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缝 — meaning in English

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English meaning

sew verb To join or repair fabric by passing thread through it with a needle.
tailor noun A person who professionally makes, fits, or alters clothing, especially suits.

Senses

缝 is used for these senses in English:

sew (transitive) To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through (pieces of fabric) in order to join them together.
tailor (ambitransitive) To make, repair, or alter clothes.

tailor — full definition

noun A person who professionally makes, fits, or alters clothing, especially suits.
verb To adjust or design something to suit a particular need or purpose.

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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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