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火葬 — meaning in English

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English meaning

cremate verb To reduce a dead body to ashes by burning, as an alternative to burial.
cremation noun The act of disposing of a dead body by burning.

Senses

火葬 is used for these senses in English:

cremate (transitive) To incinerate a dead body (as an alternative to burial).
cremation A burning; especially the act or practice of cremating the dead, burning a corpse.

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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”.