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奩 — meaning in English

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English meaning

cloth noun Woven, knitted, or felted material used for clothing, furnishing, or cleaning.
trousseau noun The clothes, linens, and other items a bride traditionally collects for her marriage.

Senses

奩 is used for these senses in English:

cloth A form of attire that represents a particular profession or status.
trousseau The clothes and linen, etc., that a bride collects or that is given to her for her wedding and married life, especially a traditional or formal set of these.

cloth — full definition

noun Woven, knitted, or felted material used for clothing, furnishing, or cleaning.
noun A tablecloth, especially one laid out for a meal.
noun The clergy or priesthood, referred to by their traditional dress.

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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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