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肺 — meaning in English

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English meaning

lung noun One of the pair of organs in the chest that breathe in air and pass oxygen into the blood.
pulmonary adj Relating to or affecting the lungs.

Senses

肺 is used for these senses in English:

lung (anatomy) A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.
pulmonary (anatomy) Pertaining to, having, or affecting the lungs.

lung — full definition

noun One of the pair of organs in the chest that breathe in air and pass oxygen into the blood.
noun Figuratively, something that supplies fresh air to a place, such as parks or forests in a city.

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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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