Kaoyan Vocabulary

A portable light enclosed in a protective transparent case

A high flat area of land; a stable level after growth

To kill animals or people in large numbers; a massacre

A brave or admirable woman; the main female character in a story

A looking back on or reflection of past events; as a verb, to engage in such reflection

To mix together; to socialize with others

A close-fitting garment for the foot and leg; a Christmas gift bag

The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests

A tall water-side grass plant; a vibrating strip in a wind instrument

Absolutely essential or urgent; a command or critical requirement

To express pleasure at someone's success or good fortune

The system of rules for the structure and correct use of a language

Showing no interest or concern; mediocre

The level of moisture or water vapor in the air

A long mournful cry; to make such a cry in pain or distress

A chirping insect; a popular bat-and-ball sport

The process of making something modern

Decayed or decomposed; morally corrupt; very bad

To trick or mislead someone into believing something false

A large wading bird; a heavy-lifting machine; to stretch one's neck

A large black bird with a harsh call; to make a rooster's cry; to boast

Severe mental or physical suffering; to feel or cause great pain

A meat seller; to slaughter animals; to kill brutally

A person's natural character and emotional tendencies

A large heavy gun; to bombard with cannons

A very large number; the masses of ordinary people

To make fabric by looping yarn with needles; to join closely

A long loose outer garment; to cover or conceal something

To fall behind; a delay or gap in progress

A strong synthetic polyamide material used in fabrics and products; a nylon stocking

An official certificate of educational achievement

A stroke with a whip; an eyelash; to whip or strike forcefully; to tie tightly

The outer areas or suburbs surrounding a city or town

To tolerate something; to comply with rules; to remain

To surround with a barrier; to include something in an envelope or package

To annoy someone; to cause bodily discomfort or inflammation

A sudden bright light or flame; to burn brightly; to spread outward

A point of land projecting into the sea; a short sleeveless cloak

An organism living off a host; a person who exploits others

To make something less complex or easier to understand

An adult male bird; to tilt or pull back the hammer of a gun

A small square cloth for wiping the face or nose

Easily seen or noticed; clearly evident

Resentful desire for what another has; to feel such desire

To emit rays or spread outward from a centre

In accordance with usual practice or tradition

To refuse to deal with someone as protest; such a collective refusal

To remove surface matter from liquid; to glide over; to read quickly