English to English Dictionary

Wry

Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.

Wu

A major group of Chinese dialects spoken in Shanghai and the neighboring provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

Xerography

An electrostatic method of reproducing images on paper or other surfaces, forming the basis of modern photocopying.

Xi

The fourteenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ξ, ξ).

Xingyin

The structural form and phonetic sound of a Chinese character, representing the core dual aspects of its composition.

Xióomài

The cereal grain wheat in Chinese agricultural and culinary contexts.

Yearned-for

Sought after or desired for a long time with deep longing or affection.

Yiddish

A High German language historically spoken by Jews of Central and Eastern Europe and their diaspora, traditionally written in the Hebrew alphabet.

Yin-yang

A principle of dualism in Chinese philosophy, describing how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world.

Yingde

A county-level city in Qingyuan, Guangdong province, China, historically renowned for its agricultural production and black tea.

Yodeler

A person who yodels, especially as a traditional performer in Alpine regions.

Yuzheng

The linguistic or situational context that gives specific meaning to words or actions in Chinese discourse.