Chinese

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

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Example sentences

他們在花園裡挖了一個深坑。
他们在花园里挖了一个深坑。
They dug a deep hole in the garden.
工人先挖地基,再蓋牆。
The workers first dig the foundation, then build the wall.
他在木板上挖了一個槽。
He dug a groove in the wooden board.
獵人在森林裡挖了一個陷阱。
The hunter dug a trap in the forest.
他用鏟子挖了一個洞。
He used a shovel to dig a hole.

Usage Notes

Action of removing earth or material from a surface.

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