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蟲 — meaning in English

chóng

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English meaning

bug noun A small insect, or loosely, any small crawling or flying creature.
maggot noun The soft, legless larva of a fly, often found in decaying matter.

Senses

蟲 is used for these senses in English:

bug (gambling, slang) A metal clip attached to the underside of a table, etc. to hold hidden cards, as a form of cheating.
maggot (slang, derogatory) A worthless person. [from 17th c.]

bug — full definition

noun A small insect, or loosely, any small crawling or flying creature.
noun An error or flaw in a computer program or piece of software.
noun A minor, usually short-lived illness, or the germ that causes it.
noun A hidden device used to secretly record or transmit conversations.
verb To annoy or irritate someone.

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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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