dodder in Chinese

dodder in Chinese is 菟丝子 — dodder means to shake or tremble as one moves, especially as of old age or childhood; to totter.

dodder in Chinese

菟丝子

noun

Pronounced: tù sī zǐ

Any of about 100-170 species of yellow, orange or red (rarely green) parasitic plants of the genus Cuscuta. Formerly treated as the only genus in the family Cuscutaceae, it is now placed in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae.

What does "dodder" mean?

verb To shake or tremble as one moves, especially as of old age or childhood; to totter.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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What is "dodder" in Chinese?

"dodder" in Chinese is 菟丝子. dodder means: To shake or tremble as one moves, especially as of old age or childhood; to totter.

How do you pronounce 菟丝子?

"dodder" in Chinese is 菟丝子, pronounced "tù sī zǐ".

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