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埃 — meaning in English

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English meaning

dirt noun Soil, earth, or any unclean substance on a surface.
filth noun Disgusting dirt or grime.
gunk noun Any sticky, dirty, or unidentifiable substance.

Senses

埃 is used for these senses in English:

dirt A stain or spot (on clothes etc); any foreign substance that worsens appearance.
filth (UK, Irish, pejorative, slang) The police.
gunk (uncountable, informal) Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance.

dirt — full definition

noun Soil, earth, or any unclean substance on a surface.
noun (informal) Embarrassing or damaging information about someone.

filth — full definition

noun Disgusting dirt or grime.
noun Obscene or morally offensive material or behavior.

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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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