"the affairs of adults", a euphemistic and intentionally vague explanation for things

(idiomatic) to reform oneself

(Confucianism) the three fundamental bonds and five constant virtues

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see 通常, 運転. / (transport) normal operation / (figuratively, of a person) business as usual; same old same old

mutiny (revolt against a senior)

(medicine) a symptom / (medicine) a patient's medical condition

condition / form / appearance

dark / thick / rich

things stand

allow, permit, yield, concede