be worn-out / be haggard

the color crimson, a vivid red edging towards pink

(archaic) China, Chinese / a place name, such as that of Kure City in Hiroshima Prefecture

to greet with a nod

to give a silent bow, to greet with a silent bow

a silent bow

a nod as a greeting

silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

the first sight of something / something seen for the first time

one should start a big project with immediate, practical steps; start small / the person who proposes something should be the first one to take practical steps to implement it