abstinence
Restraining oneself from indulging; temperance
bāozi (包子)
A steamed bun popular in China
conjugate
Change the tense or form of a verb
countenance
Facial expression
equanimity
Mental calmness; composure
fascist
A political belief or regime that prioritizes the nation over the individual, often with authoritarian leadership
galavant
To travel around for pleasure
gibbet
Gallows; to hang a person
hausfrau
German word for housewife
hullabaloo
Commotion; fuss
imperceptible
Unapparent; unable to be perceived
incredulity
Unwillingness or inability to believe something
ineffable
Fantastic; unimaginable
inquisitive
Curious; prying
jeopardy
The state of being under threat or in danger
"milk-name" (乳名;小名)
Chinese cultural practice of calling babies by a nickname, often before an official name is chosen
"Party Poster"
Posters printed by the Chinese Communist Party during the Cultural Revolution to promote nationalism and Party values.
perpendicular
Oriented 90 degrees to another object
prosaic
Commonplace; mundane
PSB (Public Security Bureau)
The Beijing government office responsible for maintaining social order and security
ostentation
A pretentious or flamboyant display of wealth
sanctimonious
A self-righteous, morally superior attitude
scheisse
A German curse word often used as slang in parts of North America
sumptuous
Luxurious; splendid
tabard
A simple garment worn by medieval peasants
tenacious
Possessing determination and persistence
The Party
The Chinese Communist Party, the leading political body of the People's Republic of China
vexation
Discontent; irritability; confusion
