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沟里
gōu lǐ
Description
“沟里”的意思是在水沟或山谷的里面。
The meaning of "沟里" is inside a ditch or valley.
下大雨的时候，很多水会流到沟里去。
When it rains heavily, a lot of water flows into the "沟里".
Meanings
沟里gōu lǐ
inside a ditch, gully, or trench
他不小心掉到沟里了。
He accidentally fell into the ditch.
沟里gōu lǐ
inside a valley or ravine (in the mountains)
我家住在山沟里。
My home is in the mountain valley.
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Notes
- Etymology
沟 means ditch/gully, 里 means inside; together they form a location phrase.
- Nuance
often part of 山沟里, meaning a remote mountainous rural area.
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