kě yǐ
can
may
possible
able to
not bad
pretty good
kě
can
may
able to
to approve
to permit
to suit
(particle used for emphasis) certainly
very
néng
can
to be able to
might possibly
ability
(physics) energy
huì
can
to be possible
to be able to
will
to be likely to
to be sure to
to assemble
to meet
to gather
to see
union
group
association
CL:個|个[ge4]
a moment (Taiwan pr. for this sense is [hui3])
néng gòu
to be capable of
to be able to
can
zhǐ néng
can only
obliged to do sth
to have no other choice
jí kě
equivalent to 就可以
can then (do sth)
can immediately (do sth)
(do sth) and that will suffice
bù dé bù
have no choice or option but to
cannot but
have to
can't help it
can't avoid
néng fǒu
whether or not
can it or can't it
is it possible?
néng bù néng
can or cannot?
Is it possible?
Can we do it?
tīng
to listen
to hear
to obey
a can (loanword from English "tin")
classifier for canned beverages
huì bù huì
(posing a question: whether sb, something) can or cannot?
is able to or not
jūn kě
all are OK
both are OK
all can
both can
also can
méi bàn fǎ
there is nothing to be done
one can't do anything about it
kě jiàn
it can clearly be seen (that this is the case)
it is (thus) clear
clear
visible
cān
meal
to eat
classifier for meals
cán
to destroy
to spoil
to ruin
to injure
cruel
oppressive
savage
brutal
incomplete
disabled
to remain
to survive
remnant
surplus
hún
soul
spirit
immortal soul, i.e. that can be detached from the body
dé yǐ
able to
so that sb can
enabling
in order to
finally in a position to
with sth in view
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
bù shī wéi
can still be considered (to be...)
may after all be accepted as
měi bù shèng shōu
nothing more beautiful can be imagined (idiom)
bù kě kàng lì
unpredictable eventuality
unpreventable
unavoidable
impossible to overcome
nothing can be done about it
act of God
force majeure
ěr shú néng xiáng
what's frequently heard can be repeated in detail (idiom)
zú jiàn
it goes to show that
one can see
yǒu mù gòng dǔ
anyone with eyes can see it (idiom); obvious to all
sth speaks for itself
is there for all to see
miǎn bù liǎo
unavoidable
can't be avoided
fèn lì
to do everything one can
to spare no effort
to strive
lì zhēng
to work hard for
to do all one can
to contend strongly
nán bǎo
hard to say
can't guarantee
difficult to protect
difficult to preserve
wèi miǎn
unavoidably
can't help
really
rather
bù chéng
won't do
unable to
(at the end of a rhetorical question) can that be?
céng jǐ hé shí
just a while before
not so long ago
everyone can remember when..
tǒng
bucket
(trash) can
barrel (of oil etc)
CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1]
yī wàng wú jì
as far as the eye can see (idiom)
fáng bù shèng fáng
you can't guard against it (idiom)
impossible to defend effectively
not much one can do about it
It can't be prevented.
guò dé qù
lit. can pass through (an opening)
fig. can get by (in life)
tolerably well
not too bad
How are you getting by?
How's life?
hǎo bǐ
to be just like
can be compared to
yì lā guàn
pull-top can
easy-open can (with ring-pull)
jīn bu zhù
can't help it
can't bear it
jiǔ liàng
capacity for liquor
how much one can drink
rěn wú kě rěn
more than one can bear (idiom); at the end of one's patience
the last straw
gǎn bù shàng
can't keep up with
can't catch up with
cannot overtake
hèn bu dé
wishing one could do sth
to hate to be unable
itching to do sth
can't wait for
to wish one could do sth
to desire strongly
dào guà
lit. to hang upside down
fig. topsy-turvy and inequitable, e.g. manufacturing and trading costs exceed the sale price (of some goods)
to borrow more than one can ever repay
bù yóu zì zhǔ
can't help; involuntarily (idiom)
cǎn
miserable
wretched
cruel
inhuman
disastrous
tragic
dim
gloomy
bù xǔ
not to allow
must not
can't
jiàn bu dé
not fit to be seen by
should not be exposed to
can't bear to see
yù bà bù néng
want to stop but can't (idiom)
to be unable to stop oneself
to feel an urge to continue
bù jīn
can't help (doing sth)
can't refrain from
màn tiān
lit. to fill the whole sky
everywhere
as far as the eye can see
yīng yǒu jìn yǒu
everything that should be here is here (idiom); all one can think of is on hand
to have all one needs
gǎn mào
to catch cold
(common) cold
CL:場|场[chang2],次[ci4]
(coll.) to be interested in (often used in the negative)
(Tw) to detest
can't stand
càn
glorious
bright
brilliant
lustrous
resplendent
mò fēi
can it be possible that
could it be
bei
modal particle indicating indicating lack of enthusiasm
modal particle indicating that things should only or can only be done a certain way
qíng hé yǐ kān
how can this be endured! (idiom)
míng yuè
bright moon
refers to 夜明珠, a legendary pearl that can glow in the dark
CL:輪|轮[lun2]
shì kě ér zhǐ
to stop before going too far (idiom); to stop while one can
don't overdo it
stop while you're ahead
kāi jiāo
(used with negative) to conclude
(impossible) to end
(can't) finish
Lóng mén
Longmen county in Huizhou 惠州[Hui4 zhou1], Guangdong
mythical Dragon gate where a carp can transform into a dragon
kān chēng
can be rated as
can be said to be
bǎ bǐng
handle
(fig.) information that can be used against sb
chú guì
cupboard
cupboard that can also be used as a table
sideboard
bù hǎo shuō
hard to say
unpleasant to say
can't be sure
yóu cǐ kě jiàn
from this, it can be seen that...
jué bù
not at all
simply (can) not
wài guān shè jì
look
external appearance
design
overall brand look or logo that can be patented
méi yǒu bàn fǎ
there is nothing to be done
one can't do anything about it
kě dá
can reach
can get as high as
up to
jià bù zhù
(colloquial) unable to withstand
cannot bear
can't stand it
no match for
méi cuò
that's right
sure!
rest assured!
that's good
can't go wrong
huì fǒu
can or cannot
is it possible?
gǎn jī bù jìn
can't thank sb enough (idiom)
yǒu bàn fǎ
can find methods
resourceful
creative
qū zhǐ kě shǔ
can be counted on one's fingers (idiom)
very few
kàn bu chū
can't see
can't make out
unable to tell
guò dé
How are you getting by?
How's life?
contraction of 過得去|过得去, can get by
tolerably well
not too bad
mǎi bu qǐ
cannot afford
can't afford buying
liàng lì ér xíng
to assess one's capabilities and act accordingly (idiom); to act within one's competence
One does what one can.
jīng bu qǐ
can't stand it
to be unable to bear
to be unable to resist
shuō bù zhǔn
unable to say
can't say precisely
hé lè ér bù wéi
What can you have against it? (idiom)
We should do this.
Go for it!
kě fēn
can be divided (into parts)
one can distinguish (several types)
shòu bù liǎo
unbearable
unable to endure
can't stand
xìng huā cūn
village of blossoming apricot trees where one can find a wineshop (reference to the famous poem 清明 by 杜牧[Du4 Mu4])
kě xiǎng ér zhī
it is obvious that...
as one can well imagine...
lā jī tǒng
rubbish bin
trash can
garbage can
Taiwan pr. [le4 se4 tong3]
fàng yǎn wàng qù
as far as the eye can see
shuǐ xiè bù tōng
lit. not one drop can trickle through (idiom); fig. impenetrable (crowd, traffic)
kě jiě
soluble (i.e. can be solved)
lā jī xiāng
rubbish can
garbage can
trash can
tóng rì ér yǔ
lit. to speak of two things on the same day (idiom); to mention things on equal terms (often with negatives: you can't mention X at the same time as Y)
Huǒ xīng wén
lit. Martian language
fig. Internet slang used to communicate secret messages that the general public or government can't understand
shuǐ hú
kettle
canteen
watering can
qīng jìn
to do all one can
to give all one has
bàn bu dào
impossible
can't be done
no can do
unable to accomplish
xīng xing zhī huǒ
a single spark (idiom); an insignificant cause can have a massive effect
kě gē kě qì
lit. you can sing or you can cry (idiom); fig. deeply moving
happy and sad
inspiring and tragic
qīn mì wú jiān
close relation, no gap (idiom); intimate and nothing can come between
shī yǒu
friend from whom you can seek advice
qīng chè jiàn dǐ
water so clear you can see the bottom
yìng jiē bù xiá
more than one can attend to (idiom)
deluged (with inquiries etc)
overwhelmed (by the beauty of the scenery)
máng bù guò lái
to have more work than one can deal with
to have one's hands full
màn shān biàn yě
lit. covering the mountains and the plains (idiom)
fig. as far as the eye can see
covering everything
omnipresent
jià qīng jiù shú
lit. an easy drive on a familiar path (idiom); fig. experience makes progress easy
a task that is so familiar one can do it with one's hand tied behind one's back
càn
beautiful
bright
splendid
smilingly
yǎ sú gòng shǎng
can be enjoyed by scholars and lay-people alike (idiom)
néng gē shàn wǔ
can sing and dance (idiom); fig. a person of many talents
kě jū
that one can grasp (of smile, anger)
palpable
fig. sincere
dī shuǐ bù lòu
lit. not one drop of water can leak out
watertight
rigorous (argument)
táo bù chū
unable to escape
can't get out
wù jí bì fǎn
when things reach an extreme, they can only move in the opposite direction (idiom)
yā què wú shēng
lit. crow and peacock make no sound
absolute silence (idiom); not a single voice can be heard
absolute silence
bù xīng
out of fashion
outmoded
impermissible
can't
duì bù shàng
to disagree
I can't agree with that.
néng shuō huì dào
can talk really well (idiom); the gift of the gab
yú yǔ xióng zhǎng
lit. the fish and the bear's paw, you can't have both at the same time (idiom, from Mencius); fig. you must choose one or the other
you can't always get everything you want
you can't have your cake and eat it
shì zài rén wéi
the matter depends on the individual (idiom); it is a matter for your own effort
With effort, one can achieve anything.
wú jiān bù cuī
no stronghold one cannot overcome (idiom); to conquer every obstacle
nothing one can't do
to carry everything before one
suàn huà
(of sb's words) to count
can be trusted
rén bù kě mào xiàng
you can't judge a person by appearance (idiom)
you can't judge a book by its cover
often in combination 人不可貌相,海水不可斗量[ren2 bu4 ke3 mao4 xiang4 , hai3 shui3 bu4 ke3 dou3 liang2]
yù sù zé bù dá
lit. to want sth in haste, but cannot get there (idiom, from Analects); more haste, less speed
don't try to run before you can walk
dī shuǐ chuān shí
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.
qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ
how can this be so? (idiom); preposterous
ridiculous
absurd
nài
crab-apple
how can one help
háng háng chū zhuàng yuán
lit. in every trade, a master appears (idiom); fig. You can produce outstanding achievements in any task, provided you put it enough love and diligence
mén kě luó què
you can net sparrows at the door (idiom); completely deserted
duì jiǔ dāng gē
lit. sing to accompany wine (idiom); fig. life is short, make merry while you can
yī yǎn wàng qù
as far as the eye can see
zhèn
legendary bird whose feathers can be used as poison
poisonous
to poison sb
zhèn lóng fā kuì
lit. so loud that even the deaf can hear (idiom); rousing even the apathetic
qiān jīn nán mǎi
can't be bought for one thousand in gold (idiom)
shāng qíng
the state of moisture in the soil (and whether it can support a crop)
dào bèi rú liú
to know by heart (so well that you can recite it backwards)
tā shān zhī shí kě yǐ gōng yù
lit. the other mountain's stone can polish jade (idiom); to improve oneself by accepting criticism from outside
to borrow talent from abroad to develop the nation effectively
jì lái zhī , zé ān zhī
Since they have come, we should make them comfortable (idiom). Since we're here, take it easy.
Since this is so, we should accept it.
Now we have come, let's stay and take the rough with the smooth.
If you can't do anything to prevent it, you might as well sit back and enjoy it.
mù kōng yī qiè
the eye can see nothing worthwhile all around (idiom); arrogant
condescending
supercilious
néng qū néng shēn
can bow and submit, or can stand tall (idiom, from Book of Changes); ready to give and take
flexible
bìng jí luàn tóu yī
lit. to turn to any doctor one can find when critically ill (idiom); fig. to try anyone or anything in a crisis
běn xìng nán yí
It is hard to change one's essential nature (idiom). You can't change who you are.
Can the leopard change his spots? (Jeremiah 13:23)
tiān wǎng huī huī
lit. heaven's net has wide meshes, but nothing escapes it (idiom, from Laozi 73)
fig. the way of Heaven is fair, but the guilty will not escape
you can't run from the long arm of the law
yè jīng yú qín
mastery of study lies in diligence (idiom). You can only master a subject by assiduous study.
Excellence in work is only possible with diligence.
Practice makes perfect.
xīng xing zhī huǒ , kě yǐ liáo yuán
a single spark can start a huge blaze (idiom); an insignificant cause can have a massive effect
jī bù zé shí
when hungry, you can't pick what you eat (idiom); beggars can't be choosers
When matters are urgent, don't spend time choosing alternatives.
jī bù zé shí
when hungry, you can't pick what you eat (idiom); beggars can't be choosers
When matters are urgent, don't spend time choosing alternatives.
liàng rù wéi chū
to assess one's income and spend accordingly (idiom); to live within one's means
You can only spend what you earn.
gāo bù chéng dī bù jiù
can't reach the high or accept the low (idiom); not good enough for a high post, but too proud to take a low one
rén dìng shèng tiān
man can conquer nature (idiom); human wisdom can prevail over nature
lí míng qián de hēi àn
darkness comes before dawn
things can only get better (idiom)
jīng chéng suǒ zhì
with a will, you can achieve anything (idiom); cf 精誠所至,金石為開|精诚所至,金石为开[jing1 cheng2 suo3 zhi4 , jin1 shi2 wei4 kai1]
zhuā nao
to scratch
to mess about with
to quarrel
to scramble to do
sb or sth that one can rely on
shuǐ dī shí chuān
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.
yù bàng xiāng zhēng
lit. sandpiper and clam war together (and the fisherman catches both, idiom); fig. neighbors who can't agree lose out to a third party
píng zhǔn
evidence (that one can rely on)
grounds (for believing sth)
ná de qǐ fàng de xià
lit. can pick it up or put it down (idiom)
fig. to take what comes
to meet gains or losses with equanimity
fù shuǐ nán shōu
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
jí shí xíng lè
to enjoy the present (idiom); to live happily with no thought for the future
make merry while you can
carpe diem
wèi bǔ xiān zhī
predictable
sth one can predict without being a clairvoyant
shuō de shàng
can be counted or regarded as
to be able to tell or answer
to deserve mention
méi yǒu guī ju , bù chéng fāng yuán
without rules, nothing can be done (idiom); one must follow some rules
yī wàng wú yín
to stretch as far as the eye can see (idiom)
jì nuò
a promise that can be realized
bìng xíng bù bèi
to run in parallel without hindrance
not mutually exclusive
two processes can be implemented without conflict
jī quǎn shēng tiān
lit. poultry and dogs rise to Heaven (idiom)
fig. to ride on sb else's success
Once one man gets a government position, all his cronies get in too
Once sb has cracked the problem, every Tom, Dick and Harry can do it
yǒu qián néng shǐ guǐ tuī mó
lit. money will make the Devil turn millstones (idiom); with money, you can do anything you like.
zhēn guài
odd
unusual
I can't believe that ...
bǐ shàng bù zú bǐ xià yǒu yú
to fall short of the best but be better than the worst
can pass muster
cān
outside horses of a team of 4
zhǐ kě yì huì , bù kě yán chuán
can be understood, but not described (idiom, from Zhuangzi 莊子|庄子); mysterious and subtle
huáng tǐ qī
luteal phase (period in the menstrual cycle when an embryo can implant in the womb)
bù pò bù lì
without destruction there can be no construction
jīng chéng suǒ zhì , jīn shí wèi kāi
lit. sincerity splits open metal and metal (idiom); if you put your heart to it, you can break up metal and rocks
With a will, you can achieve anything.
yóu yán
can be compared to
is the same as
shí shí wù zhě wèi jùn jié
Only an outstanding talent can recognize current trends (idiom). A wise man submits to circumstances.
shuō pú tao suān
sour grapes (set expr. based on Aesop)
lit. to say grapes are sour when you can't eat them
yī fū dāng guān , wàn fū mò kāi
If one man holds the pass, ten thousand cannot pass (idiom); One man can hold the pass against ten thousand enemies
lǜ bǐng
filtrate
solid residue produced by a filter
mud from filtering can sugar
rén zài jiāng hú , shēn bù yóu jǐ
you can't always do as you like
one has to compromise in this world (idiom)
jiù de bù qù , xīn de bù lái
lit. If the old doesn't go, the new will not come.
You can't make progress by clinging to old notions.
bīng bù yàn zhà
there can never be too much deception in war
in war nothing is too deceitful
all's fair in war
zhǐ bāo bù zhù huǒ
lit. paper can't wrap fire; fig. the truth will out
jiāng shān yì gǎi , běn xìng nán yí
The rivers and mountains may change, but not one's essential nature (idiom). You can't change who you are.
Can the leopard change his spots? (Jeremiah 13:23)
bù kāi qiào
unable to understand
can't get the point
qián shì bù wàng , hòu shì zhī shī
don't forget past events, they can guide you in future (idiom); benefit from past experience
lǐ dài táo jiāng
lit. the plum tree withers in place of the peach tree
to substitute one thing for another
to carry the can for sb
yú yǔ xióng zhǎng bù kě jiān dé
lit. the fish and the bear's paw, you can't have both at the same time (idiom, from Mencius); fig. you must choose one or the other
you can't always get everything you want
you can't have your cake and eat it
yīn lòu jiù jiǎn
crude but simple methods (idiom); use whatever methods you can
to do things simply and thriftily
It's not pretty but it works.
bān nòng
to fiddle with
to play and move sth about
to show off (what one can do)
to parade (one's capabilities)
to cause trouble
bù shí Tài shān
can't recognize Mt Taishan (idiom); fig. not to recognize a famous person
yù jiā zhī zuì , hé huàn wú cí
If you want to condemn sb, don't worry about the pretext (idiom, from Zuozhuan 左傳|左传); one can always trump up a charge against sb
Give a dog a bad name, then hang him.
jīn rì shì jīn rì bì
never put off until tomorrow what you can do today (idiom)
yī rén dé dào , jī quǎn shēng tiān
lit. when a man achieves the Dao, his poultry and dogs rise to Heaven (idiom)
fig. to ride on sb else's success
Once one man gets a government position, all his cronies get in too
Once sb has cracked the problem, every Tom, Dick and Harry can do it
dé ráo rén chù qiě ráo rén
where it is possible to let people off, one should spare them (idiom); anyone can make mistakes, forgive them when possible
zhuī sù shí xiào
period during which one can prosecute or sue sb
within the statute of limitation
cùn jīn nán mǎi cùn guāng yīn
An ounce of gold can't buy you an interval of time (idiom); Money can't buy you time.
Time is precious.
chī bù dào pú tao shuō pú tao suān
sour grapes (set expr. based on Aesop)
lit. to say grapes are sour when you can't eat them
shàng shàng zhī cè
the best policy
the best thing one can do in the circumstances
gòu gǎi bù liǎo chī shǐ
a dog can't stop himself from eating shit
bad habits are hard to change
niǎo dào
a road only a bird can manage
steep dangerous road
ròu bāo zǐ dǎ gǒu
what's gone can never come back
yàn què ān zhī hóng hú zhī zhì
lit. can the sparrow and swallow know the will of the great swan? (idiom)
fig. how can we small fry predict the ambitions of the great?
jù wǒ kàn
in my view
in my opinion
from what I can see
hēi bái bù fēn
can't tell black from white (idiom); unable to distinguish wrong from right
zhì zhě qiān lǜ , bì yǒu yī shī
lit. a wise person reflecting a thousand times can still make a mistake (idiom); fig. nobody is infallible
bù zhī fán jǐ
one can't tell how many
numerous similar cases
zòng mù
as far as the eye can see
huā wú bǎi rì hóng
No flower can bloom for a hundred days.
Good times do not last long. (idiom)
chéng mén shī huǒ , yāng jí chí yú
a fire in the city gates is also a calamity for the fish in the moat (idiom); the bystander will also suffer
fig. you can't escape responsibility for your actions
ask not for whom the bell tolls - it tolls for thee
yī cùn guāng yīn yī cùn jīn , cùn jīn nán mǎi cùn guāng yīn
An interval of time is worth an ounce of gold, money can't buy you time (common saying); Time is precious and must be treasured.
jīn qián wàn néng
money is omnipotent (idiom)
with money, you can do anything
money talks
jìn tuì bù dé
can't advance or retreat (idiom); no room for maneuver
stalled
in a dilemma
stuck in a difficult position
wǔ bù shé
Deinagkistrodon, a venomous pit viper
also called five-paced viper (i.e. can grow to five paces)
bù jīng yī shì
You can't gain knowledge without practical experience (idiom); wisdom only comes with experience
tīng tóu
a can (loanword from English "tin")
tān duō jiáo bù làn
to bite off more than one can chew (idiom)
yù bàng xiāng zhēng yú wēng dé lì
lit. sandpiper and clam war together (and the fisherman catches both, idiom); fig. neighbors who can't agree lose out to a third party
gōng wú bù kè , zhàn wú bù shèng
to triumph in every battle and win every fight (idiom); all-conquering
ever victorious
nothing they can't do
jí mù yuǎn wàng
as far as the eye can see
bù jīng yī shì , bù zhǎng yī zhì
You can't gain knowledge without practical experience (common saying); wisdom only comes with experience
kǔ hǎi wú biān , huí tóu shì àn
The sea of bitterness has no bounds, turn your head to see the shore (idiom). Only Buddhist enlightenment can allow one to shed off the abyss of worldly suffering.
Repent and ye shall be saved!
zhǐ yào gōng fu shēn , tiě chǔ mó chéng zhēn
If you work at it hard enough, you can grind an iron bar into a needle.
cf idiom 磨杵成針|磨杵成针, to grind an iron bar down to a fine needle (idiom); fig. to persevere in a difficult task
to study diligently
pēn shuǐ hú
watering can
sprinkling can
dǐng gāng
to take the blame
to be a scapegoat
to carry the can
dà zhàng fu néng qū néng shēn
A leader can submit or can stand tall as required.
ready to give and take
flexible
zhàn wú bù shèng , gōng wú bù kè
to triumph in every battle and win every fight (idiom); all-conquering
ever victorious
nothing they can't do
sì tǐ bù qín , wǔ gǔ bù fēn
never move your four limbs, can't distinguish the five crops (idiom); living as a parasite
yī cù kě jǐ
to succeed at the first try (idiom)
easy as pie
one can do it at once
sè zì tóu shàng yī bǎ dāo
lit. there is a knife above the character for lust
fig. lascivious activities can lead to bitter consequences
Cán Cóng
Can Cong, legendary creator of silk and sericulture
rén bù kě mào xiàng , hǎi shuǐ bù kě dǒu liàng
You can't judge a person by appearance, just as you can't measure the sea with a pint pot. (idiom)
dòng zhé dé jiù
faulted at every turn (idiom); can't get anything right
ní zuì
blind drunk
drunk as drunk can be
Guāng míng jié
Hanukkah (Chanukah), 8 day Jewish holiday starting on the 25th day of Kislev (can occur from late Nov up to late Dec on Gregorian calendar)
also called 哈努卡節|哈努卡节 and simply 哈努卡
zǎo zǎo r
as soon as possible
as early as one can
shī zhī háo lí , chà zhī qiān lǐ
a tiny lapse can lead to a huge mistake (idiom); a minor discrepancy leading to enormous losses
shī zhī háo lí , miù yǐ qiān lǐ
a tiny lapse can lead to a huge mistake (idiom); a minor discrepancy leading to enormous losses
cǎn
if, supposing, nevertheless
mǐ bù yǒu chū , xiǎn kè yǒu zhōng
almost everything has a start, but not many things have an end (idiom); don't start sth you can't handle
fù nǚ néng dǐng bàn biān tiān
Woman can hold up half the sky
fig. nowadays, women have an equal part to play in society
pǎo dé liǎo hé shàng , pǎo bù liǎo miào
the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him (idiom)
you can run this time, but you'll have to come back
I'll get you sooner or later
shū bù jìn yán
I have much more to say than can be written in this letter (conventional letter ending) (idiom)
shī fu lǐng jìn mén , xiū xíng zài gè rén
the master leads you to the door, the rest is up to you
you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink
yī chóu mò zhǎn
nothing one can do about it
màn tiān biàn yě
lit. to fill the whole sky and cover the land; everywhere
as far as the eye can see
gāo pān bù shàng
can't climb socially
unable to claim higher class connections
shēng mǐ zuò chéng shú fàn
lit. the raw rice is now cooked (idiom); fig. it is done and can't be changed
It's too late to change anything now.
also written 生米煮成熟飯|生米煮成熟饭
zài zhōu fù zhōu
to carry a boat or to overturn a boat (idiom); fig. The people can support a regime or overturn it.
yī zì zhī shī
one who can correct a misread or misspelt character and thus be your master
néng shēn néng qū
can bow and submit, or can stand tall (idiom, from Book of Changes); ready to give and take
flexible
qián néng tōng shén
money is all-powerful
money can move God
dī shuǐ shí chuān
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.
qiān lǜ yī shī
reflect a thousand times and you can still make a mistake (idiom); to err is human
ní pú sà guò jiāng , zì shēn nán bǎo
like a clay Bodhisattva fording a river, can't guarantee his own safety
unable to save oneself, let alone others
pǎo le hé shàng , pǎo bù liǎo miào
the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him (idiom)
you can run this time, but you'll have to come back
I'll get you sooner or later
sān rén xíng , zé bì yǒu wǒ shī
If three walk together, one of them can teach me sth (Confucius)
zhēn wěi mò biàn
can't judge true or false (idiom); unable to distinguish the genuine from the fake
not to know whether to believe (what one reads in the news)
bù yǐ guī ju , bù néng chéng fāng yuán
without rules, nothing can be done (idiom, from Mencius); one must follow some rules
màn tiān biàn dì
lit. to fill the whole sky and cover the land; everywhere
as far as the eye can see
jìn dào ruò tuì
entering the Way, you seem to coil back (Laozi 老子, the Book of Dao 道德经, Chap. 14)
progress in the Dao can seem illusory
fā lóng zhèn kuì
lit. so loud that even the deaf can hear (idiom); rousing even the apathetic
shēng mǐ shú fàn
abbr. for 生米煮成熟飯|生米煮成熟饭, lit. the raw rice is now cooked (idiom); fig. it is done and can't be changed
It's too late to change anything now.
yǎng yōng yí huàn
lit. to foster an ulcer and bequeath a calamity (idiom); tolerating budding evil can only lead to disaster
to cherish a viper in one's bosom
ǒu yǔ qì shì
chance remarks can lead to public execution (idiom)
yàn què yān zhī hóng gǔ zhī zhì
lit. can the sparrow and swallow know the will of the great swan? (idiom); fig. how can we small fry predict the ambitions of the great?
chèng tuó suī xiǎo yā qiān jīn
although small, a steelyard weight may tip a hundred pounds (idiom)
apparently insignificant details can have a large impact
for want of a nail the battle was lost
wú zhēng bù xìn
without proof one can't believe it (idiom)
chāi fàng kuǎn
funds on call
invested sum that can be cashed
shī zhī háo lí , chà yǐ qiān lǐ
a tiny lapse can lead to a huge mistake (idiom); a minor discrepancy leading to enormous losses
wán r bù zhuàn
can't handle it
can't find any way (of doing sth)
not up to the task
yǒu mù gòng shǎng
as everyone can appreciate (idiom); clear to all
unarguable
bá qián zhì hòu
to trip forwards or stumble back (idiom, from Book of Songs); can't get anything right
huó qī dài kuǎn
demand loan (i.e. loan that the borrower can demanded back at any time)
huó qī zī jīn
funds on call
invested sum that can be cashed
jīng chéng suǒ jiā , jīn shí wèi kāi
lit. sincerity splits open metal and metal (idiom); if you put your heart to it, you can break up metal and rocks
With a will, you can achieve anything.
gǔ gěng zhī chén
lit. fish bone of a minister (idiom); fig. person one can rely on for candid criticism
bù shí gāo dī
can't recognize tall or short (idiom); doesn't know what's what
Hā nǔ kǎ
Hanukkah (Chanukah), 8 day Jewish holiday starting on the 25th day of Kislev (can occur from late Nov up to late Dec on Gregorian calendar)
also called 光明節|光明节 and 哈努卡節|哈努卡节
mù kōng sì hǎi
the eye can see nothing worthwhile all around (idiom); arrogant
condescending
supercilious
jīn qián fēi wàn néng
money is not omnipotent
money isn't everything
money can't buy you love
gōng gāo bù shǎng
high merit that one can never repay (idiom); invaluable achievements
dài pén wàng tiān
lit. viewing the sky with a basin on one's head; it is hard to get a clear view of the sky while carrying a platter on one's head
fig. it is hard to get on in one's career while encumbered by family obligations
one can't perform a major task while bothered by other duties
yǎo rén gǒu r bù lù chǐ
lit. the dog that bites does not show its fangs (idiom)
fig. You can't tell the really dangerous enemy from his external appearance.
mǔ dan suī hǎo , zhōng xū lǜ yè fú chí
Although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on help from the green leaves (idiom). However brilliant you may be, you can't do anything without support from others.
zhàn wú bù shèng , gōng wú bù qǔ
to triumph in every battle and win every fight (idiom); all-conquering
ever victorious
nothing they can't do
chuán dào qiáo mén , zì huì zhí
lit. when the ship arrives at the bridge we can deal with the problem
no point in worrying about sth until it actually happens (idiom)
tiān dī Wú Chǔ , yǎn kōng wú wù
the sky hangs low over the Yangtze, empty as far as the eye can see (idiom); nothing to see to the broad horizon
jù xì bāo bìng dú shì wǎng mó yán
Cytomegalovirus retinitis, a disease of the retina that can lead to blindness
CMV retinitis
mǔ dan suī hǎo , quán zhàng lǜ yè fú chí
Although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on help from the green leaves (idiom). However brilliant you may be, you can't do anything without support from others.
wàng yán wàng tīng
unwarranted talk the listener can take or leave (idiom); sth not to be taken too seriously
yǎng yōng yí huàn
lit. to foster an ulcer and bequeath a calamity (idiom); tolerating budding evil can only lead to disaster
to cherish a viper in one's bosom
Hā nǔ kǎ jié
Hanukkah (Chanukah), 8 day Jewish holiday starting on the 25th day of Kislev (can occur from late Nov up to late Dec on Gregorian calendar)
also called 光明節|光明节 and simply 哈努卡
kě yǐ yì huì , bù kě yán chuán
can be understood, but not described (idiom, from Zhuangzi 莊子|庄子); mysterious and subtle
gāo dī bù jiù
can't reach the high or accept the low (idiom); not good enough for a high post, but too proud to take a low one
gāo bù còu dī bù jiù
can't reach the high or accept the low (idiom); not good enough for a high post, but too proud to take a low one
yǒu mù gòng jiàn
anyone with eyes can see it (idiom); obvious to all
sth speaks for itself
is there for all to see
wán r dé zhuàn
can handle it
up to the task
bēi jiǔ jiě yuàn
a wine cup dissolves complaints (idiom); a few drinks can ease social interaction
mǎ wěi chuān dòu fu , tí bu qǐ lai
lit. like tofu strung on horsetail, you can't lift it
fig. let's not talk of this (pun on 提[tí])
jīng zhēn mǎn mù
thorns and brambles as far as eye can see (idiom); beset by troubles
pǎo le hé shàng , pǎo bù liǎo sì
the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him (idiom)
you can run this time, but you'll have to come back
I'll get you sooner or later
yǒu mù wú dǔ
has eyes but can't see (idiom); unable or unwilling to see the importance of sth
blind (to sth great)
méi yǒu guī jǔ , hé yǐ chéng fāng yuán
without rules, how can anything be done (idiom); one must follow some rules
chuō de zhù
up to it
can stand the test
píng shì jié zhé
to drive non-stop as fast as one can (idiom)
mǔ dan suī hǎo , quán píng lǜ yè fú chí
Although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on help from the green leaves (idiom). However brilliant you may be, you can't do anything without support from others.
qiān mǎ dào hé yì , qiáng mǎ yǐn shuǐ nán
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. (idiom)
dàng tiān shì dàng tiān bì
never put off until tomorrow what you can do today (idiom)
yǎng wū xīng tàn
to stare at the ceiling in despair
to find no way out
nothing you can do about it
at the end of one's wits
guǐ chě jiǎo
lit. ghost pulls your leg
involuntary tug of muscles
fig. very unlucky
fig. argumentative
fig. can't help doing it
tiān yào luò yǔ , niáng yào jià rén
the rain will fall, the womenfolk will marry (idiom)
fig. the natural order of things
something you can't go against
jìn dào ruò quán
entering the Way, you seem to coil back (Laozi 老子, the Book of Dao 道德经, Chap. 14)
progress in the Dao can seem illusory
mǔ dan suī hǎo , quán zhàng lǜ yè fú
Although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on help from the green leaves (idiom). However brilliant you may be, you can't do anything without support from others.
rén fēi shēng ér zhī zhī zhě , shú néng wú huò
Knowledge is not innate to man, how can we overcome doubt?
We are not born with knowledge, how does one achieve maturity? (i.e. without guidance from a teacher - Tang dynasty essayist Han Yu 韓愈|韩愈)
jīn qián bù néng mǎi lái xìng fú
money can't buy happiness
huǒ yǎn jīn jīng shí zhēn jiǎ
fiery eyes and golden pupils can discern truth from falsehood (idiom)
mén tíng lěng luò , mén kān luó què
The courtyard is deserted, you can net sparrows at the door (idiom); completely deserted
qiú xué wú tǎn tú
The path of learning can never be smooth.
There is no royal road to learning. (idiom)
tiào jìn huáng hé shuō bù qīng
lit. even jumping into the Yellow River can't get you clean; fig. to become inexorably mixed up
mired in controversy
in deep trouble
děng é bǐ jī jīn
equality ration fund, a charitable investment fund that can be drawn down in proportion to further donations
zhàng èr hé shang , mō bu zháo tóu nǎo
lit. like a three-meter high monk, you can't rub his head (idiom)
fig. at a total loss
ná nǐ méi bàn fǎ
don't know what to do with you
can't really say no to you
pō chū qù de shuǐ
spilt water
(fig.) sth that can not be retrieved
spilt milk
bù lā jī
(nasty, stupid etc) as can be
qián kě tōng shén
with money, you can do anything (idiom)
money talks
gōng wú bù kè , zhàn wú bù shèng
to triumph in every battle and win every fight (idiom); all-conquering
ever victorious
nothing they can't do
chéng mén shī huǒ , yāng jí chí yú
a fire in the city gates is also a calamity for the fish in the moat (idiom); the bystander will also suffer
fig. you can't escape responsibility for your actions
ask not for whom the bell tolls - it tolls for thee
yǒu hé guì gàn
What (noble errand) brings you here?
May I help you?
What can I do for you?
sān rén xíng , zé bì yǒu wǒ shī
If three walk together, one of them can teach me sth (Confucius)
sān rén xíng , bì yǒu wǒ shī
lit. if three walk together, one can be my teacher (idiom, from the Analects of Confucius)
you have sth to learn from everyone
tiào jìn Huáng Hé xǐ bù qīng
lit. even jumping into the Yellow River can't get you clean
fig. to become inexorably mixed up
mired in controversy
in deep trouble
quē yī bù kě
not a single one is dispensable
can't do without either
yī rén dé dào , jī quǎn shēng tiān
lit. when a man achieves the Dao, his poultry and dogs rise to Heaven (idiom)
fig. to ride on sb else's success
Once one man gets a government position, all his cronies get in too
Once sb has cracked the problem, every Tom, Dick and Harry can do it
yǒu dé yī bǐ
can be compared
to be very similar
yǎn lǐ róng bu dé shā zi
can't bear having grit in one's eye (idiom)
unable to put sth objectionable out of one's mind
not prepared to turn a blind eye
shì kě rěn , shú bù kě rěn
if this can be tolerated, what cannot? (idiom)
enough is enough
yǒu mù yǒu
(slang) come on, you can't deny it!
don't you think so?!
(melodramatic form of 有沒有|有没有)
zhàn wú bù shèng , gōng wú bù kè
to triumph in every battle and win every fight (idiom); all-conquering
ever victorious
nothing they can't do
yǒu jī kě chéng
to have an opportunity that one can exploit (idiom)
mǎ wěi chuān dòu fu , tí bu qǐ lai
lit. like tofu strung on horsetail, you can't lift it
fig. let's not talk of this (pun on 提[ti2])
bàn jūn rú bàn hǔ
accompanying one's sovereign can be like accompanying a tiger (idiom)
zhàn wú bù shèng , gōng wú bù qǔ
to triumph in every battle and win every fight (idiom); all-conquering
ever victorious
nothing they can't do
yù bàng xiāng zhēng , yú wēng dé lì
lit. sandpiper and clam war together and the fisherman catches both (idiom); fig. neighbors who can't agree lose out to a third party
zhòng kǒu shuò jīn
lit. public opinion is powerful enough to melt metal (idiom)
fig. public clamor can obscure the actual truth
mass spreading of rumors can confuse right and wrong
rě bu qǐ
can't afford to offend
dare not provoke
difficult to deal with
insufferable
shí jiān shì bǎ shā zhū dāo
lit. time is a butcher's knife
fig. time marches on, relentless and unforgiving
nothing gold can stay
bù jīng yī shì , bù zhǎng yī zhì
You can't gain knowledge without practical experience (idiom); wisdom only comes with experience
lèi shí
(old) stones that can be rolled down onto an attacking enemy
tiān dī Wú Chǔ , yǎn kōng wú wù
the sky hangs low over the Yangtze, empty as far as the eye can see (idiom); nothing to see to the broad horizon
fù nǚ néng dǐng bàn biān tiān
Woman can hold up half the sky
fig. nowadays, women have an equal part to play in society
yī fū dāng guān , wàn fū mò kāi
one man can hold the pass against ten thousand enemies (idiom)
fú tiē
to glue something lightly enough that it can be removed later
bù shì Lú shān zhēn miàn mù
lit. not to know the true face of Lushan Mountain
fig. can't see the forest for the trees
bù shí Tài Shān
can't recognize Mt Taishan (idiom); fig. not to recognize a famous person
yǒu qián néng shǐ guǐ tuī mò
lit. money will make the Devil turn millstones (idiom)
fig. with money, you can do anything you like
zhǐ kě yì huì , bù kě yán chuán
can be understood, but not described (idiom, from Zhuangzi 莊子|庄子); mysterious and subtle
tiān chā dì bié
poles apart (idiom)
as different as can be
cān
second-round simplified character for 餐[can1]
rén zài jiāng hú , shēn bù yóu jǐ
you can't always do as you like
one has to compromise in this world (idiom)
qián shì bù wàng , hòu shì zhī shī
don't forget past events, they can guide you in future (idiom); benefit from past experience
duǒ bu qǐ
can't avoid
can't hide from
unavoidable
jià bu zhù
(coll.) unable to withstand
cannot bear
can't stand it
no match for
kě yǐ yì huì , bù kě yán chuán
can be understood, but not described (idiom, from Zhuangzi 莊子|庄子); mysterious and subtle
rén shì tiě fàn shì gāng
one can't function properly on an empty stomach (idiom)
an empty sack cannot stand upright
shǔ bù guò lái
can't manage to count
too many to count
rén yǒu shī shǒu , mǎ yǒu shī tí
lit. just as humans make mistakes, so can a horse stumble (idiom)
fig. everyone makes mistakes
even the best fall down sometimes
kǔ hǎi wú biān , huí tóu shì àn
The sea of bitterness has no bounds, turn your head to see the shore (idiom). Only Buddhist enlightenment can allow one to shed off the abyss of worldly suffering.
Repent and ye shall be saved!
shuǐ néng zài zhōu , yì néng fù zhōu
lit. water may keep the boat afloat but may also sink it (proverb)
fig. the people can support a regime or overturn it
if sth is used properly, one can benefit from it, otherwise it can do harm
things can be double-edged
lǜ bǐng
filtrate
solid residue produced by a filter
mud from filtering can sugar
mǔ dan suī hǎo , quán zhàng lǜ yè fú
Although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on help from the green leaves (idiom). However brilliant you may be, you can't do anything without support from others.
zhì zhě qiān lǜ , bì yǒu yī shī
lit. a wise person reflecting a thousand times can still make a mistake (idiom); fig. nobody is infallible
kě kān
how can one endure?
to be able to endure
yōu míng
the hidden and the visible
that which can be seen and that which cannot
darkness and light
night and day
wisdom and ignorance
evil and good
the living and the dead
men and ghosts
jì lái zhī , zé ān zhī
Since they have come, we should make them comfortable (idiom). Since we're here, take it easy.
Since this is so, we should accept it.
Now we have come, let's stay and take the rough with the smooth.
If you can't do anything to prevent it, you might as well sit back and enjoy it.
fēi nǐ mò shǔ
it's yours exclusively (idiom)
you are the one
only you deserve it
only you can do it
tiān wǎng huī huī , shū ér bù shī
lit. heaven's net has wide meshes, but nothing escapes it (idiom, from Laozi 73)
fig. the way of Heaven is fair, but the guilty will not escape
you can't run from the long arm of the law
róu néng kè gāng
lit. the soft can subdue the hard
tiān wǎng huī huī , shū ér bù lòu
lit. heaven's net has wide meshes, but nothing escapes it (idiom, from Laozi 73)
fig. the way of Heaven is fair, but the guilty will not escape
you can't run from the long arm of the law
tiān yào luò yǔ , niáng yào jià rén
the rain will fall, the womenfolk will marry (idiom)
fig. the natural order of things
something you can't go against
zěn me dé liǎo
how can this be?
what's to be done?
what an awful mess!
kě wàng
can be expected (to)
to be expected (to)
hopefully (happening)
kě wàng yǒu chéng
can be expected to be a success
yīn yōu qǐ shèng
deep suffering can lead to enlightenment (idiom)
storms make oaks take deeper root
mǐ bù yǒu chū , xiǎn kè yǒu zhōng
almost everything has a start, but not many things have an end (idiom); don't start sth you can't handle
kě yù bù kě qiú
can be discovered but not sought (idiom)
one can only come across such things serendipitously
yī fā bù kě shōu shi
things that have happened can hardly be controlled
to get out of hand
róng shēn
to find a place where one can fit in
to make one's home
to seek shelter
lái de zǎo bù rú lái de qiǎo
arriving early can't beat coming at the right time
perfect timing
ní pú sà guò jiāng , zì shēn nán bǎo
like a clay Bodhisattva fording a river, can't guarantee his own safety
unable to save oneself, let alone others
yī lì lǎo shǔ shǐ huài le yī guō zhōu
lit. a piece of rat feces spoiled the whole pot of congee (idiom)
fig. one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch
hào gāo wù yuǎn
to bite off more than one can chew (idiom)
to aim too high
lā huán
ring pull (can)
strap handle (on bus or train)
circular door handle
jiāng shān yì gǎi , běn xìng nán yí
it is easier to change mountains and rivers than to alter one's character (idiom)
you can't change who you are
Can the leopard change his spots?
jīng chéng suǒ jiā , jīn shí wèi kāi
lit. sincerity splits open metal and metal (idiom); if you put your heart to it, you can break up metal and rocks
With a will, you can achieve anything.
jīng chéng suǒ zhì , jīn shí wèi kāi
lit. sincerity splits open metal and metal (idiom); if you put your heart to it, you can break up metal and rocks
With a will, you can achieve anything.
wén míng bù rú jiàn miàn
knowing sb by their reputation can't compare to meeting them in person (idiom)
xíng wàn lǐ lù , dú wàn juàn shū
Knowledge comes from books and from experience of the world. (idiom)
Learn as much as you can and do all you can.
yù jiā zhī zuì , hé huàn wú cí
If you want to condemn sb, don't worry about the pretext (idiom, from Zuozhuan 左傳|左传); one can always trump up a charge against sb
Give a dog a bad name, then hang him.
jīn zhāo yǒu jiǔ jīn zhāo zuì
to live in the moment (idiom)
to live every day as if it were one's last
to enjoy while one can
jiù de bù qù , xīn de bù lái
lit. If the old doesn't go, the new will not come.
You can't make progress by clinging to old notions.
xiǎo què xìng
sth small that one can find pleasure in (e.g. a cold beer after a hard day or a serendipitous find in a second-hand store)
yī yè zhī qiū
lit. the falling of one leaf heralds the coming of autumn (idiom)
fig. a small sign can indicate a great trend
a straw in the wind
hòu dé zài wù
with great virtue one can take charge of the world (idiom)
yī yè zhàng mù
lit. eyes obscured by a single leaf (idiom)
fig. not seing the wider picture
can't see the wood for the trees
mù guāng suǒ jí
as far as the eye can see
gū jiā guǎ rén
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)
chī bu liǎo dōu zhe zǒu
lit. if you can't eat it all, you'll have to take it home (idiom)
fig. you'll have to take the consequences
chī bù dào pú tao shuō pú tao suān
sour grapes (set expr. based on Aesop)
lit. to say grapes are sour when you can't eat them
shī zhī háo lí , miù yǐ qiān lǐ
a tiny lapse can lead to a huge mistake (idiom); a minor discrepancy leading to enormous losses
shī zhī háo lí , chà zhī qiān lǐ
a tiny lapse can lead to a huge mistake (idiom); a minor discrepancy leading to enormous losses
chī dào bǎo
all-you-can-eat (buffet) (Tw)
shī zhī háo lí , chà yǐ qiān lǐ
a tiny lapse can lead to a huge mistake (idiom); a minor discrepancy leading to enormous losses
gǒu gǎi bù liǎo chī shǐ
lit. a dog can't stop himself from eating shit (idiom)
fig. bad habits are hard to change
cōng ming yī shì , hú tu yī shí
even the wisest can have a momentary lapse in judgement (idiom)
every man has a fool in his sleeve
chuán dào qiáo mén zì huì zhí
lit. when the ship arrives at the bridge we can deal with the problem
no point in worrying about sth until it actually happens (idiom)
xiǎo biàn zi
pigtail
(fig.) a shortcoming or evidence of wrongdoing that can be seized upon by others
yī kē lǎo shǔ shǐ huài le yī guō tāng
lit. a piece of rat feces spoiled the whole pot of soup (idiom)
fig. one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch
sì tǐ bù qín , wǔ gǔ bù fēn
never move your four limbs, can't distinguish the five crops (idiom); living as a parasite
dà xiāng jìng tíng
as different as can be (idiom)
poles apart
mén tíng lěng luò , mén kān luó què
The courtyard is deserted, you can net sparrows at the door (idiom); completely deserted
bù yǐ guī ju , bù néng chéng fāng yuán
without rules, nothing can be done (idiom, from Mencius); one must follow some rules
niù bu guò
can't persuade
unable to make (sb) change their mind
unable to resist (sb)
guò ér néng gǎi , shàn mò dà yān
If one can change after making a mistake, there is nothing better (idiom)
méi yǒu guī ju , bù chéng fāng yuán
without rules, nothing can be done (idiom); one must follow some rules
Cáo Cān
Cao Can (-190 BC), second chancellor of Han Dynasty, contributed to its founding by fighting on Liu Bang's 劉邦|刘邦[Liu2 Bang1] side during the Chu-Han Contention 楚漢戰爭|楚汉战争[Chu3 Han4 Zhan4 zheng1]
also pr. [Cao2 Shen1]
méi yǒu guī jǔ , hé yǐ chéng fāng yuán
without rules, how can anything be done (idiom); one must follow some rules
xué ér yōu zé shì
one who is successful in one's studies, can become an official (idiom)
tán bù lǒng
can't come to an agreement
qiān lǜ yī shī
reflect a thousand times and you can still make a mistake (idiom); to err is human
yì kāi guàn
pull-top can
easy-open can (with ring-pull)
shǎo kuài ròu
(coll.) (usually used in the negative) (can't) hurt (to do sth)
(won't) hurt (to do sth)
pǎo le hé shàng , pǎo bù liǎo sì
the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him (idiom)
you can run this time, but you'll have to come back
I'll get you sooner or later
pǎo le hé shàng , pǎo bù liǎo miào
the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him (idiom)
you can run this time, but you'll have to come back
I'll get you sooner or later
pǎo dé liǎo hé shàng , pǎo bù liǎo miào
the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him (idiom)
you can run this time, but you'll have to come back
I'll get you sooner or later
xīng xing zhī huǒ , kě yǐ liáo yuán
a single spark can start a huge blaze (idiom); an insignificant cause can have a massive effect
Shào nián Gōng
Children's Palace, institution where children can take part in various extracurricular activities