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- chinese liver fluke/ˌtʃaɪˌniːz ˈlɪv.ə ˌfluːk/A parasitic flatworm (Clonorchis sinensis) that infects the bile ducts of the liver in humans and other mammals, primarily in East Asia.nounC2 (Specialized/Very Low Frequency)
- chinese lug/lʌɡ/To pull or drag something heavy or cumbersome with great effort.nounB2
- chinese medicine/ˌtʃaɪˈniːz ˈmɛd.sən/A traditional system of healthcare originating in China, based on concepts such as qi (vital energy), yin and yang, and the use of herbal remedies, acupuncture, and other techniques to maintain or restore balance in the body.nounC1
- chinese money/ˌtʃaɪˌniːz ˈmʌn.i/A compound noun referring to the currency of China, the renminbi (RMB), whose primary unit is the yuan.nounLow (for currency); Medium-Low (for plant)
- chinese mustard/ˌtʃaɪniːz ˈmʌstəd/A hot, spicy condiment made from the seeds of the Brassica juncea plant, typically sold as a paste or powder and often used in Asian cuisine.nounLow Frequency
- chinese puzzle/ˌtʃaɪˈniːz ˈpʌz(ə)l/A difficult problem or enigma that is complex and intricate to solve.nounC1
- chinese red/ˌtʃaɪˈniːz ˈred/A brilliant, vivid shade of red, originally referring to vermilion or cinnabar pigment produced in China.nounLow
- chinese restaurant syndrome/ˌtʃaɪˌniːz ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt ˈsɪndrəʊm/A set of physical symptoms allegedly caused by eating food containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), especially food from Chinese restaurants.nounLow
- chinese revolution/ˌtʃaɪˌniːz ˌrevəˈluːʃən/The period of fundamental political and social transformation in China in the 20th century, culminating in the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.nounLow. Primarily used in historical, political, and academic contexts.
- chinese sacred lily/ˌtʃaɪˈniːz ˈseɪkrɪd ˈlɪli/A bulbous flowering plant (Narcissus tazetta var. chinensis) traditionally forced to bloom indoors during winter, especially around Chinese New Year, symbolizing good fortune and renewal.nounLow
- chinese shar-pei/ˌtʃaɪˌniːz ʃɑː ˈpeɪ/A breed of dog originating from China, characterized by deep wrinkles and a blue-black tongue.nounLow
- chinese snowball/ˌtʃaɪˈniːz ˈsnəʊbɔːl/A large ornamental shrub (Viburnum macrocephalum) known for its impressive, round clusters of white flowers that resemble snowballs.nounLow (specialist/gardening term)
- chinese tag/ˌtʃaɪˌniːz ˈtæɡ/A simple game of chasing in which players are not required to freeze or remain stationary when tagged. Often used as a variant to distinguish it from standard 'freeze tag'.nounLow
- chinese tallow tree/ˌtʃaɪˌniːz ˈtæləʊ triː/A species of deciduous tree (Triadica sebifera) native to eastern Asia, known for its waxy seeds used historically in candle and soap making.nounLow
- chinese tour/ˌtʃaɪˈniːz tʊə(r)/A guided trip or journey through China, or a tour organized by a Chinese company, often for visiting landmarks, cultural sites, and cities.nounB1
- chinese trumpet creeper/ˌtʃaɪniːz ˈtrʌmpɪt ˌkriːpə/A woody, perennial climbing vine known for its clusters of large, trumpet-shaped, orange to reddish-orange flowers.nounLow
- chinese turkestan/ˌtʃaɪˈniːz ˌtɜː.kɪˈstɑːn/A historical and geographical region of Central Asia, roughly corresponding to the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in modern China, primarily inhabited by Turkic peoples.nounLow/Very Low
- chinese vermilion/ˌtʃaɪˌniːz vəˈmɪl.i.ən/A brilliant, vivid red pigment originally derived from the mineral cinnabar (mercury sulfide).nounC2 / Very Low
- chinese wall/ˌtʃaɪˈniːz ˈwɔːl/An ethical or procedural barrier erected within an organisation to prevent the exchange of confidential or sensitive information between departments, preventing conflicts of interest.nounC1
- chinese water deer/ˌtʃaɪniːz ˈwɔːtə dɪə/A small species of deer native to China and Korea, lacking antlers but having prominent tusks (elongated upper canine teeth).nounC2
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