length; accident; right and wrong; anyway
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesnoun
length (of something)
informalOften used with the suffix 儿. Refers to the physical measurement of how long something is.
The length of this piece of clothing is just right.
Measure the length of this rope.
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The length of the pants isn't right and needs to be altered.
noun
unexpected misfortune; accident; (esp.) life-threatening danger
neutralA euphemistic term for death or serious accidents, used in contexts of worry or concern.
He went out to sea alone, and his family was on tenterhooks, fearing something might happen to him.
That mountain road is dangerous; it's easy for accidents to happen while driving there.
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The old man is getting on in years, and his children are all worried that something might happen to him.
noun
right and wrong; good and bad; strengths and weaknesses
neutralOften used to discuss or judge people's character, actions, or the merits and faults of something, typically in the context of gossip.
It is wrong to gossip about people's shortcomings behind their backs.
Don't gossip about others' affairs; just mind your own business.
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The two of them hang out together all day, talking about the rights and wrongs within the company.
adverb
anyway; no matter what; definitely
dialectA dialectal usage (marked as <方> in the source), expressing insistence or necessity.
You must come to tomorrow's welcome party, no matter what.
You must give me an explanation for this matter, no matter what.
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Regarding borrowing money, I absolutely will not agree, no matter what.