兄elder brother; elder male relative of the same generation
冀hope; another name for Hebei Province
减subtract from the total or a certain number; decrease
凡general idea; this mortal world
匠craftsman; person of remarkable achievements in a particular field
史history; official in charge of historical records
宋Song, a state in the Zhou Dynasty; Song Dynasty
宫imperial palace; the first note in ancient Chinese music, equivalent to "doe"
拱cup one hand in the other before the chest; encircle
捞scoop up from a liquid; get by improper means
携carry; take somebody by the hand
蔡a state in the Zhou Dynasty; a surname
贡pay tribute to the court by a subject or a vassal state; articles of tribute
距distance; be at a distance from