🇬🇧🇨🇳 zombie - 僵尸 : English Lesson

Meaning of "zombie" ("僵尸"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A zombie is a fictional creature, often seen in scary movies and stories, that is usually a dead person brought back to life in a weird, creepy way. They walk slowly, groan a lot, and often seem to really love eating brains (though no one knows why). Some people also jokingly call someone a "zombie" when they look really tired and move super slowly.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I looked in the mirror this morning and saw a zombie staring back—I need more sleep!

My cat's zombie impression involves a lot of dramatic meowing.

A zombie tried to chase me in my dream, but it was so slow, I stopped for a snack first.

The only thing scarier than a zombie is Mom when she finds out I didn’t do my homework.

At the school dance, I tried to do cool moves, but it looked more like a zombie falling down stairs.

On the wet street, a boy held a flashlight as a slow zombie shuffled from the fog. The zombie reached for his sandwich, then stopped, confused. A third zombie watched. Another zombie tugged its sleeve and pointed to a bakery. The boy laughed, offered the sandwich, and the zombie pair ate together under the streetlight.

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This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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