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tip of the iceberg in Chinese

tip of the iceberg in Chinese is 冰山一角.

tip of the iceberg in Chinese

冰山一角

noun

Pronounced: bīng shān yī jiǎo

(idiomatic) A small indication of a larger possibility; the first part encountered of a problem that is much bigger than it seems.

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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 "tip of the iceberg" in Chinese?

"tip of the iceberg" in Chinese is 冰山一角.

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"tip of the iceberg" in Chinese is 冰山一角, pronounced "bīng shān yī jiǎo".

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