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Examples:the benevolent man cannot be rich and vice versa (idiom, from Mencius). It is easier for a camel go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 19:24).—elderly person whose birthday is being celebrated—it'd be a wonder if... (following a verb phrase that is usually negative)—child whose birthday is being celebrated—lit. father a lion, son cannot be a dog (honorific); With a distinguished father such as you, the son is sure do well.—the benevolent man cannot be rich (idiom, from Mencius). It is easier for a camel go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 19:24).—particle indicating that a previously asked question is be applied to the preceding word ("What about ...?", "And ...?")—lose money instead of being paid (i.e. sb should pay me, but is actually taking my money)—fig. refuse be convinced until one is faced with grim reality—lit. the raw rice is now cooked (idiom); fig. it is done and can't be changed—be on the verge of saying what is on one's mind—appellee (side that won in trial court, whose victory is being appealed by losing side)—being late is not acceptable [idiom.]—control a key point is to be master of the situation [idiom.]— |