网
net; mesh; catch with net
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
fishing/bird-catching net
Can be quantified with 张 (zhāng) as a measure word.
The fishermen cast their fishing nets to catch fish and shrimp.
He tied a net at the door to catch sparrows.
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The fisherman pulled in the net, which was full of fish.
This type of fishing net is suitable for use in shallow seas.
The hunter caught a wild rabbit with a net.
noun
mesh-like object
Used for various artificial or natural mesh-shaped items.
A spider wove a round web in the corner of the wall.
A layer of hairnet covers the mirror in the barbershop.
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The firefighters put out the fire with a water spray net.
A string broke on the badminton racket's net.
A sunshade net blocks the sunlight on the balcony.
noun
interconnected system
formalCommonly used for modern infrastructure and digital systems.
This city has a very developed transportation network.
People cannot live without the communication network now.
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The government is improving the irrigation network in rural areas.
This company has a sales network covering the entire country.
The Internet has changed people's way of life.
verb
to catch with a net
Can be followed by the caught object directly.
The fisherman caught a big fish with one cast of the net.
They trapped a wild boar with a net trap.
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The fishermen caught many crabs in the sea.
He caught a school of swimming small fish with a fishing net.
Staff from the reserve caught the injured sea turtle with a net.
verb
to cover like a net
literaryUsually used to describe visual or atmospheric coverage.
There are red, web-like streaks in her eyes, she looks very tired.
Thin mist covers the entire village like a fairyland.
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Night covers the city, and street lights turn on one by one.
Thick smoke covers the sky above the factory, polluting the air.
A sad mood envelops his heart, lingering for a long time.