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hang; lift; tap (ball); line clothing; revoke; condole; old currency unit
Meanings
7 senses · 34 examplesverb
to hang; to suspend
Used for hanging objects in a fixed position.
Two red lanterns are hanging in front of the door.
Streets are lined with colorful lanterns during festivals.
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A landscape painting is hanging on the wall.
She hung several pothos plants on the balcony.
The shopping mall is full of decorative balloons hanging during the festival.
verb
to lift; to hoist with rope
formalCommonly used in construction, manufacturing, or moving heavy objects.
The workers hoisted the mixed cement up to the upper floor.
The crew unloaded the cargo from the cargo ship with a hoist.
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Construction workers are hoisting building materials.
They lowered the injured person down the cliff with a rope.
verb
to tap (ball in sports)
technicalExclusive to racket sports like badminton or table tennis.
The player scored a point with a soft drop shot near the net.
The match was excellent with a mix of smashes and drop shots.
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He is good at disrupting the opponent's rhythm with drop shots.
Drop shots are a common tactic in badminton matches.
Her drop shot landed directly in the corner of the opponent's court.
verb
to line fur clothing
literaryTraditional clothing making term, less commonly used in modern daily life.
Grandma lined a fur coat for me.
The old tailor is skilled at lining fur coats.
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This old fur coat needs a new lining sewn on.
Mom often had the tailor line her clothes when she was young.
Lining fur coats in traditional craftsmanship requires great skill.
verb
to revoke; to withdraw
formalOfficial term for canceling official documents, licenses, or permits.
Drunk driving will result in the revocation of your driver's license.
The company revoked his work permit.
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Violating businesses will have their business licenses revoked.
His passport was revoked by the immigration bureau.
Forging documents will lead to the revocation of your license.
measure word
old currency unit
archaicUsed only in historical contexts or period dramas.
During the Qing Dynasty, one tael of silver could be exchanged for one string of cash coins.
This ancient book only sold for two strings of cash.
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Ancient novels often mention the purchasing power of one string of cash coins.
He spent three strings of cash on a bag of rice.
The actual value of one string of cash dropped sharply in the late Qing Dynasty.
verb
to condole; to mourn
formalUsed for formal mourning and sympathy visits.
He went specially to attend the funeral and offer condolences.
Everyone went to offer condolences to the families of the victims.
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The government delegation went to mourn the earthquake victims.
He sent a wreath to offer condolences at the funeral.
In traditional customs, people need to bring appropriate gifts when offering condolences.