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井
jǐng
Description
“井”是一个从地下取水的洞。
"井" is a hole dug underground to draw water.
以前，很多人在井里打水喝。
In the past, many people drew water from the 井 to drink.
Meanings
井jǐng
a well (for drawing water)
村子里有一口老井。
There is an old well in the village.
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Notes
- Etymology
pictograph of a wooden frame around a well.
- Nuance
the measure word for 井 is 口, as in 一口井.
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