to face childbirth; about to give birth; refers esp. to the onset of regular contractions
to copy (a model of calligraphy or painting)
on parting; facing separation
dying (from illness); facing death; on one's deathbed
to be at the scene (sitting for an exam, performing, competing, giving directions etc); firsthand (experience); impromptu (remarks etc)
to befall; to be imminent
to practice calligraphy from a model
to go in person (of emperor); to copulate with a concubine (of emperor)
just before the contest; on the eve of war
to copy (a model of calligraphy or painting etc)
temporary; at the instant something happens; interim; ad hoc
to hold a court audience; to govern from the imperial throne (applies esp. to Empress Dowager or Regent)
facing death; at death's door
facing the water (favored location)
to overlook the sea; on the waterfront
to observe from afar; to look into the distance from a high place
approaching one's end; with one foot in the grave
on leaving; on the point of departure
before leaving; on departure
to arrive home; facing one's home; home-coming; (soccer) facing the goalmouth
to go personally to consult subordinates (of a high official)
just before the battle; to approach the front line
in peril; facing disaster
the feeling of actually being there
day laborer; temporary work
the month childbirth is due
critical point; boundary point
the store front; the part of a house facing the street serving as a store
words of advice on parting
to sacrifice one's life in a crisis
see 臨淵羨魚,不如退而結網|临渊羡鱼,不如退而结网[lin2 yuan1 xian4 yu2 , bu4 ru2 tui4 er2 jie2 wang3]
clinical characteristic; diagnostic trait
equanimity in the face of death; to face dangers with assurance
see 臨淵羨魚,不如退而結網|临渊羡鱼,不如退而结网[lin2 yuan1 xian4 yu2 , bu4 ru2 tui4 er2 jie2 wang3]
see 臨淵羨魚,不如退而結網|临渊羡鱼,不如退而结网[lin2 yuan1 xian4 yu2 , bu4 ru2 tui4 er2 jie2 wang3]
critical state; criticality
to try to score (a goal); final push (at a critical juncture); the final leg of sth
to attend; (formal) to honor with one's presence
to approach; to come closer
on the edge of; (fig.) on the verge of; close to
to visit places famous for their scenery
to overlook; to watch from above
to arrive
(esp. of notable person); to visit
(more formal than 光临)
(of distinguished guest) honor my house (firm etc) with your presence
to descend; to arrive; to come
to face (something); to be up (against); to be confronted (with)
to grace sb with one's presence; your arrival (honorific); your esteemed presence
(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)
imminent; forthcoming; upcoming
two simultaneous happy events in the family
facing imminent catastrophe; calamity looms; all hell will break loose
with back to the mountain and facing the water (favored location)
to be faced with problems