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窝 (wō): nest; pit or hollow on the human body; lair; den; place; to harbor or shelter; to hold in check; to bend; classifier for litters and broods

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HSK 7noun, verb, classifier

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
nest; pit or hollow on the human body; lair; den; place; to harbor or shelter; to hold in check; to bend; classifier for litters and broods
Characters
1
Part of speech
noun, verb, classifier
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
12
Radical
穴
Structure
上下结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • nest
  • pit or hollow on the human body
  • lair
  • den
  • place
  • to harbor or shelter
  • to hold in check
  • to bend
  • classifier for litters and broods

Chinese explanation

  • 鸟、兽、昆虫等动物居住和繁殖的地方
  • 比喻人居住的狭小简陋的处所
  • 也指坏人聚集的地方,如贼窝
  • 还可以表示人身体上凹陷的部位,如酒窝
  • 作量词时用于计算一胎生下的动物,如一窝小猪。

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Example sentences

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In the swallow's nest under the eaves, several baby swallows are opening their mouths waiting for their mother to return and feed them.

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The thieves hid the stolen money in a secret den, thinking the police wouldn't find it.

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Winter arrived, so Grandpa built a warm shelter for the stray cats in the yard, so they could safely get through the winter.

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The police suddenly rushed into the gambling den and arrested everyone who was gambling.

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