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鸚鵡 — meaning in English

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English meaning

parrot noun A brightly coloured tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.

Senses

鸚鵡 is used for these senses in English:

parrot A kind of bird, many species of which are colorful and able to mimic human speech, of the order Psittaciformes or (narrowly) of the family Psittacidae.
parrot (metaphorical) A parroter; a person who repeats the words or ideas of others.

parrot — full definition

noun A brightly coloured tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.
noun Someone who repeats what others say without really understanding it.
verb To repeat something word for word without showing any real understanding of it.

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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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