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
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
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
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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 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
(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
| East Asia and Oceania Vocabulary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Japan | South Korea | North Korea |
| Mongolia | Taiwan | Fiji | Australia |
| Papua New Guinea | New Zealand | ||
