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cellar
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The character 窌 (jiào) is a phono-semantic compound made up of 穴 (cave, hole, pit) on top and 卯 (mǎo) below. The 穴 radical classifies it as an excavation or underground cavity, while 卯 gives the sound. The character's primary meaning is a cellar, pit, or subterranean vault for storing grain, vegetables, and other provisions. It is closely synonymous with the more commonly used 窖 (jiào), which shares the same pronunciation and core meaning of a storage pit.
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