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spoonerism in Chinese

spoonerism in Chinese is 首音互换.

spoonerism in Chinese

首音互换

noun

Pronounced: shǒu yīn hù huàn

(linguistics) A play on words on a phrase in which the initial (usually consonantal) sounds of two or more of the main words are transposed.

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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 "spoonerism" in Chinese?

"spoonerism" in Chinese is 首音互换.

How do you pronounce 首音互换?

"spoonerism" in Chinese is 首音互换, pronounced "shǒu yīn hù huàn".

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