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loanword in Chinese

loanword in Chinese is 外來語 — loanword means a word directly taken into one language from another one.

loanword in Chinese

外來語

noun

Pronounced: wài lái yǔ

A word directly taken into one language from another one.

What does "loanword" mean?

noun A word directly taken into one language from another one.

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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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What is "loanword" in Chinese?

"loanword" in Chinese is 外來語. loanword means: A word directly taken into one language from another one.

How do you pronounce 外來語?

"loanword" in Chinese is 外來語, pronounced "wài lái yǔ".

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