偶
wooden figure; even number; spouse; occasional
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesnoun
wooden/clay figurine; puppet
formalCommonly used to refer to carved or molded human figures, now often used in literary or formal contexts.
Many ancient wooden figurines are on display in the museum.
The kids molded a small clay figurine out of mud.
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There are two exquisite figurine statues in this temple.
The puppet figures in traditional shadow puppetry have delicate designs.
Archaeologists unearthed Han Dynasty clay figurines.
adjective
even; paired (opposite of odd)
neutralUsed to describe numbers that can be divided by 2, or items that come in pairs.
4 is an even number, and 3 is an odd number.
Cows belong to even-toed ungulates.
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Coincidentally, he also received his admission notice on the same day.
Please select all even numbers and fill them in the brackets.
Artiodactyls include pigs, cattle, sheep and other animals.
noun
spouse; partner
literaryLiterary and formal term for a husband or wife, often used in fixed phrases.
They are a perfect couple with a very good relationship.
At this wedding, the couple found their perfect match.
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In traditional wedding customs, matchmakers help young people find their spouses.
They have been married as a couple for ten years.
"Perfect couple by heaven's will" is a beautiful wish for a happy marriage.
noun
surname Ou
neutralA common Chinese family name.
Mr. Ou is the Chinese teacher at our school.
The Ou surname is a family name with a long history.
adverb
accidentally; occasionally
neutralUsed to describe actions or events that happen unexpectedly or infrequently.
I accidentally met him at the subway station halfway through my trip.
He only did it once occasionally, and won't do it often.
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I caught a cold accidentally, so I can't come to work today.
He occasionally goes mountain climbing on weekends.
This rare astronomical phenomenon only occurs occasionally.