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槽
cáo
Description
"槽"是一个装水、装东西的容器，形状常常是长长的、凹进去的。
"槽" is a container for holding water or things, often long and hollowed out in shape.
现在很多人也用它来说"水槽"，就是家里洗东西的地方。
Nowadays many people also use it to mean "water槽", the place at home for washing things.
Meanings
槽cáo
a trough or basin for holding water or food
马在水槽边喝水。
The horse is drinking water by the trough.
槽cáo
a groove or slot in an object
这个卡片要放进这个槽里。
This card needs to be put into this slot.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally means a wooden trough for feeding animals or holding water.
- Nuance
rarely used alone; usually part of compounds like 水槽 (sink) or 跳槽 (change jobs).
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