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凹陷
āoxiàn
Description
凹陷是指一个地方向下陷进去，比平常低。
"凹陷" refers to a place that sinks down, lower than usual.
我们常用它来说地面、脸或者东西表面上出现的坑。
We often use it to describe pits on the ground, face, or surface of things.
Meanings
凹陷āoxiàn
to sink in; to be dented or depressed
车门被撞得凹陷了一块。
The car door was dented.
凹陷āoxiàn
a hollow; a depression or dent
地上有一个很深的凹陷。
There is a deep dent in the ground.
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Notes
- Etymology
凹 (concave) + 陷 (to sink/cave in), combining two related sinking meanings.
- Nuance
contrasts with 凸出 (to bulge out); often describes surfaces, ground, or faces.
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