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凹 (āo) - use 洼 (wā) for a specific pit or hollow, while 凹 (āo) is more general for any concave shape.
This word is typically used in informal contexts to describe physical terrains. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; the tone is crucial. Common collocations include '洼地' (wā dì - low-lying land) and '洼水' (wā shuǐ - pooling water).
While 洼 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be useful when discussing landscapes or geographical features. Students should focus on the tone and context when using it in sentences about terrain.
Learners often confuse 洼 with similar characters such as 窪 (wā). A common mistake is saying '我看到一个窪' (Wǒ kàn dào yīgè wā) instead of '我看到一个洼' (Wǒ kàn dào yīgè wā) when referring to a swampy area.
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Etymology of 洼
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 圭 represents the sound. Simplified form of 窪.
water
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How to say pit, hollow, depression; swamp in Chinese
“pit, hollow, depression; swamp” in Chinese is洼
The character 洼 (wā) refers to a pit or hollow area, often describing a depression in the ground. It can also denote swamps or low-lying areas where water collects. In various contexts, it conveys a sense of something being sunken or lower than its surroundings.
When to use 洼
This word is typically used in informal contexts to describe physical terrains. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; the tone is crucial. Common collocations include '洼地' (wā dì - low-lying land) and '洼水' (wā shuǐ - pooling water).
洼 or something close to it
凹 (āo) - use 洼 (wā) for a specific pit or hollow, while 凹 (āo) is more general for any concave shape.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 洼 with similar characters such as 窪 (wā). A common mistake is saying '我看到一个窪' (Wǒ kàn dào yīgè wā) instead of '我看到一个洼' (Wǒ kàn dào yīgè wā) when referring to a swampy area.
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Grammar Patterns of 洼
洼 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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狗喜欢在泥水____里扑腾，河马则喜欢在其中打滚撒欢儿。
Dogs love splashing in mud and hippos wallow in it.
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You can say '这个地方是一个洼地' (Zhège dìfāng shì yīgè wā dì) meaning 'This place is a low-lying area.'
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