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肾 — meaning in English

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English meaning

kidney noun One of two bean-shaped organs in the body that filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
renal adjective Relating to the kidneys.

Senses

肾 is used for these senses in English:

kidney An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine.
renal Pertaining to the kidneys.

kidney — full definition

noun One of two bean-shaped organs in the body that filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
noun A person's general character, nature, or temperament — an older, less common usage.

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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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