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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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