摇篮 (yáo lán): cradle (for a baby); (fig.) cradle; birthplace (of a civilization, movement etc)

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HSK 7noun

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Meaning: cradle (for a baby); (fig.) cradle; birthplace (of a civilization, movement etc)
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 7

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This wooden cradle is handmade, with the family name carved on it, and has been passed down for several generations.

After the baby was born, they brought the old cradle down from the attic, cleaned it, and prepared it for the newborn.

The mother gently rocked the cradle and hummed a soft tune; the baby soon closed its eyes and fell asleep.

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