中指 — meaning in English
zhōng zhǐ
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English meaning
- authoritative adj Recognised as reliable, accurate, and worth trusting because of its expertise.
- major adj Of great importance, size, or seriousness.
- middle finger noun An offensive hand gesture made by raising the middle finger with the other fingers folded down, used to express contempt or defiance.
Senses
中指 is used for these senses in English:
- authoritative Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.
- major Greater in number, quantity, or extent.
- major A person of legal age.
- middle finger The finger between the forefinger and the ring finger.
- of age Old enough to be considered an adult (in law, or by society generally).
authoritative — full definition
- adj Recognised as reliable, accurate, and worth trusting because of its expertise.
- adj Having a commanding, confident manner that inspires obedience or trust.
major — full definition
- adj Of great importance, size, or seriousness.
- noun A military officer rank above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
- noun A student's main field of academic study.
- verb To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.