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痰 — meaning in English

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English meaning

phlegm noun Thick mucus produced in the throat or airways, especially when coughed up during a cold or infection.

Senses

痰 is used for these senses in English:

catarrh (medicine) Inflammation of a mucous membrane.
phlegm Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing. [from 14th c.]

phlegm — full definition

noun Thick mucus produced in the throat or airways, especially when coughed up during a cold or infection.
noun Calm, unemotional composure, sometimes bordering on indifference.

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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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