (informal); CL:個|个[ge4] 叔叔[叔叔] shūshu father's younger brother; uncle; Taiwan pr. [shu2 shu5]; CL:個|个[ge4] 大小姐[大小姐] dàxiǎojie eldest daughter of an affluent family; (polite) your daughter; bossy or indulged young woman; Miss High and Mighty 娘家[娘家] niángjia married woman's parents' home 爹娘[爹娘] diēniáng (dialect) parents 请客[請客] qǐngkè to give a dinner party; to entertain guests; to invite to dinner 人们[人們] rénmen people 点点[點點] diǎndiǎn point; speck 随性[隨性] suíxìng casual; laid-back; doing as one pleases 一团糟[一團糟] yītuánzāo chaos; bungle; complete mess; shambles 正要[正要] zhèngyào to be just about to; to be on the point of 拨乱反正[撥亂反正] bōluànfǎnzhèng bring order out of chaos; set to rights things which have been thrown into disorder 叨[叨] dāo garrulous 芝麻[芝麻] zhīma sesame (seed) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep15/225 words - 40 min 馅[餡] xiàn stuffing; forcemeat; filling 汤圆[湯圓] tāngyuán boiled balls of glutinous rice flour, eaten during the Lantern Festival 桂[桂] guì cassia; laurel 舌头[舌頭] shétou tongue; CL:個|个[ge4]; enemy soldier captured for the purpose of extracting information 小辈[小輩] xiǎobèi the younger generation 庆祝[慶祝] qìngzhù to celebrate 排场[排場] páichang ostentation; a show of extravagance; grand style; red tape 收礼[收禮] shōulǐ to accept a gift; to receive presents 晚宴[晚宴] wǎnyàn banquet; dinner party; soiree 整数[整數] zhěngshù whole number; integer (math.); round figure 昏头[昏頭] hūntóu to lose one's head; to be out of one's mind; to be dazed 四月份[四月份] sìyuèfèn April 还愿[還願] huányuàn to redeem a vow (to a deity); to fulfill a promise; votive 一言为定[一言為定] yīyánwéidìng one word and it's settled (idiom); It's a deal!; That's settled then. 赚[賺] zhuàn to earn; to make a profit 空手[空手] kōngshǒu empty-handed; unarmed; (painting, embroidery etc) without following a model; (abbr. for 空手道[kong1 shou3 dao4]) karate 七月[七月] Qīyuè July; seventh month (of the lunar year) 索性[索性] suǒxìng you might as well (do it); simply; just 晚生[晚生] wǎnshēng I (self-deprecatory, in front of elders) (old) 七夕[七夕] Qīxī double seven festival, evening of seventh of lunar seventh month; girls' festival; Chinese Valentine's day, when Cowherd and Weaving maid 牛郎織女|牛郎织女 are allowed their annual meeting 男孩子[男孩子] nánháizi boy 零花钱[零花錢] línghuāqián pocket money; allowance 手头[手頭] shǒutóu in hand (e.g. cash) 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 到场[到場] dàochǎng to show up; present (at the scene) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep15/227 words - 41 min 加派[加派] jiāpài to reinforce; to dispatch troops 监看[監看] jiānkàn to monitor; to keep an eye on //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep16/25 words - 7 min 事端[事端] shìduān disturbance; incident 联姻[聯姻] liányīn related by marriage; to connect by marriage (families, work units) 咽[嚥] yàn to swallow 温厚[溫厚] wēnhòu good-natured; warm and generous; gentle 何止[何止] hézhǐ far more than; not just 大侠[大俠] dàxiá knight; swordsman; noble warrior; chivalrous hero 出众[出眾] chūzhòng to stand out; outstanding 废话[廢話] fèihuà nonsense; rubbish; superfluous words; You don't say!; No kidding! (gently sarcastic) 屋子[屋子] wūzi house; room; CL:間|间[jian1] 提前[提前] tíqián to shift to an earlier date; to do sth ahead of time; in advance 败笔[敗筆] bàibǐ a faulty stroke in calligraphy or painting; a faulty expression in writing 请进[請進] qǐngjìn "please come in" 打伤[打傷] dǎshāng to injure; to wound; to damage 青衣[青衣] qīngyī black clothes; servant (old); young woman role in Chinese opera, also called 正旦[zheng4 dan4] 剑客[劍客] jiànkè fencer (i.e. sportsman involved in fencing) 滋事[滋事] zīshì to cause trouble; to provoke a dispute 可靠[可靠] kěkào reliable 搁置[擱置] gēzhì to shelve; to set aside 奈何[奈何] nàihé to do something to sb; to deal with; to cope; how?; to no avail 万不得已[萬不得已] wànbùdéyǐ only when absolutely essential (idiom); as a last resort 仰仗[仰仗] yǎngzhàng to rely on; to depend on 招来[招來] zhāolái to attract; to incur 仅次于[僅次于] jǐncìyú second only to...; (in second place) preceded only by... 孤[孤] gū lone; lonely 祭奠[祭奠] jìdiàn to offer sacrifices (to one's ancestors); to hold or attend a memorial service //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep16/50 words - 12 min 情意[情意] qíngyì friendly regard; affection 青春[青春] qīngchūn youth; youthfulness 年少[年少] niánshào young; junior 大路[大路] dàlù avenue; CL:條|条[tiao2] 小路[小路] xiǎolù minor road; lane; pathway; trail 枝[枝] zhī branch; classifier for sticks, rods, pencils etc 茂[茂] mào luxuriant; (chemistry) cyclopentadiene 别有[別有] biéyǒu to have other...; to have a special ... 意趣[意趣] yìqù interest; point of particular charm and interest 乱来[亂來] luànlái to act recklessly; to mess around 缓步[緩步] huǎnbù to walk slowly; to amble along; gradually; slowly 登山[登山] dēngshān to climb a mountain; climbing; mountaineering 体力[體力] tǐlì physical strength; physical power 疗法[療法] liáofǎ therapy; treatment 兴起[興起] xīngqǐ to rise; to spring up; to burgeon; to be aroused; to come into vogue 坟茔[墳塋] fényíng grave; tomb; graveyard; cemetery; fig. one's native place (where one's ancestors are buried) 疾风[疾風] jífēng storm; gale; strong wind; flurry; blast 名将[名將] míngjiàng famous general 景仰[景仰] jǐngyǎng to admire; to revere; to look up to 把酒[把酒] bǎjiǔ to raise one's wine cup 神魂[神魂] shénhún mind; state of mind (often abnormal) 左翼[左翼] zuǒyì left-wing (political) 会合[會合] huìhé to meet; to rendezvous; to merge; to link up; meeting; confluence 前锋[前鋒] qiánfēng vanguard; front line; a forward (sports) 飞奔[飛奔] fēibēn to dash (run fast); to rush; to dart //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep16/75 words - 14 min 如期[如期] rúqī as scheduled; on time; punctual 到达[到達] dàodá to reach; to arrive 斯[斯] sī (phonetic); this 逝[逝] shì (of time) to pass; to die 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] 未亡人[未亡人] wèiwángrén a widow (a widow's way of referring to herself in former times) 感同身受[感同身受] gǎntóngshēnshòu to feel as if it had happened to oneself; to sympathize; (polite expression of gratitude for a favor received by a friend etc) I take it as a personal favor 谢礼[謝禮] xièlǐ honorarium; gift as thanks 衣衫[衣衫] yīshān clothing; unlined garment 单薄[單薄] dānbó weak; frail; thin; flimsy 下山[下山] xiàshān (of the sun) to set 在天之灵[在天之靈] zàitiānzhīlíng soul and spirit of the deceased 临近[臨近] línjìn close to; approaching 古[古] gǔ ancient; old; paleo- 石雕[石雕] shídiāo stone carving; carved sculpture 霞[霞] xiá rose-tinted sky or clouds at sunrise or sunset 请便[請便] qǐngbiàn Please do as you wish!; You are welcome to do whatever you like!; Please make yourself at home. 诡异[詭異] guǐyì strange; weird 利索[利索] lìsuo nimble 高见[高見] gāojiàn wise opinion; brilliant idea (honorific) 能人[能人] néngrén capable person; Homo habilis, extinct species of upright East African hominid 更新[更新] gēngxīn to replace the old with new; to renew; to renovate; to upgrade; to update; to regenerate 了[瞭] liǎo (of eyes) bright; clear-sighted; to understand clearly 逊色[遜色] xùnsè inferior (often in the combination 毫無遜色|毫无逊色, not in the least inferior) 惹人注目[惹人注目] rěrénzhùmù to attract attention; noticeable //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep16/100 words - 17 min 戒心[戒心] jièxīn vigilance; wariness 不外乎[不外乎] bùwàihū nothing else but 虚伪[虛偽] xūwěi false; hypocritical; artificial; sham 心田[心田] xīntián heart (one's innermost being) 野人[野人] yěrén savage people 个头[個頭] gètóu size; height 全身[全身] quánshēn whole body; em (typography) 褐[褐] hè brown; gray or dark color; coarse hemp cloth; Taiwan pr. [he2] 黄色[黃色] huángsè yellow (color); pornographic 力大无穷[力大無窮] lìdàwúqióng extraordinary strength; super strong; strong as an ox 飞快[飛快] fēikuài very fast; at lightning speed; (coll.) razor-sharp 围捕[圍捕] wéibǔ to fish by casting a net; to capture; to surround and seize 狡猾[狡猾] jiǎohuá crafty; cunning; sly 日日[日日] rìrì every day 影子[影子] yǐngzi shadow; reflection; (fig.) hint; indication; influence; CL:個|个[ge4] 到点[到點] dàodiǎn it's time (to do sth); the time has come 吓跑[嚇跑] xiàpǎo to scare away 山势[山勢] shānshì topography of a mountain; features of a mountain 连绵[連綿] liánmián continuous; unbroken; uninterrupted; extending forever into the distance (of mountain range, river etc) 搜捕[搜捕] sōubǔ to hunt and arrest (fugitives); to track down and arrest; a manhunt 野兽[野獸] yěshòu beast; wild animal 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) 劳而无功[勞而無功] láo'érwúgōng to work hard while accomplishing little; to toil to no avail 村民[村民] cūnmín villager 围[圍] wéi to encircle; to surround; all around; to wear by wrapping around (scarf, shawl) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep16/125 words - 24 min 一半[一半] yībàn half 捉住[捉住] zhuōzhù to catch; to grapple with; to hold onto 瞪[瞪] dèng to open (one's eyes) wide; to stare at; to glare at 反省[反省] fǎnxǐng to reflect upon oneself; to examine one's conscience; to question oneself; to search one's soul 有方[有方] yǒufāng to do things right; to use the correct method 膀[膀] bǎng upper arm; wing 右[右] yòu right (-hand); the Right (politics); west (old) 贴身[貼身] tiēshēn worn next to the skin; close-fitting; personal (servant etc) 微服[微服] wēifú (of a high-ranking official) to wear plain clothes in order to go about incognito 出访[出訪] chūfǎng to go and visit in an official capacity or for investigation 大白天[大白天] dàbáitiān broad daylight 巷子[巷子] xiàngzi alley 地下[地下] dìxià underground; subterranean; covert 钱庄[錢莊] qiánzhuāng money farm (dealing in illegal foreign currency of money laundering) 线报[線報] xiànbào tip-off 露面[露面] lòumiàn to show one's face; to appear (in public) 讯息[訊息] xùnxī information; news; message; text message or SMS 详细[詳細] xiángxì detailed; in detail; minute 官兵[官兵] guānbīng officers and men 好险[好險] hǎoxiǎn to have a close call; to have a narrow escape 仗义[仗義] zhàngyì to uphold justice; to be loyal (to one's friends); to stick by 低估[低估] dīgū to underestimate; to underrate 无功而返[無功而返] wúgōng'érfǎn to return without any achievement (idiom); to go home with one's tail between one's legs 撤离[撤離] chèlí to withdraw from; to evacuate 试图[試圖] shìtú to attempt; to try //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep16/150 words - 27 min 不义[不義] bùyì injustice 可恶[可惡] kěwù repulsive; vile; hateful; abominable 元宵[元宵] yuánxiāo Lantern Festival; night of the 15th of the first lunar month; see also 元夜[yuan2 ye4]; sticky rice dumplings 图样[圖樣] túyàng diagram; blueprint 以来[以來] yǐlái since (a previous event) 劣迹[劣跡] lièjì bad record (esp. of a public official); unsavory track record 世代相传[世代相傳] shìdàixiāngchuán passed on from generation to generation (idiom); to hand down 宝剑[寶劍] bǎojiàn (double-edged) sword; CL:把[ba3],方[fang1] 染上[染上] rǎnshàng to catch (a disease); to get (a bad habit) 娇纵[嬌縱] jiāozòng to indulge (a child); to pamper; to spoil 内外[內外] nèiwài inside and outside; domestic and foreign; approximately; about 恣意妄为[恣意妄為] zìyìwàngwéi to behave unscrupulously 都护[都護] dūhù (old) highest administrative post in border areas; governor of a march 肩[肩] jiān shoulder; to shoulder (responsibilities etc) 师父[師父] shīfu used for 師傅|师傅 (in Taiwan); master; qualified worker 来信[來信] láixìn incoming letter; send a letter here 原定[原定] yuándìng originally planned; originally determined 推迟[推遲] tuīchí to postpone; to put off; to defer 变化[變化] biànhuà change; variation; to change; to vary; CL:個|个[ge4] 吓一跳[嚇一跳] xiàyītiào startled; to frighten; scared out of one's skin 交付[交付] jiāofù to hand over; to deliver 刺[刺] cì thorn; sting; thrust; to prick; to pierce; to stab; to assassinate; to murder 着落[著落] zhuóluò whereabouts; place to settle; reliable source (of funds etc); (of responsibility for a matter) to rest with sb; settlement; solution 大师[大師] dàshī great master; master 说笑[說笑] shuōxiào to chat and laugh; to crack jokes; to banter //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep16/175 words - 32 min 不打自招[不打自招] bùdǎzìzhāo to confess without being pressed; to make a confession without duress 有理[有理] yǒulǐ reasonable; justified; right; (math.) rational 杀手[殺手] shāshǒu killer; murderer; hit man; (sports) formidable player 介入[介入] jièrù to intervene; to get involved 首先[首先] shǒuxiān first (of all); in the first place 后排[後排] hòupái the back row 既已[既已] jìyǐ already 无把握[無把握] wúbǎwò uncertain 击中[擊中] jīzhòng to hit (a target etc); to strike 窑[窯] yáo kiln; oven; coal pit; cave dwelling; (coll.) brothel 杯子[杯子] bēizi cup; glass; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 喝茶[喝茶] hēchá (fig.) to have a meeting with state security agents (to be warned to behave "responsibly") 胎[胎] tāi fetus; litter; tire; abbr. of 輪胎|轮胎 描[描] miáo to depict; to trace (a drawing); to copy; to touch up 青花[青花] qīnghuā blue and white (porcelain) 泡茶[泡茶] pàochá to make tea 壶[壺] hú pot; classifier for bottled liquid 茶叶[茶葉] cháyè tea; tea leaves; CL:盒[he2],罐[guan4],包[bao1],片[pian4] 垫[墊] diàn pad; cushion; mat; to pad out; to fill a gap; to pay for sb; to advance (money) 弹琴[彈琴] tánqín to play or strum a lute or other stringed instrument 佳节[佳節] jiājié festive day; holiday 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) 天亮[天亮] tiānliàng dawn; daybreak 通畅[通暢] tōngchàng unobstructed; clear 本色[本色] běnsè inherent qualities; natural qualities; distinctive character; true qualities //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep16/200 words - 41 min 名士[名士] míngshì famous scholar; worthy; celebrity, esp. distinguished literary person having no official post 始[始] shǐ to begin; to start; then; only then 严肃[嚴肅] yánsù solemn; grave; serious; earnest; severe 古板[古板] gǔbǎn outmoded; old-fashioned; inflexible 剪[剪] jiǎn scissors; shears; clippers; CL:把[ba3]; to cut with scissors; to trim; to wipe out or exterminate 姑爷[姑爺] gūye son-in-law (used by wife's family); uncle (husband of father's sister) 上街[上街] shàngjiē to go onto the streets; to go shopping 洗耳恭听[洗耳恭聽] xǐ'ěrgōngtīng to listen with respectful attention; (a polite request to sb to speak); we are all ears 盈[盈] yíng full; filled; surplus 音乐[音樂] yīnyuè music; CL:張|张[zhang1],曲[qu3],段[duan4] 知音[知音] zhīyīn intimate friend; soul mate 依从[依從] yīcóng to comply with; to obey 焦[焦] jiāo burnt; scorched; charred; worried; anxious; coke; abbr. for 焦耳[jiao1 er3], joule 古琴[古琴] gǔqín guqin or qin, a long zither with seven strings, plucked with the fingers 允[允] yǔn just; fair; to permit; to allow 爱好[愛好] àihào to like; to take pleasure in; keen on; fond of; interest; hobby; appetite for; CL:個|个[ge4] 演奏[演奏] yǎnzòu to perform on a musical instrument 束手就擒[束手就擒] shùshǒujiùqín hands tied and waiting to be captured 把守[把守] bǎshǒu to guard 作乱[作亂] zuòluàn to start a rebellion; to rise in revolt 一味[一味] yīwèi blindly; invariably 防守[防守] fángshǒu to defend; to protect (against) 适时[適時] shìshí timely; apt to the occasion; in due course 后患无穷[後患無窮] hòuhuànwúqióng it will cause no end of trouble (idiom) 着手[著手] zhuóshǒu to put one's hand to it; to start out on a task; to set out //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep16/204 words - 41 min 关停[關停] guāntíng (of a power plant, refinery etc) to shut down 现任[現任] xiànrèn to occupy a post currently; current (president etc); incumbent; (coll.) current boyfriend (girlfriend, spouse) 搜集[搜集] sōují to gather; to collect 消息灵通[消息靈通] xiāoxilíngtōng to be well-informed //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep17/25 words - 5 min 合计[合計] héjì to add up the total; to figure what sth amounts to; to consider 继任者[繼任者] jìrènzhě successor 前任[前任] qiánrèn predecessor; ex-; former; ex (spouse etc) 贪渎[貪瀆] tāndú (of an official) corrupt and negligent of his duty 斥责[斥責] chìzé to lash out; to reprimand 不痛不痒[不痛不癢] bùtòngbùyǎng lit. doesn't hurt, doesn't tickle (idiom); sth is wrong, but not quite sure what; fig. not getting to any matter of substance; scratching the surface; superficial; perfunctory 惨痛[慘痛] cǎntòng bitter; painful; deeply distressed 关闭[關閉] guānbì to close; to shut 英明[英明] yīngmíng wise; brilliant 重病[重病] zhòngbìng serious illness 自愿[自願] zìyuàn voluntary 质问[質問] zhìwèn to question; to ask questions; to inquire; to bring to account; to interrogate 长者[長者] zhǎngzhě senior; older person 所作所为[所作所為] suǒzuòsuǒwéi one's conduct and deeds 愈发[愈發] yùfā all the more; increasingly 看不懂[看不懂] kànbudǒng unable to make sense of what one is looking at 闭口不言[閉口不言] bìkǒubùyán to keep silent (idiom) 为重[為重] wéizhòng to attach most importance to 怀有[懷有] huáiyǒu to have in one's person (feelings, talent etc) 派遣[派遣] pàiqiǎn to send (on a mission); to dispatch 一派胡言[一派胡言] yīpàihúyán a bunch of nonsense 听来[聽來] tīnglái to sound (old, foreign, exciting, right etc); to ring (true); to sound as if (i.e. to give the listener an impression); to hear from somewhere 至亲[至親] zhìqīn next of kin; closely related 如此这般[如此這般] rúcǐzhèbān thus and so; such and such 差遣[差遣] chāiqiǎn to send (on errand) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep17/50 words - 8 min 悬崖勒马[懸崖勒馬] xuányálèmǎ lit. to rein in the horse at the edge of the precipice (idiom); fig. to act in the nick of time 误入歧途[誤入歧途] wùrùqítú to take a wrong step in life (idiom); to go astray 浪迹江湖[浪跡江湖] làngjìjiānghú to roam far and wide; to drift with the wind 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 骑墙[騎牆] qíqiáng to sit on the fence; to take both sides in a dispute 握有[握有] wòyǒu to grasp and own; to hold (power) 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) 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) 基[基] jī base; foundation; basic; radical (chemistry); (slang) gay 逐出[逐出] zhúchū to expel; to evict; to drive out 歧途[歧途] qítú fork in a road; wrong road 歧[歧] qí divergent; side road 省得[省得] shěngde to avoid; so as to save (money or time) 往后[往後] wǎnghòu from now on; in the future; time to come 地面[地面] dìmiàn floor; ground; surface 分毫[分毫] fēnháo fraction; slightest difference; hairsbreadth 错乱[錯亂] cuòluàn in disorder; deranged (mentally) 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) 价值[價值] jiàzhí value; worth; fig. values (ethical, cultural etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 炸[炸] zhá to deep fry; Taiwan pr. [zha4] 炸[炸] zhà to explode 由于[由於] yóuyú due to; as a result of; thanks to; owing to; since; because 火星[火星] huǒxīng spark 崩落[崩落] bēngluò talus slide; to crumble (of scree slope); to collapse; landslide 爆炸[爆炸] bàozhà explosion; to explode; to blow up; to detonate 夷为平地[夷為平地] yíwéipíngdì to level; to raze to the ground //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep17/75 words - 10 min 大火[大火] dàhuǒ conflagration; large fire; CL:場|场[chang2] 死伤[死傷] sǐshāng casualties; dead and injured 百姓[百姓] bǎixìng common people 伤者[傷者] shāngzhě casualty; victim (of an accident); wounded person 百十[百十] bǎishí a hundred or so 火势[火勢] huǒshì intensity of a fire; lively; flourishing 烧到[燒到] shāodào to have a fever reaching (a certain temperature) 扑[撲] pū to throw oneself at; to pounce on; to devote one's energies; to flap; to flutter; to dab; to pat; to bend over 骚乱[騷亂] sāoluàn disturbance; riot; to create a disturbance 奸诈[奸詐] jiānzhà treachery; devious; a rogue 哄抢[哄搶] hōngqiǎng looting 镇压[鎮壓] zhènyā suppression; repression; to suppress; to put down; to quell 支出[支出] zhīchū to spend; to pay out; expense 帐篷[帳篷] zhàngpeng tent; CL:頂|顶[ding3],座[zuo4] 用于[用于] yòngyú use in; use on; use for 灾民[災民] zāimín victim (of a disaster) 调配[調配] diàopèi to allocate; to deploy 调配[調配] tiáopèi to blend (colors, herbs); to mix 出资[出資] chūzī to fund; to put money into sth; to invest 征用[征用] zhēngyòng to expropriate; to commandeer 支援[支援] zhīyuán to provide assistance; to support; to back 照理[照理] zhàolǐ according to reason; usually; in the normal course of events; to attend to 快要[快要] kuàiyào almost; nearly; almost all 燃放[燃放] ránfàng to light; to set off (firecrackers etc) 引发[引發] yǐnfā to lead to; to trigger; to initiate; to cause; to evoke (emotions) 拣[揀] jiǎn to choose; to pick; to sort out; to pick up //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep17/100 words - 17 min 转移[轉移] zhuǎnyí to shift; to divert or distract (attention etc); to change; to transform; metastasis (medicine); to evacuate (people) 尽量[儘量] jǐnliàng as much as possible; to the greatest extent 昨儿[昨兒] zuór5 (coll.) yesterday 搬运[搬運] bānyùn freight; transport; portage; to transport; to carry 围住[圍住] wéizhù to surround; to gird 勘查[勘查] kānchá variant of 勘察[kan1 cha2] 法眼[法眼] fǎyǎn discerning eye 勤勤恳恳[勤勤懇懇] qínqínkěnkěn industrious and conscientious; assiduous 请求[請求] qǐngqiú to request; to ask; request; CL:個|个[ge4] 自信[自信] zìxìn to have confidence in oneself; self-confidence 暗示[暗示] ànshì to hint; to suggest; suggestion; hint 限于[限於] xiànyú to be limited to; to be confined to 愤[憤] fèn indignant; anger; resentment 民怨[民怨] mínyuàn popular grievance; complaints of the people 鼎沸[鼎沸] dǐngfèi a confused noise; a racket 打击[打擊] dǎjī to hit; to strike; to attack; to crack down on sth; blow; (psychological) shock; percussion (music) 砝码[砝碼] fǎmǎ standard weight (used on a balance scale) 草菅人命[草菅人命] cǎojiānrénmìng human life as grass (idiom); to kill people like scything grass; a politician acting with total disregard for the life of his countrymen 形势[形勢] xíngshì circumstances; situation; terrain; CL:個|个[ge4] 细微[細微] xìwēi tiny; minute; fine; subtle; sensitive (instruments) 羞辱[羞辱] xiūrǔ to baffle; to humiliate; shame; dishonor; humiliation 失言[失言] shīyán slip of the tongue; indiscretion; to blurt out a secret 贪[貪] tān to have a voracious desire for; to covet; greedy; corrupt 紧逼[緊逼] jǐnbī to press hard; to close in on 废黜[廢黜] fèichù to depose (a king) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep17/125 words - 21 min 认罪[認罪] rènzuì to admit guilt; to plead guilty 疯狂[瘋狂] fēngkuáng crazy; frantic; extreme popularity 攻击[攻擊] gōngjī to attack; to accuse; to charge; an attack (terrorist or military) 平衡[平衡] pínghéng balance; equilibrium 完毕[完畢] wánbì to finish; to end; to complete 棉被[棉被] miánbèi comforter; quilt; CL:條|条[tiao2],面[mian4] 资[資] zī resources; capital; to provide; to supply; to support; money; expense 拨付[撥付] bōfù appropriate sum of money 挪[挪] nuó to shift; to move 照办[照辦] zhàobàn to follow the rules; to do as instructed; to play by the book; to comply with a request 介怀[介懷] jièhuái to mind; to brood over; to be concerned about 失陪[失陪] shīpéi goodbye (modest formula); Excuse me, I must leave. 战时[戰時] zhànshí wartime 数量[數量] shùliàng amount; quantity; CL:個|个[ge4]; quantitative 用完[用完] yòngwán used up; finished 回收[回收] huíshōu to recycle; to reclaim; to retrieve; to recover; to recall (a defective product) 过错[過錯] guòcuò mistake; fault; responsibility (for a fault) 急公好义[急公好義] jígōnghàoyì public-spirited 仁慈[仁慈] réncí benevolent; charitable; kind; kindly; kindness; merciful 不值[不值] bùzhí not worth 小题大作[小題大作] xiǎotídàzuò variant of 小題大做|小题大做[xiao3 ti2 da4 zuo4] 一手遮天[一手遮天] yīshǒuzhētiān lit. to hide the sky with one hand; to hide the truth from the masses 耿直[耿直] gěngzhí honest; frank; candid 出[齣] chū variant of 出[chu1] (classifier for plays or chapters of classical novels) 目光[目光] mùguāng sight; vision; view; gaze; look //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep17/150 words - 26 min 聚焦[聚焦] jùjiāo to focus 撕咬[撕咬] sīyǎo to tear at (with the teeth, like one animal attacking another) 民心[民心] mínxīn popular sentiment 默默[默默] mòmò in silence; not speaking 反过来[反過來] fǎnguolái conversely; in reverse order; in an opposite direction 杆秤[桿秤] gǎnchèng a steelyard (a type of balance) 公论[公論] gōnglùn public opinion 反之[反之] fǎnzhī on the other hand...; conversely... 埋没[埋沒] máimò to engulf; to bury; to overlook; to stifle; to neglect; to fall into oblivion 善行[善行] shànxíng good actions 无用[無用] wúyòng useless; worthless 说说[說說] shuōshuo to say sth 进而[進而] jìn'ér and then (what follows next) 撤职[撤職] chèzhí to eliminate; to sack; to remove from office 查办[查辦] chábàn to investigate and handle (a criminal case) 附上[附上] fùshàng attached; included herewith 分立[分立] fēnlì to establish as separate entities; to divide (a company etc) into independent entities; discrete; separate; separation (of powers etc) 签收[簽收] qiānshōu to sign for the acceptance of sth (e.g. a delivery etc) 胆大包天[膽大包天] dǎndàbāotiān reckless; extremely daring 无物[無物] wúwù nothing; empty 奇人[奇人] qírén an eccentric; odd person; person of extraordinary talent 事故[事故] shìgù accident; CL:樁|桩[zhuang1],起[qi3],次[ci4] 止[止] zhǐ to stop; to prohibit; until; only 烧毁[燒燬] shāohuǐ to burn; to burn down 民房[民房] mínfáng private house //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep17/175 words - 29 min 六十[六十] liùshí sixty; 60 重伤[重傷] zhòngshāng seriously hurt; serious injury 轻伤[輕傷] qīngshāng lightly wounded; minor injuries 财物[財物] cáiwù property; belongings 民情[民情] mínqíng circumstances of the people; popular sentiment; the mood of the people; popular customs 勉力[勉力] miǎnlì to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself 安抚[安撫] ānfǔ to placate; to pacify; to appease 震惊[震驚] zhènjīng to shock; to astonish 大病[大病] dàbìng serious illness 斋戒[齋戒] zhāijiè to fast 主张[主張] zhǔzhāng to advocate; to stand for; view; position; stand; proposition; viewpoint; assertion; CL:個|个[ge4] 初次[初次] chūcì for the first time; first (meeting, attempt etc) 死伤者[死傷者] sǐshāngzhě casualty (of an accident); dead and wounded 抚恤[撫卹] fǔxù (of an organization that has a duty of care) to give financial support to relatives of sb who has died or suffered serious injury 火灾[火災] huǒzāi fire (that burns buildings etc) 污糟[污糟] wūzāo filthy; unhygienic; squalid; gross 息[息] xī breath; news; interest (on an investment or loan); to cease; to stop; to rest; Taiwan pr. [xi2] 迁入[遷入] qiānrù to move in (to new lodging) 圭[圭] guī (old) jade tablet (a ceremonial badge of rank) 自省[自省] zìxǐng to examine oneself; to reflect on one's shortcomings; introspection; self-awareness; self-criticism 期间[期間] qījiān period of time; time; time period; period; CL:個|个[ge4] 涉及[涉及] shèjí to involve; to touch upon (a topic) 职位[職位] zhíwèi post; office; position 一律[一律] yīlǜ same; uniformly; all; without exception 姑息[姑息] gūxī excessively tolerant; to overindulge (sb); overly conciliatory; to seek appeasement at any price //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep17/200 words - 32 min 火气[火氣] huǒqì anger; internal heat (TCM) 消[消] xiāo to disappear; to vanish; to eliminate; to spend (time); have to; need 看上[看上] kànshàng to look upon; to take a fancy to; to fall for 李[李] lǐ plum 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 应急[應急] yìngjí to respond to an emergency; to meet a contingency; (attributive) emergency 辩护[辯護] biànhù to speak in defense of; to argue in favor of; to defend; to plead 迎风[迎風] yíngfēng in the wind; facing the wind; downwind 少有[少有] shǎoyǒu rare; infrequent 哑巴亏[啞巴虧] yǎbakuī pent-up unspoken grievances; suffering not willingly or possibly spoken of 通通[通通] tōngtōng all; entire; complete 时不时[時不時] shíbùshí from time to time 收集[收集] shōují to gather; to collect 公案[公案] gōng'àn judge's desk; complex legal case; contentious issue; koan (Zen Buddhism) 谏言[諫言] jiànyán advice; to advise 眼见[眼見] yǎnjiàn to see with one's own eyes; very soon 春分[春分] Chūnfēn Chunfen or Spring Equinox, 4th of the 24 solar terms 二十四節氣|二十四节气 21st March-4th April 日渐[日漸] rìjiàn to progress (or increase, change etc) day by day; more (or better etc) with each passing day 和暖[和暖] hénuǎn pleasantly warm (weather) 俗气[俗氣] súqì tacky; inelegant; in poor taste; vulgar; banal 玩器[玩器] wánqì elegant plaything; object to appreciate 改建[改建] gǎijiàn to rebuild; to transform (a building); to refurbish 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) 扩[擴] kuò to enlarge 新修[新修] xīnxiū revise; revised //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep17/225 words - 36 min 受宠若惊[受寵若驚] shòuchǒngruòjīng overwhelmed by favor from superior (humble expr.) 戏[戲] xì trick; drama; play; show; CL:齣|出[chu1],場|场[chang3],臺|台[tai2] 不才[不才] bùcái untalented; I; me (humble) 浓淡[濃淡] nóngdàn shade (of a color, i.e. light or dark) 相宜[相宜] xiāngyí to be suitable or appropriate 制图[製圖] zhìtú to map; to chart; to draft; mapmaking; charting 督建[督建] dūjiàn to supervise and construct; constructed under the supervision of 整修[整修] zhěngxiū to repair; to refurbish; to renovate; to refit; to mend; to rebuild 不速之客[不速之客] bùsùzhīkè uninvited or unexpected guest 尽兴[盡興] jìnxìng to enjoy oneself to the full; to one's heart's content 诸位[諸位] zhūwèi (pron) everyone; Ladies and Gentlemen; Sirs 菜肴[菜餚] càiyáo vegetable and meat dishes; dish 风味[風味] fēngwèi distinctive flavor; distinctive style 别致[別致] biézhì variant of 別緻|别致[bie2 zhi4] 坛[罈] tán earthen jar 贵庚[貴庚] guìgēng your age (honorific) 孩子气[孩子氣] háiziqì boyish; childish 适应[適應] shìyìng to adapt; to fit; to suit 酣[酣] hān intoxicated 此前[此前] cǐqián before this; before then; previously 竹[竹] zhú bamboo; CL:棵[ke1],支[zhi1],根[gen1]; Kangxi radical 118 简[簡] jiǎn simple; uncomplicated; letter; to choose; to select; bamboo strips used for writing (old) 约摸[約摸] yuēmo about; around; approximately; also written 約莫|约莫 广陵[廣陵] Guǎnglíng Guangling district of Yangzhou city 揚州市|扬州市[Yang2 zhou1 shi4], Jiangsu 某处[某處] mǒuchù somewhere //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep17/244 words - 41 min 室内[室內] shìnèi indoor 室外[室外] shìwài outdoor 痴[痴] chī imbecile; sentimental; stupid; foolish; silly 胜负[勝負] shèngfù victory or defeat; the outcome of a battle 帮手[幫手] bāngshǒu helper; assistant 乐理[樂理] yuèlǐ music theory 左边[左邊] zuǒbian left; the left side; to the left of 绷[繃] bēng to draw tight; to stretch taut; to tack (with thread or pin); embroidery hoop; woven bed mat 老老[老老] lǎolao maternal grandmother; same as 姥姥 奇门遁甲[奇門遁甲] qíméndùnjiǎ ancient Chinese divination tradition (still in use today) 伪装[偽裝] wěizhuāng to pretend to be (asleep etc); to disguise oneself as; pretense; disguise; (military) to camouflage; camouflage 笨[笨] bèn stupid; foolish; silly; slow-witted; clumsy 珍贵[珍貴] zhēnguì precious 乐谱[樂譜] yuèpǔ a musical score; sheet music 露水[露水] lùshuǐ dew; fig. short-lasting; ephemeral 竹简[竹簡] zhújiǎn bamboo writing slips in ancient times (joined together to form whole scrolls) 潮湿[潮濕] cháoshī damp; moist 小雨[小雨] xiǎoyǔ light rain; drizzle 已然[已然] yǐrán to be already so; already //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep18/25 words - 7 min 愧不敢当[愧不敢當] kuìbùgǎndāng lit. I'm ashamed and dare not (accept the honor); fig. I do not deserve your praise.; You flatter me too much. 游戏[遊戲] yóuxì game; CL:場|场[chang3]; to play 童心[童心] tóngxīn childish heart; childish innocence 碰见[碰見] pèngjiàn to run into; to meet (unexpectedly); to bump into 寻宝[尋寶] xúnbǎo treasure hunt 一举一动[一舉一動] yījǔyīdòng every movement; each and every move 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] 厚道[厚道] hòudao kind and honest; generous; sincere 藏品[藏品] cángpǐn museum piece; collector's item; precious object 搜罗[搜羅] sōuluó to gather; to collect; to bring together 箱子[箱子] xiāngzi suitcase; chest; box; case; trunk; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4] 宠坏[寵壞] chǒnghuài to spoil (a child etc) 花期[花期] huāqī the flowering season 繁盛[繁盛] fánshèng prosperous; thriving; (of vegetation) luxuriant 踏青[踏青] tàqīng lit. tread the green; go for a walk in the spring (when the grass has turned green); spring hike season around Qingming festival 清明, 4th-6th April 春天[春天] chūntiān spring (season); CL:個|个[ge4] 动弹[動彈] dòngtan to budge 春色[春色] chūnsè colors of spring; spring scenery 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) 翻墙[翻牆] fānqiáng lit. to climb over the wall; fig. to breach the Great Firewall of China 一身[一身] yīshēn whole body; from head to toe; single person; a suit of clothes 冷汗[冷汗] lěnghàn cold sweat 通往[通往] tōngwǎng to lead to 密室[密室] mìshì a room for keeping sth hidden; secret room; hidden chamber 十足[十足] shízú ample; complete; hundred percent; a pure shade (of some color) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep18/50 words - 11 min 险[險] xiǎn danger; dangerous; rugged 渊源[淵源] yuānyuán origin; source; relationship 通道[通道] tōngdào (communications) channel; thoroughfare; passage 报恩[報恩] bào'ēn to pay a debt of gratitude; to repay a kindness 威胁[威脅] wēixié to threaten; to menace 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 推心置腹[推心置腹] tuīxīnzhìfù to give one's bare heart into sb else's keeping (idiom); sb has one's absolute confidence; to trust completely; to confide in sb with entire sincerity 无间[無間] wújiàn very close; no gap between them; continuously; unbroken; hard to separate; indistinguishable 生死存亡[生死存亡] shēngsǐcúnwáng matter of life and death 恳求[懇求] kěnqiú to beg; to beseech; to entreat; entreaty 修建[修建] xiūjiàn to build; to construct 大不了[大不了] dàbùliǎo at worst; if worst comes to worst; serious; alarming 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 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 妨碍[妨礙] fáng'ài to hinder; to obstruct 固若金汤[固若金湯] gùruòjīntāng secure as a city protected by a wall of metal and a moat of boiling water (idiom); well fortified; invulnerable to attack 百万[百萬] bǎiwàn million; millions 诚意[誠意] chéngyì sincerity; good faith 祝贺[祝賀] zhùhè to congratulate; congratulations; CL:個|个[ge4] 别有用心[別有用心] biéyǒuyòngxīn to have an ulterior motive (idiom); a hidden agenda 提议[提議] tíyì proposal; suggestion; to propose; to suggest 暗室[暗室] ànshì darkroom 资料[資料] zīliào material; resources; data; information; profile (Internet); CL:份[fen4],個|个[ge4] 详尽[詳盡] xiángjìn thorough and detailed; exhaustive; the tedious details in full 由此[由此] yóucǐ hereby; from this //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep18/75 words - 15 min 起意[起意] qǐyì to conceive a scheme; to devise a plan 迫[迫] pò to force; to compel; to approach or go towards; urgent; pressing 评语[評語] píngyǔ comment; evaluation 预言[預言] yùyán to predict; prophecy 既有[既有] jìyǒu existing 格局[格局] géjú structure; pattern; layout 坚定[堅定] jiāndìng firm; steady; staunch; resolute 本意[本意] běnyì original idea; real intention; etymon 杂念[雜念] zániàn distracting thoughts 设法[設法] shèfǎ to try; to make an attempt; to think of a way (to accomplish sth) 熟悉[熟悉] shúxī to be familiar with; to know well 发火[發火] fāhuǒ to catch fire; to ignite; to detonate; to get angry 不在意[不在意] bùzàiyì to pay no attention to; not to mind 看待[看待] kàndài to look upon; to regard 情绪[情緒] qíngxù mood; state of mind; moodiness; CL:種|种[zhong3] 出错[出錯] chūcuò to make a mistake; error 走错[走錯] zǒucuò to go the wrong way; to take the wrong (road, exit etc) 质子[質子] zhìzǐ proton (positively charged nuclear particle); a prince sent to be held as a hostage in a neighbouring state in ancient China 贩运[販運] fànyùn to transport (for sale); to traffic (in sth) 皮货[皮貨] píhuò furs 商队[商隊] shāngduì caravan 姑姑[姑姑] gūgu paternal aunt; CL:個|个[ge4] 日久生情[日久生情] rìjiǔshēngqíng familiarity breeds fondness (idiom) 时尚[時尚] shíshàng fashion; fad; fashionable 阶[階] jiē rank or step; stairs //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep18/100 words - 18 min 擢升[擢升] zhuóshēng to promote (sb); to upgrade; to ascend 一等[一等] yīděng first class; grade A 凭借[憑借] píngjiè to rely on; to depend on; by means of; thanks to; sth that one relies on 敌手[敵手] díshǒu opponent; substantial adversary; worthy match; antagonist; in the enemy's hands 心甘情愿[心甘情願] xīngānqíngyuàn delighted to (do sth, idiom); perfectly happy to do; most willing to do 谈何容易[談何容易] tánhéróngyì easier said than done (idiom) 奇异[奇異] qíyì fantastic; bizarre; odd; exotic; astonished 缺点[缺點] quēdiǎn weak point; fault; shortcoming; disadvantage; CL:個|个[ge4] 可贵[可貴] kěguì to be treasured; praiseworthy 刻薄[刻薄] kèbó unkind; harsh; cutting; mean; acrimony; to embezzle by making illegal deductions 玩弄[玩弄] wánnòng to play with; to toy with; to dally with; to engage in; to resort to 权术[權術] quánshù art of politics; political tricks (often derog.); power play; to play at politics; underhand trickery 可叹[可嘆] kětàn lamentable; sad(ly) 宝典[寶典] bǎodiǎn canonical text; treasury (i.e. book of treasured wisdom) 中文[中文] Zhōngwén Chinese language 揣摩[揣摩] chuǎimó to analyze; to try to figure out; to try to fathom 固[固] gù hard; strong; solid; sure; assuredly; undoubtedly; of course; indeed; admittedly 国力[國力] guólì a nation's power 衰[衰] shuāi to decline; to wane; to become weak or feeble 朝纲[朝綱] cháogāng laws and discipline of imperial court 激浊扬清[激濁揚清] jīzhuóyángqīng lit. drain away filth and bring in fresh water (idiom); fig. dispel evil and usher in good; eliminate vice and exalt virtue 景象[景象] jǐngxiàng scene; sight (to behold) 四散[四散] sìsàn to disperse; to scatter in all directions 飘零[飄零] piāolíng to fall and wither (like autumn leaves); (fig.) drifting and homeless 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 //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep18/125 words - 21 min 保有[保有] bǎoyǒu to keep; to retain 意志[意志] yìzhì will; willpower; determination; CL:個|个[ge4] 奸[奸] jiān wicked; crafty; traitor; variant of 姦|奸[jian1] 清明[清明] qīngmíng clear and bright; sober and calm; (of a government or administration) well ordered 公允[公允] gōngyǔn equitable; fair 爬[爬] pá to crawl; to climb; to get up or sit up 骨髓[骨髓] gǔsuǐ bone marrow (medulla ossea) 渗[滲] shèn to seep; to ooze; to horrify 歹毒[歹毒] dǎidú vicious; ruthless; malevolent 赤子之心[赤子之心] chìzǐzhīxīn pure and innocent like the heart of a newborn; sincere 老毛病[老毛病] lǎomáobìng chronic illness; old weakness; chronic problem 老骨头[老骨頭] lǎogǔtou weary old body (colloquial term, used jocularly or irreverently) 风口浪尖[風口浪尖] fēngkǒulàngjiān where the wind and the waves are the fiercest; at the heart of the struggle 岂敢[豈敢] qǐgǎn how could one dare?; I don't deserve such praise 适龄[適齡] shìlíng of age; of the appropriate age 敌国[敵國] díguó enemy country 贤达[賢達] xiándá prominent and worthy personage 受宠[受寵] shòuchǒng to receive favor (from superior); favored; pampered 左不过[左不過] zuǒbuguò anyhow; in any event; just; only 家景[家景] jiājǐng the state of family finance 亭[亭] tíng pavilion; booth; kiosk; erect 太常[太常] tàicháng Minister of Ceremonies in imperial China, one of the Nine Ministers 九卿[jiu3 qing1] 卜[卜] bǔ to divine; to forecast or estimate; (of a place to live etc) to choose 八字[八字] bāzì the character 8 or 八; birthdate characters used in fortune-telling 想头[想頭] xiǎngtou (coll.) idea; hope //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep18/150 words - 26 min 敲门[敲門] qiāomén to knock on a door 凌晨[凌晨] língchén very early in the morning; in the wee hours 睡眠[睡眠] shuìmián sleep; to sleep; (computing) to enter sleep mode 浅[淺] qiǎn shallow; light (color) 督察[督察] dūchá to supervise; to superintend; inspector; censorship 本职[本職] běnzhí one's job 获准[獲准] huòzhǔn to obtain permission 桃花运[桃花運] táohuāyùn luck with the ladies; a romance; good luck 推论[推論] tuīlùn to infer; inference; corollary; reasoned conclusion 占卜[占卜] zhānbǔ to divine 订亲[訂親] dìngqīn variant of 定親|定亲[ding4 qin1] 选中[選中] xuǎnzhòng to choose; to pick; to settle upon; to decide upon a candidate; to be selected for some role 仿[仿] fǎng to imitate; to copy 两方[兩方] liǎngfāng both sides (in contract); the two opposing sides (in a dispute) 督促[督促] dūcù to supervise and urge completion of a task; to urge on 未雨绸缪[未雨綢繆] wèiyǔchóumóu lit. before it rains, bind around with silk (idiom, from Book of Songs 詩經|诗经); fig. to plan ahead; to prepare for a rainy day 自恃[自恃] zìshì self-esteem; self-reliance; overconfident; conceited 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 捷径[捷徑] jiéjìng shortcut 一心一意[一心一意] yīxīnyīyì concentrating one's thoughts and efforts; single-minded; bent on; intently 想通[想通] xiǎngtōng to figure out; to realize; to become convinced; to come round (to an idea); to get over it 施展[施展] shīzhǎn to use fully; to put to use 宏图[宏圖] hóngtú major undertaking; vast plan; grand prospect 抱负[抱負] bàofù aspiration; ambition 愿望[願望] yuànwàng desire; wish //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep18/175 words - 30 min 难以实现[難以實現] nányǐshíxiàn hard to accomplish; difficult to achieve 斯文[斯文] sīwén refined; educate; cultured; intellectual; polite; gentle 花呢[花呢] huāní tweed; checkered cloth 诏书[詔書] zhàoshū edict; written imperial order 邸[邸] dǐ residence of a high-ranking official; lodging-house 纷争[紛爭] fēnzhēng to dispute 结党[結黨] jiédǎng to form a clique 亲子[親子] qīnzǐ parent and child; parent-child (relationship); two successive generations 吏[吏] lì minor government official or functionary (old) 执行[執行] zhíxíng to implement; to carry out; to execute; to run 渎职[瀆職] dúzhí wrongdoing; failure to do one's duty 枉法[枉法] wǎngfǎ to circumvent the law 下狱[下獄] xiàyù to imprison 流刑[流刑] liúxíng exile (as form of punishment) 涉案[涉案] shè'àn (of a perpetrator, victim, weapon, sum of money etc) to be involved in the case 得心应手[得心應手] déxīnyìngshǒu lit. what the heart wishes, the hand accomplishes (idiom) skilled at the job; entirely in one's element; going smoothly and easily 平常[平常] píngcháng ordinary; common; usually; ordinarily 懒散[懶散] lǎnsǎn inactive; careless; lazy; indolent; negligent 冷遇[冷遇] lěngyù a cold reception; to cold-shoulder sb 如火如荼[如火如荼] rúhuǒrútú like wildfire (idiom); unstoppable 见长[見長] jiàncháng to be good at sth; one's forte 拼命[拼命] pīnmìng to do one's utmost; with all one's might; at all costs; (to work or fight) as if one's life depends on it 争抢[爭搶] zhēngqiǎng to fight over; to scramble for 捷报[捷報] jiébào report of success; report of a victory 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) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep18/200 words - 36 min 空缺[空缺] kòngquē vacancy 日常[日常] rìcháng daily; everyday 履[履] lǚ shoe; to tread on 哪像[哪像] nǎxiàng unlike; in contrast to 轻巧[輕巧] qīngqiǎo dexterous; deft; easy; light and easy to use; nimble; agile; lithe; graceful 撤掉[撤掉] chèdiào to cut; to throw out; to depose (from office); to tear off 运行[運行] yùnxíng to move along one's course (of celestial bodies etc); (fig.) to function; to be in operation; (of a train service etc) to operate; to run; (of a computer) to run 锅[鍋] guō pot; pan; boiler; CL:口[kou3],隻|只[zhi1] 一塌糊涂[一塌糊塗] yītāhútu muddled and completely collapsing (idiom); in an awful condition; complete shambles; a total mess 不可开交[不可開交] bùkěkāijiāo to be awfully (busy etc) 事儿[事兒] shìr5 one's employment; business; matter that needs to be settled; (northern dialect) (of a person) demanding; trying; troublesome; erhua variant of 事[shi4]; CL:件[jian4],樁|桩[zhuang1] 结案[結案] jié'àn to conclude a case; to wind up 印象[印象] yìnxiàng impression 徇私枉法[徇私枉法] xùnsīwǎngfǎ to bend the law in order to favor one's relatives or associates (idiom) 提拔[提拔] tíbá to promote to a higher job; to select for promotion 职能[職能] zhínéng function; role 积[積] jī to amass; to accumulate; to store; measured quantity (such as area of volume); product (the result of multiplication); to integrate (math.); to solve (or integrate) an ordinary differential equation (math.); old; long-standing 执拗[執拗] zhíniù stubborn; willful; pigheaded; Taiwan pr. [zhi2 ao4] 人缘[人緣] rényuán relations with other people 伏兵[伏兵] fúbīng hidden troops; ambush 笼络[籠絡] lǒngluò to coax; to beguile; to win over 旗下[旗下] qíxià under the banner of 为首[為首] wéishǒu head; be headed by 倒台[倒臺] dǎotái to overthrow; downfall; to fall from power; to go bankrupt 废掉[廢掉] fèidiào to depose (a king) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep18/223 words - 40 min 器重[器重] qìzhòng to regard sth as valuable; to think highly of (a younger person, a subordinate etc) 相比[相比] xiāngbǐ to compare 置身事外[置身事外] zhìshēnshìwài not to get involved; to stay out of it 花园[花園] huāyuán garden; CL:座[zuo4],個|个[ge4] 免职[免職] miǎnzhí to relieve sb of his post; to sack; to demote; dismissal; sacking 沮丧[沮喪] jǔsàng dispirited; dejected; dismayed 骑射[騎射] qíshè equestrian archery; riding and shooting 狄[狄] dí low ranking public official (old) 相差[相差] xiāngchà to differ; discrepancy between 全民皆兵[全民皆兵] quánmínjiēbīng to bring the entire nation to arms (idiom) 确是[確是] quèshì certainly 缴获[繳獲] jiǎohuò to capture; to seize 弦[弦] xián bow string; string of musical instrument; watchspring; chord (segment of curve); hypotenuse; CL:根[gen1] 精巧[精巧] jīngqiǎo elaborate 不免[不免] bùmiǎn inevitably 闻到[聞到] wéndào to smell; to sniff sth out; to perceive by smelling 清新[清新] qīngxīn fresh and clean 芷[芷] zhǐ angelica (type of iris); plant root used in TCM 萝[蘿] luó radish 圃[圃] pǔ garden; orchard 香气[香氣] xiāngqì fragrance; aroma; incense 飘[飄] piāo to float 调理[調理] tiáolǐ to nurse one's health; to recuperate; to take care of; to look after; to discipline; to educate; to train; to prepare food; (dialect) to make fun of; (medicine) to opsonize //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep19/25 words - 7 min 外间[外間] wàijiān outer room; the external world; outside 布局[佈局] bùjú arrangement; composition; layout; opening (chess jargon) 大致[大致] dàzhì more or less; roughly; approximately 相仿[相仿] xiāngfǎng similar 地理位置[地理位置] dìlǐwèizhi geographical location 证实[證實] zhèngshí to confirm (sth to be true); to verify 胜算[勝算] shèngsuàn odds of success; stratagem that ensures success; to be sure of success 老朋友[老朋友] lǎopéngyou old friend; (slang) period; menstruation 分外[分外] fènwài exceptionally; not one's responsibility or job 雅致[雅致] yǎzhì elegant; refined; in good taste 倦[倦] juàn tired 外衣[外衣] wàiyī outer clothing; semblance; appearance 推拿[推拿] tuīná tui na (form of Chinese manual therapy) 转调[轉調] zhuǎndiào (music) to change key; modulation; (of an employee) to be transferred to another post 旨在[旨在] zhǐzài to have as its purpose; to be intended to; to aim to (do sth) 练兵[練兵] liànbīng to drill troops; army training 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) 增援[增援] zēngyuán to reinforce 谋反[謀反] móufǎn to plot a rebellion; to conspire against the state 密报[密報] mìbào secret report 核实[核實] héshí to verify; to check 饮恨[飲恨] yǐnhèn to nurse a grievance; to harbor a grudge 为此[為此] wèicǐ for this reason; with regards to this; in this respect; in order to do this; to this end 明文[明文] míngwén to state in writing (laws, rules etc) 定罪[定罪] dìngzuì to convict (sb of a crime) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep19/50 words - 12 min 禁忌[禁忌] jìnjì taboo; contraindication (medicine); to abstain from 几次[幾次] jǐcì several times 词组[詞組] cízǔ phrase (grammar) 必将[必將] bìjiāng inevitably 案由[案由] ànyóu main points of a case; brief; summary 追随[追隨] zhuīsuí to follow; to accompany 冷落[冷落] lěngluò desolate; unfrequented; to treat sb coldly; to snub; to cold shoulder 一晃[一晃] yīhuǎng (of passing time) in an instant; (of a sight) in a flash 补偿[補償] bǔcháng to compensate; to make up 知足[知足] zhīzú content with one's situation; to know contentment (hence happiness) 孝心[孝心] xiàoxīn filial piety (a Confucian obligation); respect and obedience to one's parents 拗[拗] ào to bend in two so as to break; to defy; to disobey; also pr. [ao3] 摔打[摔打] shuāida to knock; to grasp sth in the hand and beat it; to toughen oneself up 卫护[衛護] wèihù to guard; to protect 江山[江山] jiāngshān rivers and mountains; landscape; country 张扬[張揚] zhāngyáng to display ostentatiously; to bring out into the open; to make public; to spread around; flamboyant; brash 赋[賦] fù poetic essay; taxation; to bestow on; to endow with 享清福[享清福] xiǎngqīngfú living in ease and comfort 厮[廝] sī mutually; with one another; manservant; boy servant; guy (derog.) 生分[生分] shēngfen estranged 龙生九子[龍生九子] lóngshēngjiǔzǐ lit. the dragon has nine sons (idiom); fig. all kinds of characters; good and bad intermingled; It takes all sorts to make a world. 相同[相同] xiāngtóng identical; same 姿[姿] zī beauty; disposition; looks; appearance 华贵[華貴] huáguì sumptuous; luxurious 样貌[樣貌] yàngmào appearance; manifestation //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep19/75 words - 20 min 无心[無心] wúxīn unintentionally; not in the mood to 时期[時期] shíqī period; phase; CL:個|个[ge4] 顺风[順風] shùnfēng lit. tail wind; Bon voyage! 顺水[順水] shùnshuǐ with the current 娴淑[嫻淑] xiánshū ladylike 婉[婉] wǎn graceful; tactful 迁[遷] qiān to move; to shift; to change (a position or location etc); to promote 闭门思过[閉門思過] bìménsīguò shut oneself up and ponder over one's mistakes 后效[後效] hòuxiào after-effect 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 邦交[邦交] bāngjiāo relations between two countries; diplomatic relations 礼宾[禮賓] lǐbīn protocol; official etiquette 咱家[咱家] zánjiā I; me; we; my home; our house 连发[連發] liánfā to fire (a weapon) in rapid succession 他迁[他遷] tāqiān to relocate; to move elsewhere 礼节[禮節] lǐjié etiquette 暄[暄] xuān genial and warm 法师[法師] fǎshī one who has mastered the sutras (Buddhism) 心愿[心願] xīnyuàn cherished desire; dream; craving; wish; aspiration 西南[西南] xīnán southwest 重镇[重鎮] zhòngzhèn (military) strategic town; (fig.) major center (for commerce, culture or tourism etc) 野心[野心] yěxīn ambition; wild schemes; careerism 圣明[聖明] shèngmíng enlightened sage; brilliant master (flattering words applied to ruler) 愤怒[憤怒] fènnù angry; indignant; wrath; ire 不已[不已] bùyǐ endlessly; incessantly //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep19/100 words - 29 min 独立[獨立] dúlì independent; independence; to stand alone 何日[何日] hérì when? 岗[崗] gǎng mound; policeman's beat 服从[服從] fúcóng to obey (an order); to comply; to defer 付给[付給] fùgěi to deliver; to pay 辞[辭] cí to resign; to dismiss; to decline; to take leave; ballad (archaic poetic genre); variant of 詞|词[ci2] 制衡[制衡] zhìhéng to check and balance (power); checks and balances 牵挂[牽掛] qiānguà to worry about; to be concerned about 苍山[蒼山] Cāngshān Cangshan county in Linyi 臨沂|临沂[Lin2 yi2], Shandong 洱海[洱海] Ěrhǎi Erhai Lake 耍[耍] shuǎ to play with; to wield; to act (cool etc); to display (a skill, one's temper etc) 历代[歷代] lìdài successive generations; successive dynasties; past dynasties 有着[有著] yǒuzhe to have; to possess 百年[百年] bǎinián hundred years; century; lifetime 宇[宇] yǔ room; universe 专程[專程] zhuānchéng specifically; specially (for that purpose) 福气[福氣] fúqi good fortune; a blessing 眼生[眼生] yǎnshēng unfamiliar; strange-looking 身影[身影] shēnyǐng silhouette; figure 打仗[打仗] dǎzhàng to fight a battle; to go to war 自娱[自娛] zìyú to amuse oneself 游手[遊手] yóushǒu to be idle 守土[守土] shǒutǔ to guard one's territory; to protect the country 有福[有福] yǒufú to be blessed 辛劳[辛勞] xīnláo laborious //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep19/125 words - 31 min 在即[在即] zàijí near at hand; imminent; within sight 开战[開戰] kāizhàn to start a war; to make war; to battle against 率领[率領] shuàilǐng to lead; to command; to head 阴阳怪气[陰陽怪氣] yīnyángguàiqì eccentric; peculiar; mystifying 挑衅[挑釁] tiǎoxìn to provoke; provocation 胆量[膽量] dǎnliàng courage; boldness; guts 奉陪[奉陪] fèngpéi (honorific) to accompany; to keep sb company 实战[實戰] shízhàn real combat; actual combat 清谈[清談] qīngtán light intellectual conversation 入乡随俗[入鄉隨俗] rùxiāngsuísú When you enter a village, follow the local customs (idiom); do as the natives do; When in Rome, do as the Romans do 嘴里[嘴裡] zuǐlǐ mouth; in the mouth; on one's lips; speech; words 朵[朵] duǒ flower; earlobe; fig. item on both sides; classifier for flowers, clouds etc 莲花[蓮花] liánhuā lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn, among others); water-lily 俊雅[俊雅] jùnyǎ elegant; smart; delicate 北边[北邊] běibiān north; north side; northern part; to the north of 嗦[嗦] suō suck 赏脸[賞臉] shǎngliǎn (polite) do me the honor 转来转去[轉來轉去] zhuànláizhuànqù to rove around; to run around in circles; to walk back and forth 应允[應允] yìngyǔn to give one's assent; to consent 接待[接待] jiēdài to receive (a visitor); to admit (allow sb to enter) 商人[商人] shāngrén merchant; businessman 十有八九[十有八九] shíyǒubājiǔ most likely; mostly (in 8 or 9 cases out of 10); vast majority 私情[私情] sīqíng personal considerations; love affair 乞求[乞求] qǐqiú to beg 皇太后[皇太後] huángtàihòu empress dowager //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep19/150 words - 39 min 不得而知[不得而知] bùdé'érzhī unknown; unable to find out 真实[真實] zhēnshí true; real 三次[三次] sāncì third; three times; (math.) degree three, cubic (equation) 势在必行[勢在必行] shìzàibìxíng circumstances require action (idiom); absolutely necessary; imperative 巢[巢] cháo nest 卵[卵] luǎn egg; ovum; spawn; (coll.) testicles; (old) penis; (expletive) fucking 完美[完美] wánměi perfect; perfection; perfectly 宇文[宇文] Yǔwén a branch of the Xianbei 鮮卑|鲜卑[Xian1 bei1] nomadic people; two-character surname Yuwen 遏[遏] è to restrain; to check; to hold back 岳[岳] yuè wife's parents and paternal uncles 秀[秀] xiù handsome; refined; elegant; graceful; superior; show (loanword); CL:場|场[chang2]; (literary) to grow; to bloom; (of crops) to produce ears 指挥[指揮] zhǐhuī to conduct; to command; to direct; conductor (of an orchestra); CL:個|个[ge4] 高贵[高貴] gāoguì grandeur; noble 第五[第五] dìwǔ fifth 柴[柴] chái firewood; lean (of meat); thin (of a person) 现身[現身] xiànshēn to show oneself; to appear; (of a deity) to appear in the flesh 不足[不足] bùzú insufficient; lacking; deficiency; not enough; inadequate; not worth; cannot; should not 旧约[舊約] jiùyuē former agreement; former contract 择日[擇日] zérì to fix a date (for an event); to select an auspicious date 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 高官[高官] gāoguān high official 出行[出行] chūxíng to go out somewhere (relatively short trip); to set off on a journey (longer trip) 纵横[縱橫] zònghéng lit. warp and weft in weaving; vertically and horizontal; length and breadth; criss-crossed; able to move unhindered; abbr. for 合縱連橫|合纵连横[He2 zong4 Lian2 heng2], School of Diplomacy during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) 克[剋] kēi to scold; to beat 传人[傳人] chuánrén to teach; to impart; a disciple; descendant //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep19/162 words - 41 min 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 刺探[刺探] cìtàn to pry into; to spy on; to probe into 招法[招法] zhāofǎ move; method of use; trick for success 启程[啟程] qǐchéng to set out on a journey 亲眼目睹[親眼目睹] qīnyǎnmùdǔ to see for oneself; to see with one's own eyes 挂念[掛念] guàniàn concerned 天涯[天涯] tiānyá the other end of the world; a faraway place 再会[再會] zàihuì to meet again; until we meet again; goodbye 突发奇想[突發奇想] tūfāqíxiǎng suddenly have a thought (idiom); suddenly be inspired to do something 请柬[請柬] qǐngjiǎn invitation card; written invitation 煞[煞] shā to terminate; to cut short; to bring to a stop; to squeeze; to tighten; to damage; variant of 殺|杀[sha1] 风趣[風趣] fēngqù charm; humor; wit; humorous; witty //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep20/25 words - 7 min 铃[鈴] líng (small) bell; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 霖[霖] lín continued rain 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 累死累活[累死累活] lèisǐlèihuó to tire oneself out through overwork; to work oneself to death 纹[紋] wén line; trace; mark; pattern; grain (of wood etc) 镶[鑲] xiāng to inlay; to embed; ridge; border 花哨[花哨] huāshao garish; gaudy 忘不了[忘不了] wàngbùliǎo cannot forget 接过[接過] jiēguò to take (sth proffered) 降临[降臨] jiànglín to descend; to arrive; to come 艺妓[藝妓] yìjì geisha (Japanese female entertainer); also written 藝伎|艺伎[yi4 ji4] 冷淡[冷淡] lěngdàn cold; indifferent 引进[引進] yǐnjìn to recommend; to introduce (from outside) 酉时[酉時] yǒushí 5-7 pm (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times) 领到[領到] lǐngdào to receive 蓬荜生辉[蓬蓽生輝] péngbìshēnghuī Your presence brings light to my humble dwelling; see also 蓬蓽生光|蓬荜生光[peng2 bi4 sheng1 guang1] 侯门[侯門] hóumén noble house 仰[仰] yǎng to face upward; to look up; to admire; to rely on 平生[平生] píngshēng all one's life 何时[何時] héshí when 清贫[清貧] qīngpín poor but upright; destitute 比不上[比不上] bǐbùshàng can't compare with 整套[整套] zhěngtào entire set 马具[馬具] mǎjù harness 俸禄[俸祿] fènglù official's salary (in feudal times) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep20/50 words - 12 min 随手[隨手] suíshǒu conveniently; without extra trouble; while doing it; in passing 偏心[偏心] piānxīn partial; biased; prejudiced; eccentric 糟蹋[糟蹋] zāotà to waste; to defile; to abuse; to insult; to defile; to trample on; to wreck; also pr. [zao1 ta5] 落座[落座] luòzuò to sit down; to take a seat 斟酒[斟酒] zhēnjiǔ to pour wine or liquor 贱[賤] jiàn inexpensive; lowly 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° 大会[大會] dàhuì general assembly; general meeting; convention; CL:個|个[ge4],屆|届[jie4] 自便[自便] zìbiàn to do as one pleases; to not inconvenience oneself 任意[任意] rènyì any; arbitrary; at will; at random 妄为[妄為] wàngwéi to take rash action 无礼[無禮] wúlǐ rude; rudely 举动[舉動] jǔdòng act; action; activity; move; movement 叹为观止[嘆為觀止] tànwéiguānzhǐ (idiom) to gasp in amazement; to acclaim as the peak of perfection 班门弄斧[班門弄斧] Bānménnòngfǔ to display one's slight skill before an expert (idiom) 手下留情[手下留情] shǒuxiàliúqíng lit. start off leniently (idiom); please do not be too strict with me; Do not judge me too harshly.; Look favorably on my humble efforts. 认输[認輸] rènshū to concede; to admit defeat 求饶[求饒] qiúráo to beg forgiveness 荣幸[榮幸] róngxìng honored (to have the privilege of ...) 海量[海量] hǎiliàng huge volume 行走[行走] xíngzǒu to walk 指正[指正] zhǐzhèng to point out mistakes or weak points for correction; to comment; criticism 灌[灌] guàn to irrigate; to pour; to install (software); to record (music) 雅[雅] yǎ elegant 弹奏[彈奏] tánzòu to play (musical instrument, esp. string) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep20/75 words - 19 min 我辈[我輩] wǒbèi (literary) we; us 尘[塵] chén dust; dirt; earth 献上[獻上] xiànshàng to offer to God 悠远[悠遠] yōuyuǎn long time ago; distant; far away 摇[搖] yáo to shake; to rock; to row; to crank 才艺[才藝] cáiyì talent 非凡[非凡] fēifán out of the ordinary; unusually (good, talented etc) 欢快[歡快] huānkuài cheerful and lighthearted; lively 成何体统[成何體統] chénghétǐtǒng What a scandal!; Whatever next? 躲避[躲避] duǒbì to hide; to evade; to dodge; to take shelter; to avoid (difficulties) 狂妄[狂妄] kuángwàng egotistical; arrogant; brassy 半月[半月] bànyuè half-moon; fortnight 辞去[辭去] cíqù to resign; to quit 草莽[草莽] cǎomǎng a rank growth of grass; uncultivated land; wilderness 清算[清算] qīngsuàn to settle accounts; to clear accounts; to liquidate; to expose and criticize 寿辰[壽辰] shòuchén birthday (of an old person) 薄礼[薄禮] bólǐ my meager gift (humble) 祝寿[祝壽] zhùshòu to offer birthday congratulations (to an elderly person) 亲戚[親戚] qīnqi a relative (i.e. family relation); CL:門|门[men2],個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 毫[毫] háo hair; drawing brush; (in the) least; one thousandth; currency unit, 0.1 yuan 厘[釐] lí one hundredth; centi- 礼貌[禮貌] lǐmào courtesy; manners 避[避] bì to avoid; to shun; to flee; to escape; to keep away from; to leave; to hide from 有损[有損] yǒusǔn to be harmful (to) 生辰[生辰] shēngchén birthday //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep20/100 words - 26 min 寻觅[尋覓] xúnmì to look for 了断[了斷] liǎoduàn to bring to a conclusion; to settle (a dispute); to do away with (oneself); to break off (a relationship); resolution (of a problem) 凶事[凶事] xiōngshì fateful accident; inauspicious matter (involving death or casualties) 此时此刻[此時此刻] cǐshícǐkè at this very moment 期待[期待] qīdài to look forward to; to await; expectation 兵器[兵器] bīngqì weaponry; weapons; arms 闹场[鬧場] nàochǎng gongs and drums overture to a Chinese opera; to create a disturbance 应战[應戰] yìngzhàn to take up a challenge; to face an attack and meet it 答复[答覆] dáfù to answer; to reply; Reply to: (in email header) 轰[轟] hōng explosion; bang; boom; rumble; to attack; to shoo away; to expel 走神[走神] zǒushén absent-minded; one's mind is wandering 外伤[外傷] wàishāng injury; wound; trauma 创[創] chuàng to begin; to initiate; to inaugurate; to start; to create 药膏[藥膏] yàogāo ointment 腕[腕] wàn wrist; (squid, starfish etc) arm 微弱[微弱] wēiruò weak; faint; feeble 罢手[罷手] bàshǒu to give up 静候[靜候] jìnghòu to quietly wait 见怪[見怪] jiànguài to mind; to take offense 对不住[對不住] duìbuzhù to let sb down; to be unfair; I'm sorry; pardon me (formal) 出场[出場] chūchǎng (of a performer) to come onto the stage to perform; (of an athlete) to enter the arena to compete; (fig.) to enter the scene (e.g. a new product); (of an examinee etc) to leave the venue 趁人之危[趁人之危] chènrénzhīwēi to take advantage of sb's difficulties (idiom) 幕[幕] mù curtain or screen; canopy or tent; headquarters of a general; act (of a play) 看一看[看一看] kànyīkàn to have a look 荒唐[荒唐] huāngtáng beyond belief; preposterous; absurd; intemperate; dissipated //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep20/125 words - 34 min 舍[捨] shě to give up; to abandon; to give alms 珍重[珍重] zhēnzhòng precious; extremely valuable; (honorific) Please take good care of yourself! 长得[長得] zhǎngde to look (pretty, the same etc) 堂妹[堂妹] tángmèi younger female patrilineal cousin 娴[嫻] xián elegant; refined; to be skilled at 玳[玳] dài tortoise shell; turtle 晟[晟] shèng brightness of sun; splendor; also pr. [cheng2] 威权[威權] wēiquán authority; power 时时刻刻[時時刻刻] shíshíkèkè at all times 叩头[叩頭] kòutóu to kowtow (traditional greeting, esp. to a superior, involving kneeling and pressing one's forehead to the ground); also written 磕頭|磕头[ke1 tou2] 全家[全家] quánjiā whole family 隐身[隱身] yǐnshēn to hide oneself; invisible (person or online status) 杀死[殺死] shāsǐ to kill 先父[先父] xiānfù deceased father; my late father 受命[受命] shòumìng ordained or appointed to a post; to benefit from counsel 私生子[私生子] sīshēngzǐ illegitimate child (male); bastard; love child 死去[死去] sǐqù to die 浑身[渾身] húnshēn all over; from head to foot 伤痕[傷痕] shānghén scar; bruise 眉心[眉心] méixīn (the space) between the eyebrows 丈夫[丈夫] zhàngfu husband; CL:個|个[ge4] 个中[個中] gèzhōng therein; in this 飞鹰[飛鷹] fēiyīng eagle 速[速] sù fast; rapid; quick; velocity 弩[弩] nǔ crossbow //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep20/150 words - 38 min 援[援] yuán to help; to assist; to aid 妖女[妖女] yāonǚ beautiful woman 就地[就地] jiùdì locally; on the spot 诛杀[誅殺] zhūshā to kill; to murder 妖[妖] yāo goblin; witch; devil; bewitching; enchanting; monster; phantom; demon 惑[惑] huò to confuse; to be puzzled 公事公办[公事公辦] gōngshìgōngbàn to do things in a strictly businesslike manner (idiom) 实情[實情] shíqíng actual situation; truth 着想[著想] zhuóxiǎng to give thought (to others); to consider (other people's needs); also pr. [zhao2 xiang3] 明智[明智] míngzhì sensible; wise; judicious; sagacious 注定[註定] zhùdìng to foreordain; to be bound to; to be destined to; to be doomed to; inevitably 本朝[本朝] běncháo the current dynasty 迷乱[迷亂] míluàn confusion 巫[巫] wū witch; wizard; shaman; also pr. [wu2] 胸[胸] xiōng chest; bosom; heart; mind; thorax 梗[梗] gěng branch; stem; stalk; CL:根[gen1]; to block; to hinder; (Tw) interesting, fresh, or amusing subject matter or scenario 心结[心結] xīnjié a matter that gnaws at one's mind; preoccupation; sore point; rancor 袖手旁观[袖手旁觀] xiùshǒupángguān to watch with folded arms (idiom); to look on without lifting a finger 三思而行[三思而行] sānsī'érxíng think three times then go (idiom); don't act before you've thought it through carefully 说辞[說辭] shuōcí excuse; pretext; entreaties; arguments 魅惑[魅惑] mèihuò to entice; to charm 党羽[黨羽] dǎngyǔ henchmen 到齐[到齊] dàoqí to be all present 蹚[蹚] tāng to wade; to trample 淌[淌] tǎng to drip; to trickle; to shed (tears) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep20/162 words - 41 min 定然[定然] dìngrán certainly; of course 鬼门关[鬼門關] guǐménguān the gates of hell 弓弦[弓弦] gōngxián bowstring 割断[割斷] gēduàn to cut off; to sever 废物[廢物] fèiwù rubbish; waste material; useless person 因果[因果] yīnguǒ karma; cause and effect 挣扎[掙扎] zhēngzhá to struggle 天道[天道] tiāndào natural law; heavenly law; weather (dialect) 风浪[風浪] fēnglàng wind and waves; stormy sea 仁义[仁義] rényì benevolence and righteousness 可比[可比] kěbǐ comparable 攻[攻] gōng to attack; to accuse; to study //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep21/25 words - 6 min 化干戈为玉帛[化干戈為玉帛] huàgāngēwéiyùbó lit. to exchange weapons of war for gifts of jade and silk (idiom); fig. to turn hostility into friendship 欢[歡] huān joyous; happy; pleased 金盆洗手[金盆洗手] jīnpénxǐshǒu lit. to wash one's hands in a gold basin (idiom); fig. to abandon the life of an outlaw 组织[組織] zǔzhī to organize; organization; organized system; nerve; tissue; CL:個|个[ge4] 首领[首領] shǒulǐng head; boss; chief 任务[任務] rènwu mission; assignment; task; duty; role; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 归隐[歸隱] guīyǐn to go back to one's native place and live in seclusion 要员[要員] yàoyuán key participant; VIP 出世[出世] chūshì to be born; to come into being; to withdraw from worldly affairs 临产[臨產] línchǎn to face childbirth; about to give birth; refers esp. to the onset of regular contractions 雷击[雷擊] léijī lightning strike; thunderbolt 产妇[產婦] chǎnfù woman recuperating after childbirth; woman in childbirth 无从下手[無從下手] wúcóngxiàshǒu not know where to start 夜里[夜裡] yèli during the night; at night; nighttime 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 于是[於是] yúshì thereupon; as a result; consequently; thus; hence 胎动[胎動] tāidòng fetal movement 独身[獨身] dúshēn unmarried; single 须臾[須臾] xūyú in a flash; in a jiffy 惊吓[驚嚇] jīngxià to frighten; to horrify; to terrify 随着[隨著] suízhe along with; in the wake of; following 强烈[強烈] qiángliè intense; (violently) strong 做为[做為] zuòwéi to act as; used erroneously for 作為|作为 纽带[紐帶] niǔdài tie; link; bond 建立[建立] jiànlì to establish; to set up; to found //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep21/50 words - 8 min 亲密[親密] qīnmì intimate; close 友情[友情] yǒuqíng friendly feelings; friendship 亲情[親情] qīnqíng affection; family love; love, esp. within a married couple or between parents and children 无条件[無條件] wútiáojiàn unconditional 正统[正統] zhèngtǒng orthodox 乃至[乃至] nǎizhì and even; to go so far as to 荣耀[榮耀] róngyào honor; glory 对决[對決] duìjué confrontation; contest; showdown 心境[心境] xīnjìng mood; mental state; frame of mind 有眼无珠[有眼無珠] yǒuyǎnwúzhū (idiom) blind as a bat (figuratively); unaware of who (or what) one is dealing with; to fail to recognize what sb a bit more perceptive would 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) 慷慨激昂[慷慨激昂] kāngkǎijī'áng impassioned; vehement 大义[大義] dàyì righteousness; virtuous cause; a woman's marriage; main points of a piece of writing 乱臣贼子[亂臣賊子] luànchénzéizǐ rebels and traitors (idiom); general term for scoundrel 殊荣[殊榮] shūróng special glory; distinction; rare honor; one's laurels; it's a privilege (to meet you) 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 疑虑[疑慮] yílǜ hesitation; misgivings; doubt 肝[肝] gān liver; CL:葉|叶[ye4],個|个[ge4] 肺[肺] fèi lung; CL:個|个[ge4] 不拘小节[不拘小節] bùjūxiǎojié to not bother about trifles (idiom) 查探[查探] chátàn to check; to investigate; to probe (into) 最先[最先] zuìxiān (the) very first 耗[耗] hào to waste; to spend; to consume; to squander; news; (coll.) to delay; to dilly-dally 战力[戰力] zhànlì military strength; military power; military capability 私自[私自] sīzì private; personal; secretly; without explicit approval //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep21/75 words - 20 min 治安[治安] zhì'ān law and order; public security 亲人[親人] qīnrén one's close relatives 胜似[勝似] shèngsì to surpass; better than; superior to 妇人之仁[婦人之仁] fùrénzhīrén excessive tendency to clemency (idiom); soft-hearted (pejorative) 大义灭亲[大義滅親] dàyìmièqīn to place righteousness before family (idiom); ready to punish one's own family if justice demands it 滚开[滾開] gǔnkāi to boil (of liquid); boiling hot; Get out!; Go away!; fuck off (rude) 脖子[脖子] bózi neck; CL:個|个[ge4] 看管[看管] kānguǎn to look after 后院[後院] hòuyuàn rear court; back garden; backyard (also fig.) 同党[同黨] tóngdǎng member of the same party; member of the same group; accomplice 道谢[道謝] dàoxiè to express thanks 营私[營私] yíngsī to gain from corrupt dealing; to engage in graft; to feather one's nest 老谋深算[老謀深算] lǎomóushēnsuàn rigorous schemes and deep foresight (idiom); astute and circumspect 名正言顺[名正言順] míngzhèngyánshùn in a way that justifies the use of the term; genuine; proper; in a way that conforms to logic; justifiable; appropriate; perfectly legitimate 拦截[攔截] lánjié to intercept 接应[接應] jiēyìng to provide support; to come to the rescue 掺[摻] shǎn to grasp 烟火[煙火] yānhuǒ smoke and fire; fireworks 顺势[順勢] shùnshì to take advantage; to seize an opportunity; in passing; without taking extra trouble; conveniently 说风凉话[說風涼話] shuōfēngliánghuà to sneer; to make cynical remarks; sarcastic talk 出路[出路] chūlù a way out (lit. and fig.); opportunity for advancement; a way forward; outlet (for one's products) 弓箭[弓箭] gōngjiàn bow and arrow 弓箭手[弓箭手] gōngjiànshǒu archer 败局[敗局] bàijú lost game; losing battle 欧阳[歐陽] Ōuyáng two-character surname Ouyang //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep21/100 words - 28 min 忝[忝] tiǎn to shame 将领[將領] jiànglǐng high-ranking military officer 堂哥[堂哥] tánggē older male patrilineal cousin 得主[得主] dézhǔ recipient (of an award); winner (in a competition) 负有[負有] fùyǒu to be responsible for 放任[放任] fàngrèn to ignore; to let alone; to indulge 侵袭[侵襲] qīnxí to invade; to assail; onslaught 官邸[官邸] guāndǐ official residence 事件[事件] shìjiàn event; happening; incident; CL:個|个[ge4] 放出[放出] fàngchū to let off; to give out 示警[示警] shìjǐng to warn; a warning sign 烟花[煙花] yānhuā fireworks; prostitute (esp. in Yuan theater) 私事[私事] sīshì personal matters 全线[全線] quánxiàn the whole front (in a war); the whole length (of a road or railway line) 放走[放走] fàngzǒu to release; to set free; to allow (a person or an animal) to go; to liberate 捅[捅] tǒng to stab; to poke; to prod; to nudge; to disclose 报信[報信] bàoxìn to notify; to inform 犬[犬] quǎn dog; Kangxi radical 94 赴宴[赴宴] fùyàn to attend a banquet 舅爷[舅爺] jiùyé father's maternal uncle; granduncle 做客[做客] zuòkè to be a guest or visitor 有夏[有夏] Yǒuxià China 令郎[令郎] lìngláng your esteemed son (honorific) 报仇[報仇] bàochóu to take revenge; to avenge 循环[循環] xúnhuán to cycle; to circulate; circle; loop //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep21/125 words - 38 min 怨言[怨言] yuànyán complaint 天涯海角[天涯海角] tiānyáhǎijiǎo the ends of the earth; separated worlds apart 而后[而後] érhòu after that; then 心头[心頭] xīntóu heart; thoughts; mind 保守[保守] bǎoshǒu conservative; to guard; to keep 大难[大難] dànàn great catastrophe 赶尽杀绝[趕盡殺絕] gǎnjìnshājué to kill to the last one (idiom); to exterminate; to eradicate; ruthless 善罢甘休[善罷甘休] shànbàgānxiū to leave the matter at that; to be prepared to let go; to be willing to take things lying down 揭露[揭露] jiēlù to expose; to unmask; to ferret out; to disclose; disclosure 从犯[從犯] cóngfàn accessory to a crime; accomplice 妻儿[妻兒] qī'ér wife and child 寂灭[寂滅] jìmiè to die out; to fade away; nirvana (Buddhism) 射箭[射箭] shèjiàn archery; to shoot an arrow 武器[武器] wǔqì weapon; arms; CL:種|种[zhong3] 岸上[岸上] ànshàng ashore; on the riverbank 棋[棋] qí chess; chess-like game; a game of chess; CL:盤|盘[pan2]; chess piece; CL:個|个[ge4],顆|颗[ke1] 棋局[棋局] qíjú state of play in a game of chess; (old) chessboard 装聋作哑[裝聾作啞] zhuānglóngzuòyǎ to play deaf-mute 精力[精力] jīnglì energy 传话[傳話] chuánhuà to pass on a story; to communicate a message 扬[揚] yáng to raise; to hoist; the action of tossing or winnowing; scattering (in the wind); to flutter; to propagate 倾[傾] qīng to overturn; to collapse; to lean; to tend; to incline; to pour out 末路[末路] mòlù end of the road; final road; fig. dead end; impasse 无悔[無悔] wúhuǐ to have no regrets 拗不过[拗不過] niùbuguò can't persuade; unable to make (sb) change their mind; unable to resist (sb) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep21/136 words - 41 min 怨天尤人[怨天尤人] yuàntiānyóurén (idiom) to blame the gods and accuse others 来意[來意] láiyì one's purpose in coming 何去何从[何去何從] héqùhécóng what course to follow; what path to take 国法[國法] guófǎ national law 不容[不容] bùróng must not; cannot; to not allow; cannot tolerate 恶[惡] è evil; fierce; vicious; ugly; coarse; to harm 恶[惡] wù to hate; to loathe; ashamed; to fear; to slander 一党[一黨] yīdǎng one-party (state) 善待[善待] shàndài to treat well 手心[手心] shǒuxīn palm (of one's hand); control (extended meaning from having something in the palm of one's hand) 名为[名為] míngwéi to be called; to be known as 弃[棄] qì to abandon; to relinquish; to discard; to throw away //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep22/25 words - 10 min 自私[自私] zìsī selfish; selfishness 小女[小女] xiǎonǚ my daughter (humble) 可念[可念] kěniàn pitiable; likable; memorable 后辈[後輩] hòubèi younger generation 媳妇[媳婦] xífù daughter-in-law; wife (of a younger man); young married woman; young woman 应得[應得] yīngdé to deserve 挂心[掛心] guàxīn to worry; to be on one's mind 唯独[唯獨] wéidú only; just (i.e. it is only that...); all except; unique 大费周章[大費周章] dàfèizhōuzhāng to take great pains; to go to a lot of trouble 世袭[世襲] shìxí succession; inheritance; hereditary 随之[隨之] suízhī thereupon; subsequently; accordingly 化为乌有[化為烏有] huàwéiwūyǒu to go up in smoke; to vanish 婆婆[婆婆] pópo husband's mother; mother-in-law; grandma 成王败寇[成王敗寇] chéngwángbàikòu see 成則為王,敗則為寇|成则为王,败则为寇[cheng2 ze2 wei2 wang2 , bai4 ze2 wei2 kou4] 自古[自古] zìgǔ (since) ancient times; (from) time immemorial 先人[先人] xiānrén ancestors; previous generations; my late father 奋力[奮力] fènlì to do everything one can; to spare no effort; to strive 不致[不致] bùzhì not in such a way as to; not likely to 豪气[豪氣] háoqì heroic spirit; heroism 政敌[政敵] zhèngdí political enemy; opponent 仇敌[仇敵] chóudí enemy 出家[出家] chūjiā to leave home (to become a Buddhist monk or nun) 起码[起碼] qǐmǎ at the minimum; at the very least 孤单[孤單] gūdān lone; lonely; loneliness 走投无路[走投無路] zǒutóuwúlù to be at an impasse (idiom); in a tight spot; at the end of one's rope; desperate //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep22/50 words - 16 min 要死[要死] yàosǐ extremely; awfully 懈怠[懈怠] xièdài slack; lazy; remiss 尤为[尤為] yóuwéi especially 紧要[緊要] jǐnyào critical; crucial; vital 暂且[暫且] zànqiě for now; for the time being; temporarily 妙计[妙計] miàojì excellent plan; brilliant scheme 御医[御醫] yùyī imperial physician 树[樹] shù tree; CL:棵[ke1]; to cultivate; to set up 虚弱[虛弱] xūruò weak; in poor health 宵禁[宵禁] xiāojìn night curfew 大获全胜[大獲全勝] dàhuòquánshèng to seize total victory (idiom); an overwhelming victory; to win by a landslide (in election) 老虎[老虎] lǎohǔ tiger; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 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] 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) 度过[度過] dùguò to pass; to spend (time); to survive; to get through 惊心动魄[驚心動魄] jīngxīndòngpò shaking one to the core; extremely disturbing; hair-raising (idiom) 大略[大略] dàlüè a broad outline; the general idea; roughly 隐事[隱事] yǐnshì a secret 引导[引導] yǐndǎo to guide; to lead (around); to conduct; to boot; introduction; primer 绕弯子[繞彎子] ràowānzi lit. to go on a long detour; fig. to speak vaguely around the topic without getting to the point; to beat about the bush 人言可畏[人言可畏] rényánkěwèi gossip is a fearful thing (idiom) 深挖[深挖] shēnwā to dredge 上个月[上個月] shànggèyuè last month 情急之下[情急之下] qíngjízhīxià in a moment of desperation 杀婴[殺嬰] shāyīng infanticide //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep22/75 words - 20 min 揭穿[揭穿] jiēchuān to expose; to uncover 小姑[小姑] xiǎogū husband's younger sister; sister-in-law 能耐[能耐] néngnài ability; capability 蒙蔽[蒙蔽] méngbì to deceive; to hoodwink 闪失[閃失] shǎnshī mishap; accident; accidental loss 后日[後日] hòurì the day after tomorrow; from hence; from now; from now on; henceforth 槿[槿] jǐn Hibiscus syriacus; transient 榭[榭] xiè pavilion 围场[圍場] wéichǎng enclosure; pig pen; hunting ground exclusively kept for emperor or nobility (in former times) 猎[獵] liè hunting 尽是[盡是] jìnshì to be full of; completely 狼子野心[狼子野心] lángzǐyěxīn ambition of wild wolves (idiom); rapacious designs 繁多[繁多] fánduō many and varied; of many different kinds 不当[不當] bùdàng unsuitable; improper; inappropriate 乌鸡[烏雞] wūjī black-boned chicken; silky fowl; silkie; Gallus gallus domesticus Brisson 政通人和[政通人和] zhèngtōngrénhé efficient government, people at peace (idiom); all is well with the state and the people 佳境[佳境] jiājìng the most pleasant or enjoyable stage 缅[緬] miǎn distant; remote; detailed 夷[夷] yí non-Han people, esp. to the East of China; barbarians; to wipe out; to exterminate; to tear down; to raze 内耗[內耗] nèihào internal friction; internal dissipation of energy (in mechanics); fig. waste or discord within an organization 邻[鄰] lín neighbor; adjacent; close to 觊[覬] jì to covet; to long for 觎[覦] yú to desire passionately 显出[顯出] xiǎnchū to express; to exhibit 开眼界[開眼界] kāiyǎnjiè broaden, expand one's horizons //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep22/100 words - 31 min 言语[言語] yányǔ words; speech; (spoken) language 不好受[不好受] bùhǎoshòu unpleasant; hard to take 忠臣[忠臣] zhōngchén faithful official 结党营私[結黨營私] jiédǎngyíngsī to gang up for personal interest (idiom); to form a clique 异己[異己] yìjǐ dissident; alien; outsider 种种[種種] zhǒngzhǒng all kinds of 罄竹难书[罄竹難書] qìngzhúnánshū so many that the bamboo slats have been exhausted; innumerable crimes (idiom); see also 罄筆難書|罄笔难书[qing4 bi3 nan2 shu1] 口供[口供] kǒugòng oral confession (as opposed to 筆供|笔供[bi3 gong4]); statement; deposition 摘录[摘錄] zhāilù to extract; to excerpt; an excerpt 不法[不法] bùfǎ lawless; illegal; unlawful 知情[知情] zhīqíng to know the facts; to understand; to be familiar with the situation 骨肉[骨肉] gǔròu blood relation; kin; one's flesh and blood 福寿[福壽] fúshòu happiness and longevity 查核[查核] cháhé to check 忧思[憂思] yōusī to be anxious and worried; agitated; pensive 肩膀[肩膀] jiānbǎng shoulder 难产[難產] nánchǎn difficult birth; (fig.) difficult to achieve 显[顯] xiǎn to make visible; to reveal; prominent; conspicuous; (prefix) phanero- 宽厚[寬厚] kuānhòu tolerant; generous; magnanimous; thick and broad (build); thick and deep (voice) 设立[設立] shèlì to set up; to establish 遵[遵] zūn to observe; to obey; to follow; to comply with 妖邪[妖邪] yāoxié evil monster 情境[情境] qíngjìng situation; context; setting; environment 遵命[遵命] zūnmìng to follow your orders; to do as you bid 闭关[閉關] bìguān to close the passes; to seal off the country; seclusion (monastic practice, e.g. of Chan Buddhists) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep22/125 words - 36 min 惭愧[慚愧] cánkuì ashamed 惩处[懲處] chéngchǔ to punish; to administer justice 逾越[逾越] yúyuè to exceed 严苛[嚴苛] yánkē severe; harsh 当夜[當夜] dāngyè on that night 单纯[單純] dānchún simple; pure; unsophisticated; merely; purely 个案[個案] gè'àn a case; an individual case; case-by-case 利剑[利劍] lìjiàn sharp sword 妄想[妄想] wàngxiǎng to attempt vainly; a vain attempt; delusion 回事[回事] huíshì (old) to report to one's master 扳动[扳動] bāndòng to pull out; to pull a lever 转述[轉述] zhuǎnshù to pass on (stories); to relate 说得过去[說得過去] shuōdeguòqù acceptable; passable; justifiable; (of a course of action) to make sense 一败涂地[一敗塗地] yībàitúdì failed and wiped over the floor (idiom); to fail utterly; a crushing defeat; beaten and in a hopeless position 光耀[光耀] guāngyào dazzling; brilliant 咬紧牙关[咬緊牙關] yǎojǐnyáguān lit. to bite the teeth tightly (idiom); fig. to grit one's teeth and bear the pain; to bite the bullet 青山[青山] qīngshān green hills; (the good) life 日前[日前] rìqián the other day; a few days ago 嘉[嘉] jiā excellent; auspicious; to praise; to commend 勇[勇] yǒng brave 跟风[跟風] gēnfēng to go with the tide; to blindly follow the crowd; to follow the trend 馈[饋] kuì food; to make a present 眼线[眼線] yǎnxiàn informer; snitch; spy; scout; (cosmetics) eye line 逐[逐] zhú to pursue; to chase; individually; one by one 主料[主料] zhǔliào main ingredients (in a cooking recipe) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep22/150 words - 40 min 板上钉钉[板上釘釘] bǎnshàngdìngdīng that clinches it; that's final; no two ways about it 老东西[老東西] lǎodōngxi (derog.) old fool; old bastard 叽[嘰] jī grumble 咕[咕] gū (onom.) for the sound of a bird, an empty stomach etc 翻动[翻動] fāndòng to flip over; to turn (a page); to scroll (an electronic document); to stir (food in a pot etc); to move things about; to rummage 铁证如山[鐵證如山] tiězhèngrúshān irrefutable evidence 亲笔[親筆] qīnbǐ in one's own handwriting 信函[信函] xìnhán letter; piece of correspondence (incl. email) 图纸[圖紙] túzhǐ blueprint; drawing; design plans; graph paper 嘴皮子[嘴皮子] zuǐpízi lit. lips; fig. glib talk 翻过来[翻過來] fānguòlái to overturn; to turn upside down 一口咬定[一口咬定] yīkǒuyǎodìng to arbitrarily assert; to allege; to stick to one's statement; to cling to one's view 追杀[追殺] zhuīshā to chase to kill 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 私仇[私仇] sīchóu personal grudge 东山再起[東山再起] dōngshānzàiqǐ lit. to return to office after living as a hermit on Mount Dongshan (idiom); fig. to make a comeback 痴心妄想[痴心妄想] chīxīnwàngxiǎng to be carried away by one's wishful thinking (idiom); to labor under a delusion; wishful thinking 密切[密切] mìqiè close; familiar; intimate; closely (related); to foster close ties; to pay close attention 死灰复燃[死灰復燃] sǐhuīfùrán lit. ashes burn once more (idiom); fig. sb lost returns to have influence; sth malevolent returns to haunt one 温和[溫和] wēnhé mild; gentle; moderate 温和[溫和] wēnhuo lukewarm 言谈[言談] yántán discourse; words; utterance; what one says; manner of speech 疏远[疏遠] shūyuǎn to drift apart; to become estranged; to alienate; estrangement 好不容易[好不容易] hǎobùróngyì with great difficulty; very difficult 后续[後續] hòuxù follow-up; (dialect) to remarry 撵[攆] niǎn to expel; to oust; (dialect) to chase after; to try to catch up with //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep22/161 words - 41 min 前日[前日] qiánrì day before yesterday 列出[列出] lièchū to list; to make a list 害死[害死] hàisǐ to kill; to cause death; to do sb to death 走运[走運] zǒuyùn to have good luck; lucky; in luck 重心[重心] zhòngxīn center of gravity; central core; main part 十七[十七] shíqī seventeen; 17 距今[距今] jùjīn before the present; (a long period) ago 教书[教書] jiāoshū to teach (in a school) 百思不解[百思不解] bǎisībùjiě to remain puzzled after pondering over sth a hundred times (idiom); to remain perplexed despite much thought 力保[力保] lìbǎo to seek to protect; to ensure; to maintain; to guard 入党[入黨] rùdǎng to join a political party (esp. the Communist Party) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep23/25 words - 8 min 敏捷[敏捷] mǐnjié nimble; quick; shrewd 情分[情分] qíngfèn mutual affection; friendship 缄口不言[緘口不言] jiānkǒubùyán lips sealed and not saying anything (idiom); fig. to omit mention (of a non-person or embarrassing topic); to censor 激动[激動] jīdòng to move emotionally; to stir up (emotions); to excite 臆测[臆測] yìcè assumption; guess 豺狼[豺狼] cháiláng jackal and wolf; ravenous wolf; fig. evil person; vicious tyrant 说动[說動] shuōdòng to persuade 违逆[違逆] wéinì to disobey; to defy an edict; to violate; to go against; to run counter to 糊弄[糊弄] hùnong to fool; to deceive; to go through the motions 飞鸽[飛鴿] Fēigē Flying Pigeon (famous bicycle brand, made in Tianjin since 1936) 放宽[放寬] fàngkuān to relax restrictions 来犯[來犯] láifàn to invade one's territory 泯[泯] mǐn to vanish; to die out; to obliterate 回信[回信] huíxìn to reply; to write back; letter written in reply; CL:封[feng1] 牢房[牢房] láofáng jail cell; prison cell 冥道[冥道] míngdào the gateway to the ghost world 官老爷[官老爺] guānlǎoye nickname for official 字号[字號] zìhào characters and numbers (as used in a code); alphanumeric code; serial number 收押[收押] shōuyā in custody; to keep sb in detention 等候[等候] děnghòu to wait; to wait for 别来无恙[別來無恙] biéláiwúyàng (literary) I trust you have been well since we last met 丰[豐] fēng abundant; plentiful; fertile; plump; great 英姿飒爽[英姿颯爽] yīngzīsàshuǎng (of a person) valiant and formidable-looking; to carry oneself tall 直视[直視] zhíshì to look straight at 落井下石[落井下石] luòjǐngxiàshí to throw stones at sb who fell down a well (idiom); to hit a person who is down //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep23/50 words - 13 min 格调[格調] gédiào style (of art or literature); form; one's work style; moral character 落难[落難] luònàn to meet with misfortune; to fall into dire straits 追打[追打] zhuīdǎ to chase and beat 嘴脸[嘴臉] zuǐliǎn features, face (esp. derogatorily); look; appearance; countenance 何曾[何曾] hécéng did I ever ...? (or "did he ever ...?" etc) 黄泉[黃泉] Huángquán the Yellow Springs; the underworld of Chinese mythology; the equivalent of Hades or Hell 抵赖[抵賴] dǐlài to refuse to admit (what one has done); to disavow; to renege 垂死挣扎[垂死掙扎] chuísǐzhēngzhá deathbed struggle; final struggle (idiom) 处决[處決] chǔjué to execute (a condemned criminal) 肮脏[骯髒] āngzāng dirty; filthy 牢笼[牢籠] láolóng cage; trap (e.g. basket, pit or snare for catching animals); fig. bonds (of wrong ideas); shackles (of past misconceptions); to trap; to shackle 做错[做錯] zuòcuò to make an error 深渊[深淵] shēnyuān abyss 人臣[人臣] rénchén an official (in former times) 囚徒[囚徒] qiútú prisoner 看破[看破] kànpò to see through; disillusioned with; to reject (the world of mortals) 想方设法[想方設法] xiǎngfāngshèfǎ to think up every possible method (idiom); to devise ways and means; to try this, that and the other 走出[走出] zǒuchū to leave (a room etc); to go out through (a door etc) 大牢[大牢] dàláo prison 承诺[承諾] chéngnuò to promise; to undertake to do something; commitment 兑现[兌現] duìxiàn (of a check etc) to cash; to honor a commitment 遥远[遙遠] yáoyuǎn distant; remote 苦寒[苦寒] kǔhán bitter cold 与此同时[與此同時] yǔcǐtóngshí at the same time; meanwhile 吐露[吐露] tǔlù to tell; to disclose; to reveal //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep23/75 words - 17 min 坟墓[墳墓] fénmù grave; tomb 春茶[春茶] chūnchá tea leaves gathered at springtime or the tea made from these leaves 上市[上市] shàngshì to hit the market (of a new product); to float (a company on the stock market) 两袖清风[兩袖清風] liǎngxiùqīngfēng lit. both sleeves flowing in the breeze (idiom); having clean hands; uncorrupted; unsoiled by corrupt practices 啄[啄] zhuó to peck 靡费[靡費] mífèi to waste; to squander 望尘莫及[望塵莫及] wàngchénmòjí lit. to see only the other rider's dust and have no hope of catching up (idiom); to be far inferior 细枝末节[細枝末節] xìzhīmòjié minor details; trifles 稀奇[稀奇] xīqí rare; strange 咸[咸] xián all; everyone; each; widespread; harmonious 据称[據稱] jùchēng it is said; allegedly; according to reports; or so they say 属实[屬實] shǔshí to turn out to be true; verified; true 分析[分析] fēnxī to analyze; analysis; CL:個|个[ge4] 救出[救出] jiùchū to rescue; to pluck from danger 反口[反口] fǎnkǒu to correct oneself; to renege; to break one's word 瞬息万变[瞬息萬變] shùnxīwànbiàn in an instant a myriad changes (idiom); rapid substantial change 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 风格[風格] fēnggé style 旧怨[舊怨] jiùyuàn old grievance; former complaint 戏言[戲言] xìyán joking matter; to go back on one's words 巴不得[巴不得] bābude (coll.) to be eager for; to long for; to look forward to 高估[高估] gāogū to overestimate; to overrate 差别[差別] chābié difference; distinction; disparity 构成[構成] gòuchéng to constitute; to form; to compose; to make up; to configure (computing) 屈尊[屈尊] qūzūn to condescend; to deign //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep23/100 words - 26 min 堵死[堵死] dǔsǐ to block (a road); to plug (a hole); to stop up 改口[改口] gǎikǒu to change one's tune; to modify one's previous remark; to change the way one addresses sb (as when one marries and starts to call one's husband's parents 爸爸[ba4 ba5] and 媽媽|妈妈[ma1 ma5]) 招认[招認] zhāorèn to confess 过场[過場] guòchǎng interlude; to cross the stage; to do sth as a mere formality; to go through the motions 亲口[親口] qīnkǒu one's own mouth; fig. in one's own words; to say sth personally 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 滴水不漏[滴水不漏] dīshuǐbùlòu lit. not one drop of water can leak out; watertight; rigorous (argument) 牢靠[牢靠] láokào firm and solid; robust; reliable 一劳永逸[一勞永逸] yīláoyǒngyì to get sth done once and for all 刻[刻] kè quarter (hour); moment; to carve; to engrave; to cut; oppressive; classifier for short time intervals 死期[死期] sǐqī time of death; limited to a fixed period of time; fixed term 荡然无存[蕩然無存] dàngránwúcún to obliterate completely; to vanish from the face of the earth 怨[怨] yuàn to blame; to complain 好笑[好笑] hǎoxiào laughable; funny; ridiculous 一线[一線] yīxiàn front line 地保[地保] dìbǎo magistrate 轻而易举[輕而易舉] qīng'éryìjǔ easy; with no difficulty 活命[活命] huómìng life; to survive; to save a life; to scrape a living 仿冒[仿冒] fǎngmào to counterfeit; fake 笔记[筆記] bǐjì to take down (in writing); notes; a type of literature consisting mainly of short sketches; CL:本[ben3] 大将[大將] dàjiàng a general or admiral 夫婿[夫婿] fūxù (literary) husband 草稿[草稿] cǎogǎo draft; outline; sketch 真伪[真偽] zhēnwěi true or bogus; authenticity 吾[吾] wú I; my (old) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep23/125 words - 38 min 驱[驅] qū to expel; to urge on; to drive; to run quickly 告发[告發] gàofā to lodge an accusation; accusation (law) 千里[千里] qiānlǐ a thousand miles; a thousand li (i.e. 500 kilometers); a long distance 奔袭[奔襲] bēnxí long-range raid 毫不[毫不] háobù hardly; not in the least; not at all 幅[幅] fú width; roll; classifier for textiles or pictures 伪造[偽造] wěizào to forge; to fake; to counterfeit 杀掉[殺掉] shādiào to kill 履行[履行] lǚxíng to fulfill (one's obligations); to carry out (a task); to implement (an agreement); to perform 问话[問話] wènhuà questioning (a suspect); interrogation 吃药[吃藥] chīyào to take medicine 嫌隙[嫌隙] xiánxì hostility; animosity 分心[分心] fēnxīn to distract 强敌[強敵] qiángdí powerful enemy 智者[智者] zhìzhě sage; wise man; clever and knowledgeable person 源头[源頭] yuántóu source; fountainhead 泼[潑] pō to splash; to spill; rough and coarse; brutish 黑幕[黑幕] hēimù hidden details; dirty tricks; dark secrets 坚信[堅信] jiānxìn to believe firmly; without any doubt 叛逆[叛逆] pànnì to rebel; to revolt; a rebel 详实[詳實] xiángshí detailed and reliable; full and accurate 百思不得其解[百思不得其解] bǎisībùdéqíjiě see 百思不解[bai3 si1 bu4 jie3] 陷害[陷害] xiànhài to entrap; to set up; to frame (up); to make false charges against 水落石出[水落石出] shuǐluòshíchū as the water recedes, the rocks appear (idiom); the truth comes to light 冤死[冤死] yuānsǐ to die of persecution //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep23/137 words - 41 min 威名[威名] wēimíng fame for fighting prowess; military glory 革新[革新] géxīn to innovate; innovation 政见[政見] zhèngjiàn political views 不和[不和] bùhé not to get along well; to be on bad terms; to be at odds; discord 猜忌[猜忌] cāijì to be suspicious and jealous of 畏[畏] wèi to fear 威势[威勢] wēishì might; power and influence 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] 推波助澜[推波助瀾] tuībōzhùlán to push the wave and add to the billows (idiom); to add momentum; to encourage sth to get bigger; to add fuel to the fire 辣[辣] là hot (spicy); pungent 召回[召回] zhàohuí to recall (a product, an ambassador etc) 国中[國中] guózhōng junior high school (Tw); abbr. for 國民中學|国民中学[guo2 min2 zhong1 xue2] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep24/25 words - 14 min 池[池] chí pond; reservoir; moat 可言[可言] kěyán it may be said 寝食难安[寢食難安] qǐnshínán'ān lit. cannot rest or eat in peace (idiom); fig. extremely worried and troubled 洗雪[洗雪] xǐxuě to erase; to wipe out (a previous humiliation etc) 无穷[無窮] wúqióng endless; boundless; inexhaustible 祸事[禍事] huòshì disaster; doom 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 益处[益處] yìchu benefit 在位[在位] zàiwèi on the throne; reigning (monarch) 错误[錯誤] cuòwù error; mistake; CL:個|个[ge4]; mistaken; false; wrong 屈[屈] qū bent; to feel wronged 私利[私利] sīlì personal gain; (one's own) selfish interest 视而不见[視而不見] shì'érbùjiàn to turn a blind eye to; to ignore 竭尽全力[竭盡全力] jiéjìnquánlì to spare no effort (idiom); to do one's utmost 敲响[敲響] qiāoxiǎng to sound a bell; to raise the alarm 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 守灵[守靈] shǒulíng to keep watch beside a coffin 禁食[禁食] jìnshí to fast; to abstain from eating; to forbid the eating of (certain foods); a fast 丧礼[喪禮] sānglǐ funeral 灵位[靈位] língwèi memorial tablet 娇生惯养[嬌生慣養] jiāoshēngguànyǎng pampered and spoiled since childhood 对比[對比] duìbǐ to contrast; contrast; ratio; CL:個|个[ge4] 仪容[儀容] yíróng appearance 安详[安詳] ānxiáng serene 胡话[胡話] húhuà nonsense; ridiculous talk; hogwash //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep24/50 words - 26 min 冰山[冰山] bīngshān iceberg; CL:座[zuo4] 驸马[駙馬] fùmǎ emperor's son-in-law 落得[落得] luòde ending up as; leading to; resulting in; in total 下场[下場] xiàchang the end; to conclude 枷锁[枷鎖] jiāsuǒ stocks and chain; in fetters 驱赶[驅趕] qūgǎn to drive (vehicle); to drive out; to chase away; to herd (people towards a gate) 叹[嘆] tàn to sigh; to exclaim 尚且[尚且] shàngqiě (not) even; yet; still 茫茫[茫茫] mángmáng boundless; vast and obscure 手书[手書] shǒushū to write personally; personal letter 守丧[守喪] shǒusāng to keep watch beside a coffin; to observe a period of mourning 战马[戰馬] zhànmǎ warhorse 真知灼见[真知灼見] zhēnzhīzhuójiàn penetrating insight 一肚子[一肚子] yīdùzi bellyful (of sth); full of (sth) 争论[爭論] zhēnglùn to argue; to debate; to contend; argument; contention; controversy; debate; CL:次[ci4],場|场[chang3] 不休[不休] bùxiū endlessly; ceaselessly 补益[補益] bǔyì benefit; help 粮草[糧草] liángcǎo army provisions; rations and fodder 几点[幾點] jǐdiǎn what time?; when? 过程[過程] guòchéng course of events; process; CL:個|个[ge4] 粮[糧] liáng grain; food; provisions; agricultural tax paid in grain 采购[採購] cǎigòu to procure (for an enterprise etc); to purchase 粮食[糧食] liángshi foodstuff; cereals; CL:種|种[zhong3] 流通[流通] liútōng to circulate; to distribute; circulation; distribution 战区[戰區] zhànqū war zone; combat zone; (military) theater of operations //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep24/75 words - 33 min 人口[人口] rénkǒu population; people 产量[產量] chǎnliàng output 地区[地區] dìqū local; regional; district (not necessarily formal administrative unit); region; area; as suffix to city name, means prefecture or county (area administered by a prefecture-level city or county level city); CL:個|个[ge4] 计算[計算] jìsuàn to count; to calculate; to compute; CL:個|个[ge4] 不乏[不乏] bùfá there is no lack of 身经百战[身經百戰] shēnjīngbǎizhàn lit. veteran of a hundred battles (idiom); fig. experienced; seasoned 不成体统[不成體統] bùchéngtǐtǒng not according with decorum (idiom); scandalous; bad form; unacceptable behavior 写完[寫完] xiěwán to finish writing 随身[隨身] suíshēn to (carry) on one's person; to (take) with one 银两[銀兩] yínliǎng silver currency; currency of the Qing dynasty based on the silver tael 兩|两 今生[今生] jīnshēng this life 惶惶[惶惶] huánghuáng alarmed; anxious 稍稍[稍稍] shāoshāo somewhat; a little; slightly 顺境[順境] shùnjìng favorable circumstances 头脑[頭腦] tóunǎo brains; mind; skull; (fig.) gist (of a matter); leader; boss 发热[發熱] fārè to have a high temperature; feverish; unable to think calmly; to emit heat 见好就收[見好就收] jiànhǎojiùshōu to quit while one is ahead (idiom); to know when to stop 钉子[釘子] dīngzi nail; snag; saboteur 孽[孽] niè son born of a concubine; disaster; sin; evil 债[債] zhài debt; CL:筆|笔[bi3] 对质[對質] duìzhì to confront (in court etc); confrontation 代劳[代勞] dàiláo to do sth in place of sb else 舍弟[舍弟] shèdì my younger brother (humble term) 前途[前途] qiántú prospects; future outlook; journey 艰险[艱險] jiānxiǎn difficult and dangerous; hardships and perils //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep24/100 words - 36 min 放松[放鬆] fàngsōng to loosen; to relax 心神[心神] xīnshén mind; state of mind; attention; (Chinese medicine) psychic constitution 黔[黔] Qián abbr. for Guizhou province 貴州|贵州[Gui4 zhou1] 境遇[境遇] jìngyù circumstance 讨债[討債] tǎozhài to demand repayment 争吵[爭吵] zhēngchǎo to quarrel; dispute 居中[居中] jūzhōng positioned between (two parties); to mediate between 裁决[裁決] cáijué ruling; adjudication 动怒[動怒] dòngnù to get angry 小憩[小憩] xiǎoqì to rest for a bit; to take a breather 憩[憩] qì to rest 打下[打下] dǎxià to lay (a foundation); to conquer (a city etc); to shoot down (a bird etc) 珍珠[珍珠] zhēnzhū pearl; CL:顆|颗[ke1] 玉器[玉器] yùqì jade artifact 手艺[手藝] shǒuyì craftmanship; workmanship; handicraft; trade 百合[百合] bǎihé lily 酿[釀] niàng to ferment; to brew; to make honey (of bees); to lead to; to form gradually; wine; stuffed vegetables (cooking method) 夏季[夏季] xiàjì summer 舒[舒] shū to stretch; to unfold; to relax; leisurely 爽[爽] shuǎng bright; clear; crisp; open; frank; straightforward; to feel well; fine; pleasurable; invigorating; to deviate 士兵[士兵] shìbīng soldier; CL:個|个[ge4] 腹[腹] fù abdomen; stomach; belly 饥饿[飢餓] jī'è hunger; starvation; famine 药膳[藥膳] yàoshàn medicinal cuisine 解馋[解饞] jiěchán to satisfy one's craving //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep24/125 words - 40 min 饺[餃] jiǎo dumplings with meat filling 绿豆[綠豆] lǜdòu mung bean 糕[糕] gāo cake 茯苓[茯苓] fúlíng Wolfiporia extensa (a wood-decay fungus); fu ling; tuckahoe 鸡汤[雞湯] jītāng chicken stock; chicken soup; (fig.) chicken soup for the soul – i.e. feel-good motivational stories (often used disparagingly because the stories don't really effect change in people's lives) 碗[碗] wǎn bowl; cup; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4] 朝见[朝見] cháojiàn to have an audience (with the Emperor) 差分[差分] chāfēn (math.) increment; difference; (engineering) differential 斗胆[斗膽] dǒudǎn (courteous) to be so bold as to 罪人[罪人] zuìrén sinner 耿[耿] gěng bright; honest; upright 科考[科考] kēkǎo preliminary round of imperial examinations; abbr. for 科學考察|科学考察[ke1 xue2 kao3 cha2], scientific exploration 文章[文章] wénzhāng article; essay; literary works; writings; hidden meaning; CL:篇[pian1],段[duan4],頁|页[ye4] 名讳[名諱] mínghuì taboo name (e.g. of emperor) 劳动[勞動] láodòng work; toil; physical labor; CL:次[ci4] 乡间[鄉間] xiāngjiān in the country; rural; pastoral 谊[誼] yì friendship; also pr. [yi2] 辗转[輾轉] zhǎnzhuǎn to toss about in bed; from person to person; indirectly; to wander 老迈[老邁] lǎomài aged; senile 暮[暮] mù evening; sunset 犹[猶] yóu as if; (just) like; just as; still; yet 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 瘴[瘴] zhàng malaria; miasma 大赦[大赦] dàshè amnesty; general pardon 异乡[異鄉] yìxiāng foreign land; a place far from home //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep24/134 words - 41 min 返[返] fǎn to return (to) 不忍[不忍] bùrěn cannot bear to; disturbed 感慨[感慨] gǎnkǎi to sigh with sorrow, regret etc; rueful; deeply moved 心软[心軟] xīnruǎn to be softhearted; to be tenderhearted; to be kindhearted 里人[里人] lǐrén person from the same village, town or province; peasant (derog.); (of a school of thought etc) follower 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 有权[有權] yǒuquán to have the right to; to be entitled to; to have authority; powerful 滥用[濫用] lànyòng to misuse; to abuse 洁身自好[潔身自好] jiéshēnzìhào clean-living and honest (idiom); to avoid immorality; to shun evil influence; to mind one's own business and keep out of trouble; to keep one's hands clean //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep25/25 words - 8 min 好喝[好喝] hǎohē tasty (drinks) 面红耳赤[面紅耳赤] miànhóng'ěrchì flushed with anger (or excitement) 城门[城門] chéngmén city gate 械斗[械鬥] xièdòu armed confrontation; bust-up between gangs 编制[編制] biānzhì to establish (a unit or department); staffing structure (excluding temporary and casual staff) 收回[收回] shōuhuí to regain; to retake; to take back; to withdraw; to revoke 鹬蚌相争[鷸蚌相爭] yùbàngxiāngzhēng lit. sandpiper and clam war together (and the fisherman catches both) (idiom); fig. neighbors who can't agree lose out to a third party 熟手[熟手] shúshǒu skilled person; an experienced hand 恪[恪] kè respectful; scrupulous 尽职[盡職] jìnzhí to discharge one's duties; conscientious 累累[累累] lěilěi again and again; innumerable; repeated; riddled with; accumulated 午觉[午覺] wǔjiào siesta; afternoon nap 聚[聚] jù to congregate; to assemble; to mass; to gather together; to amass; to polymerize 侍奉[侍奉] shìfèng to wait upon; to serve; to attend to sb's needs 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 另行[另行] lìngxíng (to do sth) separately; as a separate action 盘桓[盤桓] pánhuán to pace; to linger; to stay over; to spiral; to hover 器物[器物] qìwù implement; utensil; article; object 巴结[巴結] bājie to fawn on; to curry favor with; to make up to 黄昏[黃昏] huánghūn dusk; evening; nightfall 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 特来[特來] tèlái to come with a specific purpose in mind 多礼[多禮] duōlǐ too polite; overcourteous 夏天[夏天] xiàtiān summer; CL:個|个[ge4] 逸[逸] yì to escape; leisurely; outstanding //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep25/50 words - 13 min 手巧[手巧] shǒuqiǎo to be skillful with one's hands; to be manually adroit 才学[才學] cáixué talent and learning; scholarship 琐碎[瑣碎] suǒsuì trifling; trivial; tedious; inconsequential 学以致用[學以致用] xuéyǐzhìyòng to study sth to apply it; study for practical applications 静心[靜心] jìngxīn meditation 政事[政事] zhèngshì politics; government affairs 照样[照樣] zhàoyàng as before; (same) as usual; in the same manner; still; nevertheless 迎接[迎接] yíngjiē to meet; to welcome; to greet 显著[顯著] xiǎnzhù outstanding; notable; remarkable; statistically significant 错综复杂[錯綜複雜] cuòzōngfùzá tangled and complicated (idiom) 看上去[看上去] kànshangqu it would appear; it seems (that) 丧仪[喪儀] sāngyí funeral ceremony 犯事[犯事] fànshì to break the law; to commit a crime 估算[估算] gūsuàn assessment; evaluation 拔除[拔除] báchú to pull out; to remove 数目[數目] shùmù amount; number 能量[能量] néngliàng energy; capabilities 归顺[歸順] guīshùn to surrender and pay allegiance to 继而[繼而] jì'ér then; afterwards 平叛[平叛] píngpàn to put down a revolt; to pacify a rebellion 俘[俘] fú to take prisoner; prisoner of war 隐忍[隱忍] yǐnrěn to bear patiently; to endure silently; to forbear 偷生[偷生] tōushēng to live without purpose 创立[創立] chuànglì to establish; to set up; to found 诡计[詭計] guǐjì trick; ruse; crafty scheme //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep25/75 words - 17 min 无异[無異] wúyì nothing other than; to differ in no way from; the same as; to amount to 内忧外患[內憂外患] nèiyōuwàihuàn internal trouble and outside aggression (idiom); in a mess both domestically and abroad 弱受[弱受] ruòshòu submissive; yielding; weak; opposite: 強攻|强攻, dominant 重创[重創] zhòngchuāng to inflict heavy losses; to inflict serious damage 还击[還擊] huánjī to hit back; to return fire 谦[謙] qiān modest 送信[送信] sòngxìn to send word; to deliver a letter 蛊惑[蠱惑] gǔhuò to entice; to lead astray 一无所获[一無所獲] yīwúsuǒhuò to gain nothing; to end up empty-handed 逃离[逃離] táolí to run out; to escape 深究[深究] shēnjiū to perform an in-depth investigation 桶[桶] tǒng bucket; (trash) can; barrel (of oil etc); CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 密不透风[密不透風] mìbùtòufēng sealed off; impenetrable 坏处[壞處] huàichu harm; troubles; CL:個|个[ge4] 批注[批註] pīzhù to annotate; to add marginal comments on; criticism; marginalia 人文[人文] rénwén humanities; human affairs; culture 地理[地理] dìlǐ geography 记载[記載] jìzǎi to write down; to record; written account 有趣[有趣] yǒuqù interesting; fascinating; amusing 实地[實地] shídì on-site 勘[勘] kān to investigate; to survey; to collate 大不相同[大不相同] dàbùxiāngtóng not at all the same; substantially different 浮[浮] fú to float; superficial; floating; unstable; movable; provisional; temporary; transient; impetuous; hollow; inflated; to exceed; superfluous; excessive; surplus 不对劲[不對勁] bùduìjìn not in good condition; wrong; fishy 戒备[戒備] jièbèi to take precautions; to guard against (emergency) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep25/100 words - 24 min 下车[下車] xiàchē to get off or out of (a bus, train, car etc) 宣布[宣布] xuānbù to declare; to announce; to proclaim 乐见其成[樂見其成] lèjiànqíchéng to look favorably on sth; would be glad see it happen 日增[日增] rìzēng increasing by the day 口碑[口碑] kǒubēi public praise; public reputation; commonly held opinions; current idiom 水涨船高[水漲船高] shuǐzhǎngchuángāo the tide rises, the boat floats (idiom); fig. to change with the overall trend; to develop according to the situation 佳[佳] jiā beautiful; fine; good 迹象[跡象] jìxiàng mark; indication; sign; indicator 去年[去年] qùnián last year 苗头[苗頭] miáotou first signs; development (of a situation) 内奸[內奸] nèijiān undiscovered traitor; enemy within one's own ranks 齐刷刷[齊刷刷] qíshuāshuā even; uniform 错漏[錯漏] cuòlòu error and negligence 玩笑[玩笑] wánxiào to joke; joke; jest 训令[訓令] xùnlìng order; instruction 集[集] jí to gather; to collect; collected works; classifier for sections of a TV series etc: episode 印信[印信] yìnxìn official seal; legally binding seal 封存[封存] fēngcún to sequester; to seal up (for safe keeping); to freeze (an account); to mothball 怒气冲冲[怒氣沖沖] nùqìchōngchōng spitting anger (idiom); in a rage 年内[年內] niánnèi during the current year 扶植[扶植] fúzhí to foster; to support 儿戏[兒戲] érxì child's play; trifling matter 班[班] bān team; class; squad; work shift; ranking; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for groups 塞[塞] sāi to stop up; to squeeze in; to stuff; cork; stopper 收手[收手] shōushǒu to stop; to pull back //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep25/125 words - 29 min 穷寇[窮寇] qióngkòu cornered enemy 鳞[鱗] lín scales (of fish) 弛[弛] chí to unstring a bow; to slacken; to relax; to loosen 难解[難解] nánjiě hard to solve; hard to dispel; hard to understand; hard to undo 起头[起頭] qǐtóu to start; at first; beginning 鼓励[鼓勵] gǔlì to encourage 东窗事发[東窗事發] dōngchuāngshìfā (of a plot etc) to be exposed (idiom); to come to light 前提[前提] qiántí premise; precondition; prerequisite 惊心[驚心] jīngxīn staggering; shocking; frightened 冒进[冒進] màojìn to advance prematurely 施恩[施恩] shī'ēn to confer a favor on sb; to confer a benefit 未尝[未嘗] wèicháng not ever; not necessarily 储[儲] chǔ to store; to save; to have in reserve; heir; Taiwan pr. [chu2] 憎恶[憎惡] zēngwù to loathe; to hate; to abhor; see also 憎惡|憎恶[zeng1 e4] 夺取[奪取] duóqǔ to seize; to capture; to wrest control of 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) 制动[制動] zhìdòng to brake 犀牛[犀牛] xīniú rhinoceros 名门[名門] míngmén famous family; prestigious house 独到[獨到] dúdào original 受损[受損] shòusǔn to suffer damage 不辞而别[不辭而別] bùcí'érbié to leave without saying good-bye 教养[教養] jiàoyǎng to train; to educate; to bring up; to nurture; education; culture; upbringing; early conditioning 未成[未成] wèichéng minor (i.e. person under 18); incomplete; unachieved; failed; abortive 亡国[亡國] wángguó (of a nation) to be destroyed; subjugation; vanquished nation //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep25/150 words - 34 min 钵[缽] bō small earthenware plate or basin; a monk's alms bowl; Sanskrit paatra 指令[指令] zhǐlìng order; command; instruction 往昔[往昔] wǎngxī the past 求存[求存] qiúcún survival; the struggle to eke out a living; to seek for continued existence 族人[族人] zúrén clansman; clan members; relatives; ethnic minority 同化[同化] tónghuà assimilation (cultural, digestive, phonemic etc) 诡谲[詭譎] guǐjué weird; sly; treacherous 灰心[灰心] huīxīn to lose heart; to be discouraged 憋[憋] biē to choke; to stifle; to restrain; to hold back; to hold in (urine); to hold (one's breath) 灵气[靈氣] língqì spiritual influence (of mountains etc); cleverness; ingeniousness 高寿[高壽] gāoshòu longevity; venerable age; your venerable age? 盛世[盛世] shèngshì a flourishing period; period of prosperity; a golden age 宗庙[宗廟] zōngmiào temple; ancestral shrine 戈[戈] gē dagger-axe; abbr. for 戈瑞[ge1 rui4]; (Tw) abbr. for 戈雷[ge1 lei2] 建制[建制] jiànzhì organizational structure 度日[度日] dùrì to pass one's days; to scratch out a difficult, meager existence 找上门[找上門] zhǎoshàngmén to come to sb's door; to call on sb 不拘[不拘] bùjū not stick to; not confine oneself to; whatever 毋[毋] wú (literary) no; don't; to not have; nobody 才气[才氣] cáiqì talent (usually literary or artistic) 跳脚[跳腳] tiàojiǎo to stomp or hop about (in anxiety, anger etc); to dance on one's feet; hopping mad (anxious, etc) 口头[口頭] kǒutóu oral; verbal 许诺[許諾] xǔnuò promise; pledge 不加[不加] bùjiā without; not; un- 本月[本月] běnyuè this month; the current month //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep25/175 words - 37 min 仲秋[仲秋] zhòngqiū second month of autumn; 8th month of the lunar calendar 晦[晦] huì last day of a lunar month; dark; night 或[或] huò maybe; perhaps; might; possibly; or 残存[殘存] cáncún to survive; remnant 培植[培植] péizhí to cultivate; to train; cultivation; training 厄运[厄運] èyùn bad luck; misfortune; adversity 存亡[存亡] cúnwáng to live or die; to exist or perish 之际[之際] zhījì during; at the time of 隐退[隱退] yǐntuì to retire (from society, esp. from politics); to vanish 过日子[過日子] guòrìzi to live one's life; to pass one's days; to get along 撤出[撤出] chèchū to withdraw; to leave; to retreat; to pull out 从长计议[從長計議] cóngchángjìyì to take one's time making a decision (idiom); to consider at length 借助[借助] jièzhù to draw support from; with the help of 美色[美色] měisè charm; loveliness (of a woman) 媚[媚] mèi flatter; charm 攻破[攻破] gōngpò to make a breakthrough; to break through; to breach (military) 退缩[退縮] tuìsuō to shrink back; to cower 自然而然[自然而然] zìrán'érrán involuntary; automatically 向外[向外] xiàngwài out; outward 善后[善後] shànhòu to deal with the aftermath (arising from an accident); funeral arrangements; reparations 节奏[節奏] jiézòu rhythm; tempo; musical pulse; cadence; beat 许久[許久] xǔjiǔ for a long time; for ages 迟疑[遲疑] chíyí to hesitate 建言[建言] jiànyán to make a suggestion; to state (one's views, ideas etc); suggestion; advice; idea 壮大[壯大] zhuàngdà to expand; to strengthen //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep25/186 words - 41 min 采纳[採納] cǎinà to accept; to adopt 按捺不住[按捺不住] ànnàbuzhù to be unable to hold back 周密[周密] zhōumì careful; thorough; meticulous; dense; impenetrable 距离[距離] jùlí distance; CL:個|个[ge4]; to be apart from 敲打[敲打] qiāodǎ to beat sb; to beat (a drum) 难处[難處] nánchu trouble; difficulty; problem 铁板[鐵板] tiěbǎn iron panel; hot iron plate for fast grilling (Japanese: teppan) 老小[老小] lǎoxiǎo the old and the young; the youngest member of the family 着实[著實] zhuóshí truly; indeed; severely; harshly 借读[借讀] jièdú to attend school on a temporary basis 游记[遊記] yóujì travel notes //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep26/25 words - 11 min 笔迹[筆跡] bǐjì handwriting 笔划[筆劃] bǐhuà variant of 筆畫|笔画[bi3 hua4] 避讳[避諱] bìhui to avoid a taboo word or topic; to refrain from; to avoid 闺[閨] guī small arched door; boudoir; lady's chamber; by ext. women 地名[地名] dìmíng place name; toponym 减去[減去] jiǎnqù minus; to subtract 常用[常用] chángyòng in common usage 从没[從沒] cóngméi never (in the past); never did 实景[實景] shíjǐng real scene (not set up or posed); real location (not a film studio set or theater); live action (not animation) 想像[想像] xiǎngxiàng to imagine; to conceive of; to visualize; imagination 一点一点[一點一點] yīdiǎnyīdiǎn little by little; bit by bit; gradually 陌生[陌生] mòshēng strange; unfamiliar 贵胄[貴胄] guìzhòu descendants of feudal aristocrats 云集[雲集] yúnjí to gather (in a crowd); to converge; to swarm 夺得[奪得] duódé to take (after a struggle); to wrest; to seize; to capture; to win (a trophy) 一席之地[一席之地] yīxízhīdì (acknowledged) place; a role to play; niche 高深[高深] gāoshēn profound 果子[果子] guǒzi fruit 常来常往[常來常往] chángláichángwǎng to visit frequently; to have frequent dealings (with); to see each other often 或多或少[或多或少] huòduōhuòshǎo more or less 美人[美人] měirén beauty; belle 微不足道[微不足道] wēibùzúdào negligible; insignificant 小人物[小人物] xiǎorénwù nonentity; a nobody 败落[敗落] bàiluò (of status or wealth) to decline; (of buildings etc) to become dilapidated; run-down; (of plants) to wilt 无底[無底] wúdǐ bottomless //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep26/50 words - 14 min 沼泽[沼澤] zhǎozé marsh; swamp; wetlands; glade 接近[接近] jiējìn to approach; to get close to 归入[歸入] guīrù to assign (to a class); to classify as; to include 牢牢[牢牢] láoláo firmly; safely 部门[部門] bùmén department; branch; section; division; CL:個|个[ge4] 两手空空[兩手空空] liǎngshǒukōngkōng empty-handed (idiom); fig. not receiving anything 威风[威風] wēifēng might; awe-inspiring authority; impressive 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] 衬[襯] chèn (of garments) against the skin; to line; lining; to contrast with; to assist financially 扎实[扎實] zhāshi strong; solid; sturdy; firm; practical 得法[得法] défǎ (doing sth) in the right way; suitable; properly 深谋[深謀] shēnmóu forethought 巧辩[巧辯] qiǎobiàn to argue skillfully or plausibly; rhetoric 引火烧身[引火燒身] yǐnhuǒshāoshēn to invite trouble 搅乱[攪亂] jiǎoluàn to disrupt; to throw into disorder 夥计[夥計] huǒji variant of 伙計|伙计[huo3 ji5] 有望[有望] yǒuwàng hopeful; promising 突破[突破] tūpò to break through; to make a breakthrough; to surmount or break the back of (a task etc); (of ball sports) to break through a defense 任凭[任憑] rènpíng no matter what; despite; to allow (sb to act arbitrarily) 阔[闊] kuò rich; wide; broad 小妹[小妹] xiǎomèi little sister; girl; (Tw) young female employee working in a low-level role dealing with the public (assistant, waitress, attendant etc) 有如[有如] yǒurú to be like sth; similar to; alike 炼[煉] liàn to refine; to smelt 柔[柔] róu soft; flexible; supple; yielding; rho (Greek letter Ρρ) 绝情[絕情] juéqíng heartless; without regard for others' feelings //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep26/75 words - 23 min 送别[送別] sòngbié farewell 恍若隔世[恍若隔世] huǎngruògéshì see 恍如隔世[huang3 ru2 ge2 shi4] 郢[郢] Yǐng Ying, ancient capital of Chu 楚 in Hubei, Jianling county 江陵縣|江陵县 抛开[拋開] pāokāi to throw out; to get rid of 兄弟姐妹[兄弟姐妹] xiōngdìjiěmèi brothers and sisters; siblings 不断[不斷] bùduàn unceasing; uninterrupted; continuous; constant 恩义[恩義] ēnyì feelings of gratitude and loyalty 揭开[揭開] jiēkāi to uncover; to open 想开[想開] xiǎngkāi to get over (a shock, bereavement etc); to avoid dwelling on unpleasant things; to accept the situation and move on 一夕[一夕] yīxī overnight; instantly; very quickly 人事[人事] rénshì personnel; human resources; human affairs; ways of the world; (euphemism) sexuality; the facts of life 不变[不變] bùbiàn constant; unvarying; (math.) invariant 走路[走路] zǒulù to walk; to go on foot 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 年龄[年齡] niánlíng (a person's) age; CL:把[ba3],個|个[ge4] 志趣[志趣] zhìqù inclination; interest 莫逆[莫逆] mònì very friendly; intimate 旦[旦] dàn dawn; morning; daybreak; day; dan, female roles in Chinese opera (traditionally played by specialized male actors) 夕[夕] xī dusk; evening; Taiwan pr. [xi4] 远近[遠近] yuǎnjìn far and near; distance 路途遥远[路途遙遠] lùtúyáoyuǎn distant; far-flung 上马[上馬] shàngmǎ to get on a horse; to mount 过往[過往] guòwǎng to come and go; to have friendly relations with; in the past; previous 怂恿[慫恿] sǒngyǒng to instigate; to incite; to egg sb on 痛心[痛心] tòngxīn grieved; pained //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep26/100 words - 28 min 迁怒[遷怒] qiānnù to take one's anger out on sb (who does not deserve it) 残酷[殘酷] cánkù cruel; cruelty 自以为是[自以為是] zìyǐwéishì to believe oneself infallible (idiom); to be opinionated 取舍[取捨] qǔshě to choose; to accept or reject 怨恨[怨恨] yuànhèn to resent; to harbor a grudge against; to loathe; resentment; rancor 可喜[可喜] kěxǐ making one happy; gratifying; heartening 包容[包容] bāoróng to pardon; to forgive; to show tolerance; to contain; to hold; inclusive 记仇[記仇] jìchóu to hold a grudge 抵消[抵消] dǐxiāo to counteract; to cancel out; to offset 净土[淨土] Jìngtǔ (Buddhism) Pure Land, usually refers to Amitabha Buddha's Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss (Sukhavati in Sanskrit) 尽量[盡量] jìnliàng as much as possible; to the greatest extent 浑然[渾然] húnrán completely; absolutely; undivided; totally mixed up; muddled 雕[雕] diāo to carve; to engrave; shrewd; bird of prey 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 扬州[揚州] Yángzhōu Yangzhou prefecture level city in Jiangsu 押送[押送] yāsòng to send under escort; to transport a detainee 磕碰[磕碰] kēpèng to knock against; to bump into; to have a disagreement; to clash 绝妙[絕妙] juémiào exquisite 草书[草書] cǎoshū grass script; cursive script (Chinese calligraphic style) 太湖[太湖] TàiHú Lake Tai near Wuxi City 無錫|无锡, bordering on Jiangsu and Zhejiang, one of China's largest freshwater lakes 诞[誕] dàn birth; birthday; brag; boast; to increase 九折[九折] jiǔzhé 10% off (price) 针[針] zhēn needle; pin; injection; stitch; CL:根[gen1],支[zhi1] 屏风[屏風] píngfēng screen 精工[精工] jīnggōng refined; delicate; exquisite (craftsmanship) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep26/125 words - 32 min 巧妙[巧妙] qiǎomiào ingenious; clever; ingenuity; artifice 华彩[華彩] huácǎi gorgeous; resplendent or rich color 灼[灼] zhuó luminous; burning; to burn; to cauterize 匠[匠] jiàng craftsman 采邑[採邑] cǎiyì fief; benefice 贫[貧] pín poor; inadequate; deficient; garrulous 进项[進項] jìnxiang income; receipts; earnings; revenue 宽裕[寬裕] kuānyù comfortably off; ample; plenty 枉[枉] wǎng to twist; crooked; unjust; in vain 擦亮眼睛[擦亮眼睛] cāliàngyǎnjīng to keep one's eyes open (idiom); to be on one's guard; to be clear-eyed 寿礼[壽禮] shòulǐ birthday present (for an old person) 精挑细选[精挑細選] jīngtiāoxìxuǎn to select very carefully 清廉[清廉] qīnglián honest; uncorrupted 奇珍异宝[奇珍異寶] qízhēnyìbǎo rare treasure (idiom) 割爱[割愛] gē'ài to part with sth cherished; to forsake 表达[表達] biǎodá to express; to convey 弯弯[彎彎] Wānwān Wan Wan (1981-), Taiwanese blogger and cartoonist 绕绕[繞繞] ràorào twisting and turning; involved and tricky 英武[英武] yīngwǔ soldierly; martial (appearance) 不减当年[不減當年] bùjiǎndāngnián (of one's skills, appearance etc) not to have deteriorated a bit; to be as (good, vigorous etc) as ever 舍得[捨得] shěde to be willing to part with sth 甘拜下风[甘拜下風] gānbàixiàfēng to step down gracefully (humble expression); to concede defeat; to play second fiddle 不枉[不枉] bùwǎng not in vain 恭祝[恭祝] gōngzhù to congratulate respectfully; to wish good luck and success (esp. to a superior); with best wishes (in writing) 千秋万代[千秋萬代] qiānqiūwàndài throughout the ages //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep26/150 words - 38 min 仙逝[仙逝] xiānshì to die; to depart this mortal coil 孝衣[孝衣] xiàoyī mourning garment 礼乐[禮樂] lǐyuè (Confucianism) rites and music (the means of regulating society) 恭贺[恭賀] gōnghè to congratulate respectfully; to express good wishes 绵长[綿長] miáncháng long and continuous (coastline, sound etc); extensive; prolonged 妆扮[妝扮] zhuāngbàn variant of 裝扮|装扮[zhuang1 ban4] 雅乐[雅樂] yǎyuè formal ceremonial music of each succeeding Chinese dynasty starting with the Zhou; Korean a'ak; Japanese gagaku 亲热[親熱] qīnrè affectionate; intimate; warmhearted; to get intimate with sb 日里[日裡] rìlǐ daytime; during the day 面容[面容] miànróng appearance; facial features 憔悴[憔悴] qiáocuì wan and sallow; thin and pallid; haggard; (of plants) withered 厌倦[厭倦] yànjuàn to be weary of; to be fed up with; tedious 几时[幾時] jǐshí what time?; when? 不适[不適] bùshì unwell; indisposed; out of sorts 早先[早先] zǎoxiān previously; before 不怎么[不怎麼] bùzěnme not very; not particularly 思念[思念] sīniàn to think of; to long for; to miss 贡[貢] gòng to offer tribute; tribute; gifts 黛[黛] dài umber-black dye for painting the eyebrow 尽心[盡心] jìnxīn with all of one's heart 倦怠[倦怠] juàndài worn out; exhausted; dispirited 门口[門口] ménkǒu doorway; gate; CL:個|个[ge4] 磕[磕] kē to tap; to knock (against sth hard); to knock (mud from boots, ashes from a pipe etc) 胶着[膠著] jiāozhuó to stick onto; stalemate; gridlock; to agglutinate 决战[決戰] juézhàn decisive battle //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep26/164 words - 41 min 战败[戰敗] zhànbài to lose a war 葛[葛] gé kudzu (Pueraria lobata); hemp cloth 凝[凝] níng to congeal; to concentrate attention; to stare 溆[漵] xù name of a river 温[溫] wēn warm; lukewarm; temperature; to warm up; mild; soft; tender; to review (a lesson etc); fever (TCM); old variant of 瘟[wen1] 下回[下回] xiàhuí next chapter; next time 掌柜[掌櫃] zhǎngguì shopkeeper 采买[採買] cǎimǎi to purchase; to buy; to do one's shopping; purchasing agent; buyer 加工[加工] jiāgōng to process; processing; working (of machinery) 冼[冼] Xiǎn surname Xian 女人家[女人家] nǚrénjia women (in general) 投奔[投奔] tóubèn to seek shelter; to seek asylum 莫不是[莫不是] mòbùshì probably; perhaps; could it be that...? 糖水[糖水] tángshuǐ syrup; sweetened water; tong sui (sweet soup) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep27/25 words - 12 min 有效[有效] yǒuxiào effective; in effect; valid 清爽[清爽] qīngshuǎng fresh and cool; relaxed 小病[小病] xiǎobìng minor illness; indisposition 嘴巴[嘴巴] zuǐba mouth; CL:張|张[zhang1]; slap in the face; CL:個|个[ge4] 芙[芙] fú see 芙蓉[fu2 rong2], lotus 蕖[蕖] qú lotus 盛开[盛開] shèngkāi blooming; in full flower 桂花[桂花] guìhuā osmanthus flowers; Osmanthus fragrans 面色[面色] miànsè complexion 形[形] xíng to appear; to look; form; shape 萎靡[萎靡] wěimǐ dispirited; depressed 斟[斟] zhēn to pour; to deliberate 魂不附体[魂不附體] húnbùfùtǐ lit. body and soul separated (idiom); fig. scared out of one's wits; beside oneself 训斥[訓斥] xùnchì to reprimand; to rebuke; to berate; stern criticism 浅薄[淺薄] qiǎnbó superficial 不孝[不孝] bùxiào unfilial 出难题[出難題] chūnántí to raise a tough question 怨愤[怨憤] yuànfèn resentment and indignation 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) 幽禁[幽禁] yōujìn to imprison; to place under house arrest 事体[事體] shìtǐ things; affairs; decorum 辇[輦] niǎn handcart; emperor's carriage; to transport by carriage 咬定[咬定] yǎodìng to assert; to insist that 口干舌燥[口乾舌燥] kǒugānshézào lit. dry mouth and tongue (idiom); to talk too much 焦头烂额[焦頭爛額] jiāotóulàn'é lit. badly burned about the head (from trying to put out a fire) (idiom); fig. hard-pressed; under pressure (from a heavy workload, creditors etc) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep27/50 words - 23 min 端倪[端倪] duānní boundary; clue; indication; to obtain clues; to infer 震动[震動] zhèndòng to shake; to vibrate; to strongly affect; shock; vibration 原委[原委] yuánwěi the whole story 毒蛇[毒蛇] dúshé viper 急着[急著] jízhe urgently 恶心[噁心] ěxīn variant of 惡心|恶心[e3 xin1] 听懂[聽懂] tīngdǒng to understand (on hearing); to catch (what is spoken) 水牛[水牛] shuǐniú water buffalo 对牛弹琴[對牛彈琴] duìniútánqín lit. to play the lute to a cow (idiom); fig. offering a treat to an unappreciative audience; to cast pearls before swine; caviar to the general; to preach to deaf ears; to talk over sb's head 牛[牛] niú ox; cow; bull; CL:條|条[tiao2],頭|头[tou2]; newton (abbr. for 牛頓|牛顿[niu2 dun4]); (slang) awesome 咕噜[咕嚕] gūlu (onom.) to rumble (of a stomach); to coo (of a dove); rumbling; noisy drinking sound 绰号[綽號] chuòhào nickname 私底下[私底下] sīdǐxia privately; secretly; confidentially 唐突[唐突] tángtū to be rude; to treat irreverently 豪杰[豪傑] háojié hero; towering figure 雅量[雅量] yǎliàng magnanimity; tolerance; high capacity for drinking 单一[單一] dānyī single; only; sole 远略[遠略] yuǎnlüè long-term strategy 踏踏实实[踏踏實實] tātāshíshí steady; steadfast 壮年[壯年] zhuàngnián lit. robust years; prime of life; summer; able-bodied (fit for military service); mature (talent, garden etc) 叮嘱[叮囑] dīngzhǔ to warn repeatedly; to urge; to exhort again and again 要好[要好] yàohǎo to be on good terms; to be close friends; striving for self-improvement 各异[各異] gèyì all different; each unto his own 烂摊子[爛攤子] làntānzi terrible mess; shambles 守孝[守孝] shǒuxiào to observe mourning for one's parents //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep27/75 words - 27 min 享乐[享樂] xiǎnglè to enjoy life; pleasures of life 耐[耐] nài capable of enduring; able to tolerate; patient; durable; hardy; resistant 寂[寂] jì silent; solitary; Taiwan pr. [ji2] 想不开[想不開] xiǎngbukāi cannot figure out; to be unable to take a lighter view; to take things too hard; to be depressed; to fret over trifles 毋庸[毋庸] wúyōng no need for 置疑[置疑] zhìyí to doubt 处于[處於] chǔyú to be in (some state, position, or condition) 防务[防務] fángwù (pertaining to) defense 这会儿[這會兒] zhèhuìr5 (coll.) now; this moment; also pr. [zhe4 hui3 r5] 打断[打斷] dǎduàn to interrupt; to break off; to break (a bone) 害得[害得] hàide to cause or lead to sth bad 硬撑[硬撐] yìngchēng to make oneself do sth in spite of adversity, pain etc 明示[明示] míngshì to state explicitly; to clearly indicate 喜讯[喜訊] xǐxùn good news; glad tidings 少数[少數] shǎoshù small number; few; minority 过失[過失] guòshī error; fault; (law) negligence; delinquency 水火不容[水火不容] shuǐhuǒbùróng completely incompatible; lit. incompatible as fire and water 趁势[趁勢] chènshì to take advantage of a favorable situation; to seize an opportunity 矫情[矯情] jiǎoqíng affected; unnatural; pretentious 昼夜[晝夜] zhòuyè day and night; period of 24 hours; continuously, without stop 紧盯[緊盯] jǐndīng to gaze; to stare fixedly 接头[接頭] jiētóu to join; to connect; connection; junction; fitting (plumbing); connector; terminal (electrical engineering) 弄清[弄清] nòngqīng to clarify; to fully understand 明朗[明朗] mínglǎng bright; clear; obvious; forthright; open-minded; bright and cheerful 第二次[第二次] dì'èrcì the second time; second; number two //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep27/100 words - 36 min 理会[理會] lǐhuì to understand; to pay attention to; to take notice of 心目[心目] xīnmù mind 多多少少[多多少少] duōduōshǎoshǎo to some extent; more or less 极力[極力] jílì to make a supreme effort; at all costs 缓办[緩辦] huǎnbàn to postpone; to delay 话头[話頭] huàtóu subject (under discussion); thread (of an argument) 伴君如伴虎[伴君如伴虎] bànjūnrúbànhǔ being close to the sovereign can be as perilous as lying with a tiger (idiom) 担当[擔當] dāndāng to take upon oneself; to assume 善缘[善緣] shànyuán good karma 顺其自然[順其自然] shùnqízìrán to let nature take its course (idiom) 失踪[失蹤] shīzōng to be missing; to disappear; unaccounted for 稍后[稍後] shāohòu in a little while; in a moment; later on 勤奋[勤奮] qínfèn hardworking; diligent 好学[好學] hàoxué eager to study; studious; erudite 博览[博覽] bólǎn to read extensively 略微[略微] lüèwēi a little bit; slightly 翻过[翻過] fānguò to turn over; to transform 页[頁] yè page; leaf 有意思[有意思] yǒuyìsi interesting; meaningful; enjoyable; fun 饱览[飽覽] bǎolǎn to look intensively; to feast one's eyes on 百无聊赖[百無聊賴] bǎiwúliáolài bored to death (idiom); bored stiff; overcome with boredom 喜爱[喜愛] xǐ'ài to like; to love; to be fond of; favorite 类[類] lèi kind; type; class; category; similar; like; to resemble 看书[看書] kànshū to read; to study 节略[節略] jiélüè abbreviation //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep27/114 words - 39 min 消停[消停] xiāotíng to calm down; to stop; to pause; calmly; peaceful; restful 阖家[闔家] héjiā variant of 合家[he2 jia1] 团圆[團圓] tuányuán to have a reunion 儿孙[兒孫] érsūn descendant 少不得[少不得] shǎobudé cannot be avoided; cannot do without 足够[足夠] zúgòu enough; sufficient 浸[浸] jìn to immerse; to soak; to steep; gradually 钩[鉤] gōu to hook; to sew; to crochet; hook; check mark or tick; window catch 前年[前年] qiánnián the year before last 驻守[駐守] zhùshǒu (man a post and) defend 青州[青州] Qīngzhōu Qingzhou county level city in Weifang 濰坊|潍坊[Wei2 fang1], Shandong 匪[匪] fěi bandit; (literary) not 月饼[月餅] yuèbǐng mooncake (esp. for the Mid-Autumn Festival) 心满意足[心滿意足] xīnmǎnyìzú perfectly contented (idiom); perfectly satisfied //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep28/25 words - 8 min 文辞[文辭] wéncí language; words 清风[清風] qīngfēng cool breeze; fig. pure and honest 深沉[深沉] shēnchén deep; profound; (of a person) reserved; undemonstrative; (of a voice, sound etc) deep; low-pitched 精于[精於] jīngyú skillful in; proficient in; adept at 胸中[胸中] xiōngzhōng one's mind 丘壑[丘壑] qiūhè hills and valleys; remote, secluded area 胸怀[胸懷] xiōnghuái one's bosom (the seat of emotions); breast; broad-minded and open; to think about; to cherish 申冤[申冤] shēnyuān to appeal for justice; to demand redress for a grievance 雪耻[雪恥] xuěchǐ to take revenge for a past insult; to expunge a disgrace or humiliation 多助[多助] duōzhù receiving much help (from outside); well supported 益[益] yì benefit; profit; advantage; beneficial; to increase; to add; all the more 诚信[誠信] chéngxìn genuine; honest; in good faith; honesty; integrity 得力[得力] délì able; capable; competent; efficient 至诚[至誠] zhìchéng sincere 比对[比對] bǐduì comparison; to verify by comparing 厚待[厚待] hòudài generous treatment 注[註] zhù to register; to annotate; note; comment 翻来覆去[翻來覆去] fānláifùqù to toss and turn (sleeplessly); again and again 盒[盒] hé small box; case 竭诚[竭誠] jiéchéng wholeheartedly 重编[重編] chóngbiān (of a dictionary etc) revised edition 回执[回執] huízhí receipt (written acknowledgement of receipt of an item) 看出[看出] kànchū to make out; to see 摘抄[摘抄] zhāichāo to extract; to excerpt 分开[分開] fēnkāi to separate; to part //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep28/50 words - 15 min 组合[組合] zǔhé to assemble; to combine; to compose; combination; association; set; compilation; (math.) combinatorial 名堂[名堂] míngtang item (in a program of entertainments); trick (act of mischief); worthwhile result; accomplishment; sth significant but not immediately apparent; sth more than meets the eye 镇定[鎮定] zhèndìng calm; unperturbed; cool 从容[從容] cóngróng to go easy; unhurried; calm; Taiwan pr. [cong1 rong2] 牵动[牽動] qiāndòng to affect; to produce a change in sth 心绪[心緒] xīnxù state of mind; mood 一再[一再] yīzài repeatedly 卧房[臥房] wòfáng bedroom; a sleeping compartment (on a train) 淳厚[淳厚] chúnhòu pure and honest; simple and kind 敕封[敕封] chìfēng to appoint sb to a post or confer a title on sb by imperial order 呈交[呈交] chéngjiāo (formal and deferential) to present; to submit 书院[書院] shūyuàn academy of classical learning (Tang Dynasty - Qing Dynasty) 穿戴[穿戴] chuāndài to dress; clothing 金印[金印] jīnyìn golden seal; characters tattooed on a convict's face 宝[寶] bǎo jewel; gem; treasure; precious 顺应[順應] shùnyìng to comply; to conform to; in tune with; adapting to; to adjust to 不显山不露水[不顯山不露水] bùxiǎnshānbùlùshuǐ lit. to not show the mountain and to not reveal the water (idiom); fig. to hide the key facts 夙愿[夙願] sùyuàn long-cherished wish 即将[即將] jíjiāng on the eve of; to be about to; to be on the verge of 确保[確保] quèbǎo to ensure; to guarantee 并立[並立] bìnglì to exist side by side; to exist simultaneously 创建[創建] chuàngjiàn to found; to establish 一无所有[一無所有] yīwúsuǒyǒu not having anything at all (idiom); utterly lacking; without two sticks to rub together 受封[受封] shòufēng to receive fief and title; to be enfeoffed; (fig.) to be rewarded by the emperor 任人宰割[任人宰割] rènrénzǎigē to get trampled on (idiom); to be taken advantage of //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep28/75 words - 21 min 质疑[質疑] zhìyí to call into question; to question (truth or validity) 领受[領受] lǐngshòu to accept; to receive 收服[收服] shōufú to subdue; to force to capitulate; to reduce to submission; to soothe 一贯[一貫] yīguàn consistent; constant; from start to finish; all along; persistent 层[層] céng layer; stratum; laminated; floor (of a building); storey; classifier for layers; repeated; sheaf (math.) 弊端[弊端] bìduān malpractice; abuse; corrupt practice 朝着[朝著] cháozhe facing; advancing (towards) 体念[體念] tǐniàn to consider sb else's position; to put oneself in sb else's shoes 领会[領會] lǐnghuì to understand; to comprehend; to grasp 新宠[新寵] xīnchǒng current favorite; the latest thing; darling (of the market or the media etc) 腾出[騰出] téngchū to make (some time or space) available (for sb) 迈出[邁出] màichū to step out; to take a (first) step 担子[擔子] dànzi carrying pole and the loads on it; burden; task; responsibility; CL:副[fu4] 沉重[沉重] chénzhòng heavy; hard; serious; critical 分担[分擔] fēndān to share (a burden, a cost, a responsibility) 重担[重擔] zhòngdàn heavy burden; difficult task; great responsibility 扭[扭] niǔ to turn; to twist; to wring; to sprain; to swing one's hips 涨[漲] zhàng to swell; to distend 工钱[工錢] gōngqián salary; wages 送货[送貨] sònghuò to deliver goods 嚼[嚼] jiáo to chew; also pr. [jue2] 自打[自打] zìdǎ (coll.) since 默默无闻[默默無聞] mòmòwúwén obscure and unknown (idiom); an outsider without any reputation; a nobody; an unknown quantity 细究[細究] xìjiū to look into (a matter) 奔波[奔波] bēnbō to rush about; to be constantly on the move //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep28/100 words - 29 min 政绩[政績] zhèngjì (political) achievements; track record 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) 得宠[得寵] déchǒng to be a favorite; favor 并且[並且] bìngqiě and; besides; moreover; furthermore; in addition 卑微[卑微] bēiwēi petty and low 趋炎附势[趨炎附勢] qūyánfùshì to curry favor (idiom); playing up to those in power; social climbing 费劲[費勁] fèijìn to require effort; strenuous 暖[暖] nuǎn warm; to warm 浴[浴] yù bath; to bathe 心气[心氣] xīnqì intention; motive; state of mind; ambition; aspiration; heart 氣|气[qi4] (TCM) 茫然[茫然] mángrán blankly; vacantly; at a loss 显露出[顯露出] xiǎnlùchū to appear; to come out in the open 默契[默契] mòqì tacit understanding; mutual understanding; rapport; connected at a deep level with each other; (of team members) well coordinated; tight 停下[停下] tíngxià to stop 脚步[腳步] jiǎobù footstep; step 向前[向前] xiàngqián forward; onward 顶多[頂多] dǐngduō at most; at best 军饷[軍餉] jūnxiǎng funds and provisions for the troops; (soldier's) pay 克扣[剋扣] kèkòu to dock; to deduct; to embezzle 棉衣[棉衣] miányī cotton-padded clothes; CL:件[jian4] 兵马[兵馬] bīngmǎ troops and horses; military forces 集结[集結] jíjié to assemble; to concentrate; to mass; to build up; to marshal 制度[制度] zhìdù system (e.g. political, adminstrative etc); institution; CL:個|个[ge4] 实施[實施] shíshī to implement; to carry out 旧部[舊部] jiùbù one's former subordinates //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep28/125 words - 32 min 不离不弃[不離不棄] bùlíbùqì to stand by (sb) (idiom); steadfast loyalty 霜降[霜降] Shuāngjiàng Shuangjiang or Frost Descends, 18th of the 24 solar terms 二十四節氣|二十四节气 23rd October-6th November 统计[統計] tǒngjì statistics; to count; to add up 秋收[秋收] qiūshōu fall harvest; to reap 年表[年表] niánbiǎo timeline; chronology; annals; financial year; year 陆续[陸續] lùxù in turn; successively; one after the other; bit by bit 汇总[匯總] huìzǒng summary; to summarize; to collect (data, receipts etc); to gather and report 递交[遞交] dìjiāo to present; to give; to hand over; to hand in; to lay before 旱[旱] hàn drought 蝗[蝗] huáng locust 根据[根據] gēnjù according to; based on; basis; foundation; CL:個|个[ge4] 灾情[災情] zāiqíng disastrous situation; calamity 赈灾[賑災] zhènzāi disaster relief 到手[到手] dàoshǒu to take possession of; to get hold of 切成[切成] qiēchéng to cut up (into pieces); to slice; to carve; to dice; to shred 三分[三分] sānfēn somewhat; to some degree 殍[殍] piǎo die of starvation 饥[饑] jī variant of 飢|饥[ji1] 暴乱[暴亂] bàoluàn riot; rebellion; revolt 承平[承平] chéngpíng (periods of) peace and prosperity; peaceful 旱灾[旱災] hànzāi drought 巡抚[巡撫] xúnfǔ inspector-general of province in Ming and Qing times 失控[失控] shīkòng to go out of control 暴民[暴民] bàomín a mob of people 帽子[帽子] màozi hat; cap; (fig.) label; bad name; CL:頂|顶[ding3] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep28/150 words - 35 min 蒙骗[矇騙] mēngpiàn to hoodwink; to deceive; to dupe sb 枪[槍] qiāng gun; firearm; rifle; spear; thing with shape or function similar to a gun; CL:支[zhi1],把[ba3],桿|杆[gan3],條|条[tiao2],枝[zhi1]; to substitute for another person in a test; to knock; classifier for rifle shots 依靠[依靠] yīkào to rely on sth (for support etc); to depend on 国势[國勢] guóshì national strength; situation in a state 大宗[大宗] dàzōng large amount; staple; influential family of long standing 靡[靡] mǐ extravagant; go with fashion; not 各级[各級] gèjí all levels 素有[素有] sùyǒu to have; to have always had 班底[班底] bāndǐ ordinary members of theatrical troupe 临时[臨時] línshí as the time draws near; at the last moment; temporary; interim; ad hoc 手忙脚乱[手忙腳亂] shǒumángjiǎoluàn to act with confusion; to be in a flurry; to be flustered 实务[實務] shíwù practice (customary action, as opposed to theory); practical 自觉[自覺] zìjué conscious; aware; on one's own initiative; conscientious 事必躬亲[事必躬親] shìbìgōngqīn to attend to everything personally 灾区[災區] zāiqū disaster area; stricken region 勘察[勘察] kānchá to reconnoiter; to explore; to survey 受灾[受災] shòuzāi disaster-stricken; to be hit by a natural calamity 经受[經受] jīngshòu to undergo (hardship); to endure; to withstand 风霜[風霜] fēngshuāng wind and frost; fig. hardships 资历[資歷] zīlì qualifications; experience; seniority 把子[把子] bàzi handle 巴望[巴望] bāwàng to look forward to 恩典[恩典] ēndiǎn favor; grace 经验丰富[經驗豐富] jīngyànfēngfù experienced; with ample experience 不吝[不吝] bùlìn not to stint; to be generous (with praise etc); to be prepared to (pay a fee, give of one's time etc) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep28/175 words - 39 min 应有[應有] yīngyǒu proper 全局[全局] quánjú overall situation 统御[統御] tǒngyù control 整合[整合] zhěnghé to conform; to integrate 资源[資源] zīyuán natural resource (such as water or minerals); resource (such as manpower or tourism) 春耕[春耕] chūngēng to plow a field in the spring 远见[遠見] yuǎnjiàn vision 学习[學習] xuéxí to learn; to study 运作[運作] yùnzuò to operate; operations; workings; activities (usu. of an organization); thread (computing) 拿手[拿手] náshǒu expert in; good at 波折[波折] bōzhé twists and turns 一朝一夕[一朝一夕] yīzhāoyīxī lit. one morning and one evening (idiom); fig. in a short period of time; overnight 不顺[不順] bùshùn unfavorable; adverse 肘[肘] zhǒu elbow; pork shoulder 新政[新政] xīnzhèng new policy; New Deal (Roosevelt's 1933 policy to deal with the Great Depression) 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 化解[化解] huàjiě to dissolve; to resolve (contradictions); to dispel (doubts); to iron out (difficulties); to defuse (conflicts); to neutralize (fears) 牵制[牽制] qiānzhì to control; to curb; to restrict; to impede; to pin down (enemy troops) 一年半载[一年半載] yīniánbànzǎi about a year 容不得[容不得] róngbudé unable to tolerate; intolerant; unable to bear sth 曲解[曲解] qūjiě to misrepresent; to misinterpret 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] 带刺[帶刺] dàicì thorny; (fig.) barbed; sarcastic 贴心[貼心] tiēxīn intimate; close; considerate 肚皮[肚皮] dùpí belly //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep28/192 words - 41 min 身在福中不知福[身在福中不知福] shēnzàifúzhōngbùzhīfú to live in plenty without appreciating it (idiom); not to know when one is well off 闹腾[鬧騰] nàoteng to disturb; to create confusion; to make a din 乐呵呵[樂呵呵] lèhēhē happily; giddily 刻不容缓[刻不容緩] kèbùrónghuǎn to brook no delay; to demand immediate action 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 削减[削減] xuējiǎn to cut down; to reduce; to lower 用度[用度] yòngdù expense 跟上[跟上] gēnshàng to catch up with; to keep pace with 缕[縷] lǚ strand; thread; detailed; in detail; classifier for wisps (of smoke, mist or vapor), strands, locks (of hair) 备下[備下] bèixià to prepare; to arrange (sth to be offered) 短缺[短缺] duǎnquē shortage 迟滞[遲滯] chízhì delay; procrastination 闹事[鬧事] nàoshì to cause trouble; to create a disturbance 平定[平定] píngdìng to pacify 填补[填補] tiánbǔ to fill a gap; to fill in a blank (on a form); to overcome a deficiency 分批[分批] fēnpī to do sth in batches or groups 贻误[貽誤] yíwù to affect adversely; to delay or hinder; to waste (an opportunity); to mislead //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep29/25 words - 6 min 转机[轉機] zhuǎnjī (to take) a turn for the better; to change planes 劈[劈] pī to hack; to chop; to split open; (of lightning) to strike 复发[復發] fùfā to recur (of a disease); to reappear; to relapse (into a former bad state) 喉咙[喉嚨] hóulóng throat; larynx 痒[癢] yǎng to itch; to tickle 抱病[抱病] bàobìng to be ill; to be in bad health 顺道[順道] shùndào on the way 定局[定局] dìngjú foregone conclusion; to be settled conclusively 情急[情急] qíngjí anxious 祈[祈] qí to implore; to pray; to request 头顶[頭頂] tóudǐng top of the head 未卜先知[未卜先知] wèibǔxiānzhī predictable; sth one can predict without being a clairvoyant 导致[導致] dǎozhì to lead to; to create; to cause; to bring about 方正[方正] fāngzhèng clear and square; neat; square (person) 曲意[曲意] qūyì against one's will; willy-nilly 无可奈何[無可奈何] wúkěnàihé have no way out; have no alternative; abbr. to 無奈|无奈[wu2 nai4] 迫在眉睫[迫在眉睫] pòzàiméijié pressing in on one's eyelashes (idiom); imminent 急躁[急躁] jízào irritable; irascible; impetuous 扭转[扭轉] niǔzhuǎn to reverse; to turn around (an undesirable situation); (mechanics) torsion 镖[鏢] biāo throwing weapon; dart; goods sent under the protection of an armed escort 抚州[撫州] Fǔzhōu Fuzhou prefecture-level city in Jiangxi 据传[據傳] jùchuán it is rumored that ...; it is reported that ... 饿死[餓死] èsǐ to starve to death; to be very hungry 搜刮[搜刮] sōuguā to rake in (money); to plunder; to milk people dry 派系[派系] pàixì sect; faction //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep29/50 words - 9 min 紧抱[緊抱] jǐnbào to hug; to embrace 主子[主子] zhǔzi Master (term used by servant); Your Majesty; operator (of machine) 总共[總共] zǒnggòng altogether; in sum; in all; in total 折奏[摺奏] zhézòu memorial to the emperor (folded in accordion form) 睁[睜] zhēng to open (one's eyes) 喝斥[喝斥] hēchì to berate; to excoriate; to chide; also written 呵斥[he1 chi4] 民意[民意] mínyì public opinion; popular will; public will 丑事[醜事] chǒushì scandal 大街小巷[大街小巷] dàjiēxiǎoxiàng great streets and small alleys (idiom); everywhere in the city 高居[高居] gāojū to stand above; to occupy an important position; to rank (among the top few) 云端[雲端] yúnduān fig. high in the clouds; (in the) cloud (computing) 食不果腹[食不果腹] shíbùguǒfù lit. food not filling the stomach (idiom); fig. poverty-stricken 刁[刁] diāo artful; wicked 借口[借口] jièkǒu to use as an excuse; on the pretext; excuse; pretext 前头[前頭] qiántou in front; at the head; ahead; above 底下[底下] dǐxia the location below sth; afterwards 从命[從命] cóngmìng to obey an order; to comply; to do sb's bidding; to do as requested 万民[萬民] wànmín all the people 案头[案頭] àntóu on one's desk 大片[大片] dàpiàn wide expanse; large area; vast stretch; extending widely; blockbuster movie 指向[指向] zhǐxiàng to point towards; aimed at; facing; the direction indicated 大灾[大災] dàzāi calamity; catastrophe 颗粒[顆粒] kēlì kernel; granule; granulated (sugar, chemical product) 当上[當上] dāngshang to take up duty as; to assume a position; to assume; to take on (an office) 收受[收受] shōushòu to receive; to accept //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep29/75 words - 18 min 光景[光景] guāngjǐng circumstances; scene; about; probably 收敛[收斂] shōuliǎn to dwindle; to vanish; to make vanish; to exercise restraint; to curb (one's mirth, arrogance etc); to astringe; (math.) to converge 劫匪[劫匪] jiéfěi bandit; robber 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) 邸报[邸報] dǐbào imperial bulletin, palace report dating back to Han dynasty 赶往[趕往] gǎnwǎng to hurry to (somewhere) 过目[過目] guòmù to look over 留存[留存] liúcún to keep; to preserve; extant; to remain (from the past) 旧年[舊年] jiùnián last year; the Chinese New Year (i.e. the new year in the old calendar) 书信[書信] shūxìn letter; epistle 乱糟糟[亂糟糟] luànzāozāo chaotic; topsy turvy; a complete mess 大动干戈[大動干戈] dàdònggāngē to go to war (idiom); to make a big fuss over sth 颂[頌] sòng ode; eulogy; to praise in writing; to wish (in letters) 肥差[肥差] féichāi lucrative job; cushy job 财路[財路] cáilù livelihood 盘算[盤算] pánsuàn to plot; to scheme; to calculate 澄[澄] chéng clear; limpid; to clarify; to purify 老狐狸[老狐狸] lǎohúli old fox; fig. cunning person 秋天[秋天] qiūtiān autumn; CL:個|个[ge4] 幻想[幻想] huànxiǎng delusion; fantasy 事到如今[事到如今] shìdàorújīn as matters stand; things having reached this stage 闷声不响[悶聲不響] mēnshēngbùxiǎng to keep silent 不料[不料] bùliào unexpectedly; to one's surprise 得势[得勢] déshì to win power; to get authority; to become dominant 小瞧[小瞧] xiǎoqiáo (coll.) to look down on; to underestimate //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep29/100 words - 22 min 棉花[棉花] miánhua cotton 扁[扁] biǎn flat; (coll.) to beat (sb) up; old variant of 匾[bian3] 揉[揉] róu to knead; to massage; to rub 烂[爛] làn soft; mushy; well-cooked and soft; to rot; to decompose; rotten; worn out; chaotic; messy; utterly; thoroughly; crappy; bad 无从[無從] wúcóng not to have access; beyond one's authority or capability; sth one has no way of doing 羊[羊] yáng sheep; goat; CL:頭|头[tou2],隻|只[zhi1] 撕[撕] sī to tear 珠子[珠子] zhūzi pearl; bead; CL:粒[li4],顆|颗[ke1] 比肩[比肩] bǐjiān to be shoulder to shoulder; to be on an equal level with; Taiwan pr. [bi4 jian1] 撕碎[撕碎] sīsuì to tear to shreds 雄心[雄心] xióngxīn great ambition; lofty aspiration 零落[零落] língluò withered and fallen; scattered; sporadic 欺瞒[欺瞞] qīmán to fool; to hoodwink; to dupe 恶气[惡氣] èqì evil smell; resentment; unpleasant manner 激[激] jī to arouse; to incite; to excite; to stimulate; sharp; fierce; violent 大变[大變] dàbiàn huge changes 稳固[穩固] wěngù stable; steady; firm; to stabilize 釜底抽薪[釜底抽薪] fǔdǐchōuxīn to take drastic measures to deal with a situation; to pull the carpet from under sb 收养[收養] shōuyǎng to take in and care for (an elderly person, a dog etc); to adopt (a child); adoption 野狗[野狗] yěgǒu wild dog; feral dog; stray dog 痛处[痛處] tòngchù sore spot; place that hurts 厌弃[厭棄] yànqì to spurn; to reject 根源[根源] gēnyuán origin; root (cause) 相反[相反] xiāngfǎn opposite; contrary 战功[戰功] zhàngōng outstanding military service //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep29/125 words - 30 min 退让[退讓] tuìràng to move aside; to get out of the way; to back down; to concede 预感[預感] yùgǎn to have a premonition; premonition 何以见得[何以見得] héyǐjiàndé how can one be sure? 相通[相通] xiāngtōng interlinked; connected; communicating; in communication; accommodating 捞[撈] lāo to fish up; to dredge up 疤[疤] bā scar; scab 切入[切入] qiērù to cut into; to incise; to penetrate deeply into (a topic, area etc); cut (offensive moves in basketball) 血淋淋[血淋淋] xuèlínlín dripping with blood; bloody (tragedy) 契机[契機] qìjī opportunity; turning point; juncture 短浅[短淺] duǎnqiǎn narrow and shallow 绝佳[絕佳] juéjiā exceptionally good 平息[平息] píngxī to settle (a dispute); to quieten down; to suppress 路障[路障] lùzhàng roadblock; barricade 例外[例外] lìwài exception; to be an exception 君王[君王] jūnwáng sovereign king 政局[政局] zhèngjú political situation 不衰[不衰] bùshuāi unfailing; never weakening; enduring; unstoppable 仇怨[仇怨] chóuyuàn hatred and desire for revenge 视若无睹[視若無睹] shìruòwúdǔ to turn a blind eye to 话虽如此[話雖如此] huàsuīrúcǐ be that as it may 旧识[舊識] jiùshí former acquaintance; old friend 冷天[冷天] lěngtiān cold weather; cold season 新奇[新奇] xīnqí novelty; new and odd 摘下[摘下] zhāixià to take off; to remove (one's hat, a door from its hinges etc); to pick (a piece of fruit from a tree etc); (sports) to pick off (a rebound etc) 茶花[茶花] cháhuā camellia //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep29/150 words - 39 min 饼[餅] bǐng round flat cake; cookie; cake; pastry; CL:張|张[zhang1] 筛选[篩選] shāixuǎn to filter 瓣[瓣] bàn petal; segment; clove (of garlic); piece; section; fragment; valve; lamella; classifier for pieces, segments etc 蕊[蕊] ruǐ stamen; pistil 手工[手工] shǒugōng handwork; manual 干货[乾貨] gānhuò dried food (including dried fruits, mushrooms and seafoods such as shrimp and abalone); (fig.) (coll.) knowledge presented in readily assimilable form; just what you want to know: no more, no less (no 水分[shui3 fen1]) 坚果[堅果] jiānguǒ nut 上品[上品] shàngpǐn top-quality 照例[照例] zhàolì as a rule; as usual; usually 供奉[供奉] gòngfèng to consecrate; to enshrine and worship; an offering (to one's ancestors); a sacrifice (to a God) 几样[幾樣] jǐyàng several kinds 笨拙[笨拙] bènzhuō clumsy; awkward; stupid 干果[乾果] gānguǒ dried fruit; dry fruits (nuts etc) 口味[口味] kǒuwèi a person's preferences; tastes (in food); flavor 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 管用[管用] guǎnyòng efficacious; useful 效[效] xiào effect; efficacy; to imitate 临走[臨走] línzǒu before leaving; on departure 存放[存放] cúnfàng to deposit; to store; to leave in sb's care 糖[糖] táng sugar; sweets; candy; CL:顆|颗[ke1],塊|块[kuai4] 喘[喘] chuǎn to gasp; to pant; asthma 发红[發紅] fāhóng to turn red; to blush; to flush 阴沉[陰沉] yīnchén gloomy 全国[全國] quánguó whole nation; nationwide; countrywide; national 乐器[樂器] yuèqì musical instrument; CL:件[jian4] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep29/157 words - 41 min 铺子[鋪子] pùzi store; shop 街坊[街坊] jiēfāng neighborhood; neighbor 隽[雋] juàn meaningful; significant 可疑[可疑] kěyí suspicious; dubious 生人[生人] shēngrén stranger; living person; to give birth; to be born (in a certain time or place) 剧变[劇變] jùbiàn fast change of scene 回首[回首] huíshǒu to turn around; to look back; to recollect //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep30/25 words - 9 min 坐下[坐下] zuòxia to sit down 谈论[談論] tánlùn to discuss; to talk about 如愿以偿[如願以償] rúyuànyǐcháng to have one's wish fulfilled 春风得意[春風得意] chūnfēngdéyì flushed with success; proud of one's success (in exams, promotion etc); as pleased as punch 气色[氣色] qìsè complexion 胆略[膽略] dǎnlüè courage and resource 寂寞[寂寞] jìmò lonely; lonesome; (of a place) quiet; silent 寻[尋] xún to search; to look for; to seek 恩德[恩德] ēndé benevolence; favor 券[券] quàn bond (esp. document split in two, with each party holding one half); contract; deed (i.e. title deeds); ticket; voucher; certificate 安居[安居] ānjū to settle down; to live peacefully 养子[養子] yǎngzǐ adopted son; foster son 何以[何以] héyǐ (literary) why; how 溪[溪] xī creek; rivulet 避暑[避暑] bìshǔ to be away for the summer holidays; to spend a holiday at a summer resort; to prevent sunstroke 僻静[僻靜] pìjìng lonely; secluded 缨[纓] yīng tassel; sth shaped like a tassel (e.g. a leaf etc); ribbon 叱咤[叱咤] chìzhà to rebuke angrily 冰凉[冰涼] bīngliáng ice-cold 善恶[善惡] shàn'è good and evil; good versus evil 抉择[抉擇] juézé to choose (literary) 相连[相連] xiānglián to link; to join; link; connection 浸入[浸入] jìnrù to soak; to dip 胸襟[胸襟] xiōngjīn lapel of jacket; heart; aspiration; vision 陷入[陷入] xiànrù to sink into; to get caught up in; to land in (a predicament) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep30/50 words - 15 min 诺[諾] nuò to consent; to promise; (literary) yes! 不足挂齿[不足掛齒] bùzúguàchǐ not worth mentioning (idiom) 浮动[浮動] fúdòng to float and drift; unstable 党同伐异[黨同伐異] dǎngtóngfáyì to be narrowly partisan; to unite with those of the same views but alienate those with different views 增[增] zēng to increase; to expand; to add 各自[各自] gèzì each; respective; apiece 明察秋毫[明察秋毫] míngcháqiūháo lit. seeing clearly the downy feathers of autumn (idiom, from Mencius); fig. perceptive of even the finest detail 助益[助益] zhùyì benefit; help 两面[兩面] liǎngmiàn both sides 观察[觀察] guānchá to observe; to watch; to survey; to examine; observation; view; perspective; CL:個|个[ge4] 傲气[傲氣] àoqì air of arrogance; haughtiness 诱[誘] yòu to entice; to tempt 少年[少年] shàonián early youth; youngster; (literary) youth; young man 立志[立志] lìzhì to be determined; to be resolved 投身[投身] tóushēn to throw oneself into sth 时至今日[時至今日] shízhìjīnrì (idiom) up to the present; even now; now (in contrast with the past); at this late hour 挂怀[掛懷] guàhuái concerned; troubled; having sth on one's mind 在先[在先] zàixiān to come first; previous; prior; beforehand; first; formerly 帝王[帝王] dìwáng regent; monarch 一斑[一斑] yībān lit. one spot (on the leopard); fig. one small item in a big scheme 拥护[擁護] yōnghù to endorse; to support 高于[高於] gāoyú greater than; to exceed 释怀[釋懷] shìhuái to release (tension); relief (from suspense); to dispel (usu. with negative, unable to forget) 霉[霉] méi bacteria; fungi; moldy 掀开[掀開] xiānkāi to lift open; to tear open //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep30/75 words - 23 min 两句[兩句] liǎngjù (say) a few words 烤火[烤火] kǎohuǒ to warm oneself at a fire 热茶[熱茶] rèchá hot tea 生命[生命] shēngmìng life (as the characteristic of living beings); living being; creature; CL:個|个[ge4],條|条[tiao2] 抵达[抵達] dǐdá to arrive; to reach (a destination) 偷袭[偷襲] tōuxí to mount a sneak attack; to raid 居多[居多] jūduō to be in the majority 加强[加強] jiāqiáng to reinforce; to strengthen; to increase 嘉兴[嘉興] Jiāxīng Jiaxing prefecture-level city in Zhejiang 探察[探察] tànchá to investigate; to observe; to scout; to seek out and examine; to explore 暴毙[暴斃] bàobì to die suddenly 奔[奔] bēn to hurry; to rush; to run quickly; to elope 内幕[內幕] nèimù inside story; non-public information; behind the scenes; internal 敏锐[敏銳] mǐnruì keen; sharp; acute 异样[異樣] yìyàng difference; peculiar 细心[細心] xìxīn careful; attentive 厌烦[厭煩] yànfán bored; fed up with sth; sick of sth 婚事[婚事] hūnshì wedding; marriage; CL:門|门[men2],樁|桩[zhuang1] 寡妇[寡婦] guǎfu widow 亲事[親事] qīnshì marriage; CL:門|门[men2] 世俗[世俗] shìsú profane; secular; worldly 停留[停留] tíngliú to stay somewhere temporarily; to stop over 芜[蕪] wú overgrown with weeds 南下[南下] nánxià to go down south 高阶[高階] gāojiē high level //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep30/100 words - 26 min 法事[法事] fǎshì religious ceremony; ritual 足不出户[足不出戶] zúbùchūhù lit. not putting a foot outside; to stay at home 盯住[盯住] dīngzhù to watch sb closely; to breathe down sb's neck; to mark (sports) 动向[動向] dòngxiàng trend; tendency 得宜[得宜] déyí proper; appropriate; suitable 措手不及[措手不及] cuòshǒubùjí no time to deal with it (idiom); caught unprepared 跌[跌] diē to fall; to tumble; to trip; (of prices etc) to drop; Taiwan pr. [die2] 谷底[谷底] gǔdǐ valley floor; (fig.) lowest ebb; all-time low 天才[天才] tiāncái talent; gift; genius; talented; gifted 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 剿灭[剿滅] jiǎomiè to eliminate (by armed force) 伏法[伏法] fúfǎ to be executed 营帐[營帳] yíngzhàng tent; camp 损毁[損毀] sǔnhuǐ to cause damage to; to ruin; to destroy 分辨[分辨] fēnbiàn to distinguish; to differentiate; to resolve 手环[手環] shǒuhuán wristband; bracelet 逃脱[逃脫] táotuō to run away; to escape 谷[谷] gǔ valley 枢[樞] shū hinge; pivot 泰半[泰半] tàibàn more than half; a majority; most; mostly 药材[藥材] yàocái medicinal ingredient 天枢[天樞] Tiānshū alpha Ursae Majoris 义子[義子] yìzǐ adopted son 浔阳[潯陽] Xúnyáng Xunyang district of Jiujiang city 九江市, Jiangxi 蓼[蓼] lù luxuriant growth //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep30/125 words - 33 min 隐隐[隱隱] yǐnyǐn faint; indistinct 引人注目[引人注目] yǐnrénzhùmù to attract attention; eye-catching; conspicuous 掀[掀] xiān to lift (a lid); to rock; to convulse 狡诈[狡詐] jiǎozhà craft; cunning; deceitful 路线[路線] lùxiàn itinerary; route; political line (e.g. right revisionist road); CL:條|条[tiao2] 设伏[設伏] shèfú to prepare an ambush; to waylay 落网[落網] luòwǎng (of a bird, fish etc) to be caught in a net; (of a tennis ball) to hit the net; (of a criminal) to be captured 诱捕[誘捕] yòubǔ to lure into a trap; to trap; to capture 万无一失[萬無一失] wànwúyīshī surefire; absolutely safe (idiom) 休想[休想] xiūxiǎng don't think (that); don't imagine (that) 指头[指頭] zhǐtou finger; toe; CL:個|个[ge4] 迎头痛击[迎頭痛擊] yíngtóutòngjī to deliver a frontal assault; to meet head-on (idiom) 做文章[做文章] zuòwénzhāng to make an issue of sth; to fuss; to make a song and dance 逃亡[逃亡] táowáng to flee; flight (from danger); fugitive 窝藏[窩藏] wōcáng to harbor; to shelter 提审[提審] tíshěn to commit sb for trial; to bring sb for interrogation 弄巧成拙[弄巧成拙] nòngqiǎochéngzhuō to overreach oneself; to try to be clever and end up with egg on one's face 逃犯[逃犯] táofàn escaped criminal; fugitive from the law (criminal suspect on the run) 卖关子[賣關子] màiguānzi to keep listeners in suspense (in storytelling); to keep people on tenterhooks 斟酌[斟酌] zhēnzhuó to consider; to deliberate; to fill up a cup to the brim 断然[斷然] duànrán resolute; definitive; categorically; absolutely 养神[養神] yǎngshén to rest; to recuperate; to regain composure 梦见[夢見] mèngjiàn to dream about (sth or sb); to see in a dream 后天[後天] hòutiān the day after tomorrow; acquired (not innate); a posteriori 祖宗[祖宗] zǔzōng ancestor; forebear //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep30/143 words - 41 min 随行[隨行] suíxíng to accompany 约束[約束] yuēshù to restrict; to limit to; to constrain; restriction; constraint 敬而远之[敬而遠之] jìng'éryuǎnzhī to show respect from a distance (idiom); to remain at a respectful distance 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) 平和[平和] pínghé gentle; mild; moderate; placid 刚烈[剛烈] gāngliè resolute and upright in character; unyielding; staunch 梦到[夢到] mèngdào to dream of; to dream about 株[株] zhū tree trunk; stump (tree root); a plant; classifier for trees or plants; strain (biology); to involve others (in shady business) 稳操胜券[穩操勝券] wěncāoshèngquàn grasp it and victory is assured; to have success within one's grasp (idiom) 犯得着[犯得著] fàndezháo worthwhile (often in rhetorical questions, implying not worthwhile); also written 犯得上 角色[角色] juésè role; character in a novel; persona; also pr. [jiao3 se4] 触怒[觸怒] chùnù to anger sb; to enrage 略知一二[略知一二] lüèzhīyī'èr slight knowledge of sth; to know very little about a subject; a smattering 利弊[利弊] lìbì pros and cons; merits and drawbacks; advantages and disadvantages 得失[得失] déshī gains and losses; success and failure; merits and demerits 小看[小看] xiǎokàn to look down on; to underestimate 引线[引線] yǐnxiàn fuse (for an explosive device); electrical lead; intermediary; catalyst; (dialect) sewing needle 自身[自身] zìshēn itself; oneself; one's own //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep31/25 words - 13 min 清醒[清醒] qīngxǐng clear-headed; sober; awake 久仰[久仰] jiǔyǎng honorific: I've long looked forward to meeting you.; It's an honor to meet you at last. 嘴硬[嘴硬] zuǐyìng reluctant to admit a mistake 财势[財勢] cáishì wealth and influence 执法[執法] zhífǎ to enforce a law; law enforcement 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 鱼死网破[魚死網破] yúsǐwǎngpò lit. either the fish dies or the net splits; a life and death struggle (idiom) 胡说八道[胡說八道] húshuōbādào to talk rubbish 深明大义[深明大義] shēnmíngdàyì to have a high notion of one's duty; to be highly principled 食言[食言] shíyán lit. to eat one's words; to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege; unsworn testimony 陪葬[陪葬] péizàng to be buried with or next to dead person (of deceased's partner, or of funerary objects) 抗命[抗命] kàngmìng against orders; to disobey; to refuse to accept orders 感人[感人] gǎnrén touching; moving 不亚于[不亞於] bùyàyú no less than; not inferior to 宁愿[寧願] nìngyuàn would rather; better 某些[某些] mǒuxiē some; certain (things) 恶化[惡化] èhuà to worsen 柜[櫃] guì cupboard; cabinet; wardrobe 搜查[搜查] sōuchá to search 药草[藥草] yàocǎo medicinal herb 猛烈[猛烈] měngliè fierce; violent (criticism etc) 人体[人體] réntǐ human body 有害[有害] yǒuhài destructive; harmful; damaging 斥骂[斥罵] chìmà to scold 攸关[攸關] yōuguān of great concern //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep31/50 words - 23 min 祥[祥] xiáng auspicious; propitious 行宫[行宮] xínggōng temporary imperial residence 模糊不清[模糊不清] móhubùqīng indistinct; fuzzy; blurred with age 果断[果斷] guǒduàn firm; decisive 长处[長處] chángchù good aspects; strong points 事事[事事] shìshì everything 早年[早年] zǎonián early years; adolescence 寡居[寡居] guǎjū to live as a widow 教诲[教誨] jiàohuì to instruct 姑且[姑且] gūqiě for the time being; tentatively 明早[明早] míngzǎo tomorrow morning; tomorrow 从头到尾[從頭到尾] cóngtóudàowěi from start to finish; from head to tail; the whole (thing) 病人[病人] bìngrén sick person; patient; invalid; CL:個|个[ge4] 浣[浣] huàn to wash; to rinse; any of three 10-day division of the month (during Tang dynasty); Taiwan pr. [huan3]; also pr. [wan3] 凝滞[凝滯] níngzhì to stagnate; to congeal; (fig.) to stop still; to freeze 畅[暢] chàng free; unimpeded; smooth; at ease; free from worry; fluent 饮用[飲用] yǐnyòng drink; drinking or drinkable (water) 汤剂[湯劑] tāngjì decoction; potion 药物[藥物] yàowù medicaments; pharmaceuticals; medication; medicine; drug 罪大恶极[罪大惡極] zuìdà'èjí guilty of terrible crimes (idiom); reprehensible 医书[醫書] yīshū medical book 宫女[宮女] gōngnǚ palace maid; CL:個|个[ge4],名[ming2],位[wei4] 找寻[找尋] zhǎoxún to look for; to seek; to find fault 门路[門路] ménlù way of doing sth; the right social connection 回銮[回鑾] huíluán return of the emperor //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep31/75 words - 32 min 内急[內急] nèijí to need to answer the call of nature 小金[小金] Xiǎojīn Xiaojin county (Tibetan: btsan lha rdzong) in Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture 阿壩藏族羌族自治州|阿坝藏族羌族自治州[A1 ba4 Zang4 zu2 Qiang1 zu2 zi4 zhi4 zhou1], northwest Sichuan 有毒[有毒] yǒudú poisonous 拖走[拖走] tuōzǒu to drag away 捎[捎] shāo to bring sth to sb; to deliver 捎信[捎信] shāoxìn to take a letter; to send word 表哥[表哥] biǎogē older male cousin via female line 南华[南華] nánhuá south or southern China 沿路[沿路] yánlù along the way; the duration of a journey 差池[差池] chāchí mistake; error; mishap 重兵[重兵] zhòngbīng massive military force 劫夺[劫奪] jiéduó to seize by force; to abduct 鹞[鷂] yào sparrow hawk; Accipiter nisus 暗号[暗號] ànhào secret signal (sign); countersign; password 事不宜迟[事不宜遲] shìbùyíchí the matter should not be delayed; there's no time to lose 娇滴滴[嬌滴滴] jiāodīdī sweet; cute; delicately pretty 申诉[申訴] shēnsù to file a complaint; to appeal (to an authority, a higher court of justice etc); complaint; appeal 出其不意[出其不意] chūqíbùyì to do sth when least expected (idiom); to catch sb off guard 十四[十四] shísì fourteen; 14 抓捕[抓捕] zhuābǔ to seize; to capture 心知肚明[心知肚明] xīnzhīdùmíng to be well aware 敌方[敵方] dífāng enemy 对待[對待] duìdài to treat; treatment 九死一生[九死一生] jiǔsǐyīshēng nine deaths and still alive (idiom); a narrow escape; new lease of life 况[況] kuàng moreover; situation //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep31/97 words - 41 min 上上之策[上上之策] shàngshàngzhīcè the best policy; the best thing one can do in the circumstances 打搅[打攪] dǎjiǎo to disturb; to trouble 怜香惜玉[憐香惜玉] liánxiāngxīyù to have tender, protective feelings for the fairer sex (idiom) 追赶[追趕] zhuīgǎn to pursue; to chase after; to accelerate; to catch up with; to overtake 狗屁[狗屁] gǒupì bullshit; nonsense 苦肉计[苦肉計] kǔròujì the trick of injuring oneself to gain the enemy's confidence; CL:條|条[tiao2] 绕道[繞道] ràodào roundabout route; detour 半路[半路] bànlù halfway; midway; on the way 松懈[鬆懈] sōngxiè to relax; to relax efforts; to slack off; to take it easy; complacent; undisciplined 攻其不备[攻其不備] gōngqíbùbèi see 出其不意,攻其不備|出其不意,攻其不备[chu1 qi2 bu4 yi4 , gong1 qi2 bu4 bei4] 地点[地點] dìdiǎn place; site; location; venue; CL:個|个[ge4] 幌子[幌子] huǎngzi shop sign; signboard; (fig.) pretense 看清[看清] kànqīng to see clearly 直奔[直奔] zhíbèn to go straight to; to make a beeline for 误打误撞[誤打誤撞] wùdǎwùzhuàng accidentally; to act before thinking 废弃[廢棄] fèiqì to discard; to abandon (old ways); to invalidate 觉察[覺察] juéchá to sense; to perceive; to come to realize; to be aware 远门[遠門] yuǎnmén (to go to) distant parts; faraway; a distant relative 三五[三五] sānwǔ several; three or five 告状[告狀] gàozhuàng to tell on sb; to complain (to a teacher, a superior etc); to bring a lawsuit 有别[有別] yǒubié different; distinct; unequal; variable 只欠东风[只欠東風] zhǐqiàndōngfēng all we need is an east wind (idiom); lacking only one tiny crucial item //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep32/25 words - 13 min 旧地重游[舊地重遊] jiùdìchóngyóu to revisit old haunts (idiom); down memory lane 老鼠[老鼠] lǎoshǔ rat; mouse; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 离宫[離宮] lígōng detached palace; imperial villa 前脚[前腳] qiánjiǎo one moment ..., (the next ...); leading foot (in walking) 后脚[後腳] hòujiǎo (one moment ...,) the next ...; trailing foot (in walking) 拷问[拷問] kǎowèn to question via torture 拉扯[拉扯] lāche to drag; to pull; to raise a child (through difficulties); to help; to support; to drag in; to chat 计量[計量] jìliàng measurement; to calculate 妇道人家[婦道人家] fùdaorénjia woman (derog.) 严守[嚴守] yánshǒu to strictly maintain 悔意[悔意] huǐyì remorse 铭记[銘記] míngjì to engrave in one's memory 错处[錯處] cuòchu fault 衍生[衍生] yǎnshēng to give rise to; to derive; derivative; derivation 训诫[訓誡] xùnjiè to reprimand; to admonish; to lecture sb 事理[事理] shìlǐ reason; logic 家族[家族] jiāzú family; clan 布料[布料] bùliào cloth; material 靠边[靠邊] kàobiān to keep to the side; to pull over; move aside! 有种[有種] yǒuzhǒng to have guts; to have courage; to be brave 疯疯癫癫[瘋瘋癲癲] fēngfengdiāndiān deranged; erratic 车顶[車頂] chēdǐng car roof 蒙面[蒙面] méngmiàn masked; covered face 交战[交戰] jiāozhàn to fight; to wage war 捕[捕] bǔ to catch; to seize; to capture //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep32/50 words - 16 min 击退[擊退] jītuì to beat back; to repel 安然[安然] ānrán safely; peacefully; at a rest 地牢[地牢] dìláo prison; dungeon 转入[轉入] zhuǎnrù change over to; shift to; switch to 困难[困難] kùnnan difficult; challenging; straitened circumstances; difficult situation 渠道[渠道] qúdào irrigation ditch; (fig.) channel; means 多事之秋[多事之秋] duōshìzhīqiū troubled times; eventful period 微笑[微笑] wēixiào smile; CL:個|个[ge4],絲|丝[si1]; to smile 飘飘[飄飄] piāopiāo to float about; to flutter (in the breeze); (dialect) gay guy; (Tw) ghost 荡荡[蕩蕩] dàngdàng fluttering 经脉[經脈] jīngmài channel of TCM 不通[不通] bùtōng to be obstructed; to be blocked up; to be impassable; to make no sense; to be illogical 疼痛[疼痛] téngtòng pain; ache; sore 仙界[仙界] xiānjiè world of the immortals; fairyland; cloud nine 淹留[淹留] yānliú to stay for a long period 放不下[放不下] fàngbuxià not to have room to put sth; to be unable to let go 香烛[香燭] xiāngzhú joss stick and candle 纸钱[紙錢] zhǐqián ritual money made of paper burnt for the Gods or the dead 一腔[一腔] yīqiāng full of (zeal, anger etc) 萦绕[縈繞] yíngrào to linger on; to hover; to encircle 迟迟[遲遲] chíchí late (with a task etc); slow 所在地[所在地] suǒzàidì location; site 双重[雙重] shuāngchóng double 即可[即可] jíkě equivalent to 就可以; can then (do sth); can immediately (do sth); (do sth) and that will suffice 匹敌[匹敵] pǐdí to be equal to; to be well-matched; rival //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep32/75 words - 23 min 定案[定案] dìng'àn to reach a verdict; to conclude a judgment 要犯[要犯] yàofàn major criminal 处死[處死] chǔsǐ an execution; to put sb to death 饵[餌] ěr pastry; food; to swallow; to lure; bait; lure 上钩[上鉤] shànggōu to take the bait 钓[釣] diào to fish with a hook and bait 来讲[來講] láijiǎng as to; considering; for 核心[核心] héxīn core; nucleus 逼问[逼問] bīwèn to question intensely; to interrogate; to demand information 从军[從軍] cóngjūn to enlist; to serve in the army 义父[義父] yìfù adoptive father 两样[兩樣] liǎngyàng two kinds; difference 心疼[心疼] xīnténg to love dearly; to feel sorry for sb; to regret; to grudge; to be distressed 崇山峻岭[崇山峻嶺] chóngshānjùnlǐng towering mountains and precipitous ridges (idiom) 雨林[雨林] yǔlín rainforest 货运[貨運] huòyùn freight transport; cargo; transported goods 山路[山路] shānlù mountain road 围困[圍困] wéikùn to besiege 不妙[不妙] bùmiào (of a turn of events) not too encouraging; far from good; anything but reassuring 大批[大批] dàpī large quantities of 老伯伯[老伯伯] lǎobóbo grandpa (polite form of address for old man) 睡着[睡著] shuìzháo to fall asleep 桑[桑] sāng mulberry tree 驿站[驛站] yìzhàn relay station for post horses (old) 宿处[宿處] sùchù lodging house //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep32/100 words - 30 min 昏昏沉沉[昏昏沉沉] hūnhūnchénchén dizzy 济济[濟濟] jǐjǐ large number of people 官阶[官階] guānjiē official rank 蛰伏[蟄伏] zhéfú hibernation; living in seclusion 妄动[妄動] wàngdòng to rush indiscriminately into action 孤儿[孤兒] gū'ér orphan 故旧[故舊] gùjiù old friends 撤走[撤走] chèzǒu to retire; to remove; to withdraw; to evacuate 说道[說道] shuōdào to state; to say (the quoted words) 济[濟] jì to cross a river; to aid or relieve; to be of help 行程[行程] xíngchéng journey; course of a journey; distance traveled; trajectory; itinerary; route; course (of history); stroke (of a piston); (Tw) (computing) process 激怒[激怒] jīnù to infuriate; to enrage; to exasperate 盛怒[盛怒] shèngnù rage; a raging temper 火上浇油[火上澆油] huǒshàngjiāoyóu to pour oil on the fire (idiom); fig. to aggravate a situation; to enrage people and make matters worse 必得[必得] bìděi must; have to 奉还[奉還] fènghuán to return with thanks; to give back (honorific) 齐心合力[齊心合力] qíxīnhélì to work as one (idiom); united in a concerted effort; working hard together 心理[心理] xīnlǐ mental; psychological 要事[要事] yàoshì important matter 功臣[功臣] gōngchén minister who has given outstanding service 盛誉[盛譽] shèngyù flourishing reputation 满天[滿天] mǎntiān whole sky 复命[復命] fùmìng to report on completion of a mission; debriefing 灾荒[災荒] zāihuāng natural disaster; famine 艰辛[艱辛] jiānxīn hardships; arduous; difficult //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep32/125 words - 34 min 喜事[喜事] xǐshì happy occasion; wedding 神色[神色] shénsè expression; look 郁[鬱] yù dense (growth); melancholy 年节[年節] niánjié the New Year festival 吉日[吉日] jírì propitious day; lucky day 彩头[彩頭] cǎitóu good omen; good luck (in business etc); profits (gained in gambling, lottery etc) 聚歼[聚殲] jùjiān to annihilate; to round up and wipe out 湮没[湮沒] yānmò to bury; to submerge; to pass into oblivion; to obliterate; to annihilate (physics) 庇佑[庇佑] bìyòu to bless; to protect; protection (esp. divine) 二心[二心] èrxīn disloyalty; half-heartedness; duplicity 逆贼[逆賊] nìzéi renegade; traitor and bandit 教化[教化] jiàohuà to enlighten; to civilize; to indoctrinate; to train (an animal) 惩治[懲治] chéngzhì to punish 畏惧[畏懼] wèijù to fear; to dread; foreboding 悔[悔] huǐ to regret 腰斩[腰斬] yāozhǎn to chop sb in half at the waist (capital punishment); to cut sth in half; to reduce sth by a dramatic margin; to terminate; to cut short 示众[示眾] shìzhòng to publicly expose 酷刑[酷刑] kùxíng cruelty; torture 干[干] gān to concern; to interfere; shield; stem 兴国[興國] xīngguó to invigorate the country 一连串[一連串] yīliánchuàn a succession of; a series of 津津乐道[津津樂道] jīnjīnlèdào to discuss sth enthusiastically 乱世[亂世] luànshì the world in chaos; troubled times; (in Buddhism) the mortal world 答[答] dá reply; answer; return; respond; echo 观点[觀點] guāndiǎn point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; CL:個|个[ge4] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep32/147 words - 41 min 激愤[激憤] jīfèn to stir up emotions; furious; angry; anger 刺痛[刺痛] cìtòng stab of pain; sting; fig. stimulus to action; a prick 厢[廂] xiāng box (in theater); side room; side 大错[大錯] dàcuò blunder 有无[有無] yǒuwú to have or have not; surplus and shortfall; tangible and intangible; corporeal and incorporeal 审定[審定] shěndìng to examine sth and make a decision; to screen; to evaluate; to approve 差错[差錯] chācuò mistake; slip-up; fault; error (in data transmission); accident; mishap 雄[雄] xióng male; staminate; grand; imposing; powerful; mighty; person or state having great power and influence 亡[亡] wáng to die; to lose; to be gone; to flee; deceased 坟[墳] fén grave; tomb; CL:座[zuo4]; embankment; mound; ancient book 灵牌[靈牌] língpái spirit tablet; memorial tablet 首都[首都] shǒudū capital (city); CL:個|个[ge4] 前奏[前奏] qiánzòu prelude; presage 暂息[暫息] zànxī a lull (in the storm); brief break (in rain) 血性[血性] xuèxìng brave; staunch; unyielding 吃苦[吃苦] chīkǔ to bear hardships 受累[受累] shòulěi to get dragged into; to get involved (on sb else's account) 结实[結實] jiēshi rugged; sturdy; strong; durable; buff (physique) 炖[燉] dùn to stew 鸭[鴨] yā duck; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; (slang) male prostitute 好容易[好容易] hǎoróngyì with great difficulty; to have a hard time (convincing sb, relinquishing sth etc) 差点[差點] chàdiǎn almost; nearly //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep33/25 words - 10 min 世面[世面] shìmiàn aspects of society; the world 从头[從頭] cóngtóu anew; from the start 怜惜[憐惜] liánxī to take pity on; to feel tenderness toward 折磨[折磨] zhémó to torment; to torture 权衡利弊[權衡利弊] quánhénglìbì to weigh the pros and cons (idiom) 苦痛[苦痛] kǔtòng pain; suffering 估[估] gū estimate 台阶[臺階] táijiē steps; flight of steps; step (over obstacle); fig. way out of an embarrassing situation; bench (geology) 听不进去[聽不進去] tīngbùjìnqu not to listen; to be deaf to 遇见[遇見] yùjiàn to meet 错觉[錯覺] cuòjué misconception; illusion; misperception 宣扬[宣揚] xuānyáng to proclaim; to make public or well known 惨死[慘死] cǎnsǐ to die tragically; to meet with a violent death 身陷囹圄[身陷囹圄] shēnxiànlíngyǔ thrown into prison; behind bars 劳神[勞神] láoshén to be a tax on (one's mind); to bother; to trouble; to be concerned 计策[計策] jìcè stratagem 营救[營救] yíngjiù to rescue 挺身而出[挺身而出] tǐngshēn'érchū to step forward bravely 惹恼[惹惱] rěnǎo to offend 始终[始終] shǐzhōng from beginning to end; all along 圈套[圈套] quāntào trap; snare; trick 系[繫] xì to connect; to arrest; to worry 宽广[寬廣] kuānguǎng wide; broad; extensive; vast 权威[權威] quánwēi authority; authoritative; power and prestige 殷[殷] yīn flourishing; abundant; earnest; hospitable //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep33/50 words - 22 min 有百害而无一利[有百害而無一利] yǒubǎihài'érwúyīlì having no advantage whatsoever 割舍[割捨] gēshě to give up; to part with 动辄[動輒] dòngzhé easily; readily; frequently; at every turn; at the slightest pretext 良知[良知] liángzhī innate sense of right and wrong; conscience; bosom friend 初衷[初衷] chūzhōng original intention 脑[腦] nǎo brain; mind; head; essence 无话可说[無話可說] wúhuàkěshuō to have nothing to say (idiom) 道不同不相为谋[道不同不相為謀] dàobùtóngbùxiāngwéimóu lit. persons who walk different paths cannot make plans together; to go separate ways (idiom) 辅助[輔助] fǔzhù to assist; to aid; supplementary; auxiliary; subsidiary 同路[同路] tónglù to go the same way 同袍[同袍] tóngpáo fellow soldier; comrade; companion; intimate friend 大丈夫[大丈夫] dàzhàngfu a manly man; a man of character 久病[久病] jiǔbìng my old illness; chronic condition 假装[假裝] jiǎzhuāng to feign; to pretend 金子[金子] jīnzi gold 四面[四面] sìmiàn all sides 透风[透風] tòufēng to let air pass through; to ventilate 已故[已故] yǐgù the late; deceased 恶语[惡語] èyǔ evil words; malicious talk 感伤[感傷] gǎnshāng sad; downhearted; sentimental; pathos; melancholy 追念[追念] zhuīniàn to recollect 开脱[開脫] kāituō to exculpate; to absolve; to exonerate 牵[牽] qiān to lead along; to pull (an animal on a tether); (bound form) to involve; to draw in 苟且[苟且] gǒuqiě perfunctory; careless; drifting along; resigned to one's fate; improper (relations); illicit (sex) 畏罪[畏罪] wèizuì to dread punishment; afraid of being arrested for a crime //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep33/75 words - 36 min 恋[戀] liàn to feel attached to; to long for; to love 大殿[大殿] dàdiàn main hall of a Buddhist temple 一年到头[一年到頭] yīniándàotóu all year round 弊[弊] bì detriment; fraud; harm; defeat 共识[共識] gòngshí common understanding; consensus 倔强[倔強] juéjiàng stubborn; obstinate; unbending 固执[固執] gùzhí obstinate; stubborn 触及[觸及] chùjí to touch (physically, one's feelings etc); to touch on (a topic) 敷衍[敷衍] fūyǎn to elaborate (on a theme); to expound (the classics); perfunctory; to skimp; to botch; to do sth half-heartedly or just for show; barely enough to get by 真心实意[真心實意] zhēnxīnshíyì genuine and sincere (idiom); wholehearted 思谋[思謀] sīmóu to consider; to turn over in one's mind 断送[斷送] duànsòng to forfeit (future profit, one's life etc); ruined 一己[一己] yījǐ oneself 龟缩[龜縮] guīsuō to withdraw; to hole up 旺[旺] wàng prosperous; flourishing; (of flowers) blooming; (of fire) roaring 血流[血流] xuèliú blood flow 办不到[辦不到] bànbudào impossible; can't be done; no can do; unable to accomplish 玉石俱焚[玉石俱焚] yùshíjùfén to burn both jade and common stone; to destroy indiscriminately (idiom) 懊恼[懊惱] àonǎo annoyed; vexed; upset 减轻[減輕] jiǎnqīng to lighten; to ease; to alleviate 劫囚[劫囚] jiéqiú to break a prisoner out of jail 遇袭[遇襲] yùxí to suffer attack; to be ambushed 仓促[倉促] cāngcù all of a sudden; hurriedly 方寸[方寸] fāngcùn square cun (Chinese unit of area: 1 cun × 1 cun, or 3⅓ cm × 3⅓ cm); heart; mind 离间[離間] líjiàn to drive a wedge between (allies, partners etc) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep33/87 words - 41 min 速战速决[速戰速決] sùzhànsùjué a blitzkrieg strategy (idiom); to resolve sth in the shortest time possible; to get sth done quickly 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 独力[獨力] dúlì all by oneself; without exterior help 一旁[一旁] yīpáng aside; to the side of 坐享其成[坐享其成] zuòxiǎngqíchéng to reap where one has not sown (idiom) 擒[擒] qín to capture 控告[控告] kònggào to accuse; to charge; to indict 师弟[師弟] shīdì young disciple (of the same master); younger or junior male schoolmate 疏忽大意[疏忽大意] shūhudàyì oversight; negligence; careless; negligent; not concentrating on the main point 战友[戰友] zhànyǒu comrade-in-arms; battle companion 背弃[背棄] bèiqì abandon; desert; renounce 摆布[擺布] bǎibù to arrange; to order about; to manipulate //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep34/25 words - 6 min 间断[間斷] jiànduàn disconnected; interrupted; suspended 认知[認知] rènzhī cognition; cognitive; understanding; perception; awareness; to be cognizant of; to recognize; to realize 生长[生長] shēngzhǎng to grow 搅动[攪動] jiǎodòng to mix; to stir 劝说[勸說] quànshuō to persuade; persuasion; to advise 可信度[可信度] kěxìndù degree of credibility; reliability 就事论事[就事論事] jiùshìlùnshì to discuss sth on its own merits; to judge the matter as it stands 惨案[慘案] cǎn'àn massacre; tragedy; CL:起[qi3] 好友[好友] hǎoyǒu close friend; pal; (social networking website) friend; CL:個|个[ge4] 内人[內人] nèirén my wife (humble) 局外[局外] júwài outside (a group etc); not connected (with an event etc); external 嚷[嚷] rǎng to blurt out; to shout 妄称[妄稱] wàngchēng to make a false and unwarranted declaration 老师[老師] lǎoshī teacher; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 不祥[不祥] bùxiáng ominous; inauspicious 太史令[太史令] tàishǐlìng grand scribe (official position in many Chinese states up to the Han) 天台[天台] Tiāntāi Mt Tiantai near Shaoxing 紹興|绍兴 in Zhejiang, the center of Tiantai Buddhism 天台宗; Tiantai county in Taizhou 台州[Tai1 zhou1], Zhejiang 侵入[侵入] qīnrù to make (military) incursions; to invade; to intrude into; to trespass; to gain unauthorized access (computing) 微[微] wēi tiny; miniature; slightly; profound; abtruse; to decline; one millionth part of; micro-; Taiwan pr. [wei2] 位移[位移] wèiyí displacement (vector) 象[象] xiàng elephant; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; shape; form; appearance; to imitate 承运[承運] chéngyùn to provide transport; to accept the Mandate of Heaven; to acknowledge one's calling to be emperor 曰[曰] yuē to speak; to say 赈[賑] zhèn to provide relief; to aid 勤勉[勤勉] qínmiǎn diligence; diligent; industrious //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep34/50 words - 13 min 过后[過後] guòhòu after the event 提升[提昇] tíshēng to promote; to upgrade 取代[取代] qǔdài to replace; to supersede; to supplant; (chemistry) substitution 双亲[雙親] shuāngqīn parents 岂有此理[豈有此理] qǐyǒucǐlǐ how can this be so? (idiom); preposterous; ridiculous; absurd 档子[檔子] dàngzi classifier for affairs, events etc 警告[警告] jǐnggào to warn; to admonish 牢记[牢記] láojì to keep in mind; to remember 一意孤行[一意孤行] yīyìgūxíng obstinately clinging to one's course (idiom); willful; one's own way; dogmatic 火葬[火葬] huǒzàng to cremate 偶[偶] ǒu accidental; image; pair; mate 噎[噎] yē to choke (on); to choke up; to suffocate 说服[說服] shuōfú to persuade; to convince; to talk sb over; Taiwan pr. [shui4 fu2] 正确[正確] zhèngquè correct; proper 亏欠[虧欠] kuīqiàn to fall short of; to have a deficit; deficit; deficiency 内心深处[內心深處] nèixīnshēnchù deep in one's heart 致命[致命] zhìmìng fatal; mortal; deadly; to sacrifice one's life 勇气[勇氣] yǒngqì courage; valor 不予[不予] bùyú to withhold; to refuse 劝服[勸服] quànfú prevail; convince 漏掉[漏掉] lòudiào to miss; to leave out; to omit; to be omitted; to be missing; to slip through; to leak out; to seep away 齐国[齊國] Qíguó Qi state of Western Zhou and the Warring states (1122-265 BC), centered in Shandong 禄[祿] lù good fortune; official salary 暨[暨] jì and; to reach to; the limits 金玉满堂[金玉滿堂] jīnyùmǎntáng lit. gold and jade fill the hall (idiom); fig. abundant wealth; abundance of knowledge //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep34/75 words - 22 min 羞愧[羞愧] xiūkuì ashamed 有说有笑[有說有笑] yǒushuōyǒuxiào talking and laughing; to jest; cheerful and lively 棋艺[棋藝] qíyì chess skill 着凉[著涼] zháoliáng to catch cold; Taiwan pr. [zhao1 liang2] 体恤[體恤] tǐxù to empathize with; to show solicitude for; T-shirt (loanword) 头晕[頭暈] tóuyūn dizzy 说不上[說不上] shuōbushàng to be unable to say or tell; to not be worth mentioning 诉[訴] sù to complain; to sue; to tell 怒火[怒火] nùhuǒ rage; fury; hot anger 起用[起用] qǐyòng to promote; to reinstate (in a position or job) 敷衍了事[敷衍了事] fūyǎnliǎoshì to skimp; to work half-heartedly; not to bother 子女[子女] zǐnǚ children; sons and daughters 盗[盜] dào to steal; to rob; to plunder; thief; bandit; robber 珍宝[珍寶] zhēnbǎo a treasure 遗失[遺失] yíshī to lose; lost 盗贼[盜賊] dàozéi robber 流窜[流竄] liúcuàn to roam all over the place; to go into every nook and corner; to infiltrate; (of criminals, enemies etc) to be on the run; to flee and try to hide 盗匪[盜匪] dàofěi bandit 严查[嚴查] yánchá to investigate strictly 追回[追回] zhuīhuí to recover (sth lost or stolen); to get back 并发[併發] bìngfā to be complicated by; to erupt simultaneously 雷厉风行[雷厲風行] léilìfēngxíng pass like thunder and move like the wind (idiom); swift and decisive reaction 全权[全權] quánquán full powers; total authority; plenipotentiary powers 倾巢而出[傾巢而出] qīngcháo'érchū the whole nest came out (idiom); to turn out in full strength 戒严[戒嚴] jièyán to impose martial law; to impose emergency measures //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep34/100 words - 33 min 合理[合理] hélǐ rational; reasonable; fair 合规[合規] héguī compliance 掌心[掌心] zhǎngxīn hollow of the palm 关门[關門] guānmén to close a door; to lock a door; (of a shop etc) to close (for the night, or permanently) 挤出[擠出] jǐchū to squeeze out; to extrude; to drain; to find the time; to burst out 等不及[等不及] děngbùjí can't wait 拘礼[拘禮] jūlǐ to stand on ceremony; punctilious 困[睏] kùn sleepy; tired 就寝[就寢] jiùqǐn to go to sleep; to go to bed (literary) 爽快[爽快] shuǎngkuai refreshed; rejuvenated; frank and straightforward 开门见山[開門見山] kāiménjiànshān lit. to open the door and see the mountain; fig. to get right to the point (idiom) 解乏[解乏] jiěfá to relieve tiredness; to freshen up 困倦[困倦] kùnjuàn tired; weary 素雅[素雅] sùyǎ simple yet elegant 嘴甜[嘴甜] zuǐtián sweet-talking; ingratiating 配制[配製] pèizhì to compound (medicines etc); to prepare (by mixing ingredients); to concoct 丸[丸] wán ball; pellet; pill 抽丝[抽絲] chōusī to spin silk 反复[反覆] fǎnfù repeatedly; over and over; to upend; unstable; to come and go; (of an illness) to return 晶[晶] jīng crystal 煎[煎] jiān to pan fry; to sauté 舒坦[舒坦] shūtan comfortable; at ease 烧心[燒心] shāoxīn to worry 诊治[診治] zhěnzhì to diagnose and treat 轻狂[輕狂] qīngkuáng frivolous //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep34/125 words - 39 min 诉苦[訴苦] sùkǔ to grumble; to complain; grievance 排解[排解] páijiě to mediate; to reconcile; to make peace; to intervene 坎[坎] kǎn pit; threshold; one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing water; ☵ 坦然[坦然] tǎnrán calm; undisturbed 前景[前景] qiánjǐng foreground; vista; (future) prospects; perspective 犯愁[犯愁] fànchóu to worry; to be anxious 续[續] xù to continue; to replenish 正室[正室] zhèngshì first wife; legal wife 异国[異國] yìguó exotic; foreign 嗣[嗣] sì succession (to a title); to inherit; continuing (a tradition); posterity 兴旺[興旺] xīngwàng prosperous; thriving; to prosper; to flourish 璘[璘] lín luster of gem 子孙[子孫] zǐsūn offspring; posterity 丑恶[醜惡] chǒu'è ugly; repulsive 有所不同[有所不同] yǒusuǒbùtóng to differ to some extent (idiom) 看不清[看不清] kànbuqīng not able to see clearly 穴[穴] xué cave; cavity; hole; acupuncture point; Taiwan pr. [xue4] 胆魄[膽魄] dǎnpò courage; bravery 故友[故友] gùyǒu old friend; deceased friend 坚毅[堅毅] jiānyì firm and persistent; unswerving determination 沉稳[沉穩] chénwěn steady; calm; unflustered 洒脱[灑脫] sǎtuō free and at ease; natural; unconstrained 不清[不清] bùqīng unclear 笑貌[笑貌] xiàomào smiling face 倾倒[傾倒] qīngdào to dump; to pour; to empty out //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep34/130 words - 40 min 岁数[歲數] suìshu age (number of years old) 解答[解答] jiědá answer; explanation; solution (to a math equation) 不耐烦[不耐煩] bùnàifán impatience; impatient 情景[情景] qíngjǐng scene; spectacle; circumstances; situation 痛惜[痛惜] tòngxī to lament //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep35/25 words - 7 min 推演[推演] tuīyǎn to deduce; to infer; to derive; an implication 借用[借用] jièyòng to borrow sth for another use; to borrow an idea for one's own use 入关[入關] rùguān to enter a pass; to go through customs 带领[帶領] dàilǐng to guide; to lead 林子[林子] línzi woods; grove; forest 钻[鑽] zuān to drill; to bore; to get into; to make one's way into; to enter (a hole); to thread one's way through; to study intensively; to dig into; to curry favor for personal gain 钻[鑽] zuàn an auger; diamond 小可爱[小可愛] xiǎokě'ài cutie; sweetie; (Tw) camisole (women's garment) 明目张胆[明目張膽] míngmùzhāngdǎn openly and without fear; brazenly 为所欲为[為所欲為] wéisuǒyùwéi to do whatever one pleases 推三阻四[推三阻四] tuīsānzǔsì to use all sorts of excuses 旧交[舊交] jiùjiāo old friend; former acquaintance 忍受[忍受] rěnshòu to bear; to endure 宽宏大量[寬宏大量] kuānhóngdàliàng magnanimous (idiom); generous 宽恕[寬恕] kuānshù to forgive; forgiveness 见外[見外] jiànwài to regard sb as an outsider 初一[初一] chūyī first day of lunar month; New Year's Day; first year in junior middle school 再入[再入] zàirù to re-enter 何故[何故] hégù what for?; what's the reason? 自掘坟墓[自掘墳墓] zìjuéfénmù to dig one's own grave 牌位[牌位] páiwèi memorial tablet 自寻死路[自尋死路] zìxúnsǐlù to follow the path to one's own doom (idiom); to bring about one's own destruction 助力[助力] zhùlì a helping hand; help; assistance 不足为虑[不足為慮] bùzúwéilǜ to give no cause for anxiety; nothing to worry about 兹事体大[茲事體大] zīshìtǐdà this is no small thing (idiom); to have a serious matter at hand 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) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep35/50 words - 12 min 相合[相合] xiānghé to conform to; to fit with; to be compatible with 活罪[活罪] huózuì suffering; hardship; living hell 一个样[一個樣] yīgeyàng same as 一樣|一样[yi1 yang4]; the same 绪[緒] xù beginnings; clues; mental state; thread 当值[當值] dāngzhí to be on duty 外院[外院] wàiyuàn outer courtyard 强攻[強攻] qiánggōng dominant; controlling; strong; opposite: weak, yielding 弱受; to take by storm (military) 旁观[旁觀] pángguān spectator; non-participant 冲进[衝進] chōngjìn to rush in; to charge in 粉[粉] fěn powder; cosmetic face powder; food prepared from starch; noodles or pasta made from any kind of flour; whitewash; white; pink 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 地势[地勢] dìshì terrain; topography relief 相对[相對] xiāngduì relatively; opposite; to resist; to oppose; relative; vis-a-vis; counterpart 狭小[狹小] xiáxiǎo narrow 毒虫[毒蟲] dúchóng poisonous insect (or spider etc); (slang) junkie 巨大[巨大] jùdà huge; immense; very large; tremendous; gigantic; enormous 突围[突圍] tūwéi to break a siege; to break out of an enclosure 顶尖[頂尖] dǐngjiān peak; apex; world best; number one; finest (competitors); top (figures in a certain field) 乐师[樂師] yuèshī musician 耳朵[耳朵] ěrduo ear; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4],對|对[dui4]; handle (on a cup) 乐曲[樂曲] yuèqǔ musical composition 粗浅[粗淺] cūqiǎn shallow; superficial 迷恋[迷戀] míliàn to be infatuated with; to indulge in 名目[名目] míngmù name; designation; item; rubric; (formal usage) fame 乌有[烏有] wūyǒu not to exist; nonexistent; illusory //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep35/75 words - 18 min 惹不起[惹不起] rěbuqǐ can't afford to offend; dare not provoke; difficult to deal with; insufferable 猖狂[猖狂] chāngkuáng savage; furious 小舅子[小舅子] xiǎojiùzi (coll.) wife's younger brother 樾[樾] yuè shade of trees 歪[歪] wāi askew; at a crooked angle; devious; noxious; (coll.) to lie on one's side 好色[好色] hàosè to want sex; given to lust; lecherous; lascivious; horny 一清二楚[一清二楚] yīqīng'èrchǔ to be very clear about sth (idiom) 心虚[心虛] xīnxū lacking in confidence; diffident; to have a guilty conscience 惦记[惦記] diànjì to think of; to keep thinking about; to be concerned about 撤退[撤退] chètuì to retreat 利于[利於] lìyú to be beneficial; to be good for 壮观[壯觀] zhuàngguān spectacular; magnificent sight 极了[極了] jíle extremely; exceedingly 在座[在座] zàizuò to be present 身陷[身陷] shēnxiàn to be trapped; to be imprisoned 心灰意冷[心灰意冷] xīnhuīyìlěng discouraged; downhearted 说话算数[說話算數] shuōhuàsuànshù to keep one's promise; to mean what one says 钟[鐘] zhōng clock; o'clock; time as measured in hours and minutes; bell; CL:架[jia4],座[zuo4] 一会[一會] yīhuì a moment; a while; in a moment; also pr. [yi1 hui3] 他信[他信] Tāxìn Thaksin Shinawatra (1949-), Thai businessman and politician, prime minister 2001-2006 细致[細緻] xìzhì delicate; fine; careful; meticulous; painstaking 底细[底細] dǐxì inside information; the ins and outs of the matter; how things stand; what's up 地形[地形] dìxíng topography; terrain; landform 制定[制定] zhìdìng to draw up; to formulate 演出[演出] yǎnchū to act (in a play); to perform; to put on (a performance); performance; concert; show; CL:場|场[chang3],次[ci4] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep35/100 words - 25 min 各种[各種] gèzhǒng every kind of; all kinds of; various kinds 可能性[可能性] kěnéngxìng possibility; probability 基本[基本] jīběn basic; fundamental; main; elementary 统帅[統帥] tǒngshuài command; commander-in-chief 失约[失約] shīyuē to miss an appointment 贾[賈] gǔ merchant; to buy 茶水[茶水] cháshuǐ tea prepared in large quantity using inexpensive tea leaves 岔口[岔口] chàkǒu junction; fork in road 焉知[焉知] yānzhī (literary) how is one to know? 娇惯[嬌慣] jiāoguàn to pamper; to coddle; to spoil 纨[紈] wán white; white silk 裤[褲] kù underpants; trousers; pants 成长[成長] chéngzhǎng to mature; to grow; growth 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 娇[嬌] jiāo lovable; pampered; tender; delicate; frail 尊命[尊命] zūnmìng your order (honorific) 堪称[堪稱] kānchēng can be rated as; can be said to be 红颜[紅顏] hóngyán a beautiful woman; young beauties; youths; rosy cheeks 知己[知己] zhījǐ to know oneself; to be intimate or close; intimate friend 发妻[髮妻] fàqī first wife 劝告[勸告] quàngào to advise; to urge; to exhort; exhortation; advice; CL:席[xi2] 不理不睬[不理不睬] bùlǐbùcǎi to completely ignore (idiom); to pay no attention to; not to be in the least concerned about 出走[出走] chūzǒu to leave home; to go off; to run away 踪[蹤] zōng footprint; trace; tracks 结褵[結褵] jiélí to marry; to tie the bridal veil //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep35/125 words - 35 min 如实[如實] rúshí as things really are; realistic 设身处地[設身處地] shèshēnchǔdì to put oneself in sb else's shoes 悉心[悉心] xīxīn to put one's heart (and soul) into sth; with great care 万念俱灰[萬念俱灰] wànniànjùhuī every hope turns to dust (idiom); completely disheartened 锦上添花[錦上添花] jǐnshàngtiānhuā lit. on brocade, add flowers (idiom); to decorate sth already perfect; gilding the lily 南州[南州] Nánzhōu Nanchou township in Pingtung County 屏東縣|屏东县[Ping2 dong1 Xian4], Taiwan 要约[要約] yāoyuè to restrict; to agree to a contract; offer; bid 时日无多[時日無多] shírìwúduō time is limited (idiom) 寒食[寒食] hánshí cold food (i.e. to abstain from cooked food for 3 days around the Qingming festival 清明節|清明节); the Qingming festival 没了[沒了] méile to be dead; not to be, or cease to exist 夫妻[夫妻] fūqī husband and wife; married couple 劫狱[劫獄] jiéyù to break into jail; to forcibly release prisoners 康[康] kāng healthy; peaceful; abundant 唐[唐] táng to exaggerate; empty; in vain; old variant of 螗[tang2] 消沉[消沉] xiāochén depressed; bad mood; low spirit 想出[想出] xiǎngchū to figure out; to work out (a solution etc); to think up; to come up with (an idea etc) 缩[縮] suō to withdraw; to pull back; to contract; to shrink; to reduce; abbreviation; also pr. [su4] 龙潭[龍潭] lóngtán dragon pool; dragon pond; see also 龍潭|龙潭[Long2 tan2] 名人[名人] míngrén personage; celebrity 引出[引出] yǐnchū to extract; to draw out 尽数[盡數] jìnshù everything 孤注一掷[孤注一擲] gūzhùyīzhì to stake all on one throw 取胜[取勝] qǔshèng to score a victory; to prevail over one's opponents 出师[出師] chūshī to finish apprenticeship; to graduate; to send out troops (under a commander) 代替[代替] dàitì to replace; to take the place of //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep35/139 words - 40 min 现实[現實] xiànshí reality; actuality; real; actual; realistic; pragmatic; materialistic; self-interested 迟钝[遲鈍] chídùn slow in one's reactions; sluggish (in movement or thought) 实则[實則] shízé actually; in fact 化整为零[化整為零] huàzhěngwéilíng to break up the whole into pieces (idiom); dealing with things one by one; divide and conquer 布置[佈置] bùzhì to put in order; to arrange; to decorate; to fix up; to deploy 增加[增加] zēngjiā to raise; to increase 两倍[兩倍] liǎngbèi twice as much; double the amount 机[機] jī machine; engine; opportunity; intention; aircraft; pivot; crucial point; flexible (quick-witted); organic; CL:臺|台[tai2] 增强[增強] zēngqiáng to increase; to strengthen 部署[部署] bùshǔ to dispose; to deploy; deployment 夸大[誇大] kuādà to exaggerate 高深莫测[高深莫測] gāoshēnmòcè profound mystery 意味着[意味著] yìwèizhe to signify; to mean; to imply 布满[布滿] bùmǎn to be covered with; to be filled with //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep36/25 words - 11 min 继承[繼承] jìchéng to inherit; to succeed to (the throne etc); to carry on (a tradition etc) 切忌[切忌] qièjì to avoid as taboo; to avoid by all means 活路[活路] huólù through road; way out; way to survive; means of subsistence 依附[依附] yīfù to adhere; to attach oneself to; to append 法外[法外] fǎwài outside the law; beyond the law; extrajudicial 镇静[鎮靜] zhènjìng calm; cool 铁证[鐵證] tiězhèng ironclad evidence; conclusive proof 血肉横飞[血肉橫飛] xuèròuhéngfēi flesh and blood flying (idiom); carnage; people blown to pieces 遍地[遍地] biàndì everywhere; all over 万事开头难[萬事開頭難] wànshìkāitóunán every beginning is difficult (idiom); getting started is always the hardest part 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 洗刷[洗刷] xǐshuā wash; brush; scrub 沉不住气[沉不住氣] chénbùzhùqì to lose one's cool; to get impatient; unable to remain calm 嘈杂[嘈雜] cáozá noisy; clamorous 蔑视[蔑視] mièshì to loathe; to despise; contempt 出口[出口] chūkǒu an exit; CL:個|个[ge4]; to speak; to export; (of a ship) to leave port 不觉[不覺] bùjué unconsciously 人烟稀少[人煙稀少] rényānxīshǎo no sign of human habitation (idiom); desolate 预想[預想] yùxiǎng to anticipate; to expect 前院[前院] qiányuàn front courtyard; front yard 要冲[要衝] yàochōng road hub; major crossroad 放毒[放毒] fàngdú to poison; fig. to spread vicious rumors 整条[整條] zhěngtiáo entire; whole (fish, road etc) 紧追[緊追] jǐnzhuī to pursue closely 雷声[雷聲] léishēng thunder //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep36/50 words - 17 min 糊里糊涂[糊裡糊塗] húlihútú confused; vague; indistinct; muddle-headed; mixed up; in a daze 虎头蛇尾[虎頭蛇尾] hǔtóushéwěi lit. tiger's head, snake's tail (idiom); fig. a strong start but weak finish 障[障] zhàng to block; to hinder; to obstruct 进攻[進攻] jìngōng to attack; to assault; to go on the offensive; attack; assault; offense (sports) 那阵[那陣] nàzhèn at that time; then 吸引[吸引] xīyǐn to attract (interest, investment etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 注意力[注意力] zhùyìlì attention 掩盖[掩蓋] yǎngài to conceal; to hide behind; to cover up 蠢[蠢] chǔn stupid; sluggish; clumsy; to wiggle (of worms); to move in a disorderly fashion 引路[引路] yǐnlù to guide; to show the way 大街[大街] dàjiē street; main street; CL:條|条[tiao2] 监牢[監牢] jiānláo prison; jail 审讯[審訊] shěnxùn inquest; trial; interrogation; to try; to interrogate 复审[復審] fùshěn to review a judicial case; to reexamine 设有[設有] shèyǒu to have; to incorporate; to feature 神机妙算[神機妙算] shénjīmiàosuàn divine strategy and wonderful planning (idiom); clever scheme; supremely clever in his schemes 汾[汾] fén name of a river 天然[天然] tiānrán natural 祥瑞[祥瑞] xiángruì auspicious sign 罢[罷] bà to stop; to cease; to dismiss; to suspend; to quit; to finish 北方[北方] běifāng north; the northern part a country; China north of the Yellow River 降下[降下] jiàngxià to fall; to drop 福泽[福澤] fúzé good fortune 巍巍[巍巍] wēiwēi towering; imposing 称颂[稱頌] chēngsòng to praise //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep36/75 words - 24 min 天命[天命] Tiānmìng Mandate of Heaven; destiny; fate; one's life span 鲁[魯] lǔ (bound form) crass; stupid; rude; (used to represent the sounds of "ru", "lu" etc in loanwords) 禅[禪] chán dhyana (Sanskrit); Zen; meditation (Buddhism) 禅[禪] shàn to abdicate 圣典[聖典] shèngdiǎn sacred writing; canon 紫檀[紫檀] zǐtán red sandalwood 架[架] jià to support; frame; rack; framework; classifier for planes, large vehicles, radios etc 宏[宏] hóng great; magnificent; macro (computing); macro- 勃然[勃然] bórán suddenly; abruptly; agitatedly; excitedly; vigorously 功业[功業] gōngyè achievement; outstanding work; glorious deed 在所难免[在所難免] zàisuǒnánmiǎn to be unavoidable (idiom) 死局[死局] sǐjú hopeless situation; deadlock 挑拨[挑撥] tiǎobō to incite disharmony; to instigate 现下[現下] xiànxià now; at this moment 死守[死守] sǐshǒu to defend one's property to the death; to cling obstinately to old habits; die-hard 微妙[微妙] wēimiào subtle 坚韧[堅韌] jiānrèn tough and durable; tenacious 深谈[深談] shēntán to have an in depth conversation; to have intimate talks; to discuss thoroughly 相继[相繼] xiāngjì in succession; following closely 暴[暴] bào sudden; violent; cruel; to show or expose; to injure 力战[力戰] lìzhàn to fight with all one's might 抢夺[搶奪] qiǎngduó to plunder; to pillage; to forcibly take 贼[賊] zéi thief; traitor; wily; deceitful; evil; extremely 悖乱[悖亂] bèiluàn to rebel; sedition; to delude; confused 拿获[拿獲] náhuò to capture; to apprehend 回[迴] huí to curve; to return; to revolve //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep36/100 words - 33 min 逃逸[逃逸] táoyì to escape; to run away; to abscond 街头巷尾[街頭巷尾] jiētóuxiàngwěi top of streets, bottom of alleys (idiom); everywhere in the city 非但[非但] fēidàn not only 纵放[縱放] zòngfàng undisciplined; untrammeled; to indulge 拦阻[攔阻] lánzǔ to block; to obstruct 致使[致使] zhìshǐ to cause; to result in 追击[追擊] zhuījī to pursue and attack 生硬[生硬] shēngyìng stiff; harsh 美妙[美妙] měimiào beautiful; wonderful; splendid 心得[心得] xīndé what one has learned (through experience, reading etc); knowledge; insight; understanding; tips; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 简陋[簡陋] jiǎnlòu simple and crude 窗户[窗戶] chuānghu window; CL:個|个[ge4],扇[shan4] 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 陋[陋] lòu low; humble; plain; ugly; mean; vulgar 鬼鬼祟祟[鬼鬼祟祟] guǐguǐsuìsuì sneaky; secretive; furtive 邪[邪] xié demonic; iniquitous; nefarious; evil; unhealthy influences that cause disease (Chinese medicine); (coll.) strange; abnormal 毕[畢] bì the whole of; to finish; to complete; complete; full; finished 训[訓] xùn to teach; to train; to admonish; instruction (from superiors); teachings; rule 分辩[分辯] fēnbiàn to explain the facts; to defend against an accusation 撇[撇] piē to cast away; to fling aside 布下[布下] bùxià to arrange; to lay out 节点[節點] jiédiǎn node 缉捕[緝捕] jībǔ to seize; to apprehend; an arrest 忙碌[忙碌] mánglù busy; bustling 追捕[追捕] zhuībǔ to pursue; to be after; to hunt down //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep36/117 words - 41 min 横空[橫空] héngkōng filling the atmosphere; covering the sky 恶人先告状[惡人先告狀] èrénxiāngàozhuàng the guilty party files the suit; the thief cries thief 左拉[左拉] Zuǒlā Zola (name); Émile Zola (1840-1902), French naturalist novelist 混淆[混淆] hùnxiáo to obscure; to confuse; to mix up; to blur; to mislead 恶人[惡人] èrén evil person; vile creature; ugly man 自知之明[自知之明] zìzhīzhīmíng knowing oneself (idiom); self-knowledge 缉[緝] jī to seize; to arrest; Taiwan pr. [qi4] 街巷[街巷] jiēxiàng streets and alleys; street; alley 袭击[襲擊] xíjī attack (esp. surprise attack); raid; to attack 判定[判定] pàndìng to judge; to decide; judgment; determination 总能[總能] zǒngnéng total energy 攻入[攻入] gōngrù to force entrance into; to score a goal (sport) 冲出[衝出] chōngchū to rush out 重围[重圍] chóngwéi to redouble a siege 囚犯[囚犯] qiúfàn prisoner; convict 中行[中行] Zhōngháng abbr. for 中國銀行|中国银行[Zhong1 guo2 Yin2 hang2] 狼心狗肺[狼心狗肺] lángxīngǒufèi lit. heart of wolf and lungs of dog (idiom); cruel and unscrupulous //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep37/25 words - 11 min 口才[口才] kǒucái eloquence 脱掉[脫掉] tuōdiào to remove; to take off; to strip off; to discard; to shed; to come off; to fall off 祭拜[祭拜] jìbài to offer sacrifice (to one's ancestors) 耗尽[耗盡] hàojìn to exhaust; to use up; to deplete; to drain 心力[心力] xīnlì mental and physical efforts 查获[查獲] cháhuò to track down and seize (a criminal suspect, contraband etc) 失误[失誤] shīwù lapse; mistake; to make a mistake; fault; service fault (in volleyball, tennis etc) 自始至终[自始至終] zìshǐzhìzhōng from start to finish (idiom) 无言[無言] wúyán to remain silent; to have nothing to say 一应俱全[一應俱全] yīyīngjùquán with everything needed available 对外[對外] duìwài external; foreign; pertaining to external or foreign (affairs) 悖逆[悖逆] bèinì contrary 严禁[嚴禁] yánjìn to strictly prohibit 无疑[無疑] wúyí no doubt; undoubtedly 懿[懿] yì restrain; virtuous 安顺[安順] Ānshùn Anshun prefecture-level city in Guizhou 貴州|贵州[Gui4 zhou1] 当作[當作] dàngzuò to treat as; to regard as 细察[細察] xìchá to observe carefully 追思[追思] zhuīsī memorial; recollection (of the deceased) 绫[綾] líng damask; thin silk 勒死[勒死] lēisǐ to strangle 减半[減半] jiǎnbàn to reduce by half 杂多[雜多] Záduō Zadoi county (Tibetan: rdza stod rdzong) in Yushu Tibetan autonomous prefecture 玉樹藏族自治州|玉树藏族自治州[Yu4 shu4 Zang4 zu2 zi4 zhi4 zhou1], Qinghai 冲[沖] chōng (of water) to dash against; to mix with water; to infuse; to rinse; to flush; to develop (a film); to rise in the air; to clash; to collide with 追缉[追緝] zhuījī to pursue; to be after; to hunt down (the perpetrator of a crime, an escaped prisoner etc) //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep37/50 words - 17 min 丢失[丟失] diūshī to lose; lost 以及[以及] yǐjí as well as; too; and 反驳[反駁] fǎnbó to retort; to refute 咄咄逼人[咄咄逼人] duōduōbīrén overbearing; forceful; aggressive; menacing; imperious 目击者[目擊者] mùjīzhě eyewitness 无干[無干] wúgān to have nothing to do with 气势汹汹[氣勢洶洶] qìshìxiōngxiōng aggressive; truculent; overbearing 逮[逮] dài (literary) to arrest; to seize; to overtake; until 罪犯[罪犯] zuìfàn criminal 滔[滔] tāo overflow; torrent-dash 牵涉到[牽涉到] qiānshèdào to involve; to drag in 阻挠[阻撓] zǔnáo to thwart; to obstruct (sth) 再审[再審] zàishěn to hear a case again; review; retrial 插花[插花] chāhuā flower arranging; ikebana 采花[採花] cǎihuā to pick flowers; to enter houses at night in order to rape women 主教[主教] zhǔjiào bishop 系[係] xì to connect; to relate to; to tie up; to bind; to be (literary) 才华横溢[才華橫溢] cáihuáhéngyì brimming over with talent (esp. literary); brilliant 报国[報國] bàoguó to dedicate oneself to the service of one's country 重用[重用] zhòngyòng to put in an important position 算法[算法] suànfǎ arithmetic; algorithm; method of calculation 赏识[賞識] shǎngshí to appreciate; to recognize the worth of sth; appreciation 争相[爭相] zhēngxiāng to fall over each other in their eagerness to... 推崇[推崇] tuīchóng to esteem; to think highly of; to accord importance to; to revere 备至[備至] bèizhì to the utmost; in every possible way //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep37/75 words - 26 min 过客[過客] guòkè passing traveler; transient guest; sojourner 次数[次數] cìshù number of times; frequency; order number (in a series); power (math.); degree of a polynomial (math.) 几倍[幾倍] jǐbèi several times (bigger); double, treble, quadruple etc 像样[像樣] xiàngyàng presentable; decent; up to par 艺[藝] yì skill; art 放眼[放眼] fàngyǎn to survey; to view broadly 收获[收獲] shōuhuò variant of 收穫|收获[shou1 huo4] 奇士[奇士] qíshì odd person; an eccentric 囊括[囊括] nángkuò to include; to embrace; to bring together 耻笑[恥笑] chǐxiào to sneer at sb; to ridicule 毫发[毫髮] háofà a hair; the slightest 欺凌[欺凌] qīlíng to bully and humiliate 诟病[詬病] gòubìng to denounce; to castigate 危言耸听[危言聳聽] wēiyánsǒngtīng frightening words to scare people (idiom); alarmist talk; reds under the beds 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 虚妄[虛妄] xūwàng fabricated 交兵[交兵] jiāobīng in a state of war 抵抗[抵抗] dǐkàng to resist; resistance 叶子[葉子] yèzi foliage; leaf; CL:片[pian4] 幻觉[幻覺] huànjué illusion; hallucination; figment of one's imagination 残留[殘留] cánliú to remain; left over; surplus; remnant 特设[特設] tèshè ad hoc; to set up specially 慎[慎] shèn careful; cautious 白布[白布] báibù plain white cloth; calico 自认[自認] zìrèn to believe (sth in relation to oneself); to regard oneself as; to acknowledge (sth in relation to oneself); to resign oneself to //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep37/100 words - 37 min 哭诉[哭訴] kūsù to lament; to complain tearfully; to wail accusingly 误导[誤導] wùdǎo to mislead; to misguide; misleading 铺垫[鋪墊] pūdiàn to spread out bedding; bedcover 不由得[不由得] bùyóude can't help; cannot but 制止[制止] zhìzhǐ to curb; to put a stop to; to stop; to check; to limit 停住[停住] tíngzhù to stop; to halt; to cease 陈述[陳述] chénshù an assertion; to declare; to state 完整[完整] wánzhěng complete; intact 招供[招供] zhāogòng to confess 编织[編織] biānzhī to weave; to knit; to plait; to braid; (fig.) to create (sth abstract, e.g. a dream, a lie etc) 谎言[謊言] huǎngyán lie 一五一十[一五一十] yīwǔyīshí lit. count by fives and tens (idiom); to narrate systematically and in full detail 被子[被子] bèizi quilt; CL:床[chuang2] 冻死[凍死] dòngsǐ to freeze to death; to die off in winter 毒辣[毒辣] dúlà cruel; sinister; vicious 会同[會同] huìtóng to handle sth jointly 掌舵[掌舵] zhǎngduò to steer (a ship) 清秀[清秀] qīngxiù delicate and pretty 学富五车[學富五車] xuéfùwǔchē of great erudition and scholarship (idiom) 见多识广[見多識廣] jiànduōshíguǎng experienced and knowledgeable (idiom) 魑魅魍魉[魑魅魍魎] chīmèiwǎngliǎng demons and monsters (idiom) 褪去[褪去] tuìqù to take off (one's clothes); (fig.) to shed (one's former image etc); (of a fad or the after-effects of a disaster etc) to subside; also pr. [tun4 qu4] 皮肉[皮肉] píròu skin and flesh; superficial; physical (suffering); bodily 翅[翅] chì wing 到此[到此] dàocǐ hereto; hereunto //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep37/116 words - 41 min 不暇[不暇] bùxiá to have no time (for sth); to be too busy (to do sth) 买办[買辦] mǎibàn comprador 功绩[功績] gōngjì feat; contribution; merits and achievements 贿[賄] huì bribe; bribery 当事[當事] dāngshì to be in charge; to be confronted (with a matter); involved (in some matter) 壮[壯] zhuàng to strengthen; strong; robust 夥[夥] huǒ many; numerous 花厅[花廳] huātīng reception pavilion (generally part of a large residence, and often built in a garden) 暴打[暴打] bàodǎ to beat viciously 省心[省心] shěngxīn to cause no trouble; to be spared worry; worry-free 呈递[呈遞] chéngdì to present; to submit 翻供[翻供] fāngòng to retract testimony; to withdraw a confession 刑讯[刑訊] xíngxùn interrogation under torture; inquisition 攀[攀] pān to climb (by pulling oneself up); to implicate; to claim connections of higher status 顽[頑] wán mischievous; obstinate; to play; stupid; stubborn; naughty 尝试[嘗試] chángshì to try; to attempt; CL:次[ci4] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep38/25 words - 11 min 放水[放水] fàngshuǐ to turn on the water; to let water out; to throw a game (sports) 进出[進出] jìnchū to enter or exit; to go through 多重[多重] duōchóng multi- (faceted, cultural, ethnic etc) 棺材[棺材] guāncai coffin; CL:具[ju4],口[kou3] 撬[撬] qiào to lift; to pry open; to lever open 颠簸[顛簸] diānbǒ to shake; to jolt; to bump 绑[綁] bǎng to tie; bind or fasten together; to kidnap 家信[家信] jiāxìn letter (to or from) home 更为[更為] gèngwéi even more 不时之需[不時之需] bùshízhīxū a possible period of want or need 逍[逍] xiāo leisurely; easy-going 恩惠[恩惠] ēnhuì favor; grace 土产[土產] tǔchǎn produced locally; local product (with distinctive native features) 回廊[迴廊] huíláng winding corridor; cloister; ambulatory (covered walkway around a cloister) 众说纷纭[眾說紛紜] zhòngshuōfēnyún opinions differ (idiom) 抓获[抓獲] zhuāhuò to arrest 暴徒[暴徒] bàotú bandit; thug; ruffian 大怒[大怒] dànù angry; indignant 调查结果[調查結果] diàochájiéguǒ results (of an investigation, poll) 张贴[張貼] zhāngtiē to post (a notice); to advertise 画像[畫像] huàxiàng portrait; to do a portrait of sb 千真万确[千真萬確] qiānzhēnwànquè absolutely true (idiom); manifold; true from many points of view 蛮力[蠻力] mánlì brute force 无处不在[無處不在] wúchùbùzài to be everywhere 一生[一生] yīshēng all one's life; throughout one's life //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep38/50 words - 21 min 松快[鬆快] sōngkuai less crowded; relieved; relaxed; to relax 追逼[追逼] zhuībī to pursue closely; to press; to demand (payment); to extort (a concession) 无稽之谈[無稽之談] wújīzhītán complete nonsense (idiom) 位极人臣[位極人臣] wèijírénchén to have reached the highest official positions 睥睨[睥睨] bìnì to look disdainfully out of the corner of one's eye 万世[萬世] wànshì all ages 置之不理[置之不理] zhìzhībùlǐ to pay no heed to (idiom); to ignore; to brush aside 不可理喻[不可理喻] bùkělǐyù to be impervious to reason (idiom); unreasonable 有恃无恐[有恃無恐] yǒushìwúkǒng secure in the knowledge that one has backing 补药[補藥] bǔyào tonic 年假[年假] niánjià annual leave; New Year holidays 懒惰[懶惰] lǎnduò idle; lazy 勤快[勤快] qínkuài diligent; hardworking 毒药[毒藥] dúyào poison 取决[取決] qǔjué to depend upon; to hinge upon 乌[烏] wū crow; black 发作[發作] fāzuò to flare up; to break out 解药[解藥] jiěyào antidote 就任[就任] jiùrèn to take office; to assume a post 宁死不屈[寧死不屈] nìngsǐbùqū rather die than submit (idiom) 煞气[煞氣] shāqì to vent one's anger on (an innocent party); to take it out on (sb) 随心所欲[隨心所欲] suíxīnsuǒyù to follow one's heart's desires; to do as one pleases (idiom) 澶[澶] chán still (as of water); still water 服毒[服毒] fúdú to take poison 非死不可[非死不可] Fēisǐbùkě Facebook (Internet slang, pun reading "you must die") //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep38/75 words - 33 min 乔装[喬裝] qiáozhuāng to pretend; to feign; to disguise oneself 僻[僻] pì biased; low; rustic; secluded 炷[炷] zhù wick of an oil lamp; to burn (incense etc); classifier for lit incense sticks 磨[磨] mó to rub; to grind; to polish; to sharpen; to wear down; to die out; to waste time; to pester; to insist 药丸[藥丸] yàowán pill; CL:粒[li4] 牵线[牽線] qiānxiàn to pull strings; to manipulate (a puppet); to control from behind the scene; to mediate 木偶[木偶] mù'ǒu puppet 罗网[羅網] luówǎng net; fishing net; bird net 可笑[可笑] kěxiào funny; ridiculous 裁撤[裁撤] cáichè to dissolve an organisation 纵观[縱觀] zòngguān to survey comprehensively; an overall survey 古今[古今] gǔjīn then and now; ancient and modern 统一[統一] tǒngyī to unify; to unite; to integrate 并入[併入] bìngrù to merge into; to incorporate in 法规[法規] fǎguī legislation; statute 驳回[駁回] bóhuí to reject; to turn down; to overrule 消除[消除] xiāochú to eliminate; to remove 宽大[寬大] kuāndà spacious; wide; lenient 恶魔[惡魔] èmó demon; fiend 行径[行徑] xíngjìng path; conduct; behavior 原样[原樣] yuányàng original shape; the same as before 香火[香火] xiānghuǒ incense burning in front of a temple; burning joss sticks 本领[本領] běnlǐng skill; ability; capability; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 相传[相傳] xiāngchuán to pass on; to hand down; tradition has it that ...; according to legend 准则[準則] zhǔnzé norm; standard; criterion //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep38/88 words - 40 min 公正[公正] gōngzhèng just; fair; equitable 污[污] wū dirty; filthy; foul; corrupt; to smear; to defile; dirt; filth 垢[垢] gòu dirt; disgrace 自创[自創] zìchuàng to create; to come up with (an idea etc) 切身[切身] qièshēn direct; concerning oneself; personal 扮演[扮演] bànyǎn to play the role of; to act 罪有应得[罪有應得] zuìyǒuyīngdé guilty and deserves to be punished (idiom); entirely appropriate chastisement; the punishment fits the crime 悔悟[悔悟] huǐwù to repent 失察[失察] shīchá to fail in observing or supervising; to miss; to let sth slip through 重罚[重罰] zhòngfá to punish severely 切切[切切] qièqiè urgently; eagerly; worried; (urge sb to) be sure to; it is absolutely essential to (follow the above instruction) 撒谎[撒謊] sāhuǎng to tell lies 答话[答話] dáhuà to reply; to answer //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep39/25 words - 12 min 铲[鏟] chǎn to shovel; to remove; spade; shovel 锄[鋤] chú a hoe; to hoe or dig; to weed; to get rid of 声称[聲稱] shēngchēng to claim; to state; to proclaim; to assert 讯问[訊問] xùnwèn to interrogate; to ask about 看守[看守] kānshǒu to guard; to watch over 强劲[強勁] qiángjìng strong; powerful; robust 果真[果真] guǒzhēn really; as expected; sure enough; if indeed...; if it's really... 装模作样[裝模作樣] zhuāngmózuòyàng to put on an act (idiom); to show affectation; to indulge in histrionics 仇人[仇人] chóurén foe; one's personal enemy 苟延残喘[苟延殘喘] gǒuyáncánchuǎn to struggle on whilst at death's door (idiom) 先下手为强[先下手為強] xiānxiàshǒuwéiqiáng strike first and gain the upper hand (idiom, martial arts term); Making the first move is an advantage. 要旨[要旨] yàozhǐ the gist (of a text or argument); the main points 欺君罔上[欺君罔上] qījūnwǎngshàng to dupe one's sovereign 服软[服軟] fúruǎn to admit defeat; to give in; to acknowledge a mistake; to apologize; to be amenable to persuasion 孀[孀] shuāng widow 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 偏激[偏激] piānjī extreme (usu. of thoughts, speech, circumstances) 金牌[金牌] jīnpái gold medal; CL:枚[mei2] 假意[假意] jiǎyì hypocrisy; insincerity 糟糕[糟糕] zāogāo too bad; how terrible; what bad luck; terrible; bad 随后[隨後] suíhòu soon after 疑问[疑問] yíwèn question; interrogation; doubt 曾几何时[曾幾何時] céngjǐhéshí just a while before; not so long ago; everyone can remember when.. 拖延时间[拖延時間] tuōyánshíjiān to procrastinate; to stall for time; to filibuster 擅闯[擅闖] shànchuǎng to enter without permission; to trespass //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep39/50 words - 22 min 顺口[順口] shùnkǒu to read smoothly (of text); to blurt out (without thinking); to suit one's taste (of food) 候审[候審] hòushěn awaiting trial 同胞[同胞] tóngbāo born of the same parents; sibling; fellow citizen; compatriot 妹子[妹子] mèizi (dialect) younger sister; girl 优柔寡断[優柔寡斷] yōuróuguǎduàn indecisive; irresolute 操纵[操縱] cāozòng to operate; to control; to rig; to manipulate 急性子[急性子] jíxìngzi impetuous person; excitable person 无关痛痒[無關痛癢] wúguāntòngyǎng not to affect sb; irrelevant; of no importance; insignificant 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]) 责骂[責罵] zémà to scold 爆[爆] bào to explode or burst; to quick fry or quick boil 民怨沸腾[民怨沸騰] mínyuànfèiténg seething discontent (idiom); popular grievances boil over 记忆犹新[記憶猶新] jìyìyóuxīn to remain fresh in one's memory (idiom) 捕获[捕獲] bǔhuò to catch; to capture; to seize 举报[舉報] jǔbào to report (malefactors to the police); to denounce 层层[層層] céngcéng layer upon layer 述[述] shù to state; to tell; to narrate; to relate 吻合[吻合] wěnhé to be a good fit; to be identical with; to adjust oneself to; to fit in 可信[可信] kěxìn trustworthy 同级[同級] tóngjí on the same level; ranking equally 监察[監察] jiānchá to supervise; to control 尽快[儘快] jǐnkuài as quickly as possible; as soon as possible; with all speed 总要[總要] zǒngyào nevertheless 内弟[內弟] nèidì wife's younger brother 乱七八糟[亂七八糟] luànqībāzāo everything in disorder (idiom); in a hideous mess; at sixes and sevens //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep39/75 words - 31 min 乱麻[亂麻] luànmá lit. tangled skein; in a tremendous muddle; confused 宽宥[寬宥] kuānyòu to pardon; to forgive 历[歷] lì to experience; to undergo; to pass through; all; each; every; history 相容[相容] xiāngróng compatible; consistent; to tolerate (each other) 划算[划算] huásuàn to calculate; to weigh (pros and cons); to view as profitable; worthwhile; value for money; cost-effective 呈送[呈送] chéngsòng to present; to render 众所周知[眾所周知] zhòngsuǒzhōuzhī as everyone knows (idiom) 担保[擔保] dānbǎo to guarantee; to vouch for 轻信[輕信] qīngxìn to easily trust; gullible; naïve 含混[含混] hánhùn vague; unclear; ambiguous 法理[法理] fǎlǐ legal principle; jurisprudence 受审[受審] shòushěn on trial (for a crime); to stand trial 酷烈[酷烈] kùliè intense; brutal; fierce 所能[所能] suǒnéng according to one's capabilities; what sb is capable of 秉公[秉公] bǐnggōng justly; impartially 降旨[降旨] jiàngzhǐ to issue an imperial edict 附议[附議] fùyì to second a motion 老糊涂[老糊塗] lǎohútu dotard 强辩[強辯] qiǎngbiàn to argue strenuously or with sophistry; to quibble 消气[消氣] xiāoqì to cool one's temper 变本加厉[變本加厲] biànběnjiālì lit. change to more severe (idiom); to become more intense (esp. of shortcoming); to aggravate; to intensify 勾当[勾當] gòudàng shady business 顺水推舟[順水推舟] shùnshuǐtuīzhōu lit. to push the boat with the current; fig. to take advantage of the situation for one's own benefit 收场[收場] shōuchǎng the end; an ending; to wind down; to conclude 发明[發明] fāmíng to invent; an invention; CL:個|个[ge4] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep39/91 words - 40 min 不敬[不敬] bùjìng disrespect; irreverent; rude; insufficiently respectful (to a superior) 哑[啞] yǎ dumb; mute; hoarse; husky; unexploded (of artillery shell etc) 年兄[年兄] niánxiōng lit. older brother; fig. fellow students who are successful in the imperial examinations 类似[類似] lèisì similar; analogous 酒楼[酒樓] jiǔlóu restaurant 痛痛快快[痛痛快快] tòngtongkuàikuài immediately; without a moment's hesitation; with alacrity; firing from the hip 纯粹[純粹] chúncuì pure; unadulterated; purely; completely 顺气[順氣] shùnqì nice; pleasant 没命[沒命] méimìng to lose one's life; to die; recklessly; desperately 栽赃[栽贓] zāizāng to frame sb (by planting sth on them) 诬陷[誣陷] wūxiàn to entrap; to frame; to plant false evidence against sb 墨[墨] mò ink stick; China ink; CL:塊|块[kuai4]; corporal punishment consisting of tattooing characters on the victim's forehead 供词[供詞] gòngcí confession; statement; Taiwan pr. [gong1 ci2] 尘埃落定[塵埃落定] chén'āiluòdìng lit. the dust has settled (idiom); fig. to get sorted out; to be finalized 所料[所料] suǒliào expectation; what one anticipates 捕拿[捕拿] bǔná to arrest; to capture; to catch //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep40/25 words - 7 min 愚笨[愚笨] yúbèn stupid; clumsy 胡作非为[胡作非為] húzuòfēiwéi to run amok (idiom); to commit outrages 蓝[藍] lán blue; indigo plant 瑾[瑾] jǐn brilliancy (of gems) 宿命[宿命] sùmìng predestination; karma 光阴[光陰] guāngyīn time available 撇开[撇開] piēkāi to disregard; to leave aside 黜[黜] chù to dismiss from office; to expel 帝位[帝位] dìwèi imperial throne 窖[窖] jiào cellar 状元[狀元] zhuàngyuán top scorer in the palace examination (highest rank of the Imperial examination system); see 榜眼[bang3 yan3] and 探花[tan4 hua1]; top scorer in college entrance examination 高考[gao1 kao3]; (fig.) the most brilliantly talented person in the field; leading light 畅快[暢快] chàngkuài carefree 松口[鬆口] sōngkǒu to let go of sth held in one's mouth; (fig.) to relent; to yield 反思[反思] fǎnsī to think back over sth; to review; to revisit; to rethink; reflection; reassessment 轻视[輕視] qīngshì contempt; contemptuous; to despise; to scorn; scornful 活生生[活生生] huóshēngshēng real (people); living (artist); while still alive (e.g. skinned alive) 谋取[謀取] móuqǔ to seek; to strive for; to obtain; see also 牟取[mou2 qu3] 令人发指[令人髮指] lìngrénfàzhǐ to make one's hair stand up in anger (idiom); to raise people's hackles 人命关天[人命關天] rénmìngguāntiān human life is beyond value (idiom) 消磨[消磨] xiāomó to wear down; to sap; to whittle away; to while away; to idle away 气数[氣數] qìshu fate; destiny; one's lot 气馁[氣餒] qìněi to be discouraged 暗箭[暗箭] ànjiàn attack by a hidden enemy; a stab in the back 阴谋诡计[陰謀詭計] yīnmóuguǐjì crafty plots and machinations (idiom) 谋臣[謀臣] móuchén imperial strategic adviser; expert on strategy //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep40/50 words - 22 min 招架[招架] zhāojià to resist; to ward off; to hold one's own; to receive guests 尸位素餐[尸位素餐] shīwèisùcān to hold a sinecure (idiom) 病秧子[病秧子] bìngyāngzi (coll.) invalid; sickly person 搞不好[搞不好] gǎobuhǎo (coll.) maybe; perhaps 伪证[偽證] wěizhèng perjury 同谋[同謀] tóngmóu to conspire with sb; to plot; a conspirator; a partner in crime; an accomplice 不怀好意[不懷好意] bùhuáihǎoyì to harbor evil designs; to harbor malicious intentions 文人[文人] wénrén scholar; literati 遭受[遭受] zāoshòu to suffer; to sustain (loss, misfortune) 抚慰[撫慰] fǔwèi to console; to comfort; to soothe 惜[惜] xī to cherish; to begrudge; to pity; Taiwan pr. [xi2] 分割[分割] fēngē to cut up; to break up 上头[上頭] shàngtou above; on top of; on the surface of 险些[險些] xiǎnxiē narrowly; almost; nearly 三月[三月] Sānyuè March; third month (of the lunar year) 允准[允准] yǔnzhǔn to approve; to permit; approval; permission 死不瞑目[死不瞑目] sǐbùmíngmù dead but will not close the eyes (idiom); to die with a remaining grievance 昭雪[昭雪] zhāoxuě to exonerate; to clear (from an accusation); to rehabilitate 亡者[亡者] wángzhě the deceased 污点[污點] wūdiǎn stain; taint 公告[公告] gōnggào post; announcement 安息[安息] ānxī to rest; to go to sleep; to rest in peace; (history) Parthia 未了[未了] wèiliǎo unfinished; outstanding (business); unfulfilled 听会[聽會] tīnghuì to attend a meeting (and hear what is discussed) 哭丧[哭喪] kūsāng to wail at a funeral; formal wailing while offering sacrifice to the departed //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep40/75 words - 37 min 偏见[偏見] piānjiàn prejudice 欣赏[欣賞] xīnshǎng to appreciate; to enjoy; to admire 裂痕[裂痕] lièhén crack; gap; split 不足为怪[不足為怪] bùzúwéiguài not at all surprising (idiom) 漫天[漫天] màntiān lit. to fill the whole sky; everywhere; as far as the eye can see 发散[發散] fāsàn to disperse; to diverge 问候[問候] wènhòu to give one's respects; to send a greeting; (fig.) (coll.) to make offensive reference to (somebody dear to the person to whom one is speaking) 剧毒[劇毒] jùdú highly toxic; extremely poisonous 翻遍[翻遍] fānbiàn to rummage through; to turn everything over; to ransack 自身难保[自身難保] zìshēnnánbǎo powerless to defend oneself (idiom); helpless 百足[百足] bǎizú centipede; millipede 死而不僵[死而不僵] sǐ'érbùjiāng dead but showing no signs of rigor mortis; to die hard (idiom); to die yet not be vanquished (idiom) 沉住气[沉住氣] chénzhùqì to keep cool; to stay calm 哀求[哀求] āiqiú to entreat; to implore; to plead 吞噬[吞噬] tūnshì to swallow; to engulf; to gobble up 消解[消解] xiāojiě to eliminate; to dispel; resolution 当红[當紅] dānghóng currently popular (of movie stars, singers etc) 感想[感想] gǎnxiǎng impressions; reflections; thoughts; CL:通[tong4],個|个[ge4] 拧[擰] níng to pinch; wring 殓[殮] liàn to prepare a dead body for coffin 毒性[毒性] dúxìng toxicity 探看[探看] tànkàn to visit; to go to see what's going on 赞同[贊同] zàntóng to approve of; to endorse; (vote) in favor 劝解[勸解] quànjiě conciliation; mediation; to mollify; to propitiate; to reconcile 竭[竭] jié to exhaust //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep40/87 words - 40 min 协力[協力] xiélì to unite in common effort 渡过[渡過] dùguò to cross over; to pass through 歼灭[殲滅] jiānmiè to wipe out; to crush; to annihilate 遗愿[遺願] yíyuàn final wishes of the departed 弹珠[彈珠] dànzhū marbles 最少[最少] zuìshǎo at least; minimum; lowest (amount); minimal 鸡蛋[雞蛋] jīdàn (chicken) egg; hen's egg; CL:個|个[ge4],打[da2] 禁地[禁地] jìndì forbidden area; restricted area; (fig.) sth considered off-limits 仅供[僅供] jǐngōng only for 遗迹[遺跡] yíjì trace; vestige; historical remains; remnant 逝去[逝去] shìqù to elapse; to pass away; to die; demise 找回[找回] zhǎohuí to retrieve //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep41/25 words - 9 min 有惊无险[有驚無險] yǒujīngwúxiǎn to be more scared than hurt (idiom); to get through a daunting experience without mishap 缓和[緩和] huǎnhé to ease (tension); to alleviate; to moderate; to allay; to make more mild 尽早[儘早] jǐnzǎo as early as possible 风景[風景] fēngjǐng scenery; landscape; CL:個|个[ge4] 动问[動問] dòngwèn may I ask 年下[年下] niánxià lunar new year 争气[爭氣] zhēngqì to work hard for sth; to resolve on improvement; determined not to fall short 端的[端的] duāndì really; after all; details; particulars 抄写[抄寫] chāoxiě to copy; to transcribe 佛经[佛經] Fójīng Buddhist texts; scripture 误事[誤事] wùshì to hold things up; to make a botch of things 替换[替換] tìhuàn to exchange; to replace; to substitute for; to switch 抬举[抬舉] táijǔ to lift sth up; to elevate sb; to honor sb (with compliments, gifts, promotions etc); to show great regard; to speak highly 体面[體面] tǐmiàn dignity; face (as in "losing face"); honorable; creditable; (of sb's appearance) presentable; respectable 筋[筋] jīn muscle; tendon; veins visible under the skin; sth resembling tendons or veins (e.g. fiber in a vegetable) 活血[活血] huóxuè to improve blood circulation (Chinese medicine) 膏药[膏藥] gāoyao herbal plaster applied to a wound 敷[敷] fū to spread; to lay out; to apply (powder, ointment etc); sufficient (to cover); enough 要得[要得] yàodé good; fine 怀胎[懷胎] huáitāi to become pregnant; to carry a child in the womb 前后[前後] qiánhòu around; from beginning to end; all around; front and rear 成人[成人] chéngrén adult 早夭[早夭] zǎoyāo to die young; Taiwan pr. [zao3 yao3] 讲理[講理] jiǎnglǐ to argue; to reason with sb; to talk sense; to be reasonable 疙瘩[疙瘩] gēda swelling or lump on skin; pimple; knot; preoccupation; problem //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep41/50 words - 21 min 刁难[刁難] diāonàn to be hard on sb; to deliberately make things difficult 老人[老人] lǎorén old man or woman; the elderly; one's aged parents or grandparents 供状[供狀] gòngzhuàng written confession 冷笑[冷笑] lěngxiào to sneer; to laugh grimly; grin of dissatisfaction (bitterness, helplessness, indignation etc); bitter, grim, sarcastic or angry smile 指认[指認] zhǐrèn to identify 授意[授意] shòuyì to inspire; to incite 设置[設置] shèzhì to set up; to install 设局[設局] shèjú to set a trap 四十[四十] sìshí forty; 40 自食其果[自食其果] zìshíqíguǒ to eat one's own fruit (idiom); fig. suffering the consequences of one's own action; to reap what one has sown 陛[陛] bì the steps to the throne 笔墨[筆墨] bǐmò pen and ink; words; writing 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) 喘气[喘氣] chuǎnqì to breathe deeply; to pant 职衔[職銜] zhíxián title (position within an organization) 文采[文采] wéncǎi literary talent; literary grace; rich and bright colors 拿不准[拿不准] nábùzhǔn in doubt; unsure of sth; unable to decide; indecisive 架势[架勢] jiàshi attitude; position (on an issue etc) 时下[時下] shíxià at present; right now 络[絡] luò net-like object; to hold sth in place with a net; to wind; to twist; (TCM) channels in the human body 拖进[拖進] tuōjìn to drag in 经世[經世] jīngshì statecraft 洞悉[洞悉] dòngxī to clearly understand 时事[時事] shíshì current trends; the present situation; how things are going 明达[明達] míngdá reasonable; of good judgment //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep41/75 words - 29 min 饱学[飽學] bǎoxué learned; erudite; scholarly 交谈[交談] jiāotán to discuss; to converse; chat; discussion 对谈[對談] duìtán to talk with sb (face to face); discussion; talk; chat 忤[忤] wǔ disobedient; unfilial 擅权[擅權] shànquán to arrogate power 封二[封二] fēng'èr inside front cover 娴雅[嫻雅] xiányǎ refined; graceful; elegant; serene 烈火[烈火] lièhuǒ raging inferno; blaze 烹[烹] pēng cooking method; to boil sb alive (capital punishment in imperial China) 繁花[繁花] fánhuā flourishing blossom; a mass of flowers; luxuriant flowers 锦[錦] jǐn brocade; embroidered work; bright 坏人[壞人] huàirén bad person; villain 私信[私信] sīxìn private correspondence; personal letter; (computing) personal message (PM); to message sb 胡搅蛮缠[胡攪蠻纏] hújiǎománchán to pester endlessly (idiom); an annoying troublemaker 岔开[岔開] chàkāi to diverge; to branch off the road; to change (the subject) 看热闹[看熱鬧] kànrènao to enjoy watching a bustling scene; to go where the crowds are 没分寸[沒分寸] méifēncùn inappropriate; bad-mannered 不要紧[不要緊] bùyàojǐn unimportant; not serious; it doesn't matter; never mind; it looks all right, but 护短[護短] hùduǎn to defend sb (a relative, friend or oneself) despite knowing that that person is in the wrong 怒气[怒氣] nùqì anger 头发[頭髮] tóufa hair (on the head) 迷迷糊糊[迷迷糊糊] mímíhūhū in a daze; bewildered 打消[打消] dǎxiāo to dispel (doubts, misgivings etc); to give up on 栋梁[棟梁] dòngliáng ridgepole; ridgepole and beams; person able to bear heavy responsibility; mainstay (of organization); pillar (of state) 销声匿迹[銷聲匿跡] xiāoshēngnìjì to vanish without trace (idiom); to lie low //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep41/100 words - 34 min 好比[好比] hǎobǐ to be just like; can be compared to 无影无踪[無影無蹤] wúyǐngwúzōng to disappear without trace (idiom) 淡出[淡出] dànchū to fade out (cinema); to withdraw from (politics, acting etc); to fade from (memory) 众人[眾人] zhòngrén everyone 视线[視線] shìxiàn line of sight 进身[進身] jìnshēn to get oneself promoted to a higher rank 心血[心血] xīnxuè heart's blood; expenditure (for some project); meticulous care 唯恐[唯恐] wéikǒng for fear that; lest; also written 惟恐 低微[低微] dīwēi meager (wages); humble (social status); feeble (voice) 假想[假想] jiǎxiǎng imaginary; virtual; to imagine; hypothesis 虚无[虛無] xūwú nothingness 绝境[絕境] juéjìng desperate straits 二月[二月] Èryuè February; second month (of the lunar year) 拾[拾] shí to pick up; to collate or arrange; ten (banker's anti-fraud numeral) 正定[正定] Zhèngdìng Zhengding county in Shijiazhuang 石家莊|石家庄[Shi2 jia1 zhuang1], Hebei 晚饭[晚飯] wǎnfàn evening meal; dinner; supper; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4],餐[can1] 刑律[刑律] xínglǜ criminal law 相干[相干] xiānggān relevant; to have to do with; coherent (Physics: light etc) 历次[歷次] lìcì each (item in sequence); successive 凶[凶] xiōng vicious; fierce; ominous; inauspicious; famine; variant of 兇|凶[xiong1] 选士[選士] xuǎnshì selected outstanding scholars (in former times); cream of the crop 考核[考核] kǎohé to examine; to check up on; to assess; to review; appraisal; review; evaluation 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] 征询[徵詢] zhēngxún to consult; to query; to solicit opinion 头破血流[頭破血流] tóupòxuèliú lit. head broken and blood flowing; fig. badly bruised //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep41/125 words - 37 min 流弊[流弊] liúbì malpractice; long-running abuse 见效[見效] jiànxiào to have the desired effect 甚微[甚微] shènwēi very small; very little; scant; minimal 担纲[擔綱] dāngāng to play the leading role 歪风[歪風] wāifēng unhealthy trend; noxious influence 私心[私心] sīxīn selfishness; selfish motives 方方面面[方方面面] fāngfāngmiànmiàn all sides; all aspects; multi-faceted 地域[地域] dìyù area; district; region 姻亲[姻親] yīnqīn affinity; in-laws 因素[因素] yīnsù element; factor; CL:個|个[ge4] 当选[當選] dāngxuǎn to be elected; to be selected 杜绝[杜絕] dùjué to put an end to 压力[壓力] yālì pressure 不仅如此[不僅如此] bùjǐnrúcǐ not only that, but ... 衡[衡] héng to weigh; weight; measure 士子[士子] shìzǐ official; scholar (old) 迫于[迫於] pòyú constrained; restricted; forced to; under pressure to do sth 限[限] xiàn limit; bound; to set a limit (on) 吏治[吏治] lìzhì style of governing (of minor official); achievement in office 血流成河[血流成河] xuèliúchénghé rivers of blood (idiom); bloodbath 圆融[圓融] yuánróng accommodating; (Buddhism) completely integrated 意下如何[意下如何] yìxiàrúhé how about it?; what do you think? 门阀[門閥] ménfá rich and powerful family 亲朋好友[親朋好友] qīnpénghǎoyǒu friends and family; kith and kin 模[模] mó to imitate; model; norm; pattern //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep41/130 words - 41 min 库房[庫房] kùfáng storeroom; warehouse 医术[醫術] yīshù medical expertise; art of healing 一蹶不振[一蹶不振] yījuébùzhèn one stumble, unable to rise (idiom); a setback leading to total collapse; ruined at a stroke; unable to recover after a minor hitch 庶民[庶民] shùmín the multitude of common people (in highbrow literature); plebeian 遥不可及[遙不可及] yáobùkějí unattainable; far-fetched; out of reach; exceedingly remote or distant //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep42/25 words - 11 min 玲珑[玲瓏] línglóng (onom.) clink of jewels; exquisite; detailed and fine; clever; nimble 复辟[復辟] fùbì to recover one's power or authority; restoration (of a past regime) 治罪[治罪] zhìzuì to punish sb (for a crime) 言官[言官] yánguān imperial censor 天资[天資] tiānzī innate talent; gift; flair; native resource; dowry 争强好胜[爭強好勝] zhēngqiánghàoshèng competitive; ambitious and aggressive; to desire to beat others 承继[承繼] chéngjì adoption (e.g. of a nephew as a son); to inherit 小惩大诫[小懲大誡] xiǎochéngdàjiè lit. to punish a little to prevent a lot (idiom); to criticize former mistakes firmly to prevent large scale repetition 偏执[偏執] piānzhí prejudice; bigotry 秘密[秘密] mìmì secret; CL:個|个[ge4] 你我[你我] nǐwǒ you and I; everyone; all of us (in society); we (people in general) 超越[超越] chāoyuè to surpass; to exceed; to transcend 蝇[蠅] yíng fly; musca; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 苟[苟] gǒu if; supposing; careless; negligent; temporarily 斤斤计较[斤斤計較] jīnjīnjìjiào to haggle over every ounce; (fig.) to fuss over minor matters; to split hairs 嘱[囑] zhǔ to enjoin; to implore; to urge 不但[不但] bùdàn not only (... but also...) 遵守[遵守] zūnshǒu to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement) 扣上[扣上] kòushàng to buckle up; to fasten 杀戮[殺戮] shālù to massacre; to slaughter 千古罪人[千古罪人] qiāngǔzuìrén sb condemned by history (idiom) 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 忽[忽] hū to neglect; to overlook; to ignore; suddenly 血液[血液] xuèyè blood 尖[尖] jiān point (of needle); sharp; shrewd; pointed //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep42/50 words - 19 min 炮制[炮製] páozhì to concoct; to invent; to fabricate; to produce; to process; processing and curing (Chinese medicine) 花茶[花茶] huāchá scented tea; CL:杯[bei1],壺|壶[hu2] 峨[峨] é lofty; name of a mountain 嵋[嵋] méi see 峨嵋山[E2 mei2 Shan1] 峰[峰] fēng (of a mountain) high and tapered peak or summit; mountain-like in appearance; highest level; classifier for camels 绿茶[綠茶] lǜchá green tea 闽[閩] Mǐn short name for Fujian province 福建[Fu2 jian4]; also pr. [Min2] 白水[白水] báishuǐ plain water 失口[失口] shīkǒu slip of the tongue; indiscretion; to blurt out a secret 幸喜[幸喜] xìngxǐ fortunately 解惑[解惑] jiěhuò to dispel doubts; to clear up confusion 无不[無不] wúbù none lacking; none missing; everything is there; everyone without exception 苦役[苦役] kǔyì forced labor; corvée; penal servitude 还乡[還鄉] huánxiāng to return home; fig. to retire from public life 流落[流落] liúluò to wander about destitute; to be stranded 异地[異地] yìdì different place; abroad 隐姓埋名[隱姓埋名] yǐnxìngmáimíng to conceal one's identity; living incognito 校尉[校尉] xiàowèi military officer 熟识[熟識] shúshi to be well acquainted with; to know well 部队[部隊] bùduì army; armed forces; troops; force; unit; CL:個|个[ge4] 坐以待毙[坐以待斃] zuòyǐdàibì to sit and wait for death (idiom); resigned to one's fate 屠刀[屠刀] túdāo butcher's knife; abattoir hatchet 恶战[惡戰] èzhàn hard fighting; fierce battle 防线[防線] fángxiàn defensive line or perimeter; CL:道[dao4] 以军[以軍] yǐjūn Israeli soldiers //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep42/75 words - 24 min 立国[立國] lìguó to found a country 灭掉[滅掉] mièdiào to eliminate 引以为傲[引以為傲] yǐnyǐwéi'ào to be intensely proud of sth (idiom) 太平[太平] tàipíng peace and security 数万[數萬] shùwàn several tens of thousands; many thousand 毡[氈] zhān felt (fabric) 奋战[奮戰] fènzhàn to fight bravely; (fig.) to struggle; to work hard 军力[軍力] jūnlì military power 危殆[危殆] wēidài grave danger; in jeopardy; in a critical condition 伤亡[傷亡] shāngwáng casualties; injuries and deaths 惨重[慘重] cǎnzhòng disastrous 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 原地[原地] yuándì (in) the original place; the place where one currently is; place of origin; local (product) 休整[休整] xiūzhěng to rest and reorganize (military) 山口[山口] shānkǒu mountain pass 沦为[淪為] lúnwéi to sink down to; to be reduced to (sth inferior) 焚烧[焚燒] fénshāo to burn; to set on fire 剽悍[剽悍] piāohàn swift and fierce 友军[友軍] yǒujūn friendly forces; allies 万丈[萬丈] wànzhàng lit. ten thousand fathoms; fig. extremely high or deep; lofty; bottomless 钦定[欽定] qīndìng compiled and published by Imperial command (old) 悲愤[悲憤] bēifèn grief and indignation 徐缓[徐緩] xúhuǎn slow; sluggish; lazily; to slow down 认错[認錯] rèncuò to admit an error; to acknowledge one's mistake 后世[後世] hòushì later generations //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep42/100 words - 39 min 望见[望見] wàngjiàn to espy; to spot 获救[獲救] huòjiù to rescue; to be rescued 假话[假話] jiǎhuà a lie; untrue statement; misstatement 死不了[死不了] sǐbùliǎo Portulaca Sundial (a type of plant) 反叛[反叛] fǎnpàn to rebel; to revolt 身亡[身亡] shēnwáng to die 乡下[鄉下] xiāngxia countryside; rural area; CL:個|个[ge4] 生还[生還] shēnghuán to return alive; to survive 疗伤[療傷] liáoshāng healing; to heal; to make healthy again 不日[不日] bùrì within the next few days; in a few days time 此外[此外] cǐwài besides; in addition; moreover; furthermore 由不得[由不得] yóubude cannot help; to be beyond control of 安营[安營] ānyíng to pitch camp; to camp 寨[寨] zhài stronghold; stockade; camp; (stockaded) village 入住[入住] rùzhù to check in (at a hotel etc) 赶路[趕路] gǎnlù to hasten on with one's journey; to hurry on 杀生[殺生] shāshēng to take the life of a living creature 动物[動物] dòngwù animal; CL:隻|只[zhi1],群[qun2],個|个[ge4] 老是[老是] lǎoshi always 跳井[跳井] tiàojǐng to jump into a well (to drown oneself, esp. of ladies in fiction) 淮[淮] Huái name of a river 有请[有請] yǒuqǐng to request the pleasure of seeing sb; to ask sb in; to ask sb to do sth (e.g. make a speech) 野外[野外] yěwài countryside; areas outside the city 帐子[帳子] zhàngzi mosquito net; CL:頂|顶[ding3] 温度[溫度] wēndù temperature; CL:個|个[ge4] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep42/105 words - 41 min 适宜[適宜] shìyí suitable; appropriate 去取[去取] qùqǔ to accept or reject 促[促] cù urgent; hurried; to urge; to promote; to urge haste; close; intimate 匀[勻] yún even; well-distributed; uniform; to distribute evenly; to share 医道[醫道] yīdào art of healing; medical skill //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep43/25 words - 17 min 名医[名醫] míngyī famous doctor 扎针[扎針] zhāzhēn to give or have an acupuncture treatment 打紧[打緊] dǎjǐn important 病例[病例] bìnglì (medical) case; occurrence of illness 姨[姨] yí mother's sister; aunt 拔毒[拔毒] bádú draw out pus by applying a plaster to the affected area 挫[挫] cuò obstructed; to fail; to oppress; to repress; to lower the tone; to bend back; to dampen 疼死[疼死] téngsǐ to really hurt 失态[失態] shītài to forget one's manners; to forget oneself; to lose self-control (in a situation) 明言[明言] míngyán to say clearly; to argue clearly; to pronounce; pronounced 病症[病症] bìngzhèng disease; illness 医家[醫家] yījiā healer; physician; medical man; doctor (esp. of TCM) 隐私[隱私] yǐnsī secrets; private business; privacy 和静[和靜] Héjìng Xéjing nahiyisi or Hejing county in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang 巴音郭楞蒙古自治州[Ba1 yin1 guo1 leng2 Meng3 gu3 Zi4 zhi4 zhou1], Xinjiang 破釜沉舟[破釜沉舟] pòfǔchénzhōu lit. to break the cauldrons and sink the boats (idiom); fig. to cut off one's means of retreat; to burn one's boats 包围[包圍] bāowéi to surround; to encircle; to hem in 遗诏[遺詔] yízhào posthumous edict (of former emperor) 事不关己[事不關己] shìbùguānjǐ a matter of no concern to oneself (idiom) 三长两短[三長兩短] sānchángliǎngduǎn unexpected misfortune; unexpected accident; sudden death 看在眼里[看在眼裡] kànzàiyǎnli to observe; to take it all in 可欺[可欺] kěqī gullible; easily bullied; weak 下诏[下詔] xiàzhào to hand down an imperial edict 断绝[斷絕] duànjué to sever; to break off 留守[留守] liúshǒu to stay behind to take care of things 骨架[骨架] gǔjià framework; skeleton //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep43/50 words - 28 min 写字[寫字] xiězì to write characters 站岗[站崗] zhàngǎng to stand guard; to serve on sentry duty 女扮男装[女扮男裝] nǚbànnánzhuāng (of a woman) to dress as a man (idiom) 混进[混進] hùnjìn to infiltrate; to sneak into 队伍[隊伍] duìwǔ ranks; troops; queue; line; procession; CL:個|个[ge4],支[zhi1],條|条[tiao2] 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) 定夺[定奪] dìngduó to make a decision; to determine 谟[謨] mó plan; to practice 识时务[識時務] shíshíwù to have a clear view of things; to adapt to circumstances 堵住[堵住] dǔzhù to block up 师姐[師姐] shījiě senior female fellow student or apprentice; daughter (older than oneself) of one's teacher 密谋[密謀] mìmóu conspiracy; secret plan; to conspire 要道[要道] yàodào major road; thoroughfare; main road 解毒[解毒] jiědú to detoxify; to relieve fever (in Chinese medicine) 过火[過火] guòhuǒ to go too far (in word or deed); over the top 临阵脱逃[臨陣脫逃] línzhèntuōtáo see 臨陣退縮|临阵退缩[lin2 zhen4 tui4 suo1] 军法[軍法] jūnfǎ martial law 表弟[表弟] biǎodì younger male cousin via female line 僵[僵] jiāng rigid; deadlock; stiff (corpse) 利诱[利誘] lìyòu to use gain as a lure 下调[下調] xiàdiào to demote; to pass down to a lower unit 火速[火速] huǒsù at top speed; at a tremendous lick 赶赴[趕赴] gǎnfù to hurry; to rush 勤王[勤王] qínwáng to serve the king diligently; to save the country in times of danger; to send troops to rescue the king 复[複] fù to repeat; to double; to overlap; complex (not simple); compound; composite; double; diplo-; duplicate; overlapping; to duplicate //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep43/75 words - 31 min 西边[西邊] xībiān west; west side; western part; to the west of 专擅[專擅] zhuānshàn without authorization; to act on one's own initiative 收买[收買] shōumǎi to purchase; to bribe 四境[四境] sìjìng all the borders 前线[前線] qiánxiàn front line; military front; workface; cutting edge 屯[屯] tún to station (soldiers); to store up; village 败坏[敗壞] bàihuài to ruin; to corrupt; to undermine 不复[不復] bùfù no longer; no more 重利[重利] zhònglì high interest; huge profit; to value money highly 将官[將官] jiàngguān general 查验[查驗] cháyàn inspection; to examine 发兵[發兵] fābīng to dispatch an army; to send troops 迅速[迅速] xùnsù rapid; speedy; fast 酿成[釀成] niàngchéng to form gradually; to lead to 势必[勢必] shìbì to be bound to; undoubtedly will 终止[終止] zhōngzhǐ to stop; to terminate (law) 销毁[銷毀] xiāohuǐ to destroy (by melting or burning); to obliterate 串通一气[串通一氣] chuàntōngyīqì to act in collusion (idiom) 反咬一口[反咬一口] fǎnyǎoyīkǒu to make a false countercharge 相遇[相遇] xiāngyù to meet; to encounter; to come across 十分之一[十分之一] shífēnzhīyī one tenth 一打[一打] yīdá dozen 以卵击石[以卵擊石] yǐluǎnjīshí lit. to strike a stone with egg (idiom); to attempt the impossible; to invite disaster by overreaching oneself 合围[合圍] héwéi to surround; to close in around (one's enemy, prey etc) 布防[布防] bùfáng to lay out a defense //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep43/100 words - 36 min 左侧[左側] zuǒcè left side 河道[河道] hédào river course; river channel 我方[我方] wǒfāng our side; we 行军[行軍] xíngjūn a march (army); to march 被动[被動] bèidòng passive 警[警] jǐng to alert; to warn; police 哨[哨] shào a whistle; sentry 出动[出動] chūdòng to start out on a trip; to dispatch troops 掩[掩] yǎn to cover up; to close; to surprise 陡坡[陡坡] dǒupō steep incline; water chute; sluice 固守[固守] gùshǒu to strongly defend one's position; to be entrenched; to cling to 假设[假設] jiǎshè to suppose; to presume; to assume; supposing that ...; if; hypothesis; conjecture 据险[據險] jùxiǎn to rely on natural barriers (for one's defense) 极限[極限] jíxiàn limit; extreme boundary 骠[驃] piào white horse 竹溪[竹溪] Zhúxī Zhuxi county in Shiyan 十堰[Shi2 yan4], Hubei 正面[正面] zhèngmiàn front; obverse side; right side; positive; direct; open 北坡[北坡] běipō north slope 陡[陡] dǒu steep; precipitous; abrubtly; suddenly; unexpectedly 野草[野草] yěcǎo weeds; mistress or prostitute (old) 饬[飭] chì keep in order; stern; to order; direct 思绪[思緒] sīxù train of thought; emotional state; mood; feeling 跟不上[跟不上] gēnbushàng not able to keep up with 顾不上[顧不上] gùbushàng cannot attend to or manage 先锋[先鋒] xiānfēng vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep43/125 words - 40 min 犯上作乱[犯上作亂] fànshàngzuòluàn to rebel against the emperor (idiom) 保驾[保駕] bǎojià (in former times) to escort the emperor (or other important personage); (nowadays) to escort sb (usually jocular) 旗号[旗號] qíhào military banner; flag signal; (fig.) banner (i.e. false pretenses) 逼近[逼近] bījìn to press on towards; to close in on; to approach; to draw near 自投罗网[自投羅網] zìtóuluówǎng to walk right into the trap 领带[領帶] lǐngdài necktie; CL:條|条[tiao2] 坚守[堅守] jiānshǒu to hold fast to; to stick to 援兵[援兵] yuánbīng reinforcement 警戒[警戒] jǐngjiè to warn; to alert; to be on the alert; to stand guard; sentinel 求援[求援] qiúyuán to ask for help 陷落[陷落] xiànluò to surrender (of a fortress); to fall (to the enemy); subsidence (of land) 向西[向西] xiàngxī westward 合谋[合謀] hémóu to conspire; to plot together 途中[途中] túzhōng en route 切记[切記] qièjì remember at all costs 不眠不休[不眠不休] bùmiánbùxiū without stopping to sleep or have a rest (idiom) 驰援[馳援] chíyuán to rush to the rescue 面临[面臨] miànlín to face sth; to be confronted with 十倍[十倍] shíbèi tenfold; ten times (sth) 在握[在握] zàiwò (fig.) to hold in one's hands; to be within grasp 满盘皆输[滿盤皆輸] mǎnpánjiēshū see 一著不慎,滿盤皆輸|一着不慎,满盘皆输[yi1 zhao1 bu4 shen4 , man3 pan2 jie1 shu1] 置之死地而后生[置之死地而後生] zhìzhīsǐdì'érhòushēng place sb on a field of death and he will fight to live (idiom based on Sunzi's "The Art of War" 孫子兵法|孙子兵法[Sun1 zi3 Bing1 fa3]); to fight desperately when confronting mortal danger; fig. to find a way out of an impasse 瞻前顾后[瞻前顧後] zhānqiángùhòu to look forward and back; to consider prudently; overcautious 污蔑[污蔑] wūmiè variant of 污衊|污蔑[wu1 mie4] 横行[橫行] héngxíng to go on the rampage; to riot; to run amuck //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep43/127 words - 41 min 带兵[帶兵] dàibīng to lead troops 信念[信念] xìnniàn faith; belief; conviction //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep44/25 words - 7 min 士气[士氣] shìqì morale 区[區] qū area; region; district; small; distinguish; CL:個|个[ge4] 草原[草原] cǎoyuán grassland; prairie; CL:片[pian4] 一马平川[一馬平川] yīmǎpíngchuān flat land one could gallop straight across (idiom); wide expanse of flat country 挥师[揮師] huīshī in command of the army 先发制人[先發制人] xiānfāzhìrén to gain the initiative by striking first (idiom); to preempt; to anticipate; preemptive 疲惫[疲憊] píbèi beaten; exhausted; tired 前进[前進] qiánjìn to go forward; to forge ahead; to advance; onward 出击[出擊] chūjī to sally; to attack 重整旗鼓[重整旗鼓] chóngzhěngqígǔ lit. to reorganize flags and drums (idiom); to regroup after a setback; to prepare for new initiatives; to attempt a comeback 一鼓作气[一鼓作氣] yīgǔzuòqì in a spurt of energy 传令[傳令] chuánlìng to transmit an order 加固[加固] jiāgù to reinforce (a structure); to strengthen 提速[提速] tísù to increase the specified cruising speed; to pick up speed; to speed up 间隔[間隔] jiàngé gap; interval; compartment; to divide; to separate; to leave a gap of (two weeks, three meters etc) 溃[潰] kuì to be dispersed; to break down; to fester; to ulcerate 斗志[鬥志] dòuzhì will to fight; fighting spirit 溃败[潰敗] kuìbài utterly defeated; routed; crushed; to collapse (of army) 假象[假象] jiǎxiàng false appearance; facade 派兵[派兵] pàibīng to dispatch troops 包抄[包抄] bāochāo to outflank; to envelop 拂晓[拂曉] fúxiǎo daybreak; approach of dawn 山腰[山腰] shānyāo halfway up a mountain; lit. waist of mountain 形成[形成] xíngchéng to form; to take shape 宗室[宗室] zōngshì imperial clan; member of the imperial clan; clansman; ancestral shrine //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep44/50 words - 35 min 分给[分給] fēngěi to divide (and give to others) 扈[扈] hù retinue 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) 个数[個數] gèshù number of items or individuals 可恨[可恨] kěhèn hateful 身先士卒[身先士卒] shēnxiānshìzú to fight at the head of one's troops; (fig.) to take the lead 背水一战[背水一戰] bèishuǐyīzhàn lit. fight with one's back to the river (idiom); fig. to fight to win or die 退守[退守] tuìshǒu to retreat and defend; to withdraw and maintain one's guard 怨不得[怨不得] yuànbude cannot blame; no wonder 老头子[老頭子] lǎotóuzi (coll.) old man; (said of an aging husband) my old man 着火[著火] zháohuǒ to ignite; to burn 关上[關上] guānshàng to close (a door); to turn off (light, electrical equipment etc) 全体[全體] quántǐ all; entire 城墙[城牆] chéngqiáng city wall 顶住[頂住] dǐngzhù to withstand; to stand up to 灭火[滅火] mièhuǒ to extinguish a fire; firefighting 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) 合力[合力] hélì to cooperate 正法[正法] zhèngfǎ to execute; the law 投降[投降] tóuxiáng to surrender; surrender 搬兵[搬兵] bānbīng to call for reinforcements; to bring in troops 卫士[衛士] wèishì guardian; defender 清扫[清掃] qīngsǎo to tidy up; to mop up; a sweep (against crime) 无虞[無虞] wúyú not to be worried about; all taken care of 医官[醫官] yīguān official in charge of medical affairs; respectful title for a doctor //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep44/59 words - 41 min 生擒[生擒] shēngqín to capture alive 山下[山下] Shānxià Yamashita (Japanese surname) 死难[死難] sǐnàn to die in an accident; to die for a just cause 苦战[苦戰] kǔzhàn bitter struggle; hard battle; arduous effort 策谋[策謀] cèmóu stratagem (political or military); trick 品行[品行] pǐnxíng behavior; moral conduct 屠城[屠城] túchéng to massacre everyone in a captured city 狠心[狠心] hěnxīn callous; heartless 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 //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep45/25 words - 17 min 计谋[計謀] jìmóu stratagem; scheme 谈话[談話] tánhuà talk; conversation; CL:次[ci4] 不舍[不捨] bùshě reluctant to part with (sth or sb); unwilling to let go of 生下[生下] shēngxià to give birth to 说情[說情] shuōqíng to intercede; to plead for sb else 执意[執意] zhíyì to be determined to; to insist on 投诚[投誠] tóuchéng to defect; to surrender; to capitulate 兵士[兵士] bīngshì ordinary soldier 忤逆[忤逆] wǔnì disobedient to parents 十恶不赦[十惡不赦] shí'èbùshè wicked beyond redemption (idiom); heinous 矫[矯] jiǎo to correct; to rectify; to redress; strong; brave; to pretend; to feign; affectation 驻军[駐軍] zhùjūn to station or garrison troops; garrison 兵制[兵制] bīngzhì military system 主将[主將] zhǔjiàng commander-in-chief (military); star player (sports); key figure (in an organization) 落地[落地] luòdì to fall to the ground; to be set on the ground; to reach to the ground; to be born; (of a plane) to land 绶[綬] shòu cord on a seal 玺[璽] xǐ ruler's seal 混入[混入] hùnrù to sneak into 累坏[累壞] lèihuài to become exhausted 擒获[擒獲] qínhuò to apprehend; to capture; to seize 打骂[打罵] dǎmà to beat and scold 轮番[輪番] lúnfān in turn; one after another 豁出去[豁出去] huōchuqu to throw caution to the wind; to press one's luck; to go for broke 勾连[勾連] gōulián to be linked together; to be involved with; to collude; interconnection; involvement; collusion 笼子[籠子] lóngzi cage; basket; container //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep45/50 words - 35 min 凶猛[兇猛] xiōngměng fierce; violent; ferocious 闪开[閃開] shǎnkāi to get out of the way 吸血[吸血] xīxiě to suck blood 眼红[眼紅] yǎnhóng to covet; envious; jealous; green with envy; infuriated; furious 木桶[木桶] mùtǒng cask 洗澡[洗澡] xǐzǎo to bathe; to take a shower 割[割] gē to cut; to cut apart 不可思议[不可思議] bùkěsīyì inconceivable (idiom); unimaginable; unfathomable 白毛[白毛] báimáo white hair (of animals); see also 白髮|白发[bai2 fa4] 不情之请[不情之請] bùqíngzhīqǐng my presumptuous request (humble expr.); if I may be so bold to ask a favor 医治[醫治] yīzhì to treat (an illness); medical treatment 病况[病況] bìngkuàng state of an illness; patient's condition 信鸽[信鴿] xìngē homing pigeon; carrier pigeon 掐[掐] qiā to pick (flowers); to pinch; to nip; to pinch off; to clutch; (slang) to fight 挨骂[挨罵] áimà to receive a scolding 在此之前[在此之前] zàicǐzhīqián before that; beforehand; previously 光顾[光顧] guānggù to visit (as a customer) 凝神[凝神] níngshén with rapt attention 看病[看病] kànbìng to visit a doctor; to see a patient 故人[故人] gùrén old friend; the deceased 行医[行醫] xíngyī to practice medicine (esp. in private practice) 霸[霸] bà hegemon; tyrant; lord; feudal chief; to rule by force; to usurp; (in modern advertising) master 沟壑[溝壑] gōuhè gorge; gulch; ravine; deep ditch 不解[不解] bùjiě to not understand; to be puzzled by; indissoluble 孤独[孤獨] gūdú lonely; solitary //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep45/56 words - 41 min 重负[重負] zhòngfù heavy load; heavy burden (also fig. of tax) 千辛万苦[千辛萬苦] qiānxīnwànkǔ to suffer untold hardships (idiom); trials and tribulations; with difficulty; after some effort 叔伯[叔伯] shūbai (of cousins) descending from the same grandfather or great-grandfather 粒[粒] lì grain; granule; classifier for small round things (peas, bullets, peanuts, pills, grains etc) 看护[看護] kānhù to nurse; to look after; to watch over; (old) hospital nurse 气息[氣息] qìxī breath; smell; odor; flavor //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep46/25 words - 16 min 听清[聽清] tīngqīng to hear clearly 呓语[囈語] yìyǔ to talk in one's sleep; crazy talk 楠[楠] nán Machilus nanmu; Chinese cedar; Chinese giant redwood 念头[念頭] niàntou thought; idea; intention 一瞬间[一瞬間] yīshùnjiān split second 骄傲[驕傲] jiāo'ào pride; arrogance; conceited; proud of sth 袍[袍] páo gown (lined) 长枪[長槍] chángqiāng pike; CL:支[zhi1] 呼啸[呼嘯] hūxiào to whistle; to scream; to whiz 眉[眉] méi eyebrow; upper margin 拥[擁] yōng to hold; to embrace; to wrap around; to gather around (sb); to throng; to swarm; to support; Taiwan pr. [yong3] 裘[裘] qiú fur; fur coat 鲜活[鮮活] xiānhuó vivid; lively; (of food ingredients) live or fresh 信使[信使] xìnshǐ messenger; courier 整备[整備] zhěngbèi preparedness; to bring sth to a state of readiness 收复[收復] shōufù to recover (lost territory etc); to recapture 附着[附著] fùzhuó to adhere; attachment 走失[走失] zǒushī lost; missing; to lose (sb in one's charge); to get lost; to wander away; to lose (flavor, freshness, shape, hair, one's good looks etc); to lose meaning (in translation) 下海[下海] xiàhǎi to go out to sea; to enter the sea (to swim etc); (fig.) to take the plunge (e.g. leave a secure job, or enter prostitution etc) 叛乱[叛亂] pànluàn armed rebellion 争权夺利[爭權奪利] zhēngquánduólì scramble for power and profit (idiom); power struggle 独断[獨斷] dúduàn to decide alone without consultation; arbitrary; dictatorial 家常[家常] jiācháng the daily life of a family 忠勇[忠勇] zhōngyǒng loyal and brave 楷模[楷模] kǎimó model; example //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep46/50 words - 33 min 优秀[優秀] yōuxiù outstanding; excellent 二话不说[二話不說] èrhuàbùshuō not saying anything further (idiom); not raising any objection; without demur 格外[格外] géwài especially; particularly 如故[如故] rúgù as before; as usual; (to be) like old friends 对心[對心] duìxīn congenial; to one's liking 所见[所見] suǒjiàn seen; what one sees 不用谢[不用謝] bùyòngxiè You're welcome; Don't mention it 一家人[一家人] yījiārén household; the whole family 颠[顛] diān top (of the head); apex; to fall forwards; inverted; to jolt 赢得[贏得] yíngdé to win; to gain 接掌[接掌] jiēzhǎng to take over; to take control 驻地[駐地] zhùdì station; encampment 分配[分配] fēnpèi to distribute; to assign; to allocate; to partition (a hard drive) 押解[押解] yājiè to send away under escort (criminals, goods etc) 满门[滿門] mǎnmén the whole family 共赴[共赴] gòngfù joint participation; to go together 不甘[不甘] bùgān unreconciled to; not resigned to; unwilling 铁石心肠[鐵石心腸] tiěshíxīncháng to have a heart of stone; hard-hearted; unfeeling 呼喝[呼喝] hūhè to shout 死到临头[死到臨頭] sǐdàolíntóu Death is near at hand. (idiom) 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 深入[深入] shēnrù to penetrate deeply; thorough 耻辱[恥辱] chǐrǔ disgrace; shame; humiliation 因果报应[因果報應] yīnguǒbàoyìng (Buddhism) retribution; karma 下毒[下毒] xiàdú to put poison in sth; to poison //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep46/68 words - 41 min 遥望[遙望] yáowàng to look into the distance 恶梦[惡夢] èmèng nightmare 惊魂[驚魂] jīnghún in a panicked state; frightened 带路[帶路] dàilù to lead the way; to guide; to show the way; fig. to instruct 悉[悉] xī in all cases; know 殉葬[殉葬] xùnzàng to bury sth along with the dead; sacrificial grave goods 病死[病死] bìngsǐ to fall ill and die; to die of illness 亏待[虧待] kuīdài to treat sb unfairly 长远[長遠] chángyuǎn long-term; long-range 磨磨蹭蹭[磨磨蹭蹭] mómócèngcèng to dillydally; slow-going 奉诏[奉詔] fèngzhào to receive an imperial command 首饰[首飾] shǒushì jewelry; head ornament 病逝[病逝] bìngshì to die of illness 千金[千金] qiānjīn thousand jin 斤 (pounds) of gold; money and riches; (honorific) invaluable (support); (honorific) daughter 兴奋[興奮] xīngfèn excited; excitement; (physiology) excitation 大夥[大夥] dàhuǒ variant of 大伙[da4 huo3] 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 事过境迁[事過境遷] shìguòjìngqiān The issue is in the past, and the situation has changed (idiom).; It is water under the bridge. //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep47/25 words - 9 min 涿[涿] zhuō place name 李氏[李氏] Lǐshì the Korean Yi or Lee Dynasty (1392-1910) 外孙女[外孫女] wàisūnnǚ daughter's daughter; granddaughter 孙女[孫女] sūnnǚ son's daughter; granddaughter 气头上[氣頭上] qìtóushàng in a fit of anger (idiom); in a temper 嫂子[嫂子] sǎozi (coll.) older brother's wife; sister-in-law; CL:個|个[ge4] 好事多磨[好事多磨] hǎoshìduōmó the road to happiness is strewn with setbacks (idiom) 光线[光線] guāngxiàn light ray; CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4]; light; illumination; lighting (for a photograph) 昏暗[昏暗] hūn'àn dusky 狱卒[獄卒] yùzú jailer (old) 戳穿[戳穿] chuōchuān to puncture; to lay bear or expose (lies etc) 蒙混过关[矇混過關] ménghùnguòguān to get away with it; to slip through; to bluff one's way out; Taiwan pr. [meng1 hun4 guo4 guan1] 吃苦头[吃苦頭] chīkǔtou to suffer; to suffer for one's actions; to pay dearly; to burn one's fingers 六月[六月] Liùyuè June; sixth month (of the lunar year) 官方[官方] guānfāng government; official (approved or issued by an authority) 采石场[採石場] cǎishíchǎng stone pit; quarry 坡[坡] pō slope; CL:個|个[ge4]; sloping; slanted 滑石[滑石] huáshí talc 砸死[砸死] zásǐ to crush to death 恶事[惡事] èshì evil; malicious deed 供述[供述] gòngshù confession 等一等[等一等] děngyīděng wait a moment 死讯[死訊] sǐxùn news of sb's death 加急[加急] jiājí to become more urgent; more rapid; urgent; to handle a matter urgently 宽慰[寬慰] kuānwèi to console; to soothe; relieved //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep47/50 words - 18 min 大典[大典] dàdiǎn ceremony; collection of classical writings 平仓[平倉] píngcāng to close a position (finance) 好不[好不] hǎobù not at all ...; how very ... 颁[頒] bān to promulgate; to send out; to issue; to grant or confer 宽心[寬心] kuānxīn relieved; comforted; to relieve anxieties; at ease; relaxed; reassuring; happy 兴兵[興兵] xīngbīng to send troops 丧命[喪命] sàngmìng to lose one's life 外地[外地] wàidì parts of the country other than where one is 定论[定論] dìnglùn final conclusion; accepted argument 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] 声望[聲望] shēngwàng popularity; prestige 杀绝[殺絕] shājué to exterminate 自刎[自刎] zìwěn to commit suicide by cutting one's own throat 朝阳[朝陽] zhāoyáng the morning sun 裹[裹] guǒ to bind; to wrap; a bundle; a parcel 贬谪[貶謫] biǎnzhé to banish from the court; to relegate 诊脉[診脈] zhěnmài to feel the pulse (TCM); Taiwan pr. [zhen3 mo4] 煮[煮] zhǔ to cook; to boil 良心[良心] liángxīn conscience 算你狠[算你狠] suànnǐhěn you got me!; you win!; you are something! 老爷[老爺] lǎoye (respectful) lord; master; (coll.) maternal grandfather 泡泡[泡泡] pàopao bubbles 窗[窗] chuāng shutter; window; CL:扇[shan4] 癞蛤蟆[癩蛤蟆] làiháma toad 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 //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep47/75 words - 26 min 不在话下[不在話下] bùzàihuàxià to be nothing difficult; to be a cinch 蓖[蓖] bì the castor-oil plant 刷[刷] shuā to brush; to paint; to daub; to paste up; to skip class (of students); to fire from a job 山坡[山坡] shānpō hillside 煞风景[煞風景] shāfēngjǐng to be an eyesore; (fig.) to spoil the fun; to be a wet blanket 累赘[累贅] léizhuì superfluous; cumbersome; a burden on sb; a nuisance to sb; to inconvenience; to tie sb down; long-winded (of writing); also pr. [lei2 zhui5] 逃不出[逃不出] táobùchū unable to escape; can't get out 天罗地网[天羅地網] tiānluódìwǎng inescapable net (idiom); trap; dragnet 范[范] Fàn surname Fan 烟消云散[煙消雲散] yānxiāoyúnsàn to vanish like smoke in thin air; to disappear 律法[律法] lǜfǎ laws and decrees 一审[一審] yīshěn first instance (law) 欠缺[欠缺] qiànquē to be deficient in; lapse; deficiency 一部分[一部分] yībùfen portion; part of; subset 执政[執政] zhízhèng to hold power; in office 角度[角度] jiǎodù angle; point of view 举国[舉國] jǔguó the entire country 柯[柯] kē tree branch; stem; ax handle 蛮[蠻] mán barbarian; bullying; very; quite; rough; reckless 抚平[撫平] fǔpíng to flatten; to smooth down; to unwrinkle; (fig.) to soothe (emotional wounds); to heal (scars) 侄女[姪女] zhínǚ niece; brother's daughter 兹[茲] zī now; here; this; time; year 恪遵[恪遵] kèzūn to scrupulously observe (rules, traditions etc) 俯[俯] fǔ to look down; to stoop 舆[輿] yú carriage; sedan chair; world //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep47/100 words - 37 min 皇太子[皇太子] huángtàizǐ crown prince 继[繼] jì to continue; to follow after; to go on with; to succeed; to inherit; then; afterwards 万年[萬年] Wànnián Wannian county in Shangrao 上饒|上饶, Jiangxi 建成[建成] jiànchéng to establish; to build 团聚[團聚] tuánjù to reunite; to have a reunion 炎热[炎熱] yánrè blistering hot; sizzling hot (weather) 操之过急[操之過急] cāozhīguòjí to act with undue haste (idiom); eager and impatient; overhasty 重逢[重逢] chóngféng to meet again; to be reunited; reunion 火烧[火燒] huǒshāo to set fire to; to burn down; burning hot; baked cake 恰恰[恰恰] qiàqià exactly; just; precisely 蚧[蚧] jiè see 蛤蚧[ge2 jie4] 噬[噬] shì to devour; to bite 毒素[毒素] dúsù poison 骨骼[骨骼] gǔgé bones; skeleton 变形[變形] biànxíng deformation; to become deformed; to change shape; to morph 肿胀[腫脹] zhǒngzhàng swelling; oedema; internal bruising 浑身上下[渾身上下] húnshēnshàngxià all over; from head to toe 长满[長滿] zhǎngmǎn to grow all over 舌根[舌根] shégēn back of tongue; tongue root; dorsal 僵硬[僵硬] jiāngyìng stiff; rigid 最佳[最佳] zuìjiā optimum; optimal; peak; best (athlete, movie etc) 延[延] yán to prolong; to extend; to delay 坚忍[堅忍] jiānrěn persevering 解法[解法] jiěfǎ solution (to a math problem); method of solving 受得了[受得了] shòudeliǎo to put up with; to endure //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep47/107 words - 40 min 重塑[重塑] chóngsù to reconstruct (an art object); to remodel 肌[肌] jī flesh; muscle 柔软[柔軟] róuruǎn soft 胡来[胡來] húlái to act arbitrarily regardless of the rules; to mess with sth; to make a hash of things; to cause trouble 原理[原理] yuánlǐ principle; theory 保留[保留] bǎoliú to keep; to retain; to have reservations (about sth); to hold back (from saying sth); to put aside for later 体魄[體魄] tǐpò physique; build //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep48/25 words - 16 min 诀[訣] jué to bid farewell; tricks of the trade; pithy mnemonic formula (e.g. Mao Zedong's 16-character mantra 十六字訣|十六字诀 on guerrilla warfare) 指手划脚[指手劃腳] zhǐshǒuhuàjiǎo to gesticulate while talking (idiom); to explain by waving one's hands; to criticize or give orders summarily; also written 指手畫腳|指手画脚 苦衷[苦衷] kǔzhōng secret trouble; sorrow; difficulties 负担[負擔] fùdān burden; to bear a burden 中人[中人] zhōngrén go-between; mediator; intermediary 彻[徹] chè thorough; penetrating; to pervade; to pass through 锥[錐] zhuī cone; awl; to bore 吓唬[嚇唬] xiàhu to scare; to frighten 关头[關頭] guāntóu juncture; moment 冤魂[冤魂] yuānhún ghost of one who died unjustly; departed spirit demanding vengeance for grievances 传入[傳入] chuánrù to import; transmitted inwards; afferent 耀武扬威[耀武揚威] yàowǔyángwēi to show off one's military strength (idiom); to strut around; to bluff; to bluster 个别[個別] gèbié individual; specific; respective; just one or two 打碎[打碎] dǎsuì to shatter; to smash; to break into pieces 信封[信封] xìnfēng envelope; CL:個|个[ge4] 夹层[夾層] jiācéng interval between two layers; double-layered; mezzanine 石榴[石榴] shíliu pomegranate 头面[頭面] tóumiàn head ornament (in former times) 叩见[叩見] kòujiàn to kowtow in salute 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) 改制[改制] gǎizhì to reorganize; to restructure 方案[方案] fāng'àn plan; program (for action etc); proposal; proposed bill; CL:個|个[ge4],套[tao4] 交办[交辦] jiāobàn to assign (a task to sb) 揣测[揣測] chuǎicè to guess; to conjecture 倘[倘] tǎng if; supposing; in case //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep48/50 words - 25 min 娟[娟] juān beautiful; graceful 盒子[盒子] hézi box; case 盗窃[盜竊] dàoqiè to steal 重罪[重罪] zhòngzuì serious crime; felony 偷窃[偷竊] tōuqiè to steal; to pilfer 虽是[雖是] suīshì although; even though; even if 长寿[長壽] chángshòu longevity; ability to live long; long lived 面[麵] miàn flour; noodles; (of food) soft (not crunchy); (slang) (of a person) ineffectual; spineless 俸[俸] fèng salary 繁衍[繁衍] fányǎn to multiply; to reproduce; to increase gradually in number or quantity 亲疏[親疏] qīnshū close and distant (relatives) 薪俸[薪俸] xīnfèng salary; pay 旧例[舊例] jiùlì old rules; example from the past; former practices 老脸[老臉] lǎoliǎn self-respect of old person; face; thick-skinned (i.e. impervious to criticism); brazen 充足[充足] chōngzú adequate; sufficient; abundant 势不可挡[勢不可擋] shìbùkědǎng see 勢不可當|势不可当[shi4 bu4 ke3 dang1] 解说[解說] jiěshuō to explain; to comment 平起平坐[平起平坐] píngqǐpíngzuò to be on an equal footing 锤[錘] chuí hammer; to hammer into shape; weight (e.g. of a steelyard or balance); to strike with a hammer 脱衣服[脫衣服] tuōyīfú undress 调养[調養] tiáoyǎng to take care of (sb's health); to nurse 突[突] tū to dash; to move forward quickly; to bulge; to protrude; to break through; to rush out; sudden; Taiwan pr. [tu2] 口水[口水] kǒushuǐ saliva 先进[先進] xiānjìn advanced (technology); to advance 治好[治好] zhìhǎo to cure //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep48/75 words - 37 min 谦逊[謙遜] qiānxùn humble; modest; unpretentious; modesty 老爷子[老爺子] lǎoyézi my (you etc) old father; polite appellation for an elderly male 婚期[婚期] hūnqī wedding day 拘谨[拘謹] jūjǐn reserved; overcautious 品性[品性] pǐnxìng nature; characteristic; moral character 苛责[苛責] kēzé to criticize harshly; to excoriate 卧病[臥病] wòbìng ill in bed; bed-ridden 儿媳妇[兒媳婦] érxífu daughter-in-law 兆头[兆頭] zhàotou omen; portent; sign 不用说[不用說] bùyòngshuō needless to say; it goes without saying 闹翻[鬧翻] nàofān to have a falling out; to have a big argument 治病[治病] zhìbìng to treat an illness 赎罪[贖罪] shúzuì to atone for one's crime; to buy freedom from punishment; redemption; atonement 转交[轉交] zhuǎnjiāo to pass on to sb; to carry and give to sb else 妥[妥] tuǒ suitable; adequate; ready; settled 忙乱[忙亂] mángluàn rushed and muddled 厮守[廝守] sīshǒu to stay together; to rely on one another 临朝[臨朝] líncháo to hold a court audience; to govern from the imperial throne (applies esp. to Empress Dowager or Regent) 明理[明理] mínglǐ sensible; reasonable; an obvious reason, truth or fact; to understand the reason or reasoning 焚毁[焚毀] fénhuǐ to burn down; to destroy with fire 江口[江口] Jiāngkǒu Jiangkou county in Tongren prefecture 銅仁地區|铜仁地区[Tong2 ren2 di4 qu1], Guizhou 冰镇[冰鎮] bīngzhèn iced 暑[暑] shǔ heat; hot weather; summer heat 欲擒故纵[欲擒故縱] yùqíngùzòng In order to capture, one must let loose.; to loosen the reins only to grasp them better 妙手[妙手] miàoshǒu miraculous hands of a healer; highly skilled person; brilliant move in chess or weiqi (go) 圍棋|围棋 //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep48/88 words - 41 min 听错[聽錯] tīngcuò to mishear 扣押[扣押] kòuyā to detain; to hold in custody; to distrain; to seize property 初夏[初夏] chūxià early summer 头头是道[頭頭是道] tóutóushìdào clear and logical 苑[苑] yuàn park 古籍[古籍] gǔjí ancient text; antique books 编造[編造] biānzào to compile; to draw up; to fabricate; to invent; to concoct; to make up; to cook up 篡改[篡改] cuàngǎi to tamper with; to falsify 学士[學士] xuéshì bachelor's degree; person holding a university degree 重生[重生] chóngshēng rebirth 启动[啟動] qǐdòng to start (a machine); (fig.) to set in motion; to launch (an operation); to activate (a plan) 誓死[誓死] shìsǐ to pledge one's life 使命[使命] shǐmìng mission; long-term task to which one devotes oneself; a calling //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep49/25 words - 19 min 变色[變色] biànsè to change color; to discolor; to change countenance; to become angry 猜测[猜測] cāicè to guess; to conjecture; to surmise 前言[前言] qiányán preface; forward; introduction 压低[壓低] yādī to lower (one's voice) 小林[小林] Xiǎolín Kobayashi (Japanese surname) 老儿[老兒] lǎo'ér father; husband; old man 布衣[布衣] bùyī plain cotton clothing; (literary) the common people 不见得[不見得] bùjiànde not necessarily; not likely 刀斧手[刀斧手] dāofǔshǒu lictor 随机应变[隨機應變] suíjīyìngbiàn to change according to the situation (idiom); pragmatic 追上[追上] zhuīshàng to overtake 袖口[袖口] xiùkǒu cuff 领口[領口] lǐngkǒu collar; neckband; neckline; the place where the two ends of a collar meet 自负[自負] zìfù conceited; to take responsibility 强令[強令] qiánglìng to order by force; peremptory 深陷[深陷] shēnxiàn to be deeply in (trouble, debt etc); deep set (eyes) 殚精竭虑[殫精竭慮] dānjīngjiélǜ to exhaust one's thoughts and ingenuity (idiom); to think sth through thoroughly; to rack one's brains; to leave no stone unturned 成天[成天] chéngtiān (coll.) all day long; all the time 进军[進軍] jìnjūn to march; to advance 照常[照常] zhàocháng as usual 先见[先見] xiānjiàn foresight; prescience 戒备森严[戒備森嚴] jièbèisēnyán heavily-guarded 逆臣[逆臣] nìchén rebellious minister 逃生[逃生] táoshēng to flee for one's life 数点[數點] shǔdiǎn to count; to itemize //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep49/50 words - 28 min 烈焰[烈焰] lièyàn raging flames 特有[特有] tèyǒu specific (to); characteristic (of); distinctive 辨认[辨認] biànrèn to recognize; to identify 荒谬[荒謬] huāngmiù absurd; ridiculous 劳力[勞力] láolì labor; able-bodied worker; laborer; work force 集合[集合] jíhé to gather; to assemble; set (math.) 受益人[受益人] shòuyìrén the beneficiary; the person who benefits 两败俱伤[兩敗俱傷] liǎngbàijùshāng both sides suffer (idiom); neither side wins 解围[解圍] jiěwéi to lift a siege; to help sb out of trouble or embarrassment 归还[歸還] guīhuán to return sth; to revert 野史[野史] yěshǐ unofficial history; history as popular legends 古书[古書] gǔshū ancient book; old book 指责[指責] zhǐzé to criticize; to find fault with; to denounce 锋利[鋒利] fēnglì sharp (e.g. knife blade); incisive; to the point 各执一词[各執一詞] gèzhíyīcí each sticks to his own version (idiom); a dialogue of the deaf 后路[後路] hòulù escape route; retreat route; communication lines to the rear; alternative course of action; room for maneuver 结仇[結仇] jiéchóu to start a feud; to become enemies 表征[表徵] biǎozhēng symbol; indicator; representation 不一[不一] bùyī to vary; to differ 把脉[把脈] bǎmài to feel the pulse; to take sb's pulse 认栽[認栽] rènzāi to admit defeat 狡[狡] jiǎo crafty; cunning; sly 千方百计[千方百計] qiānfāngbǎijì lit. thousand ways, a hundred plans (idiom); by every possible means 蛛丝马迹[蛛絲馬跡] zhūsīmǎjì lit. spider's thread and horse track; tiny hints (of a secret); traces; clue 推翻[推翻] tuīfān to overthrow //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep49/58 words - 36 min 种子[種子] zhǒngzi seed; CL:顆|颗[ke1],粒[li4] 三番五次[三番五次] sānfānwǔcì over and over again (idiom) 行凶[行兇] xíngxiōng violent crime; to commit a violent act (assault or murder) 此后[此後] cǐhòu after this; afterwards; hereafter 薄酒[薄酒] bójiǔ dilute wine; insipid wine; I'm sorry the wine I offer you is so poor (humble) 不分[不分] bùfēn not divided; irrespective; not distinguishing between 酒意[酒意] jiǔyì tipsy feeling 芥蒂[芥蒂] jièdì an obstruction; barrier; ill-feeling; grudge //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep50/25 words - 17 min 假如[假如] jiǎrú if 怨气[怨氣] yuànqì grievance; resentment; complaint 提问[提問] tíwèn to question; to quiz; to grill 化名[化名] huàmíng to use an alias; assumed name; pseudonym 谈到[談到] tándào to refer to; to speak about; to talk about 迈[邁] mài to take a step; to stride 经得起[經得起] jīngdeqǐ to be able to withstand; to be able to endure 经不起[經不起] jīngbuqǐ can't stand it; to be unable to bear; to be unable to resist 孔雀[孔雀] kǒngquè peacock 尾巴[尾巴] wěiba tail; colloquial pr. [yi3 ba5] 巡查[巡查] xúnchá to patrol 犯病[犯病] fànbìng to fall ill 讯[訊] xùn to question; to ask; to interrogate; rapid; speedy; fast; news; information 帮倒忙[幫倒忙] bāngdàománg to be more of a hindrance than a help 兵不血刃[兵不血刃] bīngbùxuèrèn lit. no blood on the men's swords (idiom); fig. an effortless victory 假扮[假扮] jiǎbàn to impersonate; to act the part of sb; to disguise oneself as sb else 久留[久留] jiǔliú to stay for a long time 刨根[刨根] páogēn lit. to dig up the root; to get to the heart of (the matter) 再犯[再犯] zàifàn to repeat a crime; persistent offender 革职[革職] gézhí to sack; to remove from a position; to depose 耿介[耿介] gěngjiè upright and outstanding 敬仰[敬仰] jìngyǎng to revere; highly esteemed 亟待[亟待] jídài see 急待[ji2 dai4] 中兴[中興] zhōngxīng resurgence; recovery; restoration 拘泥[拘泥] jūnì to be a stickler for formalities; to rigidly adhere to; to cling to; constrained; ill at ease //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep50/50 words - 22 min 逃狱[逃獄] táoyù to escape (from prison); to jump bail 谜[謎] mí riddle 妻[妻] qī wife 学徒[學徒] xuétú apprentice 戴上[戴上] dàishang to put on (hat etc) 腾飞[騰飛] téngfēi lit. to fly upwards swiftly; fig. rapid advance; rapidly developing (situation) 一家子[一家子] yījiāzi the whole family 墙角[牆角] qiángjiǎo corner (junction of two walls) 不治[不治] bùzhì to die of illness or injury despite receiving medical help 修改[修改] xiūgǎi to amend; to alter; to modify 核准[核准] hézhǔn to authorize; to investigate then ratify 悔过[悔過] huǐguò to regret; to repent 光宗耀祖[光宗耀祖] guāngzōngyàozǔ to bring honor to one's ancestors 志向[志向] zhìxiàng ambition; goal; ideal; aspiration 污浊[污濁] wūzhuó dirty; muddy; foul (sewer) 迷失[迷失] míshī to lose (one's bearings); to get lost 随波逐流[隨波逐流] suíbōzhúliú to drift with the waves and go with the flow (idiom); to follow the crowd blindly 仁德[仁德] réndé benevolent integrity; high mindedness 贤士[賢士] xiánshì virtuous person; a man of merit 沾染[沾染] zhānrǎn to pollute (often fig.); to be infected by; to gain a small advantage 寒门[寒門] hánmén poor and humble family; my family (humble) 学子[學子] xuézǐ (literary) student; scholar 途径[途徑] tújìng way; channel 选用[選用] xuǎnyòng to choose for some purpose; to select and use 矫枉过正[矯枉過正] jiǎowǎngguòzhèng to overcorrect (idiom); to overcompensate //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep50/75 words - 33 min 磨练[磨練] móliàn to temper oneself; to steel oneself; self-discipline; endurance 切中要害[切中要害] qièzhòngyàohài to hit the target and do real damage (idiom); fig. to hit where it hurts; fig. to hit home; an argument that hits the nail on the head 推及[推及] tuījí to spread; to extend 大多数[大多數] dàduōshù (great) majority 到头来[到頭來] dàotóulái in the end; finally; as a result 甄别[甄別] zhēnbié to screen; to discriminate; to reexamine a case; screening (of applicants etc) 筛查[篩查] shāichá screening (medicine) 任用[任用] rènyòng to appoint; to assign 新朝[新朝] Xīncháo the Xin dynasty (8-23 AD) of Wang Mang 王莽, forming the interregnum between the former and later Han 慎言[慎言] shènyán to speak cautiously; to guard one's tongue 喽[嘍] lou (final particle equivalent to 了[le5]); (particle calling attention to, or mildly warning of, a situation) 头领[頭領] tóulǐng head person; leader 分散[分散] fēnsàn to scatter; to disperse; to distribute 打扫[打掃] dǎsǎo to clean; to sweep 死心塌地[死心塌地] sǐxīntādì to be hell-bent on; dead set on sth; unswerving 粗俗[粗俗] cūsú vulgar 仁兄[仁兄] rénxiōng (honorific written address) My dear friend 福如东海[福如東海] fúrúDōngHǎi may your happiness be as immense as the East Sea (idiom) 寿比南山[壽比南山] shòubǐNánShān Live as long as the Zhongnan Mountains! (idiom); Long may you live! 好久不见[好久不見] hǎojiǔbujiàn long time no see 鄙[鄙] bǐ rustic; low; base; mean; to despise; to scorn 老友[老友] lǎoyǒu old friend; sb who passed the county level imperial exam (in Ming dynasty) 泼水[潑水] pōshuǐ to sprinkle; to spill water 无效[無效] wúxiào not valid; ineffective; in vain 濯[濯] zhuó to wash; to cleanse of evil //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep50/86 words - 41 min 前尘[前塵] qiánchén the past; impurity contracted previously (in the sentient world) (Buddhism) 旧时[舊時] jiùshí in former times; the olden days 年代[年代] niándài a decade of a century (e.g. the Sixties); age; era; period; CL:個|个[ge4] 早起[早起] zǎoqǐ to get up early 梳妆[梳妝] shūzhuāng to dress and groom oneself 呆[呆] dāi foolish; stupid; expressionless; blank; to stay 丫鬟[丫鬟] yāhuan servant girl; maid 奶娘[奶娘] nǎiniáng (dialect) wet nurse 陪嫁[陪嫁] péijià dowry 根底[根底] gēndǐ foundation; grounding; background; what lies at the bottom of sth; root; cause 鬼魂[鬼魂] guǐhún ghost //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep51/25 words - 17 min 下定决心[下定決心] xiàdìngjuéxīn to make a firm resolution 重判[重判] zhòngpàn major punishment (law) 罢休[罷休] bàxiū to give up; to abandon (a goal etc); to let sth go; forget it; let the matter drop 地图[地圖] dìtú map; CL:張|张[zhang1],本[ben3] 客死[客死] kèsǐ to die in a foreign land; to die abroad 圆滑[圓滑] yuánhuá smooth and evasive; slick and sly 伶俐[伶俐] línglì clever; witty; intelligent 坚强[堅強] jiānqiáng staunch; strong 一路平安[一路平安] yīlùpíng'ān to have a pleasant journey; Bon voyage! 用力[用力] yònglì to exert oneself physically 琉璃[琉璃] liúli colored glass; ceramic glaze 瓶子[瓶子] píngzi bottle; CL:個|个[ge4] 云游[雲遊] yúnyóu to wander (typically of an errant priest) 出海[出海] chūhǎi to go out to sea 甲板[甲板] jiǎbǎn deck (of a boat etc) 书库[書庫] shūkù a store room for books; fig. an erudite person; the Bibliotheca and Epitome of pseudo-Apollodorus 酒后[酒後] jiǔhòu after drinking; under the influence of alcohol 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]) 无足轻重[無足輕重] wúzúqīngzhòng insignificant 携带[攜帶] xiédài to carry (on one's person); to support (old); Taiwan pr. [xi1 dai4] 绝域[絕域] juéyù a faraway and hard-to-reach land (classical) 涉险[涉險] shèxiǎn to take risks; involved in adventure 充沛[充沛] chōngpèi abundant; plentiful; vigorous 专注[專注] zhuānzhù concentrated; single-mindedly devoted to 病者[病者] bìngzhě patient; sick person //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep51/50 words - 26 min 吸[吸] xī to breathe; to suck in; to absorb; to inhale 拿走[拿走] názǒu to take away 甘心情愿[甘心情願] gānxīnqíngyuàn willingly and gladly (idiom) 世人[世人] shìrén people (in general); people around the world; everyone 众生[眾生] zhòngshēng all living things 论调[論調] lùndiào argument; view (sometimes derogatory) 参悟[參悟] cānwù to comprehend (the nature of things etc); to achieve enlightenment 成佛[成佛] chéngfó to become a Buddha; to attain enlightenment 感悟[感悟] gǎnwù to come to realize; to appreciate (feelings) 听信[聽信] tīngxìn to listen to information; to get the news; to believe what one hears 等同[等同] děngtóng to equate; equal to 高高在上[高高在上] gāogāozàishàng set up on high (idiom); not in touch with reality; aloof and remote 冷酷[冷酷] lěngkù grim; unfeeling; callous 理想[理想] lǐxiǎng an ideal; a dream; ideal; perfect 无声无息[無聲無息] wúshēngwúxī wordless and uncommunicative (idiom); without speaking; taciturn; not providing any news 埋葬[埋葬] máizàng to bury 颠倒[顛倒] diāndǎo to turn upside down; to reverse; back to front; confused; deranged; crazy 帮凶[幫凶] bāngxiōng accomplice; accessory 送死[送死] sòngsǐ to throw away one's life 坐视不理[坐視不理] zuòshìbùlǐ to sit and watch, but remain indifferent (idiom) 洗冤[洗冤] xǐyuān lit. to wash out a grievance; fig. to right a wrong; to redress an injustice 备选[備選] bèixuǎn alternative (plan, arrangement, strategy etc) 十之八九[十之八九] shízhībājiǔ most likely; mostly (in 8 or 9 cases out of 10); vast majority 重现[重現] chóngxiàn to reappear 夺权[奪權] duóquán to seize power //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep51/75 words - 36 min 利器[利器] lìqì sharp weapon; effective implement; outstandingly able individual 清除[清除] qīngchú to clear away; to eliminate; to get rid of 积弊[積弊] jībì age-old (malpractice); long established (corrupt practices); deeply rooted (superstition) 强国[強國] qiángguó powerful country; great power 捍[捍] hàn to ward off (a blow); to withstand; to defend 颓势[頹勢] tuíshì decline (in fortune) 伪[偽] wěi false; fake; forged; bogus; (prefix) pseudo-; Taiwan pr. [wei4] 无私[無私] wúsī selfless; unselfish; disinterested; altruistic 误解[誤解] wùjiě to misunderstand; to misread; misunderstanding 大大小小[大大小小] dàdàxiǎoxiǎo large and small; of all sizes 惊世骇俗[驚世駭俗] jīngshìhàisú universally shocking; to offend the whole of society 难以置信[難以置信] nányǐzhìxìn hard to believe; incredible 真假难辨[真假難辨] zhēnjiǎnánbiàn hard to distinguish real from imitation 秘[秘] mì secret; secretary 白费[白費] báifèi to waste (one's energy etc) 两回事[兩回事] liǎnghuíshì two quite different things; two unrelated matters 记忆[記憶] jìyì to remember; to recall; memory; CL:個|个[ge4] 谬[謬] miù to deceive; to confuse; to cheat; absurd; erroneous 不尽[不盡] bùjìn not completely; endlessly 绵薄[綿薄] miánbó my humble effort; my meager contribution (humble) 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 交与[交與] jiāoyǔ to hand over 云烟[雲煙] yúnyān mist; smoke; cloud 后事[後事] hòushì future events; and what happened next... (in fiction); funeral arrangements 自述[自述] zìshù to recount in one's own words; autobiography; written self-introduction //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep51/93 words - 40 min 自首[自首] zìshǒu to give oneself up; to surrender (to the authorities) 至高无上[至高無上] zhìgāowúshàng supreme; paramount; unsurpassed 震撼[震撼] zhènhàn to shake; to shock; to stun; shocking; stunning; shock 昏庸[昏庸] hūnyōng muddleheaded 残暴[殘暴] cánbào brutal; vicious; ruthless 沸腾[沸騰] fèiténg (of a liquid) to boil; (of sentiments etc) to boil over; to flare up; to be impassioned 骑虎难下[騎虎難下] qíhǔnánxià if you ride a tiger, it's hard to get off (idiom); fig. impossible to stop halfway 脱离[脫離] tuōlí to separate oneself from; to break away from; diastasis (medicine); abscission; abjunction (botany) 成全[成全] chéngquán to help sb accomplish his aim; to help sb succeed; to complete; to make whole; to round off 演化[演化] yǎnhuà to evolve; evolution 侄儿[姪兒] zhí'ér see 姪子|侄子[zhi2 zi5] 飞蛾扑火[飛蛾撲火] fēi'épūhuǒ the moth flies into the flame; fatal attraction 有勇无谋[有勇無謀] yǒuyǒngwúmóu bold but not very astute (idiom) 情谊[情誼] qíngyì friendship; camaraderie 路人[路人] lùrén passer-by; stranger 莫大[莫大] mòdà greatest; most important 真情实意[真情實意] zhēnqíngshíyì out of genuine friendship (idiom); sincere feelings 适得其反[適得其反] shìdéqífǎn to produce the opposite of the desired result //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep52/25 words - 15 min 氏族[氏族] shìzú clan 才华[才華] cáihuá talent; CL:份[fen4] 冤案[冤案] yuān'àn miscarriage of justice 局中人[局中人] júzhōngrén participant; protagonist; a player (in this affair) 遗书[遺書] yíshū posthumous writing; testament; suicide note; ancient literature 钦佩[欽佩] qīnpèi to admire; to look up to; to respect sb greatly 尴尬[尷尬] gāngà awkward; embarrassed 酸楚[酸楚] suānchǔ disconsolate; forlorn; grievance 复返[復返] fùfǎn to come back; to return 夜夜[夜夜] yèyè every night 人之常情[人之常情] rénzhīchángqíng human nature (idiom); a behavior that is only natural 强迫[強迫] qiǎngpò to compel; to force 遗志[遺志] yízhì the mission in life of a deceased person, left to others to carry on 阅历[閱歷] yuèlì to experience; experience 故国[故國] gùguó country with an ancient history 罐子[罐子] guànzi jar; pitcher; pot 炉子[爐子] lúzi stove; oven; furnace 碾碎[碾碎] niǎnsuì to pulverize; to crush 防止[防止] fángzhǐ to prevent; to guard against; to take precautions 两端[兩端] liǎngduān both ends (of a stick etc); two extremes 告密[告密] gàomì to inform against sb 绝然[絕然] juérán completely; absolutely 口实[口實] kǒushí food; salary (old); a pretext; a cause for gossip 相聚[相聚] xiāngjù to meet together; to assemble 维持[維持] wéichí to keep; to maintain; to preserve //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep52/50 words - 29 min 痊[痊] quán to recover (from illness) 占便宜[佔便宜] zhànpiányi advantageous; favorable; to benefit at others' expense; to take unfair advantage 还手[還手] huánshǒu to hit back; to retaliate 找死[找死] zhǎosǐ to court death; taking risks 功课[功課] gōngkè homework; assignment; task; classwork; lesson; study; CL:門|门[men2] 历来[歷來] lìlái always; throughout (a period of time); (of) all-time 传承[傳承] chuánchéng to pass on (to future generations); passed on (from former times); a continued tradition; an inheritance 严谨[嚴謹] yánjǐn rigorous; strict; careful; cautious; compact; well-knit 金匮[金匱] jīnguì variant of 金櫃|金柜[jin1 gui4] 碟[碟] dié dish; plate 冒用[冒用] màoyòng to falsely use (sb's identity etc) 上进[上進] shàngjìn to make progress; to do better; fig. ambitious to improve oneself; to move forwards 将要[將要] jiāngyào will; shall; to be going to 大关[大關] dàguān strategic pass; barrier or mark (i.e. a level considered impressive, usually a round figure such as 10,000); instrument of torture used to break limbs 一口气[一口氣] yīkǒuqì one breath; in one breath; at a stretch 筹备[籌備] chóubèi preparations; to get ready for sth 接纳[接納] jiēnà to admit (to membership) 臣子[臣子] chénzǐ official in feudal court; subject 妇[婦] fù woman 叩拜[叩拜] kòubài to bow in salute; to kowtow 千秋[千秋] qiānqiū a thousand years; your birthday (honorific) 吵闹[吵鬧] chǎonào noisy; raucous; to shout and scream 巳时[巳時] sìshí 9-11 am (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times) 终局[終局] zhōngjú endgame; conclusion; outcome; final part of a chess game 万岁[萬歲] wànsuì Long live (the king, the revolution etc)!; Your Majesty; His Majesty //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep52/71 words - 40 min 拜寿[拜壽] bàishòu congratulate an elderly person on his birthday; offer birthday felicitations 代罪[代罪] dàizuì to redeem oneself; to make up for one's misdeeds 公布[公佈] gōngbù to announce; to make public; to publish 霍[霍] huò suddenly 谴[譴] qiǎn to censure; to reprimand 串谋[串謀] chuànmóu to conspire 密告[密告] mìgào to report secretly; to tip off 信件[信件] xìnjiàn letter (sent by mail) 来源[來源] láiyuán source (of information etc); origin 嫁祸[嫁禍] jiàhuò to impute; to shift the blame onto someone else 谎称[謊稱] huǎngchēng to claim; to pretend 屠戮[屠戮] túlù slaughter; massacre 屠杀[屠殺] túshā to massacre; massacre; bloodbath; carnage 篡位[篡位] cuànwèi to seize the throne 不白之冤[不白之冤] bùbáizhīyuān unrighted wrong; unredressed injustice 伸冤[伸冤] shēnyuān to right wrongs; to redress an injustice 剪除[剪除] jiǎnchú to eradicate; to exterminate 明晰[明晰] míngxī clear; well-defined; limpid 天理[天理] tiānlǐ Heaven's law; the natural order of things 瞑目[瞑目] míngmù close one's eyes in death and die contentedly 惊骇[驚駭] jīnghài to be shocked; to be appalled; to be terrified //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep53/25 words - 28 min 玉人[玉人] yùrén a jade worker; a jade statuette; a beautiful person; (term of endearment) 套子[套子] tàozi sheath; case; cover; conventional method; cliché; trick; (coll.) condom 谣言[謠言] yáoyán rumor 四起[四起] sìqǐ to spring up everywhere; from all around 千古[千古] qiāngǔ for all eternity; throughout all ages 脉络[脈絡] màiluò arteries and veins; network of blood vessels; vascular system (of a plant or animal); (fig.) fabric (i.e. underlying structure, as in "social fabric"); overall context 按理[按理] ànlǐ according to reason; in the ordinary course of events; normally 立案[立案] lì'àn to register (to an official organism); to file a case (for investigation) 犹豫不决[猶豫不決] yóuyùbùjué hesitancy; indecision; to waver 控诉[控訴] kòngsù to accuse; to denounce; to make a complaint against; denunciation 颈[頸] jǐng neck 同窗[同窗] tóngchuāng schoolmate; fellow student 先皇[先皇] xiānHuáng the late Emperor 血洗[血洗] xuèxǐ blood purge; massacre 骑兵[騎兵] qíbīng cavalry 西晋[西晉] XīJìn Western Jin dynasty (265-316) 围城[圍城] wéichéng siege; besieged city 还原[還原] huányuán to restore to the original state; to reconstruct (an event); reduction (chemistry) 复活[復活] fùhuó to revive; (lit. and fig.) to come back to life; (religion) resurrection 处心积虑[處心積慮] chǔxīnjīlǜ to plot actively (idiom); scheming; calculating 卒[卒] zú soldier; servant; to finish; to die; finally; at last; pawn in Chinese chess 期盼[期盼] qīpàn hope and expectation; to anticipate; to look forward to; to await expectantly 骨肉相连[骨肉相連] gǔròuxiānglián lit. interrelated as bones and flesh (idiom); inseparably related; closely intertwined 罪状[罪狀] zuìzhuàng charges or facts about a crime; the nature of the offense 眨[眨] zhǎ to blink; to wink //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep53/44 words - 41 min 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 出征[出征] chūzhēng to go into battle; to campaign (military) 战士[戰士] zhànshì fighter; soldier; warrior; CL:個|个[ge4] 前方[前方] qiánfāng ahead; the front 挥[揮] huī to wave; to brandish; to command; to conduct; to scatter; to disperse 贤能[賢能] xiánnéng sage 直言[直言] zhíyán to speak forthrightly; to talk bluntly 悲凉[悲涼] bēiliáng sorrowful; dismal 龙椅[龍椅] lóngyǐ the Dragon Throne; the imperial throne 重返[重返] chóngfǎn to return to 风筝[風箏] fēngzhēng kite 一月[一月] Yīyuè January; first month (of the lunar year) 卑污[卑污] bēiwū despicable and filthy; foul 关切[關切] guānqiè to be deeply concerned; to be troubled (by) 干预[干預] gānyù to meddle; to intervene; intervention 不移[不移] bùyí steadfast; inalienable 宿愿[宿願] sùyuàn long-cherished wish 前行[前行] qiánxíng (literary) to go forward 丧事[喪事] sāngshì funeral arrangements //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep54/25 words - 6 min 嫡系[嫡系] díxì direct line of descent; under one's personal command; school or faction passing on faithfully one's doctrine 遗骨[遺骨] yígǔ (dead) human remains 飨[饗] xiǎng (literary) to offer food and drinks; to entertain 死难者[死難者] sǐnànzhě victim of an accident; casualty; martyr for one's country 家属[家屬] jiāshǔ family member; (family) dependent 给予[給予] jǐyǔ to accord; to give; to show (respect) 若干[若干] ruògān a certain number or amount; how many?; how much? 凌迟[凌遲] língchí the lingering death; the death of a thousand cuts (old form of capital punishment) 寺院[寺院] sìyuàn cloister; temple; monastery; CL:座[zuo4] 霍州[霍州] Huòzhōu Huozhou county level city in Linfen 臨汾|临汾[Lin2 fen2], Shanxi 修身[修身] xiūshēn to cultivate one's moral character; (fashion) slim-fit; body-hugging 沱[沱] tuó tearful; to branch (of river) 峡[峽] xiá gorge 佛光[佛光] Fóguāng Buddha's teachings; aura (around the head of Buddha) 栖[棲] qī to perch; to rest (of birds); to dwell; to live; to stay 猴子[猴子] hóuzi monkey; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 未名[未名] wèimíng unnamed; unidentified 朱砂[朱砂] zhūshā cinnabar; mercuric sulfide HgS; also written 硃砂|朱砂[zhu1 sha1] 顶针[頂針] dǐngzhēn thimble 花生[花生] huāshēng peanut; groundnut; CL:粒[li4] 坛子[罈子] tánzi jug (earthenware with a big belly and a small opening) 官复原职[官復原職] guānfùyuánzhí restored to one's official post; to send sb back to his former post 干活[幹活] gànhuó to work; to be employed 两全其美[兩全其美] liǎngquánqíměi to satisfy rival demands (idiom); to get the best of both worlds; to have it both ways; to have one's cake and eat it too 不解风情[不解風情] bùjiěfēngqíng unromantic; insensitive //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep54/50 words - 12 min 越境[越境] yuèjìng to cross a border (usually illegally); to sneak in or out of a country 突袭[突襲] tūxí surprise attack 衮[袞] gǔn imperial robe 水师[水師] shuǐshī navy (in Qing times) 侵扰[侵擾] qīnrǎo to invade and harass 临海[臨海] línhǎi to overlook the sea; on the waterfront 增兵[增兵] zēngbīng to reinforce; to increase troop numbers; reinforcements; extra troops 守军[守軍] shǒujūn defenders 对峙[對峙] duìzhì to stand opposite; to confront; confrontation 督抚[督撫] dūfǔ governor general 总督 and inspector general 巡抚 河套[河套] hétào river bend 潭[潭] tán deep pool; pond; pit (dialect); depression 告急[告急] gàojí to be in a state of emergency; to report an emergency; to ask for emergency assistance 军情[軍情] jūnqíng military situation; military intelligence 可动[可動] kědòng movable 装备[裝備] zhuāngbèi equipment; to equip; to outfit 甲胄[甲胄] jiǎzhòu armor 筹措[籌措] chóucuò to raise (money) 细说[細說] xìshuō to tell in detail 照准[照準] zhàozhǔn request granted (formal usage in old document); to aim (gun) 烽烟[烽煙] fēngyān fire beacon (used as alarm signal over long distance) 乍[乍] zhà at first; suddenly; abruptly; to spread; (of hair) to stand on end; bristling 全面[全面] quánmiàn all-around; comprehensive; total; overall 请缨[請纓] qǐngyīng to volunteer for military service; to offer oneself for an assignment 改行[改行] gǎiháng to change profession //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep54/75 words - 16 min 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 标准[標準] biāozhǔn (an official) standard; norm; criterion; CL:個|个[ge4] 驯养[馴養] xùnyǎng to domesticate; to raise and train 王公[王公] wánggōng princes and dukes; aristocrat 早晨[早晨] zǎochén early morning; CL:個|个[ge4] 管家[管家] guǎnjiā housekeeper; butler; manage one's household 草场[草場] cǎochǎng pastureland 良马[良馬] liángmǎ good horse 阵亡[陣亡] zhènwáng to die in battle 急需[急需] jíxū to urgently need; urgent need 速胜[速勝] sùshèng rapid victory 边关[邊關] biānguān border station; strategic defensive position on frontier 募[募] mù canvass for contributions; to recruit; to collect; to raise 攘外[攘外] rǎngwài to resist foreign aggression 通晓[通曉] tōngxiǎo proficient (in sth); to understand sth through and through 疥[疥] jiè scabies 癣[癬] xuǎn ringworm; Taiwan pr. [xian3] 避免[避免] bìmiǎn to avert; to prevent; to avoid; to refrain from 拓[拓] tuò to expand; to push sth with the hand; to develop; to open up 跋[跋] bá postscript; to trek across mountains 昊[昊] hào vast and limitless; the vast sky 狂飙[狂飆] kuángbiāo hurricane; violent reform or revolution; violent movement or force 后备[後備] hòubèi reserve; backup 取得[取得] qǔdé to acquire; to get; to obtain 谈判[談判] tánpàn to negotiate; negotiation; talks; conference; CL:個|个[ge4] //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep54/100 words - 25 min 割让[割讓] gēràng to cede; cession 拓跋[拓跋] Tuòbá branch of the Xianbei 鮮卑|鲜卑 nomadic people, founders of Wei 北魏 of the Northern Dynasties (386-534); also written 拓拔 持久战[持久戰] chíjiǔzhàn prolonged war; war of attrition 同行[同行] tóngháng person of the same profession; of the same trade, occupation or industry 偏将[偏將] piānjiàng deputy general 逞强[逞強] chěngqiáng to show off; to try to be brave 当头[當頭] dāngtóu coming right into one's face; imminent; to put first 胜任[勝任] shèngrèn qualified; competent (professionally); to be up to a task 冬季[冬季] dōngjì winter 制成[製成] zhìchéng to manufacture; to turn out (a product) 卸下[卸下] xièxià to unload 幸事[幸事] xìngshì sth fortunate; a lucky chance 终结[終結] zhōngjié end; conclusion; to come to an end; to terminate (sth) 烽火[烽火] fēnghuǒ fire beacon (to give alarm) 炽[熾] chì to burn; to blaze; splendid; illustrious 筑[築] zhù to build; to construct; to ram; to hit; Taiwan pr. [zhu2] 鼎盛时期[鼎盛時期] dǐngshèngshíqī flourishing period; golden age 激发[激發] jīfā to arouse; to excite 绝命[絕命] juémìng to commit suicide; to have one's life cut short 失信[失信] shīxìn to break a promise 统筹[統籌] tǒngchóu an overall plan; to plan an entire project as a whole 上佳[上佳] shàngjiā excellent; outstanding; great 战局[戰局] zhànjú war situation 临危[臨危] línwēi dying (from illness); facing death; on one's deathbed 对得起[對得起] duìdeqǐ not to let sb down; to treat sb fairly; be worthy of //Nirvana in Fire - S1/Ep54/119 words - 38 min 过门[過門] guòmén to pass through a doorway; (of a woman) to marry; orchestral music interlude in an opera 分离[分離] fēnlí to separate 知人善用[知人善用] zhīrénshànyòng see 知人善任[zhi1 ren2 shan4 ren4] 重回[重回] chónghuí to return 明亮[明亮] míngliàng bright; shining; glittering; to become clear 开创[開創] kāichuàng to initiate; to start; to found 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) 山水[山水] shānshuǐ water from a mountain; mountains and rivers; scenery; landscape 周游[周遊] zhōuyóu to travel around; to tour; to cross 终了[終了] zhōngliǎo to end 平淡[平淡] píngdàn flat; dull; ordinary; nothing special 携手[攜手] xiéshǒu hand in hand; to join hands; to collaborate 终老[終老] zhōnglǎo to spend one's last years 践[踐] jiàn to fulfill (a promise); to tread; to walk 孙[孫] sūn grandson; descendant 摔[摔] shuāi to throw down; to fall; to drop and break 年事已高[年事已高] niánshìyǐgāo old in years 征[征] zhēng journey; trip; expedition; to go on long campaign; to attack 新军[新軍] Xīnjūn New Armies (modernized Qing armies, trained and equipped according to Western standards, founded after Japan's victory in the First Sino-Japanese War in 1895)