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精 — meaning in English

sei

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English meaning

Jing noun In traditional Chinese medicine, a vital essence stored in the kidneys believed to be the foundation of physical health and long life.
vim noun Ready vitality and vigour.
vitality noun Physical or mental energy and liveliness.

Senses

精 is used for these senses in English:

jing According to traditional Chinese medicine, a dense essence stored in the kidneys that is the material basis for the physical body. It is yin in nature.
vim Ready vitality and vigour. [from mid 19th c.]
vitality Energy or vigour.

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B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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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”.

Related Japanese words

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