墟
abandoned settlement; same as 圩
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
abandoned settlement; ruined village
formalOften used to describe desolate, formerly populated sites, often paired with 废 to form 废墟.
After that massive earthquake, only a stretch of ruins remained.
Archaeologists unearthed large quantities of Shang Dynasty cultural relics at Yin Ruins.
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After the war, once prosperous small towns turned into desolate ruins.
This ancient ruin bears witness to the rise and fall of this city.
The storm destroyed the village, leaving only broken walls and ruins.
noun
rural market day; village market
dialectA southern Chinese dialect term referring to a periodic rural market, same as 圩. Primarily used in southern Chinese varieties like Cantonese and Hakka.
Today is market day, everyone in the village went to the town to attend the fair.
The market is full of fresh vegetables and handmade goods.
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We go to the market every three days.
The bustling scene of market day always brings back childhood memories.
My grandma often took me to the market to buy candy.