🇬🇧🇨🇳 coherent - 相干 : English Lesson

Meaning of "coherent" ("相干"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Coherent" describes something that is well-organized, easy to understand, and makes sense. If a person speaks in a coherent way, their ideas connect logically. If a story or an argument is coherent, it flows smoothly without confusion.

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My little brother’s excuse for eating all the cookies was not exactly coherent—it involved aliens, a time machine, and a talking dog.

My dad tried to explain taxes to me, but after five minutes, nothing sounded coherent anymore.

The directions my grandma gave to her house were not coherent, but we eventually found it by following the smell of cookies.

When my friend woke up during the sleepover, the only coherent words she could say were “pizza” and “blanket.”

When I talk about my favorite movie, I am not coherent—I just scream about how amazing it is.

Anna draws a map that looks neat and coherent. Each line is clear and coherent: house, tree, path, pond. Her friend reads the coherent map and follows the coherent arrows. They walk, find the pond, and laugh at the coherent note on the tree. The map is good and the day feels warm.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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