Chinese

wūyán
Meaning: eaves
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

燕子在屋簷下築巢。
燕子在屋簷下筑巢。
Swallows build nests under the eaves.
為了躲雨,他在屋簷下站了一會兒。
He stood under the eaves for a while to avoid the rain.
微風吹過,屋簷下的風鈴發出清脆悅耳的聲音。
As the breeze blows, the wind chimes under the eaves make a crisp and pleasant sound.
燕子正在屋簷下辛勤地築巢。
The swallows are busily building a nest under the eaves.

Usage Notes

The part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building.

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