窝

窩
wō
HSK 6
#1,959 most
frequent character
nest, pit or hollow on the human body
noun
verb
Measure Word

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

窝 wō has 穴 a hole or cave as the meaning part and 呙 guō for sound. It first meant a lair or den. It grew to mean nest, body hollows, place, and to shelter someone.

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Example Sentences

我们在树上发现了一个鸟窝。
wǒmen zài shù shàng fāxiàn le yígè niǎowō 。
We found a bird's nest in the tree.
他把小狗窝在自己的怀里。
tā bǎ xiǎo gǒuwō zài zìjǐ de huái lǐ 。
He cuddled the puppy in his arms.
这个窝里住了三只小鸟。
zhègè wōlǐ zhù lesān zhī xiǎo niǎo 。
There are three baby birds living in this nest.

Words with similar meanings

巢cháo
nest
A more formal term specifically for nests, often used in literary contexts.
窝点wōdiǎn
den
Refers to a hiding place or lair, often used for animals or criminal activities.

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