Chinese
xiázhǎi
Meaning: narrow; cramped; tight
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

狹窄
狹
窄
狭窄
狭
窄

Example sentences

The road ahead is very narrow, please drive carefully.
這條水道非常狹窄。
这条水道非常狭窄。
This waterway is very narrow.
這條胡同非常狹窄。
这条胡同非常狭窄。
This alley is very narrow.

Usage Notes

Refers to limited width. Frequently used for roads, passages, or abstractly for narrow-mindedness.

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