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裾 — meaning in English

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English meaning

hem noun The folded and stitched edge of a piece of clothing or fabric, meant to stop it from fraying.

Senses

裾 is used for these senses in English:

hem (sewing) The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.
hemline The height of this line, measured from the floor.

hem — full definition

noun The folded and stitched edge of a piece of clothing or fabric, meant to stop it from fraying.
verb To sew a folded edge onto fabric, or (in the phrase "hem in") to surround and restrict someone or something.
interjection A throat-clearing sound made to fill a pause, show hesitation, or grab attention.

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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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