Chinese

Meaning: to dig; to scoop
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

挖

Example sentences

They dug a deep hole in the garden.
他在木板上挖了一個槽。
他在木板上挖了一个槽。
He dug a groove in the wooden board.
獵人在森林裡挖了一個陷阱。
猎人在森林里挖了一个陷阱。
The hunter dug a trap in the forest.
他用鏟子挖了一個洞。
他用铲子挖了一个洞。
He used a shovel to dig a hole.

Usage Notes

Action of removing earth or material from a surface.

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