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v./n. to show, to display; manifestation

adj. prominent, salient

writer, man of letters

to regard as, to count as

adj. true, genuine

expert

adv. personally, in person

understanding, opinion

modern times (referring to the period between mid-19th century and 1919 in Chinese history)

fashion

to write

dessert, dim sum

prep. as, being

knowledge, learning

v./adj. to be particular about, to stress; exquisite

adj. average

alley, lane

to be located at (in, on, etc.)

n./m. head, first

adj. luxurious, lavish

to visit, to frequent

social contact, communication

adj. generous

to be hospitable

to invite friends, to have friends gather together

to receive, to entertain