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English Words that are ACTUALLY Chinese!
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Minjane posted on 2025/11/03Ever wondered if English words have surprising origins? This video dives into English words that are actually Chinese, like 'tycoon' and 'brainwashing,' revealing their fascinating journeys into our language! You'll pick up some cool vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of how languages borrow from each other.
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US /ˈlɪtərəli/
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UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
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UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
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US /frez/
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UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
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UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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