| 如火如荼 | blazing | |
| 贫富不均 | the gap between the rich and the poor | |
| 垄断 | monopoly | |
| 掌控 | to control | |
| 乏力 | to lack strength | |
| 权宜之计 | temporary measure | |
| 停滞不前 | to stop and cease to make forward progress | |
| 庇护 | to shelter | |
| 铁饭碗 | iron rice bowl (secure job) | |
| 扶持 | to support | |
| 居高不下 | to occupy a high position and not come down | |
| 忧虑 | to feel anxious | |
| 置之不理 | to refuse to acknowledge | |
| 拭目以待 | to wait and see |