🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

女士内衣

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nǚshì nèiyī

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Lingerie/ˈlæn.dʒə.reɪ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这家商店以出售精致的女士内衣闻名。"

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1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

    Women's underwear and nightclothes, typically light, delicate, and decorative.

    "She bought a new set of silk lingerie for the special occasion."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'lingerie' originates from the French word 'lingerie', which means 'linen' or 'underclothing'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting the influence of French fashion on English-speaking cultures, particularly in the realm of women's intimate apparel.

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