“spring” in Mandarin Chinese

Meaning in English

1. (noun) a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards 2. (noun) a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed 3. (noun) the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length 4. (noun) a point at which water issues forth 5. (noun) a natural flow of ground water 6. (noun) the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring 7. (verb) develop suddenly 8. (verb) produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly 9. (verb) spring back; spring away from an impact 10. (verb) move forward by leaps and bounds 11. (verb) develop into a distinctive entity

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