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沙丘 — meaning in English

shā qiū

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English meaning

dune noun A mound or ridge of loose sand shaped by wind or water.

Senses

沙丘 is used for these senses in English:

Düne an island close to Heligoland
dune (geomorphology) A ridge or hill of sand piled up by currents of wind or water.
sand dune (geology) A large, semipermanent mound of windblown sand, held together by specialized plants, common along seashores and in deserts.

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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”.