reach (destination); arrive at

extremely; very; to indicate the superlative degree; the most

most; extremely [華]: 最

only then (shortened for 先至)

oregano

down to; up to

to the point as to; to the extent such that

utterly boring

bottom-up

even; to the point of; to the extent of

as low as

from start to finish; from beginning to end

pay lip service; make a promise but not keep it; good words without deeds are rushes and reeds

a verbal promise in fact is not kept

verbally agreeing/ promising but without taking any actions; Good words without deed are rushes and reeds

until now

until; up to

at most; worst case scenario

at worst (spoken)

cherish most dearly; treat with affection and care

good luck never comes in succession, however misfortune strikes repeatedly

where there's a will, there's a way

most intimate friend; best/devoted friends

就假

才怪

it would be really strange if... , to be really surprised if... (usually placed at the end of the sentence)

extremely; exceedingly

bottom to top

up until (a certain time)

down to; up to

to the point as to; to the extent such that

at least; at the very least; to say the least

(Cant.) the least | Std. Chin.: 最少

fame follows merit

up until now

a type of fungus which grows on the trunk of the lychee tree | also 荔枝菌, 雞縱菌