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The character "窿" is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic radical "穴", indicating a hole or cavity, and the phonetic component "隆", which supplies its pronunciation. This structure originated to specifically represent the concept of a hollow or aperture, distinguishing it from the meanings of "隆" related to elevation or abundance. In its traditional form, "窿" maintains this composition without change, and its semantic application has centered on referring to various types of holes or depressions, as seen in lexical items like "窟窿" for a general hole or "鼻窿" denoting a nostril.
Example Sentences Hide
墙上有个窟窿。
老鼠钻进了窟窿。
他小心地绕过那个窟窿。
冰面上裂开了一个窟窿。
工人们正在修补路上的窟窿。
这个窟窿深得看不见底。
为了避免事故，他们填平了所有的窟窿。
探险队在洞穴里发现了一个神秘的窟窿。