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意外收获 — meaning in English

yì wài shōu huò

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English meaning

boon noun Something helpful or beneficial; a welcome advantage.
gleek noun An old card game for three players.
windfall noun An unexpected and welcome sum of money, such as from an inheritance or lottery win.

Senses

意外收获 is used for these senses in English:

boon (archaic) That which is asked or granted as a benefit or favor; a gift or benefaction.
gleek (informal) A stream of saliva from a person's mouth.
windfall (figuratively) A sudden large benefit; especially, a sudden or unexpected large amount of money, as from lottery or sweepstakes winnings or an unexpected inheritance or gift.

gleek — full definition

noun An old card game for three players.
noun Three matching cards held in one hand.

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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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