East Asia and Oceania Vocabulary - China

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

a structure or a place that is historically important

extremely great in extent, size, or area

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

a tendency or mindset of a particular type

the creation of new ideas or concepts in the mind

to exert a significant influence on the development, nature, or outcome of something

exceptionally large or extensive in scope, degree, or impact

(of an area or region) inhabited by many people or living beings

celebrated in traditional legends

a piece of animal bone or turtle shell used in ancient China for predicting the future and recording the results

a quick or partial view of something, often fleeting or incomplete

a particular set of beliefs, values, or principles developed in search of the truth about life and the universe

a disagreement or argument over something important

a person with strong intellectual abilities, often working in a field that requires deep thought and knowledge

to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

to join things together into one

make central

the type or system of money that is used by a country

a person or group that enters a place by force to take control

to do something that makes it possible or easier for something else to occur

to increase the size, number, importance, or value of something

to make something more powerful

an idealized or imagined period of peace, prosperity, and happiness

to help or support the progress or development of something

a set of moral beliefs or principles of what is important in life

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

to be an image, sign, symbol, etc. of something

to learn how something works or how to use it

(of people) still alive and in good health

a brand new machine, tool, or process that is made after study and experiment

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

a type of powder that is explosive, used in making bullets, bombs, etc.

involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

to travel across or on an area of water by a ship or boat

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

having extremely modern, innovative technology or design, often resembling what might be expected in the future

energy that is produced using renewable, environmentally friendly sources, such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric power

a piece of equipment, usually placed on a roof, that absorbs the energy of sun and uses it to produce electricity or heat

a turbine that is driven by the wind

a type of thin, long food made with flour and egg, eaten in a soup or with sauce

a sweet dough-based treat that is often filled with fruit or other sweet ingredients, and cooked by boiling, steaming, or baking

the flour made by grinding wheat grains, commonly used in various culinary applications

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

(of a flavor) dominant but not necessarily harsh

causing a loss of sensation, emotion, or responsiveness

pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground

used to highlight the differences between two or more things or people

(of food) cooked in an oven or over an open flame until the food is browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

a thin, paper cover in which we put and send a letter

a traditional Chinese pastry typically eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival, characterized by its round shape and various fillings

a type of flower which grows on the surface of lakes with white or pink petals

a combination of ingredients used as a filling for pastries, sandwiches, and other food items

inviting cuddling or hugging

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

the protection, maintenance, and restoration of objects, buildings, or works of artistic or historical significance