穴
cave; hole; den; acupuncture point; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 21 examplesnoun
cave; cavern; hole
formalCan refer to natural rock caves or man-made holes/voids in structures.
Ancient mountain dwellers once took shelter from wind and rain in this cave.
The workers drilled a hole in the wall for wiring.
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This abandoned mine cave has become a check-in spot for adventure enthusiasts.
The idiom 'empty hole brings wind' means that rumors or news do not spread completely without cause.
Primitive humans would build simple shelters in the caves where they lived.
noun
den; nest; lair
neutralUsed to describe the resting or breeding places of wild animals.
The tiger returned to its den to rest.
The swallows built their nest under the eaves.
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Ants marched in groups back to their ant nest to carry food.
The fox took its cubs to hide in a hidden den.
Snakes will tidy up their dens in advance before hibernation.
noun
grave pit; tomb
formalRefers to the pit dug for burying the deceased.
Local villagers dug an earthen grave pit to bury the deceased according to traditional customs.
The brick tomb pit of this ancient tomb is very well preserved.
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Archaeologists found a large number of burial objects in the grave pit.
Ancestors of the family are all buried in the grave pits on the back mountain.
The government issued new regulations to standardize the use of urban public grave pits.
noun
acupuncture point; acupoint
technicalAlso commonly called 穴位 (xuéwèi) or 穴道 (xuédào), refers to specific points on the human body where acupuncture needles are applied to treat illness or relieve pain.
Traditional Chinese medicine doctors will stimulate different acupuncture points to treat patients based on their condition.
Hegu Point is one of the most commonly used acupuncture points on the hand.
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Pressing the Taiyang acupoint can relieve headaches.
The acupuncturist found the exact point and gently inserted the needle.
Zusanli Point is an important acupoint for regulating the spleen and stomach.
noun
surname
neutralA rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Xue is the director of the traditional Chinese medicine department of our hospital.