🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

贝壳收藏

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bèiké shōucáng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Shell Collection/ʃɛl kəˈlɛkʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"她在假期开始了贝壳收藏。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A group of shells gathered for study, display, or enjoyment.

    "During her vacation, she started a shell collection from the beach."
  2. 2

    The act of gathering shells from various locations.

    "Shell collecting is a popular hobby among beachgoers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'shell' originates from Old English 'scell', which refers to a hard outer covering. 'Collection' comes from Latin 'collectio', meaning 'a gathering together'. Over time, the combination has evolved to refer to the act of gathering shells, often for decorative or educational purposes.

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