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洞
dòng
Description
洞是墙上、地上或东西上面的一个空的地方。
A 洞 is an empty space on a wall, floor, or object.
山里的大洞可以住人或者藏东西，我们也常常说衣服上有个小洞。
A big 洞 in the mountain can be used for living or hiding things; we also often say a piece of clothing has a small 洞.
Meanings
洞dòng
hole; opening; gap
我的袜子上有一个洞。
There is a hole in my sock.
洞dòng
cave; cavern
我们在山里发现了一个大洞。
We found a big hole in the mountain.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
originally meant a hole through which water flows; the water radical 氵 reflects this.
- Nuance
洞 covers both natural caves and man-made holes; 孔 usually means a small round hole.
In videos
“全洞发挥打死”
“戳到里面这个洞里小镊子调整一下”
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