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Pronunciation / Transliteration: àn niǔ
"她用一个按钮扣上了外套。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small, typically round object used to fasten clothing or serve as a decorative element.
"She fastened her coat with a shiny button." - 2
A device that activates a mechanism when pressed.
"He pressed the button to start the machine."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'button' originates from the Old French 'bouton', which means 'a small knob or button'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving from the Latin 'buttō', meaning 'to push or thrust'. Over time, its meaning expanded to include various types of fasteners used in clothing and other items.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Buttons" is said worldwide
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Bouton
Transliteration: boo-ton
"Elle a attaché son manteau avec un bouton."
Knopf
Transliteration: knopf
"Sie hat ihren Mantel mit einem Knopf geschlossen."
Bottone
Transliteration: bot-to-ne
"Ha chiuso il suo cappotto con un bottone."
Botón
Transliteration: bo-ton
"Ella abrochó su abrigo con un botón."
Botão
Transliteration: bo-tao
"Ela fechou o casaco com um botão."
बटन
Transliteration: batan
"उसने अपने कोट को बटन से बंद किया।"
按钮
Transliteration: àn niǔ
"她用一个按钮扣上了外套。"
버튼
Transliteration: beoteun
"그녀는 버튼으로 코트를 잠갔다."
ボタン
Transliteration: botan
"彼女はボタンでコートを留めた。"
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