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銀 — meaning in English

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English meaning

silver noun A shiny, whitish precious metal (symbol Ag) used in jewellery, coins, and electronics.

Senses

銀 is used for these senses in English:

moola (informal) Money, cash.
silver (collectively) Coins made from silver or any similar white metal.
silver (uncountable) A shiny gray color.

silver — full definition

noun A shiny, whitish precious metal (symbol Ag) used in jewellery, coins, and electronics.
noun A shiny grey color resembling this metal.
noun A silver medal, awarded for second place.
adjective Made of silver, or coloured like silver.
adjective Marking a twenty-fifth anniversary.

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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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