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發明 — meaning in English

fā míng

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English meaning

invent verb To create or design something new that didn't exist before.
invention noun Something newly created or designed.

Senses

發明 is used for these senses in English:

invent To design a new process or mechanism.
invention Something invented.
make up To invent, to imagine, to concoct

invent — full definition

verb To create or design something new that didn't exist before.
verb To make up a fictional story or excuse.

invention — full definition

noun Something newly created or designed.
noun The act or ability of creating something new.

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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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