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tip; non-essential; end; crumbs; surname; opera role
Meanings
6 senses · 24 examplesnoun
tip; end; extremity of something
literaryRefers to the furthest or smallest end of an object, often used in formal or literary contexts.
The tip of this bamboo pole has broken.
Even the tip of an autumn animal's fine hair is hard to see clearly.
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The end section of the candle has burned out.
He grabbed the end of the rope and pulled hard.
The tip of the arrow was coated with poison.
adjective
non-essential; secondary; peripheral
neutralUsed to describe things that are less important than the core foundation, often paired with 本 to form contrast.
We must not invert the fundamental and the trivial, focusing only on appearances instead of substance.
He always neglects the root cause and chases trivial details when working.
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Do not treat trivial matters as your primary task.
This company focused too much on trivial details and delayed core product development.
The discussion should focus on core issues, not get stuck on trivial details.
noun
end; final; last stage
neutralUsed to refer to the final part of a time period, event, or sequence.
In late spring, the weather will get warmer and warmer.
This last bus is about to depart.
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At the end of the last century, China underwent tremendous changes.
The meeting will be held at the end of this month.
He achieved excellent results at the end of the semester.
noun
powder; crumb; fine particles
neutralUsually used with the diminutive suffix 儿, refers to crushed or ground fine particles of substances.
Carpenters produce a lot of sawdust when cutting wood.
Please grind the tea leaves into fine powder to make tea.
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The powdered medicine should be taken with warm water.
The cookie fell on the ground and turned into crumbs.
Cutting soap into powder can be used to wash clothes.
noun
surname Mo
neutralA relatively common Chinese surname.
Teacher Mo is our Chinese teacher.
Mo Jianguo is a famous engineer.
noun
opera role (middle-aged male)
formalA traditional Chinese opera role type, now mostly classified under lao sheng (old man role) in Peking Opera.
Opera actors in the mo role category have very solid singing skills.
The mo role in this traditional opera is played by a national first-class actor.