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冗赘词

rǒng zhuì cídictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
expletive (linguistics)
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

冗贅詞 冗赘词 [rong3 zhui4 ci2] /expletive (linguistics)/

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Other forms in these source records: 冗贅詞

  • 冗
    rǒng

    extraneous / redundant / superfluous / busy schedule

  • 赘
    zhuì

    (bound form) superfluous / (bound form) (of a man) to move into the household of one's in-laws after marrying / (of the bride's parents) to have the groom join one's household

  • 词
    cí

    word / statement / speech / lyrics / a form of lyric poetry, flourishing in the Song dynasty 宋朝[Sòng cháo] (CL:首[shǒu])

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