角
落

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The word 角落 is formed by combining the character 角, meaning "corner" or "angle", with the character 落, meaning "to fall" or "to settle". Together, 落 implies a place where something comes to rest, so the compound 角落 denotes a corner as a specific location where surfaces meet and things accumulate or are tucked away, emphasizing a secluded or enclosed space.

Example Sentences Hide

角落里有一只蜘蛛。

Jiǎoluò li yǒu yī zhī zhīzhū.

There is a spider in the corner.

书架的那个角落里有本旧书。

Shūjià de nàge jiǎoluò li yǒu běn jiù shū.

There is an old book in that corner of the bookshelf.

她独自坐在教室的角落。

Tā dúzì zuò zài jiàoshì de jiǎoluò.

She sits alone in the corner of the classroom.

阳光终于照进了房间的阴暗角落。

Yángguāng zhōngyú zhào jìnle fángjiān de yīn'àn jiǎoluò.

The sunlight finally shone into the dark corner of the room.

他的内心有一个不为人知的柔软角落。

Tā de nèixīn yǒu yīgè bù wéi rén zhī de róuruǎn jiǎoluò.

There is a soft, unknown corner in his heart.

Word Definition - 角落

jiǎo luò corner (of a room, courtyard etc); (fig.) remote spot; nook

Individual Character Details

角 jué, jiǎo, jué
落 là, lào, luò