洞
穴

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The word "洞穴" is formed by combining the character "洞", meaning hole or cave, with the character "穴", meaning cave or den; both characters convey similar ideas of hollow underground spaces, and their combination creates a compound word that specifically denotes a cave or cavern.

Example Sentences Hide

这个洞穴很深。

Zhè ge dòngxué hěn shēn.

This cave is very deep.

我们在洞穴里发现了壁画。

Wǒmen zài dòngxué lǐ fāxiàn le bìhuà.

We discovered murals in the cave.

探险队准备进入那个黑暗的洞穴。

Tànxiǎnduì zhǔnbèi jìnrù nàge hēi'àn de dòngxué.

The exploration team is preparing to enter that dark cave.

根据地图显示，这个洞穴系统错综复杂。

Gēnjù dìtú xiǎnshì, zhège dòngxué xìtǒng cuòzōng fùzá.

According to the map, this cave system is intricate and complex.

科学家在洞穴深处找到了远古生物的化石。

Kēxuéjiā zài dòngxué shēnchù zhǎodào le yuǎngǔ shēngwù de huàshí.

Scientists found fossils of ancient organisms in the depths of the cave.

Word Definition - 洞穴

dòng xué cave; cavern

Individual Character Details

洞 dòng, tóng
穴 xué