🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

篮子

Pronunciation / Transliteration: lánzi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Basket/ˈbæs.kɪt/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #800 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"她把水果放在篮子里。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A container made of interwoven materials, typically used for carrying or storing items.

    "She carried the picnic supplies in a wicker basket."
  2. 2

    A structure or framework for holding or containing something, often used in sports.

    "He scored a three-pointer from beyond the arc and made the basket."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'basket' originates from the Middle English 'basquet', which is derived from the Old French 'basque', meaning a small container. The term has evolved over centuries to refer to various types of woven containers used for carrying or storing items.

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