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原 — meaning in English

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English meaning

original adj The first of its kind, existing before any copies.
primeval adj Belonging to the earliest ages of the world; ancient and primitive.

Senses

原 is used for these senses in English:

original (not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
primeval Primary; original.

original — full definition

adj The first of its kind, existing before any copies.
adj Fresh, inventive, and not copied from anything else.
noun The very first version of something, from which copies are made.
noun An unusually distinctive or eccentric person.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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