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“crawl into” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzuān

Example

小猫钻进了箱子。xiǎo māo zuān jìn le xiāng zi

The kitten crawled into the box.

Illustration for 钻 (crawl into)

How to say “crawl into” in Chinese

“Crawl into” in Chinese is 钻 (zuān).

Move from outside to inside by making a way through a tight barrier or opening.

Full entry for 钻: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 钻

记者趁空档从人群中钻进了后台。jì zhě chèn kòng dàng cóng rén qún zhōng zuān jìn le hòu tái

Taking advantage of a brief opening, the reporter slipped through the crowd into the backstage area.

Tips for using 钻

  • The verb presents entry as meeting resistance, so it fits crowded gaps and tight spaces better than ordinary verbs for simply entering.

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