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湖 — meaning in English

hú

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English meaning

lake noun A large body of water surrounded by land.
loch noun A lake, or a narrow inlet of the sea, especially in Scotland.

Senses

湖 is used for these senses in English:

lake (now, chiefly, dialectal) A small stream of running water; a channel for water; a drain.
loch (Ireland, Scotland) A bay or arm of the sea.

lake — full definition

noun A large body of water surrounded by land.
noun A large quantity of a liquid, used loosely or figuratively.

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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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