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will o' the wisp in Chinese

will o' the wisp in Chinese is 喀邁拉.

will o' the wisp in Chinese

喀邁拉

noun

Pronounced: Kā mài lā

(figurative) A delusionary or otherwise unachievable goal that one feels compelled to pursue.

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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 "will o' the wisp" in Chinese?

"will o' the wisp" in Chinese is 喀邁拉.

How do you pronounce 喀邁拉?

"will o' the wisp" in Chinese is 喀邁拉, pronounced "Kā mài lā".

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