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墙角
qiángjiǎo
Description
墙角是两面墙相交的地方，也就是房间的角落。
A 墙角 is the place where two walls meet, that is, the corner of a room.
我们常说“把东西放在墙角”，也有“挖墙角”这样的说法。
We often say 'put things in the 墙角', and there is also the expression 'digging the 墙角'.
Meanings
墙角qiángjiǎo
corner where two walls meet
小猫躲在墙角睡觉。
The kitten is sleeping in the corner.
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Notes
- Etymology
墙 (wall) + 角 (corner/angle), literally the corner of a wall.
- Nuance
挖墙角 (or 挖墙脚) idiomatically means to poach someone or undermine a relationship.
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