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卧 (wò): to lie; to crouch

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 7verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to lie; to crouch
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
8
Radical
卜
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to lie
  • to crouch

Chinese explanation

  • 躺下来,身体平放,常用于人或动物休息、睡觉
  • 也指把身体伏在某个平面上,如趴着
  • 还可以表示火车上供人躺下休息的铺位,如硬卧、软卧。

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8 strokes

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Example sentences

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The doctor suggested that he lie in bed and rest every day, and not get up and walk around.

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The kitten quietly lay beside the sofa, waiting for its owner to come home.

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He likes to sleep lying on his side, as it makes breathing easier.

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The soldiers lay down on the grass to avoid being spotted by the enemy.

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After a long journey, he felt extremely exhausted and fell asleep as soon as he lay on the sofa at home.

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