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暖氣 — meaning in English

nuǎn qì

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English meaning

furnace noun A heating device used to melt metal, fire ceramics, or heat a building.
heating noun A system used to warm a building or room.

Senses

暖氣 is used for these senses in English:

furnace (US, Canada) A device that provides heat for a building.
heating A system that raises the temperature of a room or building. Compare heater.

furnace — full definition

noun A heating device used to melt metal, fire ceramics, or heat a building.
noun Any place or situation that is extremely hot.

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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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