East Asia and Oceania Vocabulary - Tajwan

a path or track that has been roughly marked or cleared, often found in wild or hilly terrain

a group of mountains or hills in a line

related to or formed by the activity of volcanoes

a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history

an establishment that provides vacationers with lodging, food, entertainment, etc.

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

an organized attempt to protect and preserve animals, plants, natural resources, or the environment

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

(of animals or birds) moving from one place to another, often with the changing seasons

an area of land characterized by its soil, water, and vegetation, where the water table is at or near the surface for a significant part of the year

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

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

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

a structure or a place that is historically important

the process or action of carefully watching a thing or person, often for learning something about them

a platform or floor that has a design that looks like a ship's deck

providing or capturing an extensive view of a scene or area

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

something that is essential to visit, especially because it is impressive, important, or unique

a small stand or booth where food is prepared and sold

smelling very bad

a sweet Taiwanese drink made with tea, milk, and chewy tapioca pearls, often served cold with a wide straw

a type of shellfish that can be eaten both raw and cooked, some of which contain pearls inside

careers in general

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

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

a portable light consisting of a handle and a housing that contains a light source

inspiring wonder or delight, as if possessing enchanting qualities

anything that is seen

an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes

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

(of food) easy to chew or cut

a flavorful liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water

(of food) requiring to be chewed a lot in order to be swallowed easily

small round balls made from tapioca starch, often used in drinks and desserts, that become soft and chewy when cooked

having a strong odor

transformed by natural microorganisms, often resulting in the creation of acids, gases, or alcohol

a type of sea creature with a shell, such as clams, oysters, mussels, shrimp, lobster, etc.

a place or state of perfect happiness, peace, and delight

devices that operate using electrical circuits, such as smartphones, laptops, or TVs

a conductor made with semiconducting material

a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit

(of a substance or product) causing no harm to the environment

referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment

a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

having a very beautiful view of nature

an area of scenery visible in a single view

the practice of involving many people from different cultures, social backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

to reside in a specific place

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

the act of taking control of another country and sending people to settle there

to hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced

a war that is between people who are in the same country

to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant

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

having an impressive height

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

to a degree that is close to being complete