New Practical Chinese Reader Lesson 4.44 - Page 1

smart, shrewd

night attire, pyjamas

to embroider

to embroider

panda

bear

cat

eye

round

to suit; to fit

price

price

to believe in; to trust

comb

to comb

mirror; looking glass

to choose; to select

to choose; to pick

to select; to elect

goods; commodity

quality

direct

straight

factory; mill; plant

all over, everywhere

to bargain

to cut, to chop

terrible; formidable; serious

to make a profit; to gain; to earn

to sustain a loss in business

to stand a loss; to compensate

capital; principal

blue

fat; stout

term of address for any woman of one's mother's generation; auntie

stationary shop

stationary

to be laid off

to lose

confidence

vendor's stand; stall; booth

toy

(of a shop, etc.) close

to close

to chase after

schoolbag

to take care of

evening paper

manner; attitude

nerby; neighbouring