//The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/25 words - 2 min 武[武] wǔ martial; military 帝[帝] dì emperor 萧[蕭] xiāo miserable; desolate; dreary; Chinese mugwort 毅[毅] yì firm and resolute; staunch 乱世[亂世] luànshì the world in chaos; troubled times; (in Buddhism) the mortal world 之中[之中] zhīzhōng inside; among; in the midst of (doing sth); during 挥[揮] huī to wave; to brandish; to command; to conduct; to scatter; to disperse 剑[劍] jiàn double-edged sword; CL:口[kou3],把[ba3]; classifier for blows of a sword 建国[建國] jiànguó to found a country; nation-building; the foundation of PRC by Mao Zedong in 1949 北[北] běi north; to be defeated (classical) 国[國] guó country; nation; state; national; CL:個|个[ge4] 祚[祚] zuò blessing; the throne 延绵[延綿] yánmián to extend continuously 余[餘] yú extra; surplus; remaining; remainder after division; (following numerical value) or more; in excess of (some number); residue (math.); after; I; me 至[至] zhì to arrive; most; to; until 明德[明德] míngdé highest virtue; illustrious virtue 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 国力[國力] guólì a nation's power 强盛[強盛] qiángshèng rich and powerful 四方[四方] sìfāng four-way; four-sided; in all directions; everywhere 楚[楚] chǔ distinct; clear; orderly; pain; suffering; deciduous bush used in Chinese medicine (genus Vitex); punishment cane (old) 河[河] hé river; CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4] 排行[排行] páiháng to rank; ranking; seniority (among siblings) 纵[縱] zòng warp (the vertical threads in weaving); vertical; longitudinal; north-south (lines of longitude); lengthwise; to release; to indulge; even if 奇才[奇才] qícái genius //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/50 words - 2 min 太子[太子] tàizǐ crown prince 最佳[最佳] zuìjiā optimum; optimal; peak; best (athlete, movie etc) 人选[人選] rénxuǎn choice of person; candidate 然[然] rán correct; right; so; thus; like this; -ly 胞[胞] bāo placenta; womb; born of the same parents 弟[弟] dì younger brother; junior male; I (modest word in letter) 琅[琅] láng jade-like stone; clean and white; tinkling of pendants 涉嫌[涉嫌] shèxián to be a suspect (in a crime); to be suspected of 谋反[謀反] móufǎn to plot a rebellion; to conspire against the state 叛[叛] pàn to betray; to rebel; to revolt 斩[斬] zhǎn to behead (as form of capital punishment); to chop 刑[刑] xíng punishment; penalty; sentence; torture; corporal punishment 庭[庭] tíng main hall; front courtyard; law court 其[其] qí his; her; its; their; that; such; it (refers to sth preceding it) 争辩[爭辯] zhēngbiàn a dispute; to wrangle 触怒[觸怒] chùnù to anger sb; to enrage 龙[龍] lóng dragon; CL:條|条[tiao2]; imperial 颜[顏] yán color; face; countenance 贬[貶] biǎn to diminish; to demote; to reduce or devaluate; to disparage; to censure; to depreciate 庶[庶] shù numerous; common people (or populace); born of a concubine 流放[流放] liúfàng banishment; exile 青州[青州] Qīngzhōu Qingzhou county level city in Weifang 濰坊|潍坊[Wei2 fang1], Shandong 悬而未决[懸而未決] xuán'érwèijué pending a decision; hanging in the balance 朝中[朝中] CháoZhōng North Korea-China 其余[其餘] qíyú the rest; the others; remaining; remainder; apart from them //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/75 words - 3 min 皇子[皇子] huángzǐ prince 争斗[爭鬥] zhēngdòu struggle; war 不断[不斷] bùduàn unceasing; uninterrupted; continuous; constant 使得[使得] shǐde usable; workable; feasible; doable; to make; to cause 局[局] jú office; situation; classifier for games: match, set, round etc 动荡[動盪] dòngdàng variant of 動蕩|动荡[dong4 dang4] 天下[天下] tiānxià land under heaven; the whole world; the whole of China; realm; rule 不安[不安] bù'ān unpeaceful; unstable; uneasy; disturbed; restless; worried 遭到[遭到] zāodào to suffer; to meet with (sth unfortunate) 失[失] shī to lose; to miss; to fail 行踪[行蹤] xíngzōng whereabouts; (lose) track (of) 下落不明[下落不明] xiàluòbùmíng unaccounted; unknown whereabouts 二十[二十] èrshí twenty; 20 秋[秋] qiū autumn; fall; harvest time 寒[寒] hán cold; poor; to tremble 寺[寺] sì Buddhist temple; mosque; government office (old) 忧[憂] yōu to worry; to concern oneself with; worried; anxiety; sorrow; (literary) to observe mourning 大师[大師] dàshī great master; master 坐化[坐化] zuòhuà to die in a seated posture (Buddhism) 以此[以此] yǐcǐ with this; thereby; thus; because of this 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 震动[震動] zhèndòng to shake; to vibrate; to strongly affect; shock; vibration 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 黄金[黃金] huángjīn gold; golden (opportunity); prime (time) 棺材[棺材] guāncai coffin; CL:具[ju4],口[kou3] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/100 words - 5 min 事件[事件] shìjiàn event; happening; incident; CL:個|个[ge4] 拉开序幕[拉開序幕] lākāixùmù (fig.) to raise the curtain; to lift the curtain; to be a curtain raiser for 雪[雪] xuě snow; snowfall; CL:場|场[chang2]; to have the appearance of snow; to wipe away, off or out; to clean 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 山庄[山莊] shānzhuāng manor house; villa; (used in hotel names) 咱[咱] zán I or me; we (including both the speaker and the person spoken to) 客房[客房] kèfáng guest room 漏[漏] lòu to leak; to divulge; to leave out by mistake; waterclock or hourglass (old) 银子[銀子] yínzi money; silver 客栈[客棧] kèzhàn tavern; guest house; inn; hotel 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) 萧瑟[蕭瑟] xiāosè to rustle in the air; to rustle; to sough; bleak; desolate; chilly 风雅[風雅] fēngyǎ cultured; sophisticated 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] 青山[青山] qīngshān green hills; (the good) life 面[麵] miàn flour; noodles; (of food) soft (not crunchy); (slang) (of a person) ineffectual; spineless 绿水[綠水] lǜshuǐ green water; crystal-clear water 颓败[頹敗] tuíbài to decay; to decline; to become corrupt 感[感] gǎn to feel; to move; to touch; to affect; feeling; emotion; (suffix) sense of ~ 显[顯] xiǎn to make visible; to reveal; prominent; conspicuous; (prefix) phanero- 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 旅途[旅途] lǚtú journey; trip 中人[中人] zhōngrén go-between; mediator; intermediary 热衷[熱衷] rèzhōng to feel strongly about; to be fond of; obsession; deep commitment 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 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/125 words - 7 min 客人[客人] kèrén visitor; guest; customer; client; CL:位[wei4] 工钱[工錢] gōngqián salary; wages 哥儿[哥兒] gēr5 brothers; boys 岂[豈] qǐ how? (emphatic question) 沦落[淪落] lúnluò to degenerate; impoverished; to fall (into poverty); to be reduced (to begging) 街头[街頭] jiētóu street 境界[境界] jìngjiè boundary; state; realm 介[介] jiè to introduce; to lie between; between; shell; armor 俗[俗] sú custom; convention; popular; common; coarse; vulgar; secular 所能[所能] suǒnéng according to one's capabilities; what sb is capable of 白茫茫[白茫茫] báimángmáng (of mist, snow, floodwater etc) a vast expanse of whiteness 意境[意境] yìjìng artistic mood or conception; creative concept 这就[這就] zhèjiù immediately; at once 叫做[叫做] jiàozuò to be called; to be known as 文人[文人] wénrén scholar; literati 骚客[騷客] sāokè (literary) poet; literati 吟诗[吟詩] yínshī to recite poetry 生意[生意] shēngyì life force; vitality 不景气[不景氣] bùjǐngqì slack; in a slump 要不[要不] yàobù otherwise; or else; how about...?; either... (or...) 棉袄[棉襖] mián'ǎo cotton-padded jacket 看上去[看上去] kànshangqu it would appear; it seems (that) 料子[料子] liàozi material 启[啟] qǐ to open; to start; to initiate; to enlighten or awaken; to state; to inform 城[城] chéng city walls; city; town; CL:座[zuo4],道[dao4],個|个[ge4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/150 words - 8 min 毓[毓] yù (archaic) to give birth to a child; to rear 绣[繡] xiù to embroider; embroidery 坊[坊] fáng workshop; mill; Taiwan pr. [fang1] 铺子[鋪子] pùzi store; shop 否则[否則] fǒuzé if not; otherwise; else; or else 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) 料[料] liào material; stuff; grain; feed; to expect; to anticipate; to guess 店铺[店鋪] diànpù store; shop 接客[接客] jiēkè to receive guests; to receive patrons (of prostitutes) 嘞[嘞] lei sentence-final particle similar to 了[le5], but carrying a tone of approval 客官[客官] kèguān (polite appellation for a guest at a hotel etc) 尖[尖] jiān point (of needle); sharp; shrewd; pointed 儿[兒] ér child; son 这儿[這兒] zhèr5 here 家伙[傢伙] jiāhuo variant of 家伙[jia1 huo5] 礼貌[禮貌] lǐmào courtesy; manners 穿着打扮[穿著打扮] chuānzhuódǎbàn style of dress; one's appearance 定[定] dìng to set; to fix; to determine; to decide; to order 族[族] zú race; nationality; ethnicity; clan; by extension, social group (e.g. office workers 上班族) 历练[歷練] lìliàn to learn through experience; experience; practiced; experienced 子弟[子弟] zǐdì child; the younger generation 有钱[有錢] yǒuqián well-off; wealthy 要点[要點] yàodiǎn main point; essential 摆阔[擺闊] bǎikuò to parade one's wealth; to be ostentatious and extravagant 赚[賺] zhuàn to earn; to make a profit //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/175 words - 9 min 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] 碗[碗] wǎn bowl; cup; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4] 阳春面[陽春麵] yángchūnmiàn plain noodles in broth 糟[糟] zāo dregs; draff; pickled in wine; rotten; messy; ruined 点点[點點] diǎndiǎn point; speck 小店[小店] xiǎodiàn small store 梅花[梅花] méihuā plum blossom; clubs ♣ (a suit in card games); wintersweet (dialect) 肉[肉] ròu meat; flesh; pulp (of a fruit); (coll.) (of a fruit) squashy; (of a person) flabby; irresolute; Kangxi radical 130 桃花[桃花] táohuā peach blossom; (fig.) love affair 酿[釀] niàng to ferment; to brew; to make honey (of bees); to lead to; to form gradually; wine; stuffed vegetables (cooking method) 招牌[招牌] zhāopai signboard; shop sign; reputation of a business 定然[定然] dìngrán certainly; of course 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] 当中[當中] dāngzhōng among; in the middle; in the center 铜板[銅板] tóngbǎn copper coin; copper plate (e.g. for printing) 运[運] yùn to move; to transport; to use; to apply; fortune; luck; fate 宝[寶] bǎo jewel; gem; treasure; precious 九龙[九龍] Jiǔlóng Kowloon district of Hong Kong 上都[上都] Shàngdū Shangdu, also known as Xanadu, summer capital of the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) 传遍[傳遍] chuánbiàn to spread widely 据说[據說] jùshuō it is said that; reportedly 号令[號令] hàolìng an order (esp. army); bugle call expressing military order; verbal command 绝世[絕世] juéshì unique; exceptional 武功[武功] wǔgōng martial art; military accomplishments; (Peking opera) martial arts feats 美女[美女] měinǚ beautiful woman //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/200 words - 10 min 拉倒[拉倒] lādǎo to pull down; (coll.) to let it go; to drop it 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 里边[裡邊] lǐbian inside 起开[起開] qǐkai (dialect) to step aside; Get out of the way! 油水[油水] yóushuǐ grease; profit; ill-gotten gains 慢用[慢用] mànyòng same as 慢慢吃[man4 man4 chi1] 规矩[規矩] guīju lit. compass and set square; fig. established standard; rule; customs; practices; fig. upright and honest; well-behaved 上菜[上菜] shàngcài to serve, also to put on plate 斤[斤] jīn catty; (PRC) weight equal to 500 g; (Tw) weight equal to 600 g; (HK, Malaysia, Singapore) slightly over 604 g 提前[提前] tíqián to shift to an earlier date; to do sth ahead of time; in advance 宜[宜] yí proper; should; suitable; appropriate 在下[在下] zàixià under; myself (humble) 实不相瞒[實不相瞞] shíbùxiāngmán truth to tell; to be quite honest... 开张[開張] kāizhāng to open a business; first transaction of a business day 裘[裘] qiú fur; fur coat 皮[皮] pí leather; skin; fur; CL:張|张[zhang1]; pico- (one trillionth); naughty 大衣[大衣] dàyī overcoat; topcoat; cloak; CL:件[jian4] 值[值] zhí value; (to be) worth; to happen to; to be on duty 百十[百十] bǎishí a hundred or so 胡说[胡說] húshuō to talk nonsense; drivel 马[馬] mǎ horse; CL:匹[pi3]; horse or cavalry piece in Chinese chess; knight in Western chess 千金[千金] qiānjīn thousand jin 斤 (pounds) of gold; money and riches; (honorific) invaluable (support); (honorific) daughter 袍子[袍子] páozi Chinese-style gown 乃是[乃是] nǎishì equivalent to either 是[shi4] or 就是[jiu4 shi4] 定制[定製] dìngzhì custom-made; made-to-order; to have something custom made //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/225 words - 14 min 便[便] biàn plain; informal; suitable; convenient; opportune; to urinate or defecate; equivalent to 就[jiu4]: then; in that case; even if; soon afterwards 袖子[袖子] xiùzi sleeve 小子[小子] xiǎozi (coll.) boy; (derog.) joker; guy; (despicable) fellow 听懂[聽懂] tīngdǒng to understand (on hearing); to catch (what is spoken) 桌子[桌子] zhuōzi table; desk; CL:張|张[zhang1],套[tao4] 老子[老子] lǎozi father; daddy; "I, your father" (in anger, or out of contempt); I (used arrogantly or jocularly) 打劫[打劫] dǎjié to loot; to rob; to plunder; to ransack 打尖[打尖] dǎjiān to stop for a snack while traveling 上好[上好] shànghǎo first-rate; top-notch 值钱[值錢] zhíqián valuable; costly; expensive 雷[雷] léi thunder; mine (weapon); (Internet slang) terrifying; terrific 桀[桀] jié (emperor of Xia dynasty); cruel 初[初] chū at first; (at the) beginning; first; junior; basic 涉[涉] shè to wade; to be involved; to concern; to experience; to enter (classical) 震[震] zhèn to shake; to vibrate; to jolt; to quake; excited; shocked; one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing thunder; ☳ 无名[無名] wúmíng nameless; obscure 辈[輩] bèi lifetime; generation; group of people; class; classifier for generations; (literary) classifier for people 封刀[封刀] fēngdāo to hang up the sword 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 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 剁[剁] duò to chop up (meat etc); to chop off (sb's hand etc) 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 拳法[拳法] quánfǎ boxing; fighting technique 不快[不快] bùkuài unhappy; in low spirits; (of a knife) not sharp //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/250 words - 16 min 有道是[有道是] yǒudàoshì as they say, ...; as the saying goes, ... 恩[恩] ēn favor; grace; kindness 言[言] yán words; speech; to say; to talk 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] 拔刀相助[拔刀相助] bádāoxiāngzhù see 路見不平,拔刀相助|路见不平,拔刀相助[lu4 jian4 bu4 ping2 , ba2 dao1 xiang1 zhu4] 急着[急著] jízhe urgently 赶路[趕路] gǎnlù to hasten on with one's journey; to hurry on 望[望] wàng full moon; to hope; to expect; to visit; to gaze (into the distance); to look towards; towards 后会有期[後會有期] hòuhuìyǒuqī I'm sure we'll meet again some day. (idiom); Hope to see you again. 大汉[大漢] dàhàn big person; the great Han dynasty 砸[砸] zá to smash; to pound; to fail; to muck up; to bungle 搞不好[搞不好] gǎobuhǎo (coll.) maybe; perhaps 两样[兩樣] liǎngyàng two kinds; difference 功夫[功夫] gōngfu skill; art; kung fu; labor; effort 尊[尊] zūn senior; of a senior generation; to honor; to respect; honorific; classifier for cannons and statues; ancient wine vessel 世家[世家] shìjiā family influential for generations; aristocratic family 门派[門派] ménpài sect; school (group of followers of a particular doctrine) 组成[組成] zǔchéng to form; to make up; to constitute 联盟[聯盟] liánméng alliance; union; coalition 其中[其中] qízhōng among; in; included among these 之一[之一] zhīyī one of (sth); one out of a multitude; one (third, quarter, percent etc) 少年[少年] shàonián early youth; youngster; (literary) youth; young man 身份[身份] shēnfèn identity; status; capacity; dignity; position; rank 拿出[拿出] náchū to take out; to put out; to provide; to put forward (a proposal); to come up with (evidence) 不在话下[不在話下] bùzàihuàxià to be nothing difficult; to be a cinch //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/275 words - 17 min 似乎[似乎] sìhū apparently; to seem; to appear; as if; seemingly 骗人[騙人] piànrén to cheat sb; a scam 高强[高強] gāoqiáng excellent; outstanding 以外[以外] yǐwài apart from; other than; except for; external; outside of; on the other side of; beyond 简直[簡直] jiǎnzhí simply; at all; practically 傻子[傻子] shǎzi idiot; fool 利息[利息] lìxī interest (on a loan); CL:筆|笔[bi3] 绿[綠] lǜ green 蚁[蟻] yǐ ant 醅[醅] pēi unstrained spirits 泥[泥] ní mud; clay; paste; pulp 火炉[火爐] huǒlú stove 欲[欲] yù to wish for; to desire; variant of 慾|欲[yu4] 饮[飲] yǐn to drink 兄台[兄臺] xiōngtái brother (polite appellation for a friend one's age) 雅兴[雅興] yǎxìng refined and elegant attitude of mind 马车[馬車] mǎchē cart; chariot; carriage; buggy 辆[輛] liàng classifier for vehicles 里头[裡頭] lǐtou inside; interior 不外乎[不外乎] bùwàihū nothing else but 金银[金銀] jīnyín gold and silver 财宝[財寶] cáibǎo money and valuables 未尝[未嘗] wèicháng not ever; not necessarily 废话[廢話] fèihuà nonsense; rubbish; superfluous words; You don't say!; No kidding! (gently sarcastic) 一路[一路] yīlù the whole journey; all the way; going the same way; going in the same direction; of the same kind //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/300 words - 20 min 过于[過於] guòyú too much; excessively 注定[註定] zhùdìng to foreordain; to be bound to; to be destined to; to be doomed to; inevitably 指尖[指尖] zhǐjiān fingertips 刃[刃] rèn edge of blade 或许[或許] huòxǔ perhaps; maybe 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 镖[鏢] biāo throwing weapon; dart; goods sent under the protection of an armed escort 角色[角色] juésè role; character in a novel; persona; also pr. [jiao3 se4] 蜀[蜀] Shǔ short name for Sichuan 四川[Si4 chuan1] province; one of the Three Kingdoms 三國|三国[San1 guo2] after the fall of the Han dynasty 唐[唐] táng to exaggerate; empty; in vain; old variant of 螗[tang2] 师尊[師尊] shīzūn teacher; master 托[託] tuō to trust; to entrust; to be entrusted with; to act as trustee 竟[竟] jìng unexpectedly; actually; to go so far as to; indeed 高手[高手] gāoshǒu expert; past master; dab hand 莲[蓮] lián lotus 站住[站住] zhànzhù to stand 白发[白髮] báifà white or gray hair; CL:根[gen1] 玉[玉] yù jade 轻[輕] qīng light; easy; gentle; soft; reckless; unimportant; frivolous; small in number; unstressed; neutral; to disparage 功[功] gōng meritorious deed or service; achievement; result; service; accomplishment; work (physics) 卓越[卓越] zhuóyuè outstanding; surpassing; distinguished; splendid 从未[從未] cóngwèi never 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) 不知[不知] bùzhī not to know; unaware; unknowingly; fig. not to admit (defeat, hardships, tiredness etc) 消停[消停] xiāotíng to calm down; to stop; to pause; calmly; peaceful; restful //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/325 words - 22 min 千里[千里] qiānlǐ a thousand miles; a thousand li (i.e. 500 kilometers); a long distance 骏[駿] jùn spirited horse 埋[埋] mái to bury 埋[埋] mán to blame 装模作样[裝模作樣] zhuāngmózuòyàng to put on an act (idiom); to show affectation; to indulge in histrionics 过火[過火] guòhuǒ to go too far (in word or deed); over the top 这下[這下] zhèxià this time 柴火[柴火] cháihuo firewood 湿[濕] shī moist; wet 着呢[著呢] zhene comes at the end of the sentence to indicate a strong degree; quite; rather 莫非[莫非] mòfēi can it be possible that; could it be 寻常[尋常] xúncháng usual; common; ordinary 走错[走錯] zǒucuò to go the wrong way; to take the wrong (road, exit etc) 方向[方向] fāngxiàng direction; orientation; path to follow; CL:個|个[ge4] 发誓[發誓] fāshì to vow; to pledge; to swear 来自[來自] láizì to come from (a place); From: (in email header) 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 闻[聞] wén to hear; news; well-known; famous; reputation; fame; to smell; to sniff at 闻到[聞到] wéndào to smell; to sniff sth out; to perceive by smelling 股[股] gǔ thigh; part of a whole; portion of a sum; (stock) share; strand of a thread; low-level administrative unit, translated as "section" or "department" etc, ranked below 科[ke1]; classifier for long winding things like ropes, rivers etc; classifier for smoke, smells etc: thread, puff, whiff; classifier for bands of people, gangs etc; classifier for sudden forceful actions 花香[花香] huāxiāng fragrance of flowers 蔷薇[薔薇] qiángwēi Japanese rose (Rosa multiflora) 天气[天氣] tiānqì weather 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 食[食] shí to eat; food; animal feed; eclipse 占城[佔城] Zhànchéng Champa (Sanskrit: Campapura or Campanagara), ancient kingdom in the South of Vietnam c. 200-1693 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/350 words - 23 min 爪哇[爪哇] Zhǎowā Java (island of Indonesia); Java (programming language) 并且[並且] bìngqiě and; besides; moreover; furthermore; in addition 阁[閣] gé pavilion (usu. two-storied); cabinet (politics); boudoir; woman's chamber; rack; shelf 想不到[想不到] xiǎngbudào unexpected; hard to imagine; it had not occurred to me; who could have thought that 此[此] cǐ this; these 荒郊[荒郊] huāngjiāo desolate area outside a town 识[識] shí to know; knowledge; Taiwan pr. [shi4] 苦[苦] kǔ bitter; hardship; pain; to suffer; to bring suffering to; painstakingly 瓶[瓶] píng bottle; vase; pitcher; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for wine and liquids 姑娘[姑娘] gūniang girl; young woman; young lady; daughter; paternal aunt (old); CL:個|个[ge4] 不必[不必] bùbì need not; does not have to; not necessarily 姬[姬] jī woman; concubine; female entertainer (archaic) 帖[帖] tiē fitting snugly; appropriate; suitable; variant of 貼|贴[tie1]; to paste; to obey 冥[冥] míng dark; deep; stupid; the underworld 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 怒[怒] nù anger; fury; flourishing; vigorous 杀人[殺人] shārén homicide; to murder; to kill (a person) 杀手[殺手] shāshǒu killer; murderer; hit man; (sports) formidable player 榜[榜] bǎng notice or announcement; list of names; public roll of successful examinees 位列[位列] wèiliè to rank 九[九] jiǔ nine; 9 霸占[霸佔] bàzhàn to occupy by force; to seize; to dominate 席[席] xí woven mat; seat; banquet; place in a democratic assembly; classifier for banquets, conversations etc 暗河[暗河] ànhé underground river 组织[組織] zǔzhī to organize; organization; organized system; nerve; tissue; CL:個|个[ge4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/375 words - 25 min 之外[之外] zhīwài outside; excluding 组合[組合] zǔhé to assemble; to combine; to compose; combination; association; set; compilation; (math.) combinatorial 帖子[帖子] tiězi card; invitation; message; (forum) post 兴奋[興奮] xīngfèn excited; excitement; (physiology) excitation 劲[勁] jìn strength; energy; enthusiasm; spirit; mood; expression; interest; CL:把[ba3]; Taiwan pr. [jing4] 另[另] lìng other; another; separate; separately 只不过[只不過] zhǐbuguò only; merely; nothing but; no more than; it's just that ... 今夜[今夜] jīnyè tonight; this evening 一同[一同] yītóng along; together 接过[接過] jiēguò to take (sth proffered) 这不[這不] zhèbu (coll.) As a matter of fact, ... (used to introduce evidence for what one has just asserted) 赶来[趕來] gǎnlái to rush over 首席[首席] shǒuxí chief (representative, correspondent etc) 弟子[弟子] dìzǐ disciple; follower 兄[兄] xiōng elder brother 堡[堡] bǎo an earthwork; castle; position of defense; stronghold; used in place names, often as phonetic bao for "burg" or "bad" 天生[天生] tiānshēng nature; disposition; innate; natural 大一[大一] dàyī first-year university student 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 百香[百香] bǎixiāng passion fruit 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 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 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) 不住[不住] bùzhù repeatedly; continuously; constantly; unable to (resist, conceal etc) 师兄[師兄] shīxiōng senior male fellow student or apprentice; son (older than oneself) of one's teacher //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/400 words - 28 min 枉[枉] wǎng to twist; crooked; unjust; in vain 轻易[輕易] qīngyì easily; lightly; rashly 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 束[束] shù to bind; bunch; bundle; classifier for bunches, bundles, beams of light etc; to control 衣[衣] yī clothes; CL:件[jian4]; Kangxi radical 145 兵器[兵器] bīngqì weaponry; weapons; arms 绝配[絕配] juépèi perfect match 巨[巨] jù very large; huge; tremendous; gigantic 见识[見識] jiànshi to gain first-hand knowledge of sth; to experience for oneself; knowledge; experience; insight 看好[看好] kànhǎo optimistic (about the outcome); bullish; to think highly of; to support 素[素] sù raw silk; white; plain, unadorned; vegetarian (food); essence; nature; element; constituent; usually; always; ever 火器[火器] huǒqì firearm; CL:架[jia4] 天下第一[天下第一] tiānxiàdìyī first under heaven; number one in the country 力[力] lì power; force; strength; ability; strenuously 惊人[驚人] jīngrén astonishing 赤手[赤手] chìshǒu with bare hands 握住[握住] wòzhù to grip; to hold 束衣[束衣] shùyī corset (clothing) 拳[拳] quán fist; boxing 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° 有一手[有一手] yǒuyīshǒu to have a skill; to have a lot on the ball; to have an affair 影[影] yǐng picture; image; film; movie; photograph; reflection; shadow; trace 仿[仿] fǎng to imitate; to copy 术[術] shù method; technique 绝[絕] jué to cut short; extinct; to disappear; to vanish; absolutely; by no means //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/425 words - 30 min 杀掉[殺掉] shādiào to kill 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) 输赢[輸贏] shūyíng win or loss; outcome 生死[生死] shēngsǐ life or death 对手[對手] duìshǒu opponent; rival; competitor; (well-matched) adversary; match 幸运[幸運] xìngyùn fortunate; lucky; fortune; luck 灼[灼] zhuó luminous; burning; to burn; to cauterize 怪不得[怪不得] guàibude no wonder!; so that's why! 头发[頭髮] tóufa hair (on the head) 发红[發紅] fāhóng to turn red; to blush; to flush 占[占] zhàn to take possession of; to occupy; to take up 尽[儘] jǐn to the greatest extent; (when used before a noun of location) furthest or extreme; to be within the limits of; to give priority to 上风[上風] shàngfēng on the up; currently winning; rising (in popularity etc) 为何[為何] wèihé why 挥手[揮手] huīshǒu to wave (one's hand) 窗[窗] chuāng shutter; window; CL:扇[shan4] 齐刷刷[齊刷刷] qíshuāshuā even; uniform 关上[關上] guānshàng to close (a door); to turn off (light, electrical equipment etc) 世上[世上] shìshàng on earth 技术[技術] jìshù technology; technique; skill; CL:門|门[men2],種|种[zhong3],項|项[xiang4] 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] 大哥[大哥] dàgē eldest brother; big brother (polite address for a man of about the same age as oneself); gang leader; boss 后院[後院] hòuyuàn rear court; back garden; backyard (also fig.) 偷偷[偷偷] tōutōu stealthily; secretly; covertly; furtively; on the sly 溜[溜] liū to slip away; to escape in stealth; to skate //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/450 words - 32 min 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 罢了[罷了] bàle a modal particle indicating (that's all, only, nothing much) 如今[如今] rújīn nowadays; now 眼前[眼前] yǎnqián before one's eyes; now; at present 瞎晃[瞎晃] xiāhuàng to roam about; to monkey around 不得[不得] bùdé must not; may not; not to be allowed; cannot 台面[檯面] táimiàn tabletop; countertop; (fig.) public view; plain sight; (gambling) stake 偷鸡摸狗[偷雞摸狗] tōujīmōgǒu to imitate the dog and steal chicken (idiom); to pilfer; to dally with women; to have affairs 游历[遊歷] yóulì to tour; to travel 恰好[恰好] qiàhǎo as it turns out; by lucky coincidence; (of number, time, size etc) just right 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] 此地[此地] cǐdì here; this place 任务[任務] rènwu mission; assignment; task; duty; role; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 脱[脫] tuō to shed; to take off; to escape; to get away from 只好[只好] zhǐhǎo without any better option; to have to; to be forced to 领[領] lǐng neck; collar; to lead; to receive; classifier for clothes, mats, screens etc 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 司[司] sī to take charge of; to manage; department (under a ministry) 莫不[莫不] mòbù none doesn't; there is none who isn't; everyone 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 仙[仙] xiān immortal 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 出乎意料[出乎意料] chūhūyìliào beyond expectation (idiom); unexpected //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/475 words - 34 min 准[准] zhǔn to allow; to grant; in accordance with; in the light of 没错[沒錯] méicuò that's right; sure!; rest assured!; that's good; can't go wrong 纯金[純金] chúnjīn pure gold 大钱[大錢] dàqián high denomination of banknotes or coins; lots of money; a big sum (e.g. a bribe) 谋面[謀面] móumiàn to meet 认同[認同] rèntóng to approve of; to endorse; to acknowledge; to recognize; to identify oneself with 判断[判斷] pànduàn to judge; to determine; judgment 脑子[腦子] nǎozi brains; mind; CL:個|个[ge4] 确实[確實] quèshí indeed; really; reliable; real; true 匹[匹] pǐ classifier for horses, mules etc; Taiwan pr. [pi1]; ordinary person; classifier for cloth: bolt; horsepower 货[貨] huò goods; money; commodity; CL:個|个[ge4] 别理[別理] biélǐ don't get involved; ignore it!; don't have anything to do with (him, her etc); don't speak to 贩子[販子] fànzi trafficker; dealer; monger; peddler 夸[誇] kuā to boast; to exaggerate; to praise 暂时[暫時] zànshí temporary; provisional; for the time being 师[師] shī teacher; master; expert; model; army division; (old) troops; to dispatch troops 着急[著急] zháojí to worry; to feel anxious; Taiwan pr. [zhao1 ji2] 毕[畢] bì the whole of; to finish; to complete; complete; full; finished 罗城[羅城] luóchéng a second wall built around a city wall 一句话[一句話] yījùhuà in a word; in short 试图[試圖] shìtú to attempt; to try 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 一说[一說] yīshuō an expression of opinion; according to some 感兴趣[感興趣] gǎnxìngqù to be interested 遇[遇] yù to meet; to encounter; to treat; to receive; opportunity; chance //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/500 words - 36 min 十几[十幾] shíjǐ more than ten; a dozen or more 波[波] bō wave; ripple; storm; surge 拥有[擁有] yōngyǒu to have; to possess 一身[一身] yīshēn whole body; from head to toe; single person; a suit of clothes 传闻[傳聞] chuánwén rumor 传开[傳開] chuánkāi (of news) to spread; to get around 什么的[什麼的] shénmede and so on; and what not 大致[大致] dàzhì more or less; roughly; approximately 运送[運送] yùnsòng to transport; to carry 边境[邊境] biānjìng frontier; border 数不尽[數不盡] shǔbujìn countless 财富[財富] cáifù wealth; riches 足以[足以] zúyǐ sufficient to...; so much so that; so that 称霸[稱霸] chēngbà lit. to proclaim oneself hegemon; to take a leading role; to build a personal fiefdom 秘籍[秘籍] mìjí rare book; cheat code (video games) 原本[原本] yuánběn originally; original 直到[直到] zhídào until 背后[背後] bèihòu behind; at the back; in the rear; behind sb's back 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 显然[顯然] xiǎnrán clear; evident; obvious(ly) 八成[八成] bāchéng eighty percent; most probably; most likely 尸首[屍首] shīshou corpse; carcass; dead body 灵通[靈通] língtōng fast and abundant (news); clever; effective 哪儿[哪兒] nǎr5 where?; wherever; anywhere 直奔[直奔] zhíbèn to go straight to; to make a beeline for //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/525 words - 37 min 顾[顧] gù to look after; to take into consideration; to attend to 美人[美人] měirén beauty; belle 庄[莊] zhuāng farmstead; village; manor; place of business; banker (in a gambling game); grave or solemn; holdings of a landlord (in imperial China) 倾[傾] qīng to overturn; to collapse; to lean; to tend; to incline; to pour out 前往[前往] qiánwǎng to leave for; to proceed towards; to go 必经[必經] bìjīng unavoidable; the only (road, entrance etc) 每年[每年] měinián every year; each year; yearly 大批[大批] dàpī large quantities of 商人[商人] shāngrén merchant; businessman 不乏[不乏] bùfá there is no lack of 一掷千金[一擲千金] yīzhìqiānjīn lit. stake a thousand pieces of gold on one throw (idiom); to throw away money recklessly; extravagant 豪[豪] háo grand; heroic 客[客] kè customer; visitor; guest 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 销金窟[銷金窟] xiāojīnkū money squandering establishment (e.g. gambling den, brothel etc) 不仅[不僅] bùjǐn not only (this one); not just (...) but also 温柔[溫柔] wēnróu gentle and soft; tender 乡[鄉] xiāng country or countryside; native place; home village or town; township (PRC administrative unit) 境内[境內] jìngnèi within the borders; internal (to a country, province, city etc); domestic 数一数二[數一數二] shǔyīshǔ'èr reckoned to be first or second best (idiom); one of the very best; to list one by one 赌场[賭場] dǔchǎng casino 守[守] shǒu to guard; to defend; to keep watch; to abide by the law; to observe (rules or ritual); nearby; adjoining 世面[世面] shìmiàn aspects of society; the world 青楼[青樓] qīnglóu (literary) brothel; pleasure quarters 赌局[賭局] dǔjú game of chance; gambling party; gambling joint //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/550 words - 39 min 普通[普通] pǔtōng common; ordinary; general; average 金钱[金錢] jīnqián money; currency 计算[計算] jìsuàn to count; to calculate; to compute; CL:個|个[ge4] 筐[筐] kuāng basket; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 明珠[明珠] míngzhū pearl; jewel (of great value) 赌[賭] dǔ to bet; to gamble 一口[一口] yīkǒu readily; flatly (deny, admit and so on); a mouthful; a bite 打造[打造] dǎzào to create; to build; to develop; to forge (of metal) 警告[警告] jǐnggào to warn; to admonish 主意[主意] zhǔyi plan; idea; decision; CL:個|个[ge4]; Beijing pr. [zhu2 yi5] 寻找[尋找] xúnzhǎo to seek; to look for 接头[接頭] jiētóu to join; to connect; connection; junction; fitting (plumbing); connector; terminal (electrical engineering) 丝毫[絲毫] sīháo the slightest amount or degree; a bit 引人注意[引人注意] yǐnrénzhùyì to attract attention; eye-catching; conspicuous 蕊[蕊] ruǐ stamen; pistil 引起[引起] yǐnqǐ to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse 距离[距離] jùlí distance; CL:個|个[ge4]; to be apart from 十六[十六] shíliù sixteen; 16 零[零] líng zero; nought; zero sign; fractional; fragmentary; odd (of numbers); (placed between two numbers to indicate a smaller quantity followed by a larger one); fraction; (in mathematics) remainder (after division); extra; to wither and fall; to wither 喽[嘍] lou (final particle equivalent to 了[le5]); (particle calling attention to, or mildly warning of, a situation) 挂念[掛念] guàniàn concerned 一对[一對] yīduì couple; pair 郎[郎] láng (arch.) minister; official; noun prefix denoting function or status; a youth 公子[公子] gōngzǐ son of an official; son of nobility; your son (honorific) 千载难逢[千載難逢] qiānzǎinánféng extremely rare (idiom); once in a blue moon //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/575 words - 40 min 确信[確信] quèxìn to be convinced; to be sure; to firmly believe; to be positive that; definite news 庞大[龐大] pángdà huge; enormous; tremendous 瞪[瞪] dèng to open (one's eyes) wide; to stare at; to glare at 双眼[雙眼] shuāngyǎn the two eyes 早已[早已] zǎoyǐ long ago; for a long time 迷[迷] mí to bewilder; crazy about; fan; enthusiast; lost; confused 心神[心神] xīnshén mind; state of mind; attention; (Chinese medicine) psychic constitution 却是[卻是] quèshì nevertheless; actually; the fact is ... 懒洋洋[懶洋洋] lǎnyāngyāng lazily 仿佛[彷彿] fǎngfú to seem; as if; alike; similar 倾城[傾城] qīngchéng coming from everywhere; from all over the place; gorgeous (of woman); to ruin and overturn the state 稀松[稀鬆] xīsōng poor; sloppy; unconcerned; heedless; lax; unimportant; trivial; loose; porous 平常[平常] píngcháng ordinary; common; usually; ordinarily 至今[至今] zhìjīn so far; to this day; until now 顶级[頂級] dǐngjí top-notch; first-rate 涌入[湧入] yǒngrù to come pouring in; influx 对付[對付] duìfu to handle; to deal with; to cope; to get by with 座[座] zuò seat; base; stand; CL:個|个[ge4]; classifier for buildings, mountains and similar immovable objects 名叫[名叫] míngjiào called; named 匣[匣] xiá box 珠子[珠子] zhūzi pearl; bead; CL:粒[li4],顆|颗[ke1] 愿[願] yuàn to hope; to wish; to desire; hoped-for; ready; willing 好说[好說] hǎoshuō easy to deal with; not a problem; (polite answer) you flatter me 今日[今日] jīnrì today 区区[區區] qūqū insignificant; trifling; merely //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep01/593 words - 42 min 糊涂[糊塗] hútu muddled; silly; confused 何[何] hé what; how; why; which; carry 在场[在場] zàichǎng to be present; to be on the scene 不单[不單] bùdān not the only; not merely; not simply 不光[不光] bùguāng not the only one; not only 钱财[錢財] qiáncái wealth; money 性命[性命] xìngmìng life 丫头[丫頭] yātou girl; servant girl; (used deprecatingly, but sometimes also as a term of endearment) 情郎[情郎] qíngláng boyfriend; paramour (of a woman) 仅[僅] jǐn barely; only; merely 镇[鎮] zhèn to press down; to calm; to subdue; to suppress; to guard; garrison; small town; to cool or chill (food or drinks) 清场[清場] qīngchǎng to clear (a place); to evacuate 赶紧[趕緊] gǎnjǐn hurriedly; without delay 有趣[有趣] yǒuqù interesting; fascinating; amusing 交出[交出] jiāochū to hand over 凑[湊] còu to gather together, pool or collect; to happen by chance; to move close to; to exploit an opportunity 热闹[熱鬧] rènao bustling with noise and excitement; lively 聒噪[聒噪] guōzào a clamor; noisy //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/25 words - 3 min 住嘴[住嘴] zhùzuǐ to hold one's tongue; Shut up! 看不出[看不出] kànbuchū can't see; can't make out; unable to tell 深浅[深淺] shēnqiǎn deep or shallow; depth (of the sea); limits of decorum 看清[看清] kànqīng to see clearly 看不清[看不清] kànbuqīng not able to see clearly 清理[清理] qīnglǐ to clear up; to tidy up; to dispose of 许多[許多] xǔduō many; a lot of; much 杂[雜] zá mixed; miscellaneous; various; to mix 鱼[魚] yú fish; CL:條|条[tiao2],尾[wei3] 网[網] wǎng net; network 恐怕[恐怕] kǒngpà fear; to dread; I'm afraid that...; perhaps; maybe 离奇[離奇] líqí odd; bizarre 消失[消失] xiāoshī to disappear; to fade away 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) 多余[多餘] duōyú superfluous; unnecessary; surplus 好听[好聽] hǎotīng pleasant to hear 并不[並不] bìngbù not at all; emphatically not 护送[護送] hùsòng to escort; to accompany 阁下[閣下] géxià your distinguished self; your majesty; sire 弄错[弄錯] nòngcuò to err; to get sth wrong; to miscalculate; to misunderstand 若[若] ruò to seem; like; as; if 移[移] yí to move; to shift; to change; to alter; to remove 剑客[劍客] jiànkè fencer (i.e. sportsman involved in fencing) 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 骰子[骰子] tóuzi dice //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/50 words - 6 min 今晚[今晚] jīnwǎn tonight 游戏[遊戲] yóuxì game; CL:場|场[chang3]; to play 逃[逃] táo to escape; to run away; to flee 自信[自信] zìxìn to have confidence in oneself; self-confidence 隔[隔] gé to separate; to partition; to stand or lie between; at a distance from; after or at an interval of 取[取] qǔ to take; to get; to choose; to fetch 物[物] wù thing; object; matter; abbr. for physics 物理 士[士] shì member of the senior ministerial class (old); scholar (old); bachelor; honorific; soldier; noncommissioned officer; specialist worker 把戏[把戲] bǎxì acrobatics; jugglery; cheap trick; game 听上去[聽上去] tīngshàngqu to sound (difficult, worthwhile etc); to seem 公平[公平] gōngpíng fair; impartial 台[臺] tái platform; stage; terrace; stand; support; station; broadcasting station; classifier for vehicles or machines 城池[城池] chéngchí city 耳[耳] ěr ear; handle (archaeology); and that is all (Classical Chinese) 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 眼见为实[眼見為實] yǎnjiànwéishí seeing is believing 情趣[情趣] qíngqù inclinations and interests; delight; fun; interest; appeal 所谓[所謂] suǒwèi so-called; what is called 好玩[好玩] hǎowán amusing; fun; interesting 若是[若是] ruòshì if 料到[料到] liàodào to foresee; to anticipate 意义[意義] yìyì sense; meaning; significance; importance; CL:個|个[ge4] 押[押] yā to mortgage; to pawn; to detain in custody; to escort and protect; (literary) to sign 碎[碎] suì to break down; to break into pieces; fragmentary 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 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/75 words - 8 min 中招[中招] zhòngzhāo to get infected; to fall into sb's trap 外表[外表] wàibiǎo external; outside; outward appearance 毫无[毫無] háowú not in the least; to completely lack 伤痕[傷痕] shānghén scar; bruise 五脏六腑[五臟六腑] wǔzàngliùfǔ five viscera and six bowels (TCM) 骰[骰] tóu dice 蛊[蠱] gǔ arch. legendary venomous insect; to poison; to bewitch; to drive to insanity; to harm by witchcraft; intestinal parasite 必胜[必勝] bìshèng to be certain of victory; to be bound to prevail 法[法] fǎ law; method; way; Buddhist teaching; Legalist 坚信[堅信] jiānxìn to believe firmly; without any doubt 不才[不才] bùcái untalented; I; me (humble) 戏法[戲法] xìfǎ magic trick 险[險] xiǎn danger; dangerous; rugged 蹚[蹚] tāng to wade; to trample 滩[灘] tān beach; shoal; rapids; CL:片[pian4]; classifier for liquids: pool, puddle 浑[渾] hún muddy; to mix 反悔[反悔] fǎnhuǐ to renege; to go back (on a deal); to back out (of a promise) 伙伴[伙伴] huǒbàn partner; companion; comrade 耐心[耐心] nàixīn to be patient; patience 同伴[同伴] tóngbàn companion; comrade; fellow 不太好[不太好] bùtàihǎo not so good; not too well 使[使] shǐ to make; to cause; to enable; to use; to employ; to send; to instruct sb to do sth; envoy; messenger 未必[未必] wèibì not necessarily; maybe not 便宜[便宜] piányi cheap; inexpensive; small advantages; to let sb off lightly 十二[十二] shí'èr twelve; 12 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/100 words - 9 min 怎[怎] zěn how 认得[認得] rènde to recognize; to remember sth (or sb) on seeing it; to know 总归[總歸] zǒngguī eventually; after all; anyhow 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 双城[雙城] Shuāngchéng Suangcheng county level city in Harbin 哈爾濱|哈尔滨[Ha1 er3 bin1], Heilongjiang 卢[盧] lú (old) rice vessel; black; old variant of 廬|庐[lu2]; (slang) (Tw) troublesome; fussy 翟[翟] dí long-tail pheasant 无论[無論] wúlùn no matter what or how; regardless of whether... 争抢[爭搶] zhēngqiǎng to fight over; to scramble for 绝不[絕不] juébù in no way; not in the least; absolutely not 落入[落入] luòrù to fall into 之内[之內] zhīnèi inside; within 事物[事物] shìwù thing; object; CL:個|个[ge4] 拦住[攔住] lánzhù to stop; to bar the way 世间[世間] shìjiān world; earth 分为[分為] fēnwéi to divide sth into (parts); to subdivide 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) 之上[之上] zhīshàng above 四大[四大] sìdà the four elements: earth, water, fire, and wind (Buddhism); the four freedoms: speaking out freely, airing views fully, holding great debates, and writing big-character posters, 大鳴大放|大鸣大放[da4 ming2 da4 fang4], 大辯論|大辩论[da4 bian4 lun4], 大字報|大字报[da4 zi4 bao4] (PRC) 分别[分別] fēnbié to part or leave each other; to distinguish; difference; in different ways; differently; separately or individually 金刚[金剛] jīngāng diamond; (used to translate Sanskrit "vajra", a thunderbolt or mythical weapon); guardian deity (in Buddhist iconography) 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 境[境] jìng border; place; condition; boundary; circumstances; territory 自在[自在] zìzai free; unrestrained; comfortable; at ease 逍[逍] xiāo leisurely; easy-going //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/125 words - 11 min 遥[遙] yáo distant; remote; far; far away 以及[以及] yǐjí as well as; too; and 传说[傳說] chuánshuō legend; folklore; to repeat from mouth to mouth; they say that... 神游[神游] shényóu to go on a mental journey 玄[玄] xuán black; mysterious 已然[已然] yǐrán to be already so; already 果然[果然] guǒrán really; sure enough; as expected; if indeed 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 这天[這天] zhètiān today; this day 来历[來歷] láilì history; antecedents; origin 魔[魔] mó devil; magic 胜算[勝算] shèngsuàn odds of success; stratagem that ensures success; to be sure of success 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. 故人[故人] gùrén old friend; the deceased 阻拦[阻攔] zǔlán to stop; to obstruct 情面[情面] qíngmiàn feelings and sensibilities; sentiment and face; sensitivity to other's feelings 云[雲] yún cloud; CL:朵[duo3] 梭[梭] suō shuttle (textiles); to move back and fro 青[青] qīng green; blue; black; youth; young (of people) 霜[霜] shuāng frost; white powder or cream spread over a surface; frosting; (skin) cream 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 柔[柔] róu soft; flexible; supple; yielding; rho (Greek letter Ρρ) 如意[如意] rúyì as one wants; according to one's wishes; ruyi scepter, a symbol of power and good fortune 无双[無雙] wúshuāng incomparable; matchless; unique 百年[百年] bǎinián hundred years; century; lifetime //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/150 words - 13 min 无人[無人] wúrén unmanned; uninhabited 使用[使用] shǐyòng to use; to employ; to apply; to make use of 小鬼[小鬼] xiǎoguǐ little demon (term of endearment for a child); mischievous child; imp 报[報] bào to announce; to inform; report; newspaper; recompense; revenge; CL:份[fen4],張|张[zhang1] 出世[出世] chūshì to be born; to come into being; to withdraw from worldly affairs 去掉[去掉] qùdiào to get rid of; to exclude; to eliminate; to remove; to delete; to strip out; to extract 迟早[遲早] chízǎo sooner or later 失之交臂[失之交臂] shīzhījiāobì to miss narrowly; to let a great opportunity slip 前辈[前輩] qiánbèi senior; older generation; precursor 讨教[討教] tǎojiào to consult; to ask for advice 狂妄[狂妄] kuángwàng egotistical; arrogant; brassy 耗[耗] hào to waste; to spend; to consume; to squander; news; (coll.) to delay; to dilly-dally 方才[方才] fāngcái just now; then 乃[乃] nǎi to be; thus; so; therefore; then; only; thereupon 速度[速度] sùdù speed; rate; velocity; (music) tempo; CL:個|个[ge4] 活着[活著] huózhe alive 练[練] liàn to practice; to train; to drill; to perfect (one's skill); exercise 不久[不久] bùjiǔ not long (after); before too long; soon; soon after 熟练[熟練] shúliàn practiced; proficient; skilled; skillful 燃烧[燃燒] ránshāo to ignite; to combust; to burn; combustion; flaming 心中[心中] xīnzhōng central point; in one's thoughts; in one's heart 短暂[短暫] duǎnzàn of short duration; brief; momentary 获得[獲得] huòdé to obtain; to receive; to get 神力[神力] shénlì occult force; the power of a God or spirit 薪[薪] xīn fuel; salary //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/175 words - 16 min 柴[柴] chái firewood; lean (of meat); thin (of a person) 足够[足夠] zúgòu enough; sufficient 口气[口氣] kǒuqì tone of voice; the way one speaks; manner of expression; tone 邪术[邪術] xiéshù sorcery 异样[異樣] yìyàng difference; peculiar 月亮[月亮] yuèliang the moon 纸[紙] zhǐ paper; CL:張|张[zhang1],沓[da2]; classifier for documents, letter etc 糊[糊] hú muddled; paste; scorched 天空[天空] tiānkōng sky 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 一轮[一輪] yīlún first round or stage (of a match, election, talks, planned policy etc) 下弦月[下弦月] xiàxiányuè third quarter or waning moon 满月[滿月] mǎnyuè full moon; whole month; baby's one-month old birthday 孤[孤] gū lone; lonely 邪门[邪門] xiémén strange; unusual; evil ways; dishonest practices 阵[陣] zhèn disposition of troops; wave; spate; burst; spell; short period of time; classifier for events or states of short duration 进入[進入] jìnrù to enter; to join; to go into 梦境[夢境] mèngjìng dreamland 皆[皆] jiē all; each and every; in all cases 虚幻[虛幻] xūhuàn imaginary; illusory 实[實] shí real; true; honest; really; solid; fruit; seed; definitely 击中[擊中] jīzhòng to hit (a target etc); to strike 无数[無數] wúshù countless; numberless; innumerable 杀机[殺機] shājī desire to commit murder; great danger 真实[真實] zhēnshí true; real //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/200 words - 17 min 耳朵[耳朵] ěrduo ear; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4],對|对[dui4]; handle (on a cup) 辨[辨] biàn to distinguish; to recognize 必修[必修] bìxiū a required course 课程[課程] kèchéng course; academic program; CL:堂[tang2],節|节[jie2],門|门[men2] 且[且] qiě and; moreover; yet; for the time being; to be about to; both (... and...) 天地[天地] tiāndì heaven and earth; world; scope; field of activity 偌大[偌大] ruòdà so big; such a big 无处不在[無處不在] wúchùbùzài to be everywhere 弱点[弱點] ruòdiǎn weak point; failing 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 隔绝[隔絕] géjué isolated (from the world); disconnected 外在[外在] wàizài external; extrinsic 仔细[仔細] zǐxì careful; attentive; cautious 聆听[聆聽] língtīng to listen (respectfully) 撕裂[撕裂] sīliè to rip apart; to tear; laceration; rent 敌人[敵人] dírén enemy; CL:個|个[ge4] 暴露[暴露] bàolù to expose; to reveal; to lay bare; also pr. [pu4 lu4] 天赋[天賦] tiānfù gift; innate skill 异[異] yì different; other; hetero-; unusual; strange; surprising; to distinguish; to separate; to discriminate 禀[稟] bǐng to make a report (to a superior); to give; to endow; to receive; petition 习[習] xí to practice; to study; habit 听觉[聽覺] tīngjué sense of hearing; auditory 练习[練習] liànxí to practice; exercise; drill; practice; CL:個|个[ge4] 许久[許久] xǔjiǔ for a long time; for ages 障[障] zhàng to block; to hinder; to obstruct //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/225 words - 20 min 目[目] mù eye; item; section; list; catalogue; table of contents; order (taxonomy); goal; name; title 天真[天真] tiānzhēn naive; innocent; artless 路过[路過] lùguò to pass by or through 架势[架勢] jiàshi attitude; position (on an issue etc) 困[困] kùn to trap; to surround; hard-pressed; stranded; destitute 阿爹[阿爹] ādiē dad; father; (paternal) grandfather; old man 抵御[抵禦] dǐyù to resist; to withstand 遭遇[遭遇] zāoyù to meet with; to encounter; (bitter) experience 慌[慌] huāng to get panicky; to lose one's head; (coll.) (after 得) unbearably; terribly 守住[守住] shǒuzhu to hold on to; to defend; to keep; to guard 奈何[奈何] nàihé to do something to sb; to deal with; to cope; how?; to no avail 拖住[拖住] tuōzhù to hold up; to hinder; to stall 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 花样[花樣] huāyàng pattern; way of doing sth; trick; (sports) fancy-style (as figure skating etc) 惑[惑] huò to confuse; to be puzzled 音[音] yīn sound; noise; note (of musical scale); tone; news; syllable; reading (phonetic value of a character) 结合[結合] jiéhé to combine; to link; to integrate; binding; CL:次[ci4] 枪击[槍擊] qiāngjī to shoot with a gun; shooting incident 寻[尋] xún to search; to look for; to seek 咱俩[咱倆] zánliǎ the two of us 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 天衣无缝[天衣無縫] tiānyīwúfèng lit. seamless heavenly clothes (idiom); fig. flawless 松懈[鬆懈] sōngxiè to relax; to relax efforts; to slack off; to take it easy; complacent; undisciplined 招数[招數] zhāoshù move (in chess, on stage, in martial arts); gambit; trick; scheme; movement; same as 著數|着数[zhao1 shu4] 说实话[說實話] shuōshíhuà to speak the truth; truth to tell; frankly //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/250 words - 21 min 得罪[得罪] dézui to offend sb; to make a faux pas; a faux pas; see also 得罪[de2 zui4] 并非[並非] bìngfēi really isn't 所想[所想] suǒxiǎng what one considers; one's thoughts 参与[參與] cānyù to participate (in sth) 出手[出手] chūshǒu to dispose of; to spend (money); to undertake a task 甚[甚] shén variant of 什[shen2] 甚[甚] shèn what; very; extremely; any 荣华富贵[榮華富貴] rónghuáfùguì glory, splendor, wealth and rank (idiom); high position and great wealth 十三[十三] shísān thirteen; 13 年前[年前] niánqián before the end of the year; before the new year 楼[樓] lóu house with more than 1 story; storied building; floor; CL:層|层[ceng2],座[zuo4],棟|栋[dong4] 惨案[慘案] cǎn'àn massacre; tragedy; CL:起[qi3] 惨遭[慘遭] cǎnzāo to suffer (defeat, death etc) 灭门[滅門] mièmén to exterminate an entire family 楼主[樓主] lóuzhǔ original poster (in an online forum); landlord of a building (traditional) 柳[柳] liǔ willow 长子[長子] zhǎngzǐ eldest son 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 醒来[醒來] xǐnglái to waken 记忆[記憶] jìyì to remember; to recall; memory; CL:個|个[ge4] 泉[泉] quán spring (small stream); mouth of a spring; coin (archaic) 老人[老人] lǎorén old man or woman; the elderly; one's aged parents or grandparents 人称[人稱] rénchēng person (first person, second person etc in grammar); called; known as 不少[不少] bùshǎo many; a lot; not few 桩[樁] zhuāng stump; stake; pile; classifier for items 案[案] àn (legal) case; incident; record; file; table //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/275 words - 25 min 即便[即便] jíbiàn even if; even though; right away; immediately 线索[線索] xiànsuǒ trail; clues; thread (of a story) 迹[跡] jì footprint; mark; trace; vestige; sign; indication; Taiwan pr. [ji1] 住手[住手] zhùshǒu to desist; to stop; to stay one's hand 有意思[有意思] yǒuyìsi interesting; meaningful; enjoyable; fun 诈尸[詐屍] zhàshī sudden movement of a corpse (superstition); fig. sudden torrent of abuse 和尚[和尚] héshang Buddhist monk 尚[尚] shàng still; yet; to value; to esteem 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) 疤[疤] bā scar; scab 拜会[拜會] bàihuì pay an official call; call on; visit in an official capacity 不论[不論] bùlùn whatever; no matter what (who, how etc); regardless of; not to discuss 必将[必將] bìjiāng inevitably 心底[心底] xīndǐ bottom of one's heart 苦心[苦心] kǔxīn painstaking effort; to take a lot of trouble; laborious at pains 感激[感激] gǎnjī to be grateful; to appreciate; thankful 亦[亦] yì also 不愿[不願] bùyuàn unwilling; unwillingness 无心[無心] wúxīn unintentionally; not in the mood to 施[施] shī to grant; to give; to bestow; to act; to carry out 劫[劫] jié to rob; to plunder; to seize by force; to coerce; calamity; abbr. for kalpa 劫波[jie2 bo1] 施主[施主] shīzhǔ benefactor (term used by a monk to address a layperson); donor (semiconductor) 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 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 报答[報答] bàodá to repay; to requite //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/300 words - 29 min 师弟[師弟] shīdì young disciple (of the same master); younger or junior male schoolmate 逞强[逞強] chěngqiáng to show off; to try to be brave 害死[害死] hàisǐ to kill; to cause death; to do sb to death 睡着[睡著] shuìzháo to fall asleep 打死[打死] dǎsǐ to kill; to beat to death 松开[鬆開] sōngkāi to release; to let go; to loosen; to untie; to come loose 冲动[衝動] chōngdòng to have an urge; to be impetuous; impulse; urge 极[極] jí extremely; pole (geography, physics); utmost; top 弄死[弄死] nòngsǐ to kill; to put to death 干吗[幹嗎] gànmá see 幹嘛|干嘛[gan4 ma2] 够呛[夠嗆] gòuqiàng unbearable; terrible; enough; unlikely 先行[先行] xiānxíng to precede others; in advance 撤退[撤退] chètuì to retreat 从长计议[從長計議] cóngchángjìyì to take one's time making a decision (idiom); to consider at length 闭[閉] bì to close; to stop up; to shut; to obstruct 禅[禪] chán dhyana (Sanskrit); Zen; meditation (Buddhism) 禅[禪] shàn to abdicate 俗家[俗家] sújiā layman; layperson; original home of a monk 此处[此處] cǐchù this place; here (literary) 桂花[桂花] guìhuā osmanthus flowers; Osmanthus fragrans 糕[糕] gāo cake 假正经[假正經] jiǎzhèngjīng demure; prudish; hypocritical 话说[話說] huàshuō It is said that ... (at the start of a narrative); to discuss; to recount 看上[看上] kànshàng to look upon; to take a fancy to; to fall for 来信[來信] láixìn incoming letter; send a letter here 托付[托付] tuōfù to entrust //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/325 words - 30 min 碰面[碰面] pèngmiàn to meet; to run into (sb); to get together (with sb) 提及[提及] tíjí to mention; to raise (a subject); to bring to sb's attention 此次[此次] cǐcì this time 同行[同行] tóngháng person of the same profession; of the same trade, occupation or industry 压制[壓制] yāzhì to suppress; to inhibit; to stifle 浑身[渾身] húnshēn all over; from head to foot 修习[修習] xiūxí to study; to practice 罗刹[羅剎] luóchà demon in Buddhism; poltergeist in temple that plays tricks on monks and has a taste for their food 三十[三十] sānshí thirty; 30 秘[秘] mì secret; secretary 觉[覺] jiào a nap; a sleep; CL:場|场[chang2] 觉[覺] jué to feel; to find that; thinking; awake; aware 父[父] fù father 十分[十分] shífēn very; completely; utterly; extremely; absolutely; hundred percent; to divide into ten equal parts 故[故] gù happening; instance; reason; cause; intentional; former; old; friend; therefore; hence; (of people) to die, dead 秘[祕] mì variant of 秘[mi4] 习得[習得] xídé to learn; to acquire (some skill through practice); acquisition 任意[任意] rènyì any; arbitrary; at will; at random 昔日[昔日] xīrì formerly; in olden days 大宗[大宗] dàzōng large amount; staple; influential family of long standing 允许[允許] yǔnxǔ to permit; to allow 修炼[修煉] xiūliàn (of Taoists) to practice austerities; to practice asceticism 本人[本人] běnrén the person himself; I (humble form used in speeches); oneself; myself; in person; personal 说起[說起] shuōqǐ to mention; to bring up (a subject); with regard to; as for 佛门[佛門] Fómén Buddhism 最为[最為] zuìwéi the most //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/350 words - 31 min 不凡[不凡] bùfán out of the ordinary; out of the common run 参拜[參拜] cānbài to formally call on; to worship (a God); to pay homage to sb 香客[香客] xiāngkè Buddhist pilgrim; Buddhist worshipper 需[需] xū to require; to need; to want; necessity; need 注视[注視] zhùshì to watch attentively; to gaze at 一眼[一眼] yīyǎn a glance; a quick look; a glimpse 无需[無需] wúxū needless 言语[言語] yányǔ words; speech; (spoken) language 自省[自省] zìxǐng to examine oneself; to reflect on one's shortcomings; introspection; self-awareness; self-criticism 罪恶[罪惡] zuì'è crime; evil; sin 至极[至極] zhìjí very; extremely 致[致] zhì to send; to devote; to deliver; to cause; to convey 看透[看透] kàntòu to understand thoroughly; to see beyond the facade; to see through (sb) 内心[內心] nèixīn heart; innermost being; (math.) incenter 佛[佛] Fó Buddha; Buddhism 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 忽然[忽然] hūrán suddenly; all of a sudden 圆寂[圓寂] yuánjì death; to pass away (of Buddhist monks, nuns etc) 传言[傳言] chuányán rumor; hearsay 尸体[屍體] shītǐ dead body; corpse; carcass; CL:具[ju4] 倒地[倒地] dǎodì to fall to the ground 尘[塵] chén dust; dirt; earth 瞬间[瞬間] shùnjiān in an instant; in a flash 灰飞烟灭[灰飛煙滅] huīfēiyānmiè lit. scattered ashes and dispersed smoke (idiom); fig. to be annihilated; to vanish in a puff of smoke 忧思[憂思] yōusī to be anxious and worried; agitated; pensive //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/375 words - 32 min 是的[是的] shìde yes, that's right; variant of 似的[shi4 de5] 师父[師父] shīfu used for 師傅|师傅 (in Taiwan); master; qualified worker 曾[曾] céng once; already; ever (in the past); former; previously; (past tense marker used before verb or clause) 展露[展露] zhǎnlù to expose; to reveal 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 人心[人心] rénxīn popular feeling; the will of the people 窥[窺] kuī to peep; to pry into 悟[悟] wù to comprehend; to apprehend; to become aware 可心[可心] kěxīn satisfying; to one's liking; to suit sb 佛法[佛法] fófǎ Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha); Buddhist doctrine 存在[存在] cúnzài to exist; to be; existence 这般[這般] zhèbān like this; this way 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 神通[神通] shéntōng remarkable ability; magical power 消除[消除] xiāochú to eliminate; to remove 禁[禁] jīn to endure 禁[禁] jìn to prohibit; to forbid 废[廢] fèi to abolish; to abandon; to abrogate; to discard; to depose; to oust; crippled; abandoned; waste 据我所知[據我所知] jùwǒsuǒzhī as far as I know; to the best of my knowledge 接到[接到] jiēdào to receive (letter etc) 运用[運用] yùnyòng to use; to put to use 龟[龜] guī tortoise; turtle 息[息] xī breath; news; interest (on an investment or loan); to cease; to stop; to rest; Taiwan pr. [xi2] 反抗[反抗] fǎnkàng to resist; to rebel 好处[好處] hǎochu benefit; advantage; gain; profit; also pr. [hao3 chu4]; CL:個|个[ge4] 生路[生路] shēnglù a way to make a living; a way to survive; a way out of a predicament //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/400 words - 36 min 做梦[做夢] zuòmèng to dream; to have a dream; fig. illusion; fantasy; pipe dream 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 没用[沒用] méiyòng useless 形状[形狀] xíngzhuàng form; shape; CL:個|个[ge4] 麒麟[麒麟] qílín qilin (mythical Chinese animal); kylin; Chinese unicorn; commonly mistranslated as giraffe 牙[牙] yá tooth; ivory; CL:顆|颗[ke1] 号称[號稱] hàochēng to be known as; to be nicknamed; to be purportedly; to claim (often exaggeratedly or falsely) 器[器] qì device; tool; utensil; CL:臺|台[tai2] 玩意儿[玩意兒] wányìr5 erhua variant of 玩意[wan2 yi4] 制作[製作] zhìzuò to make; to manufacture 失传[失傳] shīchuán (of skills etc) to die out; lost; extinct 剩[剩] shèng to remain; to be left; to have as remainder 手里[手裡] shǒulǐ in hand; (a situation is) in sb's hands 不幸[不幸] bùxìng misfortune; adversity; unfortunate; sad; unfortunately; CL:個|个[ge4] 晚辈[晚輩] wǎnbèi the younger generation; those who come after 纠缠[糾纏] jiūchán to be in a tangle; to nag 一遍[一遍] yībiàn one time (all the way through); once through 限度[限度] xiàndù limitation; limit 让开[讓開] ràngkāi to get out of the way; to step aside 明令[明令] mínglìng to decree 禁止[禁止] jìnzhǐ to prohibit; to forbid; to ban 怖[怖] bù terror; terrified; afraid; frightened 雷轰[雷轟] léihōng sound of thunder 一个个[一個個] yīgègè each and every one 当真[當真] dàngzhēn to take seriously; serious; No joking, really! //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep02/425 words - 40 min 好强[好強] hàoqiáng eager to be first 动怒[動怒] dòngnù to get angry 叶[葉] yè leaf; page; lobe; (historical) period; classifier for small boats 手法[手法] shǒufǎ technique; trick; skill 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 阎王[閻王] Yánwáng same as 閻羅王|阎罗王; Yama, King of Hell; translation of Sanskrit: Yama Raja 小看[小看] xiǎokàn to look down on; to underestimate 想来[想來] xiǎnglái it may be assumed that 终身[終身] zhōngshēn lifelong; all one's life; marriage 残疾[殘疾] cánjí disabled; handicapped; deformity on a person or animal 力气[力氣] lìqi strength; CL:把[ba3] 何必[何必] hébì there is no need; why should 暗器[暗器] ànqì concealed weapon 透[透] tòu to penetrate; to pass through; thoroughly; completely; transparent; to appear; to show 骨[骨] gǔ bone 钉[釘] dīng nail; to follow closely; to keep at sb (to do sth); variant of 盯[ding1] 铁[鐵] tiě iron (metal); arms; weapons; hard; strong; violent; unshakeable; determined; close; tight (slang) 蒺[蒺] jí Tribulus terrestris 藜[藜] lí name of weed plant (fat hen, goosefoot, pigweed etc); Chenopodium album 须[須] xū must; to have to; to wait 针[針] zhēn needle; pin; injection; stitch; CL:根[gen1],支[zhi1] 击[擊] jī to hit; to strike; to break; Taiwan pr. [ji2] 树[樹] shù tree; CL:棵[ke1]; to cultivate; to set up 执意[執意] zhíyì to be determined to; to insist on 程度[程度] chéngdù degree (level or extent); level; CL:個|个[ge4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/25 words - 5 min 好久不见[好久不見] hǎojiǔbujiàn long time no see 友[友] yǒu friend 口是心非[口是心非] kǒushìxīnfēi duplicity; hypocrisy (idiom) 终究[終究] zhōngjiū in the end; after all is said and done 遭[遭] zāo to meet by chance (usually with misfortune); classifier for events: time, turn, incident 祭奠[祭奠] jìdiàn to offer sacrifices (to one's ancestors); to hold or attend a memorial service 魂[魂] hún soul; spirit; immortal soul, i.e. that can be detached from the body 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 故里[故里] gùlǐ hometown; native place 永安[永安] Yǒng'ān Yong'an county level city in Sanming 三明[San1 ming2], Fujian; Yong'an or Yung'an township in Kaohsiung county 高雄縣|高雄县[Gao1 xiong2 xian4], southwest Taiwan 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 现[現] xiàn to appear; present; now; existing; current 世[世] shì life; age; generation; era; world; lifetime; epoch; descendant; noble 师徒[師徒] shītú master and disciple 一面[一面] yīmiàn one side; one aspect; simultaneously... (and...); one's whole face 好运[好運] hǎoyùn good luck 堂堂[堂堂] tángtáng grand; magnificent; stately; majestic appearance 尺[尺] chǐ a Chinese foot; one-third of a meter; a ruler; a tape-measure; one of the three acupoints for measuring pulse in Chinese medicine; CL:支[zhi1],把[ba3] 男儿[男兒] nán'ér a (real) man; boy; son 人质[人質] rénzhì hostage 生存[生存] shēngcún to exist; to survive 荒无人烟[荒無人煙] huāngwúrényān desolate and uninhabited (idiom) 身负重伤[身負重傷] shēnfùzhòngshāng seriously injured 万一[萬一] wànyī just in case; if by any chance; contingency 迷路[迷路] mílù to lose the way; lost; labyrinth; labyrinthus vestibularis (of the inner ear) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/50 words - 6 min 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 德行[德行] déxíng morality and conduct; Taiwan pr. [de2 xing4] 杰[傑] jié hero; heroic; outstanding person; prominent; distinguished 虽说[雖說] suīshuō though; although 轻轻[輕輕] qīngqīng lightly; softly 凭借[憑借] píngjiè to rely on; to depend on; by means of; thanks to; sth that one relies on 残本[殘本] cánběn extant fragment (of book) 还原[還原] huányuán to restore to the original state; to reconstruct (an event); reduction (chemistry) 鼎盛[鼎盛] dǐngshèng flourishing; at its peak; a golden age 名声[名聲] míngshēng reputation 尤[尤] yóu outstanding; particularly, especially; a fault; to express discontentment against 虎[虎] hǔ tiger; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 要么[要麼] yàome or; either one or the other 说说[說說] shuōshuo to say sth 呗[唄] bei modal particle indicating indicating lack of enthusiasm; modal particle indicating that things should only or can only be done a certain way 先祖[先祖] xiānzǔ deceased grandfather; ancestry 举行[舉行] jǔxíng to hold (a meeting, ceremony etc) 仪式[儀式] yíshì ceremony 立志[立志] lìzhì to be determined; to be resolved 摒弃[摒棄] bìngqì to abandon; to discard; to spurn; to forsake 武林[武林] wǔlín martial arts (social) circles 常用[常用] chángyòng in common usage 从而[從而] cóng'ér thus; thereby 专注[專注] zhuānzhù concentrated; single-mindedly devoted to 研制[研製] yánzhì to manufacture; to develop //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/75 words - 7 min 道路[道路] dàolù road; path; way; CL:條|条[tiao2] 违背[違背] wéibèi to go against; to be contrary to; to violate 祖[祖] zǔ ancestor; forefather; grandparents 训[訓] xùn to teach; to train; to admonish; instruction (from superiors); teachings; rule 融合[融合] rónghé a mixture; an amalgam; fusion; welding together; to be in harmony with (nature); to harmonize with; to fit in 火药[火藥] huǒyào gunpowder 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 雷声[雷聲] léishēng thunder 炸[炸] zhá to deep fry; Taiwan pr. [zha4] 炸[炸] zhà to explode 响[響] xiǎng echo; sound; noise; to make a sound; to sound; to ring; loud; classifier for noises 火光[火光] huǒguāng flame; blaze 滔[滔] tāo overflow; torrent-dash 行走[行走] xíngzǒu to walk 败[敗] bài to defeat; to damage; to lose (to an opponent); to fail; to wither 李[李] lǐ plum 寒衣[寒衣] hányī winter clothing 从此[從此] cóngcǐ from now on; since then; henceforth 销声匿迹[銷聲匿跡] xiāoshēngnìjì to vanish without trace (idiom); to lie low 闭关[閉關] bìguān to close the passes; to seal off the country; seclusion (monastic practice, e.g. of Chan Buddhists) 永不[永不] yǒngbù never; will never 因[因] yīn cause; reason; because 逐出[逐出] zhúchū to expel; to evict; to drive out 谣传[謠傳] yáochuán rumor 不用说[不用說] bùyòngshuō needless to say; it goes without saying 隐秘[隱秘] yǐnmì secret; hidden //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/100 words - 11 min 语气[語氣] yǔqì tone; manner of speaking; mood; CL:個|个[ge4] 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) 一口气[一口氣] yīkǒuqì one breath; in one breath; at a stretch 也罢[也罷] yěbà (reduplicated) whether... or...; never mind; fine (indicating acceptance or resignation) 徒弟[徒弟] túdì apprentice; disciple 完了[完了] wánle to be finished; to be done for; ruined; gone to the dogs; oh no 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] 深不可测[深不可測] shēnbùkěcè deep and unmeasurable (idiom); unfathomable depths; incomprehensible; enigmatic and impossible to predict 运气[運氣] yùnqi luck (good or bad) 多亏[多虧] duōkuī thanks to; luckily 阿弥陀佛[阿彌陀佛] ĒmítuóFó Amitabha Buddha; the Buddha of the Western paradise; may the lord Buddha preserve us!; merciful Buddha! 冤冤相报何时了[冤冤相報何時了] yuānyuānxiāngbàohéshíliǎo if revenge breeds revenge, will there ever be an end to it? (Buddhist saying) 况且[況且] kuàngqiě moreover; besides; in addition; furthermore 神人[神人] shénrén God; deity 脚踏[腳踏] jiǎotà pedal 云雾[雲霧] yúnwù clouds and mist 身着[身著] shēnzhuó to wear 吸[吸] xī to breathe; to suck in; to absorb; to inhale 御[禦] yù to defend; to resist 日月[日月] rìyuè the sun and moon; day and month; every day and every month; season; life and livelihood 半分[半分] bànfēn a little bit 疲[疲] pí weary 态[態] tài (bound form); appearance; shape; form; state; attitude; (grammar) voice 不可思议[不可思議] bùkěsīyì inconceivable (idiom); unimaginable; unfathomable 身为[身為] shēnwéi in the capacity of; as //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/125 words - 14 min 夸赞[誇贊] kuāzàn to praise; to speak highly of; to commend 作[作] zuò to do; to grow; to write or compose; to pretend; to regard as; to feel; writings or works 感想[感想] gǎnxiǎng impressions; reflections; thoughts; CL:通[tong4],個|个[ge4] 可不是[可不是] kěbushì that's just the way it is; exactly! 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 无非[無非] wúfēi only; nothing else 看重[看重] kànzhòng to regard as important; to care about 效[效] xiào effect; efficacy; to imitate 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) 疗伤[療傷] liáoshāng healing; to heal; to make healthy again 多多[多多] duōduō many; much; a lot; lots and lots; more; even more 相助[相助] xiāngzhù to help one another; to come to sb's help 小事[小事] xiǎoshì trifle; trivial matter; CL:點|点[dian3] 足[足] zú foot; to be sufficient; ample 挂齿[掛齒] guàchǐ to mention (e.g. "don't mention it") 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 势必[勢必] shìbì to be bound to; undoubtedly will 神奇[神奇] shénqí magical; mystical; miraculous 他人[他人] tārén another; sb else; other people 凌[凌] líng to approach; to rise high; thick ice; to insult or maltreat 虚度[虛度] xūdù to fritter away (one's time) 无关[無關] wúguān unrelated; having nothing to do (with sth else) 玲珑[玲瓏] línglóng (onom.) clink of jewels; exquisite; detailed and fine; clever; nimble 酥[酥] sū flaky pastry; crunchy; limp; soft; silky 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 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/150 words - 15 min 好歹[好歹] hǎodǎi good and bad; most unfortunate occurrence; in any case; whatever 夯[夯] hāng to tamp; (slang) popular; hot 去声[去聲] qùshēng falling tone; fourth tone in modern Mandarin 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 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) 固执[固執] gùzhí obstinate; stubborn 善哉[善哉] shànzāi excellent 天大[天大] tiāndà gargantuan; as big as the sky; enormous 宗主[宗主] zōngzhǔ head of a clan; natural leader; person of prestige and authority in a domain; suzerain 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 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 发动[發動] fādòng to start; to launch; to unleash; to mobilize; to arouse 战乱[戰亂] zhànluàn chaos of war 颠覆[顛覆] diānfù to topple (i.e. knock over); to capsize; fig. to overturn (a regime, by plotting or subversion); to undermine; to subvert 皇权[皇權] huángquán imperial power 护[護] hù to protect 大将军[大將軍] dàjiāngjūn important general; generalissimo 带领[帶領] dàilǐng to guide; to lead 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 守卫[守衛] shǒuwèi to guard; to defend 联合[聯合] liánhé to combine; to join; unite; alliance 力量[力量] lìliang power; force; strength 打退[打退] dǎtuì to beat back; to repel; to repulse 锁[鎖] suǒ to lock up; to lock; lock; CL:把[ba3] 山河[山河] shānhé mountains and rivers; the whole country //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/175 words - 18 min 期限[期限] qīxiàn time limit; deadline; allotted time 怀[懷] huái bosom; heart; mind; to think of; to harbor in one's mind; to conceive (a child) 山[山] shān mountain; hill; anything that resembles a mountain; CL:座[zuo4]; bundled straw in which silkworms spin cocoons; gable 终[終] zhōng end; finish 患[患] huàn to suffer (from illness); to contract (a disease); misfortune; trouble; danger; worry 返回[返回] fǎnhuí to return to; to come (or go) back 除去[除去] chúqù to eliminate; to remove; except for; apart from 合情合理[合情合理] héqínghélǐ reasonable and fair (idiom) 但愿[但願] dànyuàn if only (sth were possible); I wish (that) 举手之劳[舉手之勞] jǔshǒuzhīláo lit. the exertion of lifting one's hand (idiom); fig. a very slight effort 神乎其技[神乎其技] shénhūqíjì (idiom) brilliant; extremely skillful; virtuosic 非要[非要] fēiyào to want absolutely; to insist on (doing something) 身后[身後] shēnhòu posthumous; one's social background; behind the body 斗胆[斗膽] dǒudǎn (courteous) to be so bold as to 小小[小小] xiǎoxiǎo very small; very few; very minor 请求[請求] qǐngqiú to request; to ask; request; CL:個|个[ge4] 应允[應允] yìngyǔn to give one's assent; to consent 令[令] lìng to order; to command; an order; warrant; writ; to cause; to make sth happen; virtuous; honorific title; season; government position (old) 心寒[心寒] xīnhán bitterly disappointed; frightened 了却[了卻] liǎoquè to resolve; to settle 心愿[心願] xīnyuàn cherished desire; dream; craving; wish; aspiration 到时[到時] dàoshí at that (future) time 能耐[能耐] néngnài ability; capability 姓名[姓名] xìngmíng surname and given name; full name 相称[相稱] xiāngchèn to match; to suit; mutually compatible //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/200 words - 20 min 在外[在外] zàiwài outer; excluded 寸步难行[寸步難行] cùnbùnánxíng unable to move a single step (idiom); to be in an (extremely) difficult situation 光是[光是] guāngshì solely; just 难不成[難不成] nánbùchéng Is it possible that ... ? 圣上[聖上] shèngshàng courtier's or minister's form of address for the current Emperor 传来[傳來] chuánlái (of a sound) to come through; to be heard; (of news) to arrive 现身[現身] xiànshēn to show oneself; to appear; (of a deity) to appear in the flesh 中原[中原] Zhōngyuán Central Plain, the middle and lower regions of the Yellow river, including Henan, western Shandong, southern Shanxi and Hebei 私[私] sī personal; private; selfish 无故[無故] wúgù without cause or reason 违约[違約] wéiyuē to break a promise; to violate an agreement; to default (on a loan or contract) 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] 快要[快要] kuàiyào almost; nearly; almost all 魔头[魔頭] mótóu monster; devil 欺[欺] qī to take unfair advantage of; to deceive; to cheat 奴才[奴才] núcai slave; fig. flunkey 擒[擒] qín to capture 贼[賊] zéi thief; traitor; wily; deceitful; evil; extremely 几分[幾分] jǐfēn somewhat; a bit 交情[交情] jiāoqing friendship; friendly relations 指点[指點] zhǐdiǎn to point out; to indicate; to give directions; to show how (to do sth); to censure; to pick at 妄称[妄稱] wàngchēng to make a false and unwarranted declaration 天人[天人] tiānrén Man and Heaven; celestial being 遵旨[遵旨] zūnzhǐ to obey the Emperor's decree; at your Imperial majesty's command 抉择[抉擇] juézé to choose (literary) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/225 words - 22 min 得手[得手] déshǒu to go smoothly; to come off; to succeed 犹豫[猶豫] yóuyù to hesitate 穿着[穿著] chuānzhuó attire; clothes; dress 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] 秀[秀] xiù handsome; refined; elegant; graceful; superior; show (loanword); CL:場|场[chang2]; (literary) to grow; to bloom; (of crops) to produce ears 防风[防風] fángfēng to protect from wind; fangfeng (Saposhnikovia divaricata), its root used in TCM 隔热[隔熱] gérè to insulate thermally; insulating (material, effect etc) 冬[冬] dōng winter 暖[暖] nuǎn warm; to warm 夏[夏] xià summer 凉[涼] liáng cool; cold 茧[繭] jiǎn cocoon; callus 租[租] zū to hire; to rent; to charter; to rent out; to lease out; rent; land tax 饱[飽] bǎo to eat till full; satisfied 身外之物[身外之物] shēnwàizhīwù mere worldly possessions 莫[莫] mò do not; there is none who 迟疑[遲疑] chíyí to hesitate 放手[放手] fàngshǒu to let go one's hold; to give up; to have a free hand 澜[瀾] lán swelling water 轩[軒] xuān pavilion with a view; high; tall; high fronted, curtained carriage (old) 酒楼[酒樓] jiǔlóu restaurant 肘[肘] zhǒu elbow; pork shoulder 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 化缘[化緣] huàyuán (of a monk) to beg 奔波[奔波] bēnbō to rush about; to be constantly on the move //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/250 words - 24 min 受累[受累] shòulěi to get dragged into; to get involved (on sb else's account) 般[般] bān sort; kind; class; way; manner 无力[無力] wúlì powerless; lacking strength 我去[我去] wǒqù (slang) dang!; shoot! 剩余[剩餘] shèngyú remainder; surplus 上交[上交] shàngjiāo to hand over to; to give to higher authority; to seek connections in high places 心细[心細] xīnxì careful; scrupulous 梵[梵] Fàn abbr. for 梵教[Fan4 jiao4] Brahmanism; abbr. for Sanskrit 梵語|梵语[Fan4 yu3] or 梵文[Fan4 wen2]; abbr. for 梵蒂岡|梵蒂冈[Fan4 di4 gang1], the Vatican 想见[想見] xiǎngjiàn to infer; to gather 有名[有名] yǒumíng famous; well-known 相传[相傳] xiāngchuán to pass on; to hand down; tradition has it that ...; according to legend 东征[東征] dōngzhēng punitive expedition to the east 教主[教主] jiàozhǔ founder or leader of a religion or sect; (fig.) revered figure 专程[專程] zhuānchéng specifically; specially (for that purpose) 天道[天道] tiāndào natural law; heavenly law; weather (dialect) 了解[了解] liǎojiě to understand; to realize; to find out 说明[說明] shuōmíng to explain; to illustrate; to indicate; to show; to prove; explanation; directions; caption; CL:個|个[ge4] 匪[匪] fěi bandit; (literary) not 浅[淺] qiǎn shallow; light (color) 叔叔[叔叔] shūshu father's younger brother; uncle; Taiwan pr. [shu2 shu5]; CL:個|个[ge4] 恩怨[恩怨] ēnyuàn gratitude and grudges; resentment; grudges; grievances 住处[住處] zhùchù residence; dwelling; dwelling place 房[房] fáng house; room; CL:間|间[jian1]; branch of an extended family; classifier for family members (or concubines) 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 三两[三兩] sānliǎng two or three //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/275 words - 28 min 草[草] cǎo grass; straw; manuscript; draft (of a document); careless; rough; CL:棵[ke1],撮[zuo3],株[zhu1],根[gen1] 打地铺[打地鋪] dǎdìpù to make one's bed on the floor 闷热[悶熱] mēnrè sultry; sultriness; hot and stuffy; stifling hot 潮湿[潮濕] cháoshī damp; moist 蚊虫[蚊蟲] wénchóng mosquito 叮咬[叮咬] dīngyǎo sting; bite (of insect) 受得了[受得了] shòudeliǎo to put up with; to endure 买卖[買賣] mǎimài buying and selling; business; business transactions; CL:樁|桩[zhuang1],次[ci4] 水深[水深] shuǐshēn depth (of waterway); sounding 弓[弓] gōng a bow (weapon); CL:張|张[zhang1]; to bend; to arch (one's back etc) 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 夜行[夜行] yèxíng night walk; night departure; nocturnal 狱[獄] yù prison 英雄[英雄] yīngxióng hero; CL:個|个[ge4] 马贼[馬賊] mǎzéi horse thief; (old) group of horse-mounted bandits 看样子[看樣子] kànyàngzi it seems; it looks as if 义气[義氣] yìqì spirit of loyalty and self-sacrifice; code of brotherhood; also pr. [yi4 qi5] 鲜[鮮] xiān fresh; bright (in color); delicious; tasty; delicacy; aquatic foods 把酒[把酒] bǎjiǔ to raise one's wine cup 唉声叹气[唉聲嘆氣] āishēngtànqì sighing voice, wailing breath (idiom); to heave deep sighs; to sigh in despair 模样[模樣] múyàng look; style; appearance; approximation; about; CL:個|个[ge4]; also pr. [mo2 yang4] 阶[階] jiē rank or step; stairs 囚[囚] qiú prisoner 喝酒[喝酒] hējiǔ to drink (alcohol) 有缘[有緣] yǒuyuán related; brought together by fate //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/300 words - 30 min 共[共] gòng common; general; to share; together; total; altogether; abbr. for 共產黨|共产党[Gong4 chan3 dang3], Communist party 漫漫长夜[漫漫長夜] mànmànchángyè endless night (idiom); fig. long suffering 闷酒[悶酒] mènjiǔ alcohol drunk to drown one's sorrows 度过[度過] dùguò to pass; to spend (time); to survive; to get through 遇见[遇見] yùjiàn to meet 烈[烈] liè ardent; intense; fierce; stern; upright; to give one's life for a noble cause; exploits; achievements 好喝[好喝] hǎohē tasty (drinks) 靠谱[靠譜] kàopǔ reliable; reasonable; probable 坑[坑] kēng hole; pit; tunnel; to defraud 营寨[營寨] yíngzhài barracks 稍[稍] shāo somewhat; a little 留神[留神] liúshén to take care; to be careful 撂[撂] liào to put down; to leave behind; to throw or knock down; to abandon or discard 当前[當前] dāngqián current; today's; modern; present; to be facing (us) 舌头[舌頭] shétou tongue; CL:個|个[ge4]; enemy soldier captured for the purpose of extracting information 星星[星星] xīngxing star in the sky 罪过[罪過] zuìguo sin; offense 会心[會心] huìxīn knowing (of a smile, look etc) 的确[的確] díquè really; indeed 窥伺[窺伺] kuīsì to spy upon; to lie in wait for (an opportunity) 不至于[不至於] bùzhìyú unlikely to go so far as to; not as bad as 势力[勢力] shìli power; (ability to) influence 大动干戈[大動干戈] dàdònggāngē to go to war (idiom); to make a big fuss over sth 战败[戰敗] zhànbài to lose a war 签[簽] qiān to sign one's name; visa; variant of 籤|签[qian1] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/325 words - 34 min 为期[為期] wéiqī (to be done) by (a certain date); lasting (a certain time) 踏[踏] tà to tread; to stamp; to step on; to press a pedal; to investigate on the spot 想象[想象] xiǎngxiàng to imagine; to fancy; CL:個|个[ge4] 复杂[複雜] fùzá complicated; complex 顽劣[頑劣] wánliè stubborn and obstreperous; naughty and mischievous 唐突[唐突] tángtū to be rude; to treat irreverently 再不[再不] zàibù if not, then; otherwise 死定[死定] sǐdìng to be screwed; to be toast 倒霉[倒霉] dǎoméi to have bad luck; to be out of luck 报仇[報仇] bàochóu to take revenge; to avenge 权[權] quán authority; power; right; (literary) to weigh; expedient; temporary 拭目以待[拭目以待] shìmùyǐdài lit. to wipe one's eyes and wait (idiom); to wait and see 光顾[光顧] guānggù to visit (as a customer) 皇帝[皇帝] huángdì emperor; CL:個|个[ge4] 封[封] fēng to confer; to grant; to bestow a title; to seal; classifier for sealed objects, esp. letters 一并[一併] yībìng to lump together; to treat along with all the others 高僧[高僧] gāosēng a senior monk 饶命[饒命] ráomìng to spare sb's life 大侠[大俠] dàxiá knight; swordsman; noble warrior; chivalrous hero 上午[上午] shàngwǔ morning; CL:個|个[ge4] 凡是[凡是] fánshì each and every; every; all; any 被绑[被綁] bèibǎng kidnap victim; kidnapped (person) 肉票[肉票] ròupiào hostage 地牢[地牢] dìláo prison; dungeon 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 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/350 words - 37 min 最高[最高] zuìgāo tallest; highest; supreme (court etc) 当家[當家] dāngjiā to manage the household; to be the one in charge of the family; to call the shots; to be in charge 寨[寨] zhài stronghold; stockade; camp; (stockaded) village 相当[相當] xiāngdāng equivalent to; appropriate; considerably; to a certain extent; fairly; quite 尊敬[尊敬] zūnjìng to respect; to revere 称呼[稱呼] chēnghu to call; to address as; appellation 初出茅庐[初出茅廬] chūchūmáolú venturing from one's thatched hut for the first time (idiom); young and inexperienced; novice; greenhorn 劫狱[劫獄] jiéyù to break into jail; to forcibly release prisoners 泥菩萨[泥菩薩] nípúsà clay Bodhisattva 自身[自身] zìshēn itself; oneself; one's own 难保[難保] nánbǎo hard to say; can't guarantee; difficult to protect; difficult to preserve 钥匙[鑰匙] yàoshi key; CL:把[ba3] 隔壁[隔壁] gébì next door; neighbor 来着[來著] láizhe auxiliary showing sth happened in the past 小日子[小日子] xiǎorìzi simple life 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 牢[牢] láo firm; sturdy; fold (for animals); sacrifice; prison 碉[碉] diāo rock cave (archaic) 筑[築] zhù to build; to construct; to ram; to hit; Taiwan pr. [zhu2] 名贵[名貴] míngguì famous and valuable; rare; precious 行动[行動] xíngdòng operation; action; CL:個|个[ge4]; to move about; mobile 白天[白天] báitiān daytime; during the day; day; CL:個|个[ge4] 放任[放任] fàngrèn to ignore; to let alone; to indulge 抓走[抓走] zhuāzǒu to arrest 有所[有所] yǒusuǒ somewhat; to some extent //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/375 words - 39 min 谋[謀] móu to plan; to seek; scheme 出[齣] chū variant of 出[chu1] (classifier for plays or chapters of classical novels) 戏[戲] xì trick; drama; play; show; CL:齣|出[chu1],場|场[chang3],臺|台[tai2] 落幕[落幕] luòmù the curtain drops; the end of the show 迎[迎] yíng to welcome; to meet; to face; to forge ahead (esp. in the face of difficulties) 纯粹[純粹] chúncuì pure; unadulterated; purely; completely 多方[多方] duōfāng in many ways; from all sides 争夺[爭奪] zhēngduó to fight over; to contest; to vie over 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) 棋子[棋子] qízǐ chess piece; CL:個|个[ge4],顆|颗[ke1] 跳出[跳出] tiàochū to jump out; fig. to appear suddenly 棋盘[棋盤] qípán chessboard 不安分[不安分] bù'ānfen restless; unsettled 变数[變數] biànshù variable (math.) 回天[回天] huítiān lit. to reverse the rotation of the sky; fig. to reverse a desperate situation 少不得[少不得] shǎobudé cannot be avoided; cannot do without 打交道[打交道] dǎjiāodào to come into contact with; to have dealings 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 甩开[甩開] shuǎikāi to shake off; to get rid of 盯梢[盯梢] dīngshāo to follow sb; to tail; to shadow 特来[特來] tèlái to come with a specific purpose in mind 救火[救火] jiùhuǒ to put out a fire; firefighting 抓住[抓住] zhuāzhù to grab; to capture 于[于] yú to go; to take; sentence-final interrogative particle; variant of 於|于[yu2] 不大[不大] bùdà not very; not too; not often //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/400 words - 40 min 通商[通商] tōngshāng having trading relations (of nations or regions) 虽[雖] suī although; even though 商[商] shāng commerce; merchant; dealer; to consult; 2nd note in pentatonic scale; quotient (as in 智商[zhi4 shang1], intelligence quotient) 络绎不绝[絡繹不絕] luòyìbùjué continuously; in an endless stream (idiom) 景象[景象] jǐngxiàng scene; sight (to behold) 大半[大半] dàbàn more than half; greater part; most; probably; most likely 莫不是[莫不是] mòbùshì probably; perhaps; could it be that...? 变故[變故] biàngù an unforeseen event; accident; misfortune 官[官] guān government official; governmental; official; public; organ of the body; CL:個|个[ge4] 改道[改道] gǎidào to change route; to divert (a road or a watercourse) 河道[河道] hédào river course; river channel 瞎[瞎] xiā blind; groundlessly; foolishly; to no purpose 分明[分明] fēnmíng clear; distinct; evidently; clearly 地图[地圖] dìtú map; CL:張|张[zhang1],本[ben3] 踩[踩] cǎi to step on; to tread; to stamp; to press a pedal; to pedal (a bike); (online) to downvote 野[野] yě field; plain; open space; limit; boundary; rude; feral 标记[標記] biāojì sign; mark; symbol; to mark up; (computing) token 问世[問世] wènshì to be published; to come out 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 涅[涅] niè to blacken; abbr. for 涅槃[nie4 pan2] 槃[槃] pán variant of 盤|盘; wooden tray 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 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) 磋[磋] cuō deliberate; to polish 矣[矣] yǐ classical final particle, similar to modern 了[le5] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep03/404 words - 40 min 拽[拽] yè to drag; to haul 文[文] wén language; culture; writing; formal; literary; gentle; (old) classifier for coins; Kangxi radical 67 凡夫[凡夫] fánfū common person; ordinary guy; mortal man 妄[妄] wàng absurd; fantastic; presumptuous; rash //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep04/25 words - 4 min 昨晚[昨晚] zuówǎn yesterday evening; last night 混乱[混亂] hùnluàn confusion; chaos; disorder 追击[追擊] zhuījī to pursue and attack 途中[途中] túzhōng en route 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 探子[探子] tànzi intelligence gatherer; spy; detective; scout; sound (medical instrument); long and narrow probing and sampling utensil 冲突[衝突] chōngtū conflict; to conflict; clash of opposing forces; collision (of interests); contention 露出[露出] lùchū to expose; to show; also pr. [lou4 chu1] 破绽[破綻] pòzhàn hole or tear in cloth; mistake or gap in a speech or theory 上钩[上鉤] shànggōu to take the bait 顺藤摸瓜[順藤摸瓜] shùnténgmōguā lit. to follow the vine to get to the melon; to track sth following clues 出其不意[出其不意] chūqíbùyì to do sth when least expected (idiom); to catch sb off guard 制造[製造] zhìzào to manufacture; to make 逃跑[逃跑] táopǎo to flee from sth; to run away; to escape 尾巴[尾巴] wěiba tail; colloquial pr. [yi3 ba5] 算计[算計] suànji to reckon; to calculate; to plan; to expect; to scheme 除非[除非] chúfēi only if (..., or otherwise, ...); only when; only in the case that; unless 惊动[驚動] jīngdòng to alarm; to startle; to disturb 义父[義父] yìfù adoptive father 一家[一家] yījiā the whole family; the same family; the family ... (when preceded by a family name); group 回头[回頭] huítóu to turn round; to turn one's head; later; by and by 西[西] xī west 皇[皇] huáng emperor; old variant of 惶[huang2] 废除[廢除] fèichú to abolish; to abrogate; to repeal 名册[名冊] míngcè roll (of names); register; CL:本[ben3] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep04/50 words - 10 min 即刻[即刻] jíkè immediately; instant; instantly 京[京] jīng capital city of a country; big; algebraic term for a large number (old); artificial mound (old) 召[召] zhào to call together; to summon; to convene; temple or monastery (used in place names in Inner Mongolia) 没法[沒法] méifǎ at a loss; unable to do anything about it; to have no choice 眼见[眼見] yǎnjiàn to see with one's own eyes; very soon 天黑[天黑] tiānhēi to get dark; dusk 打扫[打掃] dǎsǎo to clean; to sweep 歇息[歇息] xiēxi to have a rest; to stay for the night; to go to bed; to sleep 突兀[突兀] tūwù lofty or towering; sudden or abrupt 反常[反常] fǎncháng unusual; abnormal 必[必] bì certainly; must; will; necessarily 妖[妖] yāo goblin; witch; devil; bewitching; enchanting; monster; phantom; demon 上路[上路] shànglù to start on a journey; to be on one's way 意见[意見] yìjiàn idea; opinion; suggestion; objection; complaint; CL:點|点[dian3],條|条[tiao2] 记号[記號] jìhao mark; symbol; notation; seal 晓[曉] xiǎo dawn; daybreak; to know; to let sb know; to make explicit 原封不动[原封不動] yuánfēngbùdòng sticking unmoving to the original (idiom); not an iota changed; untouched 天亮[天亮] tiānliàng dawn; daybreak 呦[呦] yōu Oh! (exclamation of dismay etc); see 呦呦[you1 you1] 记仇[記仇] jìchóu to hold a grudge 后果[後果] hòuguǒ consequences; aftermath 不愧[不愧] bùkuì to be worthy of; to deserve to be called; to prove oneself to be 事关[事關] shìguān to concern; on (some topic); about; concerning; to have importance for 数目[數目] shùmù amount; number 不止[不止] bùzhǐ incessantly; without end; more than; not limited to //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep04/75 words - 12 min 占优势[佔優勢] zhànyōushì to predominate; to occupy a dominant position 总得[總得] zǒngděi must; have to; be bound to 争[爭] zhēng to strive for; to vie for; to argue or debate; deficient or lacking (dialect); how or what (literary) 试探[試探] shìtàn to sound out; to probe; to feel out; to try out 重伤[重傷] zhòngshāng seriously hurt; serious injury 战[戰] zhàn to fight; fight; war; battle 洛[洛] Luò surname Luo; old name of several rivers (in Henan, Shaanxi, Sichuan and Anhui) 青阳[青陽] Qīngyáng Qingyang county in Chizhou 池州[Chi2 zhou1], Anhui 拾[拾] shí to pick up; to collate or arrange; ten (banker's anti-fraud numeral) 相比[相比] xiāngbǐ to compare 孰[孰] shú who; which; what 掂量[掂量] diānliang to weigh in the hand; to consider; to ponder 崇[崇] chóng high; sublime; lofty; to esteem; to worship 赤[赤] chì red; scarlet; bare; naked 羽[羽] yǔ feather; 5th note in pentatonic scale 眼中[眼中] yǎnzhōng in one's eyes 好胜[好勝] hàoshèng eager to win; competitive; aggressive 耻[恥] chǐ shame; disgrace 骋[騁] chěng to hasten; to run; to open up; to gallop 辩[辯] biàn to dispute; to debate; to argue; to discuss 眩[眩] xuàn dazzling; brilliant; dazzled; dizzy 厉[厲] lì strict; severe 威严[威嚴] wēiyán dignified; imposing; august; awe-inspiring; awe; prestige; dignity 姿[姿] zī beauty; disposition; looks; appearance 愎[愎] bì perverse; obstinate; willful //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep04/100 words - 15 min 君[君] jūn monarch; lord; gentleman; ruler 弊[弊] bì detriment; fraud; harm; defeat 落子[落子] làozi see 蓮花落|莲花落[lian2 hua1 lao4] 传给[傳給] chuángěi to pass on to; to transfer to; to hand on to; to pass to (in football etc) 棍[棍] gùn stick; rod; truncheon 讨账[討賬] tǎozhàng to demand payment; to collect overdue payment 拐棍[拐棍] guǎigùn cane; walking stick 多谢[多謝] duōxiè many thanks; thanks a lot 不明[不明] bùmíng not clear; unknown; to fail to understand 指教[指教] zhǐjiào to give advice or comments 好笑[好笑] hǎoxiào laughable; funny; ridiculous 找死[找死] zhǎosǐ to court death; taking risks 慕[慕] mù to admire 凉城[涼城] Liángchéng Liangcheng county in Ulaanchab 烏蘭察布|乌兰察布[Wu1 lan2 cha2 bu4], Inner Mongolia 听错[聽錯] tīngcuò to mishear 误打误撞[誤打誤撞] wùdǎwùzhuàng accidentally; to act before thinking 来到[來到] láidào to come; to arrive 南[南] nán south 齐名[齊名] qímíng equally famous 名城[名城] míngchéng famous city 没人住[沒人住] méirénzhù unoccupied 独[獨] dú alone; independent; single; sole; only 决[決] jué to decide; to determine; to execute (sb); (of a dam etc) to breach or burst; definitely; certainly 望城[望城] Wàngchéng Wangcheng county in Changsha 長沙|长沙[Chang2 sha1], Hunan 山上[山上] Shānshàng Shanshang township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep04/125 words - 19 min 出生[出生] chūshēng to be born 赵[趙] zhào to surpass (old) 宅[宅] zhái residence; (coll.) to stay in at home; to hang around at home 供养[供養] gōngyǎng to supply; to provide for one's elders; to support one's parents 神仙[神仙] shénxiān Daoist immortal; supernatural entity; (in modern fiction) fairy, elf, leprechaun etc; fig. lighthearted person 人间[人間] rénjiān the human world; the earth 烟火[煙火] yānhuǒ smoke and fire; fireworks 夸大[誇大] kuādà to exaggerate 地儿[地兒] dìr5 place; space 顺路[順路] shùnlù by the way; while out doing sth else; conveniently 甜[甜] tián sweet 喂[餵] wèi to feed 变色[變色] biànsè to change color; to discolor; to change countenance; to become angry 多一事不如少一事[多一事不如少一事] duōyīshìbùrúshǎoyīshì it is better to avoid unnecessary trouble (idiom); the less complications the better 远远[遠遠] yuǎnyuǎn distant; by far 看一看[看一看] kànyīkàn to have a look 挑战[挑戰] tiǎozhàn to challenge; challenge 小题大做[小題大做] xiǎotídàzuò to make a big fuss over a minor issue (idiom) 西域[西域] Xīyù Western Regions (Han Dynasty term for regions beyond Yumen Pass 玉門關|玉门关[Yu4 men2 Guan1]) 决不[決不] juébù not at all; simply (can) not 迟迟[遲遲] chíchí late (with a task etc); slow 继位[繼位] jìwèi to succeed to the throne 暗自[暗自] ànzì inwardly; to oneself; secretly 发展[發展] fāzhǎn development; growth; to develop; to grow; to expand 打雷[打雷] dǎléi to rumble with thunder; clap of thunder //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep04/150 words - 21 min 下雨[下雨] xiàyǔ to rain 事端[事端] shìduān disturbance; incident 人迹罕至[人跡罕至] rénjìhǎnzhì lit. men's footprints are rare (idiom); fig. off the beaten track; lonely; deserted 移动[移動] yídòng to move; movement; migration; mobile; portable 情形[情形] qíngxing circumstances; situation; CL:個|个[ge4] 干掉[幹掉] gàndiào to get rid of 兴许[興許] xìngxǔ perhaps 脱身[脫身] tuōshēn to get away; to escape (from obligations); to free oneself; to disengage 一会儿[一會兒] yīhuìr5 a moment; a while; in a moment; now...now...; also pr. [yi1 hui3 r5] 话虽如此[話雖如此] huàsuīrúcǐ be that as it may 惹[惹] rě to provoke; to irritate; to vex; to stir up; to anger; to attract (troubles); to cause (problems) 心事[心事] xīnshì a load on one's mind; worry; CL:宗[zong1],樁|桩[zhuang1] 不对劲[不對勁] bùduìjìn not in good condition; wrong; fishy 总之[總之] zǒngzhī in a word; in short; in brief 借[藉] jiè variant of 借[jie4] 分开[分開] fēnkāi to separate; to part 来讲[來講] láijiǎng as to; considering; for 萍水相逢[萍水相逢] píngshuǐxiāngféng strangers coming together by chance (idiom) 点头之交[點頭之交] diǎntóuzhījiāo nodding acquaintance 聪颖[聰穎] cōngyǐng smart; intelligent 过人[過人] guòrén to surpass others; outstanding; (basketball, soccer etc) to get past an opponent 那时[那時] nàshí then; at that time; in those days 天才[天才] tiāncái talent; gift; genius; talented; gifted 同样[同樣] tóngyàng same; equal; equivalent 岁入[歲入] suìrù annual revenue; annual income //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep04/175 words - 23 min 琅[瑯] láng (gem); tinkling of pendants 守护[守護] shǒuhù to guard; to protect 朝天[朝天] cháotiān to have an audience with the Emperor; to be presented at court; to look skyward; to look up 跪[跪] guì to kneel 求情[求情] qiúqíng to plea for leniency; to ask for a favor 牵连[牽連] qiānlián to implicate; implicated; to link together 皇家[皇家] huángjiā royal; imperial household 出人意料[出人意料] chūrényìliào unexpected (idiom); surprising 有情有义[有情有義] yǒuqíngyǒuyì affectionate and true; loyal (idiom) 结交[結交] jiéjiāo to make friends with 装出[裝出] zhuāngchū to assume (an air of) 得道[得道] dédào to achieve the Dao; to become an immortal 围[圍] wéi to encircle; to surround; all around; to wear by wrapping around (scarf, shawl) 攻[攻] gōng to attack; to accuse; to study 最终[最終] zuìzhōng final; ultimate 亡[亡] wáng to die; to lose; to be gone; to flee; deceased 可笑[可笑] kěxiào funny; ridiculous 出卖[出賣] chūmài to offer for sale; to sell; to sell out or betray 至交[至交] zhìjiāo best friend 好友[好友] hǎoyǒu close friend; pal; (social networking website) friend; CL:個|个[ge4] 孙[孫] sūn grandson; descendant 愚蠢[愚蠢] yúchǔn silly; stupid 恼羞成怒[惱羞成怒] nǎoxiūchéngnù to fly into a rage out of humiliation; to be ashamed into anger (idiom) 教训[教訓] jiàoxun lesson; moral; to chide sb; to lecture sb 撕[撕] sī to tear //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep04/200 words - 27 min 本事[本事] běnshi ability; skill 单打独斗[單打獨鬥] dāndǎdúdòu to fight alone (idiom) 爷[爺] yé grandpa; old gentleman 眨[眨] zhǎ to blink; to wink 英雄好汉[英雄好漢] yīngxiónghǎohàn heroes 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) 面熟[面熟] miànshú to look familiar; familiar-looking 侍卫[侍衛] shìwèi Imperial bodyguard 傅[傅] fù tutor 恒[恆] héng permanent; constant; fixed; usual; ordinary; rule (old); one of the 64 hexagrams of the Book of Changes (䷟) 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 特殊[特殊] tèshū special; particular; unusual; extraordinary 无意间[無意間] wúyìjiān inadvertently; unintentionally 颜色[顏色] yánsè color; countenance; appearance; facial expression; pigment; dyestuff 尝[嚐] cháng variant of 嘗|尝[chang2]; to taste; to experience 殿下[殿下] diànxià Your Majesty (honorific); His or Her Highness 懊恼[懊惱] àonǎo annoyed; vexed; upset 输给[輸給] shūgěi to lose to (sb); to be outdone by 荒唐[荒唐] huāngtáng beyond belief; preposterous; absurd; intemperate; dissipated 成器[成器] chéngqì to make sth of oneself; to become a person who is worthy of respect 弟弟[弟弟] dìdi younger brother; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 拦截[攔截] lánjié to intercept 神机妙算[神機妙算] shénjīmiàosuàn divine strategy and wonderful planning (idiom); clever scheme; supremely clever in his schemes 瞒[瞞] mán to conceal from; to keep (sb) in the dark 奉命[奉命] fèngmìng to receive orders; to follow orders; to act under orders //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep04/225 words - 31 min 告知[告知] gàozhī to inform 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) 差点[差點] chàdiǎn almost; nearly 唬[唬] hǔ a tiger's roar; to scare 情报[情報] qíngbào information; intelligence 武器[武器] wǔqì weapon; arms; CL:種|种[zhong3] 可悲[可悲] kěbēi lamentable 对质[對質] duìzhì to confront (in court etc); confrontation 雾[霧] wù fog; mist; CL:場|场[chang2],陣|阵[zhen4] 罢官[罷官] bàguān to dismiss from office; to resign from office 妄动[妄動] wàngdòng to rush indiscriminately into action 灵[靈] líng quick; alert; efficacious; effective; to come true; spirit; departed soul; coffin 均[均] jūn equal; even; all; uniform 回报[回報] huíbào (in) return; reciprocation; payback; retaliation; to report back; to reciprocate 逃脱[逃脫] táotuō to run away; to escape 凶狠[凶狠] xiōnghěn cruel; vicious; fierce and malicious; vengeful 不知去向[不知去向] bùzhīqùxiàng whereabouts unknown; gone missing 说服[說服] shuōfú to persuade; to convince; to talk sb over; Taiwan pr. [shui4 fu2] 大不了[大不了] dàbùliǎo at worst; if worst comes to worst; serious; alarming 加倍[加倍] jiābèi to double; to redouble 奉还[奉還] fènghuán to return with thanks; to give back (honorific) 充数[充數] chōngshù to make up the number (i.e. to fill places up to a given number); to serve as stopgap 爱莫能助[愛莫能助] àimònéngzhù unable to help however much one would like to (idiom); Although we sympathize, there is no way to help you.; My hands are tied. 人海[人海] rénhǎi a multitude; a sea of people 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 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep04/250 words - 35 min 壶[壺] hú pot; classifier for bottled liquid 愣[愣] lèng to look distracted; to stare blankly; distracted; blank; (coll.) unexpectedly; rash; rashly 方丈[方丈] fāngzhang square zhang (i.e. unit of area 10 feet square); monastic room 10 feet square; Buddhist or Daoist abbot; abbot's chamber 法兰[法蘭] fǎlán flange (loanword) 尊者[尊者] zūnzhě honored sir (a person of higher status or seniority, or a Buddhist monk) 别来无恙[別來無恙] biéláiwúyàng (literary) I trust you have been well since we last met 大胆[大膽] dàdǎn brazen; audacious; outrageous; bold; daring; fearless 无妨[無妨] wúfáng no harm (in doing it); One might as well.; It won't hurt.; no matter; it's no bother 敬[敬] jìng to respect; to venerate; to salute; to offer 域[域] yù field; region; area; domain (taxonomy) 摩诃[摩訶] móhē transliteration of Sanskrit mahā, great 威胁[威脅] wēixié to threaten; to menace 潮[潮] cháo tide; current; damp; moist; humid 摇头[搖頭] yáotóu to shake one's head 不语[不語] bùyǔ (literary) not to speak 风范[風範] fēngfàn air; manner; model; paragon; demeanor 轰[轟] hōng explosion; bang; boom; rumble; to attack; to shoo away; to expel 来路[來路] láilù incoming road; origin; past history 罗汉拳[羅漢拳] luóhànquán luohan quan; arhat boxing (kungfu style) 喝醉[喝醉] hēzuì to get drunk 规定[規定] guīdìng provision; to fix; to set; to formulate; to stipulate; to provide; regulation; rule; CL:個|个[ge4] 酒鬼[酒鬼] jiǔguǐ drunkard 戒刀[戒刀] jièdāo Buddhist monk's knife (not used for killing) 掌[掌] zhǎng palm of the hand; sole of the foot; paw; horseshoe; to slap; to hold in one's hand; to wield 监[監] jiān to supervise; to inspect; jail; prison //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep04/275 words - 39 min 瑾[瑾] jǐn brilliancy (of gems) 公公[公公] gōnggong husband's father; grandpa; eunuch 人生何处不相逢[人生何處不相逢] rénshēnghéchùbùxiāngféng it's a small world (idiom) 一等[一等] yīděng first class; grade A 打架[打架] dǎjià to fight; to scuffle; to come to blows; CL:場|场[chang2] 劳烦[勞煩] láofán to inconvenience; to trouble (sb with a request) 不远千里[不遠千里] bùyuǎnqiānlǐ make light of traveling a thousand li; go to the trouble of traveling a long distance 荣幸[榮幸] róngxìng honored (to have the privilege of ...) 宫[宮] gōng palace; temple; castration (as corporal punishment); first note in pentatonic scale 恭敬[恭敬] gōngjìng deferential; respectful 品茶[品茶] pǐnchá to taste tea; to sip tea 论[論] lùn opinion; view; theory; doctrine; to discuss; to talk about; to regard; to consider; per; by the (kilometer, hour etc) 命令[命令] mìnglìng order; command; CL:道[dao4],個|个[ge4] 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 保住[保住] bǎozhù to preserve; to save 那儿[那兒] nàr5 there 条件[條件] tiáojiàn condition; circumstances; term; factor; requirement; prerequisite; qualification; CL:個|个[ge4] 毫不犹豫[毫不猶豫] háobùyóuyù without the slightest hesitation 动手[動手] dòngshǒu to set about (a task); to hit; to punch; to touch 砍[砍] kǎn to chop; to cut down; to throw sth at sb 下面[下面] xiàmiàn below; under; next; the following; also pr. [xia4 mian5] 醉汉[醉漢] zuìhàn intoxicated man; drunkard 世交[世交] shìjiāo (long time) friend of the family 沈[沈] chén variant of 沉[chen2] 舟[舟] zhōu boat //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep04/281 words - 40 min 学会[學會] xuéhuì to learn; to master; institute; learned society; (scholarly) association 奇[奇] qí strange; odd; weird; wonderful; surprisingly; unusually 搜[搜] sōu to search 悲[悲] bēi sad; sadness; sorrow; grief 赋[賦] fù poetic essay; taxation; to bestow on; to endow with 成名[成名] chéngmíng to make one's name; to become famous //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep05/25 words - 6 min 想起[想起] xiǎngqǐ to recall; to think of; to call to mind 磐石[磐石] pánshí boulder 昆仑[崑崙] Kūnlún Kunlun (Karakorum) mountain range in Xinjiang 终年[終年] zhōngnián entire year; throughout the year; age at death 落下[落下] luòxià to fall; to drop; to land (of projectile) 千年[千年] qiānnián millennium 化[化] huà to make into; to change into; -ization; to ... -ize; to transform; abbr. for 化學|化学[hua4 xue2] 昆仑山[崑崙山] Kūnlúnshān Kunlun Mountain range 硬[硬] yìng hard; stiff; strong; firm; resolutely; doggedly; good (quality); able (person) 前些[前些] qiánxiē a few (days, years etc) ago 小朋友[小朋友] xiǎopéngyǒu child; CL:個|个[ge4] 躲躲藏藏[躲躲藏藏] duǒduǒcángcáng to be in hiding 拼[拼] pīn to piece together; to join together; to stake all; adventurous; at the risk of one's life; to spell 率[率] lǜ rate; frequency 率[率] shuài to lead; to command; rash; hasty; frank; straightforward; generally; usually 游子[遊子] yóuzǐ person living or traveling far from home 命运[命運] mìngyùn fate; destiny; CL:個|个[ge4] 轿[轎] jiào sedan chair; palanquin; litter 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) 狐狸[狐狸] húli fox; fig. sly and treacherous person 要命[要命] yàomìng to cause sb's death; very; extremely; frightening; annoying 跑路[跑路] pǎolù to travel on foot; (informal) to run off; to abscond 备[備] bèi to prepare; get ready; to provide or equip 圣[聖] shèng holy; sacred; saint; sage 不相干[不相干] bùxiānggān to be irrelevant; to have nothing to do with 正事[正事] zhèngshì one's proper business //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep05/50 words - 11 min 童[童] tóng child 那时候[那時候] nàshíhou at that time 骑[騎] qí to sit astride; to ride (a horse, bike etc); classifier for saddle horses 肩膀[肩膀] jiānbǎng shoulder 胡子[鬍子] húzi beard; mustache or whiskers; facial hair; CL:撮[zuo3],根[gen1]; (coll.) bandit 一手[一手] yīshǒu a skill; mastery of a trade; by oneself; without outside help 耍[耍] shuǎ to play with; to wield; to act (cool etc); to display (a skill, one's temper etc) 出神入化[出神入化] chūshénrùhuà to reach perfection (idiom); a superb artistic achievement 背叛[背叛] bèipàn to betray 爹[爹] diē dad 凡事[凡事] fánshì everything 因果[因果] yīnguǒ karma; cause and effect 递[遞] dì to hand over; to pass on sth; to gradually increase or decrease; progressively 诸[諸] zhū all; various 因缘[因緣] yīnyuán chance; opportunity; predestined relationship; (Buddhist) principal and secondary causes; chain of cause and effect 灭[滅] miè to extinguish or put out; to go out (of a fire etc); to exterminate or wipe out; to drown 仇[仇] chóu hatred; animosity; enmity; foe; enemy; to feel animosity toward (the wealthy, foreigners etc) 定夺[定奪] dìngduó to make a decision; to determine 慈悲[慈悲] cíbēi mercy 法事[法事] fǎshì religious ceremony; ritual 做法[做法] zuòfǎ way of handling sth; method for making; work method; recipe; practice; CL:個|个[ge4] 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 高人[高人] gāorén very able person 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 唠叨[嘮叨] láodao to prattle; to chatter away; to nag; garrulous; nagging //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep05/75 words - 15 min 卷入[捲入] juǎnrù to be drawn into; to be involved in 是非[是非] shìfēi right and wrong; quarrel 重蹈覆辙[重蹈覆轍] chóngdǎofùzhé to follow the track of an overturned cart; to repeat a disastrous policy 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 仁兄[仁兄] rénxiōng (honorific written address) My dear friend 跟上[跟上] gēnshàng to catch up with; to keep pace with 吃法[吃法] chīfǎ way of eating; how something is eaten; how a dish is prepared; the way a dish is to be cooked 少见多怪[少見多怪] shǎojiànduōguài lit. rarely seen, very strange (idiom); to express amazement due to lack of experience; naive expression of excitement due to ignorance 手艺[手藝] shǒuyì craftmanship; workmanship; handicraft; trade 研究[研究] yánjiū research; a study; CL:項|项[xiang4]; to research; to look into 云游[雲遊] yúnyóu to wander (typically of an errant priest) 故乡[故鄉] gùxiāng home; homeland; native place; CL:個|个[ge4] 准确[準確] zhǔnquè accurate; exact; precise 寺庙[寺廟] sìmiào temple; monastery; shrine 自幼[自幼] zìyòu since childhood 精通[精通] jīngtōng to be proficient in; to master (a subject) 四处[四處] sìchù all over the place; everywhere and all directions 四十[四十] sìshí forty; 40 住持[住持] zhùchí to administer a monastery Buddhist or Daoist; abbot; head monk 称为[稱為] chēngwéi called; to call sth (by a name); to name 收养[收養] shōuyǎng to take in and care for (an elderly person, a dog etc); to adopt (a child); adoption 见多识广[見多識廣] jiànduōshíguǎng experienced and knowledgeable (idiom) 想必[想必] xiǎngbì presumably; probably; in all likelihood; surely 域外[域外] yùwài outside the country; abroad; foreign; extraterritorial 教派[教派] jiàopài sect //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep05/100 words - 18 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] 统称[統稱] tǒngchēng to be collectively called; collective term; general designation 失败[失敗] shībài to be defeated; to lose; to fail (e.g. experiments); failure; defeat; CL:次[ci4] 立下[立下] lìxià to set up; to establish 人物[人物] rénwù person; character (in a play, novel etc); protagonist; CL:個|个[ge4] 当作[當作] dàngzuò to treat as; to regard as 跟随[跟隨] gēnsuí to follow 父亲[父親] fùqīn father; also pr. [fu4 qin5]; CL:個|个[ge4] 留作[留作] liúzuò to set aside for; to keep as 按说[按說] ànshuō in the ordinary course of events; ordinarily; normally 卷土重来[卷土重來] juǎntǔchónglái lit. to return in a swirl of dust (idiom); fig. to regroup and come back even stronger; to make a comeback 监禁[監禁] jiānjìn to imprison; to jail; to take into custody 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 狂[狂] kuáng mad; wild; violent 奔[奔] bēn to hurry; to rush; to run quickly; to elope 反倒[反倒] fǎndào but on the contrary; but expectedly 带上[帶上] dàishàng to take along with one 不动[不動] bùdòng motionless 干着急[乾著急] gānzháojí to worry helplessly 逼死[逼死] bīsǐ to hound sb to death 报恩[報恩] bào'ēn to pay a debt of gratitude; to repay a kindness 魂魄[魂魄] húnpò soul 恩情[恩情] ēnqíng kindness; affection; grace; favor 人手[人手] rénshǒu manpower; staff; human hand 凤凰[鳳凰] fènghuáng phoenix //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep05/125 words - 19 min 舌根[舌根] shégēn back of tongue; tongue root; dorsal 底下[底下] dǐxia the location below sth; afterwards 谎话[謊話] huǎnghuà lie 蹦出来[蹦出來] bèngchūlai to crop up; to pop up; to emerge abruptly 似的[似的] shìde seems as if; rather like; Taiwan pr. [si4 de5] 乘风[乘風] chéngfēng to ride the wind; to use a fair wind; to take an opportunity 辕[轅] yuán shafts of cart; yamen 船[船] chuán boat; vessel; ship; CL:條|条[tiao2],艘[sou1],隻|只[zhi1] 向东[向東] xiàngdōng eastwards 游[遊] yóu to walk; to tour; to roam; to travel 绰约[綽約] chuòyuē graceful; charming 仙子[仙子] xiānzǐ fairy 迎风[迎風] yíngfēng in the wind; facing the wind; downwind 立[立] lì to stand; to set up; to establish; to lay down; to draw up; at once; immediately 庙堂[廟堂] miàotáng imperial ancestral temple; imperial court; temple 吟[吟] yín to chant; to recite; to moan; to groan; cry (of certain animals and insects); song (ancient poem) 奈[奈] nài how can one help 巅[巔] diān summit 沐[沐] mù to bathe; to cleanse; to receive; to be given 日光[日光] rìguāng sunlight 沧[滄] cāng blue-green or azure (of water); vast (of water); cold 海[海] hǎi ocean; sea; CL:個|个[ge4],片[pian4]; great number of people or things; (dialect) numerous 绝境[絕境] juéjìng desperate straits 万里[萬里] wànlǐ far away; thousands of miles; 10000 li 燕[燕] yàn swallow (family Hirundinidae); old variant of 宴[yan4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep05/150 words - 21 min 天涯[天涯] tiānyá the other end of the world; a faraway place 此刻[此刻] cǐkè this moment; now; at present 关键[關鍵] guānjiàn crucial point; crux; CL:個|个[ge4]; key; crucial; pivotal 活下去[活下去] huóxiàqù to survive; to keep on living 修[修] xiū to decorate; to embellish; to repair; to build; to write; to cultivate; to study; to take (a class) 未经[未經] wèijīng not having undergone; without (having gone though a certain process) 凡尘[凡塵] fánchén mundane world (in religious context); this mortal coil 侵扰[侵擾] qīnrǎo to invade and harass 心思[心思] xīnsi mind; thoughts; inclination; mood 犹如[猶如] yóurú similar to; appearing to be 万丈[萬丈] wànzhàng lit. ten thousand fathoms; fig. extremely high or deep; lofty; bottomless 深潭[深潭] shēntán deep natural pond; deep pit; abyss 前者[前者] qiánzhě the former 后者[後者] hòuzhě the latter 陷入[陷入] xiànrù to sink into; to get caught up in; to land in (a predicament) 意念[意念] yìniàn idea; thought 片刻[片刻] piànkè short period of time; a moment 对视[對視] duìshì to look face to face 半点[半點] bàndiǎn the least bit 波动[波動] bōdòng to undulate; to fluctuate; wave motion; rise and fall 毁[毀] huǐ to destroy; to damage; to ruin; to defame; to slander 无敌[無敵] wúdí unequalled; without rival; a paragon 随意[隨意] suíyì as one wishes; according to one's wishes; at will; voluntary; conscious 聪慧[聰慧] cōnghuì bright; witty; intelligent 恕[恕] shù to forgive //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep05/175 words - 25 min 愚钝[愚鈍] yúdùn stupid; slow-witted 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) 高明[高明] gāomíng brilliant; superior; tall and bright 少林寺[少林寺] ShàolínSì Shaolin Temple, Buddhist monastery famous for its kung fu monks 入门[入門] rùmén entrance door; to enter a door; introduction (to a subject) 嵩山[嵩山] SōngShān Mt Song in Henan, central mountain of the Five Sacred Mountains 五嶽|五岳[Wu3 yue4] 脚下[腳下] jiǎoxià under the foot 店小二[店小二] diànxiǎo'èr (old) (in a tavern or inn etc) waiter; attendant 一半[一半] yībàn half 二者[二者] èrzhě both; both of them; neither 手把[手把] shǒubà handle 遍[遍] biàn everywhere; all over; classifier for actions: one time 轮到[輪到] lúndào to be (sb's or sth's) turn 漂[漂] piāo to float; to drift 漂[漂] piào elegant; polished 飞天[飛天] fēitiān flying Apsara (Buddhist art) 浪[浪] làng wave; breaker; unrestrained; dissipated; to stroll; to ramble 半路[半路] bànlù halfway; midway; on the way 取得[取得] qǔdé to acquire; to get; to obtain 抹去[抹去] mǒqù to erase 传授[傳授] chuánshòu to impart; to pass on; to teach 基础[基礎] jīchǔ base; foundation; basis; underlying; CL:個|个[ge4] 拜见[拜見] bàijiàn to pay a formal visit; to call to pay respects; to meet one's senior or superior 多礼[多禮] duōlǐ too polite; overcourteous 百里[百里] Bǎilǐ two-character surname Baili 气度[氣度] qìdù bearing; manner; presence //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep05/200 words - 26 min 谬[謬] miù to deceive; to confuse; to cheat; absurd; erroneous 赞[讚] zàn variant of 贊|赞[zan4]; to praise 愧[愧] kuì ashamed 厚望[厚望] hòuwàng great hopes; great expectations 自责[自責] zìzé to blame oneself 在于[在於] zàiyú to be in; to lie in; to consist in; to depend on; to rest with 启程[啟程] qǐchéng to set out on a journey 捉拿[捉拿] zhuōná to arrest; to catch a criminal 侠[俠] xiá knight-errant; brave and chivalrous; hero; heroic 未能[未能] wèinéng cannot; to fail to; unable to 予[予] yǔ to give 稀客[稀客] xīkè infrequent visitor 尾[尾] wěi tail; remainder; remnant; extremity; sixth of the 28 constellations; classifier for fish 调侃[調侃] tiáokǎn to ridicule; to tease; to mock; idle talk; chitchat 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 棋[棋] qí chess; chess-like game; a game of chess; CL:盤|盘[pan2]; chess piece; CL:個|个[ge4],顆|颗[ke1] 空手[空手] kōngshǒu empty-handed; unarmed; (painting, embroidery etc) without following a model; (abbr. for 空手道[kong1 shou3 dao4]) karate 失手[失手] shīshǒu a slip; miscalculation; unwise move; accidentally; by mistake; to lose control; to be defeated 老朋友[老朋友] lǎopéngyou old friend; (slang) period; menstruation 大有[大有] dàyǒu there is much; (literary) abundance 精进[精進] jīngjìn to forge ahead vigorously; to dedicate oneself to progress 年轻人[年輕人] niánqīngrén young people; youngster 翘楚[翹楚] qiáochǔ person of outstanding talent 犹[猶] yóu as if; (just) like; just as; still; yet 及[及] jí and; to reach; up to; in time for //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep05/225 words - 31 min 捅破[捅破] tǒngpò to pierce; to prod through 故土[故土] gùtǔ native country; one's homeland 顺手[順手] shùnshǒu easily; without trouble; while one is at it; in passing; handy 拜师[拜師] bàishī to formally become an apprentice to a master 心机[心機] xīnjī thinking; scheme 颇[頗] pō rather; quite; considerably; oblique; inclined; slanting; Taiwan pr. [po3] 自称[自稱] zìchēng to call oneself; to claim to be; to profess; to claim a title 日前[日前] rìqián the other day; a few days ago 悄悄[悄悄] qiāoqiāo quietly; secretly; stealthily; quiet; worried; Taiwan pr. [qiao3 qiao3] 信任[信任] xìnrèn to trust; to have confidence in 毫发[毫髮] háofà a hair; the slightest 大门[大門] dàmén entrance; door; gate; large and influential family 人马[人馬] rénmǎ men and horses; troops; group of people; troop; staff; centaur 亲自[親自] qīnzì personally; in person; oneself 一代[一代] yīdài generation 出众[出眾] chūzhòng to stand out; outstanding 敌[敵] dí enemy; to be a match for; to rival; to resist; to withstand 总要[總要] zǒngyào nevertheless 现任[現任] xiànrèn to occupy a post currently; current (president etc); incumbent; (coll.) current boyfriend (girlfriend, spouse) 可怕[可怕] kěpà awful; dreadful; fearful; formidable; frightful; scary; hideous; horrible; terrible; terribly 老一辈[老一輩] lǎoyībèi previous generation; older generation 乱来[亂來] luànlái to act recklessly; to mess around 留给[留給] liúgěi to set aside for 佛家[佛家] Fójiā Buddhism; Buddhist 曰[曰] yuē to speak; to say //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep05/250 words - 34 min 随心[隨心] suíxīn to fulfill one's desire; to find sth satisfactory 随性[隨性] suíxìng casual; laid-back; doing as one pleases 随[隨] suí to follow; to comply with; varying according to...; to allow; subsequently 缘[緣] yuán cause; reason; karma; fate; predestined affinity; margin; hem; edge; along 印象[印象] yìnxiàng impression 深刻[深刻] shēnkè profound; deep; deep-going 应当[應當] yīngdāng should; ought to 评判[評判] píngpàn to judge (a competition); to appraise 除[除] chú to get rid of; to remove; to exclude; to eliminate; to wipe out; to divide; except; not including 经书[經書] jīngshū classic books in Confucianism; scriptures; sutras 烦恼[煩惱] fánnǎo to be worried; to be distressed; worries 幼童[幼童] yòutóng young child 规[規] guī compass; a rule; regulation; to admonish; to plan; to scheme 森严[森嚴] sēnyán strict; rigid; tight (security) 在内[在內] zàinèi (included) in it; among them 毒[毒] dú poison; to poison; poisonous; malicious; cruel; fierce; narcotics 年间[年間] niánjiān in the years of; during those years; period (of dynasty or decade) 既定[既定] jìdìng already fixed; set; established 即可[即可] jíkě equivalent to 就可以; can then (do sth); can immediately (do sth); (do sth) and that will suffice 琢磨[琢磨] zuómo to ponder; to mull over; to think through; Taiwan pr. [zhuo2 mo2] 刹那[剎那] chànà an instant (Sanskrit: ksana); split second; the twinkling of an eye 奸[奸] jiān wicked; crafty; traitor; variant of 姦|奸[jian1] 恶[惡] è evil; fierce; vicious; ugly; coarse; to harm 恶[惡] wù to hate; to loathe; ashamed; to fear; to slander 徒[徒] tú disciple; apprentice; believer; on foot; bare or empty; to no avail; only; prison sentence 何况[何況] hékuàng let alone; to say nothing of; besides; what's more //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep05/270 words - 40 min 瞻前顾后[瞻前顧後] zhānqiángùhòu to look forward and back; to consider prudently; overcautious 想不通[想不通] xiǎngbutōng unable to understand; unable to get over 明日[明日] míngrì tomorrow 哦[哦] o sentence-final particle that conveys informality, warmth, friendliness or intimacy; may also indicate that one is stating a fact that the other person is not aware of 信心[信心] xìnxīn confidence; faith (in sb or sth); CL:個|个[ge4] 舍利[舍利] shèlì ashes after cremation; Buddhist relics (Sanskirt: sarira) 留有[留有] liúyǒu to remain in existence; to retain 珍珠[珍珠] zhēnzhū pearl; CL:顆|颗[ke1] 融[融] róng to melt; to thaw; to blend; to merge; to be in harmony 物体[物體] wùtǐ object; body; substance 俗称[俗稱] súchēng commonly referred to as; common term 死后[死後] sǐhòu after death; posthumous 灰烬[灰燼] huījìn ashes 生前[生前] shēngqián (of a deceased) during one's life; while living 想家[想家] xiǎngjiā homesick 娘[娘] niáng mother; young lady; (coll.) effeminate 一时[一時] yīshí a period of time; a while; for a short while; temporary; momentary; at the same time 栖息[棲息] qīxī to stay (for a rest); dwelling; perch (of birds) 天外[天外] TiānWài abbr. for 天津外國語大學|天津外国语大学[Tian1 jin1 Wai4 guo2 yu3 Da4 xue2] 火种[火種] huǒzhǒng tinder; source of a fire; inflammable material; (fig.) spark (of a revolution etc) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep06/25 words - 5 min 相互[相互] xiānghù each other; mutual 陪伴[陪伴] péibàn to accompany 走过[走過] zǒuguò to walk past; to pass by 路程[路程] lùchéng route; path traveled; distance traveled; course (of development) 往前[往前] wǎngqián to move forwards 勿[勿] wù do not 切莫[切莫] qièmò you must not; Please don't...; be sure not to; on no account (do it) 伞[傘] sǎn umbrella; parasol; CL:把[ba3] 遮住[遮住] zhēzhù to cover (up); to block; to obstruct; to shade 天上[天上] tiānshàng celestial; heavenly 遮[遮] zhē to cover up (a shortcoming); to screen off; to hide; to conceal 索性[索性] suǒxìng you might as well (do it); simply; just 心灵[心靈] xīnlíng bright; smart; quick-witted; heart; thoughts; spirit 晴[晴] qíng clear; fine (weather) 淡[淡] dàn insipid; diluted; weak; mild; light in color; tasteless; fresh; indifferent; nitrogen 谨[謹] jǐn cautious; careful; solemnly; sincerely (formal) 遵[遵] zūn to observe; to obey; to follow; to comply with 旨[旨] zhǐ imperial decree; purport; aim; purpose 动静[動靜] dòngjìng (detectable) movement; (sign of) activity; movement and stillness 超度[超度] chāodù to surpass; to transcend; to perform religious ceremonies to help the soul find peace 邪魔[邪魔] xiémó evil spirit 荒山[荒山] huāngshān desert mountain; barren hill 加快[加快] jiākuài to accelerate; to speed up 落叶归根[落葉歸根] luòyèguīgēn lit. a falling leaf returns to the roots (idiom); fig. all things go back to their source eventually; in old age, an expatriate returns home 助[助] zhù to help; to assist //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep06/50 words - 9 min 心意[心意] xīnyì regard; kindly feelings; intention 玩世不恭[玩世不恭] wánshìbùgōng to trifle without respect (idiom); to despise worldly conventions; frivolous 孤傲[孤傲] gū'ào proud and aloof 超脱[超脫] chāotuō to stand aloof; to be detached from; to transcend worldliness; untrammeled; unconventional 舍不得[捨不得] shěbude to hate to do sth; to hate to part with; to begrudge 失策[失策] shīcè to blunder; to miscalculate; miscalculation; unwise (move) 奥妙[奧妙] àomiào marvelous; mysterious; profound; marvel; wonder 不只[不只] bùzhǐ not only; not merely 假装[假裝] jiǎzhuāng to feign; to pretend 未曾[未曾] wèicéng hasn't (or haven't); hasn't ever 凶险[兇險] xiōngxiǎn dangerous; ruthless; treacherous 名门[名門] míngmén famous family; prestigious house 正派[正派] zhèngpài upright 正面[正面] zhèngmiàn front; obverse side; right side; positive; direct; open 过门[過門] guòmén to pass through a doorway; (of a woman) to marry; orchestral music interlude in an opera 立马[立馬] lìmǎ at once; immediately; promptly; swiftly 本相[本相] běnxiàng original form 瑟[瑟] sè a type of standing harp, smaller than konghou 箜篌, with 5-25 strings 拦路[攔路] lánlù to block sb's path; to waylay 机[機] jī machine; engine; opportunity; intention; aircraft; pivot; crucial point; flexible (quick-witted); organic; CL:臺|台[tai2] 锋[鋒] fēng point of a spear; edge of a tool; vanguard; forward (in sports team) 听不懂[聽不懂] tīngbudǒng unable to make sense of what one is hearing 听见[聽見] tīngjiàn to hear 更名[更名] gēngmíng to change name 转瞬[轉瞬] zhuǎnshùn in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash; to turn one's eyes //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep06/75 words - 14 min 听清[聽清] tīngqīng to hear clearly 前来[前來] qiánlái to come (formal); before; previously 结[結] jié knot; sturdy; bond; to tie; to bind; to check out (of a hotel) 此时[此時] cǐshí now; this moment 下风[下風] xiàfēng leeward; downwind; disadvantageous position; to concede or give way in an argument 形[形] xíng to appear; to look; form; shape 意[意] yì idea; meaning; thought; to think; wish; desire; intention; to expect; to anticipate 放在眼里[放在眼裡] fàngzàiyǎnlǐ to pay attention to; to care about; to attach importance to 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 昼夜[晝夜] zhòuyè day and night; period of 24 hours; continuously, without stop 不停[不停] bùtíng incessant 累坏[累壞] lèihuài to become exhausted 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) 来头[來頭] láitóu cause; reason; interest; influence 物归原主[物歸原主] wùguīyuánzhǔ to return something to its rightful owner 可谓[可謂] kěwèi it could even be said 以来[以來] yǐlái since (a previous event) 全力以赴[全力以赴] quánlìyǐfù to do at all costs; to make an all-out effort 出发[出發] chūfā to set off; to start (on a journey) 偏要[偏要] piānyào to insist on doing sth; must do it, despite everything 基业[基業] jīyè foundation; base; family estate 白痴[白痴] báichī idiocy; idiot 睁开[睜開] zhēngkāi to open (one's eyes) 技[技] jì skill 见长[見長] jiàncháng to be good at sth; one's forte //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep06/100 words - 16 min 列[列] liè to arrange; to line up; file; series; (in data tables) column; (Tw) row 一流[一流] yīliú top quality; front ranking 难以[難以] nányǐ hard to (predict, imagine etc) 突围[突圍] tūwéi to break a siege; to break out of an enclosure 人形[人形] rénxíng human shape; in human form; of human appearance; doll; puppet 是否[是否] shìfǒu whether (or not); if; is or isn't 一心[一心] yīxīn wholeheartedly; heart and soul 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 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) 睁眼[睜眼] zhēngyǎn to open one's eyes 忒[忒] tè to err; to change 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 炷[炷] zhù wick of an oil lamp; to burn (incense etc); classifier for lit incense sticks 明镜[明鏡] míngjìng mirror (as a metaphor for sth beautiful, bright and flat -- such as a lake -- or sth that provides clarity and insight) 邪[邪] xié demonic; iniquitous; nefarious; evil; unhealthy influences that cause disease (Chinese medicine); (coll.) strange; abnormal 侵[侵] qīn to invade; to encroach; to infringe; to approach 相见[相見] xiāngjiàn to see each other; to meet in person 何时[何時] héshí when 可知[可知] kězhī evidently; clearly; no wonder; knowable 心想[心想] xīnxiǎng to think to oneself; to think; to assume 沿袭[沿襲] yánxí to carry on as before; to follow (an old custom etc) 杀生[殺生] shāshēng to take the life of a living creature 偷盗[偷盜] tōudào to steal 淫[淫] yín excess; excessive; wanton; lewd; lascivious; obscene; depraved 妄语[妄語] wàngyǔ to tell lies; to talk nonsense //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep06/125 words - 19 min 饮酒[飲酒] yǐnjiǔ to drink wine 猜想[猜想] cāixiǎng to guess; to conjecture; to suppose; to suspect 无坚不摧[無堅不摧] wújiānbùcuī no stronghold one cannot overcome (idiom); to conquer every obstacle; nothing one can't do; to carry everything before one 极致[極致] jízhì peak; pinnacle; ultimate 成就[成就] chéngjiù accomplishment; success; achievement; CL:個|个[ge4]; to achieve (a result); to create; to bring about 体[體] tǐ body; form; style; system; substance; to experience; aspect (linguistics) 拖[拖] tuō to drag; to tow; to trail; to hang down; to mop (the floor); to delay; to drag on 抗[抗] kàng to resist; to fight; to defy; anti- 行不通[行不通] xíngbutōng won't work; will get (you) nowhere 一阵[一陣] yīzhèn a burst; a fit; a peal; a spell (period of time) 只怕[只怕] zhǐpà I'm afraid that...; perhaps; maybe; very likely 罗[羅] luó gauze; to collect; to gather; to catch; to sift 破裂[破裂] pòliè to rupture; to fracture; to break down; (linguistics) plosion 元神[元神] yuánshén primordial spirit; fundamental essence of life 俱[俱] jù entirely; without exception; (literary) to be together; to be alike 转轮[轉輪] zhuànlún rotating disk; wheel; rotor; cycle of reincarnation in Buddhism 棺[棺] guān coffin 去除[去除] qùchú to remove; to dislodge 世人[世人] shìrén people (in general); people around the world; everyone 以讹传讹[以訛傳訛] yǐ'échuán'é to spread falsehoods; to increasingly distort the truth; to pile errors on top of errors (idiom) 察觉[察覺] chájué to sense; to perceive; to become aware of; to detect 身法[身法] shēnfǎ pose or motion of one's body in martial arts 长进[長進] zhǎngjìn to make progress; progress 正经[正經] zhèngjīng decent; honorable; proper; serious; according to standards 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 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep06/150 words - 21 min 荤腥[葷腥] hūnxīng meat and fish 味[味] wèi taste; smell; classifier for drugs (in TCM) 偶尔[偶爾] ǒu'ěr occasionally; once in a while; sometimes 几次[幾次] jǐcì several times 生平[生平] shēngpíng life (a person's whole life); in one's entire life 推崇[推崇] tuīchóng to esteem; to think highly of; to accord importance to; to revere 东君[東君] Dōngjūn Lord of the East, the sun God of Chinese mythology 气量[氣量] qìliàng (lit. quantity of spirit); moral character; degree of forbearance; broad-mindedness or otherwise; tolerance; magnanimity 月城[月城] yuèchéng semicircular defensive enclosure around city gates; crescent-shaped barbican 气象[氣象] qìxiàng meteorological feature; CL:個|个[ge4]; meteorology; atmosphere; ambience; scene 娃娃[娃娃] wáwa baby; small child; doll 追问[追問] zhuīwèn to question closely; to investigate in detail; to examine minutely; to get to the heart of the matter 这些个[這些個] zhèxiēge these 陈[陳] chén to lay out; to exhibit; to display; to narrate; to state; to explain; to tell; old; stale 芝麻[芝麻] zhīma sesame (seed) 烂[爛] làn soft; mushy; well-cooked and soft; to rot; to decompose; rotten; worn out; chaotic; messy; utterly; thoroughly; crappy; bad 谷子[穀子] gǔzi millet 啥[啥] shá dialectal equivalent of 什麼|什么[shen2 me5]; also pr. [sha4] 亲历[親歷] qīnlì personal experience 不甘[不甘] bùgān unreconciled to; not resigned to; unwilling 陈年[陳年] chénnián old; stored for many years 旧事[舊事] jiùshì old affair; former matter 束缚[束縛] shùfù to bind; to restrict; to tie; to commit; fetters 之所以[之所以] zhīsuǒyǐ the reason why 正邪[正邪] zhèngxié opposition between vital energy 正氣|正气[zheng4 qi4] and pathogeny 邪氣|邪气[xie2 qi4] (TCM) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep06/175 words - 25 min 两立[兩立] liǎnglì to coexist; coexistence 大义[大義] dàyì righteousness; virtuous cause; a woman's marriage; main points of a piece of writing 山脚[山腳] shānjiǎo foot of a mountain 离世[離世] líshì to pass away; death 尔[爾] ěr thus; so; like that; you; thou 虚伪[虛偽] xūwěi false; hypocritical; artificial; sham 无言[無言] wúyán to remain silent; to have nothing to say 无处[無處] wúchù nowhere 栖身[棲身] qīshēn to stay at; to live in (temporarily) 袒护[袒護] tǎnhù to shield (a miscreant) from punishment, criticism etc; to take sb's side 下场[下場] xiàchang the end; to conclude 滚开[滾開] gǔnkāi to boil (of liquid); boiling hot; Get out!; Go away!; fuck off (rude) 参悟[參悟] cānwù to comprehend (the nature of things etc); to achieve enlightenment 万物[萬物] wànwù all living things 口口声声[口口聲聲] kǒukoushēngshēng to keep on saying (idiom); to repeat over and over again 诛[誅] zhū to put (a criminal) to death; to punish 放眼[放眼] fàngyǎn to survey; to view broadly 师姐[師姐] shījiě senior female fellow student or apprentice; daughter (older than oneself) of one's teacher 余孽[餘孽] yúniè remaining evil element; surviving members (of evil former regime); dregs (of colonial administration) 行为[行為] xíngwéi action; conduct; behavior; activity 立场[立場] lìchǎng position; standpoint; CL:個|个[ge4] 铲除[剷除] chǎnchú to root out; to eradicate; to sweep away; to abolish 罪[罪] zuì guilt; crime; fault; blame; sin 仇恨[仇恨] chóuhèn to hate; hatred; enmity; hostility 状态[狀態] zhuàngtài state of affairs; state; mode; situation; CL:個|个[ge4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep06/200 words - 31 min 全都[全都] quándōu all; without exception 该死[該死] gāisǐ Damn it!; damned; wretched 率领[率領] shuàilǐng to lead; to command; to head 入侵[入侵] rùqīn to invade 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 孽[孽] niè son born of a concubine; disaster; sin; evil 债[債] zhài debt; CL:筆|笔[bi3] 偿[償] cháng to repay; to compensate for; to recompense; to fulfill (hopes etc) 走火入魔[走火入魔] zǒuhuǒrùmó to be obsessed with sth; to go overboard; (Buddhism, Taoism) to misguidedly focus on hallucinations that arise during meditation 功力[功力] gōnglì merit; efficacy; competence; skill; power 消散[消散] xiāosàn to dissipate 封皮[封皮] fēngpí outer skin; envelope; cover; (legal) seal 叫作[叫作] jiàozuò to call; to be called 悲天悯人[悲天憫人] bēitiānmǐnrén to bemoan the state of the universe and pity the fate of mankind 尽数[盡數] jìnshù everything 非[非] fēi to not be; not; wrong; incorrect; non-; un-; in-; to reproach or blame; (colloquial) to insist on; simply must 架[架] jià to support; frame; rack; framework; classifier for planes, large vehicles, radios etc 侄[姪] zhí nephew by the male line 救命[救命] jiùmìng to save sb's life; (interj.) Help!; Save me! 说到底[說到底] shuōdàodǐ in the final analysis; in the end 恕罪[恕罪] shùzuì please forgive me 教诲[教誨] jiàohuì to instruct 打赌[打賭] dǎdǔ to bet; to make a bet; a wager 成立[成立] chénglì to establish; to set up; to be tenable; to hold water 一厢情愿[一廂情願] yīxiāngqíngyuàn one's own wishful thinking //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep06/225 words - 40 min 受苦[受苦] shòukǔ to suffer hardship 成佛[成佛] chéngfó to become a Buddha; to attain enlightenment 拦[攔] lán to block sb's path; to obstruct; to flag down (a taxi) 剑术[劍術] jiànshù fencing 操控[操控] cāokòng to control; to manipulate 放出[放出] fàngchū to let off; to give out 狼狈[狼狽] lángbèi in a difficult situation; to cut a sorry figure; scoundrel! (derog.) 扭转乾坤[扭轉乾坤] niǔzhuǎnqiánkūn lit. to upend heaven and earth (idiom); fig. to change the course of events; to turn things around 敢情[敢情] gǎnqing actually; as it turns out; indeed; of course 老家伙[老傢伙] lǎojiāhuo variant of 老家伙[lao3 jia1 huo5] 乾坤[乾坤] qiánkūn yin and yang; heaven and earth; the universe 感到[感到] gǎndào to feel; to sense; to have the feeling that; to think that; to move; to affect 挫败[挫敗] cuòbài to thwart; to foil (sb's plans); a setback; a failure; a defeat 闯[闖] chuǎng to rush; to charge; to dash; to break through; to temper oneself (through battling hardships) 对阵[對陣] duìzhèn poised for battle; to square up for a fight 将会[將會] jiānghuì auxiliary verb introducing future action: may (be able to); will (cause); should (enable); going to 人中[人中] rénzhōng philtrum; infranasal depression; the "human center" acupuncture point 产生[產生] chǎnshēng to arise; to come into being; to come about; to give rise to; to bring into being; to bring about; to produce; to engender; to generate; to appear; appearance; emergence; generation; production; yield 大开[大開] dàkāi to open wide 眼界[眼界] yǎnjiè ken; scope 自有[自有] zìyǒu to possess; to own; to have 极限[極限] jíxiàn limit; extreme boundary 挡住[擋住] dǎngzhù to obstruct 要死[要死] yàosǐ extremely; awfully 情义[情義] qíngyì affection; comradeship //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep06/230 words - 41 min 敬佩[敬佩] jìngpèi to esteem; to admire 名气[名氣] míngqì reputation; fame 日后[日後] rìhòu sometime; someday (in the future) 扬[揚] yáng to raise; to hoist; the action of tossing or winnowing; scattering (in the wind); to flutter; to propagate 尽兴[盡興] jìnxìng to enjoy oneself to the full; to one's heart's content //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep07/25 words - 6 min 违[違] wéi to disobey; to violate; to separate; to go against 当今[當今] dāngjīn current; present; now; nowadays 口水[口水] kǒushuǐ saliva 表情[表情] biǎoqíng (facial) expression; to express one's feelings; expression 丢人[丟人] diūrén to lose face 适才[適才] shìcái just now; a moment ago 杆[桿] gǎn stick; pole; lever; classifier for long objects such as guns 精锐[精銳] jīngruì elite (e.g. troops); crack; best quality personnel 老爷子[老爺子] lǎoyézi my (you etc) old father; polite appellation for an elderly male 难得[難得] nándé seldom; rare; hard to come by 良[良] liáng good; very; very much 美玉[美玉] měiyù fine jade 猪[豬] zhū hog; pig; swine; CL:口[kou3],頭|头[tou2] 雕[雕] diāo to carve; to engrave; shrewd; bird of prey 烦请[煩請] fánqǐng (courteous) would you please ... 转告[轉告] zhuǎngào to pass on; to communicate; to transmit 宋[宋] Sòng surname Song; the Song dynasty (960-1279); also Song of the Southern dynasties 南朝宋 (420-479) 愈[癒] yù variant of 愈[yu4]; to heal 剑法[劍法] jiànfǎ fencing; sword-play 比不上[比不上] bǐbùshàng can't compare with 几年[幾年] jǐnián a few years; several years; how many years 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 朱雀[朱雀] Zhūquè Vermilion Bird (the seven mansions of the south sky) 还魂[還魂] huánhún to return from the grave; (old) to recycle (waste products) 强行[強行] qiángxíng to do sth by force //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep07/50 words - 9 min 仰[仰] yǎng to face upward; to look up; to admire; to rely on 翻过来[翻過來] fānguòlái to overturn; to turn upside down 胡闹[胡鬧] húnào to act willfully and make a scene; to make trouble 严加[嚴加] yánjiā sternly; strictly; harshly; stringently; rigorously 惩处[懲處] chéngchǔ to punish; to administer justice 好心[好心] hǎoxīn kindness; good intentions 净[淨] jìng clean; completely; only; net (income, exports etc); (Chinese opera) painted face male role 腿[腿] tuǐ leg; CL:條|条[tiao2] 拖后腿[拖後腿] tuōhòutuǐ to impede; to obstruct; to hold back 添麻烦[添麻煩] tiānmáfan to cause trouble for sb; to inconvenience 翻船[翻船] fānchuán to capsize; (fig.) to suffer a setback or defeat 插手[插手] chāshǒu to get involved in; to meddle; interference 消[消] xiāo to disappear; to vanish; to eliminate; to spend (time); have to; need 消气[消氣] xiāoqì to cool one's temper 有着[有著] yǒuzhe to have; to possess 闻名[聞名] wénmíng well-known; famous; renowned; eminent 私底下[私底下] sīdǐxia privately; secretly; confidentially 帅[帥] shuài handsome; graceful; smart; commander in chief; (coll.) cool!; sweet! 宿[宿] sù lodge for the night; old; former 顽皮[頑皮] wánpí naughty 正要[正要] zhèngyào to be just about to; to be on the point of 小伙子[小伙子] xiǎohuǒzi young man; young guy; lad; youngster; CL:個|个[ge4] 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) 人才[人才] réncái talent; talented person; looks; attractive looks 长得[長得] zhǎngde to look (pretty, the same etc) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep07/75 words - 17 min 精神[精神] jīngshén spirit; mind; consciousness; thought; mental; psychological; essence; gist; CL:個|个[ge4] 旧[舊] jiù old; opposite: new 新; former; worn (with age) 相识[相識] xiāngshí to get to know each other; acquaintance 拉家常[拉家常] lājiācháng to talk or chat about ordinary daily life 耽误[耽誤] dānwu to delay; to hold up; to waste time; to interfere with 恭[恭] gōng respectful 期间[期間] qījiān period of time; time; time period; period; CL:個|个[ge4] 公道[公道] gōngdào justice; fairness; public highway 等待[等待] děngdài to wait; to wait for 整整[整整] zhěngzhěng whole; full 四分五裂[四分五裂] sìfēnwǔliè all split up and in pieces (idiom); disunity (in an organization); complete lack of unity; to disintegrate; falling apart; to be at sixes and sevens 唯有[唯有] wéiyǒu only 大局[大局] dàjú general situation; present conditions 看似[看似] kànsì to look as if; to seem 百万[百萬] bǎiwàn million; millions 打下[打下] dǎxià to lay (a foundation); to conquer (a city etc); to shoot down (a bird etc) 水滴石穿[水滴石穿] shuǐdīshíchuān dripping water penetrates the stone (idiom); constant perseverance yields success; You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.; Persistent effort overcomes any difficulty. 聚沙成塔[聚沙成塔] jùshāchéngtǎ sand grains accumulate to make a tower a tower (idiom); by gathering small amounts one gets a huge quantity; many a mickle makes a muckle 在世[在世] zàishì to be alive 无情[無情] wúqíng pitiless; ruthless; merciless; heartless 不可避免[不可避免] bùkěbìmiǎn unavoidably 重回[重回] chónghuí to return 结伴[結伴] jiébàn to go with sb; to form companionships 山下[山下] Shānxià Yamashita (Japanese surname) 就地[就地] jiùdì locally; on the spot //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep07/100 words - 19 min 熬[熬] áo to cook on a slow fire; to extract by heating; to decoct; to endure 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) 余地[餘地] yúdì margin; leeway 万分[萬分] wànfēn very much; extremely; one ten thousandth part 精力[精力] jīnglì energy 难堪[難堪] nánkān hard to take; embarrassed 国师[國師] guóshī teachers of the state 对弈[對弈] duìyì to play go, chess etc 观[觀] guān to look at; to watch; to observe; to behold; to advise; concept; point of view; outlook 较[較] jiào to compare; to dispute; compared to; (before adj.) relatively; comparatively; rather; also pr. [jiao3] 浑然[渾然] húnrán completely; absolutely; undivided; totally mixed up; muddled 鉴[鑒] jiàn variant of 鑑|鉴[jian4] 感悟[感悟] gǎnwù to come to realize; to appreciate (feelings) 万般[萬般] wànbān every kind; manifold; extremely 千变万化[千變萬化] qiānbiànwànhuà countless changes; constant permutation 唯[唯] wéi -ism; only; alone 阴阳[陰陽] yīnyáng yin and yang 平衡[平衡] pínghéng balance; equilibrium 既[既] jì already; since; both... (and...) 方圆[方圓] fāngyuán perimeter; range; (within) a radius of ... 黑白[黑白] hēibái black and white; right and wrong; monochrome 经纬[經緯] jīngwěi warp and woof; longitude and latitude; main points 结局[結局] jiéjú conclusion; ending 得失[得失] déshī gains and losses; success and failure; merits and demerits 心态[心態] xīntài attitude (of the heart); state of one's psyche; way of thinking; mentality //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep07/125 words - 21 min 含沙射影[含沙射影] hánshāshèyǐng to attack someone by innuendo (idiom); to make oblique charges; to make insinuations; to insinuate 斗[鬥] dòu to fight; to struggle; to condemn; to censure; to contend; to put together; coming together 胆[膽] dǎn gall bladder; courage; guts; gall; inner container (e.g. bladder of a football, inner container of a thermos) 安定[安定] āndìng stable; quiet; settled; stabilize; maintain; stabilized; calm and orderly 道义[道義] dàoyì morality; righteousness and justice 执行[執行] zhíxíng to implement; to carry out; to execute; to run 临走[臨走] línzǒu before leaving; on departure 诸位[諸位] zhūwèi (pron) everyone; Ladies and Gentlemen; Sirs 下关[下關] Xiàguān Xiaguan district of Nanjing City 南京市 in Jiangsu 江蘇|江苏 苍山[蒼山] Cāngshān Cangshan county in Linyi 臨沂|临沂[Lin2 yi2], Shandong 洱海[洱海] Ěrhǎi Erhai Lake 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 叔[叔] shū uncle; father's younger brother; husband's younger brother; Taiwan pr. [shu2] 工夫[工夫] gōngfu period of time (may be months, or mere seconds); spare time; skill; labor; effort 人士[人士] rénshì person; figure; public figure 首先[首先] shǒuxiān first (of all); in the first place 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) 借过[借過] jièguò excuse me (i.e. let me through, please) 乞丐[乞丐] qǐgài beggar 徐[徐] xú slowly; gently 登上[登上] dēngshàng to climb over; to ascend onto; to mount 层[層] céng layer; stratum; laminated; floor (of a building); storey; classifier for layers; repeated; sheaf (math.) 罢[罷] bà to stop; to cease; to dismiss; to suspend; to quit; to finish 棍子[棍子] gùnzi stick; rod 再次[再次] zàicì one more time; again; one more; once again //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep07/150 words - 27 min 磨磨蹭蹭[磨磨蹭蹭] mómócèngcèng to dillydally; slow-going 兴头[興頭] xìngtou keen interest; concentrated attention 乞儿[乞兒] qǐ'ér beggar 满城风雨[滿城風雨] mǎnchéngfēngyǔ lit. wind and rain through the town (idiom); fig. a big scandal; an uproar; the talk of the town 化作[化作] huàzuò to change into; to turn into; to become 鼓励[鼓勵] gǔlì to encourage 三次[三次] sāncì third; three times; (math.) degree three, cubic (equation) 连本带利[連本帶利] liánběndàilì both principal and interest; capital plus profit 睡懒觉[睡懶覺] shuìlǎnjiào to sleep in 抢先[搶先] qiǎngxiān to rush (to do sth urgent); to try to be the first; to forestall 一下子[一下子] yīxiàzi in a short while; all at once; all of a sudden 真传[真傳] zhēnchuán authentic tradition; handed-down teachings or techniques 估摸[估摸] gūmo to reckon; to guess 一帆风顺[一帆風順] yīfānfēngshùn propitious wind throughout the journey (idiom); plain sailing; to go smoothly; have a nice trip! 腾飞[騰飛] téngfēi lit. to fly upwards swiftly; fig. rapid advance; rapidly developing (situation) 羊[羊] yáng sheep; goat; CL:頭|头[tou2],隻|只[zhi1] 泰[泰] tài safe; peaceful; most; grand 五福临门[五福臨門] wǔfúlínmén lit. (may the) five blessings descend upon this home (namely: longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and a natural death); (an auspicious saying for the Lunar New Year) 财[財] cái money; wealth; riches; property; valuables 赔[賠] péi to compensate for loss; to indemnify; to suffer a financial loss 仙人[仙人] xiānrén Daoist immortal; celestial being 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 箸[箸] zhù (literary) chopsticks 博[博] bó extensive; ample; rich; obtain; aim; to win; to get; plentiful; to gamble //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep07/175 words - 29 min 隅[隅] yú corner 残局[殘局] cánjú endgame (in chess); desperate situation; aftermath (of a failure) 蕴藏[蘊藏] yùncáng to hold in store; to contain (untapped reserves etc) 从中[從中] cóngzhōng from within; therefrom 参透[參透] cāntòu to fully grasp; to penetrate 胜过[勝過] shèngguò to excel; to surpass 苦练[苦練] kǔliàn to train hard; to practice diligently; hard work; blood, sweat, and tears 看出[看出] kànchū to make out; to see 门道[門道] méndào doorway; gateway 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 比试[比試] bǐshì to have a competition; to measure with one's hand or arm; to make a gesture of measuring 痛快[痛快] tòngkuài delighted; to one's heart's content; straightforward; also pr. [tong4 kuai5] 牌九[牌九] páijiǔ pai gow (gambling game played with dominoes) 宣[宣] xuān to declare (publicly); to announce 吊[吊] diào to suspend; to hang up; to hang a person 大小[大小] dàxiǎo dimension; magnitude; size; measurement; large and small; at any rate; adults and children; consideration of seniority 没意思[沒意思] méiyìsi boring; of no interest 比武[比武] bǐwǔ martial arts competition; tournament; to compete in a contest 胜负[勝負] shèngfù victory or defeat; the outcome of a battle 豆浆[豆漿] dòujiāng soy milk 一块儿[一塊兒] yīkuàir5 erhua variant of 一塊|一块[yi1 kuai4] 弱[弱] ruò weak; feeble; young; inferior; (following a decimal or fraction) slightly less than 摇[搖] yáo to shake; to rock; to row; to crank 一共[一共] yīgòng altogether 尹[尹] yǐn to administer; to oversee; to run; magistrate (old) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep07/200 words - 31 min 霞[霞] xiá rose-tinted sky or clouds at sunrise or sunset 江边[江邊] jiāngbiān river bank 江[江] jiāng river; CL:條|条[tiao2],道[dao4] 常驻[常駐] chángzhù resident; permanent (representative) 生性[生性] shēngxìng natural disposition 落败[落敗] luòbài to suffer a defeat; to fail; to fall behind 被迫[被迫] bèipò to be compelled; to be forced 加入[加入] jiārù to become a member; to join; to mix into; to participate in; to add in 担任[擔任] dānrèn to hold a governmental office or post; to assume office of; to take charge of; to serve as 长老[長老] zhǎnglǎo elder; term of respect for a Buddhist monk 嗜[嗜] shì addicted to; fond of; stem corresponding to -phil or -phile 瞎猜[瞎猜] xiācāi to make a wild guess; blind guess 掀开[掀開] xiānkāi to lift open; to tear open 缝[縫] féng to sew; to stitch 缝[縫] fèng seam; crack; narrow slit; CL:道[dao4] 盒[盒] hé small box; case 有道[有道] yǒudào to have attained the Way; (of a government or a ruler) enlightened; wise and just 暗[暗] àn dark; gloomy; hidden; secret; muddled; obscure; in the dark 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 猜中[猜中] cāizhòng to guess correctly; to figure out the right answer 转动[轉動] zhuǎndòng to turn sth around; to swivel 转动[轉動] zhuàndòng to rotate (about an axis); to revolve; to turn; to move in a circle; to gyrate 伎俩[伎倆] jìliǎng trick; scheme; ploy; tactic; stratagem; gimmick; ruse; trickery; skill; also written 技倆|技俩 儿戏[兒戲] érxì child's play; trifling matter 擅长[擅長] shàncháng to be good at; to be expert in 揍[揍] zòu to beat up; to break to pieces 男子[男子] nánzǐ a man; a male //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep07/225 words - 35 min 跑来跑去[跑來跑去] pǎoláipǎoqù to scamper; to run around 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 抢走[搶走] qiǎngzǒu to snatch (esp related to a robbery) 一层[一層] yīcéng layer 紫薇[紫薇] zǐwēi crape myrtle 貌似[貌似] màosì to appear to be; to seem as if 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) 喝茶[喝茶] hēchá (fig.) to have a meeting with state security agents (to be warned to behave "responsibly") 卦[卦] guà divinatory diagram; one of the eight divinatory trigrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经[Yi4 jing1]; one of the sixty-four divinatory hexagrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经[Yi4 jing1] 隐瞒[隱瞞] yǐnmán to conceal; to hide (a taboo subject); to cover up the truth 蛛网[蛛網] zhūwǎng spider web; cobweb 专司[專司] zhuānsī specialist (responsible some task) 刻[刻] kè quarter (hour); moment; to carve; to engrave; to cut; oppressive; classifier for short time intervals 觅[覓] mì to seek; to find 良材[良材] liángcái good timber; sound material; fig. able person; sound chap 亏[虧] kuī deficiency; deficit; luckily; it's lucky that...; (often ironically) fancy that... 撒手[撒手] sāshǒu to let go of sth; to give up 咬[咬] yǎo to bite; to nip 一一[一一] yīyī one by one; one after another 十三点[十三點] shísāndiǎn half-witted; nitwit 要强[要強] yàoqiáng eager to excel; eager to get ahead in life; strong-minded 夸奖[誇獎] kuājiǎng to praise; to applaud; to compliment 仰慕[仰慕] yǎngmù to admire 已久[已久] yǐjiǔ already a long time 长江[長江] ChángJiāng Yangtze River, or Chang Jiang //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep07/249 words - 40 min 黄河[黃河] HuángHé Yellow River or Huang He 崇拜[崇拜] chóngbài to worship; adoration 夕照[夕照] xīzhào glow of the setting sun 废物[廢物] fèiwù rubbish; waste material; useless person 且慢[且慢] qiěmàn to wait a moment; do not go too soon 按理说[按理說] ànlǐshuō it is reasonable to say that... 元宝[元寶] yuánbǎo a silver or gold ingot; mock ingot (burnt as offering in worship); a name for ancient currency; a rare genius 匆匆[匆匆] cōngcōng hurriedly 来得及[來得及] láidejí there's still time; able to do sth in time 切磋[切磋] qiēcuō to compare notes; to learn from one another; to swap pointers 施展[施展] shīzhǎn to use fully; to put to use 经历[經歷] jīnglì experience; CL:個|个[ge4],次[ci4]; to experience; to go through 名刺[名刺] míngcì visiting card; name card 日日[日日] rìrì every day 勤学苦练[勤學苦練] qínxuékǔliàn to study diligently; to train assiduously 放松[放鬆] fàngsōng to loosen; to relax 瞬息[瞬息] shùnxī in a flash; twinkling; ephemeral 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 丝线[絲線] sīxiàn thread; silk yarn 扯[扯] chě to pull; to tear; (of cloth, thread etc) to buy; to chat; to gossip; (coll.) (Tw) ridiculous; hokey 演技[演技] yǎnjì acting; performing skills 放水[放水] fàngshuǐ to turn on the water; to let water out; to throw a game (sports) 暴雨[暴雨] bàoyǔ torrential rain; rainstorm; CL:場|场[chang2],陣|阵[zhen4] 梨[梨] lí pear; CL:個|个[ge4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep08/25 words - 4 min 久等[久等] jiǔděng to wait for a long time 打扮[打扮] dǎban to decorate; to dress; to make up; to adorn; manner of dressing; style of dress 偶遇[偶遇] ǒuyù a chance encounter; to meet accidentally 松[松] sōng pine; CL:棵[ke1] 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 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 清水[清水] qīngshuǐ fresh water; drinking water; clear water 常人[常人] chángrén ordinary person 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 全身[全身] quánshēn whole body; em (typography) 血液[血液] xuèyè blood 顷刻间[頃刻間] qǐngkèjiān in an instant 冻结[凍結] dòngjié to freeze (water etc); (fig.) to freeze (assets, prices etc) 迦[迦] jiā (phonetic sound for Buddhist terms) 承担[承擔] chéngdān to undertake; to assume (responsibility etc) 功过[功過] gōngguò merits and demerits; contributions and errors 恐[恐] kǒng afraid; frightened; to fear 脉[脈] mài arteries and veins; vein (on a leaf, insect wing etc) 延长[延長] yáncháng to prolong; to extend; to delay 建议[建議] jiànyì to propose; to suggest; to recommend; proposal; suggestion; recommendation; CL:個|个[ge4],點|点[dian3] 轮流[輪流] lúnliú to alternate; to take turns 值守[值守] zhíshǒu (of a security guard etc) to be on duty, keeping an eye on things; to keep watch 疲惫[疲憊] píbèi beaten; exhausted; tired 早些[早些] zǎoxiē a bit earlier 亲切[親切] qīnqiè amiable; cordial; close and dear; familiar //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep08/50 words - 7 min 钦[欽] qīn to respect; to admire; to venerate; by the emperor himself 做客[做客] zuòkè to be a guest or visitor 达[達] dá to attain; to reach; to amount to; to communicate; eminent 拜访[拜訪] bàifǎng to pay a visit; to call on 闭门羹[閉門羹] bìméngēng see 吃閉門羹|吃闭门羹[chi1 bi4 men2 geng1] 颜面[顏面] yánmiàn face; prestige 星月[星月] xīngyuè the moon and the stars 历代[歷代] lìdài successive generations; successive dynasties; past dynasties 星[星] xīng star; heavenly body; satellite; small amount 象[象] xiàng elephant; CL:隻|只[zhi1]; shape; form; appearance; to imitate 测天[測天] cètiān to make astronomical observation 后天[後天] hòutiān the day after tomorrow; acquired (not innate); a posteriori 刮[颳] guā to blow (of the wind) 放晴[放晴] fàngqíng (of weather) to clear up 苟[苟] gǒu if; supposing; careless; negligent; temporarily 闲情[閒情] xiánqíng leisurely frame of mind 雅致[雅致] yǎzhì elegant; refined; in good taste 王朝[王朝] wángcháo dynasty 妄言[妄言] wàngyán lies; wild talk; to tell lies; to talk nonsense; fantasy (literature) 可能性[可能性] kěnéngxìng possibility; probability 因此[因此] yīncǐ thus; consequently; as a result 仍[仍] réng still; yet; to remain 群龙无首[群龍無首] qúnlóngwúshǒu lit. a thunder of dragons without a head; fig. a group lacking a leader 吉[吉] jí lucky; giga- (meaning billion or 10^9) 凶[凶] xiōng vicious; fierce; ominous; inauspicious; famine; variant of 兇|凶[xiong1] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep08/75 words - 10 min 大吉[大吉] dàjí very auspicious; extremely lucky 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 观望[觀望] guānwàng to wait and see; to watch from the sidelines; to look around; to survey 时机[時機] shíjī fortunate timing; occasion; opportunity 直飞[直飛] zhífēi to fly directly; direct flight 九天[九天] jiǔtiān the Ninth Heaven; the highest of the heavens 桃[桃] táo peach 木[木] mù tree; wood; coffin; wooden; simple; numb; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1] 荒[荒] huāng desolate; shortage; scarce; out of practice; absurd; uncultivated; to neglect 血流[血流] xuèliú blood flow 从来不[從來不] cóngláibù never 勇气[勇氣] yǒngqì courage; valor 胆怯[膽怯] dǎnqiè timidity; timid; cowardly 脑袋[腦袋] nǎodài head; skull; brains; mental capability; CL:顆|颗[ke1],個|个[ge4] 明儿[明兒] míngr5 (coll.) tomorrow; one of these days; some day 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 惭愧[慚愧] cánkuì ashamed 三脚猫[三腳貓] sānjiǎomāo jack of all trades 赢得[贏得] yíngdé to win; to gain 东归[東歸] dōngguī lit. to return east; fig. to return to one's homeland 酒馆[酒館] jiǔguǎn tavern; pub; wine shop 缘分[緣分] yuánfèn fate or chance that brings people together; predestined affinity or relationship; (Budd.) destiny 东面[東面] dōngmiàn east side (of sth) 君子[君子] jūnzǐ nobleman; person of noble character 嘀[嘀] dī (onom.) sound of dripping water, a ticking clock etc //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep08/100 words - 12 min 嘀咕[嘀咕] dígu to mutter; to feel apprehensive 咕[咕] gū (onom.) for the sound of a bird, an empty stomach etc 酒肆[酒肆] jiǔsì wine shop; liquor store; bottle shop; bar; pub 屋顶[屋頂] wūdǐng roof; CL:個|个[ge4] 暇[暇] xiá leisure 稳[穩] wěn settled; steady; stable 醉[醉] zuì intoxicated 人人[人人] rénrén everyone; every person 年年[年年] niánnián year after year; yearly; every year; annually 抹[抹] mǒ to smear; to wipe; to erase; classifier for wisps of cloud, light-beams etc 月光[月光] yuèguāng moonlight 桂[桂] guì cassia; laurel 飘[飄] piāo to float 浊酒[濁酒] zhuójiǔ unfiltered rice wine 邀[邀] yāo to invite; to request; to intercept; to solicit; to seek 何人[何人] hérén who 恁[恁] nèn to think; this; which?; how? (literary); Taiwan pr. [ren4] 今[今] jīn today; modern; present; current; this; now 宵[宵] xiāo night 箫[簫] xiāo xiao, a Chinese musical instrument of ancient times, similar to panpipes 舒[舒] shū to stretch; to unfold; to relax; leisurely 柔美[柔美] róuměi gentle and beautiful 如花[如花] rúhuā flowery 寂静[寂靜] jìjìng quiet 怅[悵] chàng regretful; upset; despair; depressed //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep08/125 words - 18 min 一味[一味] yīwèi blindly; invariably 否[否] fǒu to negate; to deny; not 酒水[酒水] jiǔshuǐ beverage; a drink 一股子[一股子] yīgǔzi a whiff of; a taint of; a thread of 小家子气[小家子氣] xiǎojiāziqì petty; small-minded 炽热[熾熱] chìrè red-hot; glowing; blazing; (fig.) passionate 如火[如火] rúhuǒ fiery 鹤[鶴] hè crane 袭[襲] xí to attack; to inherit; classifier for suits (esp. of funeral robes) 母亲[母親] mǔqīn mother; also pr. [mu3 qin5]; CL:個|个[ge4] 一模一样[一模一樣] yīmúyīyàng exactly the same (idiom); carbon copy; also pr. [yi1 mo2 yi1 yang4] 傻乎乎[傻乎乎] shǎhūhū feeble-minded; dim-witted 性格[性格] xìnggé nature; disposition; temperament; character; CL:個|个[ge4] 爹爹[爹爹] diēdie daddy; granddad 孟[孟] mèng first month of a season; eldest amongst brothers 婆[婆] pó grandmother; matron; mother-in-law; (slang) femme (in a lesbian relationship) 汤[湯] tāng soup; hot or boiling water; decoction of medicinal herbs; water in which sth has been boiled 海外[海外] hǎiwài overseas; abroad 仙山[仙山] xiānshān mountain of Immortals 寻求[尋求] xúnqiú to seek; to look for 草药[草藥] cǎoyào herbal medicine 拐[拐] guǎi to turn (a corner etc); to kidnap; to swindle; to misappropriate; walking stick; crutch; seven (used as a substitute for 七[qi1]) 执拗[執拗] zhíniù stubborn; willful; pigheaded; Taiwan pr. [zhi2 ao4] 性子[性子] xìngzi temper 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 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep08/150 words - 24 min 达到[達到] dádào to reach; to achieve; to attain 无缘无故[無緣無故] wúyuánwúgù no cause, no reason (idiom); completely uncalled for 大城[大城] Dàchéng Dacheng county in Langfang 廊坊[Lang2 fang2], Hebei; Tacheng township in Changhua county 彰化縣|彰化县[Zhang1 hua4 xian4], Taiwan 资质[資質] zīzhì aptitude; natural endowments 最多[最多] zuìduō at most; maximum; greatest (amount); maximal 绝品[絕品] juépǐn peerless artwork; absolute gem 刺[刺] cì thorn; sting; thrust; to prick; to pierce; to stab; to assassinate; to murder 放平[放平] fàngpíng to set level; to lay flat 扫[掃] sǎo to sweep 扫[掃] sào broom 收回[收回] shōuhuí to regain; to retake; to take back; to withdraw; to revoke 姐姐[姐姐] jiějie older sister; CL:個|个[ge4] 称职[稱職] chènzhí well qualified; competent; to be equal to the task; able to do sth very well 三门[三門] Sānmén Sanmen county in Taizhou 台州[Tai1 zhou1], Zhejiang 早饭[早飯] zǎofàn breakfast; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4],餐[can1] 吃饱[吃飽] chībǎo to eat one's fill 分道扬镳[分道揚鑣] fēndàoyángbiāo lit. to take different roads and urge the horses on (idiom); fig. to part ways 早餐[早餐] zǎocān breakfast; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4] 惆怅[惆悵] chóuchàng melancholy; depression 遥远[遙遠] yáoyuǎn distant; remote 多次[多次] duōcì many times; repeatedly 闭门[閉門] bìmén to close a door 白费[白費] báifèi to waste (one's energy etc) 不惜[不惜] bùxī not stint; not spare; not hesitate (to do sth); not scruple (to do sth) 惊雷[驚雷] jīngléi sudden clap of thunder; fig. surprising turn of events 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 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep08/175 words - 29 min 决心[決心] juéxīn determination; resolution; determined; firm and resolute; to make up one's mind; CL:個|个[ge4] 难缠[難纏] nánchán (usu. of people) difficult; demanding; troublesome; unreasonable; hard to deal with 冠[冠] guān hat; crown; crest; cap 得寸进尺[得寸進尺] décùnjìnchǐ lit. win an inch, want a foot (idiom); fig. not satisfied with small gains; give him an inch, and he'll want a mile 有的是[有的是] yǒudeshì have plenty of; there's no lack of 自大[自大] zìdà arrogant 数不清[數不清] shǔbùqīng countless; innumerable 威[威] wēi power; might; prestige 名号[名號] mínghào name; good reputation; title 神秘[神秘] shénmì mysterious; mystery 同辈[同輩] tóngbèi of the same generation; person of the same generation; peer 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 打中[打中] dǎzhòng to hit (a target) 躲开[躲開] duǒkāi to stay out of (hot water, trouble, awkward situation etc); to avoid (sb) 跌落[跌落] diēluò to fall; to drop 颓[頹] tuí to crumble; to collapse; to decline; to decay; decadent; dejected; dispirited; balding 回想[回想] huíxiǎng to recall; to recollect; to think back 撼[撼] hàn to shake; to vibrate 长辈[長輩] zhǎngbèi one's elders; older generation 憾[憾] hàn regret (sense of loss or dissatisfaction) 出名[出名] chūmíng well-known for sth; to become well known; to make one's mark 上山[上山] shàngshān to go uphill; to spin cocoon (silkworms); to pass away 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 二指[二指] èrzhǐ index finger 掀翻[掀翻] xiānfān to turn sth over; to overturn //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep08/200 words - 32 min 殿[殿] diàn palace hall 霄[霄] xiāo firmament; heaven 斩断[斬斷] zhǎnduàn to cut off; to chop sth in half 胳膊[胳膊] gēbo arm; CL:隻|只[zhi1],條|条[tiao2],雙|双[shuang1] 一落千丈[一落千丈] yīluòqiānzhàng lit. to drop a thousand zhang in one fall (idiom); fig. (of business, popularity etc) to suffer a sudden, devastating decline; to take a dive 实力[實力] shílì strength 恢复[恢復] huīfù to reinstate; to resume; to restore; to recover; to regain; to rehabilitate 完蛋[完蛋] wándàn (coll.) to be done for 价钱[價錢] jiàqian price 建造[建造] jiànzào to construct; to build 留情[留情] liúqíng to relent (to spare sb's feelings); to show mercy or forgiveness; to forbear; lenient 劈[劈] pī to hack; to chop; to split open; (of lightning) to strike 消受[消受] xiāoshòu to bear; to enjoy (usually in negative combination, meaning unable to enjoy) 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 没脸[沒臉] méiliǎn ashamed; embarrassed; not having the face (to meet people); not daring (out of shame) 持[持] chí to hold; to grasp; to support; to maintain; to persevere; to manage; to run (i.e. administer); to control 满城[滿城] Mǎnchéng Mancheng county in Baoding 保定[Bao3 ding4], Hebei 风雨[風雨] fēngyǔ wind and rain; the elements; trials and hardships 风采[風采] fēngcǎi svelte; elegant manner; graceful bearing 称[稱] chēng to weigh; to state; to name; name; appellation; to praise 呼风唤雨[呼風喚雨] hūfēnghuànyǔ to call the wind and summon the rain (idiom); to exercise magical powers; fig. to stir up troubles 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 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) 来得[來得] láide to emerge (from a comparison); to come out as; to be competent or equal to 气势[氣勢] qìshì imposing manner; loftiness; grandeur; energetic looks; vigor //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep08/225 words - 37 min 成全[成全] chéngquán to help sb accomplish his aim; to help sb succeed; to complete; to make whole; to round off 半天[半天] bàntiān half of the day; a long time; quite a while; midair; CL:個|个[ge4] 尴尬[尷尬] gāngà awkward; embarrassed 好不容易[好不容易] hǎobùróngyì with great difficulty; very difficult 底气[底氣] dǐqì lung capacity; lung power; stamina; confidence 说出[說出] shuōchū to speak out; to declare (one's view) 杂耍[雜耍] záshuǎ a sideshow; vaudeville; juggling 丢人现眼[丟人現眼] diūrénxiànyǎn to make an exhibition of oneself; to be a disgrace 承[承] chéng to bear; to carry; to hold; to continue; to undertake; to take charge; owing to; due to; to receive 威力[威力] wēilì might; formidable power 不俗[不俗] bùsú impressive; out of the ordinary 扎实[扎實] zhāshi strong; solid; sturdy; firm; practical 基本功[基本功] jīběngōng basic skills; fundamentals 破绽百出[破綻百出] pòzhànbǎichū lit. one hundred splits (idiom); fig. full of mistakes (of speech or written article) 学习[學習] xuéxí to learn; to study 一套[一套] yītào suit; a set; a collection; of the same kind; the same old stuff; set pattern of behavior 拳术[拳術] quánshù Chinese boxing; fisticuffs 加上[加上] jiāshàng plus; to put in; to add; to add on; to add into; in addition; on top of that 混蛋[混蛋] húndàn scoundrel; bastard; hoodlum; wretch 艺多不压身[藝多不壓身] yìduōbùyāshēn it's always good to have more skills (idiom) 一派胡言[一派胡言] yīpàihúyán a bunch of nonsense 鸡皮疙瘩[雞皮疙瘩] jīpígēda goose pimples; goose bumps 赐[賜] cì to confer; to bestow; to grant 无量[無量] wúliàng measureless; immeasurable 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 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep08/231 words - 40 min 留步[留步] liúbù (said by departing guest) no need to see me out 烈火[烈火] lièhuǒ raging inferno; blaze 罡[罡] gāng stars of the Big Dipper that constitute the tail of the dipper 飞过[飛過] fēiguò to fly over; to fly past 夕[夕] xī dusk; evening; Taiwan pr. [xi4] 晨[晨] chén morning; dawn; daybreak //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep09/25 words - 7 min 花瓣[花瓣] huābàn petal; CL:片[pian4] 千古[千古] qiāngǔ for all eternity; throughout all ages 懒得[懶得] lǎndé not to feel like (doing sth); disinclined to 大名[大名] dàmíng famous name; your distinguished name; one's formal personal name 神往[神往] shénwǎng to be fascinated; to be rapt; to long for; to dream of 听从[聽從] tīngcóng to listen and obey; to comply with; to heed; to hearken 下山[下山] xiàshān (of the sun) to set 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 稀罕[稀罕] xīhan rare; uncommon; rarity; to value as a rarity; to cherish; Taiwan pr. [xi1 han3] 恳请[懇請] kěnqǐng to request earnestly 时常[時常] shícháng often; frequently 旁[旁] páng beside; one side; other; side; self; the right-hand side of split Chinese character, often the phonetic 绊[絆] bàn to trip; to stumble; to hinder 重大[重大] zhòngdà great; important; major; significant 知会[知會] zhīhuì to inform; to tell; to notify; notification 手套[手套] shǒutào glove; mitten; CL:雙|双[shuang1],隻|只[zhi1] 狼[狼] láng wolf; CL:匹[pi3],隻|只[zhi1],條|条[tiao2] 如若[如若] rúruò if 责怪[責怪] zéguài to blame; to rebuke 恩师[恩師] ēnshī (greatly respected) teacher 授业[授業] shòuyè to teach; to bequeath 忽[忽] hū to neglect; to overlook; to ignore; suddenly 远行[遠行] yuǎnxíng a long journey; far from home 阻[阻] zǔ to hinder; to block; to obstruct 消耗[消耗] xiāohào to use up; to consume //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep09/50 words - 10 min 透支[透支] tòuzhī (bank) overdraft 正式[正式] zhèngshì formal; official 上下[上下] shàngxià up and down; top and bottom; old and new; length; about 开支[開支] kāizhī expenditures; expenses; CL:筆|笔[bi3], 項|项[xiang4]; to spend money; (coll.) to pay wages 拍马屁[拍馬屁] pāimǎpì to flatter; to fawn on; to butter sb up; toadying; boot-licking 疑虑[疑慮] yílǜ hesitation; misgivings; doubt 请教[請教] qǐngjiào to ask for guidance; to consult 武力[武力] wǔlì military force 私心[私心] sīxīn selfishness; selfish motives 棋艺[棋藝] qíyì chess skill 喜[喜] xǐ to be fond of; to like; to enjoy; to be happy; to feel pleased; happiness; delight; glad 下棋[下棋] xiàqí to play chess 谈不上[談不上] tánbushàng to be out of the question 不妨[不妨] bùfáng there is no harm in; might as well 倘若[倘若] tǎngruò provided that; supposing that; if 不再[不再] bùzài no more; no longer 勉强[勉強] miǎnqiǎng to do with difficulty; to force sb to do sth; reluctant; barely enough 愿赌服输[願賭服輸] yuàndǔfúshū lit. if you agree to bet you must accept to lose; fig. you bet, you pay 围棋[圍棋] wéiqí the game of Go 诡[詭] guǐ sly; crafty; weird; bizarre; contradictory; inconsistent 大道[大道] dàdào main street; avenue 沉浸[沉浸] chénjìn to soak; to permeate; to immerse 某[某] mǒu some; a certain; sb or sth indefinite; such-and-such 志不在此[志不在此] zhìbùzàicǐ to have one's ambitions elsewhere (idiom) 用处[用處] yòngchu usefulness; CL:個|个[ge4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep09/75 words - 13 min 统[統] tǒng to gather; to unite; to unify; whole 财务[財務] cáiwù financial affairs 魄力[魄力] pòlì courage; daring; boldness; resolution; drive 月俸[月俸] yuèfèng monthly salary 成交[成交] chéngjiāo to complete a contract; to reach a deal 棋局[棋局] qíjú state of play in a game of chess; (old) chessboard 摆[擺] bǎi to arrange; to exhibit; to move to and fro; a pendulum 例外[例外] lìwài exception; to be an exception 梅[梅] méi plum; plum flower; Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) 悄然[悄然] qiǎorán quietly; sorrowfully 凋谢[凋謝] diāoxiè to wither; to wilt; wizened 往往[往往] wǎngwǎng usually; in many cases; more often than not 这时[這時] zhèshí at this time; at this moment 候[候] hòu to wait; to inquire after; to watch; season; climate; (old) period of five days 微微[微微] wēiwēi slight; faint; humble 细[細] xì thin or slender; finely particulate; thin and soft; fine; delicate; trifling; (of a sound) quiet; frugal 凋零[凋零] diāolíng withered; wilted; to wither; to fade; to decay 美景[美景] měijǐng beautiful scenery 景[景] jǐng bright; circumstance; scenery 殇[殤] shāng to die in childhood; war dead 死去[死去] sǐqù to die 霖[霖] lín continued rain 怜[憐] lián to pity 兜兜[兜兜] dōudou an undergarment covering chest and abdomen 转转[轉轉] zhuànzhuan to stroll //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep09/100 words - 17 min 收入[收入] shōurù to take in; income; revenue; CL:筆|笔[bi3],個|个[ge4] 渊源[淵源] yuānyuán origin; source; relationship 抠[摳] kōu to dig out; to pick out (with one's fingers); to carve; to cut; to study meticulously; to lift one's clothes; stingy; miserly 期待[期待] qīdài to look forward to; to await; expectation 相逢[相逢] xiāngféng to meet (by chance); to come across 道别[道別] dàobié leave-taking; to say goodbye 赖账[賴賬] làizhàng to renege on a debt 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 师兄弟[師兄弟] shīxīngdì fellow apprentices; fellow students (male) 先后[先後] xiānhòu early or late; priority; in succession; one after another 辈分[輩分] bèifèn seniority in the family or clan; position in the family hierarchy 一边[一邊] yībiān one side; either side; on the one hand; on the other hand; doing while 心性[心性] xīnxìng one's nature; temperament 闯荡江湖[闖蕩江湖] chuǎngdàngjiānghú to travel around the country 老城[老城] lǎochéng old town; old district of a city 当当[當當] dàngdàng to pawn 向来[向來] xiànglái always (previously) 一诺千金[一諾千金] yīnuòqiānjīn a promise worth one thousand in gold (idiom); a promise that must be kept 作数[作數] zuòshù valid; counting (as valid) 告辞[告辭] gàocí to say goodbye; to take one's leave 向前[向前] xiàngqián forward; onward 万事[萬事] wànshì all things 抛[拋] pāo to throw; to toss; to fling; to cast; to abandon 脑[腦] nǎo brain; mind; head; essence 如花似玉[如花似玉] rúhuāsìyù delicate as a flower, refined as a precious jade (idiom); (of a woman) exquisite //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep09/125 words - 20 min 老爷[老爺] lǎoye (respectful) lord; master; (coll.) maternal grandfather 世事[世事] shìshì affairs of life; things of the world 实际上[實際上] shíjìshàng in fact; in reality; as a matter of fact; in practice 几岁[幾歲] jǐsuì how old are you? (familiar, or to a child) 院[院] yuàn courtyard; institution; CL:個|个[ge4] 行礼[行禮] xínglǐ to salute; to make one's salutations 独一无二[獨一無二] dúyīwú'èr unique and unmatched (idiom); unrivalled; nothing compares with it 趋[趨] qū to hasten; to hurry; to walk fast; to approach; to tend towards; to converge 避[避] bì to avoid; to shun; to flee; to escape; to keep away from; to leave; to hide from 看得起[看得起] kàndeqǐ to show respect for; to think highly of 入狱[入獄] rùyù to go to jail; to be sent to prison 手提[手提] shǒutí portable 长枪[長槍] chángqiāng pike; CL:支[zhi1] 冲出[衝出] chōngchū to rush out 亲笔[親筆] qīnbǐ in one's own handwriting 笔迹[筆跡] bǐjì handwriting 龙飞凤舞[龍飛鳳舞] lóngfēifèngwǔ flamboyant or bold cursive calligraphy (idiom) 模仿[模仿] mófǎng to imitate; to copy; to emulate; to mimic; model 遗[遺] yí to lose; to leave behind; to omit; to bequeath; sth lost; involuntary discharge (of urine etc) 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 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) 计划[計劃] jìhuà plan; project; program; to plan; to map out; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4] 环节[環節] huánjié (zoology) segment (of the body of a worm, centipede etc); (fig.) a part of an integrated whole: aspect (of a project), element (of a policy), sector (of the economy), stage (of a process), etc 破坏[破壞] pòhuài destruction; damage; to wreck; to break; to destroy 万万[萬萬] wànwàn absolutely; wholly //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep09/150 words - 24 min 书信[書信] shūxìn letter; epistle 粉碎[粉碎] fěnsuì to crush; to smash; to shatter 为难[為難] wéinán to feel embarrassed or awkward; to make things difficult (for someone); to find things difficult (to do or manage) 伪装[偽裝] wěizhuāng to pretend to be (asleep etc); to disguise oneself as; pretense; disguise; (military) to camouflage; camouflage 多管闲事[多管閒事] duōguǎnxiánshì meddling in other people's business 我司[我司] wǒsī our company (polite) 辛[辛] xīn (of taste) hot or pungent; hard; laborious; suffering; eighth in order; eighth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; letter "H" or Roman "VIII" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; ancient Chinese compass point: 285°; octa 百草[百草] bǎicǎo all kinds of grass; all kinds of flora 半个[半個] bànge half of sth 医术[醫術] yīshù medical expertise; art of healing 排名[排名] páimíng to rank (1st, 2nd etc); ranking 血脉[血脈] xuèmài blood vessels 畅[暢] chàng free; unimpeded; smooth; at ease; free from worry; fluent 隐[隱] yǐn secret; hidden; concealed; (prefix) crypto- 运动[運動] yùndòng to move; to exercise; sports; exercise; motion; movement; campaign; CL:場|场[chang3] 练功[練功] liàngōng to practice work skill 激情[激情] jīqíng passion; fervor; enthusiasm; strong emotion 追上[追上] zhuīshàng to overtake 提升[提昇] tíshēng to promote; to upgrade 止[止] zhǐ to stop; to prohibit; until; only 睡过头[睡過頭] shuìguòtóu to oversleep 跪下[跪下] guìxia to kneel down 礼[禮] lǐ gift; rite; ceremony; CL:份[fen4]; propriety; etiquette; courtesy 威势[威勢] wēishì might; power and influence 平天下[平天下] píngtiānxià to pacify the country //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep09/175 words - 26 min 不平[不平] bùpíng uneven; injustice; unfairness; wrong; grievance; indignant; dissatisfied 畏惧[畏懼] wèijù to fear; to dread; foreboding 长袖[長袖] chángxiù long sleeves; long-sleeved shirt 红色[紅色] hóngsè red (color); revolutionary 冲天[沖天] chōngtiān to soar; to rocket 一道[一道] yīdào together 云彩[雲彩] yúncai (coll.) cloud; CL:朵[duo3] 染[染] rǎn to dye; to catch (a disease); to acquire (bad habits etc); to contaminate; to add color washes to a painting 通红[通紅] tōnghóng very red; red through and through; to blush (deep red) 玄妙[玄妙] xuánmiào mysterious; profound; abstruse 震撼[震撼] zhènhàn to shake; to shock; to stun; shocking; stunning; shock 美的[美的] Měidí Midea (brand) 落得[落得] luòde ending up as; leading to; resulting in; in total 田地[田地] tiándì field; farmland; cropland; plight; extent 两者[兩者] liǎngzhě both sides 风流[風流] fēngliú distinguished and accomplished; outstanding; talented in letters and unconventional in lifestyle; romantic; dissolute; loose 一言[一言] yīyán one sentence; brief remark 相向[相向] xiāngxiàng facing one another; face-to-face 刀剑[刀劍] dāojiàn sword 脖子[脖子] bózi neck; CL:個|个[ge4] 胜败[勝敗] shèngbài victory or defeat; result 常见[常見] chángjiàn commonly seen; common; to see sth frequently 剑道[劍道] jiàndào kendō (sports) 赴死[赴死] fùsǐ to meet death 冢[塚] zhǒng variant of 冢[zhong3]; burial mound //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep09/200 words - 29 min 铸[鑄] zhù to cast or found metals 赠予[贈予] zèngyǔ to give a present; to accord (a favor); to grant 灵性[靈性] língxìng spiritual nature; spirituality; intelligence (esp. in animals) 意志[意志] yìzhì will; willpower; determination; CL:個|个[ge4] 宝剑[寶劍] bǎojiàn (double-edged) sword; CL:把[ba3],方[fang1] 舍得[捨得] shěde to be willing to part with sth 对决[對決] duìjué confrontation; contest; showdown 重拾[重拾] chóngshí to pick up (a theme etc); to regain (confidence); to revive (a custom, friendship etc) 经络[經絡] jīngluò energy channels; meridian (TCM); (dialect) trick; tactic 图[圖] tú diagram; picture; drawing; chart; map; CL:張|张[zhang1]; to plan; to scheme; to attempt; to pursue; to seek 受损[受損] shòusǔn to suffer damage 合适[合適] héshì suitable; fitting; appropriate 法子[法子] fǎzi way; method; Taiwan pr. [fa2 zi5] 书生[書生] shūshēng scholar; intellectual; egghead 真谛[真諦] zhēndì the real meaning; the true essence 要钱[要錢] yàoqián to charge; to demand payment 久仰大名[久仰大名] jiǔyǎngdàmíng I have been looking forward to meeting you for a long time (idiom) 晃[晃] huǎng to dazzle; to flash past 晃[晃] huàng to sway; to shake; to wander about 样[樣] yàng manner; pattern; way; appearance; shape; classifier: kind, type 早年[早年] zǎonián early years; adolescence 佩剑[佩劍] pèijiàn sword; (fencing) saber 级别[級別] jíbié (military) rank; level; grade 水准[水準] shuǐzhǔn level (of achievement etc); standard; level (surveying) 划[劃] huà to delimit; to transfer; to assign; to plan; to draw (a line); stroke of a Chinese character 云烟[雲煙] yúnyān mist; smoke; cloud //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep09/225 words - 35 min 棉[棉] mián generic term for cotton or kapok; cotton; padded or quilted with cotton 姐[姐] jiě older sister 趴[趴] pā to lie on one's stomach; to lean forward, resting one's upper body (on a desktop etc); (Tw) percent 招惹[招惹] zhāorě to provoke; to tease 不要脸[不要臉] bùyàoliǎn to have no sense of shame; shameless 委屈[委屈] wěiqu to feel wronged; to cause sb to feel wronged; grievance 银[銀] yín silver; silver-colored; relating to money or currency 留住[留住] liúzhù to ask sb to stay; to keep sb for the night; to await (classical) 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]) 歪[歪] wāi askew; at a crooked angle; devious; noxious; (coll.) to lie on one's side 扔[扔] rēng to throw; to throw away 收拾[收拾] shōushi to put in order; to tidy up; to pack; to repair; (coll.) to sort sb out; to fix sb 主要[主要] zhǔyào main; principal; major; primary 吸血[吸血] xīxiě to suck blood 擦[擦] cā to wipe; to erase; rubbing (brush stroke in painting); to clean; to polish 冒昧[冒昧] màomèi bold; presumptuous; to take the liberty of 流鼻血[流鼻血] liúbíxiě to bleed from the nose; (fig.) to be sexually aroused 锦[錦] jǐn brocade; embroidered work; bright 手帕[手帕] shǒupà handkerchief; CL:方[fang1] 八十[八十] bāshí eighty; 80 处处[處處] chùchù everywhere; in all respects 青衣[青衣] qīngyī black clothes; servant (old); young woman role in Chinese opera, also called 正旦[zheng4 dan4] 屋子[屋子] wūzi house; room; CL:間|间[jian1] 今年[今年] jīnnián this year 芳龄[芳齡] fānglíng age (of a young woman) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep09/250 words - 39 min 几许[幾許] jǐxǔ (literary) how many; quite a few 婚配[婚配] hūnpèi to marry 摆明[擺明] bǎimíng to show clearly 头上[頭上] tóushàng overhead; above 一堆[一堆] yīduī pile 账[賬] zhàng account; bill; debt; CL:本[ben3],筆|笔[bi3] 天天[天天] tiāntiān every day 缠[纏] chán to wind around; to wrap round; to coil; tangle; to involve; to bother; to annoy 怼[懟] duì dislike; hate 两句[兩句] liǎngjù (say) a few words 捏[捏] niē to pinch (with one's fingers); to knead; to make up 鼻子[鼻子] bízi nose; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 平手[平手] píngshǒu (sports) draw; tie 有所不同[有所不同] yǒusuǒbùtóng to differ to some extent (idiom) 工序[工序] gōngxù working procedure; process 割[割] gē to cut; to cut apart 手掌[手掌] shǒuzhǎng palm 血[血] xuè blood; colloquial pr. [xie3]; CL:滴[di1],片[pian4] 魄[魄] pò soul; mortal soul, i.e. attached to the body 附[附] fù to add; to attach; to be close to; to be attached 百事通[百事通] bǎishìtōng knowledgeable person; know all 男装[男裝] nánzhuāng men's clothes 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 撇[撇] piē to cast away; to fling aside 桃子[桃子] táozi peach //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep09/263 words - 41 min 注入[注入] zhùrù to pour into; to empty into 插[插] chā to insert; stick in; pierce; to take part in; to interfere; to interpose 过半[過半] guòbàn over fifty percent; more than half 时辰[時辰] shíchen time; one of the 12 two-hour periods of the day 长出[長出] zhǎngchū to sprout (leaves, buds, a beard etc) 用来[用來] yònglái to be used for 开山[開山] kāishān to cut into a mountain (to open a mine); to open a monastery 乙[乙] yǐ second of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; second in order; letter "B" or Roman "II" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; second party (in legal contract, usually 乙方[yi3 fang1], as opposed to 甲方[jia3 fang1]); ethyl; bent; winding; radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 5); ancient Chinese compass point: 105° 狮子[獅子] shīzi lion; CL:隻|只[zhi1],頭|头[tou2] 法术[法術] fǎshù magic 屁[屁] pì fart; flatulence; nonsense; (usu. in the negative) what; (not) a damn thing 姑[姑] gū paternal aunt; husband's sister; husband's mother (old); nun; for the time being (literary) 仙女[仙女] xiānnǚ fairy //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep10/25 words - 9 min 三月[三月] Sānyuè March; third month (of the lunar year) 棵[棵] kē classifier for trees, cabbages, plants etc 直[直] zhí straight; to straighten; fair and reasonable; frank; straightforward; (indicates continuing motion or action); vertical; vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters 春[春] chūn spring (season); gay; joyful; youthful; love; lust; life 迟[遲] chí late; delayed; slow 谱[譜] pǔ chart; list; table; register; score (music); spectrum (physics); to set to music 铁马[鐵馬] tiěmǎ armored horse; cavalry; metal chimes hanging from eaves; steel barricade; (Tw) bike 冰河[冰河] bīnghé glacier 面具[面具] miànjù mask 丑[醜] chǒu shameful; ugly; disgraceful 摘[摘] zhāi to take; to borrow; to pick (flowers, fruit etc); to pluck; to select; to remove; to take off (glasses, hat etc) 谓[謂] wèi to speak; to say; to name; to designate; meaning; sense 世世[世世] shìshì from age to age 万劫不复[萬劫不復] wànjiébùfù consigned to eternal damnation; with no hope of reprieve 高超[高超] gāochāo excellent; superlative 一行[一行] yīxíng party; delegation 教师[教師] jiàoshī teacher; CL:個|个[ge4] 坠[墜] zhuì to fall; to drop; to weigh down 说到[說到] shuōdào to talk about; to mention; (preposition) as for 具体[具體] jùtǐ concrete; definite; specific 时日[時日] shírì time; auspicious time; time and date; long period of time; this day 亲手[親手] qīnshǒu personally; with one's own hands 霞光[霞光] xiáguāng multicolored sunlight of sunrise or sunset 屋[屋] wū house; room; CL:間|间[jian1],個|个[ge4] 老天[老天] lǎotiān God; Heavens //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep10/50 words - 16 min 迎接[迎接] yíngjiē to meet; to welcome; to greet 转世[轉世] zhuǎnshì reincarnation or transmigration (Buddhism) 吕[呂] lǚ pitchpipe, pitch standard, one of the twelve semitones in the traditional tone system 箴言[箴言] zhēnyán admonition; exhortation; dictum; the biblical Book of Proverbs 世局[世局] shìjú the situation (e.g. political); the state of the world 动荡[動蕩] dòngdàng unrest (social or political); turmoil; upheaval; commotion 驻扎[駐紮] zhùzhā to station; to garrison (troops) 铁甲[鐵甲] tiějiǎ mail plating; armor; armor plating 军[軍] jūn army; military; arms; CL:個|个[ge4] 聚集[聚集] jùjí to assemble; to gather 当代[當代] dāngdài the present age; the contemporary era 杜撰[杜撰] dùzhuàn to fabricate; to make sth up; invented 一去不回[一去不回] yīqùbùhuí gone forever 极少[極少] jíshǎo very little; very few 迈出[邁出] màichū to step out; to take a (first) step 赋予[賦予] fùyǔ to assign; to entrust (a task); to give; to bestow 使命[使命] shǐmìng mission; long-term task to which one devotes oneself; a calling 招兵买马[招兵買馬] zhāobīngmǎimǎ to recruit soldiers and buy horses (idiom); to raise a large army; fig. to expand business; to recruit new staff 个别[個別] gèbié individual; specific; respective; just one or two 讨论[討論] tǎolùn to discuss; to talk over; CL:個|个[ge4] 倔[倔] jué crabby; tough 天底下[天底下] tiāndǐxia in this world; under the sun 胆敢[膽敢] dǎngǎn to dare (negative connotation); to have the audacity to (do sth) 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) 醪[醪] láo wine or liquor with sediment //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep10/75 words - 23 min 舞[舞] wǔ to dance; to wield; to brandish 回廊[迴廊] huíláng winding corridor; cloister; ambulatory (covered walkway around a cloister) 婉[婉] wǎn graceful; tactful 薄雾[薄霧] bówù mist; haze 乐[樂] lè happy; cheerful; to laugh 乐[樂] yuè music 似[似] sì to seem; to appear; to resemble; similar; -like; pseudo-; (more) than 肠[腸] cháng intestines 坛[壇] tán platform; rostrum; altar 躺下[躺下] tǎngxià to lie down 衫[衫] shān garment; jacket with open slits in place of sleeves 荒谬[荒謬] huāngmiù absurd; ridiculous 大举[大舉] dàjǔ (do sth) on a large scale 进攻[進攻] jìngōng to attack; to assault; to go on the offensive; attack; assault; offense (sports) 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 闲扯[閒扯] xiánchě to chat; idle talk 脸面[臉面] liǎnmiàn face 上乘[上乘] shàngchéng first-class; best quality; also pr. [shang4 sheng4] 开启[開啟] kāiqǐ to open; to start; (computing) to enable 骄傲[驕傲] jiāo'ào pride; arrogance; conceited; proud of sth 奢望[奢望] shēwàng an extravagant hope; to have excessive expectations 战胜[戰勝] zhànshèng to prevail over; to defeat; to surmount 忘情[忘情] wàngqíng unmoved; indifferent; unruffled by sentiment 哀[哀] āi sorrow; grief; pity; to grieve for; to pity; to lament; to condole 霸[霸] bà hegemon; tyrant; lord; feudal chief; to rule by force; to usurp; (in modern advertising) master //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep10/100 words - 30 min 平时[平時] píngshí ordinarily; in normal times; in peacetime 遗憾[遺憾] yíhàn regret; to regret; to be sorry that 硬来[硬來] yìnglái to use force 区别[區別] qūbié difference; to distinguish; to discriminate; to make a distinction; CL:個|个[ge4] 担[擔] dān to undertake; to carry; to shoulder; to take responsibility 复兴[復興] fùxīng to revive; to rejuvenate 重任[重任] zhòngrèn heavy responsibility 打败[打敗] dǎbài to defeat; to overpower; to beat; to be defeated 负心汉[負心漢] fùxīnhàn traitor to one's love; heartless rat 打的[打的] dǎdī (coll.) to take a taxi; to go by taxi 今儿[今兒] jīnr5 (coll.) today 打断[打斷] dǎduàn to interrupt; to break off; to break (a bone) 狗腿[狗腿] gǒutuǐ lackey; henchman; to kiss up to 逮[逮] dài (literary) to arrest; to seize; to overtake; until 阉[閹] yān to castrate; a castrate; neuter 彻底[徹底] chèdǐ thorough; thoroughly; complete 小溪[小溪] xiǎoxī brook; streamlet 差距[差距] chājù disparity; gap 记性[記性] jìxing memory (ability to retain information) 寄予[寄予] jìyǔ to place (hope, importance etc) on; to express; to show; to give 巅峰[巔峰] diānfēng summit; apex; pinnacle (of one's career etc); peak (of a civilization etc) 天哪[天哪] tiānna Good gracious!; For goodness sake! 昨夜[昨夜] zuóyè last night 难看[難看] nánkàn ugly; unsightly 容颜[容顏] róngyán mien; complexion //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep10/125 words - 35 min 变化[變化] biànhuà change; variation; to change; to vary; CL:個|个[ge4] 养颜[養顏] yǎngyán to nourish one's skin; to maintain a youthful appearance 在乎[在乎] zàihu to care about; equivalent of 在於|在于[zai4 yu2] 昨日[昨日] zuórì yesterday 开口[開口] kāikǒu to open one's mouth; to start to talk 能否[能否] néngfǒu whether or not; can it or can't it; is it possible? 好些[好些] hǎoxiē a good deal of; quite a lot 清醒[清醒] qīngxǐng clear-headed; sober; awake 随心所欲[隨心所欲] suíxīnsuǒyù to follow one's heart's desires; to do as one pleases (idiom) 某些[某些] mǒuxiē some; certain (things) 何不[何不] hébù why not?; why not do (sth)? 月夕[月夕] yuèxī Mid-autumn Festival on lunar 15th August 差错[差錯] chācuò mistake; slip-up; fault; error (in data transmission); accident; mishap 当头[當頭] dāngtóu coming right into one's face; imminent; to put first 糖葫芦[糖葫蘆] tánghúlu sugar-coated Chinese hawthorn or other fruit on a stick; tanghulu 呆[呆] dāi foolish; stupid; expressionless; blank; to stay 恍惚[恍惚] huǎnghū absent-minded; distracted; dazzled; vaguely; dimly 熟悉[熟悉] shúxī to be familiar with; to know well 回忆[回憶] huíyì to recall; memories; CL:個|个[ge4] 滋味[滋味] zīwèi taste; flavor; feeling 每日[每日] měirì daily; (soup etc) of the day 基本上[基本上] jīběnshang basically; on the whole 及时[及時] jíshí in time; promptly; without delay; timely 抱怨[抱怨] bàoyuàn to complain; to grumble; to harbor a complaint; to feel dissatisfied 厨子[廚子] chúzi cook //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep10/150 words - 38 min 干嘛[幹嘛] gànmá what are you doing?; whatever for?; why on earth? 山路[山路] shānlù mountain road 掀[掀] xiān to lift (a lid); to rock; to convulse 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] 大战[大戰] dàzhàn war; to wage war 鸣[鳴] míng to cry (of birds, animals and insects) 真人[真人] zhēnrén a real person; Daoist spiritual master 锋芒[鋒芒] fēngmáng tip (of pencil, spear etc); sharp point; cutting edge; spearhead; vanguard 乘鹤[乘鶴] chénghè to fly on a crane; to die 离去[離去] líqù to leave; to exit 亲口[親口] qīnkǒu one's own mouth; fig. in one's own words; to say sth personally 依[依] yī to depend on; to comply with or listen to sb; according to; in the light of 鼻[鼻] bí nose 同一[同一] tóngyī identical; the same 国大[國大] GuóDà abbr. for 國民大會|国民大会, National Assembly of the Republic of China (extant during various periods between 1913 and 2005); abbr. for 新加坡國立大學|新加坡国立大学, National University of Singapore (NUS); abbr. for 印度國民大會黨|印度国民大会党, Indian National Congress (INC); abbr. for 馬來西亞印度國民大會黨|马来西亚印度国民大会党, Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) 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 啸[嘯] xiào to hiss; to whistle 鹰[鷹] yīng eagle; falcon; hawk 养病[養病] yǎngbìng to recuperate; to convalesce; to take care of one's health after illness 了得[了得] liǎode exceptional; outstanding; dreadful; appalling 依然[依然] yīrán still; as before 好转[好轉] hǎozhuǎn to improve; to take a turn for the better; improvement 一度[一度] yīdù for a time; at one time; one time; once 全城[全城] quánchéng whole city 花会[花會] huāhuì flower fair or festival //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep10/175 words - 40 min 作对[作對] zuòduì to set oneself against; to oppose; to make a pair 高歌[高歌] gāogē to sing loudly; to lift one's voice in song 盛事[盛事] shèngshì grand occasion 显得[顯得] xiǎnde to seem; to look; to appear 矫揉造作[矯揉造作] jiǎoróuzàozuò pretension; affectation; putting on artificial airs 诗[詩] shī poem; CL:首[shou3]; poetry; verse 妙[妙] miào clever; wonderful 当日[當日] dāngrì on that day 顿悟[頓悟] dùnwù a flash of realization; the truth in a flash; a moment of enlightenment (usually Buddhist) 更加[更加] gèngjiā more (than sth else); even more 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° 逸[逸] yì to escape; leisurely; outstanding 余党[餘黨] yúdǎng remnants (of a defeated clique); rump 及其[及其] jíqí (conjunction linking two nouns) and its ...; and their ...; and his ...; and her ... 家眷[家眷] jiājuàn one's wife and children 发落[發落] fāluò to deal with (an offender) 念[唸] niàn variant of 念[nian4], to read aloud 何处[何處] héchù whence; where 寂[寂] jì silent; solitary; Taiwan pr. [ji2] 前朝[前朝] qiáncháo the previous dynasty 视为[視為] shìwéi to view as; to see as; to consider to be; to deem 苏[蘇] sū Perilla frutescens (Chinese basil or wild red basil); place name; to revive; used as phonetic in transliteration 生下[生下] shēngxià to give birth to 湖[湖] hú lake; CL:個|个[ge4],片[pian4] 湖边[湖邊] húbiān lakeside //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep10/180 words - 41 min 垂柳[垂柳] chuíliǔ weeping willow (Salix babylonica) 梳头[梳頭] shūtóu to comb one's hair 人们[人們] rénmen people 梳子[梳子] shūzi comb; CL:把[ba3] 在意[在意] zàiyì to care about; to mind //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep11/25 words - 4 min 桥[橋] qiáo bridge; CL:座[zuo4] 月夜[月夜] yuèyè moonlit night 玉人[玉人] yùrén a jade worker; a jade statuette; a beautiful person; (term of endearment) 吹箫[吹簫] chuīxiāo to play the xiao 簫|箫[xiao1] (mouth organ); to beg while playing pipes; cf politician Wu Zixu 伍子胥[Wu3 Zi3 xu1], c. 520 BC destitute refugee in Wu town, 吳市吹簫|吴市吹箫[Wu2 shi4 chui1 xiao1]; to busk; virtuoso piper wins a beauty, cf 玉人吹簫|玉人吹箫[yu4 ren2 chui1 xiao1]; (slang) fellatio; blowjob 扇[扇] shān to fan; to slap sb on the face 扇[扇] shàn fan; sliding, hinged or detachable flat part of sth; classifier for doors, windows etc 至宝[至寶] zhìbǎo most valuable treasure; most precious asset 易[易] yì easy; amiable; to change; to exchange; prefix corresponding to the English adjective suffix "-able" or "-ible" 给予[給予] jǐyǔ to accord; to give; to show (respect) 扇子[扇子] shànzi fan; CL:把[ba3] 继承[繼承] jìchéng to inherit; to succeed to (the throne etc); to carry on (a tradition etc) 女子[女子] nǚzǐ woman; female 倾心[傾心] qīngxīn to admire wholeheartedly; to fall in love with 摔[摔] shuāi to throw down; to fall; to drop and break 深渊[深淵] shēnyuān abyss 不变[不變] bùbiàn constant; unvarying; (math.) invariant 岁月[歲月] suìyuè years; time 比如[比如] bǐrú for example; for instance; such as 令爱[令愛] lìng'ài your precious daughter 满意[滿意] mǎnyì satisfied; pleased; to one's satisfaction 盛景[盛景] shèngjǐng grand view; magnificent landscape 诗文[詩文] shīwén poetry and literature 墙[牆] qiáng wall; CL:面[mian4],堵[du3] 佳酿[佳釀] jiāniàng excellent wine 无味[無味] wúwèi tasteless; odorless 法眼[法眼] fǎyǎn discerning eye //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep11/50 words - 11 min 称得上[稱得上] chēngdeshàng can be counted as 脾气[脾氣] píqi character; temperament; disposition; bad temper; CL:個|个[ge4] 当着[當著] dāngzhe in front of; in the presence of 终身大事[終身大事] zhōngshēndàshì major turning point of lifelong import (esp. marriage) 写信[寫信] xiěxìn to write a letter 师妹[師妹] shīmèi junior female student or apprentice; daughter (younger than oneself) of one's teacher 观礼[觀禮] guānlǐ to attend a ritual 齐[齊] qí neat; even; level with; identical; simultaneous; all together; to even sth out 掠[掠] lüè to take over by force; to rob; to plunder; to brush over; to skim; to sweep 低估[低估] dīgū to underestimate; to underrate 苦大仇深[苦大仇深] kǔdàchóushēn great bitterness, deep hatred (idiom); deeply ingrained long-standing resentment 阵子[陣子] zhènzi period of time 争风吃醋[爭風吃醋] zhēngfēngchīcù to rival sb for the affection of a man or woman; to be jealous of a rival in a love affair 兄长[兄長] xiōngzhǎng elder brother; term of respect for a man of about the same age 一来[一來] yīlái firstly, ... 秃[禿] tū bald; blunt 战场[戰場] zhànchǎng battlefield; CL:個|个[ge4] 创[創] chuàng to begin; to initiate; to inaugurate; to start; to create 舞蹈[舞蹈] wǔdǎo dance (performance art); dancing 行云流水[行雲流水] xíngyúnliúshuǐ lit. moving clouds and flowing water (idiom); fig. very natural and flowing style of calligraphy, writing, etc; natural and unforced 闲[閒] xián variant of 閑|闲, idle; unoccupied; leisure; free time 漫步[漫步] mànbù to wander; to ramble; recreational hiking; to perambulate 杀气[殺氣] shāqì murderous spirit; aura of death; to vent one's anger 横行[橫行] héngxíng to go on the rampage; to riot; to run amuck 琴[琴] qín guqin 古琴[gu3 qin2] (a type of zither); musical instrument in general //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep11/75 words - 15 min 儒[儒] rú scholar; Confucian 顾虑[顧慮] gùlǜ misgivings; apprehensions 开场白[開場白] kāichǎngbái prologue of play; opening remarks; preamble (of speeches, articles etc) 略[略] lüè plan; strategy; outline; summary; slightly; rather; to rob; to plunder; to summarize; to omit 令人发指[令人髮指] lìngrénfàzhǐ to make one's hair stand up in anger (idiom); to raise people's hackles 兮[兮] xī (particle in old Chinese similar to 啊) 思[思] sī to think; to consider 就此[就此] jiùcǐ at this point; thus; from then on 伐[伐] fá to cut down; to fell; to dispatch an expedition against; to attack; to boast; Taiwan pr. [fa1] 惊鸿[驚鴻] jīnghóng graceful (esp. of female posture); lithe 鸿雁[鴻雁] hóngyàn (bird species of China) swan goose (Anser cygnoides) 高空[高空] gāokōng high altitude 翱翔[翱翔] áoxiáng to soar; to wheel about in the sky 著[著] zhù to make known; to show; to prove; to write; book; outstanding 动人[動人] dòngrén touching; moving 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 主人公[主人公] zhǔréngōng hero (of a novel or film); main protagonist 话语[話語] huàyǔ words; speech; utterance; discourse 常常[常常] chángcháng frequently; often 朗[朗] lǎng clear; bright 酿酒[釀酒] niàngjiǔ to brew wine 其间[其間] qíjiān in between; within that interval; in the meantime 唤[喚] huàn to call 慵懒[慵懶] yōnglǎn languid; indolent 学堂[學堂] xuétáng college; school (old) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep11/100 words - 21 min 肆意妄为[肆意妄為] sìyìwàngwéi see 恣意妄為|恣意妄为[zi4 yi4 wang4 wei2] 欣慰[欣慰] xīnwèi to be gratified 望见[望見] wàngjiàn to espy; to spot 大会[大會] dàhuì general assembly; general meeting; convention; CL:個|个[ge4],屆|届[jie4] 厌[厭] yàn to loathe 读书[讀書] dúshū to read a book; to study; to attend school 读出[讀出] dúchū to read out loud; (computing) to read (data); readout (of a scientific instrument) 儒雅[儒雅] rúyǎ scholarly; refined; cultured; courteous 霸气[霸氣] bàqì imperious; aggressive; assertive; dictatorial manner; boldness; CL:股[gu3] 竹[竹] zhú bamboo; CL:棵[ke1],支[zhi1],根[gen1]; Kangxi radical 118 坦诚[坦誠] tǎnchéng candid; frank; plain dealing 心动[心動] xīndòng heartbeat; heart rate; (fig.) emotionally affected; aroused (of desire, emotion, interest etc) 有益[有益] yǒuyì useful; beneficial; profitable 邀请[邀請] yāoqǐng to invite; invitation; CL:個|个[ge4] 不用谢[不用謝] bùyòngxiè You're welcome; Don't mention it 抚琴[撫琴] fǔqín to play the zither; classical variant of 彈琴|弹琴[tan2 qin2] 三言两语[三言兩語] sānyánliǎngyǔ in a few words (idiom); expressed succinctly 气流[氣流] qìliú stream of air; airflow; slipstream; draft; breath; turbulence (of aircraft) 通行[通行] tōngxíng to go through; to pass through; to be in general use 命名[命名] mìngmíng to give a name to; to dub; to christen; to designate; named after; naming 流转[流轉] liúzhuǎn to be on the move; to roam or wander; to circulate (of goods or capital) 从前[從前] cóngqián previously; formerly; once upon a time 药理[藥理] yàolǐ pharmacology 指日可待[指日可待] zhǐrìkědài imminent; just around the corner (idiom) 切记[切記] qièjì remember at all costs //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep11/125 words - 23 min 提到[提到] tídào to mention; to raise (a subject); to refer to 聪明才智[聰明才智] cōngmingcáizhì intelligence and wisdom 不但[不但] bùdàn not only (... but also...) 前功尽弃[前功盡棄] qiángōngjìnqì to waste all one's previous efforts (idiom); all that has been achieved goes down the drain 鼎盛时期[鼎盛時期] dǐngshèngshíqī flourishing period; golden age 在先[在先] zàixiān to come first; previous; prior; beforehand; first; formerly 医治[醫治] yīzhì to treat (an illness); medical treatment 坚强[堅強] jiānqiáng staunch; strong 不等[不等] bùděng unequal; varied 不理[不理] bùlǐ to refuse to acknowledge; to pay no attention to; to take no notice of; to ignore 转交[轉交] zhuǎnjiāo to pass on to sb; to carry and give to sb else 枪法[槍法] qiāngfǎ marksmanship 太过[太過] tàiguò excessively; too 猛[猛] měng ferocious; fierce; violent; brave; suddenly; abrupt; (slang) awesome 没落[沒落] mòluò to decline; to wane 崛起[崛起] juéqǐ to rise abruptly (to a towering position); to tower over; to spring up; to emerge suddenly; the emergence (e.g. of a power) 操持[操持] cāochi to manage; to handle 中兴[中興] zhōngxīng resurgence; recovery; restoration 疆[疆] jiāng border; boundary 辟[闢] pì to open (a door); to open up (for development); to dispel; to refute; to repudiate 土[土] tǔ earth; dust; clay; local; indigenous; crude opium; unsophisticated; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1] 勃勃[勃勃] bóbó thriving; vigorous; exuberant 操劳[操勞] cāoláo to work hard; to look after 涛[濤] tāo big wave; Taiwan pr. [tao2] 多大[多大] duōdà how big; how much; how old etc //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep11/150 words - 31 min 出走[出走] chūzǒu to leave home; to go off; to run away 找回[找回] zhǎohuí to retrieve 行事[行事] xíngshì to execute; to handle; behavior; action; conduct 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 推荐[推薦] tuījiàn to recommend; recommendation 权利[權利] quánlì power; right; privilege 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]) 孩[孩] hái child 小屁孩[小屁孩] xiǎopìhái wimpy kid; brat 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) 松子[松子] sōngzǐ pine nut 同时[同時] tóngshí at the same time; simultaneously 天资[天資] tiānzī innate talent; gift; flair; native resource; dowry 赞许[讚許] zànxǔ to praise; to laud 不当[不當] bùdàng unsuitable; improper; inappropriate 培养[培養] péiyǎng to cultivate; to breed; to foster; to nurture; to educate; to groom (for a position); education; fostering; culture (biology) 主人[主人] zhǔrén master; host; owner; CL:個|个[ge4] 压[壓] yā to press; to push down; to keep under (control); pressure 肩[肩] jiān shoulder; to shoulder (responsibilities etc) 参见[參見] cānjiàn to refer to; see also; compare (cf.); to pay respect to 履约[履約] lǚyuē to keep a promise; to honor an agreement 拼死[拼死] pīnsǐ to go all out for sth at risk of one's life 赶到[趕到] gǎndào to hurry (to some place) 接下[接下] jiēxià continuing on //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep11/175 words - 38 min 不下[不下] bùxià to be not less than (a certain quantity, amount etc) 相通[相通] xiāngtōng interlinked; connected; communicating; in communication; accommodating 地步[地步] dìbù stage; degree (to which a situation has evolved); situation; leeway 双手[雙手] shuāngshǒu both hands 其一[其一] qíyī one of the given (options etc); the first; firstly 其二[其二] qí'èr secondly; the other (usu. of two); the second 平地[平地] píngdì to level the land; level ground; plain 右[右] yòu right (-hand); the Right (politics); west (old) 弯[彎] wān to bend; bent; a bend; a turn (in the road etc); CL:道[dao4] 前方[前方] qiánfāng ahead; the front 传人[傳人] chuánrén to teach; to impart; a disciple; descendant 母[母] mǔ mother; elderly female relative; origin; source; (of animals) female 先斩后奏[先斬後奏] xiānzhǎnhòuzòu first decapitate then present your trophy (idiom); act first, report later 吾[吾] wú I; my (old) 武艺高强[武藝高強] wǔyìgāoqiáng highly skilled in martial arts 惧[懼] jù to fear 法场[法場] fǎchǎng execution ground 姑姑[姑姑] gūgu paternal aunt; CL:個|个[ge4] 王爷[王爺] wángye prince; marquis; nobleman 宿命[宿命] sùmìng predestination; karma 青龙[青龍] Qīnglóng Azure Dragon, one of the four symbols of the Chinese constellations, also known as the Azure Dragon of the East 東方青龍|东方青龙[Dong1 fang1 Qing1 long2] or 東方蒼龍|东方苍龙[Dong1 fang1 Cang1 long2]; (slang) man without pubic hair 令牌[令牌] lìngpái (archaic) wooden or metal token of authority; (fig.) decree; directive; (computing) token 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) 柱[柱] zhù pillar; CL:根[gen1] 远征[遠征] yuǎnzhēng an expedition, esp. military; march to remote regions //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep11/200 words - 39 min 做官[做官] zuòguān to take an official post; to become a government employee 受封[受封] shòufēng to receive fief and title; to be enfeoffed; (fig.) to be rewarded by the emperor 职[職] zhí office; duty 东方[東方] dōngfāng east 代号[代號] dàihào code name 遗物[遺物] yíwù remnant 细说[細說] xìshuō to tell in detail 独自[獨自] dúzì alone 看惯[看慣] kànguàn to be used to the sight of 阴谋[陰謀] yīnmóu plot; conspiracy 诡谲[詭譎] guǐjué weird; sly; treacherous 成长[成長] chéngzhǎng to mature; to grow; growth 环境[環境] huánjìng environment; circumstances; surroundings; CL:個|个[ge4]; ambient 自由自在[自由自在] zìyóuzìzài free and easy (idiom); carefree; leisurely 远离[遠離] yuǎnlí to be far from; to keep away from 纷争[紛爭] fēnzhēng to dispute 预料[預料] yùliào to forecast; to anticipate; expectation 到来[到來] dàolái to arrive; arrival; advent 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 皇城[皇城] Huángchéng Imperial City, inner part of Beijing, with the Forbidden City at its center 震惊[震驚] zhènjīng to shock; to astonish 逆[逆] nì contrary; opposite; backwards; to go against; to oppose; to betray; to rebel 爆发[爆發] bàofā to break out; to erupt; to explode; to burst out 栋梁[棟梁] dòngliáng ridgepole; ridgepole and beams; person able to bear heavy responsibility; mainstay (of organization); pillar (of state) 击退[擊退] jītuì to beat back; to repel //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep11/209 words - 40 min 敬仰[敬仰] jìngyǎng to revere; highly esteemed 罪名[罪名] zuìmíng criminal charge; accusation 缄默[緘默] jiānmò to keep silent 认罪[認罪] rènzuì to admit guilt; to plead guilty 辩驳[辯駁] biànbó to dispute; to refute 审讯[審訊] shěnxùn inquest; trial; interrogation; to try; to interrogate 御史[御史] yùshǐ imperial censor (formal title of a dynastic official) 无罪[無罪] wúzuì innocent; guileless; not guilty (of crime) 证据[證據] zhèngjù evidence; proof; testimony //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep12/25 words - 6 min 不曾[不曾] bùcéng hasn't yet; hasn't ever 陛下[陛下] bìxià Your Majesty; His or Her Majesty 拿下[拿下] náxià to arrest; to capture; to seize; to win (a set, a game etc) 召集[召集] zhàojí to convene; to gather 未免[未免] wèimiǎn unavoidably; can't help; really; rather 摧[摧] cuī to break; to destroy; to devastate; to ravage; to repress 凡人[凡人] fánrén ordinary person; mortal; earthling 速[速] sù fast; rapid; quick; velocity 需求[需求] xūqiú requirement; to require; (economics) demand 无谓[無謂] wúwèi pointless; meaningless; unnecessarily 牺牲[犧牲] xīshēng to sacrifice one's life; to sacrifice (sth valued); beast slaughtered as a sacrifice 甘心[甘心] gānxīn to be willing to; to resign oneself to 生命[生命] shēngmìng life (as the characteristic of living beings); living being; creature; CL:個|个[ge4],條|条[tiao2] 终结[終結] zhōngjié end; conclusion; to come to an end; to terminate (sth) 元气[元氣] yuánqì strength; vigor; vitality; (TCM) vital energy 去世[去世] qùshì to pass away; to die 氏[氏] shì clan name; maiden name 皇族[皇族] huángzú the imperial family; royal kin 仗义执言[仗義執言] zhàngyìzhíyán to speak out for justice (idiom); to take a stand on a matter of principle 接任[接任] jiērèn to take over (as minister, manager etc) 皇位[皇位] huángwèi the title of Emperor 独身[獨身] dúshēn unmarried; single 辩护[辯護] biànhù to speak in defense of; to argue in favor of; to defend; to plead 可疑[可疑] kěyí suspicious; dubious 激昂[激昂] jī'áng impassioned; worked up //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep12/50 words - 10 min 臣[臣] chén state official or subject in dynastic China; I, your servant (used in addressing the sovereign); Kangxi radical 131 泪[淚] lèi tears 力求[力求] lìqiú to make every effort to; striving to do one's best 翻案[翻案] fān'àn to reverse a verdict; to present different views on a historical person or verdict 预感[預感] yùgǎn to have a premonition; premonition 责[責] zé duty; responsibility; to reproach; to blame 承载[承載] chéngzài to bear the weight; to sustain 愤恨[憤恨] fènhèn to hate; hatred; to resent; embittered 放在心上[放在心上] fàngzàixīnshàng to care about; to take seriously; to take to heart 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) 负[負] fù to bear; to carry (on one's back); to turn one's back on; to be defeated; negative (math. etc) 仇家[仇家] chóujiā enemy; foe 伏击[伏擊] fújī ambush; to ambush 此后[此後] cǐhòu after this; afterwards; hereafter 众多[眾多] zhòngduō numerous 稳重[穩重] wěnzhòng steady; earnest; staid 疾[疾] jí sickness; disease; hate; envy; swift 医院[醫院] yīyuàn hospital; CL:所[suo3],家[jia1],座[zuo4] 服用[服用] fúyòng to take (medicine) 汤药[湯藥] tāngyào tisane; decoction (Chinese medicine) 名医[名醫] míngyī famous doctor 治好[治好] zhìhǎo to cure 操心[操心] cāoxīn to worry about 召见[召見] zhàojiàn call in (one's subordinates); summon (an envoy of a foreign country) to an interview 按理[按理] ànlǐ according to reason; in the ordinary course of events; normally //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep12/75 words - 14 min 刮[刮] guā to scrape; to blow; to shave; to plunder; to extort 风浪[風浪] fēnglàng wind and waves; stormy sea 不在乎[不在乎] bùzàihu not to care 混迹[混跡] hùnjì mixed in as part of a community; hiding one's identity; occupying a position while not deserving it 相似[相似] xiāngsì to resemble; similar; like; resemblance; similarity 风姿[風姿] fēngzī good looks; good figure; graceful bearing; charm 卓绝[卓絕] zhuójué unsurpassed; extreme; extraordinary 令人[令人] lìngrén to cause one (to do sth); to make one (angry, delighted etc) 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 属实[屬實] shǔshí to turn out to be true; verified; true 竭尽全力[竭盡全力] jiéjìnquánlì to spare no effort (idiom); to do one's utmost 谕[諭] yù order (from above) 免[免] miǎn to excuse sb; to exempt; to remove or dismiss from office; to avoid; to avert; to escape; to be prohibited 专心[專心] zhuānxīn to concentrate; absorption; concentration; engrossed 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) 相认[相認] xiāngrèn to know each other; to recognize; to identify; to acknowledge (an old relationship) 宠[寵] chǒng to love; to pamper; to spoil; to favor 溺[溺] nì to drown; to indulge; addicted to; to spoil (a child) 惊讶[驚訝] jīngyà amazed; astonished; to surprise; amazing; astonishment; awe 血亲[血親] xuèqīn kin; blood relation 亲疏[親疏] qīnshū close and distant (relatives) 极为[極為] jíwéi extremely; exceedingly 披[披] pī to drape over one's shoulders; to open; to unroll; to split open; to spread out 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° //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep12/100 words - 16 min 驹[駒] jū colt 鬼神[鬼神] guǐshén supernatural beings 之下[之下] zhīxià under; beneath; less than 话痨[話癆] huàláo chatterer 闯祸[闖禍] chuǎnghuò to cause an accident; to make trouble; to get into trouble 头疼[頭疼] tóuténg headache 下巴[下巴] xiàba chin; CL:個|个[ge4] 地上[地上] dìshang on the ground; on the floor 嫁人[嫁人] jiàrén to get married (of woman) 小道消息[小道消息] xiǎodàoxiāoxi hearsay; gossip 夫婿[夫婿] fūxù (literary) husband 抓紧[抓緊] zhuājǐn to grasp firmly; to pay special attention to; to rush in; to make the most of 对话[對話] duìhuà dialogue; CL:個|个[ge4] 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 一问三不知[一問三不知] yīwènsānbùzhī lit. to reply "don't know" whatever the question (idiom); fig. absolutely no idea of what's going on; complete ignorance 笄[笄] jī 15 years old; hairpin for bun 求婚[求婚] qiúhūn to propose marriage 聘礼[聘禮] pìnlǐ betrothal gift 订婚[訂婚] dìnghūn to get engaged 于是[於是] yúshì thereupon; as a result; consequently; thus; hence 缓兵之计[緩兵之計] huǎnbīngzhījì delaying tactics; stalling; measures to stave off an attack; stratagem to win a respite 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 夫[夫] fū husband; man; manual worker; conscripted laborer (old) 温婉[溫婉] wēnwǎn sweet-tempered; gentle 贤[賢] xián worthy or virtuous person; honorific used for a person of the same or a younger generation //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep12/125 words - 20 min 执迷[執迷] zhímí to be obsessive; to persist obstinately 变更[變更] biàngēng to change; to alter; to modify 筹[籌] chóu chip (in gambling); token (for counting); ticket; to prepare; to plan; to raise (funds); resource; means 压根儿[壓根兒] yàgēnr5 erhua variant of 壓根|压根[ya4 gen1] 时刻[時刻] shíkè time; juncture; moment; period of time; CL:個|个[ge4],段[duan4]; constantly; always 不堪一击[不堪一擊] bùkānyījī to be unable to withstand a single blow; to collapse at the first blow 训练[訓練] xùnliàn to train; to drill; training; CL:個|个[ge4] 击败[擊敗] jībài to defeat; to beat 阐述[闡述] chǎnshù to expound (a position); to elaborate (on a topic); to treat (a subject) 事实[事實] shìshí fact; CL:個|个[ge4] 做大[做大] zuòdà arrogant; to put on airs; (business etc) to expand; to enlarge; to do sth on a big scale 众目睽睽[眾目睽睽] zhòngmùkuíkuí see 萬目睽睽|万目睽睽[wan4 mu4 kui2 kui2] 水雷[水雷] shuǐléi naval mine 兄妹[兄妹] xiōngmèi brother(s) and sister(s) 娶[娶] qǔ to take a wife; to marry (a woman) 乱说[亂說] luànshuō to talk drivel; to make irresponsible remarks 欠揍[欠揍] qiànzòu to need a spanking 中意[中意] zhòngyì to take one's fancy; to be to one's liking 不清[不清] bùqīng unclear 打擂台[打擂臺] dǎlèitái (old) to fight on the leitai; (fig.) to enter a contest 越[越] yuè to exceed; to climb over; to surpass; the more... the more 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) 万全[萬全] wànquán absolutely safe; surefire; thorough 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 试一试[試一試] shìyīshì to have a try //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep12/150 words - 24 min 烂摊子[爛攤子] làntānzi terrible mess; shambles 荡然无存[蕩然無存] dàngránwúcún to obliterate completely; to vanish from the face of the earth 左[左] zuǒ left; the Left (politics); east; unorthodox; queer; wrong; differing; opposite; variant of 佐[zuo3] 威风凛凛[威風凜凜] wēifēnglǐnlǐn majestic; awe-inspiring presence; impressive power 争光[爭光] zhēngguāng to win an honor; to strive to win a prize 女孩[女孩] nǚhái girl; lass 奔袭[奔襲] bēnxí long-range raid 踹[踹] chuài to kick; to trample; to tread on 美丽[美麗] měilì beautiful 胡诌[胡謅] húzhōu to invent crazy nonsense; to cook up (excuses); to talk at random; wild babble 擂台[擂臺] lèitái elevated stage on which martial competitions or duels were held; arena; ring 心仪[心儀] xīnyí to admire 第一时间[第一時間] dìyīshíjiān in the first moments (of sth happening); immediately (after an event); first thing 激动[激動] jīdòng to move emotionally; to stir up (emotions); to excite 参谋[參謀] cānmóu staff officer; to give advice 八字[八字] bāzì the character 8 or 八; birthdate characters used in fortune-telling 打搅[打攪] dǎjiǎo to disturb; to trouble 稍稍[稍稍] shāoshāo somewhat; a little; slightly 卖力[賣力] màilì to work hard; to do one's very best; to throw oneself into the task at hand 搞定[搞定] gǎodìng to fix; to settle; to wangle 一筹莫展[一籌莫展] yīchóumòzhǎn to be unable to find a solution; to be at wits' end 此时此刻[此時此刻] cǐshícǐkè at this very moment 信件[信件] xìnjiàn letter (sent by mail) 躲藏[躲藏] duǒcáng to conceal oneself; to go into hiding; to take cover 示弱[示弱] shìruò not to fight back; to take it lying down; to show weakness; to show one's softer side //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep12/175 words - 27 min 带回[帶回] dàihuí to bring back 深知[深知] shēnzhī to know well; to be fully aware of 义[義] yì justice; righteousness; meaning; foster (father etc); adopted; artificial (tooth, limb etc); relationship; friendship 引得[引得] yǐndé index (loanword) 点名[點名] diǎnmíng roll call; to mention sb by name; (to call or praise or criticize sb) by name 效忠[效忠] xiàozhōng to vow loyalty and devotion to 属下[屬下] shǔxià subordinate; affiliated to; subsidiary 僭[僭] jiàn to usurp 嫡[嫡] dí first wife; son of first wife 昭然若揭[昭然若揭] zhāoránruòjiē abundantly clear 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) 武艺[武藝] wǔyì martial art; military skill 惹不起[惹不起] rěbuqǐ can't afford to offend; dare not provoke; difficult to deal with; insufferable 大驾光临[大駕光臨] dàjiàguānglín we are honored by your presence 不成[不成] bùchéng won't do; unable to; (at the end of a rhetorical question) can that be? 平日[平日] píngrì ordinary day; everyday; ordinarily; usually 敏锐[敏銳] mǐnruì keen; sharp; acute 白日[白日] báirì daytime; sun; time 情谊[情誼] qíngyì friendship; camaraderie 难听[難聽] nántīng unpleasant to hear; coarse; vulgar; offensive; shameful 万无一失[萬無一失] wànwúyīshī surefire; absolutely safe (idiom) 针锋相对[針鋒相對] zhēnfēngxiāngduì to oppose each other with equal harshness (idiom); tit for tat; measure for measure 上场[上場] shàngchǎng on stage; to go on stage; to take the field 挑选[挑選] tiāoxuǎn to choose; to select 专[專] zhuān for a particular person, occasion, purpose; focused on one thing; special; expert; particular (to sth); concentrated; specialized //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep12/200 words - 31 min 长相[長相] zhǎngxiàng appearance; looks; profile; countenance 倍[倍] bèi (two, three etc) -fold; times (multiplier); double; to increase or multiply 无趣[無趣] wúqù dull; vapid; colorless 到此[到此] dàocǐ hereto; hereunto 莅临[蒞臨] lìlín to arrive (esp. of notable person); to visit (more formal than 光臨|光临[guang1 lin2]) 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) 街道[街道] jiēdào street; CL:條|条[tiao2]; subdistrict; residential district 空无一人[空無一人] kōngwúyīrén not a soul in sight (idiom) 看热闹[看熱鬧] kànrènao to enjoy watching a bustling scene; to go where the crowds are 演武[演武] yǎnwǔ arms drill; to practice martial arts 盛会[盛會] shènghuì pageant; distinguished meeting 脏[髒] zāng dirty; filthy 应战[應戰] yìngzhàn to take up a challenge; to face an attack and meet it 暗恋[暗戀] ànliàn to be secretly in love with 危急[危急] wēijí critical; desperate (situation) 关头[關頭] guāntóu juncture; moment 挺身而出[挺身而出] tǐngshēn'érchū to step forward bravely 着实[著實] zhuóshí truly; indeed; severely; harshly 感动[感動] gǎndòng to move (sb); to touch (sb emotionally); moving 注[注] zhù to inject; to pour into; to concentrate; to pay attention; stake (gambling); classifier for sums of money; variant of 註|注[zhu4] 赤手空拳[赤手空拳] chìshǒukōngquán empty hand, empty fist (idiom); having nothing to rely on; unarmed and defenseless 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 雁[雁] yàn wild goose 成亲[成親] chéngqīn to get married 般配[般配] bānpèi to be well matched; to suit //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep12/225 words - 35 min 直爽[直爽] zhíshuǎng straightforward; outspoken 一肚子[一肚子] yīdùzi bellyful (of sth); full of (sth) 坏水[壞水] huàishuǐ evil tricks 正道[正道] zhèngdào the correct path; the right way (Buddhism) 承让[承讓] chéngràng you let me win (said politely after winning a game) 过不去[過不去] guòbuqù to make life difficult for; to embarrass; unable to make it through 中毒[中毒] zhòngdú to be poisoned; poisoning 大意[大意] dàyi careless 认输[認輸] rènshū to concede; to admit defeat 寸[寸] cùn a unit of length; inch; thumb 蛇[蛇] shé snake; serpent; CL:條|条[tiao2] 化解[化解] huàjiě to dissolve; to resolve (contradictions); to dispel (doubts); to iron out (difficulties); to defuse (conflicts); to neutralize (fears) 卑鄙[卑鄙] bēibǐ base; mean; contemptible; despicable 无耻[無恥] wúchǐ without any sense of shame; unembarrassed; shameless 趾[趾] zhǐ toe 昂[昂] áng to lift; to raise; to raise one's head; high; high spirits; soaring; expensive 上台[上台] shàngtái to rise to power (in politics); to go on stage (in the theater) 别[彆] biè to make sb change their ways, opinions etc 别扭[彆扭] bièniu awkward; difficult; uncomfortable; not agreeing; at loggerheads; gauche 扭[扭] niǔ to turn; to twist; to wring; to sprain; to swing one's hips 地下[地下] dìxià underground; subterranean; covert 广[廣] guǎng wide; numerous; to spread 走着瞧[走著瞧] zǒuzheqiáo wait and see (who is right) 比起[比起] bǐqǐ compared with 看穿[看穿] kànchuān see through (a person, scheme, trick etc) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep12/250 words - 38 min 步伐[步伐] bùfá pace; (measured) step; march 无疑[無疑] wúyí no doubt; undoubtedly 开花[開花] kāihuā to bloom; to blossom; to flower; fig. to burst open; to feel happy or elated; new development grows out 吹[吹] chuī to blow; to play a wind instrument; to blast; to puff; to boast; to brag; to end in failure; to fall through 作弊[作弊] zuòbì to practice fraud; to cheat; to engage in corrupt practices 狠[狠] hěn ruthless; fierce; ferocious; determined; to harden (one's heart); old variant of 很[hen3] 各自[各自] gèzì each; respective; apiece 法宝[法寶] fǎbǎo Buddha's teaching; Buddhist monk's apparel, staff etc; (Daoism) magic weapon; talisman; fig. specially effective device; magic wand 旗开得胜[旗開得勝] qíkāidéshèng lit. to win a victory on raising the flag (idiom); fig. to start on sth and have immediate success; success in a single move 粒[粒] lì grain; granule; classifier for small round things (peas, bullets, peanuts, pills, grains etc) 背面[背面] bèimiàn the back; the reverse side; the wrong side 身处[身處] shēnchǔ in (some place); to be in (adversity, a difficult situation, danger, turmoil etc); to find oneself in; placed in; surrounded by 力挽狂澜[力挽狂瀾] lìwǎnkuánglán to pull strongly against a crazy tide (idiom); fig. to try hard to save a desperate crisis 联姻[聯姻] liányīn related by marriage; to connect by marriage (families, work units) 联[聯] lián to ally; to unite; to join; (poetry) antithetical couplet 姻[姻] yīn marriage connections 赦免[赦免] shèmiǎn to pardon; to absolve; to exempt from punishment 范围[範圍] fànwéi range; scope; limit; extent; CL:個|个[ge4] 出色[出色] chūsè remarkable; outstanding 婚姻[婚姻] hūnyīn matrimony; wedding; marriage; CL:樁|桩[zhuang1],次[ci4] 宗庙[宗廟] zōngmiào temple; ancestral shrine 做主[做主] zuòzhǔ see 作主[zuo4 zhu3] 容[容] róng to hold; to contain; to allow; to tolerate; appearance; look; countenance 私下[私下] sīxià in private 颁[頒] bān to promulgate; to send out; to issue; to grant or confer //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep12/260 words - 40 min 加油[加油] jiāyóu to add oil; to top up with gas; to refuel; to accelerate; to step on the gas; (fig.) to make an extra effort; to cheer sb on 惊喜[驚喜] jīngxǐ nice surprise; to be pleasantly surprised 惊吓[驚嚇] jīngxià to frighten; to horrify; to terrify 用光[用光] yòngguāng out of (supply); spent; exhausted (used up); depleted 打假[打假] dǎjiǎ to fight counterfeiting; to expose as false; to denounce sb's lies 赛[賽] sài to compete; competition; match; to surpass; better than; superior to; to excel 手下[手下] shǒuxià under one's control or administration; subordinates; (money etc) on hand; sb's financial means; to take action 比赛[比賽] bǐsài competition (sports etc); match; CL:場|场[chang3],次[ci4]; to compete 至此[至此] zhìcǐ up until now; so far 跪拜[跪拜] guìbài to kowtow; to kneel and worship //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep13/25 words - 6 min 多么[多麼] duōme how (wonderful etc); what (a great idea etc); however (difficult it may be etc); (in interrogative sentences) how (much etc); to what extent 看不见[看不見] kànbujiàn unseen; to be invisible 失言[失言] shīyán slip of the tongue; indiscretion; to blurt out a secret 玩笑[玩笑] wánxiào to joke; joke; jest 儿时[兒時] érshí childhood 悲凉[悲涼] bēiliáng sorrowful; dismal 仗义[仗義] zhàngyì to uphold justice; to be loyal (to one's friends); to stick by 易如反掌[易如反掌] yìrúfǎnzhǎng easy as a hand's turn (idiom); very easy; no effort at all 越俎代庖[越俎代庖] yuèzǔdàipáo lit. to go beyond the sacrificial altar and take over the kitchen (idiom); fig. to exceed one's place and meddle in other people's affairs; to take matters into one's own hands 管家[管家] guǎnjiā housekeeper; butler; manage one's household 顺耳[順耳] shùn'ěr pleasing to the ear 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 少之又少[少之又少] shǎozhīyòushǎo very few; very little 恰巧[恰巧] qiàqiǎo fortunately; unexpectedly; by coincidence 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) 投降[投降] tóuxiáng to surrender; surrender 胡说八道[胡說八道] húshuōbādào to talk rubbish 收场[收場] shōuchǎng the end; an ending; to wind down; to conclude 暗算[暗算] ànsuàn to plot against 义不容辞[義不容辭] yìbùróngcí not to be shirked without dishonor (idiom); incumbent; bounden (duty) 热心肠[熱心腸] rèxīncháng warmhearted; willing to help others 臭脸[臭臉] chòuliǎn sour face; scowling face; CL:張|张[zhang1],副[fu4] 千真万确[千真萬確] qiānzhēnwànquè absolutely true (idiom); manifold; true from many points of view 讨人厌[討人厭] tǎorényàn horrid 单纯[單純] dānchún simple; pure; unsophisticated; merely; purely //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep13/50 words - 11 min 看不惯[看不慣] kànbuguàn cannot bear to see; to hate; to dislike; to disapprove 认可[認可] rènkě to approve; approval; acknowledgment; OK 总算[總算] zǒngsuàn at long last; finally; on the whole 当场[當場] dāngchǎng at the scene; on the spot 公正[公正] gōngzhèng just; fair; equitable 威风[威風] wēifēng might; awe-inspiring authority; impressive 现场[現場] xiànchǎng the scene (of a crime, accident etc); (on) the spot; (at) the site 腿脚[腿腳] tuǐjiǎo legs and feet; ability to walk; strides 荣[榮] róng glory; honor; thriving 荫[蔭] yìn shade 出身[出身] chūshēn to be born of; to come from; family background; class origin 商议[商議] shāngyì to negotiate; discussion; proposal 登基[登基] dēngjī to ascend the throne 功劳[功勞] gōngláo contribution; meritorious service; credit 幼年[幼年] yòunián childhood; infancy 时期[時期] shíqī period; phase; CL:個|个[ge4] 糕点[糕點] gāodiǎn cakes; pastries 同窗[同窗] tóngchuāng schoolmate; fellow student 瞎子[瞎子] xiāzi blind person 民[民] mín the people; nationality; citizen 杀头[殺頭] shātóu to behead 锐[銳] ruì acute 有气无力[有氣無力] yǒuqìwúlì weakly and without strength (idiom); dispirited 二哥[二哥] èrgē second brother 草民[草民] cǎomín the grass roots; the hoi polloi //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep13/75 words - 16 min 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) 承袭[承襲] chéngxí to inherit; to follow; to adopt 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] 赏[賞] shǎng to bestow (a reward); to give (to an inferior); to hand down; a reward (bestowed by a superior); to appreciate (beauty) 珠宝[珠寶] zhūbǎo pearls; jewels; precious stones 箱[箱] xiāng box; trunk; chest 复命[復命] fùmìng to report on completion of a mission; debriefing 不谢[不謝] bùxiè don't mention it; not at all 过往[過往] guòwǎng to come and go; to have friendly relations with; in the past; previous 神情[神情] shénqíng look; expression 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) 上报[上報] shàngbào to report to one's superiors; to appear in the news; to reply to a letter 重重[重重] chóngchóng layer upon layer; one after another 糕饼[糕餅] gāobǐng cakes; pastries 闯进[闖進] chuǎngjìn to burst in 亲临[親臨] qīnlín to go in person 赠[贈] zèng to give as a present; to repel; to bestow an honorary title after death (old) 尊贵[尊貴] zūnguì respected; respectable; honorable 立约[立約] lìyuē to make a contract 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 妥协[妥協] tuǒxié to compromise; to reach terms; a compromise 死局[死局] sǐjú hopeless situation; deadlock 药材[藥材] yàocái medicinal ingredient 懂事[懂事] dǒngshì sensible; thoughtful; intelligent 比来[比來] bǐlái lately; recently //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep13/100 words - 22 min 火候[火候] huǒhòu heat control; maturity; crucial moment 老太爷[老太爺] lǎotàiyé elderly gentleman (respectful); esteemed father 根治[根治] gēnzhì to bring under permanent control; to effect a radical cure 抽空[抽空] chōukòng to find the time to do sth 费心[費心] fèixīn to take a lot of trouble (over sb or sth); may I trouble you (to do sth) 要紧[要緊] yàojǐn important; urgent 背负[背負] bēifù to bear; to carry on one's back; to shoulder 沉[沉] chén to submerge; to immerse; to sink; to keep down; to lower; to drop; deep; profound; heavy 幽谷[幽谷] yōugǔ deep valley 独有[獨有] dúyǒu to own exclusively; unique to; specific; there is only 香味[香味] xiāngwèi fragrance; bouquet; sweet smell; CL:股[gu3] 身子[身子] shēnzi body; pregnancy; health 重逢[重逢] chóngféng to meet again; to be reunited; reunion 失踪[失蹤] shīzōng to be missing; to disappear; unaccounted for 独居[獨居] dújū to live alone; to live a solitary existence 从不[從不] cóngbù never 来往[來往] láiwǎng to come and go; to have dealings with; to be in relation with 劝动[勸動] quàndòng to incite 数不多[數不多] shùbùduō a small number; one of a very few 下落[下落] xiàluò whereabouts; to drop; to fall 臂[臂] bì arm 旨意[旨意] zhǐyì decree; order 军队[軍隊] jūnduì army; troops; CL:支[zhi1],個|个[ge4] 对抗[對抗] duìkàng to withstand; to resist; to stand off; antagonism; confrontation 禁不住[禁不住] jīnbuzhù can't help it; can't bear it //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep13/125 words - 26 min 愧疚[愧疚] kuìjiù to feel guilty; to feel ashamed of oneself; to be remorseful 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 无影无踪[無影無蹤] wúyǐngwúzōng to disappear without trace (idiom) 错失[錯失] cuòshī fault; mistake; to miss (a chance) 退下[退下] tuìxià to retire; to withdraw; to retreat; to step down 牌匾[牌匾] páibiǎn board (attached to a wall) 卷轴[卷軸] juànzhóu scroll (book or painting) 写字[寫字] xiězì to write characters 指定[指定] zhǐdìng to appoint; to assign; to indicate clearly and with certainty; designated 敏感[敏感] mǐngǎn sensitive; susceptible 言说[言說] yánshuō to speak of; to refer to 中间[中間] zhōngjiān between; intermediate; mid; middle 不该[不該] bùgāi should not; to owe nothing 原委[原委] yuánwěi the whole story 议论[議論] yìlùn to comment; to talk about; to discuss; discussion; CL:個|个[ge4] 岭南[嶺南] Lǐngnán south of the five ranges; old term for south China, esp. Guangdong and Guangxi 温[溫] wēn warm; lukewarm; temperature; to warm up; mild; soft; tender; to review (a lesson etc); fever (TCM); old variant of 瘟[wen1] 武当山[武當山] Wǔdāngshān Wudang Mountain range in northwest Hubei 云林[雲林] Yúnlín Yunlin county in Taiwan 几乎[幾乎] jīhū almost; nearly; practically 为准[為準] wéizhǔn to serve as the norm; ...shall prevail (as standard for rules, regulations, price etc) 圣心[聖心] shèngxīn Sacred Heart (Christian) 难测[難測] náncè hard to fathom 伴[伴] bàn partner; companion; comrade; associate; to accompany 知足[知足] zhīzú content with one's situation; to know contentment (hence happiness) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep13/150 words - 29 min 辱[辱] rǔ disgrace; dishonor; to insult; to bring disgrace or humiliation to; to be indebted to; self-deprecating; Taiwan pr. [ru4] 殆[殆] dài dangerous; perilous; to endanger; almost; probably; only 长久[長久] chángjiǔ (for a) long time 留存[留存] liúcún to keep; to preserve; extant; to remain (from the past) 趁早[趁早] chènzǎo as soon as possible; at the first opportunity; the sooner the better; before it's too late 退出[退出] tuìchū to withdraw; to abort; to quit; to log out (computing) 欣赏[欣賞] xīnshǎng to appreciate; to enjoy; to admire 利益[利益] lìyì benefit; (in sb's) interest; CL:個|个[ge4] 驱使[驅使] qūshǐ to urge; to prompt; to spur on; to order sb about 看书[看書] kànshū to read; to study 老师[老師] lǎoshī teacher; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 内容[內容] nèiróng content; substance; details; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4] 老头[老頭] lǎotóu old fellow; old man; father; husband 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 盗[盜] dào to steal; to rob; to plunder; thief; bandit; robber 叙旧[敘舊] xùjiù to reminisce; to talk about former times 闲聊[閑聊] xiánliáo to chat; idle gossip 秘密[秘密] mìmì secret; CL:個|个[ge4] 不问[不問] bùwèn to pay no attention to; to disregard; to ignore; to let go unpunished; to let off 了结[了結] liǎojié to settle; to finish; to conclude; to wind up 逛逛[逛逛] guàngguang to roam around; to have a stroll 散心[散心] sànxīn to drive away cares; to relieve boredom 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 出息[出息] chūxi future prospects; profit; to mature; to grow up 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 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep13/175 words - 34 min 洒脱[灑脫] sǎtuō free and at ease; natural; unconstrained 红山[紅山] Hóngshān Hongshan district of Chifeng city 赤峰市, Inner Mongolia 朱[朱] zhū vermilion 煮[煮] zhǔ to cook; to boil 闲逛[閑逛] xiánguàng to stroll 家乡[家鄉] jiāxiāng hometown; native place; CL:個|个[ge4] 见笑[見笑] jiànxiào to mock; to be ridiculed; to incur ridicule through one's poor performance (humble) 口渴[口渴] kǒukě thirsty 口福[口福] kǒufú happy knack for chancing upon fine food 化开[化開] huàkāi to spread out after being diluted or melted; to dissolve into a liquid 烹煮[烹煮] pēngzhǔ to cook; to boil 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 语[語] yǔ dialect; language; speech 眉眼[眉眼] méiyǎn brows and eyes; appearance; looks; countenance 飞舞[飛舞] fēiwǔ to flutter; to dance in the breeze 沉默[沉默] chénmò taciturn; uncommunicative; silent 懒散[懶散] lǎnsǎn inactive; careless; lazy; indolent; negligent 茶水[茶水] cháshuǐ tea prepared in large quantity using inexpensive tea leaves 干脆[乾脆] gāncuì straightforward; clear-cut; blunt (e.g. statement); you might as well; simply 生辰八字[生辰八字] shēngchénbāzì one's birth data for astrological purposes, combined from year, month, day, hour, heavenly trunk and earthly branch 生疏[生疏] shēngshū unfamiliar; strange; out of practice; not accustomed 糟蹋[糟蹋] zāotà to waste; to defile; to abuse; to insult; to defile; to trample on; to wreck; also pr. [zao1 ta5] 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 算不得[算不得] suànbùdé not count as 热水[熱水] rèshuǐ hot water //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep13/200 words - 40 min 省得[省得] shěngde to avoid; so as to save (money or time) 亲人[親人] qīnrén one's close relatives 关照[關照] guānzhào to take care; to keep an eye on; to look after; to tell; to remind 抽[抽] chōu to draw out; to pull out from in between; to remove part of the whole; (of certain plants) to sprout or bud; to whip or thrash 王八[王八] wángbā tortoise; cuckold; (old) male owner of a brothel; pimp 礼节[禮節] lǐjié etiquette 企图[企圖] qǐtú to attempt; to try; attempt; CL:種|种[zhong3] 脸红[臉紅] liǎnhóng to blush; to redden (with shame, indignation etc) 精致[精緻] jīngzhì delicate; fine; exquisite; refined 一旦[一旦] yīdàn in case (sth happens); if; once (sth happens, then...); when; in a short time; in one day 拿起[拿起] náqǐ to pick up 部下[部下] bùxià troops under one's command; subordinate 合不来[合不來] hébùlái unable to get along together; incompatible 药房[藥房] yàofáng pharmacy; drugstore 不和[不和] bùhé not to get along well; to be on bad terms; to be at odds; discord 用尽[用盡] yòngjìn to exhaust; to use up completely 吼[吼] hǒu to roar; to howl; to shriek; roar or howl of an animal; bellow of rage 捉迷藏[捉迷藏] zhuōmícáng to play hide-and-seek 算命[算命] suànmìng fortune-telling; to tell fortune 事迹[事跡] shìjì deed; past achievement; important event of the past 改日[改日] gǎirì another day; some other day 院子[院子] yuànzi courtyard; garden; yard; patio; CL:個|个[ge4]; (old) servant 冷清[冷清] lěngqīng cold and cheerless; fig. lonely; unfrequented 明早[明早] míngzǎo tomorrow morning; tomorrow 无比[無比] wúbǐ incomparable; matchless //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep13/208 words - 41 min 势要[勢要] shìyào influential figure; powerful person 就是说[就是說] jiùshìshuō in other words; that is 安稳[安穩] ānwěn smooth and steady 换代[換代] huàndài to transition to a new dynasty or regime; to replace an older product with an upgraded, new-generation one 将要[將要] jiāngyào will; shall; to be going to 白白[白白] báibái in vain; to no purpose; for nothing; white 牌[牌] pái mahjong tile; playing card; game pieces; signboard; plate; tablet; medal; CL:片[pian4],個|个[ge4],塊|块[kuai4] 看中[看中] kànzhòng to have a preference for; to fancy; to choose after consideration; to settle on //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep14/25 words - 9 min 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] 嘴硬[嘴硬] zuǐyìng reluctant to admit a mistake 补[補] bǔ to repair; to patch; to mend; to make up for; to fill (a vacancy); to supplement 豪侠[豪俠] háoxiá brave and chivalrous 沙场[沙場] shāchǎng sandpit; battleground; battlefield 腻[膩] nì greasy; soft; unctuous; intimate; tired of 神色[神色] shénsè expression; look 石头[石頭] shítou stone; CL:塊|块[kuai4] 无论如何[無論如何] wúlùnrúhé whatever the case; in any event; no matter what; by all possible means 理解[理解] lǐjiě to comprehend; to understand; comprehension; understanding 让步[讓步] ràngbù to concede; to give in; to yield; a concession; (linguistics) concessive 说客[說客] shuìkè (old) itinerant political adviser; (fig.) lobbyist; go-between; mouthpiece; also pr. [shuo1 ke4] 不失为[不失為] bùshīwéi can still be considered (to be...); may after all be accepted as 容貌[容貌] róngmào one's appearance; one's aspect; looks; features 心烦[心煩] xīnfán to feel agitated; to be troubled; to be annoyed; an upset or distraction 心烦意乱[心煩意亂] xīnfányìluàn lit. heart distracted, thoughts in turmoil (idiom); distraught with anxiety 安神[安神] ānshén to calm (soothe) the nerves; to relieve uneasiness of body and mind 静心[靜心] jìngxīn meditation 自恋[自戀] zìliàn narcissism 晓得[曉得] xiǎode to know 长远[長遠] chángyuǎn long-term; long-range 可解[可解] kějiě soluble (i.e. can be solved) 疑惑[疑惑] yíhuò to doubt; to distrust; unconvincing; to puzzle over; misgivings; suspicions 笑话[笑話] xiàohuà joke; jest; CL:個|个[ge4]; to laugh at; to mock 听闻[聽聞] tīngwén to listen; to hear what sb says; news one has heard //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep14/50 words - 13 min 平凡[平凡] píngfán commonplace; ordinary; mediocre 额外[額外] éwài extra; added; additional 建立[建立] jiànlì to establish; to set up; to found 避世[避世] bìshì to shun the world 背离[背離] bèilí to depart from; to deviate from; deviation 初衷[初衷] chūzhōng original intention 扫荡[掃蕩] sǎodàng to root out; to wipe out 始终[始終] shǐzhōng from beginning to end; all along 告状[告狀] gàozhuàng to tell on sb; to complain (to a teacher, a superior etc); to bring a lawsuit 果决[果決] guǒjué firm; unwavering 做事[做事] zuòshì to work; to handle matters; to have a job 抢夺[搶奪] qiǎngduó to plunder; to pillage; to forcibly take 账房[賬房] zhàngfáng an accounts office (in former times); an accountant; a cashier 哪怕[哪怕] nǎpà even; even if; even though; no matter how 流浪[流浪] liúlàng to drift about; to wander; to roam; nomadic; homeless; unsettled (e.g. population); vagrant 碧[碧] bì green jade; bluish green; blue; jade 内伤[內傷] nèishāng internal injury; disorder of internal organs (due to improper nutrition, overexertion etc) 医师[醫師] yīshī doctor 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 供[供] gōng to provide; to supply 滋养[滋養] zīyǎng to nourish 查清[查清] cháqīng to find out; to ascertain; to get to the bottom of; to clarify 调查[調查] diàochá investigation; inquiry; to investigate; to survey; survey; (opinion) poll; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 仍旧[仍舊] réngjiù still (remaining); to remain (the same); yet 等同[等同] děngtóng to equate; equal to //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep14/75 words - 16 min 相当于[相當於] xiāngdāngyú equivalent to 反之[反之] fǎnzhī on the other hand...; conversely... 认错[認錯] rèncuò to admit an error; to acknowledge one's mistake 意味着[意味著] yìwèizhe to signify; to mean; to imply 御[御] yù to resist; imperial; (classical) to drive (a chariot); to manage; to govern 史[史] shǐ history; annals; title of an official historian in ancient China 结案[結案] jié'àn to conclude a case; to wind up 伏诛[伏誅] fúzhū to be executed 一生[一生] yīshēng all one's life; throughout one's life 清白[清白] qīngbái pure; innocent 叛国[叛國] pànguó treason 耻辱[恥辱] chǐrǔ disgrace; shame; humiliation 唾骂[唾罵] tuòmà to spit on and curse; to revile 坚守[堅守] jiānshǒu to hold fast to; to stick to 人为[人為] rénwéi artificial; man-made; having human cause or origin; human attempt or effort 拼杀[拼殺] pīnshā to grapple (with the enemy); to fight at the risk of one's life 黎民[黎民] límín the common people; the great unwashed 苍生[蒼生] cāngshēng (area where) vegetation grows; the common people 壮举[壯舉] zhuàngjǔ magnificent feat; impressive feat; heroic undertaking; heroic attempt 死罪[死罪] sǐzuì mortal crime; capital offense 首级[首級] shǒují severed head 圣旨[聖旨] shèngzhǐ imperial edict 出戏[出戲] chūxì (of an actor) to disengage from the performance (e.g. after the show ends); (of an audience) to lose interest in the performance 临行[臨行] línxíng on leaving; on the point of departure 逼迫[逼迫] bīpò to force; to compel; to coerce //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep14/100 words - 22 min 陪衬[陪襯] péichèn to enhance by contrast; to set off; to serve as a background in order to bring out the subject with greater brilliance; to serve as a prop; a foil 错过[錯過] cuòguò to miss (train, opportunity etc) 鲁莽[魯莽] lǔmǎng hot-headed; impulsive; reckless 去得[去得] qùde can go 迅[迅] xùn rapid; fast 封号[封號] fēnghào title granted to a person (archaic); to ban an (online) account 为重[為重] wéizhòng to attach most importance to 舒心[舒心] shūxīn comfortable; happy 韶[韶] sháo (music); excellent; harmonious 翰[翰] hàn writing brush; writing; pen 远方[遠方] yuǎnfāng far away; a distant location 有心[有心] yǒuxīn to have a mind to; to intend to; deliberately; considerate 死人[死人] sǐrén dead person; (coll.) to die; (of a death) to happen 代价[代價] dàijià price; cost; consideration (in share dealing) 付出[付出] fùchū to pay; to invest (energy or time in a friendship etc) 内乱[內亂] nèiluàn internal disorder; civil strife; civil unrest 傀儡[傀儡] kuǐlěi puppet 甚至于[甚至於] shènzhìyú so much (that); even (to the extent that) 超出[超出] chāochū to exceed; to overstep; to go too far; to encroach 掌控[掌控] zhǎngkòng to control; in control of 结盟[結盟] jiéméng to form an alliance; to ally oneself with; allied with; aligned; to bond with 陌生[陌生] mòshēng strange; unfamiliar 妃[妃] fēi imperial concubine 同母异父[同母異父] tóngmǔyìfù (of siblings) having the same mother but different fathers; half (brother or sister) 虽是[雖是] suīshì although; even though; even if //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep14/125 words - 26 min 死敌[死敵] sǐdí mortal enemy; arch-enemy 众人[眾人] zhòngrén everyone 野心[野心] yěxīn ambition; wild schemes; careerism 点燃[點燃] diǎnrán to ignite; to set on fire; aflame 帝位[帝位] dìwèi imperial throne 年迈[年邁] niánmài old; aged 隐隐[隱隱] yǐnyǐn faint; indistinct 储[儲] chǔ to store; to save; to have in reserve; heir; Taiwan pr. [chu2] 家族[家族] jiāzú family; clan 依托[依託] yītuō to rely on; to depend on; support 废掉[廢掉] fèidiào to depose (a king) 往事[往事] wǎngshì past events; former happenings 受尽[受盡] shòujìn to suffer enough from; to suffer all kinds of; to have one's fill of 白眼[白眼] báiyǎn to give a supercilious look; roll of the eyes 占据[佔據] zhànjù to occupy; to hold 阳[陽] yáng positive (electric.); sun; male principle (Taoism); Yang, opposite: 陰|阴[yin1] 狡猾[狡猾] jiǎohuá crafty; cunning; sly 仇视[仇視] chóushì to view sb as an enemy; to be hateful towards 看不起[看不起] kànbuqǐ to look down upon; to despise 亲情[親情] qīnqíng affection; family love; love, esp. within a married couple or between parents and children 美好[美好] měihǎo beautiful; fine 心急[心急] xīnjí anxious; impatient 追踪[追蹤] zhuīzōng to follow a trail; to trace; to pursue 得不到[得不到] débùdào cannot get; cannot obtain 底线[底線] dǐxiàn to underline; bottom line; base line (in sports); baseline; minimum; spy; plant //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep14/150 words - 30 min 停留[停留] tíngliú to stay somewhere temporarily; to stop over 必定[必定] bìdìng to be bound to; to be sure to 不宜[不宜] bùyí not suitable; inadvisable; inappropriate 以便[以便] yǐbiàn so that; so as to; in order to 代劳[代勞] dàiláo to do sth in place of sb else 大惊小怪[大驚小怪] dàjīngxiǎoguài to make a fuss about nothing (idiom) 治疗[治療] zhìliáo to treat (an illness); medical treatment; therapy 宴[宴] yàn feast; repose 按照[按照] ànzhào according to; in accordance with; in the light of; on the basis of 凑热闹[湊熱鬧] còurènao to join in the fun; to get in on the action; (fig.) to butt in; to create more trouble 夺魁[奪魁] duókuí to seize; to win 夺得[奪得] duódé to take (after a struggle); to wrest; to seize; to capture; to win (a trophy) 魁[魁] kuí chief; head; outstanding; exceptional; stalwart 可比[可比] kěbǐ comparable 账本[賬本] zhàngběn account book 堆积如山[堆積如山] duījīrúshān to pile up like a mountain (idiom); a mountain of (paperwork etc); a large number of sth 出丑[出醜] chūchǒu shameful; scandalous; to be humiliated; to make a fool of sb or oneself; to make sb lose face 礼数[禮數] lǐshù etiquette; (old) gradation of etiquette with social status 小豆[小豆] xiǎodòu see 紅豆|红豆[hong2 dou4] 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) 回禀[回稟] huíbǐng to report back to one's superior 新城[新城] Xīnchéng Xincheng or Hsincheng township in Hualien County 花蓮縣|花莲县[Hua1 lian2 Xian4], east Taiwan 幸会[幸會] xìnghuì nice to meet you 偷懒[偷懶] tōulǎn to goof off; to be lazy 抽出[抽出] chōuchū to take out; to extract //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep14/175 words - 34 min 无极[無極] wújí everlasting; unbounded 幼稚[幼稚] yòuzhì young; childish; puerile 财迷[財迷] cáimí money grubber; miser 帝都[帝都] dìdū imperial capital 五湖四海[五湖四海] wǔhúsìhǎi all parts of the country 聚[聚] jù to congregate; to assemble; to mass; to gather together; to amass; to polymerize 年中[年中] niánzhōng within the year; in the middle of the year; mid-year 年尾[年尾] niánwěi end of the year 集市[集市] jíshì market; bazaar; fair 各种[各種] gèzhǒng every kind of; all kinds of; various kinds 稀奇古怪[稀奇古怪] xīqígǔguài crazy; bizarre; weird; fantastic; strange 水晶[水晶] shuǐjīng crystal 纯[純] chún pure; simple; unmixed; genuine 天然[天然] tiānrán natural 酒缸[酒缸] jiǔgāng wine jar; (dialect) drinking house 经不起[經不起] jīngbuqǐ can't stand it; to be unable to bear; to be unable to resist 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) 亲眼[親眼] qīnyǎn with one's own eyes; personally 提出[提出] tíchū to raise (an issue); to propose; to put forward; to suggest; to post (on a website); to withdraw (cash) 养伤[養傷] yǎngshāng to heal a wound; to recuperate (from an injury) 追杀[追殺] zhuīshā to chase to kill 陪同[陪同] péitóng to accompany 好奇[好奇] hàoqí inquisitive; curious; inquisitiveness; curiosity 事后[事後] shìhòu after the event; in hindsight; in retrospect 奥秘[奧祕] àomì secret; mystery //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep14/200 words - 39 min 决绝[決絕] juéjué to sever all relations with sb; determined; decisive 心里有数[心裡有數] xīnlǐyǒushù to know the score (idiom); to be well aware of the situation 历[歷] lì to experience; to undergo; to pass through; all; each; every; history 过目[過目] guòmù to look over 盲[盲] máng blind 总有[總有] zǒngyǒu inevitably there will be 册[冊] cè book; booklet; classifier for books 平和[平和] pínghé gentle; mild; moderate; placid 内敛[內斂] nèiliǎn introverted; reserved; (artistic style) understated 静候[靜候] jìnghòu to quietly wait 在此之前[在此之前] zàicǐzhīqián before that; beforehand; previously 比作[比作] bǐzuò to liken to; to compare to 告别[告別] gàobié to leave; to bid farewell to; to say good-bye to 城门[城門] chéngmén city gate 有始有终[有始有終] yǒushǐyǒuzhōng where there's a start, there's a finish (idiom); to finish once one starts sth; to carry things through; I started, so I'll finish. 坏话[壞話] huàihuà unpleasant talk; malicious words 特地[特地] tèdì specially; for a special purpose 程[程] chéng rule; order; regulations; formula; journey; procedure; sequence 打算盘[打算盤] dǎsuànpán to compute on the abacus; (fig.) to calculate; to plan; to scheme 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 凛[凜] lǐn cold; to shiver with cold; to tremble with fear; afraid; apprehensive; strict; stern; severe; austere; awe-inspiring; imposing; majestic 临[臨] lín to face; to overlook; to arrive; to be (just) about to; just before 彼此[彼此] bǐcǐ each other; one another 跨[跨] kuà to step across; to stride over; to straddle; to span 僵局[僵局] jiāngjú impasse; deadlock //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep14/214 words - 41 min 打破[打破] dǎpò to break; to smash 哪些[哪些] nǎxiē which ones?; who?; what? 桑[桑] sāng mulberry tree 掀起[掀起] xiānqǐ to lift; to raise in height; to begin; upsurge; to set off (a campaign) 渔民[漁民] yúmín fisherman; fisher folk 常年[常年] chángnián all year round; for years on end; average year 积雪[積雪] jīxuě snow; snow cover; snow mantle 精彩[精彩] jīngcǎi wonderful; marvelous; brilliant 重金[重金] zhòngjīn huge money; extremely rich; very expensive 修建[修建] xiūjiàn to build; to construct 夷为平地[夷為平地] yíwéipíngdì to level; to raze to the ground 镇山[鎮山] zhènshān main mountain of a region 趁机[趁機] chènjī to seize an opportunity; to take advantage of situation 勒索[勒索] lèsuǒ to blackmail; to extort //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep15/25 words - 5 min 老奸巨猾[老奸巨猾] lǎojiānjùhuá cunning; crafty; wily old fox 瑕[瑕] xiá blemish; flaw in jade 要事[要事] yàoshì important matter 支支吾吾[支支吾吾] zhīzhīwúwú to hem and haw; to stall; to stammer; to mumble; to falter 深夜[深夜] shēnyè very late at night 顺着[順著] shùnzhe to follow; following; along 依稀[依稀] yīxī vaguely; dimly; probably; very likely 沿着[沿著] yánzhe to go along; to follow 统领[統領] tǒnglǐng to lead; to command; commander; officer 暮[暮] mù evening; sunset 有关[有關] yǒuguān to have sth to do with; to relate to; related to; to concern; concerning 伞下[傘下] sǎnxià under the umbrella of 暴[暴] bào sudden; violent; cruel; to show or expose; to injure 利刃[利刃] lìrèn sharp blade 喷[噴] pēn to puff; to spout; to spray; to spurt 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 宛若[宛若] wǎnruò to be just like 做生意[做生意] zuòshēngyì to do business 墨[墨] mò ink stick; China ink; CL:塊|块[kuai4]; corporal punishment consisting of tattooing characters on the victim's forehead 十足[十足] shízú ample; complete; hundred percent; a pure shade (of some color) 暗处[暗處] ànchù secret place 河流[河流] héliú river; CL:條|条[tiao2] 流入[流入] liúrù to flow into; to drift into; influx; inflow 再入[再入] zàirù to re-enter 联手[聯手] liánshǒu lit. to join hands; to act together //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep15/50 words - 12 min 覆灭[覆滅] fùmiè destruction 并肩[並肩] bìngjiān alongside; shoulder to shoulder; side by side; abreast 有余[有餘] yǒuyú to have an abundance 赞成[贊成] zànchéng to approve; to endorse; (literary) to assist 家长[家長] jiāzhǎng head of a household; family head; patriarch; parent or guardian of a child 指令[指令] zhǐlìng order; command; instruction 彼岸[彼岸] bǐ'àn the other shore; (Buddhism) paramita 到达[到達] dàodá to reach; to arrive 脱掉[脫掉] tuōdiào to remove; to take off; to strip off; to discard; to shed; to come off; to fall off 袍[袍] páo gown (lined) 站立[站立] zhànlì to stand; standing; on one's feet 光明[光明] guāngmíng light; radiance; (fig.) bright (prospects etc); openhearted 契机[契機] qìjī opportunity; turning point; juncture 缺[缺] quē deficiency; lack; scarce; vacant post; to run short of 死亡[死亡] sǐwáng to die; death 效仿[傚仿] xiàofǎng see 仿傚|仿效[fang3 xiao4] 叔祖[叔祖] shūzǔ grandfather's younger brother 我方[我方] wǒfāng our side; we 骑鹤[騎鶴] qíhè to ride a crane (as a Daoist adept); to die 出口气[出口氣] chūkǒuqì to take one's revenge; to score off sb 了如指掌[了如指掌] liǎorúzhǐzhǎng to know sth like the back of one's hand (idiom); to know (a person, a place etc) inside out 殷[殷] yīn flourishing; abundant; earnest; hospitable 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] 入神[入神] rùshén to be enthralled; to be entranced 严防[嚴防] yánfáng to take strict precautions; on your guard //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep15/75 words - 18 min 死守[死守] sǐshǒu to defend one's property to the death; to cling obstinately to old habits; die-hard 不许[不許] bùxǔ not to allow; must not; can't 偏巧[偏巧] piānqiǎo by coincidence; it so happened that; fortunately; against expectation 眼看[眼看] yǎnkàn soon; in a moment; to look on as sth happens 坐井观天[坐井觀天] zuòjǐngguāntiān lit. to view the sky from the bottom of a well (idiom); ignorant and narrow-minded 傲气[傲氣] àoqì air of arrogance; haughtiness 赴宴[赴宴] fùyàn to attend a banquet 坞[塢] wù dock; low wall 庵[庵] ān hut; small temple; nunnery 风云[風雲] fēngyún weather; unstable situation 巨变[巨變] jùbiàn great changes 诓[誆] kuāng to mislead; to swindle 天命[天命] Tiānmìng Mandate of Heaven; destiny; fate; one's life span 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. 重病[重病] zhòngbìng serious illness 咒[咒] zhòu incantation; magic spell; curse; malediction; to revile; to put a curse on sb 心眼[心眼] xīnyǎn heart; intention; conscience; consideration; cleverness; tolerance 再度[再度] zàidù once more; once again; one more time 杀死[殺死] shāsǐ to kill 黑暗[黑暗] hēi'àn dark; darkly; darkness 连夜[連夜] liányè that very night; through the night; for several nights in a row 赶往[趕往] gǎnwǎng to hurry to (somewhere) 去路[去路] qùlù the way one is following; outlet 昌[昌] chāng prosperous; flourishing 自报家门[自報家門] zìbàojiāmén to introduce oneself; originally a theatrical device in which a character explains his own role //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep15/100 words - 25 min 善[善] shàn good (virtuous); benevolent; well-disposed; good at sth; to improve or perfect 霸道[霸道] bàdào the Way of the Hegemon; abbr. for 霸王之道; despotic rule; rule by might; evil as opposed to the Way of the King 王道; overbearing; tyranny; (of liquor, medicine etc) strong; potent 为首[為首] wéishǒu head; be headed by 体力[體力] tǐlì physical strength; physical power 再会[再會] zàihuì to meet again; until we meet again; goodbye 目前[目前] mùqián at the present time; currently 不济[不濟] bùjì not good; of no use 自傲[自傲] zì'ào arrogance; proud of sth 逃走[逃走] táozǒu to escape; to flee; to run away 死战[死戰] sǐzhàn fight to the death; desperate struggle 头颅[頭顱] tóulú head; skull 歇[歇] xiē to rest; to take a break; to stop; to halt; (dialect) to sleep; a moment; a short while 圈子[圈子] quānzi circle; ring; (social) circle 告[告] gào to say; to tell; to announce; to report; to denounce; to file a lawsuit; to sue 状[狀] zhuàng accusation; suit; state; condition; strong; great; -shaped 场景[場景] chǎngjǐng scene; scenario; setting 家主[家主] jiāzhǔ head of a household 待遇[待遇] dàiyù treatment; pay; salary; status; rank 退回[退回] tuìhuí to return (an item); to send back; to go back 慢走[慢走] mànzǒu Stay a bit!; Wait a minute!; (to a departing guest) Take care! 灯[燈] dēng lamp; light; lantern; CL:盞|盏[zhan3] 阴魂不散[陰魂不散] yīnhúnbùsàn lit. the soul of a deceased has not yet dispersed (idiom); fig. the influence still lingers on; the spirit (of some doctrine) is still alive 甩掉[甩掉] shuǎidiào to throw off; to abandon; to cast off; to get rid of; to dump 打斗[打鬥] dǎdòu to fight 逛[逛] guàng to stroll; to visit //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep15/125 words - 28 min 侥幸[僥倖] jiǎoxìng luckily; by a fluke 砍死[砍死] kǎnsǐ to hack to death; to kill with an ax 饿死[餓死] èsǐ to starve to death; to be very hungry 街上[街上] jiēshang on the street; in town 花灯[花燈] huādēng colored lantern (used at Lantern Festival 元宵節|元宵节) 夜景[夜景] yèjǐng nightscape 相公[相公] xiànggong lord; master; young gentleman; male prostitute; catamite; mahjong player disqualified by unintentionally taking in the wrong number of dominoes; (old form of address for one's husband) husband 朵[朵] duǒ flower; earlobe; fig. item on both sides; classifier for flowers, clouds etc 公两[公兩] gōngliǎng hectogram 花呢[花呢] huāní tweed; checkered cloth 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] 插花[插花] chāhuā flower arranging; ikebana 习俗[習俗] xísú custom; tradition; local tradition; convention 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 庇佑[庇佑] bìyòu to bless; to protect; protection (esp. divine) 平安[平安] píng'ān safe and sound; well; without mishap; quiet and safe; at peace 烟花[煙花] yānhuā fireworks; prostitute (esp. in Yuan theater) 元宵节[元宵節] Yuánxiāojié Lantern Festival, the final event of the Spring Festival 春節|春节, on 15th of first month of the lunar calendar 矮[矮] ǎi low; short (in length) 气死[氣死] qìsǐ to infuriate; to be furious; to die from an excess of anger 表演[表演] biǎoyǎn play; show; performance; exhibition; to perform; to act; to demonstrate; CL:場|场[chang3] 乡亲[鄉親] xiāngqīn fellow countryman (from the same village); local people; villager; the folks back home 父老[父老] fùlǎo elders 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 铜[銅] tóng copper (chemistry); see also 紅銅|红铜[hong2 tong2]; CL:塊|块[kuai4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep15/150 words - 33 min 死不了[死不了] sǐbùliǎo Portulaca Sundial (a type of plant) 张扬[張揚] zhāngyáng to display ostentatiously; to bring out into the open; to make public; to spread around; flamboyant; brash 入迷[入迷] rùmí to be fascinated; to be enchanted 付钱[付錢] fùqián to pay money 药[葯] yào leaf of the iris; variant of 藥|药[yao4] 尚且[尚且] shàngqiě (not) even; yet; still 医[醫] yī medical; medicine; doctor; to cure; to treat 数月[數月] shùyuè several months 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) 流水[流水] liúshuǐ running water; (business) turnover 玄武[玄武] Xuánwǔ Black Tortoise (the seven mansions of the north sky); (in Daoism) God of the north sky 付给[付給] fùgěi to deliver; to pay 重聚[重聚] chóngjù to meet again 重返[重返] chóngfǎn to return to 不睦[不睦] bùmù to not get along well; to be at odds 形势[形勢] xíngshì circumstances; situation; terrain; CL:個|个[ge4] 筹码[籌碼] chóumǎ bargaining chip; gaming chip; casino token 垂[垂] chuí to hang (down); droop; dangle; bend down; hand down; bequeath; nearly; almost; to approach 海运[海運] hǎiyùn shipping by sea 强身[強身] qiángshēn to strengthen one's body; to keep fit; to build up one's health (through exercise, nutrition etc) 绝技[絕技] juéjì consummate skill; supreme feat; tour-de-force; stunt 为主[為主] wéizhǔ to rely mainly on; to attach most importance to 平实[平實] píngshí simple and unadorned; plain; (of land) level; even 精髓[精髓] jīngsuǐ marrow; pith; quintessence; essence 逍遥[逍遙] xiāoyáo free and unfettered //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep15/175 words - 40 min 选中[選中] xuǎnzhòng to choose; to pick; to settle upon; to decide upon a candidate; to be selected for some role 取舍[取捨] qǔshě to choose; to accept or reject 世代[世代] shìdài for many generations; generation; era; age 周全[周全] zhōuquán thorough; to bring one's help; to assist 重视[重視] zhòngshì to attach importance to sth; to value 路途遥远[路途遙遠] lùtúyáoyuǎn distant; far-flung 吹牛[吹牛] chuīniú to talk big; to shoot off one's mouth; to chat (dialect) 嘴里[嘴裡] zuǐlǐ mouth; in the mouth; on one's lips; speech; words 笨货[笨貨] bènhuò idiot 两回事[兩回事] liǎnghuíshì two quite different things; two unrelated matters 付[付] fù to pay; to hand over to; classifier for pairs or sets of things 弃[棄] qì to abandon; to relinquish; to discard; to throw away 艺[藝] yì skill; art 赚钱[賺錢] zhuànqián to earn money; moneymaking 穷光蛋[窮光蛋] qióngguāngdàn poor wretch; pauper; destitute man; poverty-stricken peasant; penniless good-for-nothing; impecunious vagabond 换成[換成] huànchéng to exchange (sth) for (sth else); to replace with; to convert into 承诺[承諾] chéngnuò to promise; to undertake to do something; commitment 弹指[彈指] tánzhǐ a snap of the fingers; a short moment; in a flash; in the twinkling of an eye 凝[凝] níng to congeal; to concentrate attention; to stare 婴[嬰] yīng infant; baby 蓬莱[蓬萊] Pénglái Penglai county level city in Yantai 煙台|烟台, Shandong; Penglai, one of three fabled islands in Eastern sea, abode of immortals; by extension, fairyland 丹[丹] dān red; pellet; powder; cinnabar 束手就擒[束手就擒] shùshǒujiùqín hands tied and waiting to be captured 得意[得意] déyì proud of oneself; pleased with oneself; complacent 筋脉[筋脈] jīnmài veins //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep15/184 words - 41 min 算盘[算盤] suànpán abacus; CL:把[ba3]; plan; scheme 暂[暫] zàn temporary; Taiwan pr. [zhan4] 借给[借給] jiègěi to lend to sb 想得美[想得美] xiǎngdéměi in your dreams!; as if!; You wish!; I wish that were so 耗尽[耗盡] hàojìn to exhaust; to use up; to deplete; to drain 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 相关[相關] xiāngguān related; relevant; pertinent; to be interrelated; (statistics) correlation 虑[慮] lǜ to think over; to consider; anxiety 畅快[暢快] chàngkuài carefree //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep16/25 words - 6 min 盟友[盟友] méngyǒu ally 助阵[助陣] zhùzhèn to cheer; to root for 箭[箭] jiàn arrow; CL:支[zhi1] 千军万马[千軍萬馬] qiānjūnwànmǎ magnificent army with thousands of men and horses (idiom); impressive display of manpower; all the King's horses and all the King's men 求救[求救] qiújiù to cry for help 信号[信號] xìnhào signal 可见[可見] kějiàn it can clearly be seen (that this is the case); it is (thus) clear; clear; visible 骂人[罵人] màrén to swear or curse (at people); to scold or yell at someone 截[截] jié to cut off (a length); to stop; to intercept; section; chunk; length 设有[設有] shèyǒu to have; to incorporate; to feature 寒暄[寒暄] hánxuān to exchange conventional greetings; to talk about the weather 适逢[適逢] shìféng to just happen to coincide with 华[華] huá magnificent; splendid; flowery 采[採] cǎi to pick; to pluck; to collect; to select; to choose; to gather 剑阁[劍閣] Jiàngé Jiange county in Guangyuan 廣元|广元[Guang3 yuan2], Sichuan 笨[笨] bèn stupid; foolish; silly; slow-witted; clumsy 溪[溪] xī creek; rivulet 近来[近來] jìnlái recently; lately 地貌[地貌] dìmào relief; landform (geology) 朽[朽] xiǔ rotten 重剑[重劍] zhòngjiàn épée (fencing) 无望[無望] wúwàng without hope; hopeless; without prospects 芒[芒] máng awn (of cereals); arista (of grain); tip (of a blade); Miscanthus sinensis (type of grass); variant of 邙, Mt Mang at Luoyang in Henan 般若[般若] bōrě Sanskrit prajña: wisdom; great wisdom; wondrous knowledge 大方[大方] dàfang generous; magnanimous; stylish; in good taste; easy-mannered; natural and relaxed //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep16/50 words - 11 min 眼熟[眼熟] yǎnshú familiar-looking; to seem familiar 望花[望花] Wànghuā Wanghua district of Fushun city 撫順市|抚顺市, Liaoning 露面[露面] lòumiàn to show one's face; to appear (in public) 可信[可信] kěxìn trustworthy 外公[外公] wàigōng (coll.) mother's father; maternal grandfather 孙子[孫子] sūnzi grandson; son's son 不孝[不孝] bùxiào unfilial 得了[得了] déle all right!; that's enough! 老头子[老頭子] lǎotóuzi (coll.) old man; (said of an aging husband) my old man 孤苦伶仃[孤苦伶仃] gūkǔlíngdīng solitary and impoverished (idiom) 非得[非得] fēiděi (followed by a verb phrase, then – optionally – 不可, or 不行 etc) must 惩罚[懲罰] chéngfá penalty; punishment; to punish 没收[沒收] mòshōu to confiscate; to seize 脉象[脈象] màixiàng condition or type of pulse (in Chinese medicine) 罕见[罕見] hǎnjiàn rare; rarely seen 忤逆[忤逆] wǔnì disobedient to parents 盟[盟] méng oath; pledge; union; to ally; league, a subdivision corresponding to prefecture in Inner Mongolia 懂得[懂得] dǒngde to understand; to know; to comprehend 遵从[遵從] zūncóng to comply with; to follow (directives); to defer (to the judgment of superiors) 千秋[千秋] qiānqiū a thousand years; your birthday (honorific) 对待[對待] duìdài to treat; treatment 优秀[優秀] yōuxiù outstanding; excellent 错误[錯誤] cuòwù error; mistake; CL:個|个[ge4]; mistaken; false; wrong 兵[兵] bīng soldiers; a force; an army; weapons; arms; military; warlike; CL:個|个[ge4] 衙[衙] yá office; yamen 衙門|衙门 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep16/75 words - 14 min 类[類] lèi kind; type; class; category; similar; like; to resemble 钟[鐘] zhōng clock; o'clock; time as measured in hours and minutes; bell; CL:架[jia4],座[zuo4] 神功[神功] shéngōng amazing powers; miraculous skill 搭救[搭救] dājiù to rescue 回放[回放] huífàng to replay; to play back 合力[合力] hélì to cooperate 阻止[阻止] zǔzhǐ to prevent; to block 北上[北上] běishàng to go up north 埋伏[埋伏] máifú to ambush; to lie in wait for; to lie low; ambush 擅[擅] shàn without authority; to usurp; to arrogate to oneself; to monopolize; expert in; to be good at 主张[主張] zhǔzhāng to advocate; to stand for; view; position; stand; proposition; viewpoint; assertion; CL:個|个[ge4] 迫不得已[迫不得已] pòbùdéyǐ to have no alternative (idiom); compelled by circumstances; forced into sth 动身[動身] dòngshēn to go on a journey; to leave 知晓[知曉] zhīxiǎo to know; to understand 确认[確認] quèrèn to confirm; to verify; confirmation 协作[協作] xiézuò cooperation; coordination 冒充[冒充] màochōng to feign; to pretend to be; to pass oneself off as 两边[兩邊] liǎngbian either side; both sides 莹[瑩] yíng luster of gems 剑身[劍身] jiànshēn sword blade 颀[頎] qí tall 秀丽[秀麗] xiùlì pretty; beautiful 飘然[飄然] piāorán to float in the air; swiftly; nimbly; easy and relaxed 霜雪[霜雪] shuāngxuě frost and snow; (fig.) snowy white (hair); adversity 雌雄[雌雄] cíxióng male and female //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep16/100 words - 19 min 单[單] dān bill; list; form; single; only; sole; odd number; CL:個|个[ge4] 合璧[合璧] hébì to match harmoniously 昊[昊] hào vast and limitless; the vast sky 阙[闕] què Imperial city watchtower (old); fault; deficiency 正气[正氣] zhèngqì healthy environment; healthy atmosphere; righteousness; vital energy (in Chinese medicine) 浩然[浩然] hàorán vast; expansive; overwhelming 原[原] yuán former; original; primary; raw; level; cause; source 大都[大都] dàdū for the most part; on the whole; metropolitan 佩[佩] pèi to respect; to wear (belt etc) 奴[奴] nú slave 浩瀚[浩瀚] hàohàn vast (of ocean); boundless 历任[歷任] lìrèn (of one person) to hold the successive posts of; (of several persons) the successive (presidents etc) 第五[第五] dìwǔ fifth 钝[鈍] dùn blunt; stupid 厚重[厚重] hòuzhòng thick; heavy; thickset (body); massive; generous; extravagant; profound; dignified 单字[單字] dānzì single Chinese character; word (in a foreign language) 通灵[通靈] tōnglíng to communicate with the spirits; psychic; (ears) sensitive; (information) accurate 善良[善良] shànliáng good and honest; kindhearted 造访[造訪] zàofǎng to visit; to pay a visit 崖[崖] yá precipice; cliff; Taiwan pr. [yai2] 吃醋[吃醋] chīcù to feel jealous 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 山谷[山谷] shāngǔ valley; ravine 表[錶] biǎo wrist or pocket watch 没心没肺[沒心沒肺] méixīnméifèi simple-minded; thoughtless; heartless; nitwitted //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep16/125 words - 26 min 经常[經常] jīngcháng frequently; constantly; regularly; often; day-to-day; everyday; daily 再起[再起] zàiqǐ to arise again; to make a comeback; resurgence 用心[用心] yòngxīn motive; intention; to be diligent or attentive; careful 交流[交流] jiāoliú to exchange; exchange; communication; interaction; to have social contact (with sb) 回应[回應] huíyìng to respond; response 共鸣[共鳴] gòngmíng resonance (physics); sympathetic response to sth 幻化[幻化] huànhuà to be transformed; to metamorphose; transformation; metamorphosis 一家人[一家人] yījiārén household; the whole family 执[執] zhí to execute (a plan); to grasp 时隔[時隔] shígé separated in time (usu. followed by a quantity of time) 孩儿[孩兒] hái'ér child 一早[一早] yīzǎo early in the morning; at dawn 前三甲[前三甲] qiánsānjiǎ top three 非同凡响[非同凡響] fēitóngfánxiǎng out of the ordinary 城镇[城鎮] chéngzhèn town; cities and towns 返[返] fǎn to return (to) 空白[空白] kòngbái blank space 开国[開國] kāiguó to found a state; to open a closed country 现世[現世] xiànshì this life; to lose face; to be disgraced 锈[銹] xiù to corrode; to rust 本朝[本朝] běncháo the current dynasty 十五[十五] shíwǔ fifteen; 15 络[絡] luò net-like object; to hold sth in place with a net; to wind; to twist; (TCM) channels in the human body 噬[噬] shì to devour; to bite 境地[境地] jìngdì circumstances //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep16/150 words - 31 min 气虚[氣虛] qìxū deficiency of 氣|气[qi4] (TCM) 估计[估計] gūjì to estimate; to reckon; CL:個|个[ge4]; (coll.) to suppose 三心二意[三心二意] sānxīn'èryì in two minds about sth (idiom); half-hearted; shilly-shallying 注重[注重] zhùzhòng to pay attention to; to emphasize 医道[醫道] yīdào art of healing; medical skill 钻研[鑽研] zuānyán to study meticulously; to delve into 诱惑[誘惑] yòuhuò to entice; to lure; to induce; to attract 强词夺理[強詞奪理] qiǎngcíduólǐ to twist words and force logic (idiom); sophistry; loud rhetoric making up for fallacious argument; shoving false arguments down people's throats 谷[谷] gǔ valley 古书[古書] gǔshū ancient book; old book 记载[記載] jìzǎi to write down; to record; written account 枯木逢春[枯木逢春] kūmùféngchūn lit. the spring comes upon a withered tree (idiom); fig. to get a new lease on life; to be revived; (of a difficult situation) to suddenly improve 竭[竭] jié to exhaust 泉涌[泉湧] quányǒng to gush 逝去[逝去] shìqù to elapse; to pass away; to die; demise 花草[花草] huācǎo flowers and plants 重生[重生] chóngshēng rebirth 重连[重連] chónglián to reconnect; reconnection 正确[正確] zhèngquè correct; proper 用法[用法] yòngfǎ usage 大志[大志] dàzhì high aims 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 修复[修復] xiūfù to restore; to renovate; restoration; (computing) to fix (a bug) 过目不忘[過目不忘] guòmùbùwàng to have a highly retentive memory; to have sth imprinted in one's memory 不休[不休] bùxiū endlessly; ceaselessly //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep16/175 words - 37 min 派出[派出] pàichū to send; to dispatch 强力[強力] qiánglì powerful 目标[目標] mùbiāo target; goal; objective; CL:個|个[ge4] 稳妥[穩妥] wěntuǒ dependable 目的地[目的地] mùdìdì destination (location) 猜测[猜測] cāicè to guess; to conjecture; to surmise 当务之急[當務之急] dāngwùzhījí top priority job; matter of vital importance 回旋[回旋] huíxuán to cycle around; cyclotron; slalom 惧怕[懼怕] jùpà to be afraid 亲自动手[親自動手] qīnzìdòngshǒu to do the job oneself 外孙[外孫] wàisūn daughter's son; grandson; descendant via the female line 何去何从[何去何從] héqùhécóng what course to follow; what path to take 相差[相差] xiāngchà to differ; discrepancy between 不足[不足] bùzú insufficient; lacking; deficiency; not enough; inadequate; not worth; cannot; should not 腾空[騰空] téngkōng to soar; to rise high into the air 握[握] wò to hold; to grasp; to clench (one's fist); to master; classifier: a handful 凶器[兇器] xiōngqì lethal weapon; murder weapon 说道[說道] shuōdào to state; to say (the quoted words) 不足为虑[不足為慮] bùzúwéilǜ to give no cause for anxiety; nothing to worry about 手脚[手腳] shǒujiǎo hand and foot; movement of limbs; action; trick; step in a procedure (CL: 道[dao4]) 误[誤] wù mistake; error; to miss; to harm; to delay; to neglect; mistakenly 偏离[偏離] piānlí to deviate; to diverge; to wander 心软[心軟] xīnruǎn to be softhearted; to be tenderhearted; to be kindhearted 然而[然而] rán'ér however; yet; but 求生[求生] qiúshēng to seek survival; to possess the will to live //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep16/187 words - 41 min 险恶[險惡] xiǎn'è dangerous; sinister; vicious 迫使[迫使] pòshǐ to force; to compel 永世[永世] yǒngshì eternal; forever 随身[隨身] suíshēn to (carry) on one's person; to (take) with one 糖果[糖果] tángguǒ candy; CL:粒[li4] 续[續] xù to continue; to replenish 鞠躬[鞠躬] jūgōng to bow; (literary) to bend down 安慰[安慰] ānwèi to comfort; to console; CL:個|个[ge4] 踏上[踏上] tàshàng to set foot on; to step on or into 身不由己[身不由己] shēnbùyóujǐ without the freedom to act independently (idiom); involuntary; not of one's own volition; in spite of oneself 无尽[無盡] wújìn endless; inexhaustible 镜子[鏡子] jìngzi mirror; CL:面[mian4],個|个[ge4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep17/25 words - 6 min 仁[仁] rén humane; kernel 充满[充滿] chōngmǎn full of; brimming with; very full; permeated 存[存] cún to exist; to deposit; to store; to keep; to survive 豁然开朗[豁然開朗] huòránkāilǎng suddenly opens up to a wide panorama (idiom); to come to a wide clearing; fig. everything becomes clear at once; to achieve speedy enlightenment 最初[最初] zuìchū first; primary; initial; original; at first; initially; originally 可贵[可貴] kěguì to be treasured; praiseworthy 避免[避免] bìmiǎn to avert; to prevent; to avoid; to refrain from 珍视[珍視] zhēnshì to place great importance on; to treasure 耽搁[耽擱] dānge to tarry; to delay; to stop over 慰劳[慰勞] wèiláo to show appreciation (by kind words, small gifts etc); to comfort 刺猬[刺蝟] cìwei hedgehog 什[什] shén what 活脱脱[活脫脫] huótuōtuō remarkably alike 嫉妒[嫉妒] jídù to be jealous; to envy; to hate 保重[保重] bǎozhòng to take care of oneself 奇迹[奇跡] qíjì miracle; miraculous; wonder; marvel 情人[情人] qíngrén lover; sweetheart 情窦初开[情竇初開] qíngdòuchūkāi first awakening of love (usually of a girl) (idiom) 看望[看望] kànwàng to visit; to pay a call to 故友[故友] gùyǒu old friend; deceased friend 踪迹[蹤跡] zōngjì tracks; trail; footprint; trace; vestige 协助[協助] xiézhù to provide assistance; to aid 信鸽[信鴿] xìngē homing pigeon; carrier pigeon 中途[中途] zhōngtú midway 花鸟[花鳥] huāniǎo painting of birds and flowers //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep17/50 words - 10 min 霉[霉] méi bacteria; fungi; moldy 泄露[泄露] xièlù to leak (information); to divulge; also pr. [xie4 lou4] 信息[信息] xìnxī information; news; message 府[府] fǔ seat of government; government repository (archive); official residence; mansion; presidential palace; (honorific) Your home; prefecture (from Tang to Qing times) 伙[夥] huǒ companion; partner; group; classifier for groups of people; to combine; together 接应[接應] jiēyìng to provide support; to come to the rescue 神志[神志] shénzhì consciousness; state of mind; compos mentis 靠近[靠近] kàojìn near; to approach 说来话长[說來話長] shuōláihuàcháng start explaining and it's a long story (idiom); complicated and not easy to express succinctly 气场[氣場] qìcháng qi field (qigong); aura; atmosphere 鞘[鞘] qiào scabbard; sheath 伤势[傷勢] shāngshì condition of an injury 刮目相看[刮目相看] guāmùxiāngkàn to have a whole new level of respect for sb or sth; to sit up and take notice (of sb's improved performance etc) 定能[定能] dìngnéng to be definitely able (to do sth) 罗汉[羅漢] luóhàn abbr. for 阿羅漢|阿罗汉[a1 luo2 han4] 汉[漢] hàn man 佛陀[佛陀] Fótuó Buddha (a person who has attained Buddhahood, or specifically Siddhartha Gautama) 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) 正巧[正巧] zhèngqiǎo just by chance; to happen to (just at the right time); opportune 无礼[無禮] wúlǐ rude; rudely 素不相识[素不相識] sùbùxiāngshí to be total strangers (idiom) 悔[悔] huǐ to regret 交手[交手] jiāoshǒu to fight hand to hand 有失[有失] yǒushī to fail or lose (used in fixed expressions) 所为[所為] suǒwéi what one does; doings //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep17/75 words - 17 min 不定[不定] bùdìng indefinite; indeterminate; (botany) adventitious 身手[身手] shēnshǒu skill; talent; agility 等一等[等一等] děngyīděng wait a moment 奴家[奴家] nújiā (old) your servant (humble self-reference by young female) 眼神[眼神] yǎnshén expression or emotion showing in one's eyes; meaningful glance; wink; eyesight (dialect) 行将就木[行將就木] xíngjiāngjiùmù to approach one's coffin (idiom); with one foot in the grave 魅[魅] mèi demon; magic; to charm 年少[年少] niánshào young; junior 年长[年長] niánzhǎng senior 绝情[絕情] juéqíng heartless; without regard for others' feelings 大名鼎鼎[大名鼎鼎] dàmíngdǐngdǐng grand reputation; renowned; famous 家常[家常] jiācháng the daily life of a family 蛛[蛛] zhū spider 绝妙[絕妙] juémiào exquisite 势在必得[勢在必得] shìzàibìdé to be determined to win (idiom) 骗取[騙取] piànqǔ to gain by cheating 等于[等於] děngyú to equal; to be tantamount to 毁掉[毀掉] huǐdiào to destroy 臂膀[臂膀] bìbǎng arm 曲[曲] qū bent; crooked; wrong 曲[曲] qǔ tune; song; CL:支[zhi1] 淹没[淹沒] yānmò to submerge; to drown; to flood; to drown out (also fig.) 做错[做錯] zuòcuò to make an error 直言[直言] zhíyán to speak forthrightly; to talk bluntly 不利[不利] bùlì unfavorable; disadvantageous; harmful; detrimental 馒头[饅頭] mántou steamed roll; steamed bun; steamed bread; CL:個|个[ge4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep17/100 words - 20 min 瘦[瘦] shòu thin; to lose weight; (of clothing) tight; (of meat) lean; (of land) unproductive 银两[銀兩] yínliǎng silver currency; currency of the Qing dynasty based on the silver tael 兩|两 价值[價值] jiàzhí value; worth; fig. values (ethical, cultural etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 富豪[富豪] fùháo rich and powerful person 穷[窮] qióng poor; destitute; to use up; to exhaust; thoroughly; extremely; (coll.) persistently and pointlessly 酸[酸] suān sour; tart; sick at heart; grieved; sore; aching; pedantic; impractical; to make sarcastic remarks about sb; an acid 悬[懸] xuán to hang or suspend; to worry; public announcement; unresolved; baseless; without foundation 无能为力[無能為力] wúnéngwéilì impotent (idiom); powerless; helpless 悬赏[懸賞] xuánshǎng to offer a reward; bounty 纹银[紋銀] wényín fine silver 知府[知府] zhīfǔ prefectural magistrate (during Tang to Qing times) 纹[紋] wén line; trace; mark; pattern; grain (of wood etc) 大夫[大夫] dàifu doctor; physician 丸[丸] wán ball; pellet; pill 积德[積德] jīdé to accumulate merit; to do good; to give to charity; virtuous actions 行善[行善] xíngshàn to do good works; to be merciful 不顾一切[不顧一切] bùgùyīqiè reckless; regardless of everything 遍地[遍地] biàndì everywhere; all over 信仰[信仰] xìnyǎng to believe in (a religion); firm belief; conviction 沾染[沾染] zhānrǎn to pollute (often fig.); to be infected by; to gain a small advantage 尘埃[塵埃] chén'āi dust 无瑕[無瑕] wúxiá faultless; perfect 白色[白色] báisè white; fig. reactionary; anti-communist 原则[原則] yuánzé principle; doctrine; CL:個|个[ge4] 异动[異動] yìdòng to shift; to alter; unusual change; abnormal move //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep17/125 words - 25 min 封王[封王] fēngwáng to win the championship; (of an emperor) to bestow the title of king on a subject 才识[才識] cáishí ability and insight 深受[深受] shēnshòu to receive in no small measure 宠爱[寵愛] chǒng'ài to dote on sb 表面[表面] biǎomiàn surface; face; outside; appearance 停止[停止] tíngzhǐ to stop; to halt; to cease 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 放肆[放肆] fàngsì wanton; unbridled; presumptuous; impudent 联系[聯繫] liánxì connection; contact; relation; to get in touch with; to integrate; to link; to touch 尽力[盡力] jìnlì to strive one's hardest; to spare no effort 后事[後事] hòushì future events; and what happened next... (in fiction); funeral arrangements 痊愈[痊癒] quányù to recover completely (from illness or injury) 蓬[蓬] péng fleabane (family Asteraceae); disheveled; classifier for luxuriant plants, smoke, ashes, campfires: clump, puff 圣药[聖藥] shèngyào panacea 皇室[皇室] huángshì royal family; imperial household; member of the royal family 想念[想念] xiǎngniàn to miss; to remember with longing; to long to see again 治病[治病] zhìbìng to treat an illness 清除[清除] qīngchú to clear away; to eliminate; to get rid of 淤[淤] yū silt; river sludge; to silt up; choked with silt; variant of 瘀[yu1] 忍[忍] rěn to bear; to endure; to tolerate; to restrain oneself 久违[久違] jiǔwéi (haven't done sth) for a long time; a long time since we last met 情侣[情侶] qínglǚ sweethearts; lovers 明显[明顯] míngxiǎn clear; distinct; obvious 禀告[稟告] bǐnggào to report (to one's superior) 召开[召開] zhàokāi to convene (a conference or meeting); to convoke; to call together //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep17/150 words - 31 min 反叛[反叛] fǎnpàn to rebel; to revolt 体内[體內] tǐnèi within the body; in vivo (vs in vitro); internal to 黑色[黑色] hēisè black 披风[披風] pīfēng cloak; cape 出奇[出奇] chūqí extraordinary; exceptional; unusual 出动[出動] chūdòng to start out on a trip; to dispatch troops 幕后[幕後] mùhòu behind the scenes 策划[策劃] cèhuà to plot; to scheme; to bring about; to engineer; planning; producer; planner 勾连[勾連] gōulián to be linked together; to be involved with; to collude; interconnection; involvement; collusion 观察[觀察] guānchá to observe; to watch; to survey; to examine; observation; view; perspective; CL:個|个[ge4] 打不过[打不過] dǎbuguò unable to defeat; to be no match for sb 裂[裂] liè to split; to crack; to break open; to rend 少见[少見] shǎojiàn rare; not familiar (to the speaker); sth rarely experience; hard to see 出自[出自] chūzì to come from 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 愚昧[愚昧] yúmèi ignorant; uneducated; ignorance 名为[名為] míngwéi to be called; to be known as 亡魂[亡魂] wánghún soul of the deceased; departed spirit 停下[停下] tíngxià to stop 敛[斂] liǎn to hold back; to restrain; to control (oneself); to collect; Taiwan pr. [lian4] 势[勢] shì power; influence; potential; momentum; tendency; trend; situation; conditions; outward appearance; sign; gesture; male genitals 积蓄[積蓄] jīxù to save; to put aside; savings 气力[氣力] qìlì strength; energy; vigor; talent 念头[念頭] niàntou thought; idea; intention 动物[動物] dòngwù animal; CL:隻|只[zhi1],群[qun2],個|个[ge4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep17/175 words - 35 min 辜负[辜負] gūfù to fail to live up (to expectations); unworthy (of trust); to let down; to betray (hopes); to disappoint 代[代] dài to substitute; to act on behalf of others; to replace; generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon 碍[礙] ài to hinder; to obstruct; to block 林[林] lín woods; forest; CL:片[pian4]; circle(s) (i.e. specific group of people); a collection (of similar things) 终老[終老] zhōnglǎo to spend one's last years 对不住[對不住] duìbuzhù to let sb down; to be unfair; I'm sorry; pardon me (formal) 众生[眾生] zhòngshēng all living things 命中[命中] mìngzhòng to hit (a target) 山野[山野] shānyě mountain and fields 逊色[遜色] xùnsè inferior (often in the combination 毫無遜色|毫无逊色, not in the least inferior) 遗言[遺言] yíyán words of the deceased; last words of the dying; wisdom of past sages 成仙[成仙] chéngxiān to become immortal 降[降] jiàng to drop; to fall; to come down; to descend 降[降] xiáng to surrender; to capitulate; to subdue; to tame 劫数[劫數] jiéshù predestined fate (Buddhism) 发觉[發覺] fājué to become aware; to detect; to realize; to perceive 布下[布下] bùxià to arrange; to lay out 竹林[竹林] zhúlín bamboo forest 洒满[灑滿] sǎmǎn to sprinkle over sth 无色[無色] wúsè colorless 毒物[毒物] dúwù poisonous substance; poison; toxin; venom 吸入[吸入] xīrù to breathe in; to suck in; to inhale 腐蚀[腐蝕] fǔshí corrosion; to corrode (degrade chemically); to rot; corruption 不择手段[不擇手段] bùzéshǒuduàn by fair means or foul; by hook or by crook; unscrupulously 永[永] yǒng forever; always; perpetual 枯竭[枯竭] kūjié used up; dried up; exhausted (of resources) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep17/189 words - 41 min 不自量力[不自量力] bùzìliànglì to overestimate one's capabilities 打伤[打傷] dǎshāng to injure; to wound; to damage 阎[閻] Yán Yama; gate of village; surname Yan 魔掌[魔掌] mózhǎng the power of sb or sth evil; the clutches (of a bad person etc) 装神弄鬼[裝神弄鬼] zhuāngshénnòngguǐ lit. dress up as God, play the devil (idiom); fig. to mystify; to deceive people; to scam 素来[素來] sùlái consistently; always (in the past and now) 人居[人居] rénjū human habitat 气魄[氣魄] qìpò spirit; boldness; positive outlook; imposing attitude 虚妄[虛妄] xūwàng fabricated 杀伤力[殺傷力] shāshānglì destructive power; harmfulness 找出[找出] zhǎochū to find; to search out 死路[死路] sǐlù dead end; (fig.) the road to disaster 使出[使出] shǐchū to use; to exert 极大[極大] jídà maximum; enormous //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep18/25 words - 7 min 行侠仗义[行俠仗義] xíngxiázhàngyì to be chivalrous 答谢[答謝] dáxiè to express one's thanks 怎么着[怎麼著] zěnmezhāo what?; how?; how about?; whatever; also pr. [zen3 me5 zhe5] 蔓延[蔓延] mànyán to extend; to spread 以毒攻毒[以毒攻毒] yǐdúgōngdú to cure ills with poison (TCM); to fight evil with evil; set a thief to catch a thief; to fight fire with fire 身子骨[身子骨] shēnzigǔ posture; upright posture 冬天[冬天] dōngtiān winter; CL:個|个[ge4] 以往[以往] yǐwǎng in the past; formerly 繁盛[繁盛] fánshèng prosperous; thriving; (of vegetation) luxuriant 双子[雙子] Shuāngzǐ Gemini (star sign) 重现[重現] chóngxiàn to reappear 叔父[叔父] shūfù father's younger brother; uncle 叱咤[叱咤] chìzhà to rebuke angrily 时代[時代] shídài age; era; epoch; period (in one's life); CL:個|个[ge4] 担子[擔子] dànzi carrying pole and the loads on it; burden; task; responsibility; CL:副[fu4] 良心[良心] liángxīn conscience 后脚[後腳] hòujiǎo (one moment ...,) the next ...; trailing foot (in walking) 一头[一頭] yītóu one head; a head full of sth; one end (of a stick); one side; headlong; directly; rapidly; simultaneously 病人[病人] bìngrén sick person; patient; invalid; CL:個|个[ge4] 医书[醫書] yīshū medical book 气门[氣門] qìmén valve (esp. tire valve); accelerator (obsolete term for 油門|油门); stigma (zool.); spiracle 外泄[外泄] wàixiè to leak (usually secret information) 超过[超過] chāoguò to surpass; to exceed; to outstrip 银针[銀針] yínzhēn silver needle (fine needle used in acupuncture) 穴[穴] xué cave; cavity; hole; acupuncture point; Taiwan pr. [xue4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep18/50 words - 18 min 游走[遊走] yóuzǒu wandering; unfixed; to migrate 鸠[鳩] jiū turtledove; (literary) to gather 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 不足挂齿[不足掛齒] bùzúguàchǐ not worth mentioning (idiom) 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 枯木[枯木] kūmù dead tree 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 深奥[深奧] shēn'ào profound; abstruse; recondite; profoundly 恰恰[恰恰] qiàqià exactly; just; precisely 树林[樹林] shùlín woods; grove; forest 便携[便攜] biànxié portable; easy to carry 艳[豔] yàn variant of 艷|艳[yan4] 风华绝代[風華絕代] fēnghuájuédài magnificent style unmatched in his generation (idiom); peerless talent 纷飞[紛飛] fēnfēi to swirl in the air (of thickly falling snowflakes, flower petals etc); to flutter about 娘子[娘子] niángzǐ (dialect) form of address for one's wife; polite form of address for a woman 可好[可好] kěhǎo good or not?; luckily; fortuitously 朝花夕拾[朝花夕拾] Zhāohuāxīshī "Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk", a collection of autobiographical essays by Lu Xun 魯迅|鲁迅[Lu3 Xun4] 煞风景[煞風景] shāfēngjǐng to be an eyesore; (fig.) to spoil the fun; to be a wet blanket 说法[說法] shuōfa way of speaking; wording; formulation; one's version (of events); statement; theory; hypothesis; interpretation 帘[簾] lián hanging screen or curtain 依旧[依舊] yījiù as before; still 结发[結髮] jiéfà (in former times) to bind one's hair on coming of age 长生[長生] chángshēng long life 纷扰[紛擾] fēnrǎo turmoil; unrest; disturbance 众[眾] zhòng many; numerous; crowd; multitude //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep18/75 words - 24 min 誓[誓] shì oath; vow; to swear; to pledge 突[突] tū to dash; to move forward quickly; to bulge; to protrude; to break through; to rush out; sudden; Taiwan pr. [tu2] 星辰[星辰] xīngchén stars 陨落[隕落] yǔnluò to fall down; to decay; to fall from the sky; to die 役[役] yì forced labor; corvée; obligatory task; military service; to use as servant; to enserf; servant (old); war; campaign; battle 冤仇[冤仇] yuānchóu rancor; enmity; hatred resulting from grievances 判[判] pàn to judge; to sentence; to discriminate; to discern; obviously (different) 兆[兆] zhào omen; to foretell; million; mega-; trillion; tera-; billion (old) 莫名[莫名] mòmíng indescribable; ineffable 吩咐[吩咐] fēnfù to tell; to instruct; to command 进宫[進宮] jìngōng to enter the emperor's palace; (slang) to go to jail 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]) 王府[王府] wángfǔ prince's mansion 感染[感染] gǎnrǎn infection; to infect; to influence 风寒[風寒] fēnghán wind chill; cold weather; common cold (medicine) 休养[休養] xiūyǎng to recuperate; to recover; to convalesce 坚决[堅決] jiānjué firm; resolute; determined 宁愿[寧願] nìngyuàn would rather; better 人定[人定] réndìng middle of the night; the dead of night 听天由命[聽天由命] tīngtiānyóumìng to submit to the will of heaven; to resign oneself to fate; to trust to luck 体谅[體諒] tǐliàng to empathize; to allow (for sth); to show understanding; to appreciate 善解人意[善解人意] shànjiěrényì to be good at understanding others (idiom) 射箭[射箭] shèjiàn archery; to shoot an arrow 射[射] shè to shoot; to launch; to allude to; radio- (chemistry) 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 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep18/100 words - 29 min 大病[大病] dàbìng serious illness 拉开[拉開] lākāi to pull open; to pull apart; to space out; to increase 石[石] shí rock; stone; stone inscription; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[ba1 yin1] 藏书[藏書] cángshū to collect books; library collection 学士[學士] xuéshì bachelor's degree; person holding a university degree 府上[府上] fǔshàng (polite) your home; residence 录[錄] lù diary; record; to hit; to copy 修缮[修繕] xiūshàn to renovate; to repair (a building) 修好[修好] xiūhǎo to repair (sth broken); to restore (sth damaged); to establish friendly relations with; (literary) to do meritorious deeds 饶[饒] ráo rich; abundant; exuberant; to add for free; to throw in as bonus; to spare; to forgive; despite; although 侄子[姪子] zhízi brother's son; nephew 松手[鬆手] sōngshǒu to relinquish one's grip; to let go 不争气[不爭氣] bùzhēngqì to be disappointing; to fail to live up to expectations 上车[上車] shàngchē to get on or into (a bus, train, car etc) 普[普] pǔ general; popular; everywhere; universal 盛世[盛世] shèngshì a flourishing period; period of prosperity; a golden age 骜[驁] ào a noble steed (literary); (of a horse) untamed; (fig.) (of a person) headstrong; Taiwan pr. [ao2] 期许[期許] qīxǔ to hope; to expect; expectation(s) 表明[表明] biǎomíng to make clear; to make known; to state clearly; to indicate; known 大气[大氣] dàqì atmosphere (surrounding the earth); imposing; impressive; stylish 喘[喘] chuǎn to gasp; to pant; asthma 自知之明[自知之明] zìzhīzhīmíng knowing oneself (idiom); self-knowledge 纵使[縱使] zòngshǐ even if; even though 无路可逃[無路可逃] wúlùkětáo no way out; nowhere to go; trapped beyond hope of rescue; painted into a corner 帮手[幫手] bāngshǒu helper; assistant //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep18/125 words - 35 min 相聚[相聚] xiāngjù to meet together; to assemble 经脉[經脈] jīngmài channel of TCM 逆流[逆流] nìliú against the stream; adverse current; a countercurrent; fig. reactionary tendency; to go against the trend 血气[血氣] xuèqì blood and vital breath; bloodline (i.e. parentage); valor 增长[增長] zēngzhǎng to grow; to increase 饮鸩止渴[飲鴆止渴] yǐnzhènzhǐkě lit. drinking poison in the hope of quenching one's thirst (idiom); fig. a supposed remedy that only makes matters worse 暴毙[暴斃] bàobì to die suddenly 制[制] zhì system; to control; to regulate; variant of 製|制[zhi4] 破解[破解] pòjiě to break (a bond, constraint etc); to explain; to unravel; to decipher; to decode; to crack (software) 意识[意識] yìshí consciousness; awareness; to be aware; to realize 不符[不符] bùfú inconsistent; not in agreement with; not agree or tally with; not conform to 小辈[小輩] xiǎobèi the younger generation 布置[佈置] bùzhì to put in order; to arrange; to decorate; to fix up; to deploy 平静[平靜] píngjìng tranquil; undisturbed; serene 许[許] xǔ to allow; to permit; to promise; to praise; somewhat; perhaps 分量[分量] fènliang quantity; weight; measure 师范[師範] shīfàn teacher-training; pedagogical; normal (school, e.g. Beijing Normal University) 煌[煌] huáng brilliant 袋[袋] dài pouch; bag; sack; pocket 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 索命[索命] suǒmìng to demand sb's life 受宠若惊[受寵若驚] shòuchǒngruòjīng overwhelmed by favor from superior (humble expr.) 复[複] fù to repeat; to double; to overlap; complex (not simple); compound; composite; double; diplo-; duplicate; overlapping; to duplicate 疑[疑] yí to doubt; to suspect 费工夫[費工夫] fèigōngfu to spend a great deal of time and effort; (of a task) demanding; exacting //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep18/147 words - 41 min 出口成章[出口成章] chūkǒuchéngzhāng (idiom) (of one's speech) eloquent; articulate 挨罚[挨罰] áifá to be punished; to be fined 门口[門口] ménkǒu doorway; gate; CL:個|个[ge4] 碰见[碰見] pèngjiàn to run into; to meet (unexpectedly); to bump into 下雪[下雪] xiàxuě to snow 小瞧[小瞧] xiǎoqiáo (coll.) to look down on; to underestimate 弟兄们[弟兄們] dìxiōngmen brothers; comrades; men; brethren 有劳[有勞] yǒuláo (polite) thank you for your trouble (used when asking a favor or after having received one) 盾[盾] dùn shield; (currency) Vietnamese dong; currency unit of several countries (Indonesian rupiah, Dutch gulden etc) 姚[姚] yáo handsome; good-looking 驱寒[驅寒] qūhán to warm oneself; to expel the cold (TCM) 蜘蛛[蜘蛛] zhīzhū spider 但凡[但凡] dànfán every single; as long as 包括[包括] bāokuò to comprise; to include; to involve; to incorporate; to consist of 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] 失算[失算] shīsuàn to miscalculate; miscalculation 痕[痕] hén scar; traces 隐蔽[隱蔽] yǐnbì to conceal; to hide; covert; under cover 下毒[下毒] xiàdú to put poison in sth; to poison 防范[防範] fángfàn to be on guard; wariness; to guard against; preventive 益处[益處] yìchu benefit 借刀杀人[借刀殺人] jièdāoshārén to lend sb a knife to kill sb; to get sb else to do one's dirty work; to attack using the strength of another (idiom) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep19/25 words - 11 min 岁数[歲數] suìshu age (number of years old) 仇怨[仇怨] chóuyuàn hatred and desire for revenge 梦想[夢想] mèngxiǎng (fig.) to dream of; dream 寻仇[尋仇] xúnchóu to carry out a vendetta against sb 轮番[輪番] lúnfān in turn; one after another 深入[深入] shēnrù to penetrate deeply; thorough 硬撑[硬撐] yìngchēng to make oneself do sth in spite of adversity, pain etc 运转[運轉] yùnzhuǎn to work; to operate; to revolve; to turn around 自杀[自殺] zìshā to kill oneself; to commit suicide; to attempt suicide 主修[主修] zhǔxiū to major in 伤人[傷人] shāngrén to injure sb 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 之际[之際] zhījì during; at the time of 疗[療] liáo to treat; to cure; therapy 祠[祠] cí shrine; to offer a sacrifice 遵命[遵命] zūnmìng to follow your orders; to do as you bid 一言为定[一言為定] yīyánwéidìng one word and it's settled (idiom); It's a deal!; That's settled then. 不带[不帶] bùdài not to have; without; un- 打响[打響] dǎxiǎng to start shooting or firing; to win an initial success; to succeed (of a plan) 不测[不測] bùcè unexpected; measureless; unexpected circumstance; contingency; mishap 不在[不在] bùzài not to be present; to be out; (euphemism) to pass away; to be deceased 扬名[揚名] yángmíng to become famous; to become notorious 强大[強大] qiángdà large; formidable; powerful; strong 罚[罰] fá to punish; to penalize 拜托[拜託] bàituō to request sb to do sth; please! //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep19/50 words - 23 min 爷爷[爺爺] yéye (coll.) father's father; paternal grandfather; CL:個|个[ge4] 老人家[老人家] lǎorénjiā polite term for old woman or man 不堪[不堪] bùkān cannot bear; cannot stand; utterly; extremely 长江后浪推前浪[長江後浪推前浪] ChángJiānghòulàngtuīqiánlàng lit. the rear waves of the Yangtze River drive on those before (idiom); fig. the new is constantly replacing the old; each new generation excels the previous; (of things) to be constantly evolving 勾结[勾結] gōujié to collude with; to collaborate with; to gang up with 偷袭[偷襲] tōuxí to mount a sneak attack; to raid 专门[專門] zhuānmén specialist; specialized; customized 全力[全力] quánlì with all one's strength; full strength; all-out (effort); fully (support) 不省人事[不省人事] bùxǐngrénshì to lose consciousness; unconscious; in a coma 它们[它們] tāmen they (for inanimate objects) 灵魂[靈魂] línghún soul; spirit 凛冽[凜冽] lǐnliè biting cold 倒下[倒下] dǎoxià to collapse; to topple over 快退[快退] kuàituì fast-rewind (media player) 可否[可否] kěfǒu is it possible or not? 出招[出招] chūzhāo to make a move (in martial arts or figuratively) 摆脱[擺脫] bǎituō to break away from; to cast off (old ideas etc); to get rid of; to break away (from); to break out (of); to free oneself from; to extricate oneself 逞[逞] chěng to show off; to flaunt; to carry out or succeed in a scheme; to indulge; to give free rein to 直通[直通] zhítōng to lead directly to 不相上下[不相上下] bùxiāngshàngxià equally matched; about the same 人体[人體] réntǐ human body 千里迢迢[千里迢迢] qiānlǐtiáotiáo from distant parts 免不了[免不了] miǎnbùliǎo unavoidable; can't be avoided 泽[澤] zé pool; pond; (of metals etc) luster; favor or beneficence; damp; moist 交易[交易] jiāoyì (business) transaction; business deal; CL:筆|笔[bi3] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep19/75 words - 26 min 厅[廳] tīng (reception) hall; living room; office; provincial government department 宾客[賓客] bīnkè guests; visitors 毒药[毒藥] dúyào poison 解药[解藥] jiěyào antidote 喉[喉] hóu throat; larynx 潜入[潛入] qiánrù to submerge; to infiltrate; to steal into 谋害[謀害] móuhài to conspire to murder; to plot against sb's life 厚颜无耻[厚顏無恥] hòuyánwúchǐ shameless 明智[明智] míngzhì sensible; wise; judicious; sagacious 世世代代[世世代代] shìshìdàidài for many generations 空闲[空閒] kòngxián idle; free time; leisure; unused (place) 兰[蘭] lán orchid (蘭花|兰花 Cymbidium goeringii); fragrant thoroughwort (蘭草|兰草 Eupatorium fortunei); lily magnolia (木蘭|木兰) 铺垫[鋪墊] pūdiàn to spread out bedding; bedcover 拐弯抹角[拐彎抹角] guǎiwānmòjiǎo lit. going round the curves and skirting the corners (idiom); fig. to speak in a roundabout way; to equivocate; to beat about the bush 宣布[宣布] xuānbù to declare; to announce; to proclaim 储君[儲君] chǔjūn heir apparent to a throne 律[律] lǜ law 例[例] lì example; precedent; rule; case; instance 传承[傳承] chuánchéng to pass on (to future generations); passed on (from former times); a continued tradition; an inheritance 分成[分成] fēnchéng to divide (into); to split a bonus; to break into; tenths; percentage allotment 明达[明達] míngdá reasonable; of good judgment 一致[一致] yīzhì unanimous; identical (views or opinions) 开疆[開疆] kāijiāng to pioneer a frontier area; to open up new territory 或[或] huò maybe; perhaps; might; possibly; or 在野[在野] zàiyě to be out of (political) office; to be out of power //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep19/100 words - 29 min 共有[共有] gòngyǒu to have altogether; in all 大臣[大臣] dàchén chancellor (of a monarchy); cabinet minister 拒之门外[拒之門外] jùzhīménwài to lock one's door and refuse to see sb 沉稳[沉穩] chénwěn steady; calm; unflustered 勇武[勇武] yǒngwǔ brave 可嘉[可嘉] kějiā laudable 天子[天子] tiānzǐ the (rightful) emperor; "Son of Heaven" (traditional English translation) 高台[高台] Gāotái Gaotai county in Zhangye 張掖|张掖[Zhang1 ye4], Gansu 匍匐[匍匐] púfú to crawl; to creep 台下[台下] táixià off the stage; in the audience 血流成河[血流成河] xuèliúchénghé rivers of blood (idiom); bloodbath 日夜[日夜] rìyè day and night; around the clock 变幻[變幻] biànhuàn to change irregularly; to fluctuate 朝代[朝代] cháodài dynasty; reign (of a king) 交替[交替] jiāotì to replace; alternately; in turn 更迭[更迭] gēngdié to alternate; to change 唯独[唯獨] wéidú only; just (i.e. it is only that...); all except; unique 亘古[亙古] gèngǔ throughout time; from ancient times (up to the present) 伤口[傷口] shāngkǒu wound; cut 裂开[裂開] lièkāi to split open 业[業] yè line of business; industry; occupation; job; employment; school studies; enterprise; property; (Buddhism) karma; deed; to engage in; already 走运[走運] zǒuyùn to have good luck; lucky; in luck 惨烈[慘烈] cǎnliè bitter; desperate 格局[格局] géjú structure; pattern; layout 伤心[傷心] shāngxīn to grieve; to be broken-hearted; to feel deeply hurt //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep19/125 words - 35 min 扰[擾] rǎo to disturb 解脱[解脫] jiětuō to untie; to free; to absolve of; to get free of; to extirpate oneself; (Buddhism) to free oneself of worldly worries 不妙[不妙] bùmiào (of a turn of events) not too encouraging; far from good; anything but reassuring 压住[壓住] yāzhù to press down; to crush down; to restrain (anger); to keep down (voice) 仙鹤[仙鶴] xiānhè red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) 平安无事[平安無事] píng'ānwúshì safe and sound (idiom) 围剿[圍剿] wéijiǎo to encircle and annihilate; refers to repeated campaigns of the Guomindang against the communists from 1930 onwards 吃干饭[吃乾飯] chīgānfàn (coll.) to be incompetent; useless; good-for-nothing 别着急[別著急] biézháojí Don't worry! 打探[打探] dǎtàn to make discreet inquiries; to scout out 封锁[封鎖] fēngsuǒ to blockade; to seal off 最少[最少] zuìshǎo at least; minimum; lowest (amount); minimal 调动[調動] diàodòng to transfer; to maneuver (troops etc); movement of personnel; to mobilize; to bring into play 激起[激起] jīqǐ to arouse; to evoke; to cause; to stir up 生命力[生命力] shēngmìnglì vitality 多重[多重] duōchóng multi- (faceted, cultural, ethnic etc) 紫[紫] zǐ purple; violet 外伤[外傷] wàishāng injury; wound; trauma 一大早[一大早] yīdàzǎo at dawn; at first light; first thing in the morning 女生[女生] nǚshēng schoolgirl; female student; girl 谈话[談話] tánhuà talk; conversation; CL:次[ci4] 生涩[生澀] shēngsè unripe; tart; not fully proficient; somewhat shaky 稚嫩[稚嫩] zhìnèn young and tender; puerile; soft and immature 对症下药[對症下藥] duìzhèngxiàyào lit. to prescribe the right medicine for an illness (idiom); fig. to study a problem to find the right way to solve it; to take appropriate steps 街[街] jiē street; CL:條|条[tiao2] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep19/150 words - 40 min 随处[隨處] suíchù everywhere; anywhere 轻视[輕視] qīngshì contempt; contemptuous; to despise; to scorn; scornful 开窍[開竅] kāiqiào to get it straight; to start to understand things properly; enlightenment dawns 暗中[暗中] ànzhōng in the dark; in secret; on the sly; surreptitiously 勾当[勾當] gòudàng shady business 无辜[無辜] wúgū innocent; innocence; not guilty (law) 陆[陸] lù shore; land; continent 无不[無不] wúbù none lacking; none missing; everything is there; everyone without exception 伤亡[傷亡] shāngwáng casualties; injuries and deaths 保全[保全] bǎoquán to save from damage; to preserve; to maintain; to keep in good repair; (Tw) security guard 死伤[死傷] sǐshāng casualties; dead and injured 未知[未知] wèizhī unknown 赶上[趕上] gǎnshàng to keep up with; to catch up with; to overtake; to chance upon; in time for 昏迷[昏迷] hūnmí to lose consciousness; to be in a coma; stupor; coma; stunned; disoriented 救治[救治] jiùzhì to provide critical care (to a patient or a diseased plant) 闺女[閨女] guīnǚ maiden; unmarried woman; daughter 小二[小二] xiǎo'èr waiter 官兵[官兵] guānbīng officers and men 敬重[敬重] jìngzhòng to respect deeply; to revere; to esteem 冒犯[冒犯] màofàn to offend 不外[不外] bùwài not beyond the scope of; nothing more than 出迎[出迎] chūyíng to greet; to go out to meet 休怪[休怪] xiūguài don't blame (sb) 英勇[英勇] yīngyǒng heroic; gallant; valiant 憨[憨] hān silly; simple-minded; foolish; naive; sturdy; tough; heavy (of rope) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep19/154 words - 41 min 模子[模子] múzi mold; matrix; pattern or die 何止[何止] hézhǐ far more than; not just 拆[拆] chāi to tear open; to tear down; to tear apart; to open 屠[屠] tú to slaughter (animals for food); to massacre //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep20/25 words - 8 min 好似[好似] hǎosì to seem; to be like 得救[得救] déjiù to be saved 回光返照[回光返照] huíguāngfǎnzhào final radiance of setting sun; fig. dying flash (of lucidity or activity, prior to demise) 涌[湧] yǒng to bubble up; to rush forth 所向无敌[所向無敵] suǒxiàngwúdí to be invincible; unrivalled 随后[隨後] suíhòu soon after 打通[打通] dǎtōng to open access; to establish contact; to remove a block; to put through (a phone connection) 泄[洩] xiè variant of 泄[xie4] 走路[走路] zǒulù to walk; to go on foot 困难[困難] kùnnan difficult; challenging; straitened circumstances; difficult situation 繁缕[繁縷] fánlǚ common chickweed (Stellaria media) 极其[極其] jíqí extremely 稀有[稀有] xīyǒu uncommon 生死关头[生死關頭] shēngsǐguāntóu the critical moment; life and death crisis 容不得[容不得] róngbudé unable to tolerate; intolerant; unable to bear sth 蹿[躥] cuān to leap up; (coll.) to gush out; to spurt out 路人[路人] lùrén passer-by; stranger 碰巧[碰巧] pèngqiǎo by chance; by coincidence; to happen to 妹妹[妹妹] mèimei younger sister; young woman; CL:個|个[ge4] 恩人[恩人] ēnrén a benefactor; a person who has significantly helped sb else 演戏[演戲] yǎnxì to put on a play; to perform; fig. to pretend; to feign 侄女[姪女] zhínǚ niece; brother's daughter 听话[聽話] tīnghuà to do what one is told; obedient 声势[聲勢] shēngshì fame and power; prestige; influence; impetus; momentum 浩大[浩大] hàodà vast; great; large amount //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep20/50 words - 17 min 营[營] yíng camp; barracks; battalion; to build; to operate; to manage; to strive for 导致[導致] dǎozhì to lead to; to create; to cause; to bring about 皱[皺] zhòu to wrinkle; wrinkled; to crease 眉[眉] méi eyebrow; upper margin 俊美[俊美] jùnměi pretty; handsome 久闻大名[久聞大名] jiǔwéndàmíng your name has been known to me for a long time (polite) 小姑[小姑] xiǎogū husband's younger sister; sister-in-law 鬼门关[鬼門關] guǐménguān the gates of hell 侄儿[姪兒] zhí'ér see 姪子|侄子[zhi2 zi5] 家母[家母] jiāmǔ (polite) my mother 家姐[家姐] jiājiě (polite) my older sister 头儿[頭兒] tóur5 leader 违抗[違抗] wéikàng to disobey 阅[閱] yuè to inspect; to review; to read; to peruse; to go through; to experience 我人[我人] wǒrén we 胆子[膽子] dǎnzi courage; nerve; guts 北方[北方] běifāng north; the northern part a country; China north of the Yellow River 南方[南方] nánfāng south; the southern part of the country; the South 英气[英氣] yīngqì heroic spirit 岛[島] dǎo island; CL:個|个[ge4],座[zuo4] 无稽之谈[無稽之談] wújīzhītán complete nonsense (idiom) 状况[狀況] zhuàngkuàng condition; state; situation; CL:個|个[ge4] 加害[加害] jiāhài to injure 第二次[第二次] dì'èrcì the second time; second; number two 出海[出海] chūhǎi to go out to sea //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep20/75 words - 22 min 下半[下半] xiàbàn second half 废人[廢人] fèirén handicapped person; useless person 小岛[小島] xiǎodǎo isle 蛇岛[蛇島] Shédǎo Shedao or Snake island in Bohai sea 渤海 off Lüshun 旅順|旅顺 on the tip of the Liaoning peninsula, small rocky island famous for snakes 交差[交差] jiāochāi to report back after completion of one's mission 斩杀[斬殺] zhǎnshā to behead 遵守[遵守] zūnshǒu to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement) 诺言[諾言] nuòyán promise 高举[高舉] gāojǔ to lift up; to hold high 金色[金色] jīnsè golden; gold (color) 神鸟[神鳥] shénniǎo supernatural bird 大风[大風] dàfēng gale; CL:場|场[chang2] 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] 高呼[高呼] gāohū to shout loudly 有戏[有戲] yǒuxì (coll.) promising; likely to turn out well 新欢[新歡] xīnhuān new flame; new lover 心怀[心懷] xīnhuái to harbor (thoughts); to cherish; to entertain (illusions) 不轨[不軌] bùguǐ errant 正义[正義] zhèngyì justice; righteousness; just; righteous 尽头[盡頭] jìntóu end; extremity; limit 满嘴[滿嘴] mǎnzuǐ a full mouth of (sth physical); to have the mouth exclusively filled with (a certain language, lies, promises, etc) 胡话[胡話] húhuà nonsense; ridiculous talk; hogwash 彼此彼此[彼此彼此] bǐcǐbǐcǐ no better (or worse) than each other; both in the same boat 强加[強加] qiángjiā to impose; to force upon //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep20/100 words - 27 min 吓唬[嚇唬] xiàhu to scare; to frighten 真身[真身] zhēnshēn the real body (of Buddha or a God); true effigy 回归[回歸] huíguī to return to; to retreat; regression (statistics) 引发[引發] yǐnfā to lead to; to trigger; to initiate; to cause; to evoke (emotions) 诸多[諸多] zhūduō (used for abstract things) a good deal, a lot of 蹊跷[蹊蹺] qīqiāo odd; queer; strange; fishy; Taiwan pr. [xi1 qiao1] 展[展] zhǎn to spread out; to open up; to exhibit; to put into effect; to postpone; to prolong; exhibition 挽回[挽回] wǎnhuí to retrieve; to redeem 不解[不解] bùjiě to not understand; to be puzzled by; indissoluble 反目[反目] fǎnmù to quarrel; to fall out with sb 巨大[巨大] jùdà huge; immense; very large; tremendous; gigantic; enormous 打击[打擊] dǎjī to hit; to strike; to attack; to crack down on sth; blow; (psychological) shock; percussion (music) 乍[乍] zhà at first; suddenly; abruptly; to spread; (of hair) to stand on end; bristling 削弱[削弱] xuēruò to weaken; to impair; to cripple 鱼死网破[魚死網破] yúsǐwǎngpò lit. either the fish dies or the net splits; a life and death struggle (idiom) 高估[高估] gāogū to overestimate; to overrate 懦夫[懦夫] nuòfū coward 念经[念經] niànjīng to recite or chant Buddhist scripture 忽悠[忽悠] hūyou to rock; to sway; to flicker (e.g. of lights reflected on water); to flutter (e.g. of a flag); to trick sb into doing sth; to dupe; to con 多事[多事] duōshì meddlesome; eventful 报信[報信] bàoxìn to notify; to inform 市[市] shì market; city; CL:個|个[ge4] 会合[會合] huìhé to meet; to rendezvous; to merge; to link up; meeting; confluence 一言九鼎[一言九鼎] yīyánjiǔdǐng one word worth nine sacred tripods (idiom); words of enormous weight 骗子[騙子] piànzi swindler; a cheat //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep20/125 words - 32 min 继承者[繼承者] jìchéngzhě successor 门将[門將] ménjiàng official gatekeeper; goalkeeper (soccer, hockey etc) 视[視] shì to look at; to regard; to inspect 扬言[揚言] yángyán to put about (a story, plan, threat etc); to let it be known (esp. of threat or malicious story); to threaten 实话[實話] shíhuà truth 压迫[壓迫] yāpò to oppress; to repress; to constrict; oppression; stress (physics) 凶手[兇手] xiōngshǒu murderer; assassin 大呼小叫[大呼小叫] dàhūxiǎojiào to shout and quarrel; to make a big fuss 皮痒[皮癢] píyǎng (coll.) to need a spanking 地主[地主] dìzhǔ landlord; landowner; host 谊[誼] yì friendship; also pr. [yi2] 周边[周邊] zhōubiān periphery; rim; surroundings; all around; perimeter; peripheral (computing); spin-offs 僧人[僧人] sēngrén monk 久留[久留] jiǔliú to stay for a long time 瞳孔[瞳孔] tóngkǒng pupil (of eye) 溃散[潰散] kuìsǎn defeated; routed 神智[神智] shénzhì mind; wisdom; consciousness 领头[領頭] lǐngtóu to take the lead; to be first to start 变天[變天] biàntiān to undergo change in weather; restoration of reactionary rule or the previous regime 披星戴月[披星戴月] pīxīngdàiyuè to travel or work through night and day; to toil away for long hours 棘手[棘手] jíshǒu thorny (problem); intractable 共存[共存] gòngcún to coexist 天仙[天仙] tiānxiān immortal (esp. female); deity; fairy; Goddess; fig. beautiful woman 高深[高深] gāoshēn profound 外行[外行] wàiháng layman; amateur //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep20/150 words - 37 min 看不懂[看不懂] kànbudǒng unable to make sense of what one is looking at 潜心[潛心] qiánxīn to concentrate fully on sth; single-minded 修道[修道] xiūdào to practice Daoism 偏殿[偏殿] piāndiàn side palace hall; side chamber 等候[等候] děnghòu to wait; to wait for 十四[十四] shísì fourteen; 14 困惑[困惑] kùnhuò bewildered; perplexed; confused; difficult problem; perplexity 解答[解答] jiědá answer; explanation; solution (to a math equation) 高深莫测[高深莫測] gāoshēnmòcè profound mystery 答[答] dá reply; answer; return; respond; echo 掺[摻] shǎn to grasp 家事[家事] jiāshì family matters; domestic affairs; housework 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) 幸亏[幸虧] xìngkuī fortunately; luckily 治愈[治癒] zhìyù to cure 仙岛[仙島] xiāndǎo island of the immortals 途[途] tú way; route; road 访[訪] fǎng to visit; to call on; to seek; to inquire; to investigate 斗气[鬥氣] dòuqì to have a grudge against 耳闻[耳聞] ěrwén to hear of; to hear about 诺[諾] nuò to consent; to promise; (literary) yes! 差事[差事] chāishi errand; assignment; job; commission; CL:件[jian4]; see also 差使[chai1 shi5] 办事[辦事] bànshì to handle (affairs); to work 搭把手[搭把手] dābǎshǒu to help out 收获[收穫] shōuhuò to harvest; to reap; to gain; crop; harvest; profit; gain; bonus; reward //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep20/175 words - 40 min 海边[海邊] hǎibiān coast; seaside; seashore; beach 东边[東邊] dōngbian east; east side; eastern part; to the east of 西边[西邊] xībiān west; west side; western part; to the west of 午后[午後] wǔhòu afternoon 新鲜[新鮮] xīnxiān fresh (experience, food etc); freshness; novel; uncommon 贝壳[貝殼] bèiké shell; conch; cowry; mother of pearl; hard outer skin; also pr. [bei4 qiao4] 不值[不值] bùzhí not worth 渔船[漁船] yúchuán fishing boat; CL:條|条[tiao2] 捕[捕] bǔ to catch; to seize; to capture 港口[港口] gǎngkǒu port; harbor 艘[艘] sōu classifier for ships; Taiwan pr. [sao1] 大旗[大旗] dàqí banner 雪松[雪松] xuěsōng cedar tree; cedarwood 驶[駛] shǐ to gallop; speedily; to proceed to; to pilot (ship, plane etc); to sail 海里[海里] hǎilǐ nautical mile 牢靠[牢靠] láokào firm and solid; robust; reliable 螃蟹[螃蟹] pángxiè crab; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 鼎鼎大名[鼎鼎大名] dǐngdǐngdàmíng famous; celebrated 海鲜[海鮮] hǎixiān seafood 乌龟[烏龜] wūguī tortoise; cuckold 斑[斑] bān spot; colored patch; stripe; spotted; striped; variegated 童叟无欺[童叟無欺] tóngsǒuwúqī cheating neither old nor young (idiom); treating youngsters and old folk equally scrupulously; Our house offers sincere treatment to all and fair trade to old and young alike. 威武[威武] wēiwǔ might; formidable 当地[當地] dāngdì local 打听[打聽] dǎting to ask about; to make some inquiries; to ask around //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep20/186 words - 41 min 官家[官家] guānjiā emperor; government; official 旗帜[旗幟] qízhì ensign; flag 图案[圖案] tú'àn design; pattern 徽[徽] huī badge; emblem; insignia; crest; logo; coat of arms 范畴[範疇] fànchóu category 商城[商城] shāngchéng shopping center; department store 商业[商業] shāngyè business; trade; commerce 经济[經濟] jīngjì economy; economic 中心[中心] zhōngxīn center; heart; core; CL:個|个[ge4] 宝库[寶庫] bǎokù treasure-house; treasury; treasure-trove (often fig., book of treasured wisdom) 首富[首富] shǒufù richest individual; top millionaire //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep21/25 words - 4 min 名不副实[名不副實] míngbùfùshí the name does not reflect the reality (idiom); more in name than in fact; Reality does not live up to the name.; Excellent theory, but the practice does not bear it out. 四面[四面] sìmiàn all sides 破洞[破洞] pòdòng a hole 小雪[小雪] Xiǎoxuě Xiaoxue or Lesser Snow, 20th of the 24 solar terms 二十四節氣|二十四节气 22nd November-6th December 名副其实[名副其實] míngfùqíshí not just in name only, but also in reality (idiom) 墨者[墨者] Mòzhě Mohist; follower of Mohist school 倒闭[倒閉] dǎobì to go bankrupt; to close down 全天[全天] quántiān whole day 带路[帶路] dàilù to lead the way; to guide; to show the way; fig. to instruct 商船[商船] shāngchuán merchant ship 深海[深海] shēnhǎi deep sea 出行[出行] chūxíng to go out somewhere (relatively short trip); to set off on a journey (longer trip) 招募[招募] zhāomù to recruit; to enlist 六十[六十] liùshí sixty; 60 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 金子[金子] jīnzi gold 户[戶] hù a household; door; family 上船[上船] shàngchuán to get on the boat 凫水[鳧水] fúshuǐ to swim 凶[兇] xiōng terrible; fearful 剧毒[劇毒] jùdú highly toxic; extremely poisonous 毒液[毒液] dúyè venom; poisonous fluid 提取[提取] tíqǔ to withdraw (money); to collect (left luggage); to extract; to refine 蛇毒[蛇毒] shédú snake venom 珍贵[珍貴] zhēnguì precious //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep21/50 words - 7 min 大量[大量] dàliàng great amount; large quantity; bulk; numerous; generous; magnanimous 粉[粉] fěn powder; cosmetic face powder; food prepared from starch; noodles or pasta made from any kind of flour; whitewash; white; pink 驱[驅] qū to expel; to urge on; to drive; to run quickly 考核[考核] kǎohé to examine; to check up on; to assess; to review; appraisal; review; evaluation 有钱能使鬼推磨[有錢能使鬼推磨] yǒuqiánnéngshǐguǐtuīmò lit. money will make the Devil turn millstones (idiom); fig. with money, you can do anything you like 在行[在行] zàiháng to be adept at sth; to be an expert in a trade or profession 鸡贼[雞賊] jīzéi (dialect) stingy; miserly; crafty; cunning 花钱[花錢] huāqián to spend money 有钱人[有錢人] yǒuqiánrén rich person; the rich 驯化[馴化] xùnhuà to tame; to domesticate 不得了[不得了] bùdéliǎo desperately serious; disastrous; extremely; exceedingly 鄙人[鄙人] bǐrén your humble servant; I 梁[梁] liáng roof beam; beam (structure); bridge 人群[人群] rénqún crowd 骚乱[騷亂] sāoluàn disturbance; riot; to create a disturbance 惊扰[驚擾] jīngrǎo to alarm; to agitate 误伤[誤傷] wùshāng to injure accidentally; accidental injury 不易[不易] bùyì not easy to do sth; difficult; unchanging 助益[助益] zhùyì benefit; help 雷阵雨[雷陣雨] léizhènyǔ thunder shower 在编[在編] zàibiān to be on the regular payroll; to be on the permanent staff 编[編] biān to weave; to plait; to organize; to group; to arrange; to edit; to compile; to write; to compose; to fabricate 坦荡[坦蕩] tǎndàng magnanimous; broad and level 堂堂正正[堂堂正正] tángtángzhèngzhèng displaying strength and discipline; impressive; upright and frank; square 假名[假名] jiǎmíng false name; pseudonym; alias; pen name; the Japanese kana scripts; hiragana 平假名[ping2 jia3 ming2] and katakana 片假名[pian4 jia3 ming2] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep21/75 words - 10 min 何须[何須] héxū there is no need; why should 本地人[本地人] běndìrén native person (of a country) 小城[小城] xiǎochéng small town 穹[穹] qióng vault; dome; the sky 浮[浮] fú to float; superficial; floating; unstable; movable; provisional; temporary; transient; impetuous; hollow; inflated; to exceed; superfluous; excessive; surplus 山巅[山巔] shāndiān summit 三条[三條] sāntiáo three of a kind (poker) 蛇胆[蛇膽] shédǎn snake gall (used in TCM) 琉璃[琉璃] liúli colored glass; ceramic glaze 偶然[偶然] ǒurán incidentally; occasional; occasionally; by chance; randomly 古籍[古籍] gǔjí ancient text; antique books 殿后[殿後] diànhòu to bring up the rear 漫天[漫天] màntiān lit. to fill the whole sky; everywhere; as far as the eye can see 姻缘[姻緣] yīnyuán a marriage predestined by fate 帐[帳] zhàng covering veil; canopy; screen; tent; variant of 賬|账[zhang4] 相会[相會] xiānghuì to meet together 滴[滴] dī a drop; to drip 壮阳[壯陽] zhuàngyáng (TCM) to build up one's kidney yang; to boost male sex drive 直白[直白] zhíbái frank; open; blunt 舍身[捨身] shěshēn to give one's life 赴[赴] fù to go; to visit (e.g. another country); to attend (a banquet etc) 二来[二來] èrlái secondly, ... 博学[博學] bóxué learned; erudite 天涯海角[天涯海角] tiānyáhǎijiǎo the ends of the earth; separated worlds apart 原地[原地] yuándì (in) the original place; the place where one currently is; place of origin; local (product) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep21/100 words - 13 min 冒险[冒險] màoxiǎn to take risks; to take chances; foray; adventure 出航[出航] chūháng to set out (on a trip) 深厚[深厚] shēnhòu deep; profound 虚空[虛空] xūkōng void; hollow; empty 捞[撈] lāo to fish up; to dredge up 爽快[爽快] shuǎngkuai refreshed; rejuvenated; frank and straightforward 风度[風度] fēngdù elegance (for men); elegant demeanor; grace; poise 翩翩[翩翩] piānpiān elegant; graceful; smart; to dance lightly 气宇[氣宇] qìyǔ bearing; manner 事实上[事實上] shìshíshàng in fact; in reality; actually; as a matter of fact; de facto; ipso facto 城府[城府] chéngfǔ subtle; shrewd; sophisticated 知音[知音] zhīyīn intimate friend; soul mate 掏[掏] tāo to fish out (from pocket); to scoop 窝子[窩子] wōzi lair; den; stronghold 拙[拙] zhuō awkward; clumsy; dull; inelegant; (polite) my; Taiwan pr. [zhuo2] 费用[費用] fèiyòng cost; expenditure; expense; CL:筆|笔[bi3],個|个[ge4] 认出[認出] rènchū recognition; to recognize 接连[接連] jiēlián on end; in a row; in succession 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 危难[危難] wēinàn calamity 命中注定[命中註定] mìngzhōngzhùdìng decreed by fate (idiom); destined; fated 丈[丈] zhàng measure of length, ten Chinese feet (3.3 m); to measure; husband; polite appellation for an older male 光芒[光芒] guāngmáng rays of light; brilliant rays; radiance 天神[天神] tiānshén god; deity 光头[光頭] guāngtóu shaven head; bald head; to go bareheaded; hatless //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep21/125 words - 21 min 行当[行當] hángdang profession; role (acting) 凝神[凝神] níngshén with rapt attention 记不住[記不住] jìbuzhù can't remember 老路[老路] lǎolù old road; familiar way; beaten track; conventional behavior 创造[創造] chuàngzào to create; to bring about; to produce; to set (a record) 收工[收工] shōugōng to stop work for the day (generally of laborers); to knock off 气质[氣質] qìzhì temperament; personality traits; manners 豪迈[豪邁] háomài bold; open-minded; heroic 帝王[帝王] dìwáng regent; monarch 游侠[遊俠] yóuxiá knight-errant 式[式] shì type; form; pattern; style 天经地义[天經地義] tiānjīngdìyì lit. heaven's law and earth's principle (idiom); fig. right and proper; right and unalterable; a matter of course 接触[接觸] jiēchù to touch; to contact; access; in touch with 自刎[自刎] zìwěn to commit suicide by cutting one's own throat 肤浅[膚淺] fūqiǎn skin-deep; superficial; shallow 第一眼[第一眼] dìyīyǎn at first glance; at first sight 时光[時光] shíguāng time; era; period of time 相伴[相伴] xiāngbàn to accompany sb; to accompany each other 一连串[一連串] yīliánchuàn a succession of; a series of 瓦解[瓦解] wǎjiě to collapse; to disintegrate; to crumble 明确[明確] míngquè clear-cut; definite; explicit; to clarify; to specify; to make definite 遭受[遭受] zāoshòu to suffer; to sustain (loss, misfortune) 重创[重創] zhòngchuāng to inflict heavy losses; to inflict serious damage 靠不住[靠不住] kàobuzhù unreliable 踪[蹤] zōng footprint; trace; tracks //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep21/150 words - 25 min 分崩离析[分崩離析] fēnbēnglíxī to collapse and fall apart (idiom); to break up; falling to pieces 紧紧[緊緊] jǐnjǐn closely; tightly 绑[綁] bǎng to tie; bind or fasten together; to kidnap 坐镇[坐鎮] zuòzhèn (of a commanding officer) to keep watch; to oversee 土包子[土包子] tǔbāozi country bumpkin; boor; unsophisticated country person (humble, applied to oneself); burial mound 大海[大海] dàhǎi sea; ocean 完美[完美] wánměi perfect; perfection; perfectly 好手[好手] hǎoshǒu expert; professional 尽快[盡快] jìnkuài see 儘快|尽快[jin3 kuai4] 行李[行李] xíngli luggage; CL:件[jian4] 蟒袍[蟒袍] mǎngpáo official robe worn by ministers during the Ming 明 (1368-1644) and Qing 清 (1644-1911) dynasties 大内[大內] Dànèi Tanei township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan 宦官[宦官] huànguān court eunuch 服饰[服飾] fúshì apparel; clothing and personal adornment 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] 净身[凈身] jìngshēn to purify one's body (i.e. to get castrated) 争执[爭執] zhēngzhí to dispute; to disagree; to argue opinionatedly; to wrangle 权势[權勢] quánshì power; influence 强迫[強迫] qiǎngpò to compel; to force 逼人[逼人] bīrén pressing; threatening 无意[無意] wúyì inadvertent; accidental; to have no intention of (doing sth) 叨[叨] dāo garrulous 队伍[隊伍] duìwǔ ranks; troops; queue; line; procession; CL:個|个[ge4],支[zhi1],條|条[tiao2] 渊[淵] yuān deep pool; deep; profound 过多[過多] guòduō too many; excessive //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep21/175 words - 29 min 戾气[戾氣] lìqì evil tendencies; vicious currents; antisocial behavior 过重[過重] guòzhòng overweight (luggage) 列入[列入] lièrù to include on a list 太祖[太祖] tàizǔ Great Ancestor (posthumous title, e.g. for the founder of a dynasty) 休想[休想] xiūxiǎng don't think (that); don't imagine (that) 身穿[身穿] shēnchuān to wear; wearing (a uniform) 缕[縷] lǚ strand; thread; detailed; in detail; classifier for wisps (of smoke, mist or vapor), strands, locks (of hair) 阔气[闊氣] kuòqi lavish; generous; bounteous; prodigal 单独[單獨] dāndú alone; by oneself; on one's own 公务[公務] gōngwù official business 不通[不通] bùtōng to be obstructed; to be blocked up; to be impassable; to make no sense; to be illogical 一线[一線] yīxiàn front line 佼佼者[佼佼者] jiǎojiǎozhě well-known figure; excellent (person, company etc) 孤身[孤身] gūshēn alone; lonely 那阵[那陣] nàzhèn at that time; then 仗[仗] zhàng weaponry; to hold (a weapon); to wield; to rely on; to depend on; war; battle 决战[決戰] juézhàn decisive battle 章[章] zhāng chapter; section; clause; movement (of symphony); seal; badge; regulation; order 无人不知[無人不知] wúrénbùzhī known to everybody 不见不散[不見不散] bùjiànbùsàn lit. Even if we don't see each other, don't give up and leave (idiom); fig. Be sure to wait!; See you there! 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) 公立[公立] gōnglì public (e.g. school, hospital) 卑劣[卑劣] bēiliè base; mean; despicable 手段[手段] shǒuduàn method; means (of doing sth); strategy; trick; CL:個|个[ge4] 回航[回航] huíháng to return to port //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep21/200 words - 32 min 太监[太監] tàijiàn court eunuch; palace eunuch 怂[慫] sǒng terrified 随行[隨行] suíxíng to accompany 一览[一覽] yīlǎn an overview; at a glance 钦佩[欽佩] qīnpèi to admire; to look up to; to respect sb greatly 地带[地帶] dìdài zone; CL:個|个[ge4] 珍宝[珍寶] zhēnbǎo a treasure 刀枪不入[刀槍不入] dāoqiāngbùrù lit. impervious to sword or spear (idiom); fig. invulnerable; untouchable; thick-skinned; impervious to criticism 孩童[孩童] háitóng child 伍[伍] wǔ squad of five soldiers; to associate with; five (banker's anti-fraud numeral) 壮[壯] zhuàng to strengthen; strong; robust 合身[合身] héshēn well-fitting (of clothes) 价格[價格] jiàgé price; CL:個|个[ge4] 昂贵[昂貴] ángguì expensive; costly 负担[負擔] fùdān burden; to bear a burden 以至于[以至於] yǐzhìyú down to; up to; to the extent that... 铸造[鑄造] zhùzào to cast (pour metal into a mold) 吴[吳] Wú surname Wu; area comprising southern Jiangsu, northern Zhejiang and Shanghai; name of states in Southern China at different historical periods 六甲[六甲] Liùjiǎ Liuchia township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan 破产[破產] pòchǎn to go bankrupt; to become impoverished; bankruptcy 鼎鼎[鼎鼎] dǐngdǐng great; very important 读[讀] dú to read; to study; reading of word (i.e. pronunciation), similar to 拼音[pin1 yin1] 惯[慣] guàn accustomed to; used to; indulge; to spoil (a child) 育[育] yù to have children; to raise or bring up; to educate 赌鬼[賭鬼] dǔguǐ gambling addict //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep21/225 words - 41 min 别无选择[別無選擇] biéwúxuǎnzé to have no other choice 引荐[引薦] yǐnjiàn to recommend sb; to give a referral 飘忽不定[飄忽不定] piāohūbùdìng to drift without a resting place (idiom); roving; errant; vagrant; erratic 画蛇添足[畫蛇添足] huàshétiānzú lit. draw legs on a snake (idiom); fig. to ruin the effect by adding sth superfluous; to overdo it 夸下海口[誇下海口] kuāxiahǎikǒu see 誇海口|夸海口[kua1 hai3 kou3] 汗颜[汗顏] hànyán to blush with shame (literary) 海上[海上] hǎishàng maritime 行凶[行兇] xíngxiōng violent crime; to commit a violent act (assault or murder) 恙[恙] yàng sickness 把酒言欢[把酒言歡] bǎjiǔyánhuān to drink and chat merrily (idiom) 小气[小氣] xiǎoqì stingy; miserly; narrow-minded; petty 收留[收留] shōuliú to offer shelter; to have sb in one's care 自不量力[自不量力] zìbùliànglì to overestimate one's capabilities (idiom) 提早[提早] tízǎo ahead of schedule; sooner than planned; to bring forward (to an earlier time) 心理[心理] xīnlǐ mental; psychological 航行[航行] hángxíng to sail; to fly; to navigate 荡荡[蕩蕩] dàngdàng fluttering 估算[估算] gūsuàn assessment; evaluation 饯行[餞行] jiànxíng to give a farewell dinner 吉利[吉利] jílì auspicious; lucky; propitious 岸上[岸上] ànshàng ashore; on the riverbank 险境[險境] xiǎnjìng critical circumstances; risky conditions; danger zone 过意不去[過意不去] guòyìbùqù to feel very apologetic 本名[本名] běnmíng original name; real name; personal name 扔下[扔下] rēngxià to throw down; to drop (bomb) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep21/230 words - 41 min 庇护[庇護] bìhù asylum; shelter; to shield; to put under protection; to take under one's wing 甘愿[甘願] gānyuàn willingly 获罪[獲罪] huòzuì to commit a crime 丢掉[丟掉] diūdiào to lose; to throw away; to discard; to cast away 流落[流落] liúluò to wander about destitute; to be stranded //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep22/25 words - 5 min 世俗[世俗] shìsú profane; secular; worldly 财主[財主] cáizhǔ rich man; moneybags 上岸[上岸] shàng'àn to go ashore; to climb ashore 刁难[刁難] diāonàn to be hard on sb; to deliberately make things difficult 每月[每月] měiyuè each month 招待[招待] zhāodài to receive (guests); to entertain; reception 酒吧[酒吧] jiǔbā bar; pub; saloon; CL:家[jia1] 忠心[忠心] zhōngxīn good faith; devotion; loyalty; dedication 攀[攀] pān to climb (by pulling oneself up); to implicate; to claim connections of higher status 居心不良[居心不良] jūxīnbùliáng to harbor evil intentions (idiom) 眼光[眼光] yǎnguāng gaze; insight; foresight; vision; way of looking at things 潭[潭] tán deep pool; pond; pit (dialect); depression 湘[湘] Xiāng abbr. for Hunan 湖南 province in south central China; abbr. for Xiangjiang river in Hunan province 名酒[名酒] míngjiǔ a famous wine 制[製] zhì to manufacture; to make 取出[取出] qǔchū to take out; to extract; to draw out 淡淡[淡淡] dàndàn faint; dim; dull; insipid; unenthusiastic; indifferent 绵[綿] mián silk floss; continuous; soft; weak; mild-mannered (dialect) 节日[節日] jiérì holiday; festival; CL:個|个[ge4] 新丰[新豐] Xīnfēng Xinfeng County in Shaoguan 韶關|韶关[Shao2 guan1], Guangdong; Xinfeng or Hsinfeng township in Hsinchu County 新竹縣|新竹县[Xin1 zhu2 Xian4], northwest Taiwan 盏[盞] zhǎn a small cup; classifier for lamps 蹭[蹭] cèng to rub against; to walk slowly; (coll.) to freeload 稀奇[稀奇] xīqí rare; strange 坛[罈] tán earthen jar 喝光[喝光] hēguāng to drink up; to finish (a drink) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep22/50 words - 11 min 外出[外出] wàichū to go out; to go away (on a trip etc) 偷窃[偷竊] tōuqiè to steal; to pilfer 赠与[贈與] zèngyǔ variant of 贈予|赠予[zeng4 yu3] 小白[小白] xiǎobái (slang) novice; greenhorn; fool; idiot; abbr. for 小白臉|小白脸[xiao3 bai2 lian3], pretty boy 浩气[浩氣] hàoqì vast spirit; nobility of spirit 所知[所知] suǒzhī known; what one knows 第二天[第二天] dì'èrtiān next day; the morrow 突飞猛进[突飛猛進] tūfēiměngjìn to advance by leaps and bounds 福[福] fú good fortune; happiness; luck 烈酒[烈酒] lièjiǔ strong alcoholic drink 诗意[詩意] shīyì poetry; poetic quality or flavor 少有[少有] shǎoyǒu rare; infrequent 奇人[奇人] qírén an eccentric; odd person; person of extraordinary talent 抬[抬] tái to lift; to raise; (of two or more persons) to carry 马步[馬步] mǎbù horse stance (martial arts) 蹲[蹲] dūn to crouch; to squat; to stay (somewhere) 实际[實際] shíjì reality; practice; practical; realistic; real; actual 教坏[教壞] jiāohuài to misguide; to corrupt (sb) 有何贵干[有何貴幹] yǒuhéguìgàn What (noble errand) brings you here?; May I help you?; What can I do for you? 风波[風波] fēngbō disturbance; crisis; disputes; restlessness; CL:場|场[chang2] 金榜[金榜] jīnbǎng lit. tablet with inscription in gold; pass list for the top imperial examinations; roll of honor 乌[烏] wū crow; black 变为[變為] biànwéi to change into 惋惜[惋惜] wǎnxī to regret; to feel that it is a great pity; to feel sorry for sb 澹[澹] dàn tranquil; placid; quiet //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep22/75 words - 16 min 持刀[持刀] chídāo to hold a knife; knife-wielding 拳头[拳頭] quántou fist; clenched fist; CL:個|个[ge4]; competitive (product) 垫[墊] diàn pad; cushion; mat; to pad out; to fill a gap; to pay for sb; to advance (money) 底[底] dǐ background; bottom; base; end (of the month, year etc); remnants; (math.) radix; base 明年[明年] míngnián next year 轮[輪] lún wheel; disk; ring; steamship; to take turns; to rotate; by turn; classifier for big round objects: disk, or recurring events: round, turn 人杰[人傑] rénjié outstanding talent; wise and able person; illustrious individual 辈出[輩出] bèichū to come forth in large numbers 口传[口傳] kǒuchuán orally transmitted 顾名思义[顧名思義] gùmíngsīyì as the name implies 上榜[上榜] shàngbǎng to appear on the public roll of successful examinees (i.e. pass an exam); to make the list; (of a song) to hit the charts 争论[爭論] zhēnglùn to argue; to debate; to contend; argument; contention; controversy; debate; CL:次[ci4],場|场[chang3] 自此[自此] zìcǐ since then; henceforth 跌[跌] diē to fall; to tumble; to trip; (of prices etc) to drop; Taiwan pr. [die2] 必然[必然] bìrán inevitable; certain; necessity 意料之中[意料之中] yìliàozhīzhōng to come as no surprise; as expected 并列[並列] bìngliè to stand side by side; to be juxtaposed 榜首[榜首] bǎngshǒu top of the list 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 烂熟[爛熟] lànshú well cooked; to know thoroughly 抓紧时间[抓緊時間] zhuājǐnshíjiān to snatch time; to rush; to hurry (up); to seize the moment 有用[有用] yǒuyòng useful 春天[春天] chūntiān spring (season); CL:個|个[ge4] 茫茫[茫茫] mángmáng boundless; vast and obscure 辨认[辨認] biànrèn to recognize; to identify //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep22/100 words - 24 min 方位[方位] fāngwèi direction; points of the compass; bearing; position; azimuth 防止[防止] fángzhǐ to prevent; to guard against; to take precautions 特意[特意] tèyì specially; intentionally 分辨[分辨] fēnbiàn to distinguish; to differentiate; to resolve 星术[星術] xīngshù astrology 互相[互相] hùxiāng each other; mutually; mutual 浸[浸] jìn to immerse; to soak; to steep; gradually 纳闷[納悶] nàmèn puzzled; bewildered 准时[準時] zhǔnshí on time; punctual; on schedule 暗流[暗流] ànliú undercurrent 桨[槳] jiǎng oar; paddle 见谅[見諒] jiànliàng please forgive me 有种[有種] yǒuzhǒng to have guts; to have courage; to be brave 气息[氣息] qìxī breath; smell; odor; flavor 出生地[出生地] chūshēngdì birthplace 不能不[不能不] bùnéngbù have to; cannot but 手指[手指] shǒuzhǐ finger; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 头顶[頭頂] tóudǐng top of the head 抚[撫] fǔ to comfort; to console; to stroke; to caress; an old term for province or provincial governor 授[授] shòu to teach; to instruct; to award; to give 山崖[山崖] shānyá cliff 掌击[掌擊] zhǎngjī to slap 眉心[眉心] méixīn (the space) between the eyebrows 身心[身心] shēnxīn body and mind; mental and physical 厚[厚] hòu thick; deep or profound; kind; generous; rich or strong in flavor; to favor; to stress //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep22/125 words - 30 min 紊乱[紊亂] wěnluàn disorder; chaos 脉搏[脈搏] màibó pulse (both medical and figurative) 果真[果真] guǒzhēn really; as expected; sure enough; if indeed...; if it's really... 会谈[會談] huìtán talks; discussions; CL:次[ci4] 改天[改天] gǎitiān another day; some other time; to find another day (for appointment etc); to take a rain check 仙境[仙境] xiānjìng fairyland; wonderland; paradise 求得[求得] qiúdé to ask for sth and receive it; to try to obtain; to look for and obtain 别离[別離] biélí to take leave of; to leave; separation 全新[全新] quánxīn all new; completely new 体魄[體魄] tǐpò physique; build 哪门子[哪門子] nǎménzi (coll.) (emphasizing a rhetorical question) what; what kind; why on earth 静坐[靜坐] jìngzuò to sit quietly; to meditate; to stage a sit-in 神思[神思] shénsī state of mind 一品[一品] yīpǐn superb; first-rate; (of officials in imperial times) the highest rank 至高[至高] zhìgāo paramount; supremacy 相像[相像] xiāngxiàng to resemble one another; to be alike; similar 道家[道家] Dàojiā Daoist School of the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), based on the teachings of Laozi or Lao-tze 老子[Lao3 zi3] (c. 500 BC-) and Zhuangzi 庄子 (369-286 BC) 仙气[仙氣] xiānqì magic breath 愿望[願望] yuànwàng desire; wish 堕[墮] duò to fall; to degenerate 不寒而栗[不寒而慄] bùhán'érlì shiver all over though not cold; tremble with fear; shudder 卖身[賣身] màishēn to prostitute oneself; to sell oneself into slavery 葬[葬] zàng to bury (the dead); to inter 普通人[普通人] pǔtōngrén ordinary person; private citizen; people; the person in the street 不及[不及] bùjí to fall short of; not as good as; too late //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep22/150 words - 38 min 黄龙[黃龍] Huánglóng Huanglong county in Yan'an 延安[Yan2 an1], Shaanxi 清风[清風] qīngfēng cool breeze; fig. pure and honest 道人[道人] dàorén Taoist devotee (honorific) 晚年[晚年] wǎnnián one's later years 造诣[造詣] zàoyì level of mastery (of a skill or area of knowledge); (archaic) to pay a visit to sb 上前[上前] shàngqián to advance; to step forward 寻访[尋訪] xúnfǎng to inquire after; to look for (sb) 拗不过[拗不過] niùbuguò can't persuade; unable to make (sb) change their mind; unable to resist (sb) 救活[救活] jiùhuó to bring back to life 尸骨[屍骨] shīgǔ skeleton of the dead 飘散[飄散] piāosàn to waft (through the air); to drift 生老病死[生老病死] shēnglǎobìngsǐ lit. to be born, to grow old, to get sick and to die; fig. the fate of humankind (i.e. mortality) 扭转[扭轉] niǔzhuǎn to reverse; to turn around (an undesirable situation); (mechanics) torsion 退路[退路] tuìlù a way out; a way to retreat; leeway 稀粥[稀粥] xīzhōu water gruel; thin porridge 做工[做工] zuògōng to work with one's hands; manual work; workmanship 早死[早死] zǎosǐ early demise; untimely death 饼[餅] bǐng round flat cake; cookie; cake; pastry; CL:張|张[zhang1] 蝼蚁[螻蟻] lóuyǐ lit. mole cricket and ants; fig. tiny individuals with no power 碍眼[礙眼] àiyǎn to be an irksome presence (i.e. sth or sb one wishes were not there) 真面目[真面目] zhēnmiànmù true identity; true colors 本能[本能] běnnéng instinct 洞[洞] dòng cave; hole; zero (unambiguous spoken form when spelling out numbers); CL:個|个[ge4] 执着[執著] zhízhuó to be strongly attached to; to be dedicated; to cling to 一见倾心[一見傾心] yījiànqīngxīn love at first sight //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep22/156 words - 40 min 玥[玥] yuè pearl used in sacrifice 瑶[瑤] yáo jade; precious stone; mother-of-pearl; nacre; precious; used a complementary honorific 假扮[假扮] jiǎbàn to impersonate; to act the part of sb; to disguise oneself as sb else 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 相遇[相遇] xiāngyù to meet; to encounter; to come across 傻瓜[傻瓜] shǎguā idiot; fool //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep23/25 words - 15 min 遗忘[遺忘] yíwàng to become forgotten; to forget 任性[任性] rènxìng willful; headstrong; unruly 紧急[緊急] jǐnjí urgent; emergency 日来[日來] rìlái in the past few days; lately 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 (䷨) 陨[隕] yǔn to fall; meteor; to perish; see also 殞|殒[yun3] 通道[通道] tōngdào (communications) channel; thoroughfare; passage 幸好[幸好] xìnghǎo fortunately 平分秋色[平分秋色] píngfēnqiūsè to both share the limelight; to both have an equal share of 酿成[釀成] niàngchéng to form gradually; to lead to 身躯[身軀] shēnqū body 复活[復活] fùhuó to revive; (lit. and fig.) to come back to life; (religion) resurrection 岸[岸] àn bank; shore; beach; coast; CL:個|个[ge4] 外力[外力] wàilì external force; pressure from outside 暗淡[暗淡] àndàn dark; dim (light); dull (color); drab; (fig.) gloomy; bleak 古[古] gǔ ancient; old; paleo- 篇[篇] piān sheet; piece of writing; bound set of bamboo slips used for record keeping (old); classifier for written items: chapter, article 卷[捲] juǎn to roll (up); to sweep up; to carry on; roll 伪书[偽書] wěishū forged book; book of dubious authenticity; misattributed book; Apocrypha 道破[道破] dàopò to expose; to reveal 天机[天機] tiānjī mystery known only to heaven (archaic); inscrutable twist of fate; fig. top secret 来源[來源] láiyuán source (of information etc); origin 无恙[無恙] wúyàng in good health 得以[得以] déyǐ able to; so that sb can; enabling; in order to; finally in a position to; with sth in view 物是人非[物是人非] wùshìrénfēi things have remained the same, but people have changed //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep23/50 words - 29 min 须发[鬚髮] xūfà hair and beard 如故[如故] rúgù as before; as usual; (to be) like old friends 有如[有如] yǒurú to be like sth; similar to; alike 师从[師從] shīcóng to study under (a teacher) 搏[搏] bó to fight; to combat; to seize; (of heart) to beat 渺[渺] miǎo (of an expanse of water) vast; distant and indistinct; tiny or insignificant 开路[開路] kāilù to open up a path; to make one's way through; to construct a road; (electricity) open circuit 剑柄[劍柄] jiànbǐng sword hilt 剑尖[劍尖] jiànjiān point; sharp end 决斗[決鬥] juédòu to duel; a duel; decisive struggle 承受[承受] chéngshòu to bear; to support; to inherit 忘掉[忘掉] wàngdiào to forget 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 青天[青天] qīngtiān clear sky; blue sky; upright and honorable (official) 用完[用完] yòngwán used up; finished 一瞬间[一瞬間] yīshùnjiān split second 风骨[風骨] fēnggǔ strength of character; vigorous style (of calligraphy) 阴柔[陰柔] yīnróu gentle and reserved; soft; feminine 用功[用功] yònggōng diligent; industrious (in one's studies); to study hard; to make great effort 乱窜[亂竄] luàncuàn to flee in disarray; to scatter 发作[發作] fāzuò to flare up; to break out 连同[連同] liántóng together with; along with 阴[陰] yīn overcast (weather); cloudy; shady; Yin (the negative principle of Yin and Yang); negative (electric.); feminine; moon; implicit; hidden; genitalia 一点一点[一點一點] yīdiǎnyīdiǎn little by little; bit by bit; gradually 含[含] hán to keep; to contain; to suck (keep in your mouth without chewing) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep23/75 words - 35 min 惜[惜] xī to cherish; to begrudge; to pity; Taiwan pr. [xi2] 人之常情[人之常情] rénzhīchángqíng human nature (idiom); a behavior that is only natural 心上人[心上人] xīnshàngrén sweetheart; one's beloved 楼上[樓上] lóushàng upstairs 成人[成人] chéngrén adult 福气[福氣] fúqi good fortune; a blessing 无异[無異] wúyì nothing other than; to differ in no way from; the same as; to amount to 人世[人世] rénshì the world; this world; the world of the living 护法[護法] hùfǎ to keep the law; to protect Buddha's teachings; protector of Buddhist law (i.e. temple donor) 风景[風景] fēngjǐng scenery; landscape; CL:個|个[ge4] 不复[不復] bùfù no longer; no more 腹[腹] fù abdomen; stomach; belly 不比[不比] bùbǐ unlike 得要[得要] děiyào to need; must 醉酒[醉酒] zuìjiǔ to get drunk 祀[祀] sì to sacrifice; to offer libation to 祭典[祭典] jìdiǎn sacrificial ceremony; religious festival 写下[寫下] xiěxià to write down 排除[排除] páichú to eliminate; to remove; to exclude; to rule out 阻力[阻力] zǔlì resistance; drag 疼爱[疼愛] téng'ài to love dearly 置于[置于] zhìyú to place; to put (at or in a position); to be located 上将[上將] shàngjiàng general; admiral; air chief marshal 安危[安危] ānwēi safety and danger; safety 全场[全場] quánchǎng everyone present; the whole audience; across-the-board; unanimously; whole duration (of a competition or match) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep23/100 words - 40 min 黄色[黃色] huángsè yellow (color); pornographic 关乎[關乎] guānhū to relate to; concerning; about 国运[國運] guóyùn fate of the nation 局势[局勢] júshì situation; state (of affairs) 踢[踢] tī to kick; to play (e.g. soccer); (slang) butch (in a lesbian relationship) 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) 海风[海風] hǎifēng sea breeze; sea wind (i.e. from the sea) 咸[鹹] xián salted; salty; stingy; miserly 腥[腥] xīng fishy (smell) 檀[檀] tán sandalwood; hardwood; purple-red 从没[從沒] cóngméi never (in the past); never did 子嗣[子嗣] zǐsì son; heir 万贯[萬貫] wànguàn ten thousand strings of cash; very wealthy; millionaire 不近人情[不近人情] bùjìnrénqíng not amenable to reason; unreasonable 鼠[鼠] shǔ rat; mouse; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 仪[儀] yí apparatus; rites; appearance; present; ceremony 衡量[衡量] héngliáng to weigh; to examine; to consider 谦[謙] qiān modest 辽远[遼遠] liáoyuǎn distant; far away; remote 盛开[盛開] shèngkāi blooming; in full flower 掩[掩] yǎn to cover up; to close; to surprise 喜悦[喜悅] xǐyuè happy; joyous 畏[畏] wèi to fear 大声[大聲] dàshēng loud voice; in a loud voice; loudly 破口[破口] pòkǒu tear or rupture; to have a tear (e.g. in one's clothes); without restraint (e.g. of swearing) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep23/102 words - 41 min 共同点[共同點] gòngtóngdiǎn common ground 巧合[巧合] qiǎohé coincidence; coincidental; to coincide //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep24/25 words - 5 min 脸色[臉色] liǎnsè complexion; look 苍白[蒼白] cāngbái pale; wan 祭祀[祭祀] jìsì to offer sacrifices to the gods or ancestors 大典[大典] dàdiǎn ceremony; collection of classical writings 职责[職責] zhízé duty; responsibility; obligation 所在[所在] suǒzài place; location; (after a noun) place where it is located 花哨[花哨] huāshao garish; gaudy 主帅[主帥] zhǔshuài (military) commander-in-chief; (sports) team manager; coach 诊断[診斷] zhěnduàn diagnosis; to diagnose 突发[突發] tūfā to burst out suddenly; sudden outburst 昏厥[昏厥] hūnjué to faint 危及[危及] wēijí to endanger; to jeopardize; a danger (to life, national security etc) 处于[處於] chǔyú to be in (some state, position, or condition) 昏睡[昏睡] hūnshuì sleep; drowse when unconscious; lethargic sleep; lethargy 太师[太師] tàishī imperial tutor 董[董] dǒng to supervise; to direct; director 共同[共同] gòngtóng common; joint; jointly; together; collaborative 统管[統管] tǒngguǎn unified administration 以下[以下] yǐxià that level or lower; that amount or less; the following 进出[進出] jìnchū to enter or exit; to go through 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. 军官[軍官] jūnguān officer (military) 密[密] mì secret; confidential; close; thick; dense 印[印] yìn to print; to mark; to engrave; a seal; a print; a stamp; a mark; a trace; image 府邸[府邸] fǔdǐ mansion house; official residence //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep24/50 words - 11 min 朝臣[朝臣] cháochén court councilor 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) 防[防] fáng to protect; to defend; to guard against; to prevent 用意[用意] yòngyì intention; purpose 另一方面[另一方面] lìngyīfāngmiàn on the other hand; another aspect 病重[病重] bìngzhòng seriously ill 门槛[門檻] ménkǎn doorstep; sill; threshold; fig. knack or trick (esp. scheme to get sth cheaper) 虎符[虎符] hǔfú tiger tally (a two-piece object made in the shape of a tiger, used in ancient China as proof of authority. One half of a tally could be issued to a military officer and this would be matched with the other half when verification was required.) 麾下[麾下] huīxià troops; subordinates; (honorific appellation for a general) 将士[將士] jiàngshì officers and soldiers 传递[傳遞] chuándì to transmit; to pass on to sb else; (math.) transitive 图谋[圖謀] túmóu to conspire 大肆[大肆] dàsì wantonly; without restraint (of enemy or malefactor); unbridled 有理[有理] yǒulǐ reasonable; justified; right; (math.) rational 一字[一字] yīzì in a row; in a line 半年[半年] bànnián half a year 政[政] zhèng political; politics; government 活跃[活躍] huóyuè active; lively; excited; to enliven; to brighten up 执掌[執掌] zhízhǎng to wield (power etc) 晕倒[暈倒] yūndǎo to faint; to swoon; to black out; to become unconscious 朝野[朝野] cháoyě all levels of society; the imperial court and the ordinary people 江山[江山] jiāngshān rivers and mountains; landscape; country 可儿[可兒] kě'ér a person after one's heart (charming person); capable person 王位[王位] wángwèi title of king; kingship 草莽[草莽] cǎomǎng a rank growth of grass; uncultivated land; wilderness //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep24/75 words - 18 min 罔[罔] wǎng to deceive; there is none; old variant of 網|网[wang3] 后代[後代] hòudài descendant; progeny; posterity; later ages; later generations 独子[獨子] dúzǐ only son 高攀[高攀] gāopān social climbing; to claim connections with people in higher social class 叛乱[叛亂] pànluàn armed rebellion 白虎[白虎] Báihǔ White Tiger (the seven mansions of the west sky); (slang) hairless female genitalia 抵抗[抵抗] dǐkàng to resist; resistance 逃亡[逃亡] táowáng to flee; flight (from danger); fugitive 隐姓埋名[隱姓埋名] yǐnxìngmáimíng to conceal one's identity; living incognito 市井[市井] shìjǐng marketplace; town; the street (urban milieu); the haunts of the common people 刑部[刑部] Xíngbù Ministry of Justice (in imperial China) 述[述] shù to state; to tell; to narrate; to relate 造反[造反] zàofǎn to rebel; to revolt 动乱[動亂] dòngluàn turmoil; upheaval; unrest 侮辱[侮辱] wǔrǔ to insult; to humiliate; dishonor 查出[查出] cháchū to find out; to discover 真相[真相] zhēnxiàng the truth about sth; the actual facts 逗弄[逗弄] dòunòng to tease; to provoke; to play with (a child, animal etc) 症状[症狀] zhèngzhuàng symptom (of an illness) 倒像[倒像] dàoxiàng inverted image; reversed image (e.g. upside down) 失落[失落] shīluò to lose (sth); to drop (sth); to feel a sense of loss; frustrated; disappointment; loss 极力[極力] jílì to make a supreme effort; at all costs 挽救[挽救] wǎnjiù to save; to remedy; to rescue 近年来[近年來] jìnniánlái for the past few years 国泰民安[國泰民安] guótàimín'ān the country prospers, the people at peace (idiom); peace and prosperity //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep24/100 words - 23 min 四海升平[四海升平] sìhǎishēngpíng lit. all four oceans are peaceful; worldwide peace (idiom) 旧部[舊部] jiùbù one's former subordinates 重罚[重罰] zhòngfá to punish severely 破关[破關] pòguān to solve or overcome (a difficult problem); to beat (a video game) 连战[連戰] LiánZhàn Lien Chan (1936-), Taiwanese politician, former vice-president and chairman of Guomintang 唐璜[唐璜] tánghuáng a dandy; a fop; Don Juan; a ladies man 还手[還手] huánshǒu to hit back; to retaliate 派系[派系] pàixì sect; faction 借势[借勢] jièshì to borrow sb's authority; to seize an opportunity 诞生[誕生] dànshēng to be born 断然[斷然] duànrán resolute; definitive; categorically; absolutely 作风[作風] zuòfēng style; style of work; way 透露[透露] tòulù to leak out; to divulge; to reveal 讯息[訊息] xùnxī information; news; message; text message or SMS 康复[康復] kāngfù to recuperate; to recover (health); to convalesce 党[黨] dǎng party; association; club; society; CL:個|个[ge4] 背弃[背棄] bèiqì abandon; desert; renounce 盟约[盟約] méngyuē contract of alliance; oath or treaty between allies 过程[過程] guòchéng course of events; process; CL:個|个[ge4] 蛊惑[蠱惑] gǔhuò to entice; to lead astray 炼[鍊] liàn variant of 鏈|链[lian4], chain; variant of 煉|炼[lian4] 奇异[奇異] qíyì fantastic; bizarre; odd; exotic; astonished 法门[法門] fǎmén gate to enlightment (Buddhism); Buddhism; way; method; (old) south gate of a palace 茧子[繭子] jiǎnzi callus (patch or hardened skin); corns (on feet); also 趼子 品酒[品酒] pǐnjiǔ to taste wine; to sip wine //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep24/125 words - 26 min 酒后[酒後] jiǔhòu after drinking; under the influence of alcohol 进一步[進一步] jìnyībù one step further; to move forward a step; further onwards 心境[心境] xīnjìng mood; mental state; frame of mind 卖关子[賣關子] màiguānzi to keep listeners in suspense (in storytelling); to keep people on tenterhooks 御医[御醫] yùyī imperial physician 差遣[差遣] chāiqiǎn to send (on errand) 效劳[效勞] xiàoláo to serve (in some capacity); to work for 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 开饭[開飯] kāifàn to serve a meal 黎[黎] lí (literary) black; dark; many; multitude 上尉[上尉] shàngwèi captain (military rank) 禁军[禁軍] jìnjūn imperial guard 刺客[刺客] cìkè assassin 悄无声息[悄無聲息] qiǎowúshēngxī quietly; noiselessly 皇宫[皇宮] huánggōng imperial palace 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 当夜[當夜] dāngyè on that night 起初[起初] qǐchū originally; at first; at the outset 极好[極好] jíhǎo fabulous; superb; excellent 病倒[病倒] bìngdǎo to fall ill; to be stricken with an illness 荒废[荒廢] huāngfèi to abandon (cultivated fields); no longer cultivated; to lie waste; wasted; to neglect (one's work or study) 冷宫[冷宮] lěnggōng (in literature and opera) a place to which a monarch banishes a wife or concubine who falls from favor; (fig.) the doghouse; a state of disfavor 刺杀[刺殺] cìshā to assassinate; (military) to fight with a bayonet; (baseball) to put out (a baserunner) 爬[爬] pá to crawl; to climb; to get up or sit up 蚂蚁[螞蟻] mǎyǐ ant //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep24/150 words - 30 min 所料[所料] suǒliào expectation; what one anticipates 自打[自打] zìdǎ (coll.) since 传播[傳播] chuánbō to disseminate; to propagate; to spread 任人宰割[任人宰割] rènrénzǎigē to get trampled on (idiom); to be taken advantage of 北面[北面] běimiàn northern side; north 英[英] yīng hero; outstanding; excellent; (literary) flower; blossom 默默[默默] mòmò in silence; not speaking 留驻[留駐] liúzhù to keep stationed (of troops); to remain as a garrison 避开[避開] bìkāi to avoid; to evade; to keep away from 一月[一月] Yīyuè January; first month (of the lunar year) 禁令[禁令] jìnlìng prohibition; ban 闷[悶] mèn bored; depressed; melancholy; sealed; airtight; tightly closed 省心[省心] shěngxīn to cause no trouble; to be spared worry; worry-free 重罪[重罪] zhòngzuì serious crime; felony 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 队[隊] duì squadron; team; group; CL:個|个[ge4] 斥候[斥候] chìhòu to reconnoiter; to scout; scout 剿[剿] jiǎo to destroy; to extirpate 敌国[敵國] díguó enemy country 分内[分內] fènnèi one's job or duty; within one's remit 朝廷[朝廷] cháotíng court; imperial household; dynasty 东北[東北] dōngběi northeast 辣[辣] là hot (spicy); pungent 憋屈[憋屈] biēqū sullen 底牌[底牌] dǐpái cards in one's hand; (fig.) undisclosed strength or information; hidden trump //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep24/175 words - 36 min 怎能[怎能] zěnnéng how can? 没底[沒底] méidǐ unsure; uncertain; unending 架子[架子] jiàzi shelf; frame; stand; framework; airs; arrogance 西南[西南] xīnán southwest 散播[散播] sànbō to spread; to disperse; to disseminate 狙[狙] jū macaque; to spy; to lie in ambush 另一半[另一半] lìngyībàn other half; fig. spouse; one's better half 收拢[收攏] shōulǒng to draw to oneself; to gather up; to collect; to fold up (an umbrella, wings etc); to assemble (a party of persons); to rope in (some people) 筹谋[籌謀] chóumóu to work out a strategy; to come up with a plan for 传出[傳出] chuánchū to transmit outwards; to disseminate; efferent (nerve) 绯红[緋紅] fēihóng crimson; scarlet 色[色] sè color; CL:種|种[zhong3]; look; appearance; sex 王子[王子] wángzǐ prince; son of a king 称号[稱號] chēnghào name; term of address; title 响亮[響亮] xiǎngliàng loud and clear; resounding 相配[相配] xiāngpèi to match; well-suited 敌手[敵手] díshǒu opponent; substantial adversary; worthy match; antagonist; in the enemy's hands 寂寞[寂寞] jìmò lonely; lonesome; (of a place) quiet; silent 西面[西面] xīmiàn west side; west 无用[無用] wúyòng useless; worthless 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] 待命[待命] dàimìng to be on call; to be on standby 集结[集結] jíjié to assemble; to concentrate; to mass; to build up; to marshal 我辈[我輩] wǒbèi (literary) we; us 军士[軍士] jūnshì soldier; noncommssioned officer (NCO) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep24/192 words - 40 min 效力[效力] xiàolì effectiveness; positive effect; to serve (in some capacity) 理应[理應] lǐyīng should; ought to 援[援] yuán to help; to assist; to aid 出兵[出兵] chūbīng to send troops 皇上[皇上] huángshang the emperor; Your majesty the emperor; His imperial majesty 钦定[欽定] qīndìng compiled and published by Imperial command (old) 国事[國事] guóshì affairs of the nation; politics 往外[往外] wǎngwài out; outbound; departing 地动[地動] dìdòng earthquake (old term) 精卫[精衛] Jīngwèi mythological bird, reincarnation of drowned daughter Nüwa 女娃[Nu:3 wa2] of Fiery Emperor 炎帝[Yan2 di4] 加官晋爵[加官晉爵] jiāguānjìnjué to confer a title an official position 封地[封地] fēngdì feudal fiefdom; land held as a vassal in feudal society; enfeoffment 幼弟[幼弟] yòudì younger brother 血战[血戰] xuèzhàn bloody battle 荣耀[榮耀] róngyào honor; glory 流淌[流淌] liútǎng to flow 血路[血路] xuèlù desperate getaway (from a battlefield); to cut a bloody path out of a battlefield //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep25/25 words - 9 min 全军[全軍] quánjūn all-army; all-military 笨蛋[笨蛋] bèndàn fool; idiot 堪称[堪稱] kānchēng can be rated as; can be said to be 庆幸[慶幸] qìngxìng to rejoice; to be glad 十万八千里[十萬八千里] shíwànbāqiānlǐ light-years (apart); a million miles (apart); (i.e. indicates a huge difference or a huge distance) 孤独[孤獨] gūdú lonely; solitary 举[舉] jǔ to lift; to hold up; to cite; to enumerate; to act; to raise; to choose; to elect; act; move; deed 圣地[聖地] shèngdì holy land (of a religion); sacred place; shrine; holy city (such as Jerusalem, Mecca etc); center of historic interest 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 花把式[花把式] huābǎshì expert flower grower 挑衅[挑釁] tiǎoxìn to provoke; provocation 冷嘲热讽[冷嘲熱諷] lěngcháorèfěng frigid irony and scorching satire (idiom); to mock and ridicule 习性[習性] xíxìng character acquired through long habit; habits and properties 谦逊[謙遜] qiānxùn humble; modest; unpretentious; modesty 热血[熱血] rèxuè hot blood; warm-blooded (animal); endothermic (physiology) 拖延时间[拖延時間] tuōyánshíjiān to procrastinate; to stall for time; to filibuster 拖延[拖延] tuōyán to delay; to put off; to procrastinate 呸[呸] pēi pah!; bah!; pooh!; to spit (in contempt) 此路不通[此路不通] cǐlùbùtōng this road is blocked; fig. This method does not work.; Doing this is no good. 后人[後人] hòurén later generation 情分[情分] qíngfèn mutual affection; friendship 乘龙[乘龍] chénglóng to ride the dragon; to die (of emperors and kings) 凄凉[淒涼] qīliáng desolate (place) 去年[去年] qùnián last year 映[映] yìng to reflect (light); to shine; to project (an image onto a screen etc) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep25/50 words - 16 min 继承人[繼承人] jìchéngrén heir; successor 结论[結論] jiélùn conclusion; verdict; CL:個|个[ge4]; to conclude; to reach a verdict 逊[遜] xùn to abdicate; modest; yielding; unpretentious; inferior to; (slang) to suck 二甲[二甲] èrjiǎ 2nd rank of candidates who passed the imperial examination (i.e. 4th place and up) 孝敬[孝敬] xiàojìng to show filial respect; to give presents (to one's elders or superiors); to support one's aged parents 凄[淒] qī intense cold; frigid; dismal; grim; bleak; sad; mournful 繁华[繁華] fánhuá flourishing; bustling 气候[氣候] qìhòu climate; atmosphere; situation; CL:種|种[zhong3] 居民[居民] jūmín resident; inhabitant 迁[遷] qiān to move; to shift; to change (a position or location etc); to promote 破败[破敗] pòbài to defeat; to crush (in battle); beaten; ruined; destroyed; in decline 戏称[戲稱] xìchēng to jokingly call; jocular appellation 尤其是[尤其是] yóuqíshì especially; most of all; above all; in particular 季节[季節] jìjié time; season; period; CL:個|个[ge4] 三倍[三倍] sānbèi triple 酒钱[酒錢] jiǔqián tip 自家[自家] zìjiā oneself; one's own family 门前[門前] ménqián in front of the door 文雅[文雅] wényǎ elegant; refined 庄园[莊園] zhuāngyuán manor; feudal land; villa and park 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 盛[盛] shèng flourishing; vigorous; magnificent; extensively 亮出[亮出] liàngchū to suddenly reveal; to flash (one's ID, a banknote etc) 害臊[害臊] hàisào to be bashful; to feel ashamed 庐[廬] lú hut //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep25/75 words - 28 min 迁徙[遷徙] qiānxǐ to migrate; to move 燕子[燕子] yànzi swallow 转头[轉頭] zhuǎntóu to turn one's head; to change direction; U-turn; volte face; to repent 围绕[圍繞] wéirào to revolve around; to center on (an issue) 残留[殘留] cánliú to remain; left over; surplus; remnant 盘旋[盤旋] pánxuán to spiral; to circle; to go around; to hover; to orbit 城外[城外] chéngwài outside of a city 受难[受難] shòunàn to suffer a calamity; to suffer (e.g. under torture); distress 百姓[百姓] bǎixìng common people 撤军[撤軍] chèjūn to withdraw troops; to retreat 要冲[要衝] yàochōng road hub; major crossroad 防御[防禦] fángyù defense; to defend 迅猛[迅猛] xùnměng quick and violent 仍然[仍然] réngrán still; yet 虚张声势[虛張聲勢] xūzhāngshēngshì (false) bravado; to bluff 重塑[重塑] chóngsù to reconstruct (an art object); to remodel 磨砺[磨礪] mólì to sharpen on grindstone; to improve oneself by practice 阻碍[阻礙] zǔ'ài to obstruct; to hinder; to block; obstruction; hindrance 天枢[天樞] Tiānshū alpha Ursae Majoris 天璇[天璇] tiānxuán beta Ursae Majoris in the Big Dipper 天玑[天璣] tiānjī gamma Ursae Majoris in the Big Dipper 天权[天權] tiānquán delta Ursae Majoris in the Big Dipper 玉衡[玉衡] yùhéng epsilon Ursae Majoris in the Big Dipper 开阳[開陽] Kāiyáng zeta Ursae Majoris in the Big Dipper; Kaiyang county in Guiyang 貴陽|贵阳[Gui4 yang2], Guizhou 作茧[作繭] zuòjiǎn to make a cocoon //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep25/100 words - 32 min 恍然[恍然] huǎngrán suddenly (understand sth); in a flash 苍茫[蒼茫] cāngmáng boundless; vast; hazy (distant horizon) 骸骨[骸骨] háigǔ skeleton; skeletal remains 林立[林立] línlì to stand in great numbers 桀骜不驯[桀驁不馴] jié'àobùxùn arrogant and obstinate (idiom); unyielding 野马[野馬] yěmǎ feral horse; free-roaming horse; wild horse 小马[小馬] xiǎomǎ colt; pony 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 戒备[戒備] jièbèi to take precautions; to guard against (emergency) 犬[犬] quǎn dog; Kangxi radical 94 孱弱[孱弱] chánruò delicate; frail; impotent; weak 吃力[吃力] chīlì to entail strenuous effort; to toil at a task; strenuous; laborious; strain 策马[策馬] cèmǎ to urge on a horse using a whip or spurs 过誉[過譽] guòyù to praise too much; I really don't deserve so much praise 擅自[擅自] shànzì without permission 无碍[無礙] wú'ài without inconvenience; unimpeded; unhindered; unobstructed; unfettered; unhampered 共谋[共謀] gòngmóu to scheme together; to conspire; joint plan; conspiracy 惦记[惦記] diànjì to think of; to keep thinking about; to be concerned about 抵挡[抵擋] dǐdǎng to resist; to hold back; to stop; to ward off; to withstand 追逐[追逐] zhuīzhú to chase; to pursue vigorously 信不过[信不過] xìnbùguò to distrust; to be suspicious 轻信[輕信] qīngxìn to easily trust; gullible; naïve 意图[意圖] yìtú intent; intention; to intend 安然[安然] ānrán safely; peacefully; at a rest 可靠[可靠] kěkào reliable //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep25/112 words - 40 min 大路[大路] dàlù avenue; CL:條|条[tiao2] 冷酷[冷酷] lěngkù grim; unfeeling; callous 爹娘[爹娘] diēniáng (dialect) parents 远门[遠門] yuǎnmén (to go to) distant parts; faraway; a distant relative 今后[今後] jīnhòu hereafter; henceforth; in the future; from now on 暖和[暖和] nuǎnhuo warm; nice and warm 大雨[大雨] dàyǔ heavy rain; CL:場|场[chang2] 冻僵[凍僵] dòngjiāng frozen stiff; numb with cold 羞辱[羞辱] xiūrǔ to baffle; to humiliate; shame; dishonor; humiliation 扛[扛] káng to carry on one's shoulder; (fig.) to take on (a burden, duty etc) 吞吞吐吐[吞吞吐吐] tūntūntǔtǔ to hum and haw (idiom); to mumble as if hiding sth; to speak and break off, then start again; to hold sth back 连累[連累] liánlěi to involve; to implicate sb; to spread to others (harm, trouble, damage etc) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep26/25 words - 13 min 息怒[息怒] xīnù to calm down; to quell one's anger 铁骑[鐵騎] tiěqí armored horses; crack horsemen 软[軟] ruǎn soft; flexible 宅子[宅子] zháizi house; residence 豪华[豪華] háohuá luxurious 地皮[地皮] dìpí lot; section of land; ground 夸张[誇張] kuāzhāng to exaggerate; overstated; exaggerated; hyperbole; (coll.) excessive; ridiculous; outrageous 镜湖[鏡湖] Jìnghú Jinghu district of Wuhu city 蕪湖市|芜湖市[Wu2 hu2 shi4], Anhui 看病[看病] kànbìng to visit a doctor; to see a patient 吵醒[吵醒] chǎoxǐng to wake sb up with a noise 早来[早來] zǎolái to come early; already; early 雪片[雪片] xuěpiàn snowflake 迎战[迎戰] yíngzhàn to meet the enemy head-on 尽职[盡職] jìnzhí to discharge one's duties; conscientious 悲伤[悲傷] bēishāng sad; sorrowful 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 死里逃生[死裡逃生] sǐlǐtáoshēng mortal danger, escape alive (idiom); a narrow escape; to survive by the skin of one's teeth 凭什么[憑什麼] píngshénme (spoken) why?; for which reason? 拖累[拖累] tuōlěi to encumber; to be a burden on; to implicate 告退[告退] gàotuì to petition for retirement (old); to ask for leave to withdraw; to ask to be excused 知情[知情] zhīqíng to know the facts; to understand; to be familiar with the situation 灵位[靈位] língwèi memorial tablet 追查[追查] zhuīchá to try to find out; to trace; to track down 总部[總部] zǒngbù general headquarters 基地[基地] jīdì base (of operations); industrial or military base; al-Qaeda //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep26/50 words - 19 min 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 俗气[俗氣] súqì tacky; inelegant; in poor taste; vulgar; banal 名状[名狀] míngzhuàng to express; to describe 羞耻[羞恥] xiūchǐ (a feeling of) shame 聚在一起[聚在一起] jùzàiyīqǐ to get together 乐趣[樂趣] lèqù delight; pleasure; joy 梦见[夢見] mèngjiàn to dream about (sth or sb); to see in a dream 转身[轉身] zhuǎnshēn (of a person) to turn round; to face about; (of a widow) to remarry (archaic) 谋士[謀士] móushì skilled manipulator; tactician; strategist; advisor; counsellor 第一步[第一步] dìyībù step one; first step 举办[舉辦] jǔbàn to conduct; to hold 宴席[宴席] yànxí banquet; feast 说得上[說得上] shuōdeshàng can be counted or regarded as; to be able to tell or answer; to deserve mention 年头[年頭] niántóu start of the year; whole year; a particular year; period; days; epoch; a year's harvest 拟[擬] nǐ to plan to; to draft (a plan); to imitate; to assess; to compare; pseudo- 名单[名單] míngdān list of names 王公[王公] wánggōng princes and dukes; aristocrat 贵族[貴族] guìzú lord; nobility; nobleman; noblewoman; aristocrat; aristocracy 或是[或是] huòshì or; either one or the other 商贩[商販] shāngfàn trader; peddler 大户[大戶] dàhù great family; rich family; large landlord; conspicuous spender or consumer 命脉[命脈] mìngmài lifeline 拉拢[拉攏] lālǒng to rope in; fig. to involve sb; to entice 威慑[威懾] wēishè to cower by military force; deterrence 忙活[忙活] mánghuo to be really busy; pressing business //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep26/75 words - 24 min 京城[京城] jīngchéng capital of a country 下九流[下九流] xiàjiǔliú the lowest professions 宣示[宣示] xuānshì to vow; to pledge 刀刃[刀刃] dāorèn knife blade; crucial point 浮出[浮出] fúchū to emerge 水面[水面] shuǐmiàn water surface 手刃[手刃] shǒurèn to kill with one's own hand 大部分[大部分] dàbùfen in large part; the greater part; the majority 请帖[請帖] qǐngtiě invitation card; written invitation 地点[地點] dìdiǎn place; site; location; venue; CL:個|个[ge4] 折煞[折煞] zhéshā variant of 折殺|折杀[zhe2 sha1] 奚落[奚落] xīluò to taunt; to ridicule; to jeer at; to treat coldly; to abandon 三甲[三甲] sānjiǎ 3rd rank of candidates who passed the imperial examination 出榜[出榜] chūbǎng to publish class list of successful exam candidates 位次[位次] wèicì place (in numbered sequence); degree on employment scale 经年[經年] jīngnián for years; year after year 气宇轩昂[氣宇軒昂] qìyǔxuān'áng to have an imposing or impressive appearance; impressive appearance; straight and impressive looking 安好[安好] ānhǎo safe and sound; well 解渴[解渴] jiěkě to quench 大爷[大爺] dàye (coll.) father's older brother; uncle; term of respect for older man 宰[宰] zǎi to slaughter livestock; to govern or rule; to cheat customers; imperial official in dynastic China 闲话[閒話] xiánhuà digression; gossip; complaint; scandal; CL:段[duan4] 应有尽有[應有盡有] yīngyǒujìnyǒu everything that should be here is here (idiom); all one can think of is on hand; to have all one needs 牡蛎[牡蠣] mǔlì oyster 肚[肚] dù belly //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep26/100 words - 28 min 奶[奶] nǎi breast; milk; to breastfeed 羹[羹] gēng soup 珍[珍] zhēn precious thing; treasure; culinary delicacy; rare; valuable; to value highly 脍[膾] kuài chopped meat or fish 厨[廚] chú kitchen 哄[哄] hōng roar of laughter (onom.); hubbub; to roar (as a crowd) 晌午[晌午] shǎngwǔ noon 夜半[夜半] yèbàn midnight 损失[損失] sǔnshī loss; damage; CL:個|个[ge4]; to lose; to suffer damage 不差[不差] bùchà not bad; OK 颤[顫] chàn to tremble; to shiver; to shake; to vibrate; Taiwan pr. [zhan4] 食材[食材] shícái (food) ingredient 隐居[隱居] yǐnjū to live in seclusion 说定[說定] shuōdìng to agree on; to settle on 规格[規格] guīgé standard; norm; specification 僭越[僭越] jiànyuè to usurp; to overstep one's authority 试问[試問] shìwèn I would like to ask (usually used rhetorically); one might well ask 设[設] shè to set up; to arrange; to establish; to found; to display 请柬[請柬] qǐngjiǎn invitation card; written invitation 头头[頭頭] tóutóu head; chief 商家[商家] shāngjiā merchant; business; enterprise 密切[密切] mìqiè close; familiar; intimate; closely (related); to foster close ties; to pay close attention 自作自受[自作自受] zìzuòzìshòu to reap what one has sown (idiom); to stew in one's own juice 禀报[稟報] bǐngbào to report (to one's superior) 国家[國家] guójiā country; nation; state; CL:個|个[ge4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep26/125 words - 37 min 病情[病情] bìngqíng state of an illness; patient's condition 心病[心病] xīnbìng anxiety; sore point; secret worry; mental disorder; heart disease (medicine) 拍[拍] pāi to pat; to clap; to slap; to swat; to take (a photo); to shoot (a film); racket (sports); beat (music) 强求[強求] qiǎngqiú to insist on; to demand; to impose 薄礼[薄禮] bólǐ my meager gift (humble) 正午[正午] zhèngwǔ midday; noon; noonday 反馈[反饋] fǎnkuì to send back information; feedback 梗[梗] gěng branch; stem; stalk; CL:根[gen1]; to block; to hinder; (Tw) interesting, fresh, or amusing subject matter or scenario 周围[周圍] zhōuwéi surroundings; environment; to encompass 圈[圈] quān circle; ring; loop; classifier for loops, orbits, laps of race etc; CL:個|个[ge4]; to surround; to circle 人员[人員] rényuán staff; crew; personnel; CL:個|个[ge4] 忽视[忽視] hūshì to neglect; to ignore 把握[把握] bǎwò to grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance; certainty; sure (of the outcome) 赐予[賜予] cìyǔ to grant; to bestow 放不下[放不下] fàngbuxià not to have room to put sth; to be unable to let go 陆续[陸續] lùxù in turn; successively; one after the other; bit by bit 到场[到場] dàochǎng to show up; present (at the scene) 掌柜[掌櫃] zhǎngguì shopkeeper 亲近[親近] qīnjìn intimate; to get close to 称作[稱作] chēngzuò to be called; to be known as 贱[賤] jiàn inexpensive; lowly 斋[齋] zhāi to fast or abstain from meat, wine etc; vegetarian diet; study room; building; to give alms (to a monk) 携[攜] xié to carry; to take along; to bring along; to hold (hands); also pr. [xi1] 十九[十九] shíjiǔ nineteen; 19 九流[九流] jiǔliú the nine schools of thought, philosophical schools of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods (770-220 BC), viz Confucians 儒家[Ru2 jia1], Daoists 道家[Dao4 jia1], Yin and Yang 陰陽家|阴阳家[Yin1 yang2 jia1], Legalists 法家[Fa3 jia1], Logicians 名家[Ming2 jia1], Mohists 墨家[Mo4 jia1], Diplomats 縱橫家|纵横家[Zong4 heng2 jia1], Miscellaneous 雜家|杂家[Za2 jia1], and Agriculturalists 農家|农家[Nong2 jia1] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep26/150 words - 41 min 染指[染指] rǎnzhǐ to dip a finger (idiom); fig. to get one's finger in the pie; to get a share of the action; abbr. for 染指於鼎|染指于鼎 产业[產業] chǎnyè industry; estate; property; industrial 大理[大理] dàlǐ judicial officer; justice of the peace (old) 勘测[勘測] kāncè to investigate; to survey 不容[不容] bùróng must not; cannot; to not allow; cannot tolerate 小觑[小覷] xiǎoqù to despise; to have contempt for 威望[威望] wēiwàng prestige 非凡[非凡] fēifán out of the ordinary; unusually (good, talented etc) 不久前[不久前] bùjiǔqián not long ago 农户[農戶] nónghù peasant household 殃[殃] yāng calamity 流民[流民] liúmín refugee 赈灾[賑災] zhènzāi disaster relief 阔绰[闊綽] kuòchuò ostentatious; extravagant; liberal with money 设局[設局] shèjú to set a trap 官府[官府] guānfǔ authorities; feudal official 瞒天过海[瞞天過海] mántiānguòhǎi to cross the sea by a trick (idiom); to achieve one's aim by underhanded means 白银[白銀] báiyín silver 抵债[抵債] dǐzhài to repay a debt in kind or by labor 盐[鹽] yán salt; CL:粒[li4] 公孙[公孫] Gōngsūn two-character surname Gongsun 当铺[當舖] dàngpù pawn shop; CL:家[jia1],間|间[jian1] 彩衣[彩衣] cǎiyī colored clothes; motley attire 约摸[約摸] yuēmo about; around; approximately; also written 約莫|约莫 面容[面容] miànróng appearance; facial features //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep26/153 words - 41 min 俊俏[俊俏] jùnqiào attractive and intelligent; charming; elegant 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) 相仿[相仿] xiāngfǎng similar //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep27/25 words - 6 min 面目[面目] miànmù appearance; facial features; look 俊秀[俊秀] jùnxiù well-favored; elegant; pretty 王孙[王孫] wángsūn children of the nobility 锄强扶弱[鋤強扶弱] chúqiángfúruò to root out the strong and support the weak (idiom); to rob the rich and give to the poor 济[濟] jì to cross a river; to aid or relieve; to be of help 白城[白城] Báichéng Baicheng prefecture-level city in Jilin province 吉林省 in northeast China 典当[典當] diǎndàng to pawn; pawnshop 潇洒[瀟灑] xiāosǎ confident and at ease; free and easy 蒙羞[蒙羞] méngxiū to be shamed; to be humiliated 赞不绝口[讚不絕口] zànbùjuékǒu to praise without cease (idiom); praise sb to high heaven 早晚[早晚] zǎowǎn morning and evening; sooner or later 一马当先[一馬當先] yīmǎdāngxiān to take the lead 鞭[鞭] biān whip or lash; to flog; to whip; conductor's baton; segmented iron weapon (old); penis (of animal, served as food) 马不停蹄[馬不停蹄] mǎbùtíngtí unrelenting; without stopping to rest 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 打招呼[打招呼] dǎzhāohu to greet sb by word or action; to give prior notice 宴请[宴請] yànqǐng to entertain (for dinner); to invite to dinner 秋水[秋水] qiūshuǐ limpid autumn waters (trad. description of girl's beautiful eyes) 手书[手書] shǒushū to write personally; personal letter 害人[害人] hàirén to harm sb; to inflict suffering; to victimize; pernicious 亏本[虧本] kuīběn to make a loss 没治[沒治] méizhì hopeless; helpless; incurable; fantastic; out of this world 着手[著手] zhuóshǒu to put one's hand to it; to start out on a task; to set out 附庸[附庸] fùyōng vassal; dependent; subordinate; subservient; appendage 促成[促成] cùchéng to facilitate; to effect //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep27/50 words - 10 min 落座[落座] luòzuò to sit down; to take a seat 上座[上座] shàngzuò seat of honor 不合[不合] bùhé to not conform to; to be unsuited to; to be out of keeping with; should not; ought out 却之不恭[卻之不恭] quèzhībùgōng to refuse would be impolite 宴会[宴會] yànhuì banquet; feast; dinner party; CL:席[xi2],個|个[ge4] 模[模] mó to imitate; model; norm; pattern 奸商[奸商] jiānshāng unscrupulous businessman; profiteer; shark; dishonest business 依附[依附] yīfù to adhere; to attach oneself to; to append 羽翼[羽翼] yǔyì wing; (fig.) assistant 位于[位於] wèiyú to be located at; to be situated at; to lie 高处[高處] gāochù high place; elevation 尚书[尚書] shàngshū high official; government minister 地位[地位] dìwèi position; status; place; CL:個|个[ge4] 彩头[彩頭] cǎitóu good omen; good luck (in business etc); profits (gained in gambling, lottery etc) 送礼[送禮] sònglǐ to give a present 贵重[貴重] guìzhòng precious 尊重[尊重] zūnzhòng to esteem; to respect; to honor; to value; eminent; serious; proper 五十[五十] wǔshí fifty 载[載] zài to carry; to convey; to load; to hold; to fill up; and; also; as well as; simultaneously 清正[清正] qīngzhèng upright and honorable 廉[廉] lián incorruptible; honest; inexpensive; to investigate (old); side wall of a traditional Chinese house (old) 党政[黨政] dǎngzhèng Party and government administration 权贵[權貴] quánguì influential officials; bigwigs 才气[才氣] cáiqì talent (usually literary or artistic) 屹立[屹立] yìlì to tower; to stand straight (of person's bearing) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep27/75 words - 14 min 清官[清官] qīngguān honest and upright official (traditional) 贪官[貪官] tānguān corrupt official; grasping functionary; greedy mandarin 议事[議事] yìshì to discuss official business 龙椅[龍椅] lóngyǐ the Dragon Throne; the imperial throne 椅[椅] yǐ chair 儒生[儒生] rúshēng Confucian scholar (old) 楷模[楷模] kǎimó model; example 佩服[佩服] pèifú to admire 出征[出征] chūzhēng to go into battle; to campaign (military) 文武百官[文武百官] wénwǔbǎiguān civil and military officials 襁褓[襁褓] qiǎngbǎo swaddling clothes; fig. early stage of development; infancy 草木[草木] cǎomù vegetation; plants 过问[過問] guòwèn to show an interest in; to get involved with 尤其[尤其] yóuqí especially; particularly 分权[分權] fēnquán separation of powers 慌张[慌張] huāngzhāng confused; flustered 户部[戶部] Hùbù Ministry of Revenue in imperial China 周[周] zhōu to make a circuit; to circle; circle; circumference; lap; cycle; complete; all; all over; thorough; to help financially 德[德] dé virtue; goodness; morality; ethics; kindness; favor; character; kind 兵部[兵部] Bīngbù Ministry of War (in imperial China) 惊[驚] jīng to startle; to be frightened; to be scared; alarm 吏部[吏部] Lìbù Ministry of Appointments (in imperial China) 礼部[禮部] Lǐbù Ministry of (Confucian) Rites (in imperial China) 未成[未成] wèichéng minor (i.e. person under 18); incomplete; unachieved; failed; abortive 国宴[國宴] guóyàn state banquet //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep27/100 words - 22 min 带动[帶動] dàidòng to spur; to provide impetus; to drive 就范[就範] jiùfàn to submit; to give in 死穴[死穴] sǐxué lethal point (acupuncture); vulnerable spot; Achilles' heel 破局[破局] pòjú to collapse (of plan, talks etc) 耐人寻味[耐人尋味] nàirénxúnwèi thought-provoking; worth thinking over; to provide food for thought 直至[直至] zhízhì lasting until; up till (the present) 难受[難受] nánshòu to feel unwell; to suffer pain; to be difficult to bear 尊师[尊師] zūnshī revered master 失礼[失禮] shīlǐ lacking in manners 重用[重用] zhòngyòng to put in an important position 做文章[做文章] zuòwénzhāng to make an issue of sth; to fuss; to make a song and dance 老夫[老夫] lǎofū I (spoken by an old man) 吃喝[吃喝] chīhē to eat and drink; food and drink 场合[場合] chǎnghé situation; occasion; context; setting; location; venue 免礼[免禮] miǎnlǐ (formal) you may dispense with curtseying 愧对[愧對] kuìduì to be ashamed to face (sb); to feel bad about having failed (sb) 旧友[舊友] jiùyǒu old friend 故而[故而] gù'ér therefore 满足[滿足] mǎnzú to satisfy; to meet (the needs of); satisfied; content 悠悠[悠悠] yōuyōu lasting for ages; long drawn out; remote in time or space; unhurried; a great number (of events); preposterous; pensive 保养[保養] bǎoyǎng to take good care of (or conserve) one's health; to keep in good repair; to maintain; maintenance 短时间[短時間] duǎnshíjiān short term; short time 回京[回京] huíJīng to return to the capital 登场[登場] dēngchǎng to go on stage; fig. to appear on the scene; used in advertising to mean new product 入座[入座] rùzuò to seat (sb in a restaurant etc); to take one's seat //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep27/125 words - 30 min 桌[桌] zhuō table; desk; classifier for tables of guests at a banquet etc 刘[劉] Liú surname Liu 见外[見外] jiànwài to regard sb as an outsider 逐一[逐一] zhúyī one by one 对面[對面] duìmiàn (sitting) opposite; across (the street); directly in front; to be face to face 台上[臺上] táishàng on stage 相好[相好] xiānghǎo to be intimate; close friend; paramour 盛大[盛大] shèngdà grand; majestic; magnificent; Shanda Entertainment (PRC computer game company) 追随[追隨] zhuīsuí to follow; to accompany 在座[在座] zàizuò to be present 不可一世[不可一世] bùkěyīshì to consider oneself unexcelled in the world; to be insufferably arrogant 揭开[揭開] jiēkāi to uncover; to open 壁[壁] bì wall; rampart 帷幕[帷幕] wéimù heavy curtain 奠[奠] diàn to fix; to settle; a libation to the dead 鼓起[鼓起] gǔqǐ to summon one's (courage, faith etc); to puff up (one's cheeks etc); to bulge; to swell out 薤[薤] xiè Allium bakeri; shallot; scallion 晞[晞] xī dawn; to dry in the sun 明朝[明朝] míngzhāo tomorrow morning; the following morning 蒿[蒿] hāo celery wormwood (Artemisia carvifolia); to give off; to weed 聚敛[聚斂] jùliǎn to accumulate; to gather; to amass wealth by heavy taxation or other unscrupulous means; (science) convergent 愚[愚] yú to be stupid; to cheat or deceive; me or I (modest) 催促[催促] cuīcù to urge 人命[人命] rénmìng human life; CL:條|条[tiao2] 踟蹰[踟躕] chíchú to waver; to hesitate //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep27/150 words - 41 min 飘落[飄落] piāoluò to float down; to fall gently (snowflakes, leaves etc) 安息[安息] ānxī to rest; to go to sleep; to rest in peace; (history) Parthia 衰[衰] shuāi to decline; to wane; to become weak or feeble 丧服[喪服] sāngfú mourning garment 末[末] mò tip; end; final stage; latter part; inessential detail; powder; dust; opera role of old man 豆[豆] dòu bean; pea; CL:棵[ke1],粒[li4]; sacrificial vessel 死者[死者] sǐzhě the dead; the deceased 家属[家屬] jiāshǔ family member; (family) dependent 豆腐[豆腐] dòufu tofu; bean curd 各式各样[各式各樣] gèshìgèyàng (of) all kinds and sorts; various 菜肴[菜餚] càiyáo vegetable and meat dishes; dish 逝[逝] shì (of time) to pass; to die 吃豆腐[吃豆腐] chīdòufu to eat tofu; to flirt; to tease 散席[散席] sànxí end of a banquet 饭菜[飯菜] fàncài food 历时[歷時] lìshí to last; to take (time); period; diachronic 见闻[見聞] jiànwén what one has seen and heard; knowledge; one's experience 管教[管教] guǎnjiào to discipline; to teach; to guarantee 刻意[刻意] kèyì meticulous; painstaking; deliberate 怠慢[怠慢] dàimàn to slight; to neglect 谅解[諒解] liàngjiě to understand; to make allowances for; understanding 骄[驕] jiāo proud; arrogant 小憩[小憩] xiǎoqì to rest for a bit; to take a breather 人情[人情] rénqíng human emotions; social relationship; friendship; favor; a good turn 脊梁[脊梁] jǐliang backbone; spine //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep27/152 words - 41 min 盛宴[盛宴] shèngyàn feast 葬礼[葬禮] zànglǐ burial; funeral //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep28/25 words - 8 min 谈判[談判] tánpàn to negotiate; negotiation; talks; conference; CL:個|个[ge4] 挨个儿[挨個兒] āigèr5 erhua variant of 挨個|挨个[ai1 ge4] 经营[經營] jīngyíng to engage in (business etc); to run; to operate 按捺不住[按捺不住] ànnàbuzhù to be unable to hold back 黑夜[黑夜] hēiyè night 影子[影子] yǐngzi shadow; reflection; (fig.) hint; indication; influence; CL:個|个[ge4] 揪[揪] jiū to seize; to clutch; to grab firmly and pull 隔墙有耳[隔牆有耳] géqiángyǒu'ěr the walls have ears (idiom) 责罚[責罰] zéfá to punish; to chastise 荣光[榮光] róngguāng glory 传回[傳回] chuánhuí to send back 昏迷不醒[昏迷不醒] hūnmíbùxǐng to remain unconscious 病患[病患] bìnghuàn illness; disease; patient; sufferer 帮帮忙[幫幫忙] bāngbangmáng to help; to do a favor; (Shanghainese) Come on!; Give me a break! 妨碍[妨礙] fáng'ài to hinder; to obstruct 让路[讓路] rànglù to make way (for sth) 说不过去[說不過去] shuōbuguòqù cannot be justified; inexcusable 倾家[傾家] qīngjiā to ruin a family; to lose a fortune 荡[蕩] dàng to wash; to squander; to sweep away; to move; to shake; dissolute; pond 产[產] chǎn to give birth; to reproduce; to produce; product; resource; estate; property 反掌[反掌] fǎnzhǎng lit. to turn over one's palm; fig. everything is going very well. 安然无恙[安然無恙] ānránwúyàng safe and sound (idiom); to come out unscathed (e.g. from an accident or illness) 待会儿[待會兒] dāihuìr5 in a moment; later; also pr. [dai1 hui3 r5] or [dai1 hui5 r5] 扎[扎] zhā to prick; to run or stick (a needle etc) into; jug (a classifier for liquids such as beer) 株[株] zhū tree trunk; stump (tree root); a plant; classifier for trees or plants; strain (biology); to involve others (in shady business) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep28/50 words - 13 min 青木[青木] Qīngmù Aoki (Japanese surname) 灵芝[靈芝] língzhī lingzhi or reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) 准[準] zhǔn accurate; standard; definitely; certainly; about to become (bride, son-in-law etc); quasi-; para- 周到[周到] zhōudào thoughtful; considerate; attentive; thorough; also pr. [zhou1 dao5] 指望[指望] zhǐwàng to hope for sth; to count on; hope 康健[康健] kāngjiàn healthy; fit 谣言[謠言] yáoyán rumor 不攻自破[不攻自破] bùgōngzìpò (of a rumor etc) to collapse (in the light of facts etc); to be discredited 对外[對外] duìwài external; foreign; pertaining to external or foreign (affairs) 宣称[宣稱] xuānchēng to assert; to claim 逐[逐] zhú to pursue; to chase; individually; one by one 没命[沒命] méimìng to lose one's life; to die; recklessly; desperately 刺中[刺中] cìzhòng to hit with a piercing blow 后腰[後腰] hòuyāo lower back; (sports) defensive midfielder 刺穿[刺穿] cìchuān to skewer; to impale; to pierce through 心脏[心臟] xīnzàng heart; CL:顆|颗[ke1],個|个[ge4] 保命[保命] bǎomìng to save one's life; to survive 有毒[有毒] yǒudú poisonous 招式[招式] zhāoshì style; manner 翩[翩] piān to fly fast 起身[起身] qǐshēn to get up; to leave; to set forth 迅捷[迅捷] xùnjié fast and nimble 专业[專業] zhuānyè specialty; specialized field; main field of study (at university); major; CL:門|门[men2],個|个[ge4]; professional 精心[精心] jīngxīn with utmost care; fine; meticulous; detailed 姐夫[姐夫] jiěfu (coll.) older sister's husband //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep28/75 words - 18 min 剿灭[剿滅] jiǎomiè to eliminate (by armed force) 祸水[禍水] huòshuǐ source of calamity (esp. of women) 东引[東引] Dōngyǐn Tungyin Island, one of the Matsu Islands; Tungyin township in Lienchiang county 連江縣|连江县[Lian2 jiang1 xian4], Taiwan 城区[城區] chéngqū city district; urban area 区[區] qū area; region; district; small; distinguish; CL:個|个[ge4] 嗅[嗅] xiù to smell; to sniff; to nose 动摇[動搖] dòngyáo to sway; to waver; to rock; to rattle; to destabilize; to pose a challenge to 根基[根基] gēnjī foundation 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 冻[凍] dòng to freeze; to feel very cold; aspic or jelly 南边[南邊] nánbian south; south side; southern part; to the south of 炭[炭] tàn wood charcoal; coal 火烧[火燒] huǒshāo to set fire to; to burn down; burning hot; baked cake 旺[旺] wàng prosperous; flourishing; (of flowers) blooming; (of fire) roaring 暖暖[暖暖] Nuǎnnuǎn Nuannuan district of Keelung City 基隆市[Ji1 long2 shi4], Taiwan 太阳[太陽] tàiyang sun; CL:個|个[ge4]; abbr. for 太陽穴|太阳穴[tai4 yang2 xue2] 报复[報復] bàofù to make reprisals; to retaliate; revenge; retaliation 波澜[波瀾] bōlán billows; great waves (fig. of a story with great momentum) 震慑[震懾] zhènshè to awe; to intimidate 官员[官員] guānyuán official (in an organization or government); administrator 多数[多數] duōshù majority; most 自愿[自願] zìyuàn voluntary 依赖[依賴] yīlài to depend on; to be dependent on 展示[展示] zhǎnshì to reveal; to display; to show; to exhibit sth 证实[證實] zhèngshí to confirm (sth to be true); to verify //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep28/100 words - 22 min 近日[近日] jìnrì in the past few days; recently; in the last few days 太平[太平] tàipíng peace and security 夜晚[夜晚] yèwǎn night; CL:個|个[ge4] 散步[散步] sànbù to take a walk; to go for a walk 缓[緩] huǎn slow; unhurried; sluggish; gradual; not tense; relaxed; to postpone; to defer; to stall; to stave off; to revive; to recuperate 入眠[入眠] rùmián to fall asleep 略微[略微] lüèwēi a little bit; slightly 狼子野心[狼子野心] lángzǐyěxīn ambition of wild wolves (idiom); rapacious designs 虎视眈眈[虎視眈眈] hǔshìdāndān to glare like a tiger watching his prey (idiom); to eye covetously 治国[治國] zhìguó to rule a country 招来[招來] zhāolái to attract; to incur 猜忌[猜忌] cāijì to be suspicious and jealous of 花费[花費] huāfèi expense; cost; to spend (time or money); expenditure 谦虚[謙虛] qiānxū modest; self-effacing; to make modest remarks 雷山[雷山] Léishān Leishan county in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture 黔東南州|黔东南州[Qian2 dong1 nan2 zhou1], Guizhou 围攻[圍攻] wéigōng to besiege; to beleaguer; to attack from all sides; to jointly speak or write against sb 弥补[彌補] míbǔ to complement; to make up for a deficiency 显摆[顯擺] xiǎnbai (coll.) to show off 刺激[刺激] cìjī to provoke; to irritate; to upset; to stimulate; to excite; irritant 重击[重擊] zhòngjī bang; thump 前后[前後] qiánhòu around; from beginning to end; all around; front and rear 出山[出山] chūshān to leave the mountain (of a hermit); to come out of obscurity to a government job; to take a leading position 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 主导[主導] zhǔdǎo leading; dominant; prevailing; to lead; to direct; to dominate 笃定[篤定] dǔdìng certain; confident (of some outcome); calm and unhurried //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep28/125 words - 26 min 稷[稷] jì millet; God of cereals worshiped by ancient rulers; minister of agriculture 学院[學院] xuéyuàn college; educational institute; school; faculty; CL:所[suo3] 念书[念書] niànshū to read; to study 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 化名[化名] huàmíng to use an alias; assumed name; pseudonym 仁义[仁義] rényì benevolence and righteousness 行政[行政] xíngzhèng administrative; executive (attributive) 苛责[苛責] kēzé to criticize harshly; to excoriate 百般[百般] bǎibān in hundred and one ways; in every possible way; by every means 阻挠[阻撓] zǔnáo to thwart; to obstruct (sth) 高楼[高樓] gāolóu high building; multistory building; skyscraper; CL:座[zuo4] 成天[成天] chéngtiān (coll.) all day long; all the time 软绵绵[軟綿綿] ruǎnmiánmián soft; velvety; flabby; weak; schmaltzy 奏[奏] zòu to play music; to achieve; to present a memorial to the emperor (old) 严[嚴] yán tight (closely sealed); stern; strict; rigorous; severe; father 行刺[行刺] xíngcì to assassinate; to commit a murder 借机[借機] jièjī to seize the opportunity 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 倜[倜] tì energetic; exalted; magnanimous 傥[儻] tǎng if; unexpectedly 溜须拍马[溜鬚拍馬] liūxūpāimǎ to smooth whiskers and pat a horse's bottom (idiom); to use flatter to get what one wants; to toady; boot-licking 方面[方面] fāngmiàn respect; aspect; field; side; CL:個|个[ge4] 复发[復發] fùfā to recur (of a disease); to reappear; to relapse (into a former bad state) 反复[反覆] fǎnfù repeatedly; over and over; to upend; unstable; to come and go; (of an illness) to return 微妙[微妙] wēimiào subtle //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep28/150 words - 34 min 饮食[飲食] yǐnshí food and drink; diet 猫腻[貓膩] māonì (coll.) something fishy; shenanigans 熏香[熏香] xūnxiāng incense 发呆[發呆] fādāi to stare blankly; to be stunned; to be lost in thought 椅子[椅子] yǐzi chair; CL:把[ba3],套[tao4] 有助[有助] yǒuzhù helpful; beneficial; to help; conducive to 铁面[鐵面] tiěmiàn iron mask (as defensive armor); fig. upright and selfless person 长寿[長壽] chángshòu longevity; ability to live long; long lived 自嘲[自嘲] zìcháo to mock oneself; to laugh at oneself 稍微[稍微] shāowēi a little bit 低调[低調] dīdiào low pitch; quiet (voice); subdued; low-key; low-profile 地盘[地盤] dìpán domain; territory under one's control; foundation of a building; base of operations; crust of earth 差别[差別] chābié difference; distinction; disparity 而今[而今] érjīn now; at the present (time) 凑齐[湊齊] còuqí to collect all the bits to make a whole 西方[西方] Xīfāng the West; the Occident; Western countries 据[據] jù according to; to act in accordance with; to depend on; to seize; to occupy 具有[具有] jùyǒu to have; to possess 浊[濁] zhuó turbid; muddy; impure 生怕[生怕] shēngpà to fear; afraid; extremely nervous; for fear that; to avoid; so as not to 胃口[胃口] wèikǒu appetite; liking 主使[主使] zhǔshǐ to mastermind; to orchestrate; to instigate; mastermind; instigator 年内[年內] niánnèi during the current year 尚未[尚未] shàngwèi not yet; still not 要好[要好] yàohǎo to be on good terms; to be close friends; striving for self-improvement //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep28/175 words - 40 min 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 轿子[轎子] jiàozi sedan chair; palanquin; litter 屋檐[屋簷] wūyán eaves; roof (i.e. home) 低头[低頭] dītóu to bow the head; to yield; to give in 生母[生母] shēngmǔ natural mother; birth mother 思念[思念] sīniàn to think of; to long for; to miss 丰功伟绩[豐功偉績] fēnggōngwěijì glorious achievement (idiom) 少不了[少不了] shǎobuliǎo cannot do without; to be unavoidable; are bound to be many 抛弃[拋棄] pāoqì to abandon; to discard; to renounce; to dump (sb) 验[驗] yàn to examine; to test; to check 尽早[儘早] jǐnzǎo as early as possible 藏身[藏身] cángshēn to hide; to go into hiding; to take refuge 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 景泰[景泰] Jǐngtài Jingtai county in Baiyin 白銀|白银[Bai2 yin2], Gansu; Jiangtai Emperor, reign name of seventh Ming Emperor Zhu Qiyu 朱祁鈺|朱祁钰[Zhu1 Qi2 yu4] (1428-1457), reigned 1449-1457, Temple name 代宗[Dai4 zong1] 两耳不闻窗外事[兩耳不聞窗外事] liǎng'ěrbùwénchuāngwàishì to pay no attention to outside matters 漠不关心[漠不關心] mòbùguānxīn not the least bit concerned; completely indifferent 上回[上回] shànghuí last time; the previous time 烦心事[煩心事] fánxīnshì trouble; worry 憋[憋] biē to choke; to stifle; to restrain; to hold back; to hold in (urine); to hold (one's breath) 气血[氣血] qìxuè qi and blood (two basic bodily fluids of Chinese medicine) 淤滞[淤滯] yūzhì silted up; obstructed by silt; variant of 瘀滯|瘀滞[yu1 zhi4] 自我[自我] zìwǒ self-; ego (psychology) 调节[調節] tiáojié to adjust; to regulate; to harmonize; to reconcile (accountancy etc) 心里话[心裡話] xīnlihuà (to express one's) true feelings; what is on one's mind; secret mind 默契[默契] mòqì tacit understanding; mutual understanding; rapport; connected at a deep level with each other; (of team members) well coordinated; tight //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep28/177 words - 41 min 父子[父子] fùzǐ father and son 难免[難免] nánmiǎn hard to avoid; difficult to escape from; will inevitably //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep29/25 words - 9 min 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 听起来[聽起來] tīngqilai to sound like 鬼鬼祟祟[鬼鬼祟祟] guǐguǐsuìsuì sneaky; secretive; furtive 解除[解除] jiěchú to remove; to sack; to get rid of; to relieve (sb of their duties); to free; to lift (an embargo); to rescind (an agreement) 鸿[鴻] hóng eastern bean goose; great; large 游[游] yóu to swim; variant of 遊|游[you2] 菊[菊] jú chrysanthemum 茂[茂] mào luxuriant; (chemistry) cyclopentadiene 蔽[蔽] bì to cover; to shield; to screen; to conceal 飘飘[飄飄] piāopiāo to float about; to flutter (in the breeze); (dialect) gay guy; (Tw) ghost 未婚[未婚] wèihūn unmarried 脱俗[脫俗] tuōsú free from vulgarity; refined; outstanding 嫣然[嫣然] yānrán beautiful; sweet; engaging 尘土[塵土] chéntǔ dust 天边[天邊] tiānbiān horizon; ends of the earth; remotest places 近在眼前[近在眼前] jìnzàiyǎnqián right under one's nose; right in front of one's eyes; close at hand; imminent 团子[糰子] tuánzi dango (Japanese dumpling) 进城[進城] jìnchéng to go to town; to enter a big city (to live or work) 从天而降[從天而降] cóngtiān'érjiàng lit. to drop from the sky (idiom); fig. to appear unexpectedly; to arise abruptly; out of the blue; to drop into one's lap 明知[明知] míngzhī to be fully aware of; to know perfectly well 装作[裝作] zhuāngzuò to pretend; to feign; to act a part 当面[當面] dāngmiàn to sb's face; in sb's presence 锦衣玉食[錦衣玉食] jǐnyīyùshí brocade garments, jade meals (idiom); a life of luxury; extravagance 苦寒[苦寒] kǔhán bitter cold 随口[隨口] suíkǒu (speak) without thinking the matter through //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep29/50 words - 15 min 妄想[妄想] wàngxiǎng to attempt vainly; a vain attempt; delusion 交集[交集] jiāojí intersection (symbol ∩) (set theory) 鸟[鳥] niǎo bird; CL:隻|只[zhi1],群[qun2]; (dialect) to pay attention to; (intensifier) damned; goddam 最远[最遠] zuìyuǎn furthest; most distant; at maximum distance 心疼[心疼] xīnténg to love dearly; to feel sorry for sb; to regret; to grudge; to be distressed 尽快[儘快] jǐnkuài as quickly as possible; as soon as possible; with all speed 各处[各處] gèchù every place 收集[收集] shōují to gather; to collect 香料[香料] xiāngliào spice; flavoring; condiment; perfume 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 心慌[心慌] xīnhuāng to be flustered; (dialect) irregular heart-beat 中立[中立] zhōnglì neutral; neutrality 驾崩[駕崩] jiàbēng death of king or emperor; demise 陵[陵] líng mound; tomb; hill; mountain 诵经[誦經] sòngjīng to chant the sutras 拜佛[拜佛] bàiFó to worship Buddha 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 向往[嚮往] xiàngwǎng to yearn for; to look forward to 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 担保[擔保] dānbǎo to guarantee; to vouch for 名义[名義] míngyì name; titular; nominal; in name; ostensible purpose 脚步[腳步] jiǎobù footstep; step 美貌[美貌] měimào good looks; beauty; good-looking 念念不忘[念念不忘] niànniànbùwàng to keep in mind constantly (idiom) 得逞[得逞] déchěng to prevail; to have one's way; to get away with it //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep29/75 words - 20 min 老鼠[老鼠] lǎoshǔ rat; mouse; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 噬咬[噬咬] shìyǎo to bite 腐烂[腐爛] fǔlàn to rot; to putrefy; (fig.) corrupt 适应性[適應性] shìyìngxìng adaptability; flexibility 底子[底子] dǐzi base; foundation; bottom 典[典] diǎn canon; law; standard work of scholarship; literary quotation or allusion; ceremony; to be in charge of; to mortgage or pawn 搜身[搜身] sōushēn to do a body search; to frisk 宏[宏] hóng great; magnificent; macro (computing); macro- 头脑[頭腦] tóunǎo brains; mind; skull; (fig.) gist (of a matter); leader; boss 灵活[靈活] línghuó flexible; nimble; agile 四肢[四肢] sìzhī the four limbs of the body 麻利[麻利] máli swift; agile; efficient; quick-witted (colloquial) 怠[怠] dài idle; lazy; negligent; careless 主子[主子] zhǔzi Master (term used by servant); Your Majesty; operator (of machine) 分配[分配] fēnpèi to distribute; to assign; to allocate; to partition (a hard drive) 西北[西北] xīběi northwest 角[角] jiǎo angle; corner; horn; horn-shaped; unit of money equal to 0.1 yuan, or 10 cents (a dime); CL:個|个[ge4] 角[角] jué role (theater); to compete; ancient three legged wine vessel; third note of pentatonic scale 戌时[戌時] xūshí 7-9 pm 关门[關門] guānmén to close a door; to lock a door; (of a shop etc) to close (for the night, or permanently) 啰[囉] luo (final exclamatory particle) 嗦[嗦] suō suck 不适[不適] bùshì unwell; indisposed; out of sorts 微臣[微臣] wēichén this small official; humble servant 传唤[傳喚] chuánhuàn a summons (to the police); subpoena 慎言[慎言] shènyán to speak cautiously; to guard one's tongue //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep29/100 words - 28 min 念佛[念佛] niànfó to pray to Buddha; to chant the names of Buddha 生辰[生辰] shēngchén birthday 业障[業障] yèzhàng karmic hindrance (buddhism); karmic consequences that stand in the way of enlightenment; (term of abuse, especially toward the younger generation) devil spawn; (fig.) money 积累[積累] jīlěi to accumulate; accumulation; cumulative; cumulatively 福报[福報] fúbào karmic reward (Buddhism) 念珠[念珠] niànzhū prayer beads; rosary; rosary beads; CL:串[chuan4] 离谱[離譜] lípǔ excessive; beyond reasonable limits; irregular 入院[入院] rùyuàn to enter hospital; to be hospitalized 落叶[落葉] luòyè dead leaves; to lose leaves (of plants); deciduous 常态[常態] chángtài normal state 处置[處置] chǔzhì to handle; to take care of; to punish 擦拭[擦拭] cāshì to wipe clean 一尘不染[一塵不染] yīchénbùrǎn untainted by even a speck of dust (idiom); selfless and incorruptible; spotless 落尘[落塵] luòchén dust fall; fallout (volcanic, nuclear etc); particulate matter 茶叶[茶葉] cháyè tea; tea leaves; CL:盒[he2],罐[guan4],包[bao1],片[pian4] 口味[口味] kǒuwèi a person's preferences; tastes (in food); flavor 身形[身形] shēnxíng figure (esp. a woman's) 茶色[茶色] chásè dark brown; tawny 频繁[頻繁] pínfán frequently; often 有时[有時] yǒushí sometimes; now and then 半月[半月] bànyuè half-moon; fortnight 独来独往[獨來獨往] dúláidúwǎng coming and going alone (idiom); a lone operator; keeping to oneself; unsociable; maverick 隔三差五[隔三差五] gésānchàwǔ every few days (idiom) 赏赐[賞賜] shǎngcì to bestow; to confer (a reward for service); a reward 奴婢[奴婢] núbì slave servant //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep29/125 words - 39 min 烦扰[煩擾] fánrǎo to bother; to disturb; to vex 斥责[斥責] chìzé to lash out; to reprimand 尽情[盡情] jìnqíng as much as one likes 了事[了事] liǎoshì to dispose of a matter; to be done with it 妃子[妃子] fēizi imperial concubine 唾手可得[唾手可得] tuòshǒukědé easily obtained; readily available 嘲讽[嘲諷] cháofěng to sneer at; to ridicule; to taunt 冷落[冷落] lěngluò desolate; unfrequented; to treat sb coldly; to snub; to cold shoulder 讥笑[譏笑] jīxiào to sneer 偏安[偏安] piān'ān content to hold a small part of the territory; fig. forced to relinquish the middle ground; forced to move away 奸人[奸人] jiānrén crafty scoundrel; villain 掳[擄] lǔ to capture; to seize 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 祸[禍] huò disaster; misfortune; calamity 心甘情愿[心甘情願] xīngānqíngyuàn delighted to (do sth, idiom); perfectly happy to do; most willing to do 一走了之[一走了之] yīzǒuliǎozhī to avoid a problem by walking away from it; to quit 族人[族人] zúrén clansman; clan members; relatives; ethnic minority 允诺[允諾] yǔnnuò to promise; to consent (to do sth) 人世间[人世間] rénshìjiān the secular world 有幸[有幸] yǒuxìng fortunately 相依为命[相依為命] xiāngyīwéimìng mutually dependent for life (idiom); to rely upon one another for survival; interdependent 困[睏] kùn sleepy; tired 聊天[聊天] liáotiān to chat; to gossip 转移[轉移] zhuǎnyí to shift; to divert or distract (attention etc); to change; to transform; metastasis (medicine); to evacuate (people) 警惕[警惕] jǐngtì to be on the alert; vigilant; alert; on guard; to warn //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep29/132 words - 41 min 零散[零散] língsǎn scattered 鸦[鴉] yā crow 最先[最先] zuìxiān (the) very first 扁[扁] biǎn flat; (coll.) to beat (sb) up; old variant of 匾[bian3] 奇诡[奇詭] qíguǐ strange; queer; intriguing 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 作品[作品] zuòpǐn work (of art); opus; CL:部[bu4],篇[pian1] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep30/25 words - 12 min 小声[小聲] xiǎoshēng in a low voice; (speak) in whispers 原先[原先] yuánxiān originally; original; former 良机[良機] liángjī a good chance; a golden opportunity 问诊[問診] wènzhěn (TCM) interrogation, one of the four methods of diagnosis 四診|四诊[si4 zhen3] 更换[更換] gēnghuàn to replace (a worn-out tire etc); to change (one's address etc) 揭[揭] jiē to take the lid off; to expose; to unmask 所愿[所願] suǒyuàn wished-for; desired 刹[剎] shā to brake 非但[非但] fēidàn not only 相争[相爭] xiāngzhēng to vie against one another; to fight each other; mutual aggression 幸事[幸事] xìngshì sth fortunate; a lucky chance 快步[快步] kuàibù quick step 占领[佔領] zhànlǐng to occupy (a territory); to hold 公布[公佈] gōngbù to announce; to make public; to publish 温良[溫良] wēnliáng warm and kind 进步[進步] jìnbù progress; improvement; to improve; to progress; CL:個|个[ge4] 重出江湖[重出江湖] chóngchūjiānghú (of a person) to return to the fray after a period of inactivity; to jump back into the thick of things; (of sth that was once popular) to be resurrected; to make a comeback 取代[取代] qǔdài to replace; to supersede; to supplant; (chemistry) substitution 海岛[海島] hǎidǎo island 优势[優勢] yōushì superiority; dominance; advantage 助力[助力] zhùlì a helping hand; help; assistance 会见[會見] huìjiàn to meet with (sb who is paying a visit); CL:次[ci4] 灭掉[滅掉] mièdiào to eliminate 指使[指使] zhǐshǐ to incite; to prompt (sb to do sth) 计[計] jì to calculate; to compute; to count; to regard as important; to plan; ruse; meter; gauge //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep30/50 words - 21 min 糟糕[糟糕] zāogāo too bad; how terrible; what bad luck; terrible; bad 多半[多半] duōbàn most; mostly; most likely 倒戈[倒戈] dǎogē to change sides in a war; turncoat 审时度势[審時度勢] shěnshíduóshì to judge the hour and size up the situation; to take stock 凑巧[湊巧] còuqiǎo fortuitously; luckily; as chance has it 外人[外人] wàirén outsider; foreigner; stranger 光亮[光亮] guāngliàng bright 预想[預想] yùxiǎng to anticipate; to expect 眼球[眼球] yǎnqiú eyeball; (fig.) attention 诊费[診費] zhěnfèi medical fees 商讨[商討] shāngtǎo to discuss; to deliberate 老老[老老] lǎolao maternal grandmother; same as 姥姥 老爷爷[老爺爺] lǎoyéye (coll.) father's father's father; paternal great-grandfather 行医[行醫] xíngyī to practice medicine (esp. in private practice) 奇妙[奇妙] qímiào fantastic; wonderful 看作[看作] kànzuò to look upon as; to regard as 目盲[目盲] mùmáng blind; blindness 挥之不去[揮之不去] huīzhībùqù impossible to get rid of 直觉[直覺] zhíjué intuition 理智[理智] lǐzhì reason; intellect; rationality; rational 坎[坎] kǎn pit; threshold; one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing water; ☵ 列为[列為] lièwéi to be classified as 温情[溫情] wēnqíng tenderness; warmth; warmhearted; softhearted 取水[取水] qǔshuǐ water intake; to obtain water (from a well etc) 介意[介意] jièyì to care about; to take offense; to mind //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep30/75 words - 29 min 概[概] gài general; approximate 眼病[眼病] yǎnbìng eye disease 诚[誠] chéng sincere; authentic; really; truly 手术[手術] shǒushù (surgical) operation; surgery; CL:個|个[ge4] 回神[回神] huíshén to collect one's thoughts (after being surprised or shocked); to snap out of it (after being lost in thought) 风云变幻[風雲變幻] fēngyúnbiànhuàn changeable situation (idiom) 庶子[庶子] shùzǐ bastard; commoner son of royalty 久仰[久仰] jiǔyǎng honorific: I've long looked forward to meeting you.; It's an honor to meet you at last. 蜡烛[蠟燭] làzhú candle; CL:根[gen1],支[zhi1] 辗转[輾轉] zhǎnzhuǎn to toss about in bed; from person to person; indirectly; to wander 幸[幸] xìng fortunate; lucky 成果[成果] chéngguǒ result; achievement; gain; profit; CL:個|个[ge4] 泯灭[泯滅] mǐnmiè to obliterate; to die out; to disappear 顾忌[顧忌] gùjì to have misgivings; apprehension; worry; qualm; scruple 枷锁[枷鎖] jiāsuǒ stocks and chain; in fetters 猛兽[猛獸] měngshòu ferocious beast; fierce animal 药丸[藥丸] yàowán pill; CL:粒[li4] 锋利[鋒利] fēnglì sharp (e.g. knife blade); incisive; to the point 飞鸽[飛鴿] Fēigē Flying Pigeon (famous bicycle brand, made in Tianjin since 1936) 囊[囊] náng sack; purse; pocket (for money) 兼备[兼備] jiānbèi have both 听之任之[聽之任之] tīngzhīrènzhī to take a laissez-faire attitude 嫁祸[嫁禍] jiàhuò to impute; to shift the blame onto someone else 刻苦[刻苦] kèkǔ hardworking; assiduous 闭上[閉上] bìshang to close; to shut up //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep30/99 words - 40 min 辇[輦] niǎn handcart; emperor's carriage; to transport by carriage 不顾[不顧] bùgù in spite of; regardless of 不怎么[不怎麼] bùzěnme not very; not particularly 提亲[提親] tíqīn to propose marriage 王母[王母] wángmǔ (literary) paternal grandmother 寝[寢] qǐn to lie down 议[議] yì to comment on; to discuss; to suggest 手心[手心] shǒuxīn palm (of one's hand); control (extended meaning from having something in the palm of one's hand) 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) 顺遂[順遂] shùnsuì everything is going smoothly; just as one wishes 上马[上馬] shàngmǎ to get on a horse; to mount 知觉[知覺] zhījué perception; consciousness 矫情[矯情] jiǎoqíng affected; unnatural; pretentious 有朝一日[有朝一日] yǒuzhāoyīrì one day; sometime in the future 扬鞭[揚鞭] yángbiān to whip on; to raise a whip; by ext. to swagger 挎[挎] kuà to carry (esp. slung over the arm, shoulder or side) 跟不上[跟不上] gēnbushàng not able to keep up with 恶鬼[惡鬼] èguǐ evil spirit; devil 游离[遊離] yóulí to disassociate; to drift away; to leave (a collective); free (component) 烟尘[煙塵] yānchén smoke and dust; air pollution 清风明月[清風明月] qīngfēngmíngyuè lit. cool breeze and bright moon (idiom); fig. peaceful and clear night; (allusively) living a solitary and quiet life 看戏[看戲] kànxì to watch a play; to watch passively (i.e. from the sidelines, from the crowd) 盖世[蓋世] gàishì unrivalled; matchless 稳操胜券[穩操勝券] wěncāoshèngquàn grasp it and victory is assured; to have success within one's grasp (idiom) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep31/25 words - 11 min 未有[未有] wèiyǒu is not; has never been; never occurring; unprecedented 后头[後頭] hòutou behind; the back; the rear; later; afterwards; (in) the future 邸[邸] dǐ residence of a high-ranking official; lodging-house 奉陪[奉陪] fèngpéi (honorific) to accompany; to keep sb company 疼痛[疼痛] téngtòng pain; ache; sore 疲倦[疲倦] píjuàn to tire; tired 籍籍[籍籍] jíjí noisy; of high reputation; intricate 操之过急[操之過急] cāozhīguòjí to act with undue haste (idiom); eager and impatient; overhasty 得知[得知] dézhī to find out; to know; to learn about 询问[詢問] xúnwèn to inquire 缺点[缺點] quēdiǎn weak point; fault; shortcoming; disadvantage; CL:個|个[ge4] 走向[走向] zǒuxiàng direction; strike (i.e. angle of inclination in geology); inclination; trend; to move towards; to head for 心肠[心腸] xīncháng heart; intention; one's inclination; state of mind; to have the heart for sth; mood 毒辣[毒辣] dúlà cruel; sinister; vicious 仁厚[仁厚] rénhòu kindhearted; tolerant; honest and generous 蝎[蝎] xiē variant of 蠍|蝎[xie1] 熟睡[熟睡] shúshuì asleep; sleeping soundly 敌方[敵方] dífāng enemy 来袭[來襲] láixí to invade; (of a storm etc) to strike; to hit 自动[自動] zìdòng automatic; voluntarily 展开[展開] zhǎnkāi to unfold; to carry out; to be in full swing; to launch 私自[私自] sīzì private; personal; secretly; without explicit approval 留意[留意] liúyì to be mindful; to pay attention to; to take note of 蝎[蠍] xiē scorpion 活该[活該] huógāi (coll.) serve sb right; deservedly; ought; should //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep31/50 words - 18 min 布[布] bù cloth; to declare; to announce; to spread; to make known 抛开[拋開] pāokāi to throw out; to get rid of 青云[青雲] qīngyún clear sky; fig. high official position; noble 上游[上游] shàngyóu upper reaches (of a river); upper level; upper echelon; upstream 分享[分享] fēnxiǎng to share (let others have some of sth good) 抚养[撫養] fǔyǎng to foster; to bring up; to raise 个性[個性] gèxìng individuality; personality 政事[政事] zhèngshì politics; government affairs 公认[公認] gōngrèn publicly known (to be); accepted (as) 增[增] zēng to increase; to expand; to add 炼制[煉製] liànzhì (chemistry) to refine 炼[煉] liàn to refine; to smelt 至亲[至親] zhìqīn next of kin; closely related 鲜血[鮮血] xiānxuè blood 亲生[親生] qīnshēng one's own (child) (i.e. one's child by birth); biological (parents); birth (parents) 制药[制藥] zhìyào to manufacture medicine 解法[解法] jiěfǎ solution (to a math problem); method of solving 弄到[弄到] nòngdào to get hold of; to obtain; to secure; to come by 解惑[解惑] jiěhuò to dispel doubts; to clear up confusion 小弟弟[小弟弟] xiǎodìdi little brother; little boy; (coll.) penis 叔公[叔公] shūgōng great uncle; grandfather's younger brother; husband's father's younger brother 儒者[儒者] Rúzhě Confucian 今非昔比[今非昔比] jīnfēixībǐ things are very different now (idiom); times have changed 大器[大器] dàqì very capable person; precious object 只争朝夕[只爭朝夕] zhǐzhēngzhāoxī to seize every minute (idiom); to make the best use of one's time //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep31/75 words - 23 min 成熟[成熟] chéngshú mature; ripe; to mature; to ripen; Taiwan pr. [cheng2 shou2] 偶[偶] ǒu accidental; image; pair; mate 传染[傳染] chuánrǎn to infect; contagious 特[特] tè special; unique; distinguished; especially; unusual; very; abbr. for 特克斯[te4 ke4 si1], tex 诊治[診治] zhěnzhì to diagnose and treat 欺瞒[欺瞞] qīmán to fool; to hoodwink; to dupe 老二[老二] lǎo'èr second-eldest child in a family; (euphemism) penis 原由[原由] yuányóu variant of 緣由|缘由[yuan2 you2] 臧[臧] zāng good; right 事先[事先] shìxiān in advance; before the event; beforehand; prior 信赖[信賴] xìnlài to trust; to have confidence in; to have faith in; to rely on 重获[重獲] chónghuò recovery; to recover 如同[如同] rútóng like; as 好在[好在] hǎozài luckily; fortunately 坦然[坦然] tǎnrán calm; undisturbed 一方面[一方面] yīfāngmiàn on the one hand 详[詳] xiáng detailed; comprehensive 触[觸] chù to touch; to make contact with sth; to stir up sb's emotions 殒命[殞命] yǔnmìng to die; to perish 多言[多言] duōyán wordy; talkative 一排[一排] yīpái row 感激不尽[感激不盡] gǎnjībùjìn can't thank sb enough (idiom) 看懂[看懂] kàndǒng to understand what one is reading or watching 删减[刪減] shānjiǎn to abridge (a text); to edit out (of a movie); to cut back (a budget, a curriculum) 版[版] bǎn a register; block of printing; edition; version; page //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep31/100 words - 29 min 情节[情節] qíngjié plot; circumstances 作者[作者] zuòzhě author; writer; CL:個|个[ge4] 才女[才女] cáinǚ talented girl 恶心[噁心] ěxīn variant of 惡心|恶心[e3 xin1] 后宫[後宮] hòugōng harem; chambers of imperial concubines 病逝[病逝] bìngshì to die of illness 绝色[絕色] juésè (of a woman) remarkably beautiful; stunning 独处[獨處] dúchǔ to live alone; to spend time alone (or with a significant other) 绝迹[絕跡] juéjì to be eradicated; to vanish; extinct; to break off relations 情景[情景] qíngjǐng scene; spectacle; circumstances; situation 欲望[慾望] yùwàng desire; longing; appetite; craving 推动[推動] tuīdòng to push (for acceptance of a plan); to push forward; to promote; to actuate; CL:個|个[ge4] 前进[前進] qiánjìn to go forward; to forge ahead; to advance; onward 灭亡[滅亡] mièwáng to be destroyed; to become extinct; to perish; to die out; to destroy; to exterminate 城墙[城牆] chéngqiáng city wall 车夫[車夫] chēfū cart driver; coachman 避嫌[避嫌] bìxián to avoid arousing suspicion 宫女[宮女] gōngnǚ palace maid; CL:個|个[ge4],名[ming2],位[wei4] 纠结[糾結] jiūjié to intertwine; to band together (with); to link up (with); twisted; tangled; confused; to be at a loss 女装[女裝] nǚzhuāng women's clothes 天分[天分] tiānfèn natural gift; talent 仪态[儀態] yítài bearing; deportment 姿色[姿色] zīsè good looks (of a woman) 骨架[骨架] gǔjià framework; skeleton 识破[識破] shípò to penetrate; to see through //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep31/118 words - 38 min 相同[相同] xiāngtóng identical; same 解毒[解毒] jiědú to detoxify; to relieve fever (in Chinese medicine) 紧迫[緊迫] jǐnpò pressing; urgent 祈福[祈福] qífú to pray for blessings 血祭[血祭] xuèjì blood sacrifice; animal sacrifice (to a God or ancestral spirit) 灵符[靈符] língfú a Daoist talisman 要害[要害] yàohài vital part; (fig.) key point; crucial 走出[走出] zǒuchū to leave (a room etc); to go out through (a door etc) 反过来[反過來] fǎnguolái conversely; in reverse order; in an opposite direction 有损[有損] yǒusǔn to be harmful (to) 声誉[聲譽] shēngyù reputation; fame 审[審] shěn to examine; to investigate; carefully; to try (in court) 尸[屍] shī corpse 小人[小人] xiǎorén person of low social status (old); I, me (used to refer humbly to oneself); nasty person; vile character 忘不了[忘不了] wàngbùliǎo cannot forget 诡异[詭異] guǐyì strange; weird 肤[膚] fū skin 淡然[淡然] dànrán tranquil and calm; indifferent //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep32/25 words - 9 min 诛心之论[誅心之論] zhūxīnzhīlùn a devastating criticism; to expose hidden motives 嫌疑[嫌疑] xiányí suspicion; to have suspicions 住口[住口] zhùkǒu shut up; shut your mouth; stop talking 冒失[冒失] màoshi rash; impudent 隐士[隱士] yǐnshì hermit 帆[帆] fān sail; Taiwan pr. [fan2], except 帆布[fan1 bu4] canvas 享受[享受] xiǎngshòu to enjoy; to live it up; pleasure; CL:種|种[zhong3] 荣华[榮華] rónghuá glory and splendor 一向[一向] yīxiàng always (previously); a period of time in the recent past 谨慎[謹慎] jǐnshèn cautious; prudent 未定[未定] wèidìng undecided; indeterminate; still in doubt 搁置[擱置] gēzhì to shelve; to set aside 平坦[平坦] píngtǎn level; even; smooth; flat 运筹帷幄[運籌帷幄] yùnchóuwéiwò lit. to devise battle plan in a tent (idiom); fig. planning strategies 来访[來訪] láifǎng to pay a visit 顺眼[順眼] shùnyǎn pleasing to the eye; nice to look at 低眉顺眼[低眉順眼] dīméishùnyǎn docile; submissive 笑容[笑容] xiàoróng smile; smiling expression; CL:副[fu4] 谄媚[諂媚] chǎnmèi to flatter 奸臣[奸臣] jiānchén a treacherous court official; a minister who conspires against the state 擅闯[擅闖] shànchuǎng to enter without permission; to trespass 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 公然[公然] gōngrán openly; publicly; undisguised 挑起[挑起] tiǎoqǐ to provoke; to stir up; to incite 发自[發自] fāzì to evolve from //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep32/50 words - 14 min 肺腑之言[肺腑之言] fèifǔzhīyán words from the bottom of one's heart 从军[從軍] cóngjūn to enlist; to serve in the army 巡[巡] xún to patrol; to make one's rounds; classifier for rounds of drinks 校[校] jiào to proofread; to check; to compare 校[校] xiào school; military officer; CL:所[suo3] 尉[尉] wèi military officer 相继[相繼] xiāngjì in succession; following closely 首都[首都] shǒudū capital (city); CL:個|个[ge4] 九成[九成] jiǔchéng nine-tenths; ninety percent 喘息[喘息] chuǎnxī to gasp for breath; to take a breather 激烈[激烈] jīliè (of competition or fighting) intense; fierce; (of pain) acute; (of an expression of opinion) impassioned; vehement; (of a course of action) drastic; extreme 轻松[輕鬆] qīngsōng light; gentle; relaxed; effortless; uncomplicated; to relax; to take things less seriously 话题[話題] huàtí subject (of a talk or conversation); topic 廉耻[廉恥] liánchǐ honor and shame; sense of honor 跳舞[跳舞] tiàowǔ to dance 原始[原始] yuánshǐ first; original; primitive; original (document etc) 品质[品質] pǐnzhì character; intrinsic quality (of a person); quality (of a product or service, or as in "quality of life", "air quality" etc) 种种[種種] zhǒngzhǒng all kinds of 风月[風月] fēngyuè romance; beautiful scenery; small or petty (of talk etc) 纳[納] nà to receive; to accept; to enjoy; to bring into; to pay (tax etc); nano- (one billionth); to reinforce sole of shoes or stockings by close sewing 腰[腰] yāo waist; lower back; pocket; middle; loins 娇小[嬌小] jiāoxiǎo petite; delicate; dainty 貌美[貌美] màoměi good looks; pretty (e.g. young woman) 极品[極品] jípǐn best quality; item of the highest quality; (slang) outrageous; annoying in the extreme; gross; person with these qualities 花魁[花魁] huākuí the queen of flowers (refers esp. to plum blossom); (fig.) nickname for a famous beauty or courtesan 登徒子[登徒子] DēngtúZǐ Dengtu Zi, famous lecherous character; lecher; skirt-chaser //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep32/75 words - 23 min 染上[染上] rǎnshàng to catch (a disease); to get (a bad habit) 难倒[難倒] nándǎo to baffle; to confound; to stump 解铃还须系铃人[解鈴還須繫鈴人] jiělíngháixūxìlíngrén lit. whoever hung the bell on the tiger's neck must untie it (idiom); fig. whoever started the trouble should end it 铃[鈴] líng (small) bell; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 太医[太醫] tàiyī imperial physician 流传[流傳] liúchuán to spread; to circulate; to hand down 夜里[夜裡] yèli during the night; at night; nighttime 苦苦[苦苦] kǔkǔ strenuously; persistently; hard; painful 哀求[哀求] āiqiú to entreat; to implore; to plead 受宠[受寵] shòuchǒng to receive favor (from superior); favored; pampered 无人问津[無人問津] wúrénwènjīn to be of no interest to anyone (idiom) 顶端[頂端] dǐngduān summit; peak 孤单[孤單] gūdān lone; lonely; loneliness 川[川] chuān river; creek; plain; an area of level country 厌倦[厭倦] yànjuàn to be weary of; to be fed up with; tedious 怀念[懷念] huáiniàn to cherish the memory of; to think of; reminisce 彩云[彩雲] cǎiyún rosy clouds; CL:朵[duo3] 瞧[瞧] qiáo to look at; to see; to see (a doctor); to visit 生出[生出] shēngchū to give birth; to grow (whiskers etc); to generate; to produce 瘾[癮] yǐn addiction; craving 添堵[添堵] tiāndǔ to make people feel even more stressed or annoyed (coll.); to make traffic congestion even worse 蛰伏[蟄伏] zhéfú hibernation; living in seclusion 风格[風格] fēnggé style 吸引[吸引] xīyǐn to attract (interest, investment etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 密探[密探] mìtàn secret agent; detective; covert investigator //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep32/100 words - 28 min 纷纷[紛紛] fēnfēn one after another; in succession; one by one; continuously; diverse; in profusion; numerous and confused; pell-mell 即将[即將] jíjiāng on the eve of; to be about to; to be on the verge of 胜利[勝利] shènglì victory; CL:個|个[ge4] 当即[當即] dāngjí at once; on the spot 撕毁[撕毀] sīhuǐ to tear up; to rip up; too shred 追究[追究] zhuījiū to investigate; to look into 保管[保管] bǎoguǎn to hold in safekeeping; to have in one's care; to guarantee; certainly; surely; custodian; curator 天意[天意] tiānyì providence; the Will of Heaven 纵容[縱容] zòngróng to indulge; to connive at 诏书[詔書] zhàoshū edict; written imperial order 赫赫[赫赫] hèhè brilliant; impressive; outstanding 民心[民心] mínxīn popular sentiment 突然间[突然間] tūránjiān suddenly 民间[民間] mínjiān among the people; popular; folk; non-governmental; involving people rather than governments 即位[即位] jíwèi to succeed to the throne; accession 政变[政變] zhèngbiàn coup d'état 得力[得力] délì able; capable; competent; efficient 走狗[走狗] zǒugǒu hunting dog; hound; (fig.) running dog; lackey 说动[說動] shuōdòng to persuade 忠实[忠實] zhōngshí faithful 屠户[屠戶] túhù butcher 屠刀[屠刀] túdāo butcher's knife; abattoir hatchet 先锋[先鋒] xiānfēng vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde 副将[副將] fùjiàng deputy general 全军覆没[全軍覆沒] quánjūnfùmò total defeat of an army (idiom); fig. a complete wipeout //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep32/125 words - 35 min 堆[堆] duī to pile up; to heap up; a mass; pile; heap; stack; large amount 刨[刨] páo to dig; to excavate; (coll.) to exclude; not to count; to deduct; to subtract 情愿[情願] qíngyuàn willingness; would rather (agree to X than Y) 骠[驃] piào white horse 小卒[小卒] xiǎozú foot soldier; minor figure; a nobody; (chess) pawn 治军[治軍] zhìjūn running of armed forces; military management; to govern armed forces; to direct troops 符[符] fú mark; sign; talisman; to seal; to correspond to; tally; symbol; written charm; to coincide 兵变[兵變] bīngbiàn mutiny; (Tw) to be dumped by one's girlfriend while serving in the army 安抚[安撫] ānfǔ to placate; to pacify; to appease 芥蒂[芥蒂] jièdì an obstruction; barrier; ill-feeling; grudge 感慨[感慨] gǎnkǎi to sigh with sorrow, regret etc; rueful; deeply moved 精兵[精兵] jīngbīng elite troops 默许[默許] mòxǔ to accept tacitly; acquiescence 案子[案子] ànzi long table; counter; case; law case; legal case; judicial case 当上[當上] dāngshang to take up duty as; to assume a position; to assume; to take on (an office) 天方夜谭[天方夜譚] tiānfāngyètán fantasy story 狠心[狠心] hěnxīn callous; heartless 扶持[扶持] fúchí to help; to assist 看法[看法] kànfǎ way of looking at a thing; view; opinion; CL:個|个[ge4] 坚持下去[堅持下去] jiānchíxiàqù to press on 新奇[新奇] xīnqí novelty; new and odd 臣子[臣子] chénzǐ official in feudal court; subject 定局[定局] dìngjú foregone conclusion; to be settled conclusively 十万[十萬] shíwàn hundred thousand 大陆[大陸] dàlù continent; mainland; CL:個|个[ge4],塊|块[kuai4] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep32/150 words - 39 min 蒙难[蒙難] méngnàn to meet with disaster; killed; in the clutches of the enemy; to fall foul of; in danger 伺机[伺機] sìjī to wait for an opportunity; to watch for one's chance 圈套[圈套] quāntào trap; snare; trick 极度[極度] jídù extremely 自负[自負] zìfù conceited; to take responsibility 深信不疑[深信不疑] shēnxìnbùyí to believe firmly without any doubt (idiom); absolute certainty about sth 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 全身而退[全身而退] quánshēn'értuì to escape unscathed; to get through in one piece 猎人[獵人] lièrén hunter 旧例[舊例] jiùlì old rules; example from the past; former practices 王侯[王侯] wánghóu aristocracy 猾[猾] huá sly 操纵[操縱] cāozòng to operate; to control; to rig; to manipulate 代替[代替] dàitì to replace; to take the place of 赶走[趕走] gǎnzǒu to drive out; to turn back 确切[確切] quèqiè definite; exact; precise 个个[個個] gègè each one individually; each and every 他信[他信] Tāxìn Thaksin Shinawatra (1949-), Thai businessman and politician, prime minister 2001-2006 一朝一夕[一朝一夕] yīzhāoyīxī lit. one morning and one evening (idiom); fig. in a short period of time; overnight 历史[歷史] lìshǐ history; CL:門|门[men2],段[duan4] 即使[即使] jíshǐ even if; even though 满腹[滿腹] mǎnfù filled with; preoccupied with 放浪形骸[放浪形骸] fànglàngxínghái to abandon all restraint (idiom) 掩盖[掩蓋] yǎngài to conceal; to hide behind; to cover up 纰漏[紕漏] pīlòu careless mistake; slip-up //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep32/161 words - 41 min 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 赞誉[贊譽] zànyù to praise; recognition 兵临城下[兵臨城下] bīnglínchéngxià soldiers at the city walls (idiom); fig. at a critical juncture 危在旦夕[危在旦夕] wēizàidànxī in imminent peril (idiom); on the brink of crisis 大军[大軍] dàjūn army; main forces 兵法[兵法] bīngfǎ art of war; military strategy and tactics 讲究[講究] jiǎngjiu to pay particular attention to; carefully selected for quality; tastefully chosen 勤[勤] qín diligent; industrious; hardworking; frequent; regular; constant 断定[斷定] duàndìng to conclude; to determine; to come to a judgment 多种[多種] duōzhǒng many kinds of; multiple; diverse; multi- 决断[決斷] juéduàn to make a decision; resolution; decisiveness; resolute //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep33/25 words - 9 min 到齐[到齊] dàoqí to be all present 忐忑[忐忑] tǎntè nervous; apprehensive 到头[到頭] dàotóu to the end (of); at the end of; in the end; to come to an end 全体[全體] quántǐ all; entire 归队[歸隊] guīduì to return to one's unit; to go back to one's station in life 诸君[諸君] zhūjūn Gentlemen! (start of a speech); Ladies and Gentlemen! 加急[加急] jiājí to become more urgent; more rapid; urgent; to handle a matter urgently 慌慌张张[慌慌張張] huānghuāngzhāngzhāng helter-skelter 势如破竹[勢如破竹] shìrúpòzhú like a hot knife through butter (idiom); with irresistible force 驻军[駐軍] zhùjūn to station or garrison troops; garrison 谋划[謀劃] móuhuà to scheme; to plot; conspiracy 灌[灌] guàn to irrigate; to pour; to install (software); to record (music) 哑[啞] yǎ dumb; mute; hoarse; husky; unexploded (of artillery shell etc) 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) 血色[血色] xuèsè color (of one's skin, a sign of good health); red of cheeks 军营[軍營] jūnyíng barracks; army camp 办妥[辦妥] bàntuǒ to arrange; to settle; to complete; to carry through 口舌[口舌] kǒushé dispute or misunderstanding caused by gossip; to talk sb round 上代[上代] shàngdài previous generation 联名[聯名] liánmíng jointly (signed, declared, sponsored) 近在咫尺[近在咫尺] jìnzàizhǐchǐ to be almost within reach; to be close at hand 迅速[迅速] xùnsù rapid; speedy; fast 调入[調入] diàorù to bring in; to call in; to transfer (a person, data); (computing) to call; to load (a subroutine etc) 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 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) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep33/50 words - 17 min 支援[支援] zhīyuán to provide assistance; to support; to back 内外[內外] nèiwài inside and outside; domestic and foreign; approximately; about 平定[平定] píngdìng to pacify 烦忧[煩憂] fányōu to worry; to fret 许可[許可] xǔkě to allow; to permit 攻城[攻城] gōngchéng to besiege (a town) 沾[沾] zhān to moisten; to be infected by; to receive benefit or advantage through a contact; to touch 不义[不義] bùyì injustice 玷污[玷污] diànwū to stain; to sully; to tarnish 反败为胜[反敗為勝] fǎnbàiwéishèng to turn defeat into victory (idiom); to turn the tide 一锅粥[一鍋粥] yīguōzhōu (lit.) a pot of porridge; (fig.) a complete mess 吐[吐] tù to vomit; to throw up 故弄玄虚[故弄玄虛] gùnòngxuánxū deliberately mystifying; to make sth unnecessarily complicated 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) 乱麻[亂麻] luànmá lit. tangled skein; in a tremendous muddle; confused 在天之灵[在天之靈] zàitiānzhīlíng soul and spirit of the deceased 后退[後退] hòutuì to recoil; to draw back; to fall back; to retreat 衣钵[衣缽] yībō the cassock and alms bowl of a Buddhist master passed on to the favorite disciple (Buddhism); legacy; mantle 绝处逢生[絕處逢生] juéchǔféngshēng to come back from death's door (idiom); unexpected rescue from danger; fig. to recover from a seemingly impossible situation; to find a way out of a predicament 忍不住[忍不住] rěnbuzhù cannot help; unable to bear 风险[風險] fēngxiǎn risk; hazard 其次[其次] qícì next; secondly 打仗[打仗] dǎzhàng to fight a battle; to go to war 赌博[賭博] dǔbó to gamble 苍龙[蒼龍] Cānglóng Blue Dragon, other name of the Azure Dragon 青龍|青龙 (the seven mansions of the east sky) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep33/75 words - 22 min 姨[姨] yí mother's sister; aunt 征战[征戰] zhēngzhàn campaign; expedition 阴暗[陰暗] yīn'àn dim; dark; overcast; darkness; shadow; (fig.) dismal; gloomy; somber; murky; shadowy (side) 货色[貨色] huòsè goods; (derog.) stuff; trash 等不及[等不及] děngbùjí can't wait 迫不及待[迫不及待] pòbùjídài impatient (idiom); in a hurry; itching to get on with it 君王[君王] jūnwáng sovereign king 别管[別管] biéguǎn no matter (who, what etc) 号角[號角] hàojiǎo bugle horn 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 令箭[令箭] lìngjiàn arrow banner of command (archaic used as symbol of military authority); fig. instructions from one's superiors 书本[書本] shūběn book; CL:本[ben3] 亲耳[親耳] qīn'ěr with one's own ears 所闻[所聞] suǒwén heard; what one hears 描写[描寫] miáoxiě to describe; to depict; to portray; description 传达[傳達] chuándá to pass on; to convey; to relay; to transmit; transmission 悲壮[悲壯] bēizhuàng solemn and stirring; moving and tragic 恐惧[恐懼] kǒngjù to be frightened; fear; dread 雄[雄] xióng male; staminate; grand; imposing; powerful; mighty; person or state having great power and influence 迈[邁] mài to take a step; to stride 分毫[分毫] fēnháo fraction; slightest difference; hairsbreadth 淡定[淡定] dàndìng calm and collected; unperturbed 诗情画意[詩情畫意] shīqínghuàyì picturesque charm; idyllic appeal; poetic grace 讽刺[諷刺] fěngcì to satirize; to mock; irony; satire; sarcasm 下凡[下凡] xiàfán to descend to the world (of immortals) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep33/100 words - 31 min 攻入[攻入] gōngrù to force entrance into; to score a goal (sport) 战力[戰力] zhànlì military strength; military power; military capability 弩[弩] nǔ crossbow 轰轰烈烈[轟轟烈烈] hōnghōnglièliè strong; vigorous; large-scale 诈[詐] zhà to cheat; to swindle; to pretend; to feign; to draw sb out; to try to extract information by deceit or bluff 敌军[敵軍] díjūn enemy troops; hostile forces; CL:股[gu3] 畏首畏尾[畏首畏尾] wèishǒuwèiwěi afraid of the head, terrified of the tail (idiom); ever fearful and nervous; afraid of the slightest thing 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) 带兵[帶兵] dàibīng to lead troops 损伤[損傷] sǔnshāng to harm; to damage; to injure; impairment; loss; disability 传令[傳令] chuánlìng to transmit an order 退守[退守] tuìshǒu to retreat and defend; to withdraw and maintain one's guard 战争[戰爭] zhànzhēng war; conflict; CL:場|场[chang2],次[ci4] 得胜[得勝] déshèng to triumph over an opponent 所到之处[所到之處] suǒdàozhīchù wherever one goes 崇敬[崇敬] chóngjìng to revere; to venerate; high esteem 稍等[稍等] shāoděng to wait a moment 庙[廟] miào temple; ancestral shrine; CL:座[zuo4]; temple fair; great imperial hall; imperial 顺[順] shùn to obey; to follow; to arrange; to make reasonable; along; favorable 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) 供奉[供奉] gòngfèng to consecrate; to enshrine and worship; an offering (to one's ancestors); a sacrifice (to a God) 朝纲[朝綱] cháogāng laws and discipline of imperial court 犯错[犯錯] fàncuò to err; to make a mistake; to do the wrong thing 万人[萬人] wànrén ten thousand people; all the people; everyman 届时[屆時] jièshí when the time comes; at the scheduled time //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep33/125 words - 38 min 相劝[相勸] xiāngquàn to persuade; to exhort; to advise 一族[一族] yīzú social group; subculture; family; clan; see also 族[zu2] 内斗[內鬥] nèidòu internal strife; power struggle; (of members of an organization) to fight each other 怨[怨] yuàn to blame; to complain 叛军[叛軍] pànjūn rebel army 串通一气[串通一氣] chuàntōngyīqì to act in collusion (idiom) 拱手[拱手] gǒngshǒu to cup one's hands in obeisance or greeting; (fig.) submissive 惨痛[慘痛] cǎntòng bitter; painful; deeply distressed 看得见[看得見] kàndéjiàn can see; visible 上任[上任] shàngrèn to take office; previous (incumbent); predecessor 存活[存活] cúnhuó to survive (a serious accident); survival 撰写[撰寫] zhuànxiě to write; to compose 立即[立即] lìjí immediately 真假[真假] zhēnjiǎ genuine or fake; true or false 下跪[下跪] xiàguì to kneel; to go down on one's knees 忍辱负重[忍辱負重] rěnrǔfùzhòng to endure humiliation as part of an important mission (idiom); to suffer in silence 混账[混賬] hùnzhàng shameful; absolutely disgraceful! 阉人[閹人] yānrén a castrate 玺[璽] xǐ ruler's seal 先皇[先皇] xiānHuáng the late Emperor 呼出[呼出] hūchū to exhale; to breathe out 恩赐[恩賜] ēncì favor; to give charity to sb out of pity 定当[定當] dìngdàng settled; ready; finished 上书[上書] shàngshū to write a letter (to the authorities); to present a petition 拥护[擁護] yōnghù to endorse; to support //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep33/139 words - 41 min 荣登[榮登] róngdēng (of a list, music chart etc) to reach the top 大宝[大寶] dàbǎo (archaic) throne 王座[王座] wángzuò throne 朕[朕] zhèn I; we (imperial use); subtle 战火[戰火] zhànhuǒ conflagration; the fire of war 予以[予以] yǔyǐ to give; to impose; to apply 传世[傳世] chuánshì handed down from ancient times; family heirloom 隆[隆] lóng grand; intense; prosperous; to swell; to bulge 万国[萬國] wànguó all nations 朝拜[朝拜] cháobài to worship; to make customary deferences to; a pilgrimage 逆贼[逆賊] nìzéi renegade; traitor and bandit 逆臣[逆臣] nìchén rebellious minister 送死[送死] sòngsǐ to throw away one's life 祸乱[禍亂] huòluàn calamity and chaos; devastating disorder; great turmoil //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep34/25 words - 9 min 千夫[千夫] qiānfū a lot of people (literary) 痛骂[痛罵] tòngmà to bawl out; to reprimand severely 恨不得[恨不得] hènbude wishing one could do sth; to hate to be unable; itching to do sth 吞[吞] tūn to swallow; to take 共享[共享] gòngxiǎng to share; to enjoy together 一己[一己] yījǐ oneself 私利[私利] sīlì personal gain; (one's own) selfish interest 以致于[以致於] yǐzhìyú so that; to the point that 君臣[君臣] jūnchén a ruler and his ministers (old) 故伎[故伎] gùjì usual trick; old tactics 位子[位子] wèizi place; seat 一错再错[一錯再錯] yīcuòzàicuò to repeat errors; to continue blundering; to make continuous mistakes 攻打[攻打] gōngdǎ to attack (the enemy) 侍奉[侍奉] shìfèng to wait upon; to serve; to attend to sb's needs 担忧[擔憂] dānyōu to worry; to be concerned 畏畏缩缩[畏畏縮縮] wèiwèisuōsuō cowering; cringing 局面[局面] júmiàn aspect; phase; situation 退避[退避] tuìbì to withdraw 统帅[統帥] tǒngshuài command; commander-in-chief 塾[塾] shú private school 学生[學生] xuésheng student; schoolchild 误判[誤判] wùpàn to misjudge; error of judgment; incorrect ruling; miscarriage of justice 诏[詔] zhào imperial order 殚心[殫心] dānxīn to devote one's entire mind 陷害[陷害] xiànhài to entrap; to set up; to frame (up); to make false charges against //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep34/50 words - 17 min 伏法[伏法] fúfǎ to be executed 旧案[舊案] jiù'àn old court case; long-standing legal dispute 昭雪[昭雪] zhāoxuě to exonerate; to clear (from an accusation); to rehabilitate 谥号[諡號] shìhào posthumous name and title 香火[香火] xiānghuǒ incense burning in front of a temple; burning joss sticks 直隶[直隸] Zhílì Ming and Qing dynasty province directly administered by Beijing, including Beijing, Tianjin, most of Hebei and Henan and part of Shandong 听信[聽信] tīngxìn to listen to information; to get the news; to believe what one hears 谗言[讒言] chányán slander; slanderous report; calumny; false charge 误杀[誤殺] wùshā to mistakenly kill; manslaughter 愧悔无地[愧悔無地] kuìhuǐwúdì ashamed and unable to show one's face (idiom) 休[休] xiū to rest; to stop doing sth for a period of time; to cease; (imperative) don't 灾[災] zāi disaster; calamity 污[污] wū dirty; filthy; foul; corrupt; to smear; to defile; dirt; filth 舍[舍] shè residence 名誉[名譽] míngyù fame; reputation; honor; honorary; emeritus (of retired professor) 宫城[宮城] Gōngchéng Miyagi prefecture in north of Japan's main island Honshū 本州[Ben3 zhou1] 骁[驍] xiāo brave; good horse; strong 勇[勇] yǒng brave 残暴[殘暴] cánbào brutal; vicious; ruthless 兵力[兵力] bīnglì military strength; armed forces; troops 莫名其妙[莫名其妙] mòmíngqímiào (idiom) baffling; inexplicable 奋战[奮戰] fènzhàn to fight bravely; (fig.) to struggle; to work hard 发病[發病] fābìng onset; outbreak (of a disease) 过后[過後] guòhòu after the event 人大[人大] Réndà (Chinese) National People's Congress (abbr. for 全國人民代表大會|全国人民代表大会[Quan2 guo2 Ren2 min2 Dai4 biao3 Da4 hui4]); Renmin University of China (abbr. for 中國人民大學|中国人民大学[Zhong1 guo2 Ren2 min2 Da4 xue2]) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep34/75 words - 23 min 王妃[王妃] wángfēi princess (in Europe) 儿女[兒女] érnǚ children; sons and daughters 私情[私情] sīqíng personal considerations; love affair 欢心[歡心] huānxīn favor; liking; love; jubilation; joy 辞官[辭官] cíguān to resign a government post 折子[摺子] zhézi folding notebook; accounts book 还乡[還鄉] huánxiāng to return home; fig. to retire from public life 满怀[滿懷] mǎnhuái to have one's heart filled with; (to collide) full on; (of farm animals) heavy with young 胎[胎] tāi fetus; litter; tire; abbr. of 輪胎|轮胎 踏实[踏實] tāshi firmly-based; steady; steadfast; to have peace of mind; free from anxiety; Taiwan pr. [ta4 shi2] 凤[鳳] fèng phoenix 谜语[謎語] míyǔ riddle; conundrum; CL:條|条[tiao2] 得出[得出] déchū to obtain (results); to arrive at (a conclusion) 社稷[社稷] shèjì state; country; the Gods of earth and grain 异心[異心] yìxīn disloyalty; infidelity 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) 严惩[嚴懲] yánchéng to punish severely 秉承[秉承] bǐngchéng to take orders; to receive commands; to carry on (a tradition) 马鞭[馬鞭] mǎbiān horsewhip 累累[累累] lěilěi again and again; innumerable; repeated; riddled with; accumulated 归心[歸心] guīxīn converted to (religion) 鲜花[鮮花] xiānhuā flower; fresh flowers; CL:朵[duo3] 万千[萬千] wànqiān myriad; multitudinous; multifarious 夹道欢迎[夾道歡迎] jiādàohuānyíng to line the streets in welcome 蠢蠢欲动[蠢蠢欲動] chǔnchǔnyùdòng to begin to stir (idiom); to get restless; to become threatening //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep34/100 words - 32 min 将领[將領] jiànglǐng high-ranking military officer 密谈[密談] mìtán commune; private discussion 黄袍加身[黃袍加身] huángpáojiāshēn lit. to take the yellow gown (idiom); fig. to be made emperor; to take the crown 自始至终[自始至終] zìshǐzhìzhōng from start to finish (idiom) 作乱[作亂] zuòluàn to start a rebellion; to rise in revolt 坚定[堅定] jiāndìng firm; steady; staunch; resolute 败落[敗落] bàiluò (of status or wealth) to decline; (of buildings etc) to become dilapidated; run-down; (of plants) to wilt 反对[反對] fǎnduì to fight against; to oppose; to be opposed to; opposition 平反[平反] píngfǎn to redress (an injustice); to rehabilitate (sb whose reputation was unjustly sullied) 牌位[牌位] páiwèi memorial tablet 类似[類似] lèisì similar; analogous 出于[出於] chūyú due to; to stem from 邀功[邀功] yāogōng to take the credit for sb's achievement 痛恨[痛恨] tònghèn to detest; to loathe; to abhor 孤家寡人[孤家寡人] gūjiāguǎrén one who is cut off from others (idiom); one who has chosen to follow a solitary path; (can also be an indirect way of referring to an unmarried person) 结识[結識] jiéshí to get to know sb; to meet sb for the first time 依靠[依靠] yīkào to rely on sth (for support etc); to depend on 圣人[聖人] shèngrén saint; sage; refers to Confucius 孔子[Kong3 zi3]; the current reigning Emperor 下令[下令] xiàlìng to give an order; to command 情势[情勢] qíngshì situation; circumstance 诬[誣] wū to accuse falsely 任由[任由] rènyóu to let (sb do sth); to allow; regardless of 惶恐[惶恐] huángkǒng terrified 捆绑[捆綁] kǔnbǎng to bind 两败俱伤[兩敗俱傷] liǎngbàijùshāng both sides suffer (idiom); neither side wins //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep34/125 words - 41 min 鹰派[鷹派] yīngpài hawk faction (opposite: 鸽派, doves); fierce and combative party; war party; warmongers 部署[部署] bùshǔ to dispose; to deploy; deployment 功亏一篑[功虧一簣] gōngkuīyīkuì lit. to ruin the enterprise for the sake of one basketful; to fail through lack of a final effort; to spoil the ship for a ha'penny worth of tar (idiom) 溜走[溜走] liūzǒu to slip away; to leave secretly 扼[扼] è to grip forcefully; to clutch at; to guard; to control; to hold 咽喉[咽喉] yānhóu throat 谋事[謀事] móushì to plan matters; to look for a job 逃不出[逃不出] táobùchū unable to escape; can't get out 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 诵[誦] sòng to read aloud; to recite 忠诚[忠誠] zhōngchéng devoted; loyal; fidelity; loyalty 一言不发[一言不發] yīyánbùfā to not say a word (idiom) 屈服[屈服] qūfú to surrender; to succumb; to yield; (as a transitive verb) to defeat; to prevail over 伪造[偽造] wěizào to forge; to fake; to counterfeit 彻查[徹查] chèchá to investigate thoroughly 救命稻草[救命稻草] jiùmìngdàocǎo (one's) last straw to clutch at; one's last hope 为人[為人] wéirén to conduct oneself; behavior; conduct; personal character 服众[服眾] fúzhòng to convince the masses 兵乱[兵亂] bīngluàn confusion of war; turmoil of war 寝食难安[寢食難安] qǐnshínán'ān lit. cannot rest or eat in peace (idiom); fig. extremely worried and troubled 主顾[主顧] zhǔgù client; customer 所需[所需] suǒxū necessary (for); required 为此[為此] wèicǐ for this reason; with regards to this; in this respect; in order to do this; to this end 整条[整條] zhěngtiáo entire; whole (fish, road etc) 包围[包圍] bāowéi to surround; to encircle; to hem in //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep35/25 words - 9 min 重犯[重犯] zhòngfàn serious criminal; felon 藏匿[藏匿] cángnì to cover up; to conceal; to go into hiding 掌管[掌管] zhǎngguǎn in charge of; to control 机密[機密] jīmì secret; classified (information) 价[價] jià price; value; (chemistry) valence 卖家[賣家] màijiā seller 出价[出價] chūjià to bid 查办[查辦] chábàn to investigate and handle (a criminal case) 倾巢而出[傾巢而出] qīngcháo'érchū the whole nest came out (idiom); to turn out in full strength 一方[一方] yīfāng a party (in a contract or legal case); one side; area; region 桌面[桌面] zhuōmiàn desktop; tabletop 无偿[無償] wúcháng free; no charge; at no cost 猎物[獵物] lièwù prey 申时[申時] shēnshí 3-5 pm (in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times) 包厢[包廂] bāoxiāng box (in a theater or concert hall); private room (in a restaurant or karaoke) 参与者[參與者] cānyùzhě participant 找麻烦[找麻煩] zhǎomáfan to look for trouble 卒[卒] zú soldier; servant; to finish; to die; finally; at last; pawn in Chinese chess 公会[公會] gōnghuì guild 胸有成竹[胸有成竹] xiōngyǒuchéngzhú to plan in advance (idiom); a card up one's sleeve; forewarned is forearmed 馊主意[餿主意] sōuzhǔyi rotten idea 临街[臨街] línjiē facing the street 狭窄[狹窄] xiázhǎi narrow 调集[調集] diàojí to summon; to muster; to assemble 进行[進行] jìnxíng to advance; to conduct; underway; in progress; to do; to carry out; to carry on; to execute //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep35/50 words - 15 min 待价而沽[待價而沽] dàijià'érgū to sell only for a good price (idiom); to wait for a good offer 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) 去留[去留] qùliú going or staying 保密[保密] bǎomì to keep sth confidential; to maintain secrecy 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) 请罪[請罪] qǐngzuì to apologize humbly; to beg forgiveness 辞去[辭去] cíqù to resign; to quit 官职[官職] guānzhí an official position; a job in the bureaucracy 怨言[怨言] yuànyán complaint 活路[活路] huólù through road; way out; way to survive; means of subsistence 漂泊[漂泊] piāobó to drift (in the tide); to rove; to lead a wandering existence; drifter; wanderer 一呼百应[一呼百應] yīhūbǎiyìng a hundred answers to a single call (idiom); to respond en masse 阿谀奉承[阿諛奉承] ēyúfèngchéng flattering and fawning (idiom); sweet-talking 投入[投入] tóurù to throw into; to put into; to throw oneself into; to participate in; to invest in; absorbed; engrossed 虐待[虐待] nüèdài to mistreat; to maltreat; to abuse; mistreatment; maltreatment 餐[餐] cān meal; to eat; classifier for meals 干活[幹活] gànhuó to work; to be employed 牢房[牢房] láofáng jail cell; prison cell 枯燥[枯燥] kūzào dry and dull; uninteresting; dry-as-dust 盼头[盼頭] pàntou hopes; good prospects 碰上[碰上] pèngshàng to run into; to come upon; to meet 婚[婚] hūn to marry; marriage; wedding; to take a wife 天灾[天災] tiānzāi natural disaster 大赦[大赦] dàshè amnesty; general pardon 投[投] tóu to cast; to send; to throw oneself (into the river etc); to seek refuge; to place oneself into the hands of //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep35/75 words - 24 min 犯人[犯人] fànrén convict; prisoner; criminal 几近[幾近] jījìn to be on the brink of; to be on the verge of 十成[十成] shíchéng completely 办案[辦案] bàn'àn to handle a case 奉旨[奉旨] fèngzhǐ on imperial orders 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 贪心[貪心] tānxīn greedy 青天白日[青天白日] qīngtiānbáirì in broad daylight; in the middle of the day; KMT emblem, a white sun on a blue background 好生[好生] hǎoshēng (dialect) very; quite; properly; well; thoroughly 悠闲[悠閒] yōuxián leisurely; carefree; relaxed 办公[辦公] bàngōng to handle official business; to work (esp. in an office) 诱[誘] yòu to entice; to tempt 罐子[罐子] guànzi jar; pitcher; pot 独木桥[獨木橋] dúmùqiáo single-log bridge; (fig.) difficult path 高见[高見] gāojiàn wise opinion; brilliant idea (honorific) 玺印[璽印] xǐyìn seal (esp. of ruler) 宝贵[寶貴] bǎoguì valuable; precious; to value; to treasure; to set store by 场面[場面] chǎngmiàn scene; spectacle; occasion; situation 守候[守候] shǒuhòu to wait for; to expect; to keep watch; to watch over; to nurse 护卫[護衛] hùwèi to guard; to protect; bodyguard (for officials in ancient times) 甭[甭] béng contraction of 不用; need not; please don't 先前[先前] xiānqián before; previously 举动[舉動] jǔdòng act; action; activity; move; movement 呈[呈] chéng to present to a superior; memorial; petition; to present (a certain appearance); to assume (a shape); to be (a certain color) 宣读[宣讀] xuāndú to read out loud to an audience; a prepared speech (e.g. to a party conference) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep35/100 words - 37 min 一举一动[一舉一動] yījǔyīdòng every movement; each and every move 幽幽[幽幽] yōuyōu faint; indistinct 光明正大[光明正大] guāngmíngzhèngdà (of a person) honorable; not devious; (of a behavior) fair and aboveboard; without tricks; openly; (of a situation) out in the open 揣测[揣測] chuǎicè to guess; to conjecture 直面[直面] zhímiàn to face (reality, danger etc) 老狐狸[老狐狸] lǎohúli old fox; fig. cunning person 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 形容[形容] xíngróng to describe; description; appearance; look 魑魅魍魉[魑魅魍魎] chīmèiwǎngliǎng demons and monsters (idiom) 得当[得當] dédàng appropriate; suitable 临死[臨死] línsǐ facing death; at death's door 罪孽[罪孽] zuìniè sin; crime; wrongdoing 深重[深重] shēnzhòng very serious; grave; profound 觐[覲] jìn (history) to have an audience with the Emperor 凌迟[凌遲] língchí the lingering death; the death of a thousand cuts (old form of capital punishment) 多变[多變] duōbiàn fickle; multi-variate (math.) 恩德[恩德] ēndé benevolence; favor 异议[異議] yìyì objection; dissent 销毁[銷毀] xiāohuǐ to destroy (by melting or burning); to obliterate 铸成大错[鑄成大錯] zhùchéngdàcuò to make a serious mistake (idiom) 无可挽回[無可挽回] wúkěwǎnhuí irrevocable; the die is cast 所作所为[所作所為] suǒzuòsuǒwéi one's conduct and deeds 私欲[私欲] sīyù selfish desire 明察[明察] míngchá to note clearly; to perceive 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 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep35/110 words - 41 min 关禁闭[關禁閉] guānjìnbì to put in detention (a soldier, a pupil) 山芋[山芋] shānyù sweet potato 权力[權力] quánlì power; authority 何尝[何嘗] hécháng (rhetorical question) when?; how?; it's not that... 意志力[意志力] yìzhìlì willpower 千差万别[千差萬別] qiānchāwànbié manifold diversity 同路人[同路人] tónglùrén fellow traveler; comrade 交汇[交匯] jiāohuì to flow together; confluence (of rivers, airflow, roads); (international) cooperation 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 念旧[念舊] niànjiù to remember old friends; to cherish old friendships; for old time's sake //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep36/25 words - 10 min 乱局[亂局] luànjú chaotic situation 主心骨[主心骨] zhǔxīngǔ backbone; mainstay; pillar; definite view; one's own judgment 孤老[孤老] gūlǎo solitary old man or woman; regular patron (at brothels) 把守[把守] bǎshǒu to guard 苍蝇[蒼蠅] cāngying housefly; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 夺回[奪回] duóhuí to take back (forcibly); to recapture; to win back 制成[製成] zhìchéng to manufacture; to turn out (a product) 角度[角度] jiǎodù angle; point of view 油[油] yóu oil; fat; grease; petroleum; to apply tung oil, paint or varnish; oily; greasy; glib; cunning 想出[想出] xiǎngchū to figure out; to work out (a solution etc); to think up; to come up with (an idea etc) 解开[解開] jiěkāi to untie; to undo; to solve (a mystery) 有效[有效] yǒuxiào effective; in effect; valid 事到如今[事到如今] shìdàorújīn as matters stand; things having reached this stage 有意[有意] yǒuyì to intend; intentionally; interested in 困境[困境] kùnjìng predicament; plight 到此为止[到此為止] dàocǐwéizhǐ to stop at this point; to end here; to call it a day 惊慌[驚慌] jīnghuāng to panic; to be alarmed 存有[存有] cúnyǒu to hold in storage; to retain; to harbor (feelings); to entertain (sentiments); (of abstract things) to exist; there is 善意[善意] shànyì goodwill; benevolence; kindness 撤出[撤出] chèchū to withdraw; to leave; to retreat; to pull out 旁观[旁觀] pángguān spectator; non-participant 推测[推測] tuīcè speculation; to conjecture; to surmise; to speculate 推断[推斷] tuīduàn to infer; to deduce; to predict; to extrapolate 决裂[決裂] juéliè to rupture; to burst open; to break; to break off relations with; a rupture 零碎[零碎] língsuì scattered and fragmentary; scraps; odds and ends //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep36/50 words - 16 min 细节[細節] xìjié details; particulars 全貌[全貌] quánmào complete picture; full view 告终[告終] gàozhōng to end; to reach an end 无间[無間] wújiàn very close; no gap between them; continuously; unbroken; hard to separate; indistinguishable 停歇[停歇] tíngxiē to stop for a rest 礼服[禮服] lǐfú ceremonial robe; formal attire (dinner suit, evening gown etc) 除掉[除掉] chúdiào to eliminate 成员[成員] chéngyuán member 生来[生來] shēnglái from birth; by one's nature 敖[敖] áo to ramble; to rove; old variant of 熬[ao2] 使者[使者] shǐzhě emissary; envoy 信誉[信譽] xìnyù prestige; distinction; reputation; trust 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) 负伤[負傷] fùshāng to be wounded; to sustain an injury 当成[當成] dàngchéng to consider as; to take to be 谎[謊] huǎng lies; to lie 对了[對了] duìle Correct!; Oh, that's right, ... (when one suddenly remembers sth one wanted to mention); Oh, by the way, ... 说谎[說謊] shuōhuǎng to lie; to tell an untruth 去处[去處] qùchù place; destination 缓和[緩和] huǎnhé to ease (tension); to alleviate; to moderate; to allay; to make more mild 用膳[用膳] yòngshàn to dine 高高兴兴[高高興興] gāogāoxìngxìng cheerful and optimistic; in a good mood; gaily 安静[安靜] ānjìng quiet; peaceful; calm 近几年[近幾年] jìnjǐnián in recent years 兴起[興起] xīngqǐ to rise; to spring up; to burgeon; to be aroused; to come into vogue //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep36/75 words - 20 min 每逢[每逢] měiféng every time; on each occasion; whenever 烟雨[煙雨] yānyǔ misty rain; drizzle 五光十色[五光十色] wǔguāngshísè bright and multicolored; of rich variety; (fig.) dazzling; glitzy 彩[彩] cǎi (bright) color; variety; applause; applaud; lottery prize 五颜六色[五顏六色] wǔyánliùsè multi-colored; every color under the sun 极了[極了] jíle extremely; exceedingly 报账[報賬] bàozhàng to report expenses; to submit accounts 不着[不著] bùzháo no need; need not 摊子[攤子] tānzi booth; vendor's stall; organizational structure; scale of operations 送去[送去] sòngqù to send to; to deliver to; to give sb a lift (e.g. in a car) 扮[扮] bàn to disguise oneself as; to dress up; to play (a role); to put on (an expression) 吉祥物[吉祥物] jíxiángwù mascot 晚宴[晚宴] wǎnyàn banquet; dinner party; soiree 灯会[燈會] dēnghuì carnival during the Lantern Festival, with lantern displays and traditional folk performances such as stilt walking and lion dance 逛街[逛街] guàngjiē to take a walk; to window-shop; to stroll down the street 城郊[城郊] chéngjiāo suburbs; outskirts of a city 夜市[夜市] yèshì night market 单子[單子] dānzi list of items; bill; form; bedsheet 幽美[幽美] yōuměi (of a location) beautiful and tranquil 才子[才子] cáizǐ gifted scholar 绝代佳人[絕代佳人] juédàijiārén beauty unmatched in her generation (idiom); woman of peerless elegance; prettiest girl ever 欢聚一堂[歡聚一堂] huānjùyītáng to gather happily under one roof 绝世佳人[絕世佳人] juéshìjiārén a woman of unmatched beauty (idiom) 做完[做完] zuòwán to finish; to complete the task 正儿八经[正兒八經] zhèng'érbājīng serious; earnest; real; true //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep36/100 words - 35 min 书院[書院] shūyuàn academy of classical learning (Tang Dynasty - Qing Dynasty) 钱塘[錢塘] Qiántáng Qiantang River that loops around Hangzhou 杭州[Hang2 zhou1] in Zhejiang Province 浙江省[Zhe4 jiang1 Sheng3] 珰[璫] dāng (literary) pendant ornament; earring; eunuch 侠客[俠客] xiákè chivalrous person; knight-errant 城市[城市] chéngshì city; town; CL:座[zuo4] 前程[前程] qiánchéng future (career etc) prospects 落魄[落魄] luòpò down and out; in dire straits; unrestrained; unconventional; also pr. [luo4 tuo4] 仕途[仕途] shìtú official career (formal) 光鲜[光鮮] guāngxiān bright and neat 亮丽[亮麗] liànglì bright and beautiful 阴谋诡计[陰謀詭計] yīnmóuguǐjì crafty plots and machinations (idiom) 看待[看待] kàndài to look upon; to regard 所居[所居] suǒjū residence; dwelling; dwelling place 句号[句號] jùhào full stop; period (punct.) 不解风情[不解風情] bùjiěfēngqíng unromantic; insensitive 相待[相待] xiāngdài to treat 夫妻[夫妻] fūqī husband and wife; married couple 耳目[耳目] ěrmù eyes and ears; sb's attention or notice; information; knowledge; spies 乖张[乖張] guāizhāng recalcitrant; unreasonable; peevish 无度[無度] wúdù immoderate; excessive; not knowing one's limits 中计[中計] zhòngjì to fall into a trap; taken in by a stratagem; cheated; ripped off 当街[當街] dāngjiē in the middle of the street; facing the street 解围[解圍] jiěwéi to lift a siege; to help sb out of trouble or embarrassment 欲[慾] yù desire; appetite; passion; lust; greed 接力[接力] jiēlì relay //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep36/111 words - 41 min 轮回[輪迴] lúnhuí to reincarnate; reincarnation (Buddhism); (of the seasons etc) to follow each other cyclically; cycle; CL:個|个[ge4] 报应[報應] bàoyìng retribution; judgment 极地[極地] jídì polar region 地狱[地獄] dìyù hell; infernal; underworld 明月[明月] míngyuè bright moon; refers to 夜明珠, a legendary pearl that can glow in the dark; CL:輪|轮[lun2] 调虎离山[調虎離山] diàohǔlíshān to lure the tiger from its domain in the mountains (idiom); to lure an enemy away from his territory 手足[手足] shǒuzú hands and feet; (fig.) brothers; retinue, henchmen, accomplices 残[殘] cán to destroy; to spoil; to ruin; to injure; cruel; oppressive; savage; brutal; incomplete; disabled; to remain; to survive; remnant; surplus 裤子[褲子] kùzi trousers; pants; CL:條|条[tiao2] 生闷气[生悶氣] shēngmènqì to seethe; to sulk; to be pissed off (vulgar) 差一点[差一點] chàyīdiǎn see 差點|差点[cha4 dian3] //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep37/25 words - 11 min 评[評] píng to discuss; to comment; to criticize; to judge; to choose (by public appraisal) 评理[評理] pínglǐ to judge between right and wrong; to reason things out 吓跑[嚇跑] xiàpǎo to scare away 无所谓[無所謂] wúsuǒwèi to be indifferent; not to matter; cannot be said to be 退却[退卻] tuìquè to retreat; to shrink back 密室[密室] mìshì a room for keeping sth hidden; secret room; hidden chamber 唤醒[喚醒] huànxǐng to wake sb; to rouse 撕破脸皮[撕破臉皮] sīpòliǎnpí see 撕破臉|撕破脸[si1 po4 lian3] 改嫁[改嫁] gǎijià to remarry (of a woman) 紧盯[緊盯] jǐndīng to gaze; to stare fixedly 取胜[取勝] qǔshèng to score a victory; to prevail over one's opponents 员[員] yuán person; employee; member 大将[大將] dàjiàng a general or admiral 捣乱[搗亂] dǎoluàn to disturb; to look for trouble; to stir up a row; to bother sb intentionally 精妙[精妙] jīngmiào exquisite; fine and delicate (usu. of works of art) 红叶[紅葉] hóngyè red autumnal leaves 蝴蝶[蝴蝶] húdié butterfly; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 苍[蒼] cāng dark blue; deep green; ash-gray 茫[茫] máng vast, with no clear boundary; fig. hazy; indistinct; unclear; confused 叙[敘] xù to narrate; to chat 板板[板板] bǎnbǎn solemn 明摆着[明擺著] míngbǎizhe evident; clear; undoubted 小孩子[小孩子] xiǎoháizi child 表白[表白] biǎobái to explain oneself; to express; to reveal one's thoughts or feelings; declaration; confession 动心[動心] dòngxīn to be moved; to be tempted //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep37/50 words - 19 min 近水楼台先得月[近水樓臺先得月] jìnshuǐlóutáixiāndéyuè the pavilion closest to the water enjoys moonlight first (idiom); to benefit from intimacy with an influential person 肥[肥] féi fat; fertile; loose-fitting or large; to fertilize; to become rich by illegal means; fertilizer; manure 田[田] tián field; farm; CL:片[pian4] 青年[青年] qīngnián youth; youthful years; young person; the young 俊[俊] jùn smart; eminent; handsome; talented 打跑[打跑] dǎpǎo to run off rebuffed; to fend off; (to fight off and make sb) run off 爱情[愛情] àiqíng romance; love (romantic); CL:個|个[ge4],份[fen4] 厨房[廚房] chúfáng kitchen; CL:間|间[jian1] 停火[停火] tínghuǒ to cease fire; ceasefire 吃食[吃食] chīshi food; edibles 亲密[親密] qīnmì intimate; close 伙计[伙計] huǒji partner; fellow; mate; waiter; servant; shop assistant 酒杯[酒杯] jiǔbēi wine cup 月色[月色] yuèsè moonlight 怜爱[憐愛] lián'ài to have tender affection for; to love tenderly; to pamper sb 折断[折斷] zhéduàn to snap sth off; to break 九江[九江] Jiǔjiāng Jiujiang prefecture-level city in Jiangxi; also Jiujiang county 琵琶[琵琶] pípa pipa, Chinese lute, with 4 strings, a large pear-shaped body and a fretted fingerboard 隐退[隱退] yǐntuì to retire (from society, esp. from politics); to vanish 解散[解散] jiěsàn to dissolve; to disband 十八[十八] shíbā eighteen; 18 新任[新任] xīnrèn newly-appointed; newly elected; new (in a political office) 妄图[妄圖] wàngtú to try in vain; futile attempt 迫于[迫於] pòyú constrained; restricted; forced to; under pressure to do sth 轻伤[輕傷] qīngshāng lightly wounded; minor injuries //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep37/75 words - 29 min 后影[後影] hòuyǐng rear view; figure seen from behind; view of the back (of a person or object) 身影[身影] shēnyǐng silhouette; figure 表彰[表彰] biǎozhāng to honor; to commend; to cite (in dispatches) 功勋[功勛] gōngxūn achievement; meritorious deed; contributions (for the good of society) 荒凉[荒涼] huāngliáng desolate 凄凄[淒淒] qīqī cold and dismal 心爱[心愛] xīn'ài beloved 破开[破開] pòkāi to split; to cut open 由于[由於] yóuyú due to; as a result of; thanks to; owing to; since; because 挟持[挾持] xiéchí to seize 警示[警示] jǐngshì to warn; to alert; warning; cautionary 三教九流[三教九流] sānjiàojiǔliú the Three Religions (Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism) and Nine Schools (Confucians, Daoists, Yin-Yang, Legalists, Logicians, Mohists, Political Strategists, Eclectics, Agriculturists); fig. people from all trades (often derog.) 蹾[蹾] dūn (coll.) to put sth down heavily; to plonk 怪物[怪物] guàiwu monster; freak; eccentric person 桶[桶] tǒng bucket; (trash) can; barrel (of oil etc); CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 杀进[殺進] shājìn to storm (a city etc); to raid 含义[含義] hányì meaning (implicit in a phrase); implied meaning; hidden meaning; hint; connotation 读书人[讀書人] dúshūrén scholar; intellectual 客套话[客套話] kètàohuà conventional greeting; polite formula 守门[守門] shǒumén to keep goal; on duty as gatekeeper 拿走[拿走] názǒu to take away 歹[歹] dǎi bad; wicked; evil; Kangxi radical 78 纵身[縱身] zòngshēn to leap; to spring; to throw oneself 跃[躍] yuè to jump; to leap 临门[臨門] línmén to arrive home; facing one's home; home-coming; (soccer) facing the goalmouth //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep37/100 words - 38 min 天门[天門] Tiānmén Tianmen sub-prefecture level city in Hubei 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] 评书[評書] píngshū pingshu, a folk art where a single performer narrates stories from history or fiction 施压[施壓] shīyā to pressure 重托[重托] zhòngtuō great trust 不必要[不必要] bùbìyào needless; unnecessary 出鞘[出鞘] chūqiào (of a sword etc) to unsheath 嚣张[囂張] xiāozhāng rampant; unbridled; arrogant; aggressive 转战[轉戰] zhuǎnzhàn to fight in one place after another 高官[高官] gāoguān high official 摇摆[搖擺] yáobǎi to sway; to wobble; to waver 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 颓势[頹勢] tuíshì decline (in fortune) 虚无[虛無] xūwú nothingness 气焰[氣焰] qìyàn arrogance; haughtiness 年轻有为[年輕有為] niánqīngyǒuwéi young and promising 胚[胚] pēi embryo 颓唐[頹唐] tuítáng dispirited; depressed 过奖[過獎] guòjiǎng to overpraise; to flatter 喂养[餵養] wèiyǎng to feed (a child, domestic animal etc); to keep; to raise (an animal) 何谓[何謂] héwèi (literary) what is?; what is the meaning of? 照例[照例] zhàolì as a rule; as usual; usually 殓[殮] liàn to prepare a dead body for coffin 柩[柩] jiù bier 墓[墓] mù grave; tomb; mausoleum //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep37/105 words - 41 min 败仗[敗仗] bàizhàng lost battle; defeat 仓皇[倉皇] cānghuáng in a panic; flurried 曝[曝] pù to air; to sun 荒野[荒野] huāngyě wilderness 赶尽杀绝[趕盡殺絕] gǎnjìnshājué to kill to the last one (idiom); to exterminate; to eradicate; ruthless //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep38/25 words - 8 min 参战[參戰] cānzhàn to go to war; to engage in war 懵懂[懵懂] měngdǒng confused; ignorant 神采[神采] shéncǎi expression; spirit; vigor 堪[堪] kān to endure; may; can 问答[問答] wèndá question and answer 插科打诨[插科打諢] chākēdǎhùn to include impromptu comic material in opera performance (idiom); to jest; buffoonery 气氛[氣氛] qìfēn atmosphere; mood 营造[營造] yíngzào to build (housing); to construct; to make 示威[示威] shìwēi to demonstrate (as a protest); a demonstration; a military show of force 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 找碴[找碴] zhǎochá variant of 找茬[zhao3 cha2] 补品[補品] bǔpǐn tonic 求教[求教] qiújiào to ask for advice; seeking instruction 知己知彼[知己知彼] zhījǐzhībǐ know yourself, know your enemy (idiom, from Sunzi's "The Art of War" 孫子兵法|孙子兵法[Sun1 zi3 Bing1 fa3]) 百战百胜[百戰百勝] bǎizhànbǎishèng to emerge victorious in every battle; to be ever-victorious 出奇制胜[出奇制勝] chūqízhìshèng to win by a surprise move 四面八方[四面八方] sìmiànbāfāng in all directions; all around; far and near 空地[空地] kòngdì vacant land; open space 唱歌[唱歌] chànggē to sing a song 主宰[主宰] zhǔzǎi to dominate; to rule; to dictate; master 反其道而行之[反其道而行之] fǎnqídào'érxíngzhī to do the very opposite; to act in a diametrically opposite way 孺子[孺子] rúzǐ (literary) child 壮士[壯士] zhuàngshì hero; fighter; brave strong guy; warrior (in armor) 匹夫[匹夫] pǐfū ordinary man; ignorant person; coarse fellow 悠[悠] yōu long or drawn out; remote in time or space; leisurely; to swing; pensive; worried //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep38/50 words - 15 min 何干[何干] hégān what business? 情绪[情緒] qíngxù mood; state of mind; moodiness; CL:種|种[zhong3] 辅助[輔助] fǔzhù to assist; to aid; supplementary; auxiliary; subsidiary 锤[錘] chuí hammer; to hammer into shape; weight (e.g. of a steelyard or balance); to strike with a hammer 文采[文采] wéncǎi literary talent; literary grace; rich and bright colors 傍晚[傍晚] bàngwǎn in the evening; when night falls; towards evening; at night fall; at dusk 修养[修養] xiūyǎng accomplishment; training; self-cultivation 一次性[一次性] yīcìxìng one-off (offer); one-time; single-use; disposable (goods) 归还[歸還] guīhuán to return sth; to revert 惺惺相惜[惺惺相惜] xīngxīngxiāngxī see 惺惺惜惺惺[xing1 xing1 xi1 xing1 xing1] 吃苦头[吃苦頭] chīkǔtou to suffer; to suffer for one's actions; to pay dearly; to burn one's fingers 战役[戰役] zhànyì military campaign 反问[反問] fǎnwèn to ask (a question) in reply; to answer a question with a question; rhetorical question 当心[當心] dāngxīn to take care; to look out 一阵子[一陣子] yīzhènzi a while; a spell; a short time; a burst 女婿[女婿] nǚxu daughter's husband; son-in-law 表达[表達] biǎodá to express; to convey 情意[情意] qíngyì friendly regard; affection 相恋[相戀] xiāngliàn to love each other 勇敢[勇敢] yǒnggǎn brave; courageous 进犯[進犯] jìnfàn to invade 来犯[來犯] láifàn to invade one's territory 御敌[禦敵] yùdí armed enemy of the nation; enemy of the Emperor; fig. championship challenger; contender opposing champion in sporting contest 前不久[前不久] qiánbùjiǔ not long ago; not long before 老将[老將] lǎojiàng lit. old general; commander-in-chief 將帥|将帅, the equivalent of king in Chinese chess; fig. old-timer; veteran //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep38/75 words - 25 min 肩负[肩負] jiānfù to shoulder (a burden); to bear; to suffer (a disadvantage) 解决办法[解決辦法] jiějuébànfǎ solution; method to settle an issue 凌驾[凌駕] língjià to be above; to place above 算话[算話] suànhuà (of sb's words) to count; can be trusted 参观[參觀] cānguān to look around; to tour; to visit 萝[蘿] luó radish 公主[公主] gōngzhǔ princess 郎君[郎君] lángjūn my husband and master (archaic); playboy of rich family; pimp 丰[豐] fēng abundant; plentiful; fertile; plump; great 绝佳[絕佳] juéjiā exceptionally good 四境[四境] sìjìng all the borders 大多数[大多數] dàduōshù (great) majority 生境[生境] shēngjìng habitat 掏空[掏空] tāokōng to hollow out; to empty out; to use up; (finance) tunneling 先进[先進] xiānjìn advanced (technology); to advance 一如既往[一如既往] yīrújìwǎng just as in the past (idiom); as before; continuing as always 清朗[清朗] qīnglǎng clear and bright; unclouded; clear and sonorous (voice); clear and lively (narrative) 檀香[檀香] tánxiāng sandalwood 魔幻[魔幻] móhuàn magical; magic; illusion 鼓[鼓] gǔ drum; CL:通[tong4],面[mian4]; to drum; to strike; to rouse; to bulge; to swell 泥潭[泥潭] nítán quagmire 憎[憎] zēng to detest 抱有[抱有] bàoyǒu have; possess 拯救[拯救] zhěngjiù to save; to rescue 覆水难收[覆水難收] fùshuǐnánshōu spilt water is difficult to retrieve (idiom); it's no use crying over spilt milk; what's done is done and can't be reversed; the damage is done; once divorced, there's no reuniting //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep38/98 words - 39 min 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) 志[志] zhì aspiration; ambition; the will 应有[應有] yīngyǒu proper 而言[而言] éryán with regard to (preceding phrase) 无关紧要[無關緊要] wúguānjǐnyào indifferent; insignificant 凶多吉少[凶多吉少] xiōngduōjíshǎo everything bodes ill, no positive signs (idiom); inauspicious; everything points to disaster 一瞬[一瞬] yīshùn one instant; very short time; the twinkle of an eye 无须[無須] wúxū need not; not obliged to; not necessarily 臣服[臣服] chénfú to acknowledge allegiance to (some regime); to serve 提携[提攜] tíxié to lead by the hand; to guide; to support 不同凡响[不同凡響] bùtóngfánxiǎng lit. not a common chord (idiom); outstanding; brilliant; out of the common run 天时[天時] tiānshí the time; the right time; weather conditions; destiny; course of time; heaven's natural order 威灵[威靈] wēilíng authority; prestige; supernatural spirit 原野[原野] yuányě plain; open country 缩头乌龟[縮頭烏龜] suōtóuwūguī person who refuses to face reality or confront a problem; ostrich 悲歌[悲歌] bēigē sad melody; stirring strains; elegy; dirge; threnody; sing with solemn fervor 苦闷[苦悶] kǔmèn depressed; dejected; feeling low 好过[好過] hǎoguò to have an easy time; (feel) well 没种[沒種] méizhǒng not to have the guts (to do sth); cowardly 胆小鬼[膽小鬼] dǎnxiǎoguǐ coward 惹怒[惹怒] rěnù to provoke anger 愤怒[憤怒] fènnù angry; indignant; wrath; ire 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 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep39/25 words - 16 min 狭隘[狹隘] xiá'ài narrow; tight; narrow minded; lacking in experience 划破[劃破] huápò to cut open; to rip; to streak across (lightning, meteor etc); to pierce (scream, searchlight etc) 长空[長空] chángkōng (literary) the vast sky; (finance) eventual downturn; poor prospects in the long term 无视[無視] wúshì to ignore; to disregard 凶戾[兇戾] xiōnglì cruel; tyrannical 折返[折返] zhéfǎn to turn back 耗力[耗力] hàolì to require much effort 到处[到處] dàochù everywhere 杀人放火[殺人放火] shārénfànghuǒ to kill and burn (idiom); murder and arson 暴乱[暴亂] bàoluàn riot; rebellion; revolt 刻意为之[刻意為之] kèyìwéizhī to make a conscious effort; to do something deliberately 南城[南城] Nánchéng Nancheng county in Fuzhou 撫州|抚州, Jiangxi 起火[起火] qǐhuǒ to catch fire; to cook; to get angry 暴民[暴民] bàomín a mob of people 镇压[鎮壓] zhènyā suppression; repression; to suppress; to put down; to quell 炮[炮] pào cannon; CL:座[zuo4]; firecracker 逃离[逃離] táolí to run out; to escape 正如[正如] zhèngrú just as; precisely as 各方[各方] gèfāng all parties (in a dispute etc); all sides; all directions 追寻[追尋] zhuīxún to pursue; to track down; to search 布局[佈局] bùjú arrangement; composition; layout; opening (chess jargon) 横扫[橫掃] héngsǎo to sweep away; to sweep across 无知[無知] wúzhī ignorant; ignorance 囚笼[囚籠] qiúlóng cage used to hold or transport prisoners 出嫁[出嫁] chūjià to get married (of woman) //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep39/50 words - 27 min 骨子里[骨子裡] gǔzilǐ beneath the surface; fundamentally; at the deepest level 奔走[奔走] bēnzǒu to run; to rush about; to be on the go 造化[造化] zàohuà good luck; Nature (as the mother of all things) 舌[舌] shé tongue 听得见[聽得見] tīngdéjiàn audible 提高[提高] tígāo to raise; to increase; to improve 闯入[闖入] chuǎngrù to intrude; to charge in; to gate-crash 一无是处[一無是處] yīwúshìchù not one good point; everything about it is wrong 安心[安心] ānxīn at ease; to feel relieved; to set one's mind at rest; to keep one's mind on sth 好意[好意] hǎoyì good intention; kindness 心领[心領] xīnlǐng I appreciate your kindness (conventional reply to turn down an offer) 门外[門外] ménwài outside the door 总能[總能] zǒngnéng total energy 伤别[傷別] shāngbié sorrowful farewell; sad goodbye 入学[入學] rùxué to enter a school or college; to go to school for the first time as a child 修武[修武] Xiūwǔ Xiuwu county in Jiaozuo 焦作[Jiao1 zuo4], Henan 瞩目[矚目] zhǔmù to focus attention upon 打进[打進] dǎjìn to breach; to invade 伸手[伸手] shēnshǒu to reach out with one's hand; to hold out a hand; (fig.) to beg; to get involved; to meddle 昭示[昭示] zhāoshì to declare publicly; to make clear 君主[君主] jūnzhǔ monarch; sovereign 屈[屈] qū bent; to feel wronged 居人[居人] jūrén inhabitant 做人[做人] zuòrén to conduct oneself; to behave with integrity 往常[往常] wǎngcháng habitually (in the past); as one used to do formerly; as it used to be //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep39/75 words - 37 min 表露[表露] biǎolù to show; to reveal (one's feelings etc) 后路[後路] hòulù escape route; retreat route; communication lines to the rear; alternative course of action; room for maneuver 邪祟[邪祟] xiésuì evil spirit 效果[效果] xiàoguǒ result; effect; quality; CL:個|个[ge4] 大哭[大哭] dàkū to cry loudly 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] 大敌当前[大敵當前] dàdídāngqián facing a powerful enemy (idiom); fig. confronting grave difficulties; Enemy at the Gates, 1991 movie by Jean-Jacques Annaud 危机[危機] wēijī crisis; CL:個|个[ge4] 救出[救出] jiùchū to rescue; to pluck from danger 不在意[不在意] bùzàiyì to pay no attention to; not to mind 流离失所[流離失所] liúlíshīsuǒ destitute and homeless (idiom); forced from one's home and wandering about; displaced 家破人亡[家破人亡] jiāpòrénwáng family bankrupt and the people dead (idiom); ruined and orphaned; destitute and homeless 胁迫[脅迫] xiépò to coerce; to compel; to force 陷阱[陷阱] xiànjǐng pitfall; snare; trap 身陷囹圄[身陷囹圄] shēnxiànlíngyǔ thrown into prison; behind bars 降妖[降妖] xiángyāo to subdue monsters 清净[清淨] qīngjìng peaceful; quiet; tranquil; purified of defiling illusion (Buddhism) 母子[母子] mǔzǐ mother and child; parent and subsidiary (companies); principal and interest 家庭[家庭] jiātíng family; household; CL:戶|户[hu4],個|个[ge4] 今生[今生] jīnshēng this life 痴[癡] chī variant of 痴[chi1] 眼下[眼下] yǎnxià now; at present; subocular (medicine) 托词[託詞] tuōcí to make an excuse; pretext; excuse 隐忍[隱忍] yǐnrěn to bear patiently; to endure silently; to forbear 全世界[全世界] quánshìjiè worldwide; entire world //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep39/87 words - 41 min 扮演[扮演] bànyǎn to play the role of; to act 受害者[受害者] shòuhàizhě casualty; victim; those injured and wounded 早逝[早逝] zǎoshì early demise; untimely death 畜生[畜生] chùsheng domestic animal; brute; bastard 定罪[定罪] dìngzuì to convict (sb of a crime) 罚跪[罰跪] fáguì to punish by protracted kneeling 调皮[調皮] tiáopí naughty; mischievous; unruly 分寸[分寸] fēncun propriety; appropriate behavior; proper speech or action; within the norms 服气[服氣] fúqì to be convinced; to accept 功课[功課] gōngkè homework; assignment; task; classwork; lesson; study; CL:門|门[men2] 成绩[成績] chéngjì achievement; performance records; grades; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 嘲笑[嘲笑] cháoxiào to jeer at; to deride; to ridicule; mockery; derision //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep40/25 words - 20 min 查封[查封] cháfēng to sequester; to seize (assets); to seal up; to close down 稍后[稍後] shāohòu in a little while; in a moment; later on 平复[平復] píngfù to pacify; to calm down; to be cured; to be healed 琐事[瑣事] suǒshì trifle 把门[把門] bǎmén to stand as a goalkeeper; to keep guard on a gate 当下[當下] dāngxià immediately; at once; at that moment; at the moment 盼[盼] pàn to hope for; to long for; to expect 寿命[壽命] shòumìng life span; life expectancy; lifetime (of a machine) 病榻[病榻] bìngtà sickbed 仅仅[僅僅] jǐnjǐn barely; only; merely; only (this and nothing more) 不由[不由] bùyóu can't help (doing sth) 人品[人品] rénpǐn moral standing; moral quality; character; personality; appearance; looks (colloquial); bearing 振兴[振興] zhènxīng to revive; to revitalize; to invigorate; to re-energize 飞雪[飛雪] Fēixuě Flying Snow, a character in "Hero" 冻伤[凍傷] dòngshāng frostbite 嚷嚷[嚷嚷] rāngrang to argue noisily; to shout; to make widely known; to reproach 天儿[天兒] tiānr5 the weather 神明[神明] shénmíng deities; gods 成婚[成婚] chénghūn to get married 妻子[妻子] qīzi wife; CL:個|个[ge4] 岔路[岔路] chàlù fork in the road 无从[無從] wúcóng not to have access; beyond one's authority or capability; sth one has no way of doing 乏[乏] fá short of; tired 睡梦中[睡夢中] shuìmèngzhōng fast asleep; dreaming 薨[薨] hōng death of a prince; swarming //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep40/50 words - 30 min 享年[享年] xiǎngnián to live to the (ripe) age of 同日[同日] tóngrì same day; simultaneous 兵马[兵馬] bīngmǎ troops and horses; military forces 亡国[亡國] wángguó (of a nation) to be destroyed; subjugation; vanquished nation 理当[理當] lǐdāng should; ought 杀敌[殺敵] shādí to attack the enemy 两码事[兩碼事] liǎngmǎshì two quite different things; another kettle of fish 凯旋[凱旋] kǎixuán to return in triumph; to return victorious 念叨[念叨] niàndao to talk about often; to reminisce about; to keep repeating; to keep harping on; to discuss 胜仗[勝仗] shèngzhàng victory; victorious battle 重兵[重兵] zhòngbīng massive military force 上位[上位] shàngwèi seat of honor; person in a high-ranking position; to be promoted to a more senior role; (genetics) epistatic 金牌[金牌] jīnpái gold medal; CL:枚[mei2] 监视[監視] jiānshì to monitor; to keep a close watch over; surveillance 入戏[入戲] rùxì (of an actor) to inhabit one's role; to become the character; (of an audience) to get involved in the drama 穷途末路[窮途末路] qióngtúmòlù lit. the path exhausted, the end of the road (idiom); an impasse; in a plight with no way out; things have reached a dead end 国破家亡[國破家亡] guópòjiāwáng the country ruined and the people starving (idiom) 盔甲[盔甲] kuījiǎ armor; body armor and helmet 长衫[長衫] chángshān long gown; cheongsam; traditional Asian dress for men or (in Hong Kong) women's qipao 大胜[大勝] dàshèng to defeat decisively; to win decisively; great victory; triumph 隆重[隆重] lóngzhòng grand; prosperous; ceremonious; solemn 基[基] jī base; foundation; basic; radical (chemistry); (slang) gay 恶疾[惡疾] èjí unpleasant ailment; foul disease 不日[不日] bùrì within the next few days; in a few days time 五行[五行] wǔxíng five phases of Chinese philosophy: wood 木, fire 火, earth 土, metal 金, water 水 //The Blood of Youth - S1/Ep40/63 words - 37 min 叩拜[叩拜] kòubài to bow in salute; to kowtow 万岁[萬歲] wànsuì Long live (the king, the revolution etc)!; Your Majesty; His Majesty 平身[平身] píngshēn (old) to stand up (after kowtowing); You may rise. 沁[沁] qìn to seep; to percolate 雅[雅] yǎ elegant 牵[牽] qiān to lead along; to pull (an animal on a tether); (bound form) to involve; to draw in 时不时[時不時] shíbùshí from time to time 笑纳[笑納] xiàonà to kindly accept (an offering) 做买卖[做買賣] zuòmǎimài to buy and sell; to do business; to trade; to deal 捍卫[捍衛] hànwèi to defend; to uphold; to safeguard 袖手旁观[袖手旁觀] xiùshǒupángguān to watch with folded arms (idiom); to look on without lifting a finger 归途[歸途] guītú the way back; one's journey home 元年[元年] yuánnián first year of an emperor's reign