shēng​sè

clumsy

  • created sense approved 生涩/生澀 · shēng​sè · rusty — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    生涩 / 生澀

    shēng​sè

    rusty

    Dull or rusty, describing a mechanism or tool that no longer moves smoothly.

    生 (literal) → 生 · shēng · stiffly 涩 (literal) → 涩/澀 · sè · rough

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  • created sense approved 生涩/生澀 · shēng​sè · bitter and tart — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    生涩 / 生澀

    shēng​sè

    bitter and tart

    The astringent, bitter, or tart taste of unripe fruit.

    生 (literal) → 生 · shēng · raw 涩 (literal) → 涩/澀 · sè · astringent

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  • created sense approved 生涩/生澀 · shēng​sè · clumsy — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    生涩 / 生澀

    shēng​sè

    clumsy

    Awkward, jerky, or choppy, especially describing writing, speech, or technical skills that are not smooth or proficient.

    生 (literal) → 生 · shēng · unfamiliar 涩 (literal) → 涩/澀 · sè · obscure

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