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壞 — meaning in English

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English meaning

awry adj Turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.
bad adj Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.

Senses

壞 is used for these senses in English:

awry (figurative) Wrong or distorted; perverse, amiss, off course
bad Bold, daring, and tough.

awry — full definition

adj Turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.
adv Wrongly; off course; not as planned.

bad — full definition

adj Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
adj Morally wrong or wicked.
adj Not functioning correctly, spoiled, or faulty.
adj Severe or serious in degree.
adj Informally, excellent, impressive, or admirably tough (a slang meaning that flips the usual sense).

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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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