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The traditional form is 窩. This phono-semantic compound combines the semantic radical 穴 (xué), meaning "cave" or "hole", which establishes its core meaning of a hollow space or dwelling, with the phonetic component 呙 (guō), written as 咼 in its traditional form. The character primarily denotes a nest, den, or animal lair. Its meaning extends to a shelter or hideout (such as for criminals) and hollow parts of the body, like the armpit. It also functions as a measure word for litters of animals or derogatory groups of people.
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小鸟在窝里睡觉。
我躺在被窝里。
狗窝很温暖。
他窝在沙发里。
他窝藏了罪犯。
这个鸟窝筑在树上。
冬天里，被窝是最舒服的地方。
他心里窝着一团火。