🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

可倾斜椅

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kě qīngxié yǐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Recliner/rɪˈklaɪ.nər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"他坐在可倾斜椅上放松。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A chair that can be tilted back and often has a footrest that can be raised.

    "After a long day, he sank into his recliner and watched television."
  2. 2

    A type of chair designed for relaxation, often found in living rooms or home theaters.

    "The new recliner in the living room is perfect for movie nights."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'recliner' originates from the Latin 'reclinare', meaning 'to lean back'. It evolved through Middle French and entered English in the early 20th century, reflecting the design of furniture that allows a person to lean back comfortably.

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